Student Scoop – April 15, 2026

The Campus Store and University Images invite you to our annual Customer Appreciation Sale!

Enjoy 25% off almost everything in the stores as a token of our appreciation for you our customers.

Thursday, April 16: Stop by in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both store locations to save. The Campus Store location will be giving away free popcorn while supplies last.

Whether you’re picking up a grad gift, a diploma frame, or something just for you, don’t miss these savings.

Take a break from finals stress and let it all out at our Pop-Up Rage Room! Join us on April 17 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM by the Husky Statue for a fun and satisfying way to release built-up tension. Students will have the chance to write their worries on a plate before smashing it to pieces! It’s the perfect opportunity to physically and mentally let go of stress, recharge, and head into finals feeling lighter. We hope to see you there!

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Zootopia 2 is rated PG

Friday (04/17) 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Saturday (04/18) 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Sunday (04/19) 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Free admission for tech students and $5 for community members. Concessions are $1.50 card is accepted. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day and a great summer.

The Sustainability Film Series, coordinated by the Michigan Tech Office of Sustainability and Resilience, offers thought-provoking films and engaging conversation around environmental and sustainability topics.

April’s film ‘Human Footprint: Shelf Life’ follows biologist Shane Campbell-Staton as he travels from New York City to rural Thailand to explore the Human Footprint of the supermarket – a 20th century innovation that transformed our relationship with food, reshaping our bodies, our society, and our planet along the way.

‘Human Footprint: Shelf Life’ will be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 in Fisher Hall 138. Refreshments will be provided, and each film will be followed by a facilitated discussion. The Sustainability Film Series is free and everyone is welcome to attend. A suggested $5 donation is appreciated and helps to support the continued offering of this film series.

The Sustainability Film Series, coordinated by the Michigan Tech Office of Sustainability and Resilience, offers thought-provoking films and engaging conversation around environmental and sustainability topics.

May’s film ‘The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery’ explores the mystery behind how and why the fish most prized by people nearly disappeared from the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth: the Great Lakes.

‘The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery’ will be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 in Fisher Hall 138. Refreshments will be provided, and each film will be followed by a facilitated discussion. The Sustainability Film Series is free and everyone is welcome to attend. A suggested $5 donation is appreciated and helps to support the continued offering of this film series.

You are invited to the Sustainability Demonstration House’s annual Earth Day Dinner!

All waste will be composted and diverted from the landfill, and Husky Eats has put together a climate-friendly, low-carbon emissions menu, and we encourage everyone to try some new foods! Join us in the McNair dining hall on Thursday, April 16th, from 4:30-7:00 pm.

Students with a meal pass can attend for free, and if you have extra meal passes bring a friend! Anyone attending without a meal pass can purchase a one-time meal pass at the door for $13, card only.

Make it dinner and a movie! Check out the screening of Human Footprint: Shelf Life after dinner, starting at 7:00 pm in Fisher 138. The screening is presented by the Office of Sustainability and Resilience.

Hope to see you there!

Happy Earth Month!

Join us at enough events to fill out the Earth Month Bingo Card

Bingo cards are due this Friday to be entered to win a Velodrome gift card!

Didn’t have time to prep a meal? Want to help reduce food waste? Try a UFO meal! These pre-packaged meals are easy to just heat up in the microwaves across campus!

Upcycled Food Operations (UFO) delivers leftovers and ready to eat meals from Wadsworth Dining Hall directly to the HuskyFAN food pantry. UFO meals are free and available on the first floor of Fisher Hall as supplies last.

NOW FIND FROZEN MEALS IN THE SDC! Available at all times in the freezer in the second floor lounge (while supplies last, usually restocked on Tuesdays).

Check the Sustainable MTU instagram highlights for the latest meal, and check the HuskyFAN calendar for pantry hours!

Stop by the Forestry Atrium on April 15th and 16th to check out a variety of houseplants, garden starts, macrame, and decorated pots!

Join SWE and our special guest, Dr. Maria Gencoglu, to learn more about pursuing a career in academia vs industry on Thursday, April 16th, at 4pm in ChemSci 211. Pizza will be provided!

Are you sticking around Houghton for the Summer? Join Michigan Tech Admissions as a Tour Guide and share your unique MTU experience with prospective students and their families. As a Tour Guide, you will be responsible for giving campus tours, participating in special visits/events, and being knowledgeable about the Michigan Tech campus. Applications can be submitted here.

Take a break, Huskies. You’ve earned it. Stop by during finals week for free chair massages and give yourself a moment to relax, reset, and recharge. Whether you’re feeling the pressure of exams or just need a quick pause, we’ve got you covered. Drop in, unwind, and come back feeling refreshed.

Fuel your focus with Student Support and Mentorship and the Thompson Scholar Program at the Alumni House April 13-17, between 8am and 5pm.

Grab a snack to fuel your focus as you study for finals!

Questions? Contact us at mentorship@mtu.edu

Getting ready for next semester? Don’t forget to lock in your space at the Memorial Union Building (MUB)!

Whether you’re planning weekly meetings, large events, or just need a place to gather, MUB rooms fill up fast—especially during peak times. Student organizations and campus groups are encouraged to submit reservation requests early to secure the dates and spaces that work best.

From the Ballroom to smaller meeting rooms and open study spaces, there are plenty of options to fit your needs. The sooner you book, the more flexibility you’ll have.

Have questions or need help planning? The MUB team is here to help with room setups, logistics, and more.

Submit your request today and get ahead for next semester! For any questions, please reach out to us at mubrooms@mtu.edu

Do you want to help the next generation of Huskies thrive at MTU? Do you have strong organizational skills, leadership potential, and a desire to mentor other students? The Husky PAWS S-STEM program is hiring Near-Peer Mentors for 2026–27.
This paid position starts July 1, offers $17/hour for 8–12 hours per week through August, with the option to continue work through the academic year.
Full Peer Mentor position description is here:

APPLY HERE! Submit your application by April 24th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kat Hannum by emailing Khannum@mtu.edu

You are invited to take part in a research study examining the link between food access and behaviors. This survey is administered by Dr. Kelly Kamm and undergraduate research assistant Lauren Ossenheimer in collaboration with Copper Shores.

The goal of this research study is to examine food access and behaviors within the Michigan Technological University’s student population. By participating in this study, you will contribute valuable insights into student food access, helping shape future resources and programs on campus.

To be eligible to participate in this study, you must be 18 years of age or older, be a current student at Michigan Technological University, and live off campus (not in any of the following: McNair Hall, Wadsworth Hall, Douglas Houghton Hall, or East Hall).

The survey takes about 20–30 minutes to complete. As a thank-you, the first 400 students who complete the survey will receive $10, though all students are encouraged to participate. Your name and email will be stored separately from your survey responses. By completing this survey, you are voluntarily agreeing to participate. If you choose to participate in this survey, your responses will be anonymous and compiled with others to assess and inform food access programs and projects on our campus.

A list of compensation recipients will be provided to MTU Financial Services for tax reporting purposes in accordance with MTU’s human research compensation policy. Recipients will be mailed a check to the given mailing address.

Your participation in this survey is not necessary to use campus food access resources now or in the future. There is no cost to participate in this survey. There is no direct personal benefit to participating in this study. The MTU Institutional Review Board has reviewed our request to conduct this research project. If you have any concerns or questions about your rights in this study, please contact the Michigan Tech IRB at 906-487-2902 or email irb@mtu.edu. Please contact Dr. Kelly Kamm at kbkamm@mtu.edu if you have general survey questions.

You can learn more about MTU’s available food access resources through the Husky Food Access Network.

If you have understood this information and agree to take part in this survey, please scan the QR code or visit the link.