An Afternoon on the Town
Looking for the perfect way to start the new school year? Grab your friends and join us for An Afternoon on the Town, a Michigan Tech tradition where campus meets community.
From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 29th, local businesses/services will be tabling on campus, throughout the downtown Houghton area on Shelden Avenue, and into downtown Hancock on Quincy Street. There will be music, refreshments, and giveaways for students! The route starts outside the Van Pelt and Opie Library, where each student will receive a Campus Bookstore bag to collect giveaways along the route.
Students are welcome to walk the route or utilize the free shuttles that will be available throughout the entire event. The shuttles can be tracked through TripShot, which has a mobile app. The shuttles have three stops:
- The Memorial Union Building (MUB)
- The Houghton City Center
- A lot across Quincy St. from the Keweenaw Co+op in Hancock
Participant Map coming soon!
Come curious and get ready to experience Houghton and Hancock like never before. You do not want to miss this event!
Magician for Non Believers: Peter Boie
Peter Boie Magician for Non-Believers is a high-energy blend of magic, mind reading, and interactive comedy designed to amaze and entertain the toughest crowds. Get ready for incredible magic and audience participation that creates a fun, fast-paced experience that you will never forget!
Date: Monday, August 24 2026
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Rozsa Center for Performing Arts
This event is rated PG-13.
Volunteer at the 2026 Festival of Nations!
Celebrate cultures from around the world while giving back to the Michigan Tech and Keweenaw communities! Volunteers are needed for the 2026 Festival of Nations on Saturday, September 19, at the Dee Stadium and Houghton Waterfront.
Since 1989, the Festival of Nations has celebrated the cultural diversity of the Houghton and Hancock communities. This year’s theme is “The 7 Wonders of the World,” and volunteers will play an important role in making the event welcoming, safe, and fun for everyone.
Several volunteer opportunities are available throughout the day, including:
- Supervising inflatables and helping families participate safely
- Welcoming and checking in fellow volunteers
- Assisting attendees and keeping festival spaces clean
- Monitoring the waterfront and reporting safety concerns
- Supporting access control during event setup
Most shifts are only two hours long, making volunteering an easy way to get involved while still having time to enjoy the food, performances, activities, and cultural celebrations offered throughout the festival.
Whether you are looking to complete service hours, meet new people, support the community, or experience one of the Keweenaw’s most celebrated traditions, we would love to have you join us.
The Festival of Nations will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Volunteer registration will remain open through Friday, September 18, at 11:55 p.m.
Explore the available shifts and register to volunteer.
Nature Hike
Join Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action and the Wildlife Society on a nature hike at the Tech Trails.
When: August 27th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Tech Trails
We have meeting points at both the Tech Trails entrance and the front entrance of the SDC. If you meet at the SDC, come at least 5 minutes early to walk up to the Tech Trails and meet the rest of the group.
You can see more information about the event on Involvement Link!
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course
Registration closes Wednesday, August 19 at 11:59pm for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course at Michigan Tech’s SDC Pool. This intensive 3-day course offers a comprehensive certification in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
Course Details:
- Location: Michigan Tech SDC Pool
- Dates:
- August 27: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- August 28: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- August 29: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Eligibility: Participants must be at least 15 years old
- Cost: $225
Learn more about the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course, including the prerequisite requirements, HERE!
Registration Opens: July 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes: August 19 at 11:59 PM
For additional details, please reach out to Ann Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.
Musical at the Rozsa – 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Local theater company, The Calumet Players, presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” musical at Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts.
Join us for this hilarious, heartwarming musical featuring six delightfully quirky middle school spelling champions, unforgettable songs, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
One of the fun aspects of this production is that audience members will be asked if they’d like to participate on stage with the cast. It is a family-friendly production with a lot of humor and fun.
Cast members include MTU community members!
DATES AND TIMES| Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. / Friday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. / Saturday, August 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
EST. RUN TIME | Approximately 2 hours, with a 15-minute intermission
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | $30 More than the Full fee / $25 Full Fee / $20 Most of the fee / $18 Some of the fee / $15 The min. payment
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | This event is not eligible for Student Rush Tickets
Tickets are available by calling the Rozsa Center box office at 906-487-1906 or by following this link.
Fall Intramurals
Registration opens Saturday, August 15 for Fall Intramurals. Get your team together and score a Championship T-Shirt!
- Co-Rec Competitive Regular Season
- Co-Rec Recreational Regular Season
- Men’s/Open Recreational Regular Season
- Men’s/Open Competitive Regular Season
- Women’s Competitive Regular Season
- Women’s Recreational Regular Season
- Co-Rec Regular Season
- Men’s/Open Competitive Regular Season
- Men’s/Open Recreational Regular Season
- Women’s Regular Season
- Co-Rec Competitive Regular Season
- Co-Rec Recreational Regular Season
- Men’s Competitive Regular Season
- Men’s Recreational Regular Season
- Women’s Competitive Regular Season
- Women’s Recreational Regular Season
- Co-Rec 18 Hole Contest
- Co-Rec 9 Holes Regular Season
- Men’s 18 Holes Regular Season
- Men’s 9 Holes Regular Season
- Women’s 18 Holes Regular Season
- Women’s 9 Holes Regular Season
- Co-Rec Regular Season
- Men’s Competitive Regular Season
- Men’s Recreational Regular Season
- Women’s Regular Season
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Support Orientation and 1st Year Move-In!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Move-In! Whether you are a faculty/staff member, community member, or a student, we and the incoming first-years appreciate you.
Support Wadsworth Hall Student Association and Vegas Night!
Vegas Night is an annual event during orientation week hosted by Wadsworth Hall Student Association. This event provides a space in which students can build community in a mock-casino setting without the financial risk of a live casino. Vegas Night welcomes 800+ attendees and is a night of high energy, lots of games, and lots of fun.