Dean’s Corner!
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Nominate Today for the 2025 Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards!
Recognize the outstanding members and chapters in our Greek community by submitting nominations for the 2025 Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards! These awards celebrate students who exemplify leadership, service, scholarship, and brotherhood/sisterhood across campus.
The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 26 at 7 p.m., where we’ll honor individuals and chapters for their contributions and impact. Whether it’s exceptional service, academic achievement, or fostering unity within the Greek community, each nominee plays a vital role in building a better campus.
Submit your nominations to ensure deserving students and organizations get the recognition they’ve earned! Visit the Student Leadership and Involvement website to nominate members and chapters (https://www.mtu.edu/student-leadership/greek-life/awards/)
RSOs! Are you planning an event in January? Let us help you promote!
Recently, a committee of students and staff in Student Affairs came together to plan a fun and robust calendar for January events. The purpose is to help students ease back into the Keweewna winter and Michigan academics with flare and excitement. We have a great lineup of events and prizes for students who participate in various early spring semester activities. We’d love to have your RSO join us in making January thrilling.
To be included in the promotional materials and announcements for our Winter Welcome Back event line-up, please fill out our form by Wednesday, January 4th at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@mtu.edu
Spring Involvement Fair RSO Registration
The Spring Involvement Fair is on January 21st from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm and we encourage your organization to participate. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your group, recruit new members, and connect with other organizations on campus.
Sign up for a booth at the fair by January 8th.
This year, a new option for Spring Involvement Fair participation is available! We are giving you an opportunity to host a Featured Activity; a bigger, org related activity for students to participate in. You can learn more about hosting a Featured Activity in the Spring Involvement Fair Registration Form.
Planning and Hosting Accessible Events
Add these events to your calendar and/or join them virtually!
Tuesday, December 3rd at 11 AM, Admin 404
Tuesday, December 3rd at 6 PM, Rehki Hall 214
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Student Affairs CommUnity Education Team presents “Planning and Hosting Accessible Events.”
Join us for an informative presentation and engaging panel discussion on creating inclusive and accessible events. Whether you’re organizing a small gathering or a large conference, ensuring your event is welcoming to everyone is essential.
Hosting accessible events:
- Expands Reach: Engages a wider audience by removing barriers to participation.
- -Demonstrates Your Values: Shows your commitment to inclusivity and equity in action.
- -Enhances Experiences: Ensures all attendees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute.
- -Builds Community: Strengthens relationships with participants across backgrounds and abilities.
This event will provide practical strategies to understand participants’ needs, tools to ensure equitable participation, insights from others, and actionable tips you can begin using for your next event.
Inspire the Next Generation at the OneUP Copper Trail Festival!
MTU students, this is your chance to get involved! The Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers, UP Michigan Works!, and the MiSTEM Network invite you to participate in the 2024 Copper Trail Festival on Tuesday, December 10th in the Michigan Tech SDC Varsity Gym. This event is offered at no cost to schools or exhibitors, and will inspire hundreds of middle school students from the Western U.P. through the exploration of educational and career pathways.
Join Mind Trekkers as a volunteer to help bring engaging STEM demonstrations to life! From Musical Fruit to LN2 Smash, all of the Mind Trekkers STEM demonstrations captivate the minds of young students! Volunteers are also invited to assist with set-up and clean-up. There are multiple time slots available to accommodate schedules, and volunteer hours can be awarded through Give Pulse! If you are interested in volunteering through Mind Trekkers please find the registration form here.
MTU students are also welcome to participate in the event through exhibiting a table for an enterprise or student organization. This is a great way to showcase your group’s projects and initiatives to the local youth and copper country community! To learn more about this opportunity please visit our website.
If you have any questions please reach out to us at mindtrekkers@mtu.edu.
December Board Game Night
Come to a place where it IS all fun and games- Jim’s board game night! Come de-stress and socialize with other students while playing games (familiar and new) sponsored by our very own Student Org- Board Gamers Anonymous. Head to Wadsworth Annex (G11) for this wonderful event.
Well-Being Advocates Bake Sale
Well Being Advocates will be hosting a Bake Sale! We will be in the Library Exhibit area from 12pm-3pm. We will accept cash and venmo. Buying will be donation based! Come get a sweet treat before Thanksgiving Break!
Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action Divestment Petition
Michigan Technological University has millions of dollars invested in the fossil fuel industry, which is unethical and does not uphold Michigan Tech’s values. Michigan Tech has positioned itself as a leader in the innovations of the 21st century. One of the most important of these innovations will be the transition to a global zero-emission economy. This can be further achieved by divesting from the fossil fuel industry, as many other universities already have. With divestment, Tech would not be investing any more money into the fossil fuel industry. Therefore, we ask that Michigan Tech:
(1) Immediately disclose their investment portfolio,
(2) Halt new investments into the fossil fuel industry,
(3) Divest by an agreed-upon date from any current fossil fuel investments, and consider the reinvestment of these funds to be an opportunity to support environmental and social justice, and
(4) Make reinvestment choices in partnership with the student body, faculty, staff, and community members.
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Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action
MEDLIFE SLT TO CUSCO, PERU
Join the MEDLIFE Club next summer during our Service-Learning Trip (SLT) to Cusco, Peru! Gain the opportunity to work on development projects, promote educational workshops, and provide medical attention to those in need! You can also choose to add-on excursions and other day trips to explore the local area and places like Machu Picchu! Trip costs $1650, which includes meals and accommodations, with a $200 deposit. Travel costs and add-on trips are not included, however there are tons of ways to earn discounts on the trip through our club!
MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere. It is our mission to empower the poor in their fight for equal access to education, healthcare, and a safe home. Apart from the SLT, our club works to volunteer locally and give back to our community. You do not have to participate in an SLT in order to join our club! All majors and backgrounds are welcome to participate in our club, the trip, or both 🙂 Email hnrussel@mtu.edu for more information or any questions you may have! Thank you for your interest!
Paint Your Own Ornament!
Please fill out https://forms.gle/2K1DDAQaixLESyyCA to help us get a rough estimate of how many ornaments we need!
Robot in 3 Days at Michigan Tech
Attention FIRST Robotics Alumni (or any robot enthusiasts)…
Michigan Tech is participating in Robot in 3 Days starting for the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition season, SUBMERGED! Robot in 3 Days at Michigan Tech is hosted by the Copper Country Robotics at Michigan Tech, and is welcoming all FIRST Alumni interested in building a robot to lend a hand.
The challenge will begin on January 4th, 2025 at 12:00PM in the MUB Makerspace and will last 72 hours. The robot, build process, and the tenacity of MTU students will be broadcast worldwide for the entire FIRST Robotics community to watch!
If you’re interested in joining, RSVP on our event page on Involvement Link (https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/event/10637501) or email ccr-contact@mtu.edu for more information on how to get involved. We’re excited to see you, and can’t wait to show the world what Michigan Tech Huskies can accomplish!
Thanksgiving Break Open Rec Hours – Michigan Tech Recreation
We will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving! Check our SDC Facilities Schedule for the most up-to-date hours.
For more information, visit our website | www.michigantechrecreation.com
Michigan Tech Aquatics Programs
Registration for Spring 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs opens on Wednesday, December 4th at 8:00am!
Swimming programs are offered at the SDC for all ages and ability levels. We hope to see you at the pool!
Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older) [https://michigantechrecreation.com/sports/2024/6/28/adult-huskies-swim-training.aspx]
Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older) [https://michigantechrecreation.com/sports/2024/6/28/adult-huskies-swim-lessons.aspx]
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months to 3 years) [https://michigantechrecreation.com/sports/2024/6/28/group-swim-lessons-parent-child.aspx]
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years) [https://michigantechrecreation.com/sports/2024/6/28/group-swim-lessons-preschool-aquatics.aspx]
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years) [https://michigantechrecreation.com/sports/2024/6/28/group-swim-lessons-levels-1-5.aspx]
Huskies Swim Training (ages 6-17 years) [https://michigantechrecreation.com/sports/2024/6/28/huskies-swim-training.aspx]
If the class you are looking for is full, please fill out the waitlist form found here[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck64WmFfaJt0yc5bYvnC7A-7d8sGARpsrSUBOOXJf9k6BAlQ/viewform] or contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu / 906-487-2995. We will try to add additional sections based on level demand.
Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.
Post-Election Stress Roundtable Discussion
Join USG for a Post-Election stress roundtable discussion, Thursday, November 21st, 7-9 pm.
The roundtable will be a supportive space to discuss the 2024 General Election and the electoral process. Join us to share your thoughts and learn more about how U.S. elections are held. There will be guest speakers taking questions and discussing the election process and the integrity of this election.
Stop in to:
– Ask questions to educated individuals on the election process
– Discuss stress in a changing administration
– Share concerns for the the future
MUB Board Presents
Tell Santa… I mean Blizzard what you want for Christmas! He’ll be waiting in front of the Husky Statue from 12-3 PM on Thursday, December 5th. Photos will be provided! (Blizzard will move to Fisher Hall if the weather is naughty)
Take a much-needed break from your studies to make your own ornaments and warm up with hot chocolate! Stop by the MUB Commons from 5-7 PM on Friday, December 6th. Materials will be provided (while supplies last). We hope to see you there!
MUB Board will be hosting an Archery Tag event at the SDC on the 3rd of December!! The event will run from 7:00-9:00 PM at the SDC multipurpose room and will run on a first come first serve basis and will have limited slots. The event is free for MTU students turn up to have some fun and let off some steam after break!! Date: Dec 3rd Time: 7:00-9:00PM Location : SDC multipurpose room
Holiday Gift Market, Student Art Showcase, Artist Talk, and Live Music
Small Business Saturday Home for the Holidays Annual Gift Market – on November 30th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the Rozsa Lobby will be transformed into a holiday gift market to find the perfect gift or decor this season. The market supports 30 local businesses with high-quality, hand-crafted gifts.
Rozsa Art Galleries invites you to The Journey: Fall Student Art Showcase. View the exhibit from November 22-December 3, with an artist reception on Tuesday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m. Many of the artists will be present to discuss their work from Art & Design class with Professor Terri Frew. The Rozsa Art Galleries are located on the lower level of the Rozsa and open M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join Professor Anne Beffel on Wednesday, December 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. for the Studio Here Now Artist Talk, Memory of Color to discuss the connection between color and memory. Studio Here Now serves as a professional research lab and art studio and is located in Wadsworth Hall, Studio G04W.
Celebrate the Holidays at the Rozsa on Saturday, December 7th with Hallelujah! a holiday concert with two beloved baroque masterpieces: Bach’s Magnificat and Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah, performed by Choirs of Michigan Tech, five Vocal Soloists, and the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jared Anderson.
Jana Meckler leads the Superior Wind Symphony on Sunday, December 8th in Home and Away, a concert with repertoire from around the world, featuring special guests: Brass Quintech and the Superior Percussion Ensemble.
How to reserve your Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.