Author: Lilly Glenn

Time is running out to honor the outstanding leaders, organizations, and achievements within Michigan Tech’s fraternity and sorority community. Nominations for the Fraternity/Sorority Life Awards officially close on Sunday, December 7.

These annual awards celebrate chapters and individuals who demonstrate excellence in leadership, service, scholarship, and community involvement. Whether you want to highlight a chapter’s accomplishments, recognize an advisor’s dedication, or spotlight a member who has gone above and beyond, now is the time to make your voice heard.

Nominations can be submitted online. Don’t miss your chance to help honor student leaders and chapters that thrive at Michigan Tech. Submit your nominations before the deadline.

P.S. Don’t forget the 20th Annual celebration will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom.

While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.

The Incredibles is rated PG

Friday (12/5) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (12/6) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm

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.

Starting on January 1st 2026, all reservations for the Cherry Room (Room 37 0138W in Wadsworth Hall) will be handled by the Residential Living Office, similar to how other spaces in Wadsworth Hall are reserved. The MUB will sunset Cherry Room reservations via the 25Live system. For more information, contact mubrooms@mtu.edu

The Spring 2026 student bills are available on November 19, 2025 and due by 5:00 pm on January 2, 2026. The University will be CLOSED from December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026. Please watch your email for an IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION email that will be coming from the Student Billing office.

For questions, please email student-billing@mtu.edu prior to the University Closure to ensure a timely response. Emails received during the closure may not be answered until we’re back in the office on January 2nd.

Pick up your order Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11 from 8:30am–4:30pm at the Campus Store.

Location: Around the corner from the MUB Market at the Campus Store buyback window, just follow the signs! Bring a photo ID to receive your order.

Congrats, soon-to-be grads!

Paw Prints: The Michigan Tech Journal of First-Year Writing has updated submission deadlines!

We’re now accepting rolling submissions–you can submit your UN1015 journal article for consideration for publication at any time. Review of submissions is ongoing. Contact the editorial team at pawprints@mtu.edu with questions!

If you’re proud of your work in UN1015 and would like to see it in print, navigate to our submissions page here: Submissions | Paw Prints, fill out your information, and submit a link or upload the draft. It’s that easy! 

The editorial board consists of advanced undergraduate MTU students; they will be reviewing and recommending pieces for inclusion in the journal.

If your article is accepted for publication, you will work with upper-division students on revising and editing your piece for appearance in the journal. Students who complete the suggested revisions will see their article through to publication.

There is a $100 publication scholarship for students whose articles are published!

The Copper Country Humane Society is hosting Raise the Woof, a comedy tour that supports local animals through a night of fun and awareness. The event features Carl Lee and DJ Kamoflage on January 10 at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the Ticketing Office.

Student volunteers are needed for ushering. Ushers help welcome guests, scan tickets, and promote the 50/50 raffle. Students can sign up to volunteer on GivePulse.

If you want to support the Humane Society and help make the event a success, consider signing up to volunteer.

Close out your semester by spending some time at Cookies and Coloring! Stop by the Alumni House basement on Friday, December 5th between 2-4pm for some free cookies and coloring! Enjoy tasty treats while you relax with some coloring—it’s a perfect way to de-stress and recharge.

Stressed? Burnt out? Wrap up the semester with some low-pressure fun at Board Game Night no studying required, just snacks, laughs, and a good time. Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6-8pm, stop by the Wadsworth Hall Annex, (G11, the room attached to the Campus Cafe)!

As the number of student organizations on campus continues to grow and available practice space becomes more limited, the Student Development Center (SDC) is committed to reserving a 2-hour time slot once a week for each organization during Registered Student Organization (RSO) hours. We kindly ask that you complete the student organization request form regarding your organization’s needs for the SDC. Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to collaborating with you.

The reservation period for the spring semester will begin on Monday, November 17, and will continue until December 22. During this time, RSOs can reserve space in the SDC for the upcoming academic semester. Please note that reservations will be processed starting January 2. We will ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to secure a space. Once the reservations have been added to the calendar and availability is confirmed, we will email student organizations to invite them to request a second time slot at the SDC.

After the spring semester is finalized, you can view the facility schedule and make additional reservations using DSE, our facilities reservation system. Step-by-step instructions for making a reservation are available at the top left of the system.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Givens at lgivens@mtu.edu.

Have a great week,
Michigan Tech Recreation

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall.

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

Stop by Student Support and Mentorship at the Alumni House December 1–5, between 8am and 5pm, to grab a snack to fuel your focus as you study for finals!

Questions? Contact us at mentorship@mtu.edu

What is Inclusive Access?

The Inclusive Access (IA) program is a textbook model in collaboration with top publishers that converts books into digital content. All students in a class buy into the content, lowering the cost for everyone. All students in a class also get access to the content on the first day. The digital content may also include Interactive Learning Platforms, also known as Courseware.

How do I pay for my access?

Inclusive Access will be charged to your student bill at the time tuition is due. If you decide to Opt-Out of IA by the given deadline, you will receive a refund to your student account within 10 business days. It will show on your student bill as Campus Store Charge – Inclusive Access. Check your email and your account regularly.

Note: Professors may add textbooks to your course late. You may receive a late bill, check your account regularly.

What does it mean to Opt-Out?

If you do not wish to participate in the Inclusive Access program, you have until the middle of the second week of classes to opt out of the program online. If you opt out by the deadline given, access to the online content will be disabled. To opt out, please refer to the specific course module in Canvas.

Who should I contact if I have any questions about my Inclusive Access?

Start by asking your instructor if you can’t find your materials. I have further questions that were not addressed, who do I contact? Please email us at campusstore@mtu.edu or stop by!

There will be FREE dessert bowls in the Biology Learning Center (BLC) which is located in Dow 744 during Finals Week! Everyone is welcome to grab some treats, even if you are not part of the biology department. We will also be showing a fun science movie on the BLC TV, so stay awhile and hang out!

Event runs Monday-Wednesday during BLC open hours of finals week. (Monday & Tuesday 12-7pm, Wednesday 12-5pm)

The Office of Alumni Engagement is hosting a brief New Alumni Welcome immediately before the commencement rehearsal on Friday December 12, in the SDC Multipurpose Room for our Fall 2025 graduates.

Be sure to arrive at your rehearsal a few minutes early to sign the class banner, receive your alumni welcome gift, and enjoy a treat!

DIY Cookie Decorating – December 10

Michigan Tech students are invited to take a break from end-of-semester stress and enjoy a fun, hands-on activity at the DIY Cookie Decorating event on December 10, during lunchtime at the Social House. This drop-in event encourages creativity and relaxation as students design their own festive cookies using colorful icing, sprinkles, and other decorative toppings.

The event is open to all students and provides a casual space to unwind, socialize, and enjoy a sweet treat before finals week begins. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just looking for a fun study break, this DIY experience offers a chance to create your own edible masterpiece.

Evening Pancake Breakfast – December 8, 7 PM

The long-standing Michigan Tech tradition continues with this year’s Evening Pancake Breakfast, held on December 8 at 7 PM in the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Students are invited to kick off exam week with a warm, comforting breakfast served at night—complete with pancakes, toppings, bacon, juice, and Velodrome coffee.

This event is free and open to all Michigan Tech students. Gluten-free options will be available so everyone can enjoy the celebration. The Evening Pancake Breakfast provides a welcoming atmosphere to relax, recharge, and connect with classmates before diving into finals.

The event is sponsored by Dining Services, the Van Pelt and Opie Library, and MTU Student Affairs, continuing a tradition that brings the campus community together each semester.

Have any spare dry/canned food? Looking to make a difference? HuskyFAN is hosting a winter food drive in collaboration with the AAAA (Furries at Michigan Tech) from December 1-5! No matter where you are on campus, there’s plenty of locations where you can drop your food off, including:

– Wadsworth Hall Front Desk
– West McNair Hall Lounge
– Fisher Hall main bulletin board (near Fisher 135)
– R.L. Smith Building (MEEM) front entrance
– EERC front entrance
– SDC main entrance

You can drop off your food any time at any of the listed locations above. The food you donate will help fellow students in need, making sure that no husky goes hungry!

Curious about what HuskyFAN does? Want to learn more? Check out this quick slide deck to learn how you can help to minimize food insecurity with them.

The SDC and Gates Tennis Center will observe reduced hours over Winter Break beginning Friday, December 12, 2025, through Sunday, January 4, 2026. All facilities will be closed on the following dates:

Commencement, Saturday, December 13
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 
Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25
New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1

Regular business hours will resume Monday, January 5.

View Open Rec Hours.

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, this panel featured faculty, staff, students, and retirees who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Through personal stories and open dialogue, our panelists shared insights about their time in service, the transition to civilian and academic life, and what it means to build supportive communities for veterans on campus.

Find the recording of the November 10th event on the Michigan Tech CommUNITY Education Team website

Reserve your tickets for the annual Winter Carnival Comedian, a cherished Michigan Tech tradition. This year, Late Night Programming and the Rozsa Center present the viral sensation, Zarna Garg, and tickets are going fast!

Zarna Garg is a viral comedy star with 2M+ social media followers and stand-up specials on Hulu and Amazon Prime.

She headlined her own sold-out tour, and opened for legends Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on their Restless Leg Tour. She also hosts her own podcast and is featured on Amy Poehler’s new podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler.

Zarna is best known for her hilarious observations on the challenge of raising college-aged kids and offers sharp, hilarious commentary on life in America as an immigrant.

The Winter Carnival Comedian is a highly anticipated event. Because this is a reserved seating show, you must reserve your seats in advance to ensure entry!

Reserve in advance by visiting the Rozsa Box Office or fill out the Michigan Tech Student Rush Ticket Request Form to request your free tickets.

It’s election time! There will be several open positions on our E-Board for this upcoming cycle. Voters must be present to have their vote counted. Elections will be followed by a presentation from PhD candidate and fellow club member, Suphanat Juengprasertsak. Food will be provided!

Jordan Craven, a Michigan Tech student entrepreneur, has launched an app called SizeMatch by Sizeologic, a tool designed to help you identify your clothing size across different brands. Sizeologic is looking for 100 users to test the app and provide feedback that will guide future development!

It takes less than 5 minutes, and every user will be entered to win a $25 amazon gift card at the end of the year! Share your SizeCode with your friends and family this christmas season so they can get you the correct size clothing at every store.

Try the Beta Here: sizematch.sizeologic.com

Thank you all so much! -Jordan Craven

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
1 of over 300 concerts worldwide. We come together one night a year in Houghton!

This year’s TubaChristmas will take place on Sunday, December 7th, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Lobby, featuring a FREE community concert at 6:00 PM. Earlier in the day, musicians will gather at 4:00 PM in the Rozsa Lobby for rehearsal.

We welcome Tuba and Euphonium players of all ages and skill levels to join us.

A $15 registration fee covers the cost of participation and a commemorative pin for the participant. We always encourage musicians to use their creativity to festively dress and decorate their instruments. Most commonly used are battery lights, garland, and ribbon.

Please fill out this pre-registration form to help us plan accordingly and provide fast check in day of.

For those unfamiliar, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® is a cherished global tradition, now celebrating its 52nd year. Created in 1974 by Dr. Harvey Phillips, this event honors his mentor, the legendary William J. Bell, and all the great tuba and euphonium artists who have shaped this musical heritage. Houghton joins more than 300 cities worldwide in presenting TubaChristmas concerts, where performers aged 8 to 92 celebrate the season through specially arranged traditional carols.

You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay tuned @tubachristmas_houghton

Any questions can be directed to the Houghton TubaChristmas Coordinator, Austin J, at aujordan@mtu.edu

Join us for WIBIT Wednesday on Wednesday, December 3rd, 5:00pm-8:00pm!
Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.

Current MTU students and SDC Members (minimum 3-month) participate for free! (No registration required. Student/Member ID required for admission.)

Not a current student or SDC member? Purchase a WIBIT Wednesday Pass!
Receipt is required upon entry. No SDC day pass or action pass will be accepted for admission. A waiver of liability and concussion awareness form are required to be completed prior to participation. All participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults must have event access (MTU student/SDC member/WIBIT Wednesday Pass holder).

Potential featured pieces include:
– The Step — This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
– The Base — Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move, as it can get slippery!
– The Cliff — Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
– V-Connect — Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
– The Bridge — Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.
– The Slope — Users must climb up a six-foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!
December 3rd combination | Step, Bridge, Cliff, Slope

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

Registration for Intramurals is officially open for the Spring 2026 Semester! Whether you’re looking to stay active, try something new, or just have fun with friends, we’ve got leagues and tournaments for all skill levels!

Check out our website HERE to learn more.

Support the Choirs of Michigan Tech!

As a Volunteer Usher, you play a critical role in creating a joyful experience at arts events. Led by Rozsa staff, you and other Ushers work together to greet guests, admit folks into the theater, assist with seating and wayfinding, connect guests to venue accommodations, and support effective crowdflow and emergency procedures. Usher roles will be decided as a team at the beginning of the volunteer shift.

Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:30-9:30pm

Need a breather before finals? Come sip hot cocoa and make cards with us! Create something special for the holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah, or just to say thank you to someone who made your semester great. Bring a friend, enjoy the cozy vibes, and take a break on Tuesday, December 2 from 6–8 PM in the MUB Commons.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events!

Test your stacking skills and create creative and fun domino chains in a competition to see who can create the most impressive design and domino chain fall! Bring your friends or come make some new ones, there will be prizes for the top chains! We will provide the dominos, so we hope to see you there to enjoy one last event before finals week.

Join MUB Board for the second annual Photos with Santa Blizzard on December 2nd from 11am – 2pm in the MUB Commons!

Come for the pictures, stay for the Live Holiday Music from Michigan Tech’s very own JazTek! Whether you are looking to take a picture and scoot out, or stay around and jive with the tunes, we can’t wait to see you there!

Passionate about mental health? Looking for a way to make a difference on campus? P.A.W.S. (Peer Awareness for Well-Being and Support) is accepting nominations for the Spring 2026 cohort! This program equips students with valuable training in active listening, empathy, and stress management while fostering a supportive community dedicated to mental health awareness. If you want to enhance your skills, connect with like-minded peers, and help create a culture of well-being at Michigan Tech, P.A.W.S. is the perfect opportunity.

Nominate yourself or a friend today! Nominations close November 21st for Spring 2026!

Receive $40 to spend on food at the Calumet Cool Season Farmers Market! All you have to do is show your SNAP/EBT card at the market info table! There is a variety of local produce available.

Open Saturdays, 10am – 1pm, at the Copper Country Curling Club in Calumet.

Learn more at: https://doubleupfoodbucks.org/bonus-bucks/

MTU students, staff, and members of the Houghton/Hancock community are invited to be a part of the Mining Survey created by the Quincy Mine team in AEE. The Quincy Mine team is working with Tom Wright, the Facilities Manager at the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, to understand perceptions of local non-operational mining sites, associated environmental concerns, and the possible utilization of existing mining sites for energy generation. The survey is anonymous and will only take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey can be found here!

Mu Beta Psi is dedicated to the promotion of music on campus and in the community, and to support music through service, recognition, and scholarship. The men and women of Mu Beta Psi are a diverse group with many interests, but with one thing in common: we share a love for music.

Didn’t have time to prep a meal? Want to help reduce food waste? Stop by the HuskyFAN food pantry Tuesday through Friday to grab a UFO meal! These pre-packaged meals are easy to just heat up in the microwaves in Fisher Hall, the library, or the MUB!

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall as supplies last.

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

Today is the last day of the Bike Lab this semester! Bring your bike by and get a tune before you store it for the winter!

Does your bike need some love? Want to learn some basics on how to keep your bike safe and efficient? Drop by the Campus Bike Lab popup, and we’ll help you fix your ride! We’ll be in the Fisher Hall lobby from 5-6pm every Monday and Wednesday until Fall Break.

Pro tip: add the MTU Sustainability Events Calendar to your Google Calendar for the most up to date schedule of all campus sustainability events!

Join Huskies Baking Club in baking apple pie for the last week of school. There are a limited number of slots, so if you are interested, make sure to sign up soon! For the sign up click here!

We at the Euchre Club are excited to bring our first euchre tournament of the 2025-2026 school year! Unlike our previous tournaments, this one will be hosted in Round Robin fashion, where every team will play 5 games. Although it may seem discouraging, a registration fee of $5 per person playing in the event is required. However, the winning team will be rewarded a cash pool prize, as well as a comically large check to go along with it.

This tournament will take place in the MUB Commons on Wednesday, November 19th at 6pm – 9pm. Please arrive at 5:45 for check-in.

To register, fill out this form here or scan the QR code in the flyer.

Meet us in MEEM 402 for the Acoustical Society of America Student Chapter’s first social event at 6 pm on November 20th. There will be ice cream! If you are interested in attending or learning more about the ASA Student Chapter please fill out this form .

Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

Hey robot enthusiasts and FIRST Alumni, 

Copper Country Robotics at Michigan Tech is hosting the second year of Robot in 3 Days at Michigan Tech, where the most dedicated FIRST Robotics students will ideate, design, build, program, and market a robot from scratch in just 72 hours! Starting on January 10th, 2025 at 12:00PM, we will work as a group to pioneer these engineering challenges. This year’s FIRST Robotics Competition game: REBUILT, presents great challenges to high school teams across the world, and colleges throughout the midwest and beyond are ramping up to show our skills and expertise as a core pillar of robot ideation and design. We’re looking for students to join our crew and help us become an example across the entire Upper Peninsula for what a sound and beautiful robot looks like.

Students participating in the challenge don’t have to be engineers (or even good at building). We need all sorts of skills ranging from programming, marketing, electronics, streaming, and presenting to make this run. Half of the battle is streaming this across the nation on our social media platforms and highlighting the expertise and design that makes Michigan Tech special!

If you want to get involved, RSVP before December 1st on our Involvement Link. In addition, check out our 2025 Robot in 3 Days robot, Blizzard T. Robot

Questions? Email ccr-contact@mtu.edu to get in touch with our Executive Board and RI3D Committee. We look forward to seeing you on the team!

Not sure if counseling is right for you? Try Let’s Talk on Tuesday, December 2nd from 12-2pm in the Minerals & Materials Building, room 718B! This free, informal, and confidential service is a chance to chat with a Michigan Tech counselor about mental health questions or concerns. Available to all undergraduate and graduate MTU students—stop by and start the conversation!

Let’s Talk is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Additionally, Let’s Talk is not designed to provide emergency or crisis support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact emergency and crisis support at 1-877-376-7896.

Close out your semester by spending some time at Cookies and Coloring! Stop by the Alumni House basement on Friday, December 5th between 2-4pm for some free cookies and coloring! Enjoy tasty treats while you relax with some coloring—it’s a perfect way to de-stress and recharge.

Stressed? Burnt out? Wrap up the semester with some low-pressure fun at Board Game Night no studying required, just snacks, laughs, and a good time. Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6-8pm, stop by the Wadsworth Hall Annex, (G11, the room attached to the Campus Cafe)!

Do you have any old ice skates, soakers, or guards sitting around? Drop them off at the Figure Skating Club’s skate drive! The drive will run from November 17 to December 5, with bins in the Memorial Union Building by MUB 101 and in the library by the 24-hour door. Previously, we’ve had a bring-your-own-skates policy in our club, which can be financially draining. By donating skates, you provide the opportunity for participants to experience figure skating regardless of financial obstacles.

As the number of student organizations on campus continues to grow and available practice space becomes more limited, the Student Development Center (SDC) is committed to reserving a 2-hour time slot once a week for each organization during Registered Student Organization (RSO) hours. We kindly ask that you complete the student organization request form regarding your organization’s needs for the SDC. Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to collaborating with you.

The reservation period for the spring semester will begin on Monday, November 17, and will continue until December 22. During this time, RSOs can reserve space in the SDC for the upcoming academic semester. Please note that reservations will be processed starting January 2. We will ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to secure a space. Once the reservations have been added to the calendar and availability is confirmed, we will email student organizations to invite them to request a second time slot at the SDC.

After the spring semester is finalized, you can view the facility schedule and make additional reservations using DSE, our facilities reservation system. Step-by-step instructions for making a reservation are available at the top left of the system.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Givens at lgivens@mtu.edu.

Have a great week,
Michigan Tech Recreation

The highly anticipated production of Men on Boats by Jacklyn Backhaus sets sail Tuesday through Friday, November 18-21, in the McArdle Theatre.

Heads up, Huskies! Opening night has already SOLD OUT, so if you want to catch this adventurous, hilarious, and thought-provoking show, you’ll need to secure your spot ASAP. Be sure to request your free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets early.

Synopsis:

Men on Boats tells the ‘mostly’ true, satirical story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition. Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, led a crew of ten men down the treacherous Colorado River through the uncharted Grand Canyon. It’s a journey filled with perilous rapids, rugged terrain, and plenty of interpersonal drama.

Director Nich Radcliffe explains, “I hope the audience leaves the theatre laughing. And I hope that laughter makes it easier to be honest with themselves, about the world, and about the place and the voice everyone deserves in it.”

Paige Harsevoort, who plays the expedition’s leader John Wesley Powell, agrees. “It’s a really funny show, there’ll be no shortage of laughter, I can promise you that,” she says. “But it’s also kinda hitting on some important topics that I think sometimes people don’t like to talk about. So I think it’s an interesting story and it’s kind of eye opening.”

Details

What: Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus

When: 7:30 p.m. | Tues-Fri, November 18-21, 2025

Where: McArdle Theatre

Tickets

Pay As You’re Able Tickets for this event are available online or in person at the Rozsa Box Office. This event is eligible for free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

How to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

The Spring 2026 student bills are available on November 19, 2025 and due by 5:00 pm on January 2, 2026. The University will be CLOSED from December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026. Please watch your email for an IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION email that will be coming from the Student Billing office.

For questions, please email student-billing@mtu.edu prior to the University Closure to ensure a timely response. Emails received during the closure may not be answered until we’re back in the office on January 2nd.

Stop by Student Support and Mentorship at the Alumni House December 1–5, between 8am and 5pm, to grab a snack to fuel your focus as you study for finals!

Questions? Contact us at mentorship@mtu.edu

Come to the makerspace and paint a terracotta pot, all materials included, pots only, no plants included.

What is Inclusive Access?

The Inclusive Access (IA) program is a textbook model in collaboration with top publishers that converts books into digital content. All students in a class buy into the content, lowering the cost for everyone. All students in a class also get access to the content on the first day. The digital content may also include Interactive Learning Platforms, also known as Courseware.

How do I pay for my access?

Inclusive Access will be charged to your student bill at the time tuition is due. If you decide to Opt-Out of IA by the given deadline, you will receive a refund to your student account within 10 business days. It will show on your student bill as Campus Store Charge – Inclusive Access. Check your email and your account regularly.

Note: Professors may add textbooks to your course late. You may receive a late bill, check your account regularly.

What does it mean to Opt-Out?

If you do not wish to participate in the Inclusive Access program, you have until the middle of the second week of classes to opt out of the program online. If you opt out by the deadline given, access to the online content will be disabled. To opt out, please refer to the specific course module in Canvas.

Who should I contact if I have any questions about my Inclusive Access?

Start by asking your instructor if you can’t find your materials. I have further questions that were not addressed, who do I contact? Please email us at campusstore@mtu.edu or stop by!

Join us for WIBIT Wednesday on Wednesday, December 3rd, 5:00pm-8:00pm!
Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.

Current MTU students and SDC Members (minimum 3-month) participate for free! (No registration required. Student/Member ID required for admission.)

Not a current student or SDC member? Purchase a WIBIT Wednesday Pass!
Receipt is required upon entry. No SDC day pass or action pass will be accepted for admission. A waiver of liability and concussion awareness form are required to be completed prior to participation. All participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults must have event access (MTU student/SDC member/WIBIT Wednesday Pass holder).

Potential featured pieces include:
– The Step — This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
– The Base — Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move, as it can get slippery!
– The Cliff — Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
– V-Connect — Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
– The Bridge — Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.
– The Slope — Users must climb up a six-foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!
December 3rd combination | Step, Bridge, Cliff, Slope

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

Stop by and see the Automotive Enthusiasts this Sunday, November 16th between 10 AM – 2 PM to ensure that your vehicle is ready for winter! This outdoor vehicle safety awareness event will assist students, staff, and faculty in preparing their vehicles for winter weather by offering a brief inspection of key vehicle elements, providing minor services, and offering recommendations.

Experienced volunteers will perform tasks including:

-Check and adjust your tire pressure

-Inspect your windshield wiper blades

-Top-off windshield washer fluid

-Inspect your tire tread depth

The event will take place in Lot 14 by the Broomball Courts. The inspection area will be clearly marked with cones and directional signage to ensure an organized traffic flow, please proceed slowly and cautiously upon arrival. A volunteer will greet you.

Hot cocoa and baked goods will be available for event attendees!

Xi Sigma Pi’s annual silent auction is going to be on Tuesday November 18th from 10:00am to 6:00pm, which is the week before Thanksgiving break. We’ll have various items donated by CFRES students, faculty, and staff. In the past we’ve had earrings, posters, shirts, and hats. 

Items will be displayed in the wood room on the second floor of the U.J. Noblet building with papers for bidding with each item. 

Item pickup will be starting at 6:00pm, when the auction ends, until 6:30pm. Anything not picked up then will be held in Noblet 145A, the CFRES learning center, during our regular hours the next day. If items are not picked up then by the highest bidder, the second bidder will be emailed and can pick it up the following day. 

Payment in cash is preferred, but Venmo is accepted. 

Come get some cool items, and we hope to see you there!

Join us on Sunday, November 16, and soak up the good vibes of local Houghton band Cattle Dogs at WMTU’s first Tiny Booth Concert!

Can’t make it? No worries — listen live on 91.9 FM or watch on Twitch at twitch.tv/WMTU_Live!

Questions? Feel free to reach out on Instagram @wmtu.fm!

Club Discord: https://discord.gg/7JJNgKqc
Involvement Link: https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/organization/huskiesbaking
Instagram: @huskiesbakingclub

Unfortunately due to current flight cancellations, Ryan is unable to make the trek up here for this Friday’s comedy show and will be postponing to the Spring Semester.

MUB Board is currently working with the Rozsa to move the date and tickets, so stay tuned for more information as we have it. We apologize for the situation but hope to bring him soon!

Be sure to follow our Instagram (@mubboard) for real time updates!

Need a breather before finals? Come sip hot cocoa and make cards with us! Create something special for the holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah, or just to say thank you to someone who made your semester great. Bring a friend, enjoy the cozy vibes, and take a break on Tuesday, December 2 from 6–8 PM in the MUB Commons. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events!

Come join us for a hodgepodge of various crafts. From paint to beads, keychains to ornament making, and so much more! Hang out and craft with MUB Board’s Arts and Leisure committee and the amazing Tiny Knitz who will be providing lessons on how to crochet! Come while supplies last!

Design Ornaments, Decorate A Winter Tree

While Supplies Last!
Come check out the Alumni House, hangout with peers while designing and decorating, and decompress for a bit. Snacks Provided. Open 8-5 pm, stop by anytime. Everyone is welcome!

Where: Alumni House
When: November 10th – November 14th

Help us raise awareness around food access on our campus by designing an idea for a statue made of cans to go in the MUB for Winter Carnival!

Click here to submit, see specs, and learn more!

Does your bike need some love? Want to learn some basics on how to keep your bike safe and efficient? Drop by the Campus Bike Lab popup, and we’ll help you fix your ride! We’ll be in the Fisher Hall lobby from 5-6pm every Monday and Wednesday until Fall Break.

Pro tip: add the MTU Sustainability Events Calendar to your Google Calendar for the most up to date schedule of all campus sustainability events!

Noche de Baile is a free cultural event hosted by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. It will take place in the DHH Ballroom on campus, making it easy for everyone to join. We expect about 90–100 people to attend. This event is a fun way for students to relax, meet new people, and learn about Latino culture. There will be music, food, games, prizes, karaoke, glow in the dark face painting, and plenty of dancing!

Join GradSWE at the Grad Commons on Thursday, November 13th, from 5-6:30pm for game night! All are welcome!

Do you like free cookies? Come and get some at Cookies and Coloring! Stop by the Alumni House basement on Friday, November 14th between 2-4pm for some free cookies and coloring! Enjoy tasty treats while you relax with some coloring—it’s a perfect way to de-stress and recharge.

College life comes with new freedoms—and new financial decisions. Join us for our Financial Wellness Husky Hour, an interactive workshop where you’ll learn practical strategies for budgeting, saving, managing credit, and making your money work for you. Whether you’re trying to stretch your meal plan, avoid debt, or plan ahead for big goals, this session will give you the tools to feel confident about your financial future!

Laptops required!

Confused by copays, deductibles, and what’s actually covered? You’re not alone. Join us for our Navigating Health Insurance Husky Hour, a fun event designed to help you make sense of navigating health insurance and your coverage. We’ll break down key terms, explain how to use your insurance, and help ease frustrations with understanding your policy.

Passionate about mental health? Looking for a way to make a difference on campus?

P.A.W.S. (Peer Awareness for Well-Being and Support) is accepting nominations for the Spring 2026 cohort! This program equips students with valuable training in active listening, empathy, and stress management while fostering a supportive community dedicated to mental health awareness. If you want to enhance your skills, connect with like-minded peers, and help create a culture of well-being at Michigan Tech, P.A.W.S. is the perfect opportunity. Nominate yourself or a friend today! Nominations close November 21st for Spring 2026!

College is stressful, we get it. Take 10 minutes to check in with yourself at our free Mental Health Screening Day. You deserve to feel your best.

Are you a current BL2010 student? The Biology Learning Center (BLC) is hosting an exam review session for your next exam! Come review with us in the Biology Learning Center (BLC), located in DOW 744, TOMORROW (Thursday 11/13) from 7-9pm. No need to RSVP, just show up and bring all your questions!

Stop by the BLC or email Micaela at mrgebork@mtu.edu if you have any questions about the review session.

Receive $40 to spend on food at the Calumet Cool Season Farmers Market! All you have to do is show your SNAP/EBT card at the market info table! There is a variety of local produce available.

Open Saturdays, 10am – 1pm, at the Copper Country Curling Club in Calumet.

Learn more at: [doubleupfoodbucks.org/bonus-bucks]

MTU students, staff, and members of the Houghton/Hancock community are invited to be a part of the Mining Survey created by the Quincy Mine team in AEE. The Quincy Mine team is working with Tom Wright, the Facilities Manager at the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, to understand perceptions of local non-operational mining sites, associated environmental concerns, and the possible utilization of existing mining sites for energy generation. The survey is anonymous and will only take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey can be found here !

Join us for Stitching Sustainability with Women in Natural Resources. We will be having a relaxed evening of creativity, community, and conservation. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while you breathe new life into old clothing through embroidery and upcycling.

We’ll provide some clothing pieces and all the supplies you’ll need, or feel free to bring your own items to personalize. No experience required – just come to unwind, connect, and make something meaningful together.

Biomedical engineers often work with electronics to create tools that sense, measure, and interact with the human body. This workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of circuit design through a real-world example: a custom controller for lab instrumentation.

In this two-part series, participants will:
– Session 1 (Nov 14): Learn how to design a schematic from scratch, using best practices and validation techniques to ensure accuracy.
– Session 2 (Nov 17): Get hands-on with PCB layout tools to turn your schematic into a physical design. While we won’t fabricate the boards this semester, you’ll leave with a complete layout ready for future prototyping.

What is a PCB?
A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is the physical platform that connects and supports electronic components. It’s essential in biomedical devices—from pacemakers to lab sensors—and knowing how to design one empowers engineers to prototype, troubleshoot, and innovate.

Who should attend?
This free workshop is open to all students interested in biomedical instrumentation, electronics, or hands-on design. No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a laptop if you have one!

Registration for the first event of the Winter Carnival 2026 Winter Games has opened.

The first event is banner painting; each team will receive a blank banner that they will paint based on their interpretation of the theme, “Through Ice and Snow To Space We Go.” Registration ends Monday 11/17 at 5pm. If you have any questions, please email bkevents@mtu.edu or stop by the Blue Key office in Mub 106. For updates and to register check the Winter Carnival Website

Looking for a fun thing to do this weekend? Come join the Husky Amateur Lego Organization for a Lego Build-A-Thon! We will have tons of sets available for your building pleasure, as well as bins of bulk bricks so you can build whatever you want. We will also be be doing a raffle for giveaway lego sets!

Stop by the Wads Annex (G11) on Saturday, November 15th, anytime between 12pm and 4pm to relax and build some Legos!

Come get to know Green Campus Enterprise by playing Jeopardy with our teams!

Learn about our 9 subteams, meet our advisors, and learn how you can engineer a difference in campus sustainability. Subteams include Aquaponics, Bioretention, Campus Bike Lab, Composting, Carbon Footprint, SDH Heat Pump, Solar, Transportation, and Waste Heat. Green Campus is open to all majors and, for many, can be used as senior design or capstone requirement. Snacks will be provided! Please RSVP with the QR code provided.

Mu Beta Psi is dedicated to the promotion of music on campus and in the community, and to support music through service, recognition, and scholarship. The men and women of Mu Beta Psi are a diverse group with many interests, but with one thing in common: we share a love for music.

Superman (2025)

Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

Superman (2025) is rated PG-13

Friday (11/14) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (11/15) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Sunday (11/16) 5:30pm 8:30pm

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.

Husky Hobbies: Shrinky Dinks is Nov. 18th from 7-9pm in the Alley Makerspace! Come make your own little charms! Shrinky dink paper will be provided and all experience levels are welcome. Please sign up for the event on Involvement Link! You can still register even if your event fills up.

My favorite thing to do is to look up art on Pinterest and then make charms based on it. Hopefully, I will see you there and can share art. -Sam, Craft Club Vice President

Currently enrolled MTU students are invited to be part of Michigan Tech’s first food security survey since 2018! Findings from this research will help to inform improvements to campus food access.

The survey is anonymous and only takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. When you finish the survey, you can choose to be entered to win one of sixteen $10 MTU gift cards.

We hope you take the time to help yourself and your fellow Huskies get better food access. Survey closes November 21, 2025.

Fill out the survey here! (https://michigantech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWMcBEvL62uF64e)

Didn’t have time to prep a meal? Want to help reduce food waste? Stop by the HuskyFAN food pantry Tuesday through Friday to grab a UFO meal! These pre-packaged meals are easy to just heat up in the microwaves in Fisher Hall, the library, or the MUB!

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall as supplies last.

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

We at the Euchre Club are excited to bring our first euchre tournament of the 2025-2026 school year! Unlike our previous tournaments, this one will be hosted in Round Robin fashion, where every team will play 5 games. Although it may seem discouraging, a registration fee of $5 per person playing in the event is required. However, the winning team will be rewarded a cash pool prize, as well as a comically large check to go along with it.

This tournament will take place in the MUB Commons on Wednesday, November 19th at 6pm – 9pm. Please arrive at 5:45 for check-in.

To register, fill out this form here , or scan the QR code in the flyer.

The Douglass Houghton Hall Council at Michigan Tech is hosting a special event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald this Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the DHH Ballroom.

This gala will honor the 29 crew members lost in the 1975 storm and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Great Lakes. Highlights of the event include the screening of a documentary, a playback of Gordon Lightfoot’s classic song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” as well as charcuterie and refreshments. It is gently encouraged that guest make the most out of this fun formal event by dressing somewhat semi-formal if able.

No strict dress code or RSVP will be enforced though, as is it intended to be a fun event above all else!

Meet us in MEEM 402 for the Acoustical Society of America Student Chapter’s first social event at 6 pm on November 20th. There will be ice cream! If you are interested in attending or learning more about the ASA Student Chapter please fill out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6CJjG9lzCDQv9Kk_ScpLvoNhaoRb0PoEZ8TGT3nXRblCesw/viewform?usp=header).

Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

Join the Biskaabiiyaang Collective at Michigan Tech in making your own dreamcatcher this Thursday in the library, Room 243 from 1pm to 3pm. Materials will be provided!

Hey robot enthusiasts and FIRST Alumni, 

Copper Country Robotics at Michigan Tech is hosting the second year of Robot in 3 Days at Michigan Tech, where the most dedicated FIRST Robotics students will ideate, design, build, program, and market a robot from scratch in just 72 hours! Starting on January 10th, 2025 at 12:00PM, we will work as a group to pioneer these engineering challenges. This year’s FIRST Robotics Competition game: REBUILT, presents great challenges to high school teams across the world, and colleges throughout the midwest and beyond are ramping up to show our skills and expertise as a core pillar of robot ideation and design. We’re looking for students to join our crew and help us become an example across the entire Upper Peninsula for what a sound and beautiful robot looks like.

Students participating in the challenge don’t have to be engineers (or even good at building). We need all sorts of skills ranging from programming, marketing, electronics, streaming, and presenting to make this run. Half of the battle is streaming this across the nation on our social media platforms and highlighting the expertise and design that makes Michigan Tech special!

If you want to get involved, RSVP before December 1st on our Involvement Link. In addition, check out our 2025 Robot in 3 Days robot, Blizzard T. Robot

Questions? Email ccr-contact@mtu.edu to get in touch with our Executive Board and RI3D Committee. We look forward to seeing you on the team!

Hey students,

While the Winter Break Bus Tickets are initially sold out, the waitlist is still open to join. The Undergraduate Student Government contracts more buses if we can get enough interest in the appropriate waitlist, inviting those on the waitlist to purchase an additional ticket.

If you’d like a spot on the Lower Michigan or Wisconsin / Chicago Break Bus waitlist, please email breakbus@mtu.edu with your name, the bus that you’d like to join, and a note that you are joining the Winter Break Bus waitlist.

For more information on the Break Bus, please see usg.mtu.edu/break-bus, or contact breakbus@mtu.edu with any questions that you have. Hope to see you on the bus!

Next week on Tuesday, November 18th from 11 AM – 2 PM outside the Wads Dining Hall, the Maple Syrup Club will be having a tabling event where we sell maple flavored cotton candy made with our own maple syrup. If you want to stop by and say hi or maybe even buy some (they will only be $1), we would love to see you!

Please join Well-Being Advocates in writing letters for those who you are thankful for this Thursday 2-6pm in the library exhibit space. You can write a letter for a loved one, best friend, or to your future self!

You can also stop by for some mental health resources and a small sweet treat!

Do you have an unpaid parking citation? Looking for an easy way to clear it while supporting the campus community?

The Division of Student Affairs, HuskyFAN, and Transportation Services have teamed up for Can Your Citation, a food drive that allows you to pay off your tickets with non-perishable donations to the HuskyFAN food pantry!

How to “Can The Citation”
Donate non-expired, non-perishable food or personal care items between November 3rd and November 23rd at the Dean of Students Office (Administration Building).

Your donation will remove a citation from your account based on the following tiers:
– 1 Full Brown Grocery Bag = $25 citation removed from your account
– 8 12 oz cans = $25 citation removed from your account
– 4 12oz Cans = $10 citation removed from your account

Please note: A maximum of three citations are eligible for removal from your account during this donation period.

Bonus Raffle Entry!
Every person who donates will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE parking pass!

Don’t have a citation but still want to donate and be entered into the raffle? We welcome and appreciate all donations to help stock the HuskyFAN food pantry for our students.

Questions about the program can be directed to the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@mtu.edu.

Thank you for supporting HuskyFAN and our campus community!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at this year’s Make a Difference Day! Because of your hard work and commitment, we supported 72 service sites across the Keweenaw. This year’s event had 67 student groups and 659 student volunteers participate, which was our highest participation since 2016!

We’re incredibly proud of all that you accomplished and grateful for the positive impact you made in our community!

If you’re feeling inspired to keep giving back, check out the Events page on GivePulse for upcoming volunteer opportunities throughout the Keweenaw. And be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Make a Difference Day which will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with registration opening in late September through GivePulse.

Get ready, Huskies — HuskyGOLD is here! This new initiative celebrates your leadership, service, and involvement across campus and the community. As you take part in meaningful experiences, you’ll earn recognition, build real-world skills, and stand out as a Michigan Tech leader.

Want in?
To enroll, you’ll first need to attend one HuskyGOLD Information Session this fall.

Thursday, October 30 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge

Tuesday, November 4 | 5–6 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge

Fall Open Enrollment to join HuskyGOLD:
October 27–November 21, 2025

Learn more about HuskyGOLD before attending an information session.

Not able to make it to one of our infor sessions? Please email activities@mtu.edu and we will schedule a make-up session based on the availability of those interested.

Substance use is often surrounded by myths, stereotypes, and misinformation. Behind the Buzz is an interactive event that goes beyond the headlines to explore the real impacts of alcohol, cannabis and other substances on health, decision-making, and college life. Through engaging activities and practical strategies, participants will gain tools to navigate social pressures, make informed choices, and support peers in healthier ways. We’ll be providing food, giveaways and engaging discussion with guest speaker, Licensed Social Worker Savanna Weber.

Board games > boredom. Whether you’re into strategy, silliness, or just want to hang out, Board Game Night is your go-to campus hangout. Join us on Wednesday, November 5th from 6-8pm, stop by the Wadsworth Hall Annex, (G11, the room attached to the Campus Cafe)!

Come join the log rolling club at Michigan Tech Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the SDC lap pool! Have fun rolling on the logs while listening to music. Compete against friends to see who has the best balance and endurance.

No experience is necessary. All you will need is to wear swimwear and bring your Tech ID to tap in. If you choose to wear shoes while log rolling make sure they are designated swimming shoes (nothing dirty!).

P.A.W.S. (Peer Awareness for Well-Being and Support) is accepting nominations for the Spring 2026 cohort! P.A.W.S. is a program designed to foster mental health awareness and peer support education. By joining, students become part of a community dedicated to promoting well-being, building resilience, and supporting one another. Through training and engagement, P.A.W.S. members gain valuable skills in active listening, empathy, and stress management while making a positive impact on campus. Whether you’re looking to enhance your mental health knowledge, connect with others, or support your peers, P.A.W.S. offers a meaningful way to get involved!

Love being outside? Have some cool photos to share with others? Look no further than our photo contest

Details below:

• There are three different categories to enter: wildlife, scenery, and outdoor recreation. Participants are more than welcome to enter more than one category but please specify which one you are entering with each photo

• The contest will run from today to the end of the semester with winners announced in January

• Submit submissions to our email (oap@mtu.edu) or DM us them on instagram

• Post your photos with the hashtag #mtuadventure if you would like to share them

• All photo contest winners must be following us on instagram

We are so excited to see what outdoor adventures everyone is having!

Join the OAP for a spooky open climb! Open to all students and SDC pass members with gear provided. Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be given out to the best costume.

Heading home for Thanksgiving break and don’t have a ride? The MTU Break Bus has you covered! This convenient service gives MTU students a safe and comfortable way to travel home and back to campus. Whether you’re traveling downstate or to Chicago, the Break Bus makes getting home easier for all students that ride it. This year, we have added an additional stop at the Marquette Airport, allowing for more students to be able to branch off of the main route into areas previously unreachable. Seats tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot early and make your break travel worry-free. We also have a waitlist that may add an additional bus if enough students are on it so don’t feel discouraged if you don’t get a ticket immediately. Additional information can be found at the USG Break Bus website.

Ticket release date: Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 8:00am

If you have any questions, email our new Break Bus email breakbus@mtu.edu or call our office directly at (906) 487-2406.

As the leaves change colors and the gales of November turn gloomy, the season brings in another year of Taste of Fall. Students over 21 can partake in an autumn themed 4 course dinner with a corresponding beverage for each. Purchase your ticket on the MUB Linktree or here. Limited spaces are available so get your ticket NOW!

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

Rocky Horror Picture Show

A rain-soaked couple take refuge in the castle of a transvestite mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation.

Rocky Horror Picture Show is rated R

Saturday (11/1) 8:30pm

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.

Come hang out and meet the brothers of Triangle at our upcoming events. We’ll be hosting a board game night tomorrow, and Triangle Tuesday next week. It will be a ton of fun, and we hope to see you there!

BOO! The Swing Club at MTU is hosting our second annual Halloween Dance at the Calumet Theatre, and we want YOU to join us!

The dance will occur on November 1st from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, and will be accompanied by live music from the Michigan Tech. Jazz Lab Band.

Admission if free, and costumes are encouraged! Hope to see you there!

For more information, see our Instagram.

Do you have an unpaid parking citation? Looking for an easy way to clear it while supporting the campus community?

The Division of Student Affairs, HuskyFAN, and Transportation Services have teamed up for Can Your Citation, a food drive that allows you to pay off your tickets with non-perishable donations to the HuskyFAN food pantry!

How to “Can The Citation”
Donate non-expired, non-perishable food or personal care items between November 3rd and November 23rd at the Dean of Students Office (Administration Building).

Your donation will remove a citation from your account based on the following tiers:
– 1 Full Brown Grocery Bag = $25 citation removed from your account
– 8 12 oz cans = $25 citation removed from your account
– 4 12oz Cans = $10 citation removed from your account

Please note: A maximum of three citations are eligible for removal from your account during this donation period.

Bonus Raffle Entry!
Every person who donates will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE parking pass!

Don’t have a citation but still want to donate and be entered into the raffle? We welcome and appreciate all donations to help stock the HuskyFAN food pantry for our students.

Questions about the program can be directed to the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@mtu.edu.

Thank you for supporting HuskyFAN and our campus community!

Costa Rica summer 2026 study away program is a chance to earn 9-10 credits in almost 6 weeks abroad in summer Track A 2026. The focus is on sustainability applications in Costa Rica and on Latin American culture and immersion. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome. Students live in homestays with local families in the Monteverde region (on top of a mountain in the cloud forest), and have opportunities to engage with students at the University of Costa Rica in San Jose.

The program is based on experiential learning – with dozens of field trips, dozens of local speakers, and hands-on activities like reforestation activities, processing coffee and sugar cane, and collecting water quality data. There are significant focuses on conservation, tropical ecology, and renewable energy. This program is in partnership with the Monteverde Institute and supports local community initiatives in the Monteverde region.

Come to the Info Session Nov 11, 6-7pm in EERC 216. Pizza provided. Or contact Richelle Winkler, rwinkler@mtu.edu.

Come to the library THIS SATURDAY, Nov. 1, from 10–2 for the Fall Friends of the Library books sale.

Hundreds and hundreds of books for $2 or less. Bring your roomates; family in town for the game? Bring them too!!

Great for your own leisure reading or for holiday presents for friends and family. Come find a deal on quality used books on many topics (not so much textbooks at this sale; for that come to our big on in March!). All proceeds support the library.

The 2026 Winter Carnival Royalty Application is closing soon! The application will close on October 31st at 5:00pm and can be submitted using this form. Along with your application a headshot of the candidate must be emailed to bkroyalty@mtu.edu by Oct. 31st. Additionally, a $20 sponsorship check from the sponsoring organization must be delivered/mailed to the Blue Key office located at MUB 106 by Oct. 31st by 5 PM.

Given the tight deadline, if you are interested in applying, but cannot get everything submitted by Oct. 31st, please email bkroyalty@mtu.edu and the committee can work with you to extend the deadline!

Join the SoundGirls Michigan Tech Chapter in Walker 210 on Thursday, October 30th at 7pm for some spooky karaoke! Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Interested in getting involved in winter sports or hitting the slopes? Meet the winter student organizations Wednesday November 11th 11 am to 2 pm at the MUB commons

The Douglass Houghton Hall Council at Michigan Tech is hosting Spooky Mac Night on October 30th at 10:00 PM in the DHH kitchenette. This event is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit while enjoying mac and cheese, candy, chips, and drinks.

There will also be a costume contest with three mystery judges, so come dressed to impress, and you might just win some prizes. The event promises a festive atmosphere where residents can relax, socialize, and celebrate the spooky season together. Whether you’re in it for the costumes, decorations, music, or just the mac and cheese, Spooky Mac Night is going to be an absolute blast again this year. Grab your friends, plan your costumes, and head to the DHH kitchenette on Thursday, October 30th at 10 PM!

Come hang out and celebrate National First-Gen College Student Day with us! We’ll kick things off around 11:30 a.m. by the Husky statue on November 7th!

This event is dedicated to honoring the achievements, resilience, and contributions of first generation college students, staff, faculty and alumni. Everyone is welcome!

Inviting everyone to the Michigan Tech Indoor Range Ladies Night Thursday, November 13th. Curious about guns? Have a partner who has guns and you want to feel more comfortable knowing how to use them and/or disarm them? Have you only seen guns in the movies or on the news and want to understand what all the fuss is about? Do you have a pistol but haven’t practiced much because it can be a little intimidating when the range is full of people who seem like they know what they are doing?

Fun and educational evening on the introductory to pistol shooting in a fun safe atmosphere. Come learn Proper safety and handling techniques and have the ability to try out a bunch of different pistols to see which one you shoot best. Includes 50 rounds of .22 ammo. Opportunity to purchase 9mm or other to use after the first 50 rounds.

Buy your tickets HERE!

November 13, 2025
Thursday, 7:00-10:00pm

Min age 18 yrs old

Entry Fee $15.00

Registration Closes: November 10 @ 11:59pm

This is the course you need to take to get your Michigan Concealed Pistol License. This is the Premier course in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners course covers what you need to know for carrying in open spaces, not just what to do in your home, but what to do in the parking lot, in the alley, etc. But we also add in things we teach our other courses that we feel you are going to need to know. Doing our best to help prepare you to prevail in any encounter. Rental equipment available for additional fee. Individuals responsible for supplying own ammunition (100 rounds).

Buy your tickets HERE!

November 8, 2025
Saturday: 8a-12p (Classroom), 12-3p (Shooting Range), 3-5p (Classroom)

Min age 20 yrs old, no experience necessary

$150/person (participant has their own equipment)
$185/person (w/ rental equipment provided by 906 Tactical – 9mm pistol @ $35).

Registration Closes: November 5th

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall.

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

We’re pleased to share that a new interdisciplinary course, SS/FW 2801 – Introduction to Global Climate Change, will be offered this coming spring semester. Designed primarily for first- and second-year students, this course is solutions-focused and provides a broad overview of the scientific, social, and policy dimensions of climate change.

Explore the practical and research-based solutions to the challenges posed by global climate change. Through a multidisciplinary lens, students will examine strategies from science, policy, technology, and society that address both the causes and consequences of climate change. Open to students from all academic backgrounds, this course provides a foundation for further study and informed engagement with one of the most important issues shaping our shared future.

This course fulfills the Essential Education First Year Experience: Foundations in the Human World requirement, counts toward the Sustainability Studies Minor Pathway, and was developed collaboratively by faculty across multiple disciplines.

Michigan Tech Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus, directed by Nich Radcliffe.

Men On Boats tells the ‘mostly’ true story of ten explorers who set off in 1869 to chart the Green and Colorado Rivers under the guidance of John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil War Veteran.

This satirical retelling of historical events is made even more interesting by the author’s insistence that all characters are to be played by anyone except white males, who made up the entirety of the actual expedition. This casting twist puts the words and actions of the characters into a different context, providing plenty of laughs as well as extremely touching moments.

“I hope the audience leaves the theatre laughing,” says Radcliffe, “And I hope that laughter makes it easier to be honest with themselves, about the world, and about the place and the voice everyone deserves in it.” 

The production features a talented cast of Michigan Tech students:

John Wesley Powell – Paige Harsevoort

William Dunn – Celia Peters

John Colton Sumner – Zoe Oetjens

Old Shady – Leona Lins

Bradley – Ysa Cerbo

O. G. Howland – Sebastian Dash

Seneca Howland – Drew Karimi

Frank Goodman – Lexi Meyer

Hall – Abby Pilon

Hawkins – Alyssa Johnson

MEN ON BOATS

by Jacklyn Backhaus

Playwrights Horizons, Inc. and Clubbed Thumb produced

MEN ON BOATS in New York City, 2016

Initially developed and produced by Clubbed Thumb in 2015

Details

What: Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus

When: 7:30 p.m. | Thurs-Sat, November 18-21, 2025

Where: McArdle Theatre

Tickets

Pay As You’re Able Tickets for this event are available online or in person at the Rozsa Box Office. This event is eligible for free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

How to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

Currently enrolled MTU students are invited to be part of Michigan Tech’s first food security survey since 2018! Findings from this research will help to inform improvements to campus food access. The survey is anonymous and only takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. When you finish the survey, you can choose to be entered to win one of sixteen $10 MTU gift cards. We hope you take the time to help yourself and your fellow Huskies get better food access. Survey closes November 14, 2025.

Fill out the survey here!

The Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists will be hosting our semesterly blood drive in partnership with UP Health Systems. This blood drive makes sure that all donated blood stays local in the Upper Peninsula, supporting our community’s needs.

It will be in the MUB Ballroom from 10am to 3pm on October 30th.

If you are able to donate, please consider! You can use the QR code on the poster or go directly to the sign up sheet (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FAAAB2DA0F5C70-58289643-blood?useFullSite=true#/). If you don’t sign up, we still have walk-in space! Please remember to eat something beforehand and drink your water.

We’ve spaced the blood drive eight weeks since the last, so that you will be able to donate if you donated previously this semester. This does not apply to power red donations, which require a sixteen week grace period.

The Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists is hosting our semesterly bake sale! The bake sale will be in the library on October 31st from 10am-3pm. We will have many sweet treats, including gluten free options!

Payments are donation based, so pay what you can. We are raising money for the ASCLS conference that our club attends in the spring for professional development.

The Women in Physics Annual Physics Bowl is back: a thrilling trivia challenge just in time for Halloween! Think you can handle the spookiest physics questions? Or ready to conquer your fears this season?Put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win fun prizes and the title of Physics Bowl Champion!

Got a scary or creative costume? Wear it to the Physics Bowl and compete for the Best Halloween Costume prize!

Free pizza to fuel your brainpower!

Sign up here

McScare Bash is happening in the West McNair Glass Lounge from 8:30-10:00 PM on October 31st! There will be Donuts and Cider, a dance floor, and a costume competition. To participate in the costume competition, click here. We hope to see you there!

Do you want to make a different in the walkability of campus? Join the Transit Equity Advocates! This week we’ll be hold our vacancy E-Board Elections! Meetings are biweekly on Mondays 6-7pm in Fisher 101.

Join us for WIBIT Wednesday on Wednesday, October 29th, 5:00pm-8:00pm!

Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.

Current MTU students and SDC Members (minimum 3-month) participate for free! (No registration required. Student/Member ID required for admission.)

Not a current student or SDC member? Purchase a WIBIT Wednesday Pass!
Receipt is required upon entry. No SDC day pass or action pass will be accepted for admission. A waiver of liability and concussion awareness form are required to be completed prior to participation. All participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults must have event access (MTU student/SDC member/WIBIT Wednesday Pass holder).

Potential featured pieces include:
– The Step — This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
– The Base — Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move, as it can get slippery!
– The Cliff — Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
– V-Connect — Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
– The Bridge — Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.
– The Slope — Users must climb up a six-foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!

October 29th combination | Step, Cliff, V-Connect, Slope

Can’t make it? Come visit us next time!
– Wednesday, December 3, 5:00-8:00 pm | Step, Bridge, Cliff, Slope

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

New to the gym and looking for some guidance? Join us in the DHH Gym for a beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you build a solid foundation in strength training. Whether you’re new to lifting or just want to brush up on the basics, you’ll learn proper form, how to structure a workout, and tips for staying safe and consistent. No experience needed—just come ready to move and learn!

Follow this link to register

Register for Intramurals before it’s to late!

Billiard Doubles
Registration Closes: October 31 at 12:00pm.

3-on-3 Basketball
Registration Closes: October 31 at 8:00am.

Join Student Leadership and Involvement on Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in MUB Ballroom A1 for GRIT: A Leadership Workshop. GRIT is an interactive, half-day leadership workshop designed to help you develop in the areas of motivation, perseverance, habit formation, and goal-setting. Through self-assessments, peer-to-peer conversations, and large group activities, each individual will come to understand more about themselves and how they can achieve individual success. The skills learned can aid students in working towards any aspiration – from leading their student organization to increasing their GPA to running a marathon. Come join your peers as together we gain resilience and inspire tenacity!

Limited space is available. Please RSVP on Involvement Link by Monday, October 27th. Every participant will receive free program materials, snacks, and a gift.

Sing your heart out at Late Night Karaoke! Join Student Leadership and Involvement for a night of fun, laughter, and music. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, everyone is welcome!

Saturday, October 25th, 2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Memorial Union Building Commons (Cafe area)

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to take the mic—it’s your time to shine!

Sponsored by Late Night Programming and Student Leadership & Involvement.

Learn How to Write Award Winning Nominations

Want to recognize someone who’s (or yourself!) making a difference at Michigan Tech, but not sure how to write a strong award nomination? Join Staff Council for a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 29, at 12:00 p.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge to learn how to craft compelling nominations.

Panelists from across campus—including faculty, the Writing Center, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor, and Staff Council award judges—will share tips on what makes a nomination stand out, how to clearly show a nominee’s impact, and common mistakes to avoid.

This is a great opportunity to build your professional writing skills and learn how to make sure your or your peers’ outstanding contributions get the recognition you and they deserve.

All Huskies are welcome!

For more details and to RSVP, visit Involvement Link: [https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/event/11326990]
For questions about accessibility of the event, please contact Amy Hjerstedt, ahjerste@mtu.edu

Get ready, Huskies — HuskyGOLD is here! This new initiative celebrates your leadership, service, and involvement across campus and the community. As you take part in meaningful experiences, you’ll earn recognition, build real-world skills, and stand out as a Michigan Tech leader.

Want in?
To enroll, you’ll first need to attend one HuskyGOLD Information Session this fall.

Tuesday, October 28 | 12–1 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge

Thursday, October 30 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge

Tuesday, November 4 | 5–6 p.m. | MUB Alumni Lounge

Fall Open Enrollment to join HuskyGOLD:
October 27–November 21, 2025

Learn more about HuskyGOLD before attending an information session.

THIS FRIDAY!!

Join for a fun night of dancing and embracing the cultural communities here at Tech! Come learn some of the popular dances from around the world, and feel free to teach any dance moves you may have in your culture as well. Refreshments will be provided, so bring your friends to this night of fun or come make some new ones. We hope to see you there!

As the leaves change colors and the gales of November turn gloomy, the season brings in another year of Taste of Fall. Students over 21 can partake in an autumn themed 4 course dinner with a corresponding beverage for each. Purchase your ticket on the MUB Linktree or here. Limited spaces are available so get your ticket NOW!

Sign in to the ticket site to get student pricing of $10.

Come join the log rolling club at Michigan Tech Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the SDC lap pool! Have fun rolling on the logs while listening to music. Compete against friends to see who has the best balance and endurance.

No experience is necessary. All you will need is to wear swimwear and bring your Tech ID to tap in. If you choose to wear shoes while log rolling make sure they are designated swimming shoes (nothing dirty!).

Join a crew of 6 MTU students working to live sustainably and share our sustainable solutions with the surrounding community! The extended deadline to apply is Monday, November 3rd!

To apply, visit our website.

Email us with questions at: sdh@mtu.edu

Career Fair opportunities at Michigan Tech just got even better! On Oct. 23 (Thursday), the College of Business will host its first career event for Huskies across all business disciplines. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom on the Michigan Tech campus.

More details are available on the College of Business Newsblog.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Time: 11:00am-3:30pm ET
Location: Memorial Union Building Ballroom

Come join us for a talk by Stephanie Carpenter (HU) on her recent novel, Moral Treatment and her thoughts on research she has done about the women in the circle of Alexander Agassiz, who started exploring for copper up here in 1866 and ran Calumet & Hecla in Calumet from 1871–1910. Carpenter will be talking about where sparks for story ideas come from (or don’t) and is fascinated by these people but not sure how or whether she’ll write about them.

Come join us to hear this Friends of the Library Annual lecture in the Library East Reading Room, Thursday Oct. 23 at 4:30pm. Refreshments (and Halloween candy!) will be served.

ASME is happy to be hosting an internship panel again this year! Tuesday, October 28th in Dow 641. Get a chance to have your internship questions answered by current students who have gone through the application and internship process. Jimmy Johns will be provided!

General RSVP form is here!

Panelist interest form is here!

Join us in celebrating Campus Sustainability Month this October! Groups on campus will be hosting events all month followed by the annual Sustainability Fest on October 29th with fun activities from different organizations on campus including Husky Eats and the Husky Closet Collective!

Check out the Sustainable MTU Instagram for more information, and join the Sustainability Events Calendar to stay up to date on events. We hope to see you there!

Come to the Wads Garden and help put the beds to rest for the winter! We will be pulling plants, moving compost, covering the beds, and more. Make sure to bring friends!

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall.

Check out the Sustainable MTU Instagram for more information, and join the Sustainability Events Calendar to stay up to date on events. We hope to see you there!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a sweet twist! Join the CommUNITY Education Team and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers for a fun-filled cookie decorating event, where we’ll honor vibrant traditions and enjoy tasty treats together.

All are welcome—come get creative and celebrate culture through cookies!

Check out our Group Fitness Classes over at the SDC!

Tech Students get a discounted rate for our Semester Passes, or just get your feet wet with a Day Pass!

Our wide variety of classes have something for everyone! From Yoga and Zumba to Spin and HIIT. We can’t wait to see you there!

P.A.W.S. (Peer Awareness for Well-Being and Support) is accepting nominations for the Spring 2026 cohort! P.A.W.S. is a program designed to foster mental health awareness and peer support education. By joining, students become part of a community dedicated to promoting well-being, building resilience, and supporting one another. Through training and engagement, P.A.W.S. members gain valuable skills in active listening, empathy, and stress management while making a positive impact on campus. Whether you’re looking to enhance your mental health knowledge, connect with others, or support your peers, P.A.W.S. offers a meaningful way to get involved!

Love being outside? Have some cool photos to share with others? Look no further than our photo contest

Details below:

• There are three different categories to enter: wildlife, scenery, and outdoor recreation. Participants are more than welcome to enter more than one category but please specify which one you are entering with each photo

• The contest will run from today to the end of the semester with winners announced in January

• Submit submissions to our email (oap@mtu.edu) or DM us them on instagram

• Post your photos with the hashtag #mtuadventure if you would like to share them

• All photo contest winners must be following us on instagram

We are so excited to see what outdoor adventures everyone is having!

Join the OAP for a spooky open climb! Open to all students and SDC pass members with gear provided. Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be given out to the best costume.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Indian Students’ Association (ISA)!
Join us for Diwali Night 2025 on Saturday, October 25, from 6:00–9:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom, followed by a lively DJ Afterparty.

The evening will feature cultural performances, Indian music, dance, and authentic Indian food, bringing together the vibrant spirit of the community for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year.

Bring your friends, dress in festive Indian attire, and experience a night full of color, rhythm, and joy!

Learn more about ISA and our events through our Involvement Link
For questions, contact us at isacomm@mtu.edu

Ever felt unsafe at night, at a party, or in a busy city? Interested in learning basic self defense techniques? Join Husky Taekwondo on 10/24 at 7pm in the ROTC gym for a free self defense seminar! All are welcome!

Heading home for Thanksgiving break and don’t have a ride? The MTU Break Bus has you covered! This convenient service gives MTU students a safe and comfortable way to travel home and back to campus. Whether you’re traveling downstate or to Chicago, the Break Bus makes getting home easier for all students that ride it. This year, we have added an additional stop at the Marquette Airport, allowing for more students to be able to branch off of the main route into areas previously unreachable. Seats tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot early and make your break travel worry-free. We also have a waitlist that may add an additional bus if enough students are on it so don’t feel discouraged if you don’t get a ticket immediately. Additional information can be found at the USG Break Bus website.

Ticket release date: Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 8:00am

If you have any questions, email our new Break Bus email breakbus@mtu.edu or call our office directly at (906) 487-2406.

The Inter-Residence Housing Council is bringing back SafeHouse! A Michigan Tech Halloween tradition since 1988! We are inviting kids in the community to come to campus to trick-or-treat and enjoy some activities put on by residence hall students. Wear your costume and come to campus for an afternoon of fun with community members and students alike. Many residence hall communities will be working together to put on this event, so be on the lookout for more information from RAs! We’re also looking for volunteers for the event, so if you need volunteer hours, this is a great event for you!

When: Sunday, October 26

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Where: DHH, Wads, McNair, Hillside, and East Hall

Sign up on GivePulse!

See you there!

Join the Ski and Snowboard club for our on campus Night of the Living shred Rail Jam/ Costume contest/ raffle on October 25th at walker lawn 2pm until the snow melts!!

Join Husky Innovate as we hear from a guest speaker from sky sushi! Learn what it takes to start and run a business as well as know more about the future of sky sushi. This event will be hosted on October 27th, 6:30-7:30pm, Wadsworth Hall G42. Visit our website to learn more.

Come join Biskaabiiyaang Collective for a nature walk next Tuesday, the 28th! We’re planning to meet at the Husky statue at noon, then walk to Prince’s Point. Biskaabiiyaang Collective (formerly AISES) is the Indigenous student RSO on campus. If you have questions about this event or the org in general, feel free to email us at aises@mtu.edu. Hope to see you there!

Join us for WIBIT Wednesday on Wednesday, October 29th, 5:00pm-8:00pm!

Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.

Current MTU students and SDC Members (minimum 3-month) participate for free! (No registration required. Student/Member ID required for admission.)

Not a current student or SDC member? Purchase a WIBIT Wednesday Pass!
Receipt is required upon entry. No SDC day pass or action pass will be accepted for admission. A waiver of liability and concussion awareness form are required to be completed prior to participation. All participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults must have event access (MTU student/SDC member/WIBIT Wednesday Pass holder).

Potential featured pieces include:
– The Step — This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
– The Base — Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move, as it can get slippery!
– The Cliff — Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
– V-Connect — Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
– The Bridge — Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.
– The Slope — Users must climb up a six-foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!

October 29th combination | Step, Cliff, V-Connect, Slope

Can’t make it? Come visit us next time!
– Wednesday, December 3, 5:00-8:00 pm | Step, Bridge, Cliff, Slope

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

New HuskiesFit Group Fitness Programs are here!

Healthy Backs | November 13 – December 11
Thursdays 4:15pm – 5:05pm
This class focuses on understanding and addressing holding patterns in the body that can lead to pain, movement restrictions, and compensatory behaviors. Participants will explore how these patterns affect daily activities and overall physical performance.

Yoga Sculpt | November 10 – December 8
Mondays 4:15pm – 5:05pm
Yoga Sculpt is a dynamic class that blends traditional yoga postures with the use of light weights. This combination enhances the practice by introducing resistance training combined with stretches. muscle development. This aides in developing long, lean muscles.

Sign up for intramurals before it’s to late!

Pickleball Doubles Tournament
-Deadline: Oct. 24 @ 12:00 pm

Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament
-Deadline: Oct. 31 @ 8:00 am
-Tournament dates: Nov. 4 & 5

Billiards Doubles
-Deadline: Oct.31 @ 12:00 pm
-Tournament Date: Nov. 1 @ TBA

Support Late Night Programming!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our upcoming Karaoke Night, hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement’s Late Night Programming. Whether you’re great with tech, love organizing, or enjoy hyping up a crowd — we’ve got a role for you!

Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 8pm – 11:59pm

Support your Residence Halls!

IRHC’s annual Halloween event! Each year, IRHC invites the local community to come trick-or-treat and have some Halloween fun in the residence halls. Volunteers are needed to help set up events, provide directions to community members, and help families cross US-41.

Sun, Oct 26, 2025 – Various Times

Join Student Leadership and Involvement on Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in MUB Ballroom A1 for GRIT: A Leadership Workshop. GRIT is an interactive, half-day leadership workshop designed to help you develop in the areas of motivation, perseverance, habit formation, and goal-setting. Through self-assessments, peer-to-peer conversations, and large group activities, each individual will come to understand more about themselves and how they can achieve individual success. The skills learned can aid students in working towards any aspiration – from leading their student organization to increasing their GPA to running a marathon. Come join your peers as together we gain resilience and inspire tenacity!

Limited space is available. Please RSVP on Involvement Link by Monday, October 27th. Every participant will receive free program materials, snacks, and a gift.

When coursework, meetings, and extracurricular commitments pile up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This HuskyLEAD offers realistic, actionable approaches to help you navigate your academic and leadership responsibilities with greater clarity and control. This session is designed to help you lead with purpose while maintaining your personal balance. You’ll leave equipped with practical strategies you can confidently apply to bring structure, focus, and sustainability to your college experience.

Date: Tuesday, October 21st

Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Location: MUB Alumni Lounge A & B

If you are interested in attending, please register here. Additionally, if you have any questions about this event, please email Student Leadership & Involvement at activites@mtu.edu. We hope to see you there!

Hey Huskies! Start With 10 is still active and ongoing. Start With 10 is an event where any MTU student new to GivePulse (created an account on or after 11/1/24) who logs 10 hours of volunteer service on GivePulse can earn an MTU Fanny Pack and a special sticker. 

A great upcoming opportunity to gain some of those hours is Make A Difference Day, which takes place on Saturday, October 25th! You can register for Make A Difference Day on GivePulse. Please note that Start With 10 concludes on Friday, October 31st, and all hours must’ve been completed after the start of the Fall semester. 

Last Chance to Volunteer for Make a Difference Day

Every fall, Huskies come together to make a real impact, and this year is no different. On Saturday, October 25, join Student Leadership & Involvement for Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Students, faculty, and staff will team up to support local organizations, agencies, and community members through meaningful volunteer projects.

Ready to Volunteer?

Volunteer registration closes Monday, October 20 at 8:00 AM. These are the final days to sign up, so don’t wait. Visit GivePulse to register and be part of one of Michigan Tech’s biggest service traditions. Please note that if you’re participating with an organization or group, everyone must still register individually.

What to Expect

Projects will vary depending on community needs and may include painting, weeding, planting, raking, organizing, cleaning, and more. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people while making a visible difference in just one day!

Event Check-In

All volunteers must check in between 8:30 and 9:00 AM on October 25 in the Commons on the ground floor of the MUB. Information packets will be handed out at check-in, and groups will head to their assigned service locations. Some sites may require driving, so plan accordingly.

This is your chance to get involved, make connections, and support your community in a big way. Let’s make this Make a Difference Day the best one yet.

If you have any questions about Make a Difference Day, please contact Student Leadership & Involvement at huskyhelpers@mtu.edu.

Sing your heart out at Late Night Karaoke! Join Student Leadership and Involvement for a night of fun, laughter, and music. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, everyone is welcome!

Saturday, October 25th, 2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Memorial Union Building Commons (Cafe area)

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to take the mic—it’s your time to shine!

Sponsored by Late Night Programming and Student Leadership & Involvement.

Learn How to Write Award Winning Nominations

Want to recognize someone who’s (or yourself!) making a difference at Michigan Tech, but not sure how to write a strong award nomination? Join Staff Council for a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 29, at 12:00 p.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge to learn how to craft compelling nominations.

Panelists from across campus—including faculty, the Writing Center, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor, and Staff Council award judges—will share tips on what makes a nomination stand out, how to clearly show a nominee’s impact, and common mistakes to avoid.

This is a great opportunity to build your professional writing skills and learn how to make sure your or your peers’ outstanding contributions get the recognition you and they deserve.

All Huskies are welcome!

For more details and to RSVP, visit Involvement Link:
For questions about accessibility of the event, please contact Amy Hjerstedt, ahjerste@mtu.edu

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Sinners is rated R

Friday (10/17) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (10/18) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm

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.

We are happy to announce the completion of a brand-new parking lot on campus.

Based on student demand, comments, and suggestions, Lot 19, located on Woodland Road to the west of Wadsworth Hall, is now open and available for use. The lot offers 24-hour parking through ParkMobile digital meters and provides 28 spaces for anyone paying through the ParkMobile digital meters.

While the lot is open, you may notice some caution tape or cones blocking certain spaces as final touches are completed, including the installation of signage and lighting.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email, call, or stop by Transportation Services.
Michigan Tech Transportation Services

Love being outside? Have some cool photos to share with others? Look no further than our photo contest

Details below:

• There are three different categories to enter: wildlife, scenery, and outdoor recreation. Participants are more than welcome to enter more than one category but please specify which one you are entering with each photo

• The contest will run from today to the end of the semester with winners announced in January

• Submit submissions to our email (oap@mtu.edu) or DM us them on instagram

• Post your photos with the hashtag #mtuadventure if you would like to share them

• All photo contest winners must be following us on instagram

We are so excited to see what outdoor adventures everyone is having!

Join the OAP for a spooky open climb! Open to all students and SDC pass members with gear provided. Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be given out to the best costume.

Thank you, Huskies!

Undergraduates have successfully reached the 900-vote threshold on the USG Constitution Amendments. This important milestone reflects the strong engagement of our student body in the shaping the future of student governance at Michigan Tech.

The next step is for the Board of Trustees to review and vote on the amendments before they can take effect. USG thanks all students who participated in this process and encourages anyone with questions to reach out at usg.mtu.edu.

Join us on Tuesday, October 21st in the MUB commons to celebrate fall with pumpkin carving! Enjoy warm apple cider, donuts, and roast your own pumpkin seeds with Husky Eats. Drop in anytime during the event — supplies are limited, so don’t wait too long! There will be prizes for the top pumpkin carved designs as well!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events!

Join for a fun night of dancing and embracing the cultural communities here at Tech! Come learn some of the popular dances from around the world, and feel free to teach any dance moves you may have in your culture as well. Refreshments will be provided, so bring your friends to this night of fun or come make some new ones. We hope to see you there!

You check your grades, why not check your mental health? Our screening days offer a simple way to see how you’re doing emotionally, and what support might help. Join us Wednesday, October 22nd in the Hamar House from 2-4pm for free and confidential mental health screenings, run by our clinical counselors.

Substance use is often surrounded by myths, stereotypes, and misinformation. 

Behind the Buzz is an interactive event that goes beyond the headlines to explore the real impacts of alcohol, cannabis and other substances on health, decision-making, and college life. Through engaging activities and practical strategies, participants will gain tools to navigate social pressures, make informed choices, and support peers in healthier ways. We’ll be providing food, giveaways and engaging discussion with guest speaker, Licensed Social Worker Savanna Weber.

The Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists will be hosting our semesterly blood drive in partnership with UP Health Systems. This blood drive makes sure that all donated blood stays local in the Upper Peninsula, supporting our community’s needs.

It will be in the MUB Ballroom from 10am to 3pm on October 30th.

If you are able to donate, please consider! You can use the QR code on the poster or go directly to the sign up sheet. If you don’t sign up, we still have walk-in space! Please remember to eat something beforehand and drink your water.

We’ve spaced the blood drive eight weeks since the last, so that you will be able to donate if you donated previously this semester. This does not apply to power red donations, which require a sixteen week grace period.

Hello! Miles for Music is back for a 4th year, and we would love to see you all there. This year the proceeds are going to Hancock Public School’s music program. The race will be on October 25, with sign-up at 9am and race start at 10am. You can register now!

If you can’t show up but still want to help, please spread the word to others.

Join us in celebrating Campus Sustainability Month this October! Groups on campus will be hosting events all month followed by the annual Sustainability Fest on October 29th with fun activities from different organizations on campus including Husky Eats and the Husky Closet Collective!

Check out the Sustainable MTU Instagram for more information, and join the Sustainability Events Calendar to stay up to date on events. We hope to see you there!

Want to learn more about CPM Enterprise? Come to our info session on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6pm to 7pm in ChemSci 102! We will be discussing our projects, answering your questions, and painting pottery pieces.

We currently have 7 projects running, and we are looking for all majors!

Join a crew of 6 MTU students working to live sustainably and share our sustainable solutions with the surrounding community! The extended deadline to apply is Monday, November 3rd!

To apply, visit our website.

Email us with questions at: sdh@mtu.edu

Career Fair opportunities at Michigan Tech just got even better! On Oct. 23 (Thursday), the College of Business will host its first career event for Huskies across all business disciplines. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom on the Michigan Tech campus.

More details are available on the College of Business News blog.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Time: 11:00am-3:30pm ET
Location: Memorial Union Building Ballroom

Come join us for a talk by Stephanie Carpenter (HU) on her recent novel, Moral Treatment, and her thoughts on research she has done about the women in the circle of Alexander Agassiz, who started exploring for copper up here in 1866 and ran Calumet & Hecla in Calumet from 1871–1910. Carpenter will be talking about where sparks for story ideas come from (or don’t) and is fascinated by these people but not sure how or whether she’ll write about them.

Come join us to hear this Friends of the Library Annual lecture in the Library East Reading Room, Thursday Oct. 23 at 4:30pm. Refreshments (and Halloween candy!) will be served.

ASME is happy to be hosting an internship panel again this year! Tuesday, October 28th in Dow 641. Get a chance to have your internship questions answered by current students who have gone through the application and internship process. Jimmy Johns will be provided!

General RSVP form is here!

Panelist interest form is here!

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall.

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

Join us on Tuesday, October 21 from 6-8pm in the library cafe to learn how to embroider your clothes! Embroidery supplies are included, just bring a shirt or jeans that could use a refresh!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a sweet twist! Join the CommUNITY Education Team and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers for a fun-filled cookie decorating event, where we’ll honor vibrant traditions and enjoy tasty treats together. All are welcome—come get creative and celebrate culture through cookies!

Check out our Group Fitness Classes over at the SDC!

Tech Students get a discounted rate for our Semester Passes, or just get your feet wet with a Day Pass!

Our wide variety of classes have something for everyone! From Yoga and Zumba to Spin and HIIT. We can’t wait to see you there!

Passionate about transit?

Want to help improve walkability around campus?

Join the Transit Equity Advocates! At our next meeting, we’ll be discussing our walkability audit from last week, and going over the procedures for our upcoming vacancy election. Our next meeting is Monday the 20th at 6pm in Fisher 101!

Registration for Session 2 of Fall 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs closes TODAY!

Explore our programs for all ages and abilities:
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months to 3 years)
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years)
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years)
– Huskies Swim Training (ages 6-17 years)
– Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older)
– Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older)
– Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

We’re excited to announce that beginning with Fall 2025 program registration, we will be transitioning to a NEW RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION SYSTEM designed to better support our youth and family programming.

As part of this upgrade, there is an important change to how you will register your child for youth programs:

Important Information for Parents/Guardians:
To register your child for aquatics programs this coming fall, you’ll need to:
1. Create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
2. Add your children as your affiliates (with their date of birth)
3. Register your child through their affiliate profile (profile options in top right corner), not your own, for any program with an age requirement

This ensures accurate participant info and correct age group placement.

Create your accounts early to be ready!
– Additional information on how to create your user account
– Additional information on how to create your child’s affiliate account

Thank you for your support as we make this exciting transition! We’re confident this new system will offer a more user-friendly and efficient experience for all.

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

Sign up for intramurals before it’s to late!

Ice Hockey
-Team Entry Deadline: Oct. 22 @ 8:00 am

Pickleball Doubles Tournament
-Deadline: Oct. 24 @ 12:00 pm

Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament
-Deadline: Oct. 31 @ 8:00 am
-Tournament dates: Nov. 4 & 5

Billiards Doubles
-Deadline: Oct.31 @ 12:00 pm
-Tournament Date: Nov. 1 @ TBA

Support Michigan Tech Hockey!

Based on position, use ticket scanners (hand-held device to validate ticket admission), stampers (used to validate patrons entered with a valid ticket if they leave through the gates and come back for re-entry), or serve wristbands (put wristbands on patrons with valid tickets for Suite area) for entrance to the event.

Tech vs. Ferris – Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 5:30-9pm

Tech vs. Ferris – Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 4:30-8pm

Support your Local Community!

Every fall the Student Leadership and Involvement office hosts “Make a Difference Day,” the largest national day of community service, in which students, faculty, and staff come together to serve our community. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 25th.

Volunteer projects will vary based on the needs of local agencies and community members. Painting, weeding, planting, digging, raking, cleaning, organizing, and moving are all likely projects that we have seen in the past.

Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 9am – 1pm

Support Late Night Programming!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our upcoming Karaoke Night, hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement’s Late Night Programming. Whether you’re great with tech, love organizing, or enjoy hyping up a crowd — we’ve got a role for you!

Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 8pm – 11:59pm

When coursework, meetings, and extracurricular commitments pile up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This HuskyLEAD offers realistic, actionable approaches to help you navigate your academic and leadership responsibilities with greater clarity and control. This session is designed to help you lead with purpose while maintaining your personal balance. You’ll leave equipped with practical strategies you can confidently apply to bring structure, focus, and sustainability to your college experience.

Date: Tuesday, October 21st

Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Location: MUB Alumni Lounge A & B

If you are interested in attending, please register here. Additionally, if you have any questions about this event, please email Student Leadership & Involvement at activites@mtu.edu. We hope to see you there!

The Great Game: An Outdoor Escape Adventure at Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech’s Late Night Programming and Student Leadership and Involvement are hosting The Great Game on Friday, October 10, 2025, starting at 9:00 PM in the Memorial Union Building Commons.

This outdoor escape adventure transforms campus into a puzzle-filled arena. Teams will break a code at Husky Plaza, spot floating letters in augmented reality above the Engineering Building, and decode a Morse message near the Rozsa Center.

How it works: download the app, form a team, and explore campus while solving puzzles. Everyone competes on one leaderboard for the fastest time, but the game is self-guided so you can move at your own pace.

More than just a competition, The Great Game highlights Michigan Tech’s traditions and culture while giving students a chance to work together and experience campus in a new way.

Scan the QR code on the poster to join.

The countdown is on for the 30 Ways in 66 challenge, and there is still time to jump in and finish strong. Whether you’ve been steadily crossing activities off your list or are just getting started, this is your chance to explore campus, try something new, and get involved. From attending student events and joining club meetings to volunteering, snapping photos at campus landmarks, or cheering on a game, there are plenty of quick and meaningful ways to rack up your 30 activities (full list here).

Completing the challenge not only gives you a deeper connection to campus life, but also earns you a shot at an exclusive MTU Bucket Hat and sticker. Upon completing all 30 activities, claim your prizes by stopping by the Student Leadership and Involvement Office in MUB 112. The final day is approaching fast, so grab your checklist, rally your friends, and make these last days count.

Hey Huskies!

Start With 10 is still active and ongoing. Start With 10 is an event where any MTU student new to GivePulse (created an account on or after 11/1/24) who logs 10 hours of volunteer service on GivePulse can earn an MTU Fanny Pack and a special sticker. 

A great upcoming opportunity to gain some of those hours is Make A Difference Day, which takes place on Saturday, October 25th! You can register for Make A Difference Day on GivePulse. Please note that Start With 10 concludes on Friday, October 31st, and all hours must’ve been completed after the start of the Fall semester. 

Shrek 2

Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona’s parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.

Shrek is rated PG

Friday (10/10) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (10/11) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm

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.

We are happy to announce the completion of a brand-new parking lot on campus.
Based on student demand, comments, and suggestions, Lot 19, located on Woodland Road to the west of Wadsworth Hall, is now open and available for use. The lot offers 24-hour parking through ParkMobile digital meters and provides 28 spaces for anyone paying through the ParkMobile digital meters.
While the lot is open, you may notice some caution tape or cones blocking certain spaces as final touches are completed, including the installation of signage and lighting.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email, call, or stop by Transportation Services.

Michigan Tech Transportation Services

New to the gym and looking for some guidance? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you build a solid foundation in strength training. Whether you’re new to lifting or just want to brush up on the basics, you’ll learn proper form, how to structure a workout, and tips for staying safe and consistent.

No experience needed—just come ready to move and learn! Register here

Looking for a way to de-stress after a long week?

Take a break and unwind at Cookies and Coloring! Stop by the Alumni House on Friday, October 10th between 2-4pm for some free cookies and coloring! Enjoy tasty treats while you relax—it’s a perfect way to de-stress and recharge.

Feeling like you’re not good enough — even when you’ve earned your place — is more common than you think.

Join us for a candid and empowering Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Husky Hour, where we’ll explore what it is, why it shows up (especially in college), and how to quiet that inner critic.

Whether you’re a first-year student, a transfer, or just feeling the pressure, this is a space to connect, reflect, and build confidence in your own story. Free snacks, supportive conversation, and practical strategies included.

You check your grades, why not check your mental health? Our screening days offer a simple way to see how you’re doing emotionally, and what support might help. Join us Wednesday, October 22nd in the Hamar House from 2-4pm for free and confidential mental health screenings, run by our clinical counselors.

Come join the members of GradSWE as we host a presentation given by Career Services on job searching strategies and leveraging AI. This event will be held in Admin 220 on October 9th from 5-6pm. All are welcome to attend!

Join us for an HSTEM Enterprise Info Session!

We are focused on the advancement of health research, safety, and outreach on the Michigan Tech campus and surrounding community. Additionally, our goal is to provide our members with real world experience in solving problems, developing communication skills, and building leadership and technical skills.

Join us on Wednesday, October 8th, at 6pm in HSTEM 348. The day after Enterprise Day! Come by to talk to members about our projects and find where you belong!

Date: Monday, 10/13/25
Time: 10:30 am
Place: Husky Statue (Library Rain Location)

It will be free coffee, what more do you need to hear?
Follow our socials or join our email list for a cup of coffee Monday October 13th! We will have different creamers to choose from, trying to give people the needed energy to get through one last week of classes before Fall Break!

Join us on Tuesday, October 21st in the MUB commons to celebrate fall with pumpkin carving! Enjoy warm apple cider, donuts, and roast your own pumpkin seeds with Husky Eats. Drop in anytime during the event — supplies are limited, so don’t wait too long! There will be prizes for the top pumpkin carved designs as well!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events!

Husky Innovate invites you to a LinkedIn Workshop! We are partnering with Career Services to host a night to develop a professional LinkedIn account. Learn how to create an effective profile! This event will be on Monday, October 13th from 6:30-7:30PM at Career Services, located in the Administration Building room 220. Questions? Email: cddaughe@mtu.edu. To learn more about Husky Innovate, visit: https://www.mtu.edu/husky-innovate/

Did you enroll in UnitedHealthcare student health insurance and need your ID card? UHC does not send ID cards via mail or email. You can access your account by going to https://www.uhcsr.com/ and navigating to “Login to My Account.”

The deadline for submitting a waiver for proof of insurance coverage (international and graduate students only) is October 14th. Michigan Tech requires all graduate and international students to be enrolled in a comprehensive health insurance plan while enrolled in classes. Visit this site to submit your waiver.

Domestic undergraduate students are not mandated to have comprehensive health insurance and do not require a waiver. However, undergraduates are eligible to enroll in the UnitedHealthcare student plan, if needed.

The deadline for enrolling in Fall insurance coverage (8/16/25-12/31/25) is Tuesday, October 14th. The deadline for enrolling in Annual insurance coverage (8/16/25-8/15/26) is Tuesday, December 9th. Michigan Tech does not automatically enroll students into the UnitedHealthcare student plan, students must take steps to enroll in the coverage.

Visit Michigan Tech’s Student Insurance webpage for more information on the 2025-2026 United Healthcare plan design and rates, instructions for enrollment, and instructions for submitting a waiver (graduate and international students only).

For any questions, email studentinsurance@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1088.

The Free Farmers Markets provide fresh produce from the wads garden to the HuskyFAN food pantry every Sunday from 6-8pm (until the weather no longer allows for produce). Stop by to get some delicious fresh food!

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall.

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

Join us in celebrating Campus Sustainability Month this October! Groups on campus will be hosting events all month followed by the annual Sustainability Fest on October 29th with fun activities from different organizations on campus including Husky Eats and the Husky Closet Collective! Check out the Sustainable MTU Instagram for more information, and join the Sustainability Events Calendar to stay up to date on events. We hope to see you there!

Drop by the Wadsworth Hall Garden for the last two garden parties of the season! Dig your hands in soil, meet new friends, and score some fresh veggies! Gardeners of all levels are welcome. We’ll teach you everything you need to know!

Come check out Copper Harbor with the OAP over fall break. We will be canoeing around the harbor, looking at the fall colors and enjoying nature. We will spend around 90 minutes paddling around the Harbor before heading back to campus. Sign up at our website.

Please join Well-Being Advocates for our fall health hut on October 9 in the library. We will be making ‘boo bags’ to spread some love and kindness on campus as well as passing out mental health resources. Please boo responsibly!

Come join this previous year’s Orientation Executive Staff for an informational meeting in the Alumni House Lounge on Thursday, October 9th, at 5:30pm.

Please visit https://www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/ for further information or email Dawn Corwin at dmcorwin@mtu.edu with any questions!

Do you like free pizza?
Are you a mechanical or aerospace engineering undergraduate?
Do you have questions, comments, concerns, or compliments for your department?

Then attend the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Town Hall on Thursday October 9th at 7PM in MEEM 112.

This event will be used to collect feedback from students and improve our department. It’s also a great place to get answers to any questions you may have. Please come share your thoughts!

RSVP using this Google Form.

We hope to see you there!
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Student Advisory Committee (MAESAC)

Every year, our beloved Keweenaw Peninsula provides some of Michigan’s best fall colors. This year, for the first time ever, join the Automotive Enthusiasts at Michigan Tech for our Fall Colors Cruise! AEMT wants to invite all students to come on a slow-paced scenic drive through some of the best local locations for seeing the leaves change. Any kind of car is welcome, and the event is free for all drivers and passengers to attend. Gas will not be reimbursed. The cruise will leave from Lot 24 at 4:30 PM and will likely last a couple hours. Bring your friends or your favorite passenger prince/princess!

Prior to the cruise, there will be a short car meet starting at 3:30, also in Lot 24. Come hang out with AEMT to look at some cars! We encourage all car-enthused individuals to come out to the meet. Bringing a cool car is optional. Bringing your old Outback is encouraged. In fact, bringing a car at all is optional! Anything on four wheels (Or two, or three, or even one wheel) are welcome at AEMT meets. Feel free to skip on the meet if you just want to cruise for the colors.

Time: Saturday, October 11th, 3:30 PM ~ 7:00 PM
Location: Lot 24

Women’s Golf Club October Event Schedule!
All are welcome to attend, and if you do not have the Google Calendar invite, RSVP through Involvement Link, email wgc@mtu.edu, or by DM @womensgolfclubmtu on Instagram. Our Wawonowin golf outing is already scheduled and full, but our other 9-hole outings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about our events. We hope to see everyone out there!

Pothos Race Workshop tonight! RSVP here to reserve a spot. Show up to the forestry building anytime between 7-9PM with an RSVP, grab a cutting, and pot it up. At the end of the year we’ll vote on the the best pothos, and we’ll have a prize for the winner.

Love being outside? Have some cool photos to share with others? Look no further than our photo contest

Details below:

• There are three different categories to enter: wildlife, scenery, and outdoor recreation. Participants are more than welcome to enter more than one category but please specify which one you are entering with each photo

• The contest will run from today to the end of the semester with winners announced in January

• Submit submissions to our email (oap@mtu.edu) or DM us them on instagram

• Post your photos with the hashtag #mtuadventure if you would like to share them

• All photo contest winners must be following us on instagram

We are so excited to see what outdoor adventures everyone is having!

Join the OAP for a spooky open climb! Open to all students and SDC pass members with gear provided. Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be given out to the best costume.

Thank you, Huskies!
Undergraduates have successfully reached the 900-vote threshold on the USG Constitution Amendments. This important milestone reflects the strong engagement of our student body in the shaping the future of student governance at Michigan Tech.

The next step is for the Board of Trustees to review and vote on the amendments before they can take effect. USG thanks all students who participated in this process and encourages anyone with questions to reach out at usg.mtu.edu.

Come watch the mud fly this Saturday, October 11th at Range Snowmobile Club for the Four Wheelers at Michigan Tech annual mud bog presented by Kick Ash Basket and Keweenaw Petroleum Services.

Event registration starts at 9 AM and the event will start at noon. Visit our involvement link or look up our Instagram (mtu_4x4) for more information.

The Association of Psychology Students (APS) at Michigan Tech is excited to host our first meeting of the semester Thursday at 6:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Coworking Space!

Join us to learn more about APS, meet the new executive board, and connect with fellow students in a welcoming and supportive environment. All majors and minors are encouraged to attend—so bring a friend and come see what we’re all about!

One of the most unique benefits of being a Michigan Tech student is the free access to world-class performances, including performances by the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO) and all other Rozsa Season events. This perk is fully sponsored by the Experience Tech Fee.

The KSO is the oldest orchestra in the Upper Peninsula and has a distinguished legacy, which includes national recognition with 2nd place in The American Prize in Orchestral Performance in 2021. As a Michigan Tech student, you have the ability of seeing this professional-level orchestra perform its most ambitious season yet under the direction of Dr. Joel Neves, KSO Conductor and Director of Orchestral Activities at Michigan Tech.

The 2025/26 Rozsa Season features a powerful lineup of KSO performances including a concert of the fantasy-opera music of Richard Wagner with Gods, Ghosts, and Legends this Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Later this season, the KSO prepares for exciting collaborations with the touring company Talmi Entertainment for NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Plus the Rozsa’s 25th Anniversary season grand finale performance: Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony, the largest symphony ever performed in the Rozsa Center and the first time Mahler’s Second Symphony has been performed in its entirety in the Upper Peninsula.

KSO’s 2025/26 Season Performances

What: Gods, Ghosts, and Legends – music by Richard Wagner

When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

What: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet – Rozsa Presenting Series

When: Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

What: Mahler Resurrection Symphony – with the Choirs of Michigan Tech

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rozsa Center

Tickets: Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets

How to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

Have you played basketball or hockey before? Then you basically know lacrosse! We need more players for our game in Midland, MI this Saturday! If you’re interested in going on a fun trip, playing some lacrosse, and bonding with some girls, join us! No fees, and you’ll be back by Saturday night!

contact us at 920-461-9767 or womenslacrosseatmtu@gmail.com

Join fellow students on Thursday, 10/9 in EERC 314 & 316 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for a facilitated conversation to reflect, share, and connect.

This is a space to move beyond the headlines and engage in meaningful dialogue, rooted in respect, support, and community.

Part of the conversation: What values do you wish were at the heart of American politics today?

The Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists will be hosting our semesterly blood drive in partnership with UP Health Systems. This blood drive makes sure that all donated blood stays local in the Upper Peninsula, supporting our community’s needs.

It will be in the MUB Ballroom from 10am to 3pm on October 30th.

If you are able to donate, please consider! You can use the QR code on the poster or go directly to the sign up sheet. If you don’t sign up, we still have walk-in space! Please remember to eat something beforehand and drink your water.

We’ve spaced the blood drive eight weeks since the last, so that you will be able to donate if you donated previously this semester. This does not apply to power red donations, which require a sixteen week grace period.

Hello! Miles for Music is back for a 4th year, and we would love to see you all there. This year the proceeds are going to Hancock Public School’s music program. The race will be on October 25, with sign-up at 9am and race start at 10am. You can register down below with the link.

If you can’t show up but still want to help, please spread the word to others.

Craft Club Presents: Plushie Making

Come learn to sew a bat, ghost, or pumpkin! All supplies and instructions are provided. All experience levels welcome! This event is on Tuesday, Oct. 14th from 7-9pm in the Alley Makerspace.

Please register on Involvement Link!

Strategic Education through Navel Systems Experiences (SENSE) Enterprise is hosting an info session on Thursday, October 9, in DOW 642 at 5 pm. We will provide free pizza and information about what SENSE does and how to apply. See the form below for additional details!

Join us this Monday to hear about the world of railway engineering consulting from two representatives from Olsson. Both Lynn Leibfried and Nick Akin have worked on projects with BNSF in different capacities. Leibfried oversees the relationship between the two companies and handles contracts and project management. Akin is directly involved in project design and quality assurance and control. Domino’s Pizza will be served.

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up to participate in the first annual Walkability Audit hosted by the Transit Equity Advocates!

A walkability audit is a way to shine light on how cities support people with their infrastructure. The Walkability Audit will be taking place on October 11&12th from 1-4pm, with the meet up location at the MTU Rock Garden (in front of Fisher Hall). The longest route is 2 miles, with transportation being provided to locations further from campus. To sign up, fill out this form.

Shaper Origin Makenight

Sam, one of our managers, will be hosting a tutorial on how to use the Shaper Origin. It is a woodworking tool that can cut and engrave wood! Materials will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Come to the Makerspace Thursday 10/9 from 5-7pm!

Our next MEDLIFE meeting will be this Friday (10/10) at 5pm in Fisher 130.

MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere. Our movement aims to provide equal access to education and healthcare for impoverished communities worldwide. As a part of our org, you will have the opportunity to volunteer ethically abroad on a Service-Learning Trip and/or give back to our local community right here in the Keweenaw! WE WELCOME INDIVIDUALS OF ALL MAJORS!! If you feel inspired by the MEDLIFE mission, then we would love to have you as a part of our club.

This meeting will cover SLTs, Make a Difference Day and other upcoming volunteering opportunities, MEDLIFE apparel, and future club activities! We’ll finish off the meeting with a Kahoot where the winner will get Flu (another Giant Microbe plushie – thanks Noelle!). You can also use code “noelle20” for a discount on the Giant Microbes website.

Email hnrussel@mtu.edu with any questions or if you are interested in MEDLIFE!

Want to learn more about CPM Enterprise? Come to our info session on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6pm to 7pm in ChemSci 102! We will be discussing our projects, answering your questions, and painting pottery pieces.

We currently have 7 projects running, and we are looking for all majors!

Registration for session 2 of Fall 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs is now open!

Explore our programs for all ages and abilities:
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months to 3 years)
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years)
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years)
– Huskies Swim Training (ages 6-17 years)
– Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older)
– Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older)
– Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

We’re excited to announce that beginning with Fall 2025 program registration, we will be transitioning to a NEW RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION SYSTEM designed to better support our youth and family programming.

As part of this upgrade, there is an important change to how you will register your child for youth programs:

Important Information for Parents/Guardians:
To register your child for aquatics programs this coming fall, you’ll need to:
1. Create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
2. Add your children as your affiliates (with their date of birth)
3. Register your child through their affiliate profile (profile options in top right corner), not your own, for any program with an age requirement

This ensures accurate participant info and correct age group placement.

Create your accounts early to be ready!
– Additional information on how to create your user account
– Additional information on how to create your child’s affiliate account

Thank you for your support as we make this exciting transition! We’re confident this new system will offer a more user-friendly and efficient experience for all.

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

Support the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts!

As a Volunteer Usher, you play a critical role in creating a joyful experience at arts events. Led by Rozsa staff, you and other Ushers work together to greet guests, admit folks into the theater, assist with seating and wayfinding, connect guests to venue accommodations, and support effective crowdflow and emergency procedures. Usher roles will be decided as a team at the beginning of the volunteer shift.

Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 8:30-11am

Every fall, Huskies come together to make a real impact—and this year is no different. On Saturday, October 25, join Student Leadership and Involvement for Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Students, faculty, and staff will team up to support local organizations, agencies, and community members through meaningful volunteer projects.

What to Expect
Projects will vary depending on community needs and may include painting, weeding, planting, raking, organizing, cleaning, and more. It’s a great opportunity to get involved and make a visible difference in just one day.

Know Someone Who Needs Help?
If you know a local agency or individual who could use volunteer support, let us know. Submit a request through our site registration form or share it with someone who could benefit from the help of Husky volunteers.

Ready to Volunteer?
Sign up on our GivePulse community service website starting Monday, September 22 at 8:00 AM. Registration closes on Monday, October 20 at 8:00 AM.
Please note: Each member of your group or organization must register individually.

Event Check-In
All volunteers must check in between 8:30 and 9:00 AM on October 25 in the Commons on the ground floor of the MUB. Information packets will be handed out at check-in, and groups will head to their assigned service locations. Some sites may require driving, so plan accordingly.

This is your chance to get involved, meet new people, and support your community in a big way. Let’s make this Make a Difference Day the best one yet.

It’s that time of the year again. Applications to attend the 30th LeaderShape Institute at Michigan Tech are now open!

The Institute is not a typical leadership retreat, it is grounded in helping individuals identify the values they hold that lead to making a difference in the communities around them. By leading with passion, integrity, and a healthy disregard for the impossible, participants explore who they are and the impact that they want to have on communities working towards a more caring, just and equitable society.

This year The Leadership Institute will run from Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 16th. Learn more about The LeaderShape Institute and where to apply on the Student Leadership & Involvement website

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re planning events, managing budgets, or coordinating volunteers, knowing how to identify and manage risks is key to your community’s success. Join us for a workshop focused on developing risk management plans and strategies that keep your participants safe, make your events run smoothly, and protect you from liability. You’ll learn how to identify potential risks, develop event-specific and general safety plans, and ensure your organization is meeting university standards. Whether you’re organizing one big event or overseeing a year’s worth of programming, this session will give you the tools to plan confidently and responsibly.

Date: Monday, October 6th

Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

Location: Chemical Sciences & Engineering Building Room 101

If you are interested in attending, please register here. Additionally, if you have any questions about this event, please email Student Leadership & Involvement at activites@mtu.edu. We hope to see you there!

Let’s build a safer, more inclusive Husky community—together. Michigan Tech invites all students to join the upcoming Hazing Prevention Week events happening throughout late September and early October.

Hazing isn’t just a tradition—it’s a dangerous, harmful practice that affects campus communities across the nation. This year’s events focus on building healthy, safe traditions and making sure all students feel a strong sense of belonging.

Here’s what’s happening:

Haze: Documentary Screening & Community Conversation
– Tuesday, September 30
– Fisher 139
Watch this powerful documentary and take part in a guided discussion about hazing culture, prevention, and how we can make change together.

FAQ: Federal Hazing Law & Michigan Tech Policy Updates
– Thursday, October 2
– Fisher 125
Learn how new national laws and recent changes at Michigan Tech are shaping how we define, report, and prevent hazing on campus.

Pop-Up Prevention Tables
– Throughout the week of Sept. 29–Oct. 3
– Various locations across campus
Stop by our tables to learn more, talk with peer educators, and make your own button showing your commitment to safe, healthy traditions.

Get involved. Be part of the solution.
Whether you’re a student leader, a first-year Husky, or just curious to learn more—you have a role to play in ending hazing at Michigan Tech. Let’s lead with respect, tradition, and safety.

Find full event details on the Involvement Link

A Minecraft Movie

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected expert crafter.

A Minecraft Movie is rated PG

Friday (9/26) 5:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm
Saturday (9/27) 8:00pm

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.

Hey Undergraduate Students and RSOs,

The Undergraduate Student Government will be temporarily moving our meeting location to the Memorial Union Building Ballroom A for tonight’s meeting at 7:00PM! We will be introducing our new members who were recently elected, and voting on Ways and Means Recommendations as well. All members of the public are welcome to join and participate during public comment, and we encourage everyone to get civically engaged with our meetings throughout the semester.

Please let us know if you have any questions at usg@mtu.edu!

College is stressful, we get it. Take 10 minutes to check in with yourself at our free Mental Health Screening Day. You deserve to feel your best! Thursday, September 25th from 12-2p.m. in the Hamar House.

Your Voice Matters. Help Shape Student Health and Well-Being!
This fall, Michigan Tech is participating in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), a nationwide survey about college student health and wellness. By taking the survey, you help ensure our campus programs and services truly reflect the needs and experiences of students like you. The more students who respond, the better we can support you. So make your voice count! Survey open: September 15 – October 6.

Take a break from the books and roll the dice! Join us for Board Game Night on Wednesday, October 1st from 6-8pm in the Wadsworth Hall Annex, (G11, the room attached to the Campus Cafe) for free games, good vibes, and maybe even a little friendly competition.

Not sure if counseling is right for you? Try Let’s Talk on Monday, October 6th from 10am-12pm in the Minerals & Materials Building, room 338! 
This free, informal, and confidential service is a chance to chat with a Michigan Tech counselor about mental health questions or concerns. Available to all undergraduate and graduate MTU students—stop by and start the conversation!
 
Let’s Talk is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Additionally, Let’s Talk is not designed to provide emergency or crisis support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact emergency and crisis support at 1-877-376-7896.

Get ready, Huskies—Geek U.P. returns to the MUB on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12 PM – 7 PM! This annual Comic-Con–style charity event brings together students, community members, and fans for a full day of fun.

Highlights include a cosplay contest, celebrity panel & autographs, live music, and vendors in the Alumni Lounge (video games, comics, art, music & more). Student orgs are invited to host games, tournaments, and activities in the Commons—so come hang out, play, and show your support!

All proceeds benefit Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, so every ticket makes a difference. Student orgs interested in participating can email mubrooms@mtu.edu for details.

Come learn how to fix your bike outside the library Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00.

Come Hike Mt. Baldy with the OAP! We will hike to the top and stop to eat lunch and view the panoramic fall colors! On our way back to town, we will get a chance to stop at the Jampot, Jacobs falls, as well as Eagle River Falls before arriving back to campus.Transportation will be provided for the event, leaving and returning to the OAP Rental Center. Total Hiking miles ~6. To sign up, visit our website

Come check out Copper Harbor with the OAP over fall break. We will be canoeing around the harbor, looking at the fall colors and enjoying nature. We will spend around 90 minutes paddling around the Harbor before heading back to campus. Sign up at our website.

Dr. Ian Bogost is a Distinguished Professor at Washington University in St. Louis and an award-winning game designer with games like Cow Clicker and A Slow Year gaining international recognition. He is a founding partner of Persuasive Games and a longtime contributing editor at The Atlantic.

5PM to 6PM- Food in the Rozsa Lobby and student research demonstrations
6PM to 7PM – Ian Bogost’s Keynote Talk

Attendees please register on the MTU Events website using this link

The NSLS, National Society of Leadership and Success, needs your help! A chapter is being developed on MTU but we need students who are willing to be the leaders of tomorrow to help govern this student organization!

We need: Secretary, Treasurer, and a Publicity Chair to get us started. There are many other positions available too if those don’t tickle your fancy.
Please click the link or scan the QR code to get started!
If you have questions, you can email us directly!

Join us for WIBIT Wednesday on Wednesday, September 24th, 5:00pm-8:00pm!

Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.

Current MTU students and SDC Members (minimum 3-month) participate for free! (No registration required. Student/Member ID required for admission.)

Not a current student or SDC member? Purchase a WIBIT Wednesday Pass!

Receipt is required upon entry. No SDC day pass or action pass will be accepted for admission. A waiver of liability and concussion awareness form are required to be completed prior to participation. All participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults must have event access (MTU student/SDC member/WIBIT Wednesday Pass holder). 

Potential featured pieces include:

The Step — This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
The Base — Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move, as it can get slippery!
The Cliff — Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
V-Connect — Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
The Bridge — Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.
The Slope — Users must climb up a six-foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!

September 24th combination | Step, Bridge, V-Connect, Slope

Can’t make it? Come visit us next time!

Wednesday, October 29, 5:00-8:00 pm | Step, Cliff, V-Connect, Slope
Wednesday, December 3, 5:00-8:00 pm | Step, Bridge, Cliff, Slope

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

Mark your calendar! Registration for session 2 of Fall 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs opens on Wednesday, September 24 at 8:00am!

Explore our programs for all ages and abilities:
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months to 3 years)
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years)
– Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years)
– Huskies Swim Training (ages 6-17 years)
– Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older)
– Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older)
– Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

We’re excited to announce that beginning with Fall 2025 program registration, we will be transitioning to a NEW RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION SYSTEM designed to better support our youth and family programming. As part of this upgrade, there is an important change to how you will register your child for youth programs:

Important Information for Parents/Guardians:
To register your child for aquatics programs this coming fall, you’ll need to:
1. Create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
2. Add your children as your affiliates (with their date of birth)
3. Register your child through their affiliate profile (profile options in top right corner), not your own, for any program with an age requirement
This ensures accurate participant info and correct age group placement.

Create your accounts early to be ready!
Additional information on how to create your user account can be found here.
Additional information on how to create your child’s affiliate account can be found here.

Thank you for your support as we make this exciting transition! We’re confident this new system will offer a more user-friendly and efficient experience for all.

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

See you at the pool!

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 Tuesday through Friday on the first floor of Fisher Hall.

Check the Sustainable MTU instagram highlights for the latest meal, and check the HuskyFAN calendar (https://www.mtu.edu/huskyfan/) for pantry hours!

Drop by the Wadsworth Hall Garden on Sunday evenings from 5-6pm through the month of September. Dig your hands in soil, meet new friends, and score some fresh veggies! Gardeners of all levels are welcome. We’ll teach you everything you need to know!

Be sure to follow SustainableMTU on Instagram and add the Sustainability Events Calendar to your Google Calendar to stay up to date on updates regarding weather!

There will be fresh produce from the wads garden in the HuskyFAN food pantry every Sunday from 6-8pm (until the weather no longer allows for produce).

Consumer Product Manufacturing (CPM) Enterprise is focused on taking you through the design process. From consulting companies and sponsors, researching problems to fix, applying research to create a solution, and finally, bringing that solution to life.

CPM will enrich your ability to work through the manufacturing process, and create real products for sponsors, no matter where your interests lie. Each project will meet you at your own experience level to help teach you more about the process. We are open to all majors, and offer a diverse number of projects that span many different interest areas.

If you are interested in CPM, please email: cpm-recruiting@mtu.edu – and visit our website!

Join us for our Career Fair Special meeting! Representatives from HDR will be educating us in-person about some of their rail projects. We will also hear from RailPros about their company. There will be free food, so come on by and become more familiar with what HDR and RailPros have to offer in a relaxed environment!

Please fill out this form to join our Winter Carnival email List to get updates!

Dive in with us! Register now for our PADI Open Water SCUBA Course!

This PADI Open Water Diver Course is conducted over two weekends and includes: 10 hours of academic instruction (some coursework to be completed independently), 10 hours of confined water training (SDC Pool) and certification dives in Lake Superior (Marquette). Upon registration, students will be given all required reading material and paperwork to complete prior to the start of the course. Class size is limited.

Course Dates:
October 10
4:00pm-7:00pm – SDC Room 237
8:00pm-10:00pm – SDC Pool

October 11
7:00am-9:00am – SDC Pool
12:00pm-4:00pm – SDC Room 237
5:00pm-10:00pm – SDC Pool

October 12
8:00am-10:00am – SDC Pool
10:00am-12:00pm – SDC Room 237

October 18-19 or 25-26
Open Dives in Marquette

Registration closes this Friday, September 26, at 11:59 pm!

Questions? Contact MTU Aquatics at 906-487-2995 or email aquatics@mtu.edu. For more information or to register, visit SCUBA.

Were you enrolled in UN1015 in Spring or Summer 2025? Submit your work to Michigan Tech’s undergraduate research journal, Paw Prints! If you’re proud of your work in UN1015 and would like to see it in print, visit our submissions page here: Submissions | Paw Prints, fill out your information, and submit a link or upload the draft. It’s that easy!

Review of submissions will begin immediately, but for consideration in the Fall ‘25 issue, your article must be submitted by October 15. The deadline for Spring ‘26 will be mid-February.

Paw Prints is part of the Ink & Ore Enterprise, made up of advanced undergraduate students. These MTU students are serving as editorial leaders for the journal and will be reviewing and selecting pieces to include. If your article is accepted, you will work with upper-division students on revising and editing your piece to polish it for publication in the journal.

Email your questions to Dr. Holly Hassel at pawprints@mtu.edu.

Keweenaw Pride is excited to present the upcoming 26th Annual Drag Show on Saturday October 4th, 2025! The show will be taking place at the SDC Wood Gym. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Michigan Tech students who bring their Tech ID can get in free! General tickets are on sale on the MTU ticketing website. The drag show is a great opportunity to celebrate an important part of LGBTQ+ culture and build community in a queer-positive atmosphere!

Important: The show will include flashing lights, fog effects, loud music, and adult language. This year we will be providing earplugs at the door, and it is highly encouraged that you bring your own to help with the sound.

How to get into Law School – meet your MSU Law admissions rep!
When: Monday Sept 29, 10-1pm
Where: MUB 106A.
Get your questions answered on admissions, scholarships, tests, essays, pre-reqs, and much more.
If you are interested but can’t make it contact admissions directly at admiss@law.msu.edu. You can also contact Susanna Peters (MTU prelaw advisor) at speters@mtu.edu for more pre-law help.

Biskaabiiyaang Collective would like to invite you to observe Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. We will meet on Walker Lawn at 6pm for a short vigil to recognize the victims, survivors, and intergenerational trauma caused by the Indian boarding school system across the US and Canada. We will then walk to the writing center (Walker 107) to watch a movie surrounding the history of boarding schools. We will provide snacks and refreshments during the movie. Please wear your orange shirts, bring a candle, and/or your traditional medicines.

Biskaabiiyaang Collective is looking for new members! Our meetings are Tuesdays at 6:15pm in the Annex Lounge. Please email us for questions or directions at aises@mtu.edu.

The Michigan Tech Office of Sustainability and Resilience is planning for the 16th annual Sustainability Film Series for spring of 2026. We are gathering input for potential films to screen and opportunities to connect with partners through academic courses or student involvement. Please let us know if you have ideas in this form

For reference: we typically show 4-5 films in Fisher Hall at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month, January – April/May, but could be flexible on the timing if required for an on-campus partnership.

Please send questions to Alan Turnquist at sustainability@mtu.edu

Come join the log rolling club at Michigan Tech Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the SDC lap pool! Have fun rolling on the logs while listening to music. Compete against friends to see who has the best balance and endurance. No experience is necessary. All you will need to do is wear swimwear and bring your Tech ID to tap in. If you choose to wear shoes while log rolling, make sure they are designated swimming shoes (nothing dirty!).

Calling all students! We’re gathering data on how satisfied students are with the University Shuttle System for our Transport Team. Please take a minute out of your day to fill out this quick survey.

Looking to refresh your wardrobe or clear out your closet?
Join us for a free pop-up thrift store in the MUB Commons from 11 AM – 3 PM on Tuesday, October 7th, and Wednesday, October 8th!

This clothing swap is a great chance to find new-to-you clothes completely free of charge. No donation is required to participate.

Want to donate? We’re accepting gently used clothing and accessories (please no swimsuits, undergarments, or pajamas). Drop-off bins will be available starting one week before the event in Wads, DHH, McNair, East Hall, Fisher, the Library, MUB, and SDC. Day-of donations are welcome too!

Come thrift, swap, and support sustainable fashion on campus!

October is Domestic Violence awareness month and SAVE will be hanging up purple ribbons on campus Tuesday afternoon. Please help us decorate campus then. The official time will be posted as an event at our Involvement Link site

Please help us help make the world a better place

Support Geek U.P.!

Get ready, Huskies—Geek U.P. returns to the MUB on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12 PM – 7 PM! This annual Comic-Con–style charity event brings together students, community members, and fans for a full day of fun.

Highlights include a cosplay contest, celebrity panel & autographs, live music, and vendors in the Alumni Lounge (video games, comics, art, music & more). Student orgs are invited to host games, tournaments, and activities in the Commons—so come hang out, play, and show your support!

Various Shifts on Sat, September 27th

Support the Keweenaw Color Run!

Join us for the 2025 Color Run hosted by Keweenaw Young Professionals! This year, we’re closely collaborating with Visit Keweenaw and the City of Houghton, with the Color Run just one of the events in the new Canal Colors Fest schedule of events during the first weekend in October.

Various Shifts on Sat, October 4th

Show off your creativity in the Homecoming sock design competition! This year’s theme, “Where the Wild Huskies Are,” will inspire a unique sock for our Food for Sock Swap event.

The winning design will be featured on official Homecoming socks, given in exchange for food donations.

Details:

Theme: Homecoming: Where the Wild Huskies Are

Design: Artwork for a sock

Deadline: May 10, 2025

Prize: Your design printed on official socks

Submit your design and make your mark on Homecoming. Complete the form and upload your artwork to the Google Form.

Reach out to Student Leadership and Involvement with questions: activities@mtu.edu or stop by our office in MUB 112.

Mark your calendars on September 5th for K-Day! K-Day is our student organization fair and is a great place to talk with student organizations and have some fun. If you would like to reserve a K-Day table for your Registered Student Organization, you can sign up here or on our K-Day website. RSO registration will close on August 29th.

Moving out/home/wherever for the summer and have some books you don’t need? Don’t throw them out, donate them the Friends of the Library! We take gently used fiction and non-fiction, audiobooks and DVDs (but no VHS or vinyl) for resale with all profits going back to the library. As long as it is not massively beat up (like a broken spine or missing cover) or heavily marked up inside, and book buyback does not want it, drop it in the shiny silver donation box located in the Library’s front vestibule. For info a couple of the categories we don’t take, see: http://lib.sites.mtu.edu/friends/donate-your-books/

If you have boxes or bags of books that you drive to campus, you may unload them at the Library loading dock during library hours, but please don’t just dump them: call a Library staff member at the Service Desk at 906-487-2508 to have someone meet you at the loading dock to bring them in.

We thank you and wish you well at your next apartment, job, and/or adventure. And congratulations to our grads!!

The Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society’s Michigan Beta chapter at Michigan Tech initiated 31 new members on April 15. The society recognizes engineers with excellent scholastic standing and exemplary character — values aligned with those of Michigan Tech: community, scholarship, possibilities, accountability, tenacity and leadership.

Congratulations to the newly initiated members of the Michigan Beta chapter:

Juniors:
Austin Bagwell — Civil Engineering
Joshua Bearley — Mechanical Engineering
Cole Bennetts — Civil Engineering
Wyat Butler — Mechanical Engineering
Lucy Cousino — Chemical Engineering
Emily Dersch — Environmental Engineering
Dominik Fleury — Electrical Engineering
Mathew Kushman — Mechanical Engineering
Grace Laura — Computer Engineering
Ethan Lore — Electrical Engineering
Brian MacEwen — Chemical Engineering
Ethan Phillipson — Civil Engineering
Andrew Priskorn — Mechanical Engineering
Nataleh Rapp — Biomedical Engineering
Sara Sand — Biomedical Engineering

Seniors:
Luke Bauer — Civil Engineering
Jayden Chow — Mechanical Engineering
Lauren Denzin — Civil Engineering
Evan Erspamer — Mechanical Engineering
Miles Heskett — Mechanical Engineering
Michael Krisztian-Terry — Computer Engineering
Maggie Norberg — Biomedical Engineering
Isaac Oldenburg — Mechanical Engineering
Drew Slade — Mechanical Engineering
Connor Solberg — Mechanical Engineering
Joshua Thompson — Mechanical Engineering
Garrett Waite — Electrical Engineering

Graduate Students:
Squire Augustine — Civil Engineering
Ahmad Bshennaty — Biomedical Engineering
Javier De La Cerda — Civil Engineering
Shipra Tiwari — Electrical Engineering

Tau Beta Pi is the oldest and most prestigious engineering honor society in the world. The association was founded in 1885 at Lehigh University, and the Michigan Beta chapter at Michigan Technological University was installed in 1904. We have welcomed 4,653 students and faculty alike into the society. This includes Class of 1931 graduate and Nobel Laureate Melvin Calvin, whose work has revolutionized our understanding of photosynthesis and plant biology.

For more information on the honor society, visit the Tau Beta Pi website (www.tbp.org) and Michigan Beta chapter website (tbp.students.mtu.edu).