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Late Night Programming – Comedian, Pete Lee

Come out for some comedy Friday, January 25 at 10:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom.  Pete mixes cutting punchlines with an underdog perspective to absolutely roast himself on stage. His likable style and self-deprecating humor have made him one of the hottest acts today. He made his television debut on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.  He’s come a long way since then, being placed 12 out of the top 100 comedians in Comedy Central’s Standup Showdown. Pete has also proved that his humor transcends demographic boundaries by winning Country Music Television’s Next Big Comic.

**This event is brought to you at no cost.  Guests are welcome to attend!

For more information contact Student Activities at 906-487-1963.

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Khana Khazana – Indian Cuisine

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Blood Drive- Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan

The 13th Annual Blood Drive will be held on January 30 from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM in the MUB Ballroom B.  No pre-registration required.   Must be at least 17 years old, 110 lbs, no recent piercings or tattoos, have eaten within 2 hours of donating, and have a picture ID.  Refreshments will be given to all donors.

This event is brought to you by Wellness and in part by your Experience Tech fee.

For more information contact Whitney Boroski, Health and Wellness Coordinator at 906-487-2560.

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HuskyLEAD – Financing and Budgeting for Your Organization

The next Husky Lead will be held on January 29 at 6:00 PM in  the MUB Commons.  Participants attending this session will not only learn about the opportunities available for student organizations to receive funding but will also focus on the ideas of collaboration and goal-setting to further their organization desires.

This leadership series has been very popular and successful among the students, especially within the last year.  These events are at no cost to students and only last an hour. For more information, feel free to check out http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/leadership/HuskyLEAD/.

For more information please contact Student Activities at activities@mtu.edu or call at 487-1963.

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Theta Chi Epsilon hosts Nostalgia Night

Theta Chi Epsilon Sorority will be holding a Nostalgia Night for the ladies of Michigan Tech Tuesday January 29, from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Rides will leave Wads lobby at 4:45 PM.  Please come join us for some Disney Movies and Mac n’ Cheese.

For more information please contact Jannah Brandt at jrbrandt@mtu.edu

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Create Connections with the Alumni-Student Professional Networking Program

The Michigan Tech Alumni Association is excited to announce the launch of an easy-to-use LinkedIn group for students and alumni to share their experience: the Alumni-StudentProfessional Networking group!

The goal of the program is to provide an easy-to-use format for students and alumni to connect. The group is currently approaching 200 members, and the alumni member backgrounds range from physicians to marketing professionals to foresters..it’s a very powerful network!

Alumni are waiting to share their experience and provide insight on questions you have on careers, grad school, interviews, studying, etc! It’s easy to join, just visit our website: www.mtu.edu/networking

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Copper Country Humane Society Club

The Copper Country Humane Society Club’s first meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in Fisher Hall, Room 130.  We will be going to the humane society afterwards to walk dogs and visit with the cats.  Rides will be available or bring your own.

For more information please contact Tyler Schroeder at tmschroe@mtu.edu

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8th Annual Railroad Night

Please join Railroad Engineering and Activities Club in their 8th Annual Railroad Night event to be held at the Shelden Grill (7th Floor Magnusen Hotel) on TUesday, February 19 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Live music and Pizza @ the Orpheum

The Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation Department and the Michigan Tech Outdoor Adventure Program have joined forces to improve user experiences at the University’s trail system. A ticket booth at the trails will be staffed during weekends to allow users to purchase passes and rent equipment on site.

The booth will be located at the main trail head near the waxing shed and open Fridays 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Daily and annual trail passes along with ski and snowshoe rentals will be available at the booth. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

For more information please contact the Outdoor Adventure Program at 906-487-2290 or oap@mtu.edu

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Sigma Tau Gamma Rush Schedule

Monday, January 21st, Snowshoeing at Hungarian falls at 1PM.

Tuesday, January 22nd, LARPing in the DHH lawn at 7PM

Wednesday, January 23rd, Dogeball at the SDC Raquette ball courts at 6PM

Thursday, January 24th, Study Session in fisher room’s 131 and 132 at 8PM

Friday, January 25th, Dog walking at the Humane Society at 5PM

Saturday, January 26th, Basketball in the SDC wood gym at 11AM

Sunday, January 27th, Jiu-Jitsu in the SDC dance room at 2PM

Rides will be given to these events.

For more information please contact Branden Devries at bodevrie@mtu.edu

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Intramural-Recreational Sports Service has the following updates:

Reminder of Upcoming Officials’ Meetings/Clinics:

Basketball: Tuesday, 1/22 @ 7:00PM in the multi-purpose gym classroom 231

Volleyball: Thursday, 1/24 @ 5:30PM in the multi-purpose gym court #1

Deadlines for Basketball, Volleyball, and Bowling are Friday (1/18) at 5PM!

Please call 487-3556 for more information.

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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

The Basketball club will be hosting a basketball tournament in the on January 26 in the Wood Gym. The cost is $20/team with prizes for the top 3 teams! If you would like to sign up, email bamyers@mtu.edu or come by our table in Fisher Hall from 10:00AM-4:00PM on Wednesday January 23.

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Kohler Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner

REMINDERS:

2013 Spring Involvement Fair

All students are invited to the 2013 Spring Involvement Fair, “Balloon Your Involvement” on Tuesday, January 22 from 4PM – 6PM in the Memorial Union Building Commons area.  Join Student Activities and nearly 60 student organizations on campus and see how you can get involved in campus life!  Organizations including Greeks, service, communications, honors, academic, club sports, awareness, music, faith-based, cultural, programming and enterprises – there’s something for everyone!  Music will be provided by Sound & Lighting Services and Jazzerz.  Cake and hot chocolate will be served.  This event is courtesy of Student Activities and is at no cost to you!

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Come Dance with NOSOTROS

On Friday, January 18 from 8:00 PM- 11:00 PM, NOSOTROS welcomes you to join them for free salsa lessons. No partner necessary and open to the public.

For more information please contact Sara at salian@mtu.edu.

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HuskyLEAD Session

The next HuskyLEAD session will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 PM in MUB Ballroom B. Utilizing Leadership Experiences in Your Job Search will cover how to express and display on your resume and throughout the interview process all that you’ve learned from HuskyLEAD and becoming a campus leader.

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Khana Khazana- Indian Cuisine

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services

is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court on Friday, December 7 from 11:00AM – 1:30PM.

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Alternative Spring Break Info Session

The fist information session for Alternative Spring Break trips will be on Tuesday, December 11 from 6:00-7:00 PM in MUB Alumni Lounge A.

For more information please contact Student Activities at activities@mtu.edu or call 487-1963.

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Holiday Swing Dance

The Swing Club is hosting the annual Holiday Swing Dance featuring live music by the Backroom Boys.  The dance lasts from 7:00 PM until Midnight on Saturday, December 15. Admission is FREE. Don’t know how to swing dance or would like a refresher? Join us in the MUB Ballroom at 6:00 PM for a free lesson. No partner or experience is required. Everyone is welcome. Formal attire is preferred.

If you have any questions please email swing@mtu.edu

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REMINDERS:

Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts Annual Gear Swap

Annual Gear Swap hosted by the Outdoor Adventure Program will be held on Friday, December 7 from 1:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Alumni Lounge. A great time to pick up some gently used outdoor gear at a great price!

For more information contact the OAP at 487-2290

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You Too Video Contest
Your objective of this contest is for you to give advice to incoming students about living on campus. Videos are to be between 1 and 5 minutes long. They should be fun, energetic, and give the incoming students an idea of on-campus life. Videos should be clear and convey your tips, hints, tricks, and advice. Students are encouraged to wear past campus event T-shirts such as: Orientation/class photo shirt, Homecoming, Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival, Make A Difference day, Gay Fine By Michigan Tech, and other Huskywear. Videos can be entered in two categories: individual and group. A group consists of at least 3 people or more actually appearing in the video. You must be a current student/staff/faculty member to be eligible for prizes. Alumni are not eligible for prizes but are encouraged to submit videos to provide advice to incoming students.
Video equipment is available for checkout from Jeremiah Baumann, in 155W Wadsworth Hall. You can email him at jtbauman@mtu.edu to put in a request for equipment. Editing software can be downloaded from the website or you can utilize other labs on campus. YouTube also provides an editing package once you have uploaded your video.

Entry Deadline is January 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM and award winners to be announced on January 18, 2013 at Coffee House, Wadsworth Hall.

For more information please go to www.mtu.edu/youtoo

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Khana Khazana- Chinese Cuisine

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Diwali Night 2012

Indian Students Association (ISA) would like to formally invite you to ISA’s biggest and most awaited event of the year, Diwali Night 2012 on Saturday, December 1. We would be delighted to have your presence felt at our event and join in the celebrations of Diwali festival. Please find enclosed early bird offer  and promo video for more details.

Broomball Broom Making with Sigma Tau Gamma

Upcoming Winter Carnival Deadlines and Announcements:

• Month-Long Statue Applications: due Tuesday, November 27, 2012 by 5pm to retain lottery priority, email bkstatues@mtu.edu with questions
• Stage Revue Applications: due Wednesday, November 28, 2012 by 5pm, email bkstage@mtu.edu with questions
• Beards Registration: Open from Monday, November 26 – Friday, November 30, 2012 at 5pm in the Blue Key office, email bkevents@mtu.edu with questions
• Rulebooks: now available in the Blue Key office (MUB 106), each organization can pick up one rulebook
• Online Special Events Registration: This was not opened Monday, November 26 as planned. Online registration will be open by Monday, December 10, 2012.
• Winter Carnival on Facebook: Like “Michigan Tech Winter Carnival” on Facebook for updates!

For more information please contact Michelle Chiodi at bkpresident@mtu.edu

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Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts Annual Gear Swap

THANKS TO ALL WHO FILLED OUT THE SURVEY!!!

Results:

Question 2: ‘What is your current status at Michigan Tech?’
Response %    Response Count
Undergraduate Student         29.6%                   273
Graduate Student                    4.7%                    43
Faculty/Staff                          65.7%                   606

Question 3: ‘Are you previously familiar with Low Impact
Development alternatives?’
Yes                                     40.5%                  377
No                                     59.5%                  533

Question 4: ‘Would you like to see an LID pond on campus?’
Yes                                     74.2%                  644
No                                     25.8%                  224

Advantages:
Aesthetics and environmental benefits.  Perhaps also skating in
the winter.
Disadvantages:
Unwanted wildlife, mosquitoes, maintenance.

Note: a solar-powered fountain is being considered to add beauty, keep
the surface from being stagnant so mosquitoes can’t breed.

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You Too Video Contest
Your objective of this contest is for you to give advice to incoming students about living on campus. Videos are to be between 1 and 5 minutes long. They should be fun, energetic, and give the incoming students an idea of on-campus life. Videos should be clear and convey your tips, hints, tricks, and advice. Students are encouraged to wear past campus event T-shirts such as: Orientation/class photo shirt, Homecoming, Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival, Make A Difference day, Gay Fine By Michigan Tech, and other Huskywear. Videos can be entered in two categories: individual and group. A group consists of at least 3 people or more actually appearing in the video. You must be a current student/staff/faculty member to be eligible for prizes. Alumni are not eligible for prizes but are encouraged to submit videos to provide advice to incoming students.
Video equipment is available for checkout from Jeremiah Baumann, in 155W Wadsworth Hall. You can email him at jtbauman@mtu.edu to put in a request for equipment. Editing software can be downloaded from the website or you can utilize other labs on campus. YouTube also provides an editing package once you have uploaded your video.

Entry Deadline is January 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM and award winners to be announced on January 18, 2013 at Coffee House, Wadsworth Hall.

For more information please go to www.mtu.edu/youtoo

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Get Involved in Earth Week 2013!

Students for Environmental Sustainability would like to invite you to collaborate with us on our Earth Week Events March 25-29, 2013.  We want to involve groups from around campus to help raise awareness of sustainability issues on campus.  Help us out by planning an event during this week to highlight the sustainability in your student org or other group!

Whats in it for you?

• Be involved in a big event on campus
• Your org will get exposure
• Recruitment opportunities
• We take care of the week’s advertisement

As long as you tie in sustainability, the format is up to you. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Hands-on activity
• Presentation
• Sale
• Booth
• Movie showing
• Concert/show
• Recruitment event
• Challenge/contest
• Game
• Social
• Flash mob
• Campaign
• Volunteer event
• Field trip
• Run/Walk
• Fundraiser
• Dance
• Anything you want!

The schedule for the week will be filled in on a first-come-first-served basis, so commit soon to get a good time slot!  Funds may be available to cover some activity costs on a case-by-case basis.  For more information or to sign your org up for the event, email Mollie Ruth (mmruth@mtu.edu).  Please share with any groups on or off campus you think may be interested!

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Extreme Skiing Film, All.I.Can

Are you ready for the snow?! Come watch the extreme skiing film “All.I.Can”, presented by the Students for Environmental Sustainability on Monday, November 26th, 7pm in Fisher 139! Free popcorn provided!
“Demonstrating the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change, All.I.Can features gorgeous cinematography from six separate continents over a two year period and the breath-taking prowess and impressive acrobatics of today’s skiers.” -itunes

Teasers:
http://vimeo.com/29320702
http://vimeo.com/31835595
http://vimeo.com/16442800 (6 min but worth watching to the end!)

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/508140252537827/

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Pumpkin carving Event

A pumpkin carving for all ages will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1100 College Avenue, beginning at 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 28.  This event is sponsored by the Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCA).  Bring your own pumpkin and carving tools if you can.  Treats will be provided!

For more information, call 482-5410.

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Study Break with Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Take a study break with Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority this Friday in a game of spoons or Scattergories. We’ll be hanging out in the basement of Wads with some snacks from 6:00-7:00PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information please contact Gabriela Shirkey at geshirke@mtu.edu .

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On November 3, the Latin party starts with 1 house Salsa lessons from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, located in MUB Ballroom A and will continue as an open dance floor from 9:00 to 11:00 PM. This event is free and open to public.

For more information please contact Sara Alian at salian@mtu.edu .

Khana Khazana

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court.

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GNAR Race – Sign Up Today!

This is the third running of the Great Northern Adventure Race, The GNAR, and we want you to be a part of it.  This introductory 3-5 hour race will consist of orienteering, Mt Biking, Running/Walking, and other challenge events working either 2 or 4 person teams.  This is a great race for first time adventure racer as well as a good warm up for the seasoned veterans.  The race will take place near the rugged and picturesque area around the Upper Peninsula city of Houghton, MI on Saturday, September 29, 2012.

For more information please call the Outdoor Adventure Programs at 906-487-2290 or visit our website, http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/oap-wellness/gnar/

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LOST and FOUND items from K-Day

There were 2 keys found at the K-Day event.  If you lost a key, please come to Student Activities, MUB 112, to claim your item.

Additional items include, a towel, hoodie, lightweight jacket, baseball cap, and few water bottles.  To claim these items, see Maryann in MUB 106.  Any item that is not claimed by next Friday will be donated to Goodwill.

The Michigan Tech Lode is looking for staff writers!

Staff Writers will write one story per week for the News, Pulse, Opinion or Sports section of the Michigan Tech Lode.  Staff Writers will also attend a weekly meeting with their respective Section Editor.  No previous experience is required as each writer will work closely with their Section Editor.  Pay for stories ranges from $12-24.

For more information please contact Krysten Cooper at kecooper@mtu.edu.

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Basketball Club: King of the Court

Join the Basketball Club, a new student organization, for an evening of pickup basketball Sunday from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the SDC. Learn more about what this competitive basketball club has to offer.

For more information contact Austin Burke at ajburke@mtu.edu.

Swing Club Lessons

Swing Club is starting its free beginner Lindy I class, which is a four week lesson series meant to teach the basics of Lindy-Hop, one of the original forms of swing dance. The first lesson will be held in the Alumni Lounge of the MUB from 6:30-8:00pm with open dancing to follow. No partner or previous experience is required.

For more information please contact Brent Nicklas  at bcnickla@mtu.edu

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Tutors Needed!

The BRIDGE Alternative High School is looking for volunteers to help tutor students in the areas of Math, Science, and English.  The hours needed are Monday – Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  The tutoring lab is located at 110 E. Quincy St. in Hancock.

Interested students can contact Trish Sherman at the BRIDGE school at 906-482-0828 or at 906-370-6424.  Any help students could provide would be greatly appreciated, even if it was just for an hour or two a week.

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Salsa Dancing

The Canterbury House Student Organization would like to invite students and faculty to come to the house, 1405 E. Houghton Ave (bright yellow one across from registration building) for the following events:

Monday, September 17,  Salsa Dancing at 7:00 PM, no partner necessary!
Wednesday, September 19, a complimentary home cooked dinner at 6:00 PM, donations accepted.
Thursday, September 20, at 7:00 PM, The Butch Factor, a GBLT documentary movie choice.

For more information please contact Eryn Grupido at ekgrupid@mtu.edu.

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ESL Tutoring

ESL tutoring available weekly at the Canterbury House, 1405 E. Houghton Ave. on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Wednesday from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

For more information please contact Eryn Grupido at ekgrupid@mtu.edu.

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Volunteers Needed for a Michigan Tech Preschool Fundraiser

The Michigan Tech Preschool is hosting a fundraiser at the SDC on Saturday, October 6 in the Multi Purpose room and is open to the entire community – including all ages up to high school, college students, and adults.  The event is a carnival theme with moon walks, inflatable slides, velcro wall, boxing ring, etc.   

If your organization would like to volunteer their time to help, please contact Ryan A. Towles at ratowles@mtu.edu by September 21.

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