The Student Scoop

Juneteenth Celebration

Join Residence Education and Housing Services for a Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 17th from 1-3pm on the Douglass Houghton Hall Yard!

There will be a trivia contest with prizes, as well as snacks and yard games available to play! This event will also have educational materials to learn more about the history of the holiday. 

The origins of Juneteenth are directly related to the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865, who were ordered to inform the enslaved people and the state’s residents that slavery had been abolished. This news was delivered more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared freedom for more than three million enslaved people living in the Confederate states. This holiday celebrates freedom for all Americans and serves as the longest-running African-American holiday. 

*Rain Location – Hillside Hall Lobby

Logo Contest for the Sustainability Demonstration House

The MTU Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH) is in search of an official project logo!  We would like to invite students across campus to submit logo designs for the SDH project.  We have over $60 in prizes available, including gift cards to two local businesses: Refill U.P. and the Keweenaw Co-op.  The official contest guidelines are attached to this email.  Logos are due on August 14th and can be submitted via this Google form. 

Bridgefest Engineering Camp needs your help!

Bridgefest Engineering Camp will take place this Friday, June 17th at Porvoo Park in Hancock, and is expecting a few hundred children throughout the day.

They are looking for graduate students, professional engineers, and undergrads to volunteer to support the days programming between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Each volunteer will get a t-shirt with the Bridgefest logo on it for volunteering their time. They have projects set up for children under 16 to complete and learn about the science behind the construction of bridges.

Hancock Rotary will be selling hot dogs, chips, and drinks at Porvoo Park at the same time as a fundraiser for the Hancock Dog Park amenities.

Please email Deb Mann at ddacoor@cityofhancock.net if you are able to help and share this with anyone you think may be interested. It is a fun event with a hands-on educational experience!

Capture Your Adventure with Student Mental Health and Well-being

Upcoming Primary Elections

The Michigan (Aug. 2nd), Wisconsin (Aug. 9), and Minnesota (Aug. 9) summer primary elections are all two months away. Now is the time to start making your plan to vote!

Start by checking if you are registered. Michigan residents can check their voter information online with the Department of State. Residents of other states can find their state verification tools on Vote411.org.

Next, ask yourself where you will be on election day. Not going to be at your permanent address? Request an absentee ballot! Michigan residents can request their ballot online. Learn how to request an absentee ballot in your state with vote.org.

Plan to be in town and ready to vote in person? Locate your polling place and the hours they will be open. Consider your schedule for that day and add your commitment to vote to your calendar so you don’t forget!

Most ballots have not yet been finalized. Keep an eye on the Student Scoop for future updates on reviewing the primary ballot in advance and helpful resources for reviewing candidates and issues in your area.

Thatcher Markham Memorial Run and Bridgefest Need Volunteer

We are proud to honor the memory of Thatcher Markham with a 5K run/walk event from Hancock to Houghton on June 17th at 7:00pm that supports the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association and Pigs ‘N Heat (Copper Country Police and Fire Relief Fund) in their missions to promote youth sports and support local fire/crime victims in the Copper Country. Thatcher’s family and our community tragically lost Thatcher at 12 years old as a victim of the 2018 Father’s Day flood in northern Houghton County. His memory has lived on through many local events and remembrances and this race is another way to make sure he is never forgotten by everyone in the Copper Country. It is also fitting that remembering Thatcher will help us with assisting local youth sports – Thatcher himself was a longtime CCJHA player – and local first-responders in their charitable work.

It takes many great volunteers to have a great event. If you can’t run/walk or aren’t up to it, but still want to help out a great cause, please email thatchermarkhammemorialrun@gmail.com to express your interest in assisting with the race. We need volunteers to help with organization prior to race day, race day, day-before registration and check-in, organizing the start and finish areas, transporting racer’s gear, helping with timing (splits), helping at the aid station, leading and sweeping the race, controlling traffic, setting up the course, etc. Even if you’re participating in the event, we still need your help. And you can still catch the parade in Houghton with most volunteer positions. Let us know what position preference you may have when emailing if any. Volunteers will need to sign a release form prior to volunteering.

If you’d like to register to run or walk, please see details at https://runsignup.com/thatchermarkhammemorialrun

Also, many volunteers are needed each year to make Bridgefest possible. Please consider signing up for a shift helping to supervise kids’ bounce houses, obstacle courses, and games on Saturday, June 18th from 12:00-7:00pm at the Kestner Waterfront Park, aka Chutes ‘N Ladders (10am setup). Please email Ryan (ratowles@mtu.edu) to volunteer if you can.

Join SLI for Plant-a-Palooza!

Bring a friend (or two!) and join us for our sixth annual Plant-A-Palooza!!

You can plant a succulent and take it home. You can also decorate the pot! Tuesday at 1 PM on Walker Lawn. We will be featuring a HUGE variety of succulents to choose from!! 

Plants, dirt, and pots will be provided – while supplies last! *Rain location – MUB Commons

Beach Clean-Up Volunteering Opportunity with KBIC’s Natural Resources Department

Summer Youth Programs

Summer is here in the Keweenaw. How will you make a difference this summer?

Join our team at Summer Youth Programs to help students in grades 6-11 explore their interests and experience college life this summer at Michigan Tech! You’ll build critical leadership and interpersonal skills while spending the summer in Houghton! Meet students from across the country and around the world while you lead their discovery of the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. 

We’re looking for leaders like you to join our team this summer!

GSG Summer Softball League

Summer is on its way and so is GSG’s summer softball league! This no-holds-bar extreme slow-pitch Softball League will be held over the Summer Semester from June 9th to August 6th! Games will be held weekly on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with Tuesday reserved for makeup games.

Don’t have any softball equipment you say? Well, no worries here! GSG will provide bats, balls, and gloves for every registered player. Of course, if you do have your own equipment, you are more than welcome to use them. Also, feel free to start recruiting for your team. Those who are not affiliated with a team but are interested in playing are welcome to register solo. We will find a team for you. If you don’t have enough players for a team, still register! We will help you to fill your team with available solo players.

Registration closes Thursday, June 2nd by midnight. For more information, visit https://gsg.mtu.edu/softball/

• Link to sign up

• Link to website

Throwback Thursday: 90’s Craft Edition

Join us for Throwback Thursday: 90’s Craft Edition – complete with some of your favorite crafts from the past!

Stop by the MUB Commons on Thursday, May 26 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm to make crafts, have some fun, and meet new people!!!

Crafts include:

• friendship bracelets
• velvet posters
• scratch art
• sand art wish bottles
• and more!!!

*Everyone is welcome, crafts are while supplies last.

Help the Angel Mission move to their new home!

After twenty years of serving the Keweenaw, the Angel Mission is moving to a new permanent location this Thursday, May 27th from 10 AM-3 PM. Volunteers will assist in loading store contents into a U-haul at their current location 119 5th St, Calumet, MI and unloading at their new address 433 5th St. Calumet. All community members are invited to assist!

The Angel Mission offers a variety of programs, including a free store that provides clothing and other household essentials, a food pantry, assistance with home heating and medical costs, a winter clothing giveaway, and the Angel Tree Christmas program. The organization is supported by the Portage Lake United Church in Houghton.
Sign up online through GivePulse or contact co-chairs Terry LaBonte (sterry@chartermi.net) orMike Quello (mydogdaffy@yahoo.com) for additional information.

Plant-A-Palooza is back!

Bring a friend (or two!) and join Student Leadership and Involvement for our sixth annual Plant-A-Palooza!!

You can plant a succulent and take it home. You can also decorate the pot! Tuesday at 1 PM on Walker Lawn. We will be featuring a HUGE variety of succulents to choose from!!

Plants, dirt, and pots will be provided – while supplies last! *Rain location – MUB Commons

Capture your Adventure this Summer!

Are you passionate about going on adventures and getting the chance to win cool prizes? Well then, we have the summer challenge for you!! Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being for the 2nd annual Capture Your Adventure summer photo challenge. With ten weeks of fun themes, weekly prizes, and four grand prizes, you’ll have a blast! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to follow along and #CaptureYourAdventureMTU !  

HuskyFAN Summer Information

MUB Board Presents…

Are you a tired college student? Stop by the MUB Commons on April 21 from 6-8pm to unwind before exam week! There will be supplies for a variety of crafts including string art, origami, macrame, and bracelets. You just need to bring yourself and have fun. Don’t miss your last chance to relax before finals!

K-Day Registration is OPEN

Sunny days are heading your way! Grab your flip-flops and sunglasses because we are heading to the beach!! K-Day Registration is officially open, so reserve your spot now! Space and resources are limited, so do not delay!  This year’s theme will have you soaking up the fun at K-Day!  Organizations can get creative with this beach vibes-themed student organization fair!

K-Day, or Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition that will be held on Friday, September 9 beginning at noon. Students head to Chassell Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and music – it’s like a day at the beach!  K-day typically sees 3000-4000 students so this is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  Please have your organization’s event finalized before registering HERE.  

Keep in mind, the person you list as the primary contact for your organization’s registration will be the one receiving all communications.  They will need to keep an eye out for emails during the summer in case of any changes that are made to K-Day due to any updates we may need to make in regards to our campus Healthy and Safety Levels. 

Questions about K-Day can be directed to Rochelle Spencer at raspence@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1963.

Earth Day Dinner

Join us on April 22nd, 4-7 pm for the 2nd annual Earth Day Dinner! 90% of the food served in the McNair Dining Hall will be plant-based and 100% of the food and paper waste generated at the dinner will be diverted from the landfill. Some menu items include Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas, Red Lentil Curry, and Portabella Mushroom Burgers. Wads will have more plant-based options and a waste diversion station. Students with a meal plan are encouraged to donate any remaining guest passes to be used by off-campus students, faculty, and staff.

Swing on By!

Need a break from studying? Come to the MUB Alumni Lounge from 6 pm – 9 pm on Sunday, April 24th to get your blood pumping while listening to jazzy tunes by the Backroom Boys. This free Swing sponsored event is open to the Michigan Tech community and general public. No dance experience necessary and $5 donations are greatly appreciated. Hope you’ll swing by!

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Each year, Michigan Tech students give their time and talent to benefit our community through campus programs like Make a Difference Day and Alternative Spring Breaks, as well as independent community service. In the past calendar year, 772 volunteers tracked their service on our volunteer management software, GivePulse. Together they have given 10,948 hours of service to our community. Thank you to each of those volunteers and all of the volunteers here in the Keweenaw who make our community stronger together!

Haven’t tracked your own service hours yet? Login to GivePulse using your Michigan Tech SSO today to add your impact! Creating your account is simple!

Want to get more involved in service? Login to GivePulse to find local and remote opportunities to give back.

Film Board Presents…

Join us this weekend for a special double showing of the amazing films Batman (1989) and The Dark Knight

Batman 1989 showtimes:
Friday Apr 22nd: 5:30,8:30,11:30

The Dark Knight showtimes:
Saturday Apr 23rd: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Batman 1989 is Rated PG-13 for language, some nudity, and violence 
The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and some menace

Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 3$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.

5:30 Showtimes are to be shown with subtitles now!

The end of the semester often comes with a lot of stress. The Library wants to help! Along with campus partners, we are planning things to help ease that stress, encourage much needed breaks, and help you ace your exams. 

• Pause with Paws: Apr 21, 1-3pm —  Come hang out with library staff members’ adorable pets to dole out scratches and get some fresh air! Rovano Plaza 
• Stress-Free Finals Massages: Apr 23, 1-5pm  — Melt away the stress of finals week – no appointment needed! Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Library 103 and Staff Lounge (first floor)
• Pet Therapy: Apr 24, 1-3pm  — Spend time with trained therapy dogs for adorable destressing. Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Main Exhibit Hallway (first floor)
• Pancake Breakfast: Apr 24, 7-10pm  —  Up late studying? Grab some pancakes and bacon served up by the university administrators. Library Cafe 
• Snack Attacks: Apr 25, 26, & 27, after 6pm —  Stay fueled up during the final push with free snacks. Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Library

All Week

• See your pets while you study! — We’re compiling your pet photo submissions into a slideshow that will run on the library TVs during finals week.
• Brain Break Stations — give your brain some time off with games, coloring, and other odds and ends to fidget with. First and Second Floors
• VPOL Unplugged Space — Take a calm and quiet break from your screens and papers while relaxing in our comfiest chairs. East Reading Room, starting Apr 21 after 4pm

Admissions is Hiring!

Are you staying in the Keweenaw this summer? Are you looking for more hours for work? Apply to be a tour guide or desk worker with Admissions!

Requirements: Must be an undergraduate student (or May Grad) who has completed two (2) semesters at Michigan Tech. Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be in good academic and social standing.

Campus Tour Guide: Show prospective Michigan Tech students and their families around campus while sharing your own amazing student experience to help them with their college decision. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 9:00-10:30 a.m., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 11:30-1:00p.m., and 2-4 p.m. These shifts include both our am and pm tours as well as front desk visitor check-in.

Apply on Handshake!

Women in Physics Presents…

MTU alumni Dr. Binita Hona will be talking about her research as well as her journey as a student at Michigan Tech. She is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Utah. Her research title is “Periodic Emission from a Gamma-ray Binary”.
Please join us for a virtual interactive seminar brought to you by the Women in Physics if you want to; 1) Learn about High-Energy Astrophysics2) Ask questions about the postdoc application process3) Hangout with us and enjoy free snacks 

Time: 5:30 – 7 pm
Date: April 21, 2022Place: GLRC 202Event type: Hybrid
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94108112278?pwd=T1dHT2FvRzh3aGpzUU5sVGI5MWVMUT09”

The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being Presents…

Join Jade and Cat at the husky statue Saturday night at 11:45pm to decompress before finals with snacks and screaming with friends right at midnight! Hope to see you there!

What you put into a class is what you will get out of it, so make the water work for you! Come find your depth. Whether you prefer the deep or the shallow end, you won’t be in over your head. Use the water for a workout that is low on impact but high in resistance, which will get your heart pumping and leave you feeling energized.

Apply for University Innovation Fellows!

The UIF program can empower you to become an agent of change! You will learn about human-centered design through Stanford’s d.school and get the chance to go to a conference in Silicon Valley, California! Applications are due by April 21st at 5pm.

As we come to the end of the 2022 spring semester at Michigan Tech, we have a few important updates to share regarding planned maintenance and general projects in the SDC as we make the transition to summer beginning April 30.

Friday, April 29 – Last day of Spring Semester building operations.
Saturday, April 30 – MTU Spring Commencement (SDC CLOSED)

Sunday, May 1 – Sunday, May 8 (SDC CLOSED)

Facilities that will be open
Gates Tennis Center: Monday-Friday 9 am-7 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Michigan Tech Nordic Trails
University Images
April 30, 8:00 am-5:00 pm and May 1st, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
May 2-15; Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday Noon-5:00 pm, Closed on Sunday

Monday, May 9 – Sunday, May 15

Facilities that will be open
Gates Tennis Center
Monday-Friday 9 am-7 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Michigan Tech Nordic Trails
OAP Rental Center
Monday-Friday 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-6:00 pm
Fitness Center (Temporarily reduced hours)
Monday-Friday 7:00 am-11:00 am & 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-5:00 pm
Racquetball Courts (Temporarily reduced hours)
Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-5:00 pm
Locker Rooms 104, 105, 109, 109F, 109G, 107, 207B
Monday-Friday 6:30 am-7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am-5:30 pm
Recreation Office
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Ticket Office
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon-5:00 pm
University Images
Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday Noon-5:00 pm, Closed on Sunday

Monday, May 16

Facilities that will be re-open
Climbing Wall
Pool
Locker Room 110
Multipurpose Room and Varsity Gym
Shooting Range
Planned maintenance and general projects that will take place during the SDC closure include:

SDC: Annual campus steam shutdown (no heat or hot water)
Ice Arena: Water Lines Replacement (no water)
SDC: Tile floor wax resurfacing (2nd floor)
Shooting Range: Trap, filters, and ductwork cleaning
Fitness Center: Upholstery Replacement, Additional Hallway Benches/Coat Racks
Recreation Office: Carpet replacement
Climbing Wall: OAP Staff Certification Training
Pool: Staff training, restricted access due to construction in SDC locker room 110
Locker Room 110: Sauna Renovation
Multipurpose Room and Varsity Gym: Floor Refinishing

Thank you for your patience during this short interruption as we work through these much-needed projects. For current SDC members, please accept complimentary access to Gates Tennis Center and the Michigan Tech Trails from April 30 to May 15. In addition, select areas in the SDC have been made available on a reduced schedule, therefore requests for SDC membership extension will not be accepted. We view this temporary shutdown as a way to make a positive impact on multiple areas of the facility without causing the need for further/additional/unplanned closures and disruptions. We stand by our commitment to make improvements to our facility that will benefit our users today and into the future.

The SDC will reopen fully on Monday, May 16, with summer hours in place through Sunday, August 29. Please note that the SDC and the Gates Tennis Center will be closed on May 30 and July 4 for University recognized holidays.

Celebrate Earth Week at MTU!

Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day this year? From April 16-23, Michigan Tech is hosting a week-long celebration offering many opportunities to get involved and learn about sustainability in your community! See the flyer below or check out the Sustainability Blog for more information.

Film Board Presents…

In Collaboration with GSG – Django Unchained

GSG & Film Board join forces to bring you Grad Movie Weekend! Catch the story of Django, a former slave turned freeman who just wants to get his wife back.

When? 
Friday, April 15th: 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30pm
Saturday, April 16th: 2:30 and 5:30pm
Where? Fisher 135

Free tickets for grad students and their families.

Django unchained is Rated R for language, nudity, and strong graphic violence 

In Collaboration with BSA – BlacKkKlansman

Blakkklansman showtimes:
Saturday Apr 16th: 8:30,11:30
Sunday Apr 17th: 2:30,5:30,8:30

BlacKkKlansman is rated R for language, violent material, racial epithets, and some sexual references 

Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 3$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.

5:30 Showtimes are to be shown with subtitles now!

Navigating Advisor/Advisee Relationships

Many advisor/advisee relationships are positive and productive; others can be challenging and difficult. Communication, power dynamics, different expectations, and more, can make these relationships difficult to navigate, and even negatively impact graduate students’ experiences at the professional and personal levels.

Please join us on April 14, 2022, from 9.00am to 10.00am for a webinar that addresses these difficulties. Dr. Debra Charlesworth and Anna McClatchy will discuss ways to navigate advisor/advisee relationships and resolve problems that may arise. There will be time for a Q&A session.

Register here!  https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/advisoradvisee

Become a Donor with Michigan Tech Football

The MTU Football Team is joining with the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation and Be the Match, to help register people to go on the national registry as a blood stem or bone marrow donor.  All that is involved to be on the registry is providing some information, and swabbing the inside of your cheek.  Get In The Game and save a life!  (Chance of becoming a match and being selected during your lifetime on the registry is .006 percent).  They are looking for Donors between 18-40 years of age.
This event will be held Wednesday, April 20th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Lobby of Fisher Hall.  If you are interested, you can join the national registry online or by stopping by our booth on Wednesday, April 20th in Fisher hall and registering.  

WANTED: CAMPUS LEADERS

MTU’s chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary is opening up applications for residence hall students who are interested in joining!

A good candidate for NRHH is a resident who is active in their community, has given recognition to others, and has performed acts of service on small or large scales. Being a housing organization, NRHH does focus on the demonstration of these qualities in the residence halls but also recognizes contributions to the greater campus and Houghton/Hancock community as a whole.
We have two forms to be used, the first one is the application form itself, and the second form is for individuals to nominate potential members to NRHH. Anybody is able to submit a nomination (including you!), however, the applicant must be an MTU student living on campus to be eligible to apply.

The nomination form closes on Wednesday, April 13th at 5pm and the application form closes Wednesday, April 20th at 5pm. If you have any questions about NRHH or the application process, contact our Recruitment Chair Emily Vincent at epvincen@gmail.com
Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/hhmJax3skGrnTL9R8  Application Form: https://forms.gle/7m9v3K3o1zkyMZGE7

MUB Board Presents…

Spring Fling – Outer Space Edition

We will be hosting our annual Spring Fling this Friday, April 15th from noon-4pm. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating spring with our student organizations all across campus with free food, inflatables, and music!

A Drive-In Cinema

Power up your DeLoreans, recharge your flux capacitors, and drive on over to the Rozsa Lot 9 this Saturday, April 16th to join us in winding down after a successful semester. The show will start at 8pm streaming through FM 88.5 so sit back, relax, and come watch Back to the Future. Feel free to grab your favorite snacks, snag some friends, and pack up those fuzzy blankets. This event is FREE to students and $5 for community members.

ProCRAFTination

Are you a tired college student? Stop by the MUB Commons on April 21 from 6-8pm to unwind before exam week! There will be supplies for a variety of crafts including string art, origami, macrame, and bracelets. You just need to bring yourself and have fun. Don’t miss your last chance to relax before finals!

This week in Michigan Tech Recreation

Registration for the three Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Courses is now open! This is the course you must take to get your Michigan CPL. This is the premier course in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) course covers what you need to carry a loaded weapon safely in open spaces. Rental equipment is available for an additional fee. Students will receive a copy of the course material on the day of class. No experience is necessary.

The HuskiesFit Group Exercise Class highlighted this week is HIGH Fitness! HIGH Fitness is a hardcore, fun fitness class set to pop music participants can sing along to. It incorporates high-intensity plyometrics and toning with easy-to-follow choreography. It’s like Jane Fonda meets HIIT Training. Come join the fun!

Does the end of the semester have you struggling to eat healthily and purchase groceries? Do you need access to food during this time?

Canterbury House is offering free food and toiletry items to members of the Michigan Tech Community. Use the Google Form to place an order and select a pick-up time and we will contact you when your order is ready.

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The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being presents…

Brain Break

We’re in the final weeks of the semester, which means we are all in need of a brain break! Stop by the library on Wednesday, April 13th to get some self-help resources and activities and some self-care information!

Furiously Happy Book Club

Meet with Jade for a Wednesday Book Club! This week students will meet in room 243 in the library to discuss Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson! This book club is about encouraging students to understand the difference between surviving life and living life, so come out and enjoy some reading with us!

3WOW

Week 2 of the 3WOW challenge is officially complete! Thank you to all who participated! We will be focusing on nutrition for week 3. If you have not participated yet and still want to, just hop right in and post your pictures using the #MTU3WOW. The week 3 challenges are posted on the CSMHW social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and you can follow wherever works best for you! Click the link, https://www.mtu.edu/well-being/workshops-programs-events/events/ to learn more, or visit our social media!

Howl With the Huskies

Come join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being to Howl With The Huskies on Saturday, April 23rd! We will meet at the Husky Statue at 11:50pm and scream at 11:59pm!

Earth Day Dinner

Join us on April 22nd, 4-7 pm for the 2nd annual Earth Day Dinner! 90% of the food served in the McNair Dining Hall will be plant-based and 100% of the food and paper waste generated at the dinner will be diverted from the landfill. Some menu items include Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas, Red Lentil Curry, and Portabella Mushroom Burgers. Wads will have more plant-based options and a waste diversion station. Students with a meal plan are encouraged to donate any remaining guest passes to be used by off-campus students, faculty, and staff.

Line 5 Presentation and Forum

Did you know that Enbridge Energy is operating the Line 5 Pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac illegally? Did you know that Line 5 only provides propane to roughly 12,000 homes and businesses in the UP and that other propane sources and providers already exist? Join us for a public forum with Line 5 activists Art Hirsch & Susan Holcombe (members of the Lansing Climate Reality Chapter) and Gary Street (an MTU alum) who will dive into the history of Line 5, the current status of Line 5, and how Line 5 affects the Upper Peninsula. Presenters will be tuning in virtually, patrons can attend in person (Fisher 138) or on Zoom (81094555102).

Ducks Unlimited Banquet 2022

When: April 8th, 2022 5:00 PM
Where: The Continental Fire Co. Houghton, MI

Tickets are $25 if bought before the event, or $30 at the door. Cash and card will be accepted at the door.
Tickets can be bought online using the QR code.

Each ticket includes dinner, a free raffle entry, and a Duck’s Unlimited Membership.

All proceeds go to wetland conservation projects around the US.

SHPE Presents: Gala Latina

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is presenting Gala Latina. Gala Latina is open to everyone in the Michigan Tech Community and will be held on April 16th from 6-9 PM in the MUB Ballroom. Our event will include food, music, and a free raffle.

LGBTQIA+ Equity Forum

Keweenaw Pride is hosting two forums for students to share their experiences at Michigan Tech as members of or allies to the LGBTQIA+ community. We encourage students to share both positive and negative experiences and there will be a designated time for students to offer suggestions on what could be done to improve the LGBTQIA+ experience on campus. The forums will be held on Thursday, April 7, and Friday, April 8, both starting at 7pm. Students are welcome to attend one or both events. If you plan to attend, please fill out the RSVP form so we know how many people to expect. Any students who would prefer to submit written responses or are unable to attend the forums are invited to share their experiences via a survey. We look forward to seeing you or reading your responses!
RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/hALCDB42SaXPkcWF7
Survey: https://forms.gle/UA4h8Mz2y3UmZXRY7

Film Board Presents:

SING 2

Saturday, April 9th: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, April 10th: 2:30, 5:30, 8:30

Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show. Sing 2 is Rated PG for some rude material and mild peril/violence.

Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 3$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day!

5:30 Showtimes are to be shown with subtitles now!

The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being Presents…

We’re in week 12 of the semester, which means we are all in need of a brain break! Stop by the library on Wednesday, April 6th to get some self-help resources and activities and some self-care information!

Meet with Jade for a Wednesday Book Club! This week students will meet in room 243 in the library to discuss Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson! This book club is about encouraging students to understand the difference between surviving life and living life, so come out and enjoy some reading with us!

Come crochet with our student worker Kady G. this Thursday in the Makerspace! You can sign-up here (https://forms.gle/4bc7L9yaHF1qgMU89).

Week 1 of the 3WOW challenge is officially complete! Thank you to all who participated! We will be focusing on mindfulness for week 2. If you have not participated yet and still want to, just hop right in and post your pictures using the #MTU3WOW. The week 2 challenges are posted on the CSMHW social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and you can follow wherever works best for you! Click the link, https://www.mtu.edu/well-being/workshops-programs-events/events/ to learn more, or visit our social media!

The Thanksgiving Play

How hard can it be to celebrate Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month at the same time? Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of teaching artists scrambles to create a show that somehow manages to celebrate both while avoiding any cultural missteps.

Schedule
Each evening, dinner is served at 6:45 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Following the show, there will be a brief panel discussion. 
Shows will be performed over two weekends from Thursday, March 31 to Saturday, April 9. 

Tickets
Tickets are reserved by table and must be purchased in advance. Prices include your dinner, ticket to the performance and after-show discussion.
Student Half Table (two tickets): $20 with Experience Tech Fee
Full Table (four tickets): $120 | Half Table (two tickets): $60 for the general public
Get your tickets online. 

SENSE Enterprise needs your feedback!

The SENSE Enterprise (Strategic Education through Naval Systems Experiences) is looking for student perspectives on renewable energy and the blue economy! Share your thoughts by signing up for a time to chat with us for 15 minutes here (slots 10 am – 12 pm on Thurs 4/7 and Fri 4/8). Or, don’t sign up and just drop by library study room 238 between 10-11 am on Friday. Your input will help us as we continue to work on our project for the worldwide Marine Energy Collegiate Competition. 

If none of the interview time slots work for you or they are all full, please fill out our online survey instead to share your perspective! If you would still like to have a conversation with us, there is an area in the form to leave a comment with your name and email so we can reach out to schedule something with you.

Did you know Michigan Tech has a thriving business program?

 It’s true—the College of Business is accredited by the same institution as Harvard, Dartmouth, and Yale. We are a community of 400 Tech students, offering STEM-centered business majors including accounting, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. Graduate degrees include the TechMBA®, a Master of Engineering Management, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics. Discover the MTU business major that fits your passions and goals by using our major finder tool: mtu.edu/business/undergraduate/majorfinder/

MUB Board Presents…

Tech Arts Festival

Join us in celebrating the beauty of our snowy home with the Michigan Tech Arts Festival, from Monday, April 4 to Saturday, April 9! This year’s theme is “A Day in the Keweenaw”.
All Week: Student Art Exhibit – Submit a pic of your Keweenaw themed art to mubboard@mtu.edu by April 4th for information on how to turn in your piece.
Monday, 6pm: Hand Letter a Custom Mug – Join Natterdoodle in Fisher 135 as they teach you hand lettering to adorn a mug to bring home. Space is limited.
Wednesday, 7pm: Build a Lift Bridge Model – Work with the coaches at the Alley Makerspace to assemble and decorate a wooden Portage Life Bridge to take home.
We hope to see you there!

Painting with a Twist 

Grab a few friends and join us for a night of follow-along painting with some tasty charcuterie boards and beverages!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Check out the ticket link for more information: bit.ly/paintingwithaTwist

*Must be 21 to attend

Spring Fling Registration – CLOSING SOON

Looking for a chance to show off your organization, relax from the long semester, and meet some new students? Then you should sign up for the Annual Spring Fling – Outer Space Edition! Registration is now open and will close on Monday, April 4th.

Register your RSO HERE!!!

Society of Intellectual Sisters presents… Bra Show 2022

Society of Intellectual Sisters is presenting Bra Show 2022, Mardi Gras! The Bra Show is a fundraising event for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and we will be hosting our event on April 2nd from 7-9 PM in MUB Ballroom. Our event will include a runway show of fun bras that are designed and modeled by our community, there will be food and plenty to enjoy that evening, scan our QR code for more info about the show and donating!

2022 FIRST Robotics Competition Opportunities

The 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition, Kingsford District event is looking for volunteers! This event will be held at Kingsford High School on April 7-9.

For the event as a whole, there are many volunteer opportunities that are geared to a wide variety of experiences, interests, and availability for those looking to get involved in the FIRST community. More information about the FIRST program, in general, can be found at FIRST | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (firstinspires.org).
In addition, below is the Recruitment Flyer. Judging will take place on the Friday and Saturday of the event (April 8-9; 7:30 am- 6pm). No previous experience or knowledge of robots is necessary as there are both technical and non-machine (e.g. Entrepreneurship, Team Spirit, etc.) awards.

Anyone with interest or questions about volunteering at this event can contact me (kflickinger@firstjudges.org) or the Event Volunteer Coordinators, Haley (haedie@mtu.edu) or Richelle (rbarker@diisd.org).

The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being presents…

Meet with Jade for a Wednesday Book Club! This week students will meet in room 243 in the library to discuss Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson! This week’s book club will be an introduction to the book and will include free book handouts, scheduling discussions, and more! This book club is about encouraging students to understand the difference between surviving life and living life, so come out and enjoy some reading with us!

Join Savannah in the library this Wednesday from 6-8pm to gather some Brain Break self-help resources and information! As the semester comes to a close, we all could use a little rest and self-help to push us through the final weeks. Taking a Brain Break might be just what you need, so stop by and learn how to help yourself!

Now Hiring for GLAS coaches!

The Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) is now hiring coaches for the 2022-23 school year. Coaches work with international graduate students on communication, US university teaching practices, orientation to campus and community, and cultural exchange. Coaches gain valuable skills in working with international students which looks great on a resume!  Interested undergraduate students can apply now on Handshake!  More information about GLAS can be found on our website.

Remedy Drive Counter-Human Trafficking Outreach Concert 

Looking for a good reason to take a study break? 

There isn’t a much better reason than a rock concert!

Come chill with Remedy Drive as they rock out and tell their stories of volunteering in counter-human trafficking. Donations and proceeds of the event go to other organizations in counter-human trafficking efforts. Hosted by Campus Crusade for Christ. Entry nis free to students with an MTU ID and $5 for community Members at the door.

This all happens at 8:00 PM, April 8th, in the SDC Varsity gym, don’t be the one to miss out!

Keweenaw Pride Presents: LGBTQIA+ Equity Forum

Keweenaw Pride is hosting two forums for students to share their experiences at Michigan Tech as members of or allies to the LGBTQIA+ community. We encourage students to share both positive and negative experiences and there will be a designated time for students to offer suggestions on what could be done to improve the LGBTQIA+ experience on campus. The forums will be held on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, both starting at 7pm. Students are welcome to attend one or both events. If you plan to attend, please fill out the RSVP form so we know how many people to expect. Any students who would prefer to submit written responses or are unable to attend the forums are invited to share their experiences via a survey. We look forward to seeing you or reading your responses!
RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/hALCDB42SaXPkcWF7Survey: https://forms.gle/UA4h8Mz2y3UmZXRY7

This Week in Michigan Tech Recreation 

Our HuskiesFit Group Fitness Classes will run through April 22! Join us for All Levels Vinyasa Yoga with Natasha for an intuitively led, create your own adventure-style yoga class with the option for modifications or the possibility to transition to more advanced postures if inclined.

Sign up for upcoming IM Sports! 

The Thanksgiving Play

This week and next the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts will be presenting a thought-provoking dinner theatre production of The Thanksgiving Play.  
In Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, The Thanksgiving Play, good intentions collide with absurd assumptions as a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. 

Schedule: Each evening, dinner is served at 6:45 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Following the show, there will be a brief panel discussion. 
Shows will be performed over two weekends from Thursday, March 31 to Saturday, April 9. 

Tickets: Tickets are reserved by table and must be purchased in advance. Prices include your dinner, ticket to the performance, and after-show discussion.
Student Half Table (two tickets): $20 with Experience Tech Fee
Full Table (four tickets): $120 | Half Table (two tickets): $60 for the general public

Get your tickets online. 

Sign-Up for Orientation Week Events

Hosting an event for O-Week is a great way to reach out to first-year students as an organization and help build and maintain the community we enjoy at Michigan Tech.

Events are first come first serve. If you fill out this form, you are indicating that you are interested in hosting an event during orientation, and you will be contacted regarding further details.

Orientation Week this year will take place from August 21 in the afternoon through August 27. I ask in the form that you include not only your own contact information but also the information of a reliable contact for this summer.

Responses are due April 9th.

Prepare for Design Expo

Prepare for Design Expo and other term-end presentations the right way – with peer support, pizza, and support from dedicated library and writing center staff!

Where: Library’s East Reading Room

When: 4pm-5pm

Registration Links: https://www.mtu.edu/library/instruction/workshops/

Please register for sessions that interest you so we don’t order too much, or worse, too little pizza! 

Canterbury House Food Pantry

Let us help you alleviate the burden of purchasing food. We offer COVID safe pick-up of groceries and toiletries to the Michigan Tech Community at The Canterbury House at 1405 E. Houghton Ave. To place an order and select a pick-up time, fill out the Google Form at any time. We will reach out to you when your order is ready.

Comedian Reggie Conquest – THIS FRIDAY!

Reggie Conquest is an actor and comedian from West Philadelphia where he started his comedy career at the legendary Laff House. He has written for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers and has been featured at a wide variety of comedy festivals. Get ready for a night of laughter and grab your friends for a show won’t want to miss! This event will take place Friday, March 25 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom.  *Please note, the show contains college humor.

Student Leadership & Involvement is hiring!

Are you an undergraduate student who enjoys campus traditions, working with student organizations, and providing excellent customer service?  You should consider applying to work in Student Leadership & Involvement.  We are looking for team-oriented and organized individuals for our summer and fall semesters!  Apply HERE. Send any questions to Rochelle at raspence@mtu.edu.

This Week Film Board Presents: Spiderman no way home

Friday Mar 25th: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

Saturday Mar 26th: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Spider-Man no way home is Rated Pg-13 for some language, sequences of action/violence, and brief suggestive comments

Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 3$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.

5:30 Showtimes are to be shown with subtitles now!

MUB Board Presents…

Live @ Lunch

Join us for Live at Lunch with Austin Cain! Enjoy some inspirational live music while studying and eating in the MUB Commons this Thursday, March 24.

Tech Arts Festival

Join us in celebrating the beauty of our snowy home with the Michigan Tech Arts Festival, from Monday, April 4 to Saturday, April 9! This year’s theme is “A Day in the Keweenaw”.
All Week: Student Art Exhibit – Submit a pic of your Keweenaw themed art to mubboard@mtu.edu by April 4th for information on how to turn in your piece.
Monday, 6pm: Hand Letter a Custom Mug – Join Natterdoodle in Fisher 138 as they teach you hand lettering to adorn a mug to bring home. Space is limited.
Monday, 7pm: Build a Lift Bridge Model – Work with the coaches at the Alley Makerspace to assemble and decorate a wooden Portage Life Bridge to take home.
We hope to see you there!

Painting with a Twist 

Grab a few friends and join us for a night of follow-along painting with some tasty charcuterie boards and beverages!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Check out the ticket link for more information: bit.ly/paintingwithaTwist

*Must be 21 to attend

Spring Fling Registration – NOW OPEN

Looking for a chance to show off your organization, relax from the long semester, and meet some new students? Then you should sign up for the Annual Spring Fling – Outer Space Edition! Registration is now open and will close on Monday, April 4th.

Register your RSO HERE!!!

Fraternity & Sorority Life Presents… Seize the Awkward

The words “I’m fine” are used in many contexts, but when it comes to our mental health, are we truly “fine” all the time? Talking to others about how you are really doing should not be awkward and together as a community, we can help make that happen. The national campaign “Seize the Awkward” is coming back to campus for the second year in a row huskies! This campaign focuses on how mental health can be extremely hard to speak about candidly: so let’s change that together.

On Wednesday, March 23th, our Awkward Art Night will be held from 7:00- 9:00 PM in MUB Ballroom A. Join us as we get creative and bring awareness to mental health and help to destigmatize those conversations surrounding it. All art supplies will be provided, please feel free to also bring your own. 

Thursday, March 24th, the Walk Out of Darkness will be held at the John Macinnes Student Ice Arena from 7:00- 9:00 PM. This walk is meant to help to make those conversations about mental health a little less awkward, and support those who may be struggling by giving them a safe space. Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, or a friend; you’re not alone in your journey. Campus and community resources will also be available at this walk for students to engage with.

Talking about our mental health should not be awkward. Let’s come together and show our faculty, peers, friends, and family who may be struggling that we are in their corner and support them every step of their journey. For resources and to learn more about this campaign, please check out seizetheawkward.org!

Railroad Engineering and Activities Club Meeting

Come join the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club for our March General Business Meeting on March 28 in Fisher 130 at 7pm.

Amanda Decesare will be presenting her experience working for CSX Transportation in coordinating railroad construction projects.

Free tacos and refreshments will be provided for all attendees!

Canterbury House Food Pantry

Let us help you alleviate the burden of purchasing food. We offer COVID safe pick-up of groceries and toiletries to the Michigan Tech Community at The Canterbury House at 1405 E. Houghton Ave. To place an order and select a pick-up time, fill out the Google Form at any time. We will reach out to you when your order is ready.

Broomball is Seeking Committee Members for 2022-23

Do you want to be a part of the epic team that makes Broomball happen? With the 2022 season officially wrapped, we are now seeking committee members for next year. Available positions include Chair, Vice-Chair, Referee Manager, Rink Manager, Web Developer, Webmaster, Public Relations, Treasurer, and Special Tasks Managers. All positions are compensated with a quarterly stipend. Join us in keeping one of the oldest traditions at Michigan Tech alive!

Apply today on our google form!

Silver Wings Info Session

2022 FIRST Robotics Competition Opportunities

The 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition, Kingsford District event is looking for volunteers! This event will be held at Kingsford High School on April 7-9.

For the event as a whole, there are many volunteer opportunities that are geared to a wide variety of experiences, interests, and availability for those looking to get involved in the FIRST community. More information about the FIRST program, in general, can be found at FIRST | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (firstinspires.org).
In addition, below is the Recruitment Flyer. Judging will take place on the Friday and Saturday of the event (April 8-9; 7:30 am- 6pm). No previous experience or knowledge of robots is necessary as there are both technical and non-machine (e.g. Entrepreneurship, Team Spirit, etc.) awards.

Anyone with interest or questions about volunteering at this event can contact me (kflickinger@firstjudges.org) or the Event Volunteer Coordinators, Haley (haedie@mtu.edu) or Richelle (rbarker@diisd.org).

The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being presents…

We’re in week 10 of the semester, which means we are all in need of a brain break! Stop by the library on Wednesday, March 23rd to get some self-help resources and activities and some self-care information!

Meet with Jade for a Wednesday Book Club! This week students will meet in room 243 in the library to discuss Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson! This week’s book club will be an introduction to the book and will include free book handouts, scheduling discussions, and more! This book club is about encouraging students to understand the difference between surviving life and living life, so come out and enjoy some reading with us!

If you are a student looking to better explore your well-being, check out the new 3 Weeks of Well-being challenge brought to you by the Center for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. Starting Sunday, March 27th, students will have the opportunity to participate in the online well-being challenge. Each week there will be the opportunity to win new prizes and grand prizes will be distributed at the end of the challenge. Visit the CSMHW social media pages to learn more!

Now Hiring for GLAS coaches!

The Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) is now hiring coaches for the 2022-23 school year. Coaches work with international graduate students on communication, US university teaching practices, orientation to campus and community, and cultural exchange. Coaches gain valuable skills in working with international students which looks great on a resume!  Interested undergraduate students can apply now on Handshake!  More information about GLAS can be found on our website.

Remedy Drive Counter-Human Trafficking Outreach Concert 

Looking for a good reason to take a study break? 

There isn’t a much better reason than a rock concert!

Come chill with Remedy Drive as they rock out and tell their stories of volunteering in counter-human trafficking. Donations and proceeds of the event go to other organizations in counter-human trafficking efforts. Hosted by Campus Crusade for Christ. Entry nis free to students with an MTU ID and $5 for community Members at the door.

This all happens at 8:00 PM, April 8th, in the SDC Varsity gym, don’t be the one to miss out!

Ask Me About Socialism – Presentation Night

Submit your questions about socialist theory, history, countries, or about the Keweenaw Socialists @ MTU and we’ll answer the most asked ones via PowerPoint! Learn more about leftism and meet the Keweenaw Socialists.
Submit Questions HERE
Date/Time: March 27th, 5pm-6pm, Fisher 138

“Ask the Dean” with The Lode!

The Lode is starting a new column called “Ask the Dean,” where students can submit questions to the Dean of Students, Dr. Southerland. Do you have a question you’d like to see the dean answer? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cdyihD8NP9FMbqZs6 You can also submit questions to The Lode directly by email: lodesubmit@mtu.edu. All questions will remain anonymous. 

Art Exhibit Scavenger Hunt!

As part of the World Water Day 2022 events, there is a scientific-art scavenger hunt. Find art pieces and answer questions from the Environmental Graphiti Exhibit throughout campus for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

Answers can be submitted via the Scavenger Hunt Google Form found on the GLRC’s World Water Say web page.

Responses will be accepted March 14-25, 2022, and the winner will be drawn and notified on March 28. 

This Week in MTU Recreation…

Husky Tae Kwan Do presents…

Rozsa Presents: Four Free Events for Michigan Tech Students

Digital Joy Workshops — Rozsa Presenting Series Thursday, March 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each Movement of Joy Workshop curates and facilitates conversations for social change through the art and research of joy developed by founder Naila Ansari. Register for this free digital workshop.

Sinkane — Rozsa Presenting Series Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Sinkane is bringing Funky electronica mixed with Sudanese pop to the Rozsa. Check him out on Spotify.
Tap in Free with Experience Tech Fee.

Vieux Farka Touré — Rozsa Presenting Series Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. One of the world’s greatest guitarists and most innovative musicians, Vieux Farka Touré, is on an American Tour from Mali and his next stop is the Rozsa! Check him out on Spotify.
Tap in Free with Experience Tech Fee.

Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate of the United States — Rozsa Presenting Series March 25 at 7:30 p.m. | Register for free Joy Harjo will read a selection of poems from her book, An American Sunrise. U.P. Poet Laureate M. Bartley Seigel will moderate a conversation about her poetry and experiences as the first Indigenous United States Poet Laureate.

Look ahead: The Thanksgiving Play —- Rozsa Presenting Series March 31, April 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 Join in this intimate dinner theatre performance of Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny play, The Thanksgiving Play, performed by Wolf’s Head Theatre. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Purchase a half-table (2 tickets) in advance for $20 with Experience Tech Fee. Half-tables may be seated alone or with another half-table, as space allows.

HuskyLEAD Presents:

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

IQ can get you far, but can EQ get you farther? We all recognize the power of relationships, but how do you develop your own emotional intelligence skills? This workshop will both introduce the topic of emotional intelligence as well as offer practical strategies and ideas for improving yours. Join guest presenter Danielle Meirow from Student Leadership & Involvement in MUB Ballroom A1 on Thursday, March 17th at 6 PM to learn more!

Student Leadership Award nominations close Friday!

The Student Leadership Awards recognize leadership, achievement, and excellence at Michigan Tech. While the deadline to nominate students for our larger awards has passed, there is still time to nominate someone in the Michigan Tech community for the following awards:
-Clair M Donovan Award
-Outstanding Future Alumni Award
-Exceptional Enthusiasm as a Student Leader
-Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance
-Rising Star of the Year
-Student Employee of the Year
-Student Organization Advisor of the Year
-Exceptional Civic Engagement Award
-Exceptional Program of the Year
-Most Improved Student Organization
-Student Organization of the Year

Do you know someone who deserves recognition in one of those areas? Nominate them today! Nominations are due by noon, this Friday, March 18th, 2022.

Please visit the Student Leadership Awards website to read the award descriptions, review the requirements of each award, and access the nomination forms. If you have any questions or concerns about the awards, please contact SLI at activities@mtu.edu or 906-487-1963.

Comedian Reggie Conquest

Reggie Conquest is an actor and comedian from West Philadelphia where he started his comedy career at the legendary Laff House. He has written for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers and has been featured at a wide variety of comedy festivals. Get ready for a night of laughter and grab your friends for a show won’t want to miss! This event will take place Friday, March 25 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom and contains college humor.

Student Leadership & Involvement is hiring!

Are you an undergraduate student who enjoys campus traditions, working with student organizations, and providing excellent customer service?  You should consider applying to work in Student Leadership & Involvement.  We are looking for team-oriented and organized individuals for our summer and fall semesters!  Apply HERE. Send any questions to Rochelle at raspence@mtu.edu.

Broomball is Seeking Committee Members for 2022-23

Do you want to be a part of the epic team that makes Broomball happen? With the 2022 season officially wrapped, we are now seeking committee members for next year. Available positions include Chair, Vice-Chair, Referee Manager, Rink Manager, Web Developer, Webmaster, Public Relations, Treasurer, and Special Tasks Managers. All positions are compensated with a quarterly stipend. Join us in keeping one of the oldest traditions at Michigan Tech alive!

Apply today on our google form!

Register in advance on Involvement Link

Desi Beats – An Indian Holi Night 2022

Following the tradition of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the Indian Students’ Association at Michigan Tech heartily invites you in the celebration of the festival of colors, Holi. We will be hosting the “Desi Beats – An Indian Holi Night” on March 19, 2022 (Saturday) from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the MUB Commons & MUB Ballroom. The event comprises enthralling cultural performances and a sumptuous Indian dinner buffet.

Get ready to taste delicious Indian food and feel the essence of our Indian culture again. We would like you to be a part of this event, to celebrate and enjoy our most well-known festival, and revel in the festivities at our home away from home. The venue for the festivity is MUB Commons and MUB Ballroom for the food and performances respectively. We hereby proudly invite you to join us and enjoy a Grand 7-Course Dinner Buffet at MUB filled with a mouthwatering list of Indian special delicacies, and of course, a complete stage show with engaging performances from Music and Dance teams.

EVENT OUTLINE:
Date: March 19, 2022 (Saturday)
Food: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm ET (MUB Commons)
Festival: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm ET (MUB Ballroom)
TICKETING LOCATION: https://mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=3976

Tickets are also available by phone at (906)487-2073, SDC Ticketing Office and on-the-spot at the MUB on the evening of the event (While supply last).

PRICE:
$10 – Students
$12 – Staff/ Community

We surely know, your presence elevates the charisma of the event. Awaiting your gracious presence. Hope to see you all there.

P.S: We will have a separate Holi Colors event later this semester on April 30, 2022 (Saturday) from 4:00 pm onwards outside Daniell Heights Community Hall.

Canterbury House Food Pantry

Let us help you alleviate the burden of purchasing food. We offer COVID safe pick-up of groceries and toiletries to the Michigan Tech Community at The Canterbury House at 1405 E. Houghton Ave. To place an order and select a pick-up time, fill out the Google Form at any time. We will reach out to you when your order is ready.

Career Navigation for Scientists – Part III (March 2022)

The Professional Development Committee at the Graduate Student Government and MTU’s Career Services are collaborating to bring you a three-part seminar dedicated to navigating careers for scientists. Panels will be made up of professionals across academia and industry within different departments and disciplines. These panels will feature brief speaker introductions, questions about their backgrounds, public Q&A, and breakout rooms for discipline-specific questions.
The third panel on March 17th, 2022 at 6 pm EST will feature MTU affiliates from departments of cognitive learning, social sciences, and humanities. Our prestigious panelists include:
Cognitive learning:
Dr. Brandon Perelman – earned his PhD in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors from MTU and is now the Human-Autonomy Teaming ERP Program Manager at Army Research Laboratory.
Hannah North – earned her MS in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors from MTU and now is a Senior UX researcher at Sleep Number corp. Between her MS and current job she also was employed as a senior human experience researcher at Kohler and a User Experience Designer/Analyst at Imperial Supplies
Social Sciences:
Dr. John Arnold – earned his PhD in Industrial Heritage and Archeology from MTU and is now the historical architect at the Keweenaw Historical National Park.
Humanities:
Dr. G. Edzordzi Agbozo – earned his PhD in Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture from MTU and is now an assistant professor of English at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington.
Dr. Hua Wang – earned her PhD in Rhetoric and Technical Communication from MTU and is now the senior lecturer in the Engineering Communications Program at Cornell University.
Dr. Maria Bergstrom – earned her PhD in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan and is now a lecturer and academic advisor here at MTU in the department of Humanities.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/scp3

Join the sisters of Phi Delta Chi for MOVIE NIGHT

Come hang out with the sisters of Phi Delta Chi TODAY from 6-7 PM for a movie night! We will be watching Megamind and snacks will be provided. All female and non-binary identifying persons are welcome! We will be meeting in the Wads lobby for rides at 5:45. Please contact Samantha Walker (srwalke1@mtu.edu) with any questions.

MUB Board Presents…

The video game night is a collab with Fighting Game Club along with Smash Club. The PS4 games include Guilty Gear, Blaze Blue, and Street Fighter. The Smash club will be bringing Nintendo Switches along with the popular game Super Smash Bros Ultimate. We will run a tourney of Smash with sign-ups at the door. We hope to see you there!

Want to test your musical knowledge? Join us for a night of musical trivia! Come with a team or go alone. Sign up with at this link or show up at the door.

Join us for Live at Lunch with Austin Cain! Enjoy some inspirational live music while studying and eating in the MUB Commons next Thursday.

Join Michigan Tech Jazz Ensembles, special guest Caroline Davis and the Alumni Jazz Band for the Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival this Friday and Saturday (March 18 and 19).

 Friday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m.

The Video Game Jazz Ensemble will kick off the festival on Friday with jazz covers of excellent video game music. Then the R&D Big Band will take the stage with a mix of music by Dizzy Gillespie, Fred Sturm, Horace Silver, Thad Jones and Herbie Hancock. The Workshop Brass Band will close the concert with energetic New Orleans-style jams. 

Post-Show Jam Session:  If you’re looking for more at the end of the night, head over to the Orpheum for a Jazz Jam Session following the show ($10 cover

Saturday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s show opens with the DK Jazz Fest 2022 Alumni Jazz Band, conducted by Adam Meckler and Mike Irish (director of jazz studies 1991-2018) and featuring Jazz Band alumni. Then, headliner Caroline Davis, saxophonist, takes the stage with the Jazz Lab Band. “We are incredibly lucky to have Caroline Davis in from New York City to be featured as our guest artist,” says Meckler. “Caroline is one of my favorite musicians today.” Together with the Jazz Lab Band, Davis — whose work has garnered praise from NPR, The New York Times, The Wire, DownBeat, and JazzTimes — will perform her original work and pieces by Thad Jones and Carla Bley. 

The festival will wrap with a post-show reception in the Rozsa Lobby.

TICKETS:
Michigan Tech students can attend and bring a friend for free with the Experience Tech Fee. Tickets for each evening are $15 for adults and $5 for youth. Get your tickets online or by phone at 906-487-1906. The Rozsa Box Office will also be open for ticket purchases an hour before the performance.

Can’t make it in person, but still want to see the concerts? Stream them live (post-show jam session and post-show reception will not be streamed).

Note: Face coverings are strongly recommended for this performance. Please visit the Rozsa COVID-19 Policies for the most up-to-date information.

Greek Life Presents… Seize the Awkward

The words “I’m fine” are used in many contexts, but when it comes to our mental health, are we truly “fine” all the time? Talking to others about how you are really doing should not be awkward and together as a community, we can help make that happen. The national campaign “Seize the Awkward” is coming back to campus for the second year in a row huskies! This campaign focuses on how mental health can be extremely hard to speak about candidly: so let’s change that together.

On Friday March 18th is National Awkward Moments Day and the kickoff of the Seize the Awkward campaign here at MTU! Join the Green Bandana Project in the library from 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM for resources about mental health. Help us to start a dialogue that is open and accepting of those awkward moments or conversations in life. 

On Wednesday March 23th, our Awkward Art Night will be held from 7:00- 9:00 PM in MUB Ballroom A. Join us as we get creative and bring awareness to mental health and help to destigmatize those conversations surrounding it. All art supplies will be provided, please feel free to also bring your own. 

Thursday March 24th, the Walk Out of Darkness will be held at the John Macinnes Student Ice Arena from 7:00- 9:00 PM. This walk is meant to help to make those conversations about mental health a little less awkward, and support those who may be struggling by giving them a safe space. Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, or a friend; you’re not alone in your journey. Campus and community resources will also be available at this walk for students to engage with.

Talking about our mental health should not be awkward. Let’s come together and show our faculty, peers, friends, and family who may be struggling that we are in their corner and support them every step of their journey. For resources and to learn more about this campaign, please check out seizetheawkward.org!

The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being presents…

The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being is teaming up with the crafting club for our Husky Hobbies felting night! Students can learn to felt with members of each organization!

We’re just over halfway through the semester, which means we are all in need of a brain break! Stop by the library on Wednesday, March 16th to get some self-help resources and activities and some self-care information!

Meet with Jade for a Wednesday Book Club! This week students will meet in room 243 in the library to discuss Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson! This week’s book club will be an introduction to the book and will include free book handouts, scheduling discussions, and more! This book club is about encouraging students to understand the difference between surviving life and living life, so come out and enjoy some reading with us!

Now Hiring for GLAS coaches!

The Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) is now hiring coaches for the 2022-23 school year. Coaches work with international graduate students on communication, US university teaching practices, orientation to campus and community, and cultural exchange. Coaches gain valuable skills in working with international students which looks great on a resume!  Interested undergraduate students can apply now on Handshake!  More information about GLAS can be found on our website.

“Ask the Dean” with The Lode!

The Lode is starting a new column called “Ask the Dean,” where students can submit questions to the Dean of Students, Dr. Southerland. Do you have a question you’d like to see the dean answer? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cdyihD8NP9FMbqZs6 You can also submit questions to The Lode directly by email: lodesubmit@mtu.edu. All questions will remain anonymous. 

Indian Trails Camp is Seeking Summer Staff!

Joining Indian Trails as an employee or intern will give you the opportunity to model, mentor, and empower individuals with disabilities, helping them develop their skills and independence through community inclusion and participation. Together, we can give clients the tools they need to make every day another best day.

Working at IKUS provides a number of unique benefits:

• IKUS serves clients of all ages and abilities, giving staff a wide variety of job experience that will serve them well when they enter the job market.
• The skills and knowledge you will acquire are transferrable to other employment settings, especially those in the human services professions.
• Working at IKUS is ideal preparation for a career in special education, PT, OT, recreation therapy, psychology, social work, nursing, and medicine.

Opportunities available include Internships and Fieldwork, Cabin Counselor, Day Camp Counselor, Skill Building Mentors, Leadership/activity staff, Health and Safety Staff, and Community Living Support Mentors. Visit their website for more information.