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The Student Scoop – March 2, 2022

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Student Leadership Awards Nominations Due this Friday!

There is still time to submit your nominations for the Student Leadership Awards! Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Dean of Students Award for Possibilities, the new William and Josephine Balconi Community Service Award, and the Percy Julian Award are due by noon on Friday, March 4, 2022. Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by noon on Friday, March 18, 2022, which include a variety of awards to recognize the efforts and achievements of our Michigan Tech community.

The recipient of each award will be honored at the 28th Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

The nomination process is simple. All awards and their information can be found on the Student Leadership Awards webpage. For each individual award, click on the award title to read more about the award and its requirements, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Questions concerning the awards can be directed to Student Leadership and Involvement at activities@mtu.edu or 7-1963. Take a minute to nominate a student or colleague today! Thank you in advance for supporting our recognition efforts and celebrating our university community.

Hiring for Orientation Team Leaders 

Summer in the Keweenaw? Heck yes! Joining our team for training and Orientation Week, August 13-27. The application deadline for this round of hiring is March 14, 2022. New applicants for Wahtera Center staff positions should visit: www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/, for all the information needed to apply. Students who have worked for the Wahtera Center previously, but have yet to apply for the 2022-23 academic year, should contact Susan Liebau directly at slliebau@mtu.edu. 

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 of 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 shows 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:
$8 – Early bird (Till Friday, March 04, 2022)
$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. 

Enterprise Day — March 02, 2022

Are you interested in learning more about Enterprise at Michigan Tech? Maybe you are thinking about joining Enterprise but are not sure which team is right for you? Learn more by talking with program staff and students from various Enterprise teams, all in one place! Enterprise Day will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 02, in the Rozsa Center Lobby. Teams will be spread out across the Rozsa Lobby.

Visit with:
-Advanced Metalworks
-Aerospace
-Alternative Energy
-Blue Marble Security
-Boardsport Technologies
-Built World Enterprise
-Clean Snowmobile Challenge
-Consumer Product Manufacturing
-Green Campus
-H-STEM Enterprise
-Hotforest
-Humane Interface Design (HIDE)
-Husky Game Development
-Innovative Global Solutions
-IT-Oxygen
-Multiplanetary Innovation Enterprise (MINE)
-Robotic Systems
-Strategic Education through Naval Systems Experiences -(SENSE)
-Supermileage Systems
-Wireless Communication

Find more information about each Enterprise team, please visit https://www.mtu.edu/enterprise/involved/enterprise-day/. Registration is not required for interested students who would like to attend. Root Beer Floats will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis during this event.

The current Campus Health and Safety Level will determine the use of masks and social distancing on the day of Enterprise Day, March 02, 2022. Please keep an eye on the Campus Health and Safety Level information page.

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.

SIS Seeking Models and Bra Designers for Annual Bra Show

Society of Intellectual Sisters is presenting Bra Show 2022, Mardi Gras! Bra Show is a fundraising event for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and we will be hosting our event on April 2nd. 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. We are currently seeking bra designers and models for our show this year, scan our QR code for more info about the show, donate, and sign up for modeling or designing!

Tech Traditions Committee – JOIN TODAY!

The Tech Traditions Committee is looking for new members!!  Would you like to help organize events like Welcome Week or select comedians that come to campus?  Do you love Homecoming and wish you were more involved?  We would love to have you join the Tech Traditions Committee!  If you are interested, please fill out this form.  To learn more about our campus traditions, check out this site!

MUB Board Presents…

Pancake Art Showdown

Have you ever wanted to watch pancake art done in real life? Well, then today is your day! We will be having free pancakes tonight in the MUB Commons at 7pm while you watch the competition unfold!
Have any questions or are interested in hosting events like these? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu.

Video Game Night

Get excited for Video Game Night! The Minecraft build-off will take place in the 2 weeks leading up to the video game night. This will go from 12:00am on March 5th until 11:59 pm on March 18th. SIGN UP! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be given out to the builder’s choice via voting at the video game night amongst the builders. Up to 3 pictures of the builds will be taken and shown off during the event. Sign-ups for the build-off will end at 11:59 pm on 3/4/22. 

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!

This Week in Michigan Tech Recreation

With fun music and traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a workout that’s mixed with cardio, body toning, and is most of all exhilarating. Land-based Zumba dance steps are more exaggerated and slower in the water.

Michigan Tech Recreation is hosting an indoor triathlon for MTU students and SDC members! Unlike a traditional triathlon, which covers fixed distances of swimming, biking, and running, indoor triathlons challenge competitors to race the greatest distance with a fixed time frame. Beginners and seasoned athletes are welcome to participate in the 10-minute swim, 15-minute bike, and 10-minute run! This event is FREE, but you must register in order to participate. Registration opens March 2! Register at buyhuskiestickets.com. 

Our March seminar is a rare opportunity to train with a world-class Aikido instructor in a small intimate setting. Gleason Shihan will focus on the internal applications of Aiki to one’s Aikido practice. For MTU students & Aikido club members, the full seminar (all four sessions) is $125 OR purchase a single session for $35. 

The SDC spring break building schedule has been announced. Visit michigantechrecreation.com for the SDC’s facility hours from March 4- March 13. 

Become a Husky Connect Mentor

The Husky Connect Mentorship Program is looking for Student Mentors. Mentors will help in aiding first-year incoming students during their transition to Michigan Technological University and the surrounding community by providing direct support and resources that will increase students’ success, sense of belonging, and engagement with the University. Mentors receive compensation during their time with the program. If you or someone you know would make an amazing mentor, apply and learn more at our website. Applications close March 4th at 5 p.m.

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The Student Scoop – February 23, 2022

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Join SLI for an Alternative Spring Break Day of Service!

Are you staying in the Keweenaw for Spring Break and looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend your time? Join Student Leadership and Involvement for an Alternative Spring Break Day Trip! On Monday, March 7th, we will be heading to Calumet to support the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home with their spring cleaning efforts. On Friday, March 11th, we will be making the short drive over to Hancock to help St. Vincent De Paul organize donations in both the food pantry and thrift store. Both trips include a free lunch for participants. Sign up today for one or both on GivePulse!

HuskyLEAD Presents: Strategic Doing

Strategic Doing teaches people how to form collaborations quickly, move them toward measurable outcomes and make adjustments along the way. Strategic Doing enables participants to design and guide new networks that generate innovative solutions. It is a new strategy discipline that is lean, agile, and fast—just what student organizations and the Michigan Tech community need to grow and thrive. Join Bre Tucker from the Enterprise Program and Mary Raber, Director of the 21st Century Education Tech Forward Initiative, to learn more on Thursday, February 24th at 6:00 PM!

Snowshoe Fundraiser for KSNAG – hosted by SWE

The Society of Women Engineers is hosting a snowshoe fundraiser for the Keweenaw Spay and Neuter Assistance Group (KSNAG). Come have fun outdoors at the Tech Trails and help support a great cause!

Tickets are $15 or $10 for MTU students and season pass holders. You can register at this link: signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44a4a622a0fdc43-snowshoe. There will be free hot coco and stickers 🙂

MUB Board presents…

ESCAPE ROOMS

Do you have what it takes to escape? Come test your skills in the escape rooms in the MUB Alumni Lounge!

The room themes are Crime Scene Investigator, time traveler, and zombies. There is no need to sign up in advance, and games will be 15 minutes long in teams of five. We hope to see you there!

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

Pancake Art Showdown

Have you ever seen those super fun pancake art videos and wanted to do it yourself? Well now’s your chance to try it out! Sign up by Monday, February 28th to work as a team or by yourself to create the best-looking pancake. 
The event will be on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7pm in the MUB Commons, and we will be giving out complimentary pancakes for the contestants and spectators!

Hiring for Orientation Team Leaders 

Summer in the Keweenaw? Heck yes! Joining our team for training and Orientation Week, August 13-27. The application deadline for this round of hiring is March 14, 2022. New applicants for Wahtera Center staff positions should visit: www.mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/, for all the information needed to apply. Students who have worked for the Wahtera Center previously, but have yet to apply for the 2022-23 academic year, should contact Susan Liebau directly at slliebau@mtu.edu. 

The Blue Economy

Want to make a difference in bringing renewable energy to the UP? The SENSE enterprise team needs your help! Please take the time to scan the QR code and fill out the survey. It only takes 2-3 minutes!

Gift of Life’s Campus Challenge

Join the Pre-Health Association at Tech in competing in the Gift of Life’s annual Campus Challenge by adding the most new names to the Organ Donation Registry! Michigan Tech is currently competing against several other schools in Michigan, all in an effort to provide life-saving organs to thousands in need. Check out how the competition is going here!It takes only a minute to fill out the form to be added to the registry, and this challenge is not limited to MTU students and staff! Share our school’s link, golm.org/go/mtu, with friends, family, and more to encourage as many people as possible to be an organ donor. One person can make a difference in dozens of lives. 

Career Navigation for Scientists – Part II

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 second panel on February 23rd, 2022 at 6 pm EST will feature MTU graduates from departments of forestry, biology, geology and mining, and chemistry. Our prestigious panelists include:

  • Dr. Adam Coble earned his PhD in Forest Science from MTU and is now the Manager of Forest Health and Monitoring for the Oregon Department of Forestry.
  • Dr. Kelsey Carter earned her PhD in Forest Science from MTU and now is Post-Doctoral Associate at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Department of Energy.
  • Dr. Rapsa Basu earned her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from MTU and now is the Lead Scientist in Precision Immunotherapy at Humane Genomics.
  • Dr. Aparupa Sengupta earned her MS in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology and her PhD in Biological Sciences from MTU, worked as a Biosafety Officer at Rutgers University, and is now a BioSafety officer at UofC-MERCED.
  • Dr. Matthew Songer earned a BS in Biological Sciences from MTU and an MD from University of Illinois, Chicago and is now an orthopedic spine surgeon and entrepreneur. He also earned a master of business administration from Northwestern University and taught at MTU and MSU.
  • Dr. Elisa Piispa earned a PhD in Geophysics from MTU, was an assistant professor at Yachay Tech University, and now is a Research Specialist and Lab Manager at the Paleomagnetism Laboratory of Institute of Earth Sciences at the University of Iceland.
  • Dr. Chet Hopp earned an MS in Geophysics from MTU, a PhD in Geophysics from Victoria University of Wellington, and is now a Postdoctoral Scholar at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the Energy Geoscience Division.
  • Dr. Bhaskar Halami earned his PhD in Chemistry from MTU, worked as a Senior Scientist at PPD in Thermo Fisher Scientific, and is now a Senior Scientist at Sirnaomics, Inc.
  • Dr. Chelsea Nikula earned her PhD in Chemistry from MTU and now works as a Higher Research Scientist in the National Physical Laboratory in the UK.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss careers with these knowledgeable people! Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/scp2

Graduate Research Colloquium

GSG is pleased to announce this year’s Graduate Research Colloquium (GRC) will be held on Tuesday, March 29, and Wednesday, March 30. GRC offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to showcase their research across the campus-wide community and work on their presentation skills for upcoming conferences. Students can give oral presentations, present posters, or do both. Due to the uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic restrictions, the event will be held in a pseudo-hybrid mode. Many conferences have been happening in the hybrid models due to the pandemic, so this would be an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with real-life experiences. Poster presentations will be held in person, and the oral presentations will be held virtually. Judges from a similar field will score all the presentations as the presenter. They will provide valuable insight and feedback on how the students can improve their presentations. 

Cash prizes are available for the top three places in both oral and poster presentations (1st – $300, 2nd – $200, and 3rd – $100). Registration is open now and it closes on Monday, February 28, at 11:59 PM. Click here to register today!

Poster Presentations will occur on Tuesday, March 29 in the MUB ballroom, 5-7 pm. GSG will cover the cost of printing posters for this year’s event so don’t let that prevent you from participating! The oral presentations will be held virtually on both days of the colloquium; they will be 12 minutes live talk (no pre-recorded video presentations) followed by a Q&A session.  The GRC event will be capped off with the annual GRC Awards Banquet. All participants and judges are invited to attend. The banquet will also be held in the hybrid mode so that people may join the awards ceremony virtually if they want. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, March 30, following the closing of GRC. Full information can be found on our website. If you have any questions please contact gsg-research@mtu.edu.

Enterprise Day — March 02, 2022

Are you interested in learning more about Enterprise at Michigan Tech? Maybe you are thinking about joining Enterprise but are not sure which team is right for you? Learn more by talking with program staff and students from various Enterprise teams, all in one place! Enterprise Day will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 02, in the Rozsa Center Lobby. Teams will be spread out across the Rozsa Lobby.

Visit with:
-Advanced Metalworks
-Aerospace
-Alternative Energy
-Blue Marble Security
-Boardsport Technologies
-Built World Enterprise
-Clean Snowmobile Challenge
-Consumer Product Manufacturing
-Green Campus
-H-STEM Enterprise
-Hotforest
-Humane Interface Design (HIDE)
-Husky Game Development
-Innovative Global Solutions
-IT-Oxygen
-Multiplanetary Innovation Enterprise (MINE)
-Robotic Systems
-Strategic Education through Naval Systems Experiences -(SENSE)
-Supermileage Systems
-Wireless Communication

Find more information about each Enterprise team, please visit https://www.mtu.edu/enterprise/involved/enterprise-day/. Registration is not required for interested students who would like to attend. Root Beer Floats will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis during this event.

The current Campus Health and Safety Level will determine the use of masks and social distancing on the day of Enterprise Day, March 02, 2022. Please keep an eye on the Campus Health and Safety Level information page.

Reimagining the Possible – Discover Engineers Week

This week, we’re celebrating National Engineers Week (Feb. 20-26). Everyone’s invited to special events on campus sponsored by Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society student chapter at Michigan Tech.

Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Eweek is celebrated each February around the time of George Washington’s birthday (February 22) because Washington is considered by many to be the first US engineer. Engineers create new possibilities all the time. From green buildings to fuel-efficient cars to life-saving vaccines, engineers work together to develop new technologies, products, and opportunities that change how we live for the better.

At Michigan Tech, the week is organized by Tau Beta Pi, and celebrated with special events on campus, many hosted by student organizations. Everyone is welcome! Please feel free to stop by and check out Eweek events as your schedule allows:

Wednesday, Feb. 23
Eweek Cake – 11am to 2pm
112 Dillman
Delicious cake from Roy’s Bakery, hosted by the Department of Engineering Fundamentals, it’s a longtime Eweek tradition at Michigan Tech!

Spaghetti Towers – 5pm to 6pm
Fisher 129
Test your engineering skills with SSC and Built World Enterprise: Who can build the tallest spaghetti and marshmallow skyscraper?!?

Friday, Feb. 25
Escape Room – 4 pm to 7 pm
MUB Ballroom A2
Join Mind Trekkers for an engineering Escape Room that is truly above and beyond!

This Week in Michigan Tech Recreation…

Register for IM sports at imleagues.com! 
Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements.

Gates Tennis Center Announcement

The boilers that heat Gates Tennis Center as of yesterday are no longer functioning.  Our facilities team has been working hard to keep our building warm for the time being with emergency space heaters.  Starting Tuesday, February 22nd, we will have two large temporary units heating our building until a new boiler is delivered and installed.  It will cause a little extra noise than we are used to at Gates.

Court 4 will be out of commission for the time being where the units will be housed.  It can still be used for pickleball with a day in advance reservation, giving time to prepare the space.  As a reminder, the ball machine can now be used on any court because we have court divider nets.  There are outlets on the wall behind each of the courts.

Unfortunately, this also means that we will not have any hot water at Gates Tennis Center until we have a new boiler installed.  If you have a need for the showers, we can issue you access to the locker rooms at the SDC.

We apologize for the inconvenience over the course of the next couple of weeks. Please feel free to reach out to Kristin Yep (kvyep@mtu.edu) with any questions or concerns you may have.

Husky Hobbies Presents…

Students can register for the in-person pour painting with Maia B. at this link:
https://forms.gle/z6EKBYeewDTSqUoF7

This Week Film Board Presents: Encanto

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

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

Encanto is Rated Pg for some thematic elements and mild peril

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!

Registered Student Organization Catering Menu

Michigan Tech Dining Services is now offering a Registered Student Organization catering menu.  The menu is discounted compared to the regular catering menus, so it is affordable to Registered Student Organizations and is only available to RSOs.

Please click the download button to the right for written instructions on how to use the Dining Services catering website, find the RSO menu, and how to order on the website.

ISA invites you to celebrate of the festival of colors, Holi

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 of 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 shows 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:
$8 – Early bird (Till Friday, March 04, 2022)
$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. 

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The Student Scoop – February 16, 2022

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This Week Film Board Presents:

Venom Let there be Carnage

Friday Feb 18th : 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

Saturday Feb 19th: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

Venom: Let there be Carnage is Rated Pg-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some strong language, disturbing material and suggestive 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!

Party in your Jammies: family friendly films, food, and fun!

Join the Michigan Tech Film Board and the Rozsa for a screening of Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II.  Wear a costume or your jammies, and enjoy crafts, lobby activities and a photo op with your favorite characters before and between shows.  Tickets are available day-of for $3 for one show, or $5 for a double feature.  

Show times, Frozen: 1pm, 6:30pm / Frozen II: 3:30pm, 9pm.  

Box Office and lobby activities are available beginning at 12pm.

MUB Board Presents…

SPEED BOARD GAMES

Come play speed board games and have some snacks in the MUB Ballroom! You have five minutes to play a game, and you’ll be switched to a new game when the time’s up. Pick up where the last person left off!

Neon Skate Night

Come join us at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena on Saturday, February 19th between 7pm and 9pm for a fun night of neon skating with Blizzard!
Skates and helmets are rentable for free, but sizes are limited! We are so excited to be working with the Skate Rental program, however, you can bring your own skates and/or helmets if you have them! Almost any type of helmet (ski helmets, bike helmets, ice skating helmets, hockey helmets, etc.) is allowed!
Have any questions or are interested in hosting events like these? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu.

ESCAPE ROOMS

Do you have what it takes to escape? Come test your skills in the escape rooms in the MUB Alumni Lounge!

The room themes are Crime Scene Investigator, time traveler, and zombies. There is no need to sign up in advance, and games will be 15 minutes long in teams of five. We hope to see you there!

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

HuskyLEAD Presents: Strategic Doing

Strategic Doing teaches people how to form collaborations quickly, move them toward measurable outcomes and make adjustments along the way. Strategic Doing enables participants to design and guide new networks that generate innovative solutions. It is a new strategy discipline that is lean, agile, and fast—just what student organizations and the Michigan Tech community need to grow and thrive. Join guest presenters Bre Tucker from the Enterprise Program and Mary Raber from the 21st Century Education Initiative on Thursday, February 24th at 6:00 PM in the Superior Room to develop this skill for your organization or for yourself!

Upcoming Barbell Club Seminar

TONIGHT! The Barbell Club will be holding a seminar in Fisher 138 on Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm titled “Principles of Resistance Training: Designing a Program for Muscle and Strength”, led by Isaac Wedig. 

The Blue Economy

Want to make a difference in bringing renewable energy to the UP? The SENSE enterprise team needs your help! Please take the time to scan the QR code and fill out the survey. It only takes 2-3 minutes!

Free Professional Headshots for Students

Text: Alumni Engagement is offering free professional headshots for students.  A photographer from Brockit Inc. will be taking photographs on February 16, 2022, from 1-5 p.m. in the MUB Commons (near the window).  RSVP Requested, but Walk-Ins Welcome.  The deadline to RSVP is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  Click here to register.

Soul Train Night

Join the Black Students Association for an evening of fun, dancing, and throwback jams.

It’s Soul Train Night!

A themed dance party where everyone is invited to dress in their best 70s, 80s, & 90s attire. Let’s boogie Saturday, February 19th from 7-9pm in MUB ballroom A.

Intramural League Events

HUSKY HOBBIES

Students can register using this link: https://www.mtu.edu/well-being/workshops-programs-events/husky-hobbies/

Career Navigation for Scientists – Part II

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 second panel on February 23rd, 2022 at 6 pm EST will feature MTU graduates from departments of forestry, biology, geology and mining, and chemistry. Our prestigious panelists include:

  • Dr. Adam Coble earned his PhD in Forest Science from MTU and is now the Manager of Forest Health and Monitoring for the Oregon Department of Forestry.
  • Dr. Kelsey Carter earned her PhD in Forest Science from MTU and now is Post-Doctoral Associate at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Department of Energy.
  • Dr. Rapsa Basu earned her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from MTU and now is the Lead Scientist in Precision Immunotherapy at Humane Genomics.
  • Dr. Aparupa Sengupta earned her MS in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology and her PhD in Biological Sciences from MTU, worked as a Biosafety Officer at Rutgers University, and is now a BioSafety officer at UofC-MERCED.
  • Dr. Matthew Songer earned a BS in Biological Sciences from MTU and an MD from University of Illinois, Chicago and is now an orthopedic spine surgeon and entrepreneur. He also earned a master of business administration from Northwestern University and taught at MTU and MSU.
  • Dr. Elisa Piispa earned a PhD in Geophysics from MTU, was an assistant professor at Yachay Tech University, and now is a Research Specialist and Lab Manager at the Paleomagnetism Laboratory of Institute of Earth Sciences at the University of Iceland.
  • Dr. Chet Hopp earned an MS in Geophysics from MTU, a PhD in Geophysics from Victoria University of Wellington, and is now a Postdoctoral Scholar at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the Energy Geoscience Division.
  • Dr. Bhaskar Halami earned his PhD in Chemistry from MTU, worked as a Senior Scientist at PPD in Thermo Fisher Scientific, and is now a Senior Scientist at Sirnaomics, Inc.
  • Dr. Chelsea Nikula earned her PhD in Chemistry from MTU and now works as a Higher Research Scientist in the National Physical Laboratory in the UK.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss careers with these knowledgeable people! Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/scp2

Husky Connect Mentor

Husky Connect Mentoring Program is looking for Mentors! Would you like to help new incoming students to adjust to new environments and to achieve their goals? Then you will be a great Husky Connect mentor! The Husky Connect Mentorship Program is looking for Huskies willing to give new students the value of their experiences. Each Connect Mentor is assigned one or two first-year students to begin interacting within the summer before the fall semester starts. Husky Connect Mentors receive compensation for the time they spend with their mentees. You can find more information and apply to be a Husky Connect mentor on our website. Applications close February 18th, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

Graduate Research Colloquium

GSG is pleased to announce this year’s Graduate Research Colloquium (GRC) will be held on Tuesday, March 29, and Wednesday, March 30. GRC offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to showcase their research across the campus-wide community and work on their presentation skills for upcoming conferences. Students can give oral presentations, present posters, or do both. Due to the uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic restrictions, the event will be held in a pseudo-hybrid mode. Many conferences have been happening in the hybrid models due to the pandemic, so this would be an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with real-life experiences. Poster presentations will be held in person, and the oral presentations will be held virtually. Judges from a similar field will score all the presentations as the presenter. They will provide valuable insight and feedback on how the students can improve their presentations. 

Cash prizes are available for the top three places in both oral and poster presentations (1st – $300, 2nd – $200, and 3rd – $100). Registration is open now and it closes on Monday, February 28, at 11:59 PM. Click here to register today!

Poster Presentations will occur on Tuesday, March 29 in the MUB ballroom, 5-7 pm. GSG will cover the cost of printing posters for this year’s event so don’t let that prevent you from participating! The oral presentations will be held virtually on both days of the colloquium; they will be 12 minutes live talk (no pre-recorded video presentations) followed by a Q&A session.  The GRC event will be capped off with the annual GRC Awards Banquet. All participants and judges are invited to attend. The banquet will also be held in the hybrid mode so that people may join the awards ceremony virtually if they want. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, March 30, following the closing of GRC. Full information can be found on our website. If you have any questions please contact gsg-research@mtu.edu.

Recreation Classes at the SDC

H2O Cadio Blast at the SDC Pool is a great way to get your heart pumping and leave you feeling energized! Students can purchase an 8-punch card for $33 or a 16-punch card for $50. The class runs every Wednesday from 7-7:50 pm! 
Registration opened February 15 for the newly announced Aikido Seminar (March 18-20). Michigan Tech students can purchase an individual session for $35 or purchase all four sessions for $125!

Gift of Life’s Campus Challenge

Join the Pre-Health Association at Tech in competing in the Gift of Life’s annual Campus Challenge by adding the most new names to the Organ Donation Registry! Michigan Tech is currently competing against several other schools in Michigan, all in an effort to provide life-saving organs to thousands in need. Check out how the competition is going here!It takes only a minute to fill out the form to be added to the registry, and this challenge is not limited to MTU students and staff! Share our school’s link, golm.org/go/mtu, with friends, family, and more to encourage as many people as possible to be an organ donor. One person can make a difference in dozens of lives. 

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The Student Scoop – February 9, 2022

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Winter Carnival Comedian – Drew Lynch

Come one, come all and help us welcome comedian, Drew Lynch on Friday February 11 at 9 PM in the Rozsa! MUB Board, Blue Key, IRHC, and Late Night Programming are hosting the hilarious stand-up comedian during Winter Carnival!
—Ticket Prices
MTU Students: Free
General Public: $10—
“Do something every day that scares you” is a motto Drew lives by. In 2015, Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent. “The person I was before would probably never hangout with who I am today” is the statement that resonated most in capturing audiences across the country, as they fell in love with his charming wit and genuine vulnerability every week of the competition.Drew becoming a comedian was almost as unintentional as capturing America’s hearts. At the young age of 19, Drew moved to Los Angeles with aspirations of becoming an actor; a dream he had since he was a kid. A freak accident just a year into his acting career left Drew with a severe stutter and crushed his hopes of ever performing again.But his continued drive to become an entertainer forced him in a different direction, often reflecting on the “softball that humbly changed his life and gave him a career”. The relatability of Drew’s real-life situations in dealing with a stutter propelled him each week of the competition – advancing to the finals and ultimately landing second place on season 10 of America’s Got Talent. Drew attributes much of his success from his ability to be honest- genuinely facing the “elephant in the room” head on.

FREE CHILI at the Alumni House during the All-Nighter

Fuel and warm up during the All-Nighter by getting FREE chili, served from the porch of the Alumni House on Wednesday, February 9 from 7:30 pm-it is gone. Don’t miss out on a delicious meal courtesy of USG, GSG, the Alumni Engagement Office, and Alumni Board of Directors. See you there!

Film Board Presents…

The Greatest Showman

Friday Feb 11th : 5:30,8:30,11:30

Saturday Feb 12th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

The Greatest Showman is Rated Pg for thematic elements including a brawl.

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 Band Karaoke

Sing. Dance. Mocktail. Repeat.
Grab your friends, family, roommates, or whoever and come join MUB Board at our annual Winter Carnival Karaoke night! This year, not only are we bringing you a live band and free giveaways, but we’ll be providing free mocktails throughout the evening as well! Come warm up in the MUB Commons TONIGHT between the hours of 8p and 11p.

Have any questions? Contact us at mubboard@mtu.edu.

Neon Skate Night

Come join us at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena on Saturday, February 19th between 7pm and 9pm for a fun night of neon skating with Blizzard!
Skates and helmets are rentable for free, but sizes are limited! We are so excited to be working with the Skate Rental program, however, you can bring your own skates and/or helmets if you have them! Almost any type of helmet (ski helmets, bike helmets, ice skating helmets, hockey helmets, etc.) is allowed!
Have any questions or are interested in hosting events like these? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu.

Upcoming Barbell Club Seminar

The Barbell Club will be holding a seminar in Fisher 138 on Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm titled “Principles of Resistance Training: Designing a Program for Muscle and Strength”, led by Isaac Wedig. 

Free Professional Headshots for Students

Alumni Engagement is offering free professional headshots for students.  A photographer from Brockit Inc. will be taking photographs on February 16, 2022, from 1-5 p.m. in the MUB Commons (near the window).  RSVP Requested, but Walk-Ins Welcome.  The deadline to RSVP is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  Click here to register.

Stage Revue

Come support your favorite organizations as they put on a great show! Stage Revue is a performance given by multiple groups of Michigan Tech students participating in individual short sketches, with a focus on comedy. These sketches will all be based on the Winter Carnival Theme: “Come One Come All to our 100th Carnival,” celebrating both traditional carnival themes as well as the rich history of 100 years of Winter Carnival. Expect college-level humor, which may be unsuitable for younger children, but no overly obscene content.
Tickets are free for Michigan Tech students and $10 for the general public. For more information check out the Winter Carnival website or the events calendar. Contact bkstage@mtu.edu with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Husky Connect Mentor

Husky Connect Mentoring Program is looking for Mentors! Would you like to help new incoming students to adjust to new environments and to achieve their goals? Then you will be a great Husky Connect mentor! The Husky Connect Mentorship Program is looking for Huskies willing to give new students the value of their experiences. Each Connect Mentor is assigned one or two first-year students to begin interacting within the summer before the fall semester starts. Husky Connect Mentors receive compensation for the time they spend with their mentees. You can find more information and apply to be a Husky Connect mentor on our website. Applications close February 18th, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

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The Student Scoop – February 2, 2022

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Alternative Spring Break 2022

This year’s Alternative Break service site is One Heartland, a summer camp for youth living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, children experiencing housing instability, and LGBTQ+ young people. At camp, young people develop self-acceptance, life-long friendships, and the courage to face the world. Service tasks will include painting, furniture construction, bike tuning, and program preparation.

ASB 2022 will depart in a Michigan Tech 15-passenger van on the morning of Saturday, March 5th, and return the afternoon of Saturday, March 12th. The cost of the trip will be $250 per person which will cover all travel, food, and accommodations for the week. Participants will be required to attend a pre-trip meeting for both planning and educational purposes.

Interested in participating? This trip can accommodate up to nine students who will be selected through an application process. Apply today via our google form! Applications are due by midnight TONIGHT! An application is not a commitment to attend. If selected, students have the option to accept or deny their spot.

Student Leadership Awards Nominations are now Open!

The Student Leadership Awards celebrate and reward the individual and group efforts of students involved across campus. Do you know someone deserving of recognition? Nominate them today! Awards include the President’s Award for Leadership, Dean of Students Award for Possibilities, the William and Josephine Balconi Community Service Award, Student Employee of the Year, Student Organization of the Year, and many more! Visit the Student Leadership Award webpage for a complete list of awards, their requirements, and respective nomination forms.

Barbell Club Event

The Barbell Club will be holding a seminar in Fisher 138 on Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm titled “Principles of Resistance Training: Designing a Program for Muscle and Strength”, lead by Isaac Wedig. 

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced lifter, this seminar will teach you about:-The major components of a resistance training program-The importance and prioritization of these components-How to design an individualized training program for increasing muscle size and strength

Winter Carnival Comedian – Drew Lynch

Come one, come all and help us welcome comedian, Drew Lynch on Friday February 11 at 9 PM in the Rozsa! MUB Board, Blue Key, IRHC, and Late Night Programming are hosting the hilarious stand-up comedian during Winter Carnival!
—Ticket Prices
MTU Students: Free
General Public: $10—
“Do something every day that scares you” is a motto Drew lives by. In 2015, Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent. “The person I was before would probably never hangout with who I am today” is the statement that resonated most in capturing audiences across the country, as they fell in love with his charming wit and genuine vulnerability every week of the competition.Drew becoming a comedian was almost as unintentional as capturing America’s hearts. At the young age of 19, Drew moved to Los Angeles with aspirations of becoming an actor; a dream he had since he was a kid. A freak accident just a year into his acting career left Drew with a severe stutter and crushed his hopes of ever performing again.But his continued drive to become an entertainer forced him in a different direction, often reflecting on the “softball that humbly changed his life and gave him a career”. The relatability of Drew’s real-life situations in dealing with a stutter propelled him each week of the competition – advancing to the finals and ultimately landing second place on season 10 of America’s Got Talent. Drew attributes much of his success from his ability to be honest- genuinely facing the “elephant in the room” head on.

Did you lose something at the comedian last week? We found a glove and a water bottle after the event.  If you believe one of these items belongs to you, please email a description of the item to raspence@mtu.edu. Any unclaimed items will be sent to MUB lost and found on Feb 16.

Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents…

Keep an eye out on the MTU Well Being socials and the student scoop for husky hobby events after winter carnival. We will be changing things up this semester and will be giving students more creative freedom along with some fun organized events.

Come out to the Tech Trails on Thursday, February 10th from 6-9pm during Winter Carnival to participate in the Bigfoot Glowshoe event! All are welcome to join in the fun!

Upcoming Intramural Events

Upcoming: Book Signing Event at Forestry Building

Book signing on Feb 10th from 12:00 noon until 5pm in the Atrium of the Forestry Building, with a behind the scenes presentation about the book, and the artwork, in G002 from 3-4pm.

Questions? Contact Joanna Walitalo at joannar@mtu.edu

SDH Open House

We would like to invite you to our upcoming Sustainability Open House on Thursday, February 10th from 4-7 pm over Winter Carnival weekend! Come learn about our sustainable systems including composting, hydroponics, aquaponics, a solar array, a beehive, energy-efficient appliances, a zero-waste household, and many more. In addition, all guests will receive free sustainable swag. 
The Sustainability Demonstration House is located at 21680 Woodland Rd, just down the road from East McNair. Parking is available at East McNair, Hillside, and Lot 10E. Masks will be required indoors. 
Please see the attached flyer for more information. Feel free to email sdh@mtu.edu with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Rush Events with Phi Kappa Tau

Join the Brothers of Phi Kappa Tau this week at the following events:
Boot Hockey – Wednesday Feb 2 5:00-6:00 PM @ Dodgeville Ice ArenaJoin us tonight at the Dodgeville Ice Rink for some Boot Hockey! Helmets, Sticks, pizza, and refreshments will be provided at the event.
Game Night – Friday Feb 4 6:30-7:30 PM @ Phi Tau HouseCome hang out at the Phi Tau House and play games like Super Smash Bros, Pool, Foosball, and more!
Fruit Ninja – Saturday Feb 5 4:00-5:00 PM @ Phi Tau HouseEver wondered what it would be like to play Fruit Ninja in real life? Come to the Phi Tau House this Saturday to smash some fruit and find out!
RIDES WILL BE GIVEN FROM THE WADS LOBBY 15 MINUTES BEFORE EACH EVENT
For more information contact:Kelby Gingerich: (701) 213-6709Mikey York: (616) 469-8997

MUB Board Presents…

Stuff a Husky!

It’s the day you’ve all been waiting for: Stuff a Husky!
Thursday, February 3rd from 6-8pm. Come make a stuffed friend with the MUB Board. Huskies, cows, red pandas, kangaroos, and moose will be available! The front of the line will begin in the MUB Commons. We hope to see you there!

Live Band Karaoke

Sing. Dance. Mocktail. Repeat.
Grab your friends, family, roommates, or whoever and come join MUB Board at our annual Winter Carnival Karaoke night! This year, not only are we bringing you a live band and free giveaways, but we’ll be providing free mocktails throughout the evening as well! Come warm up in the MUB Commons on February 9th between the hours of 8p and 11p.

Have any questions? Contact us at mubboard@mtu.edu.

Upcoming Seminar: Career Navigation for Scientists

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 first panel on February 2nd, 2022 at 6 pm EST will feature MTU graduates from departments of Math, Physics, and Computing. Our prestigious panelists include:
Derek Dykens – graduated with a BS in computer system networking and telecommunications from MTU and is now a Global Retail Industry Strategist for Splunk

Dr. Alexandria Johnson – graduated with a BS in Physics from MTU and went on to Purdue to get her PhD in Atmospheric Science. She is now an Assistant professor at Purdue University.

Dr. Manish Kulkarni – graduated with a MS in Physics from MTU and went on to Case Western Reserve to get his PhD in Biomedical Engineering. He is now working as a Senior Staff Scientist at Diagnostic Solutions and Systems.

Dr. Ruihao Huang – graduated with a PhD in applied mathematics from MTU and is now working for the FDA as a pharmacometrics reviewer. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss careers with these knowledgeable people!

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/scp1

Upcoming HuskyLead: New Date! Creating and Maintaining a Student Organization Budget

Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join Mark Holmgren from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn budgeting best practices for creating and maintaining your organization’s finances. Basics from setting up your organization’s budget tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses will be reviewed. Add this event to your calendar!

Husky Connect Mentor

Husky Connect Mentoring Program is looking for Mentors! Would you like to help new incoming students to adjust to new environments and to achieve their goals? Then you will be a great Husky Connect mentor! The Husky Connect Mentorship Program is looking for Huskies willing to give new students the value of their experiences. Each Connect Mentor is assigned one or two first-year students to begin interacting within the summer before the fall semester starts. Husky Connect Mentors receive compensation for the time they spend with their mentees. You can find more information and apply to be a Husky Connect mentor on our website. Applications close February 18th, 2022 at 5:00 pm. 

Husky Connect Open House

The Husky Connect Mentoring Program is looking for Huskies willing to give new students the value of their experiences. Mentors connect with first-year students during the summer before they begin their first fall semester. Join our open house this Friday, February 04, 2022, from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) drop in for some snacks and to learn more!. 

You can find more information and apply to be a Husky Connect mentor on our website. Applications close February 18th, 2022 at 5:00 pm. 

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The Student Scoop- January 26, 2022

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Spring Involvement Fair: TODAY!

Looking for a way to get involved? The Spring Involvement Fair is a new tradition that takes place each January, giving new and returning students an opportunity to explore more options for their involvement.

A Walk on the Beach- TODAY! January 26th from 1-4 pm in the MUB
Student organizations will have individual tables set up throughout the MUB where new and returning students can check out the organizations. Students who talk with at least five different student organizations will enter into the prize drawing. All attending students will enjoy light, beach-themed refreshments.

Any questions can be directed to rso@mtu.edu

Late Night Presents…
Comedian Cam Bertrand

Join Late Night for our first comedian of the Spring semester – Cam Bertrand!! This hilarious event will take place Saturday, January 29 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom. 

Cam Bertrand is one of the fastest rising comedy stars in the country.  Cam’s comedy can best be described as “sophisticated ignorance”. He prides himself on being able to turn even the dumbest conversations into ones that will have you up late at night asking yourself “What is that .01% of germs that GermX can’t kill after all this time?!..”

He’s opened for some of the biggest names in comedy today including Bert Kreischer, Joe Rogan, Pete Davidson, Michael Che, and Mike Epps. He was a contributing writer on two seasons of MTV’s Wild’N’Out (Seasons 11 and 12), has over 100 million views on TikTok (@camthecomic) and his recent Dry Bar Comedy special has been seen by millions online.  In 2021 Cam became a finalist on season 16 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent!

*This event is free and contains college humor.

Upcoming HuskyLead: New Date! Creating and Maintaining a Student Organization Budget

Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join Mark Holmgren from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn budgeting best practices for creating and maintaining your organization’s finances. Basics from setting up your organization’s budget tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses will be reviewed. Add this event to your calendar!

Alternative Spring Break 2022

This year’s Alternative Break service site is One Heartland. Since 1993, One Heartland has been creating life-changing camp experiences for youth facing social isolation, intolerance or serious health challenges. Their camps provide a welcoming, bully-free environment where children, youth and young adults can feel completely accepted for who they are—often for the first time in their lives. They have camps specifically for youth living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, children experiencing housing instability, and for LGBTQ+ young people. At One Heartland, young people develop self-acceptance, life-long friendships and the courage to face the world. Service tasks will include trail maintenance, cabin painting, and program preparation.

ASB 2022 will depart in a Michigan Tech 15-passenger van on the morning of Saturday, March 5th and return the afternoon of Saturday, March 12th. The cost of the trip will be $250 per person which will cover all travel, food, and accommodations for the week. Participants will be required to attend two pre-trip meetings for both planning and educational purposes.

Want to learn more? Join us for a virtual interest session:

Thursday, January 27th at 6PMSunday, January 30th at 3PM
Interested in participating? This trip can accommodate up to nine students who will be selected through an application process. Apply today via our google form! Applications are due by midnight on Wednesday, February 2nd. An application is not a commitment to attend. If selected, students have the option to accept or deny their spot.

Upcoming GSG Webinar

Do you ever find yourself wondering how to be an effective Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Graduate Teaching Instructor (GTI)? The Professional Development Committee at GSG will be hosting Michael Meyer as a speaker for our “How to be an effective GTA/GTI” seminar.

Michael works with the Center for Teaching and Learning at MTU and teaches a course about this very thing, so don’t miss this invaluable material! Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/tati

Black History Month Exhibit

Black History Month is among us! It is a time of learning, observance, and most of all…celebration! Please join the Black Students Association (BSA) in celebrating BHM by contributing to the exhibit in the library. This exhibit will be up all month starting February 1st, and all members of the Michigan Tech community are invited and encouraged to submit any form of art (painting, poem, drawing, poster, etc.) to be included in the exhibit. The theme is all things Black Excellence, Innovation, & Joy. The exhibit is meant to be uplifting and the theme is intentionally broad to inspire creativity. Don’t worry about being an artist! Just have fun. Submissions can be made to the CDI weekdays from 9am to 5pm either anonymously or leave your first and last name for credit. Deadline to submit is Monday, January 31st, COB. Not sure what to submit? Please join us on Friday, January 28th from 4-7pm at the library (room 244) where we will provide free canvases, paint, poster boards, markers, and construction paper for those interested. Hope to see you there!”

For any questions please contact Jailynn Johnson at jailynnj@mtu.edu or Dr. Mayra Morgan at msmorgan@mtu.edu

Upcoming Husky Innovate Events

This week at the SDC

This Week in Michigan Tech Recreation 

IM Sports 2v2 Rocket League Tournament Deadline: Friday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m.          
Tournament Date: Saturday, January 29 Racquetball Doubles Tournament Deadline: Monday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m.Register for IM Sports @ imleagues.com/mtu

Shooting Range The SDC Shooting Range has resumed public hours and is open six days per week with evening hours and dedicated time slots for archery, rifle, and pistol practice. Please visit the SDC Shooting Range webpage for more information.

Aquatics  Registration for all spring sessions of Huskies Swim Clinic, Adult Huskies Swim Lessons and Adult Huskies Swim Training are available now.

SDC Locker Rentals are available for MTU students and SDC members! Various rental lengths are offered as well as separate membership locker rooms for adult SDC membership holders. Call or visit the Ticket Office located in the SDC to rent a locker today!

POUND classes at the SDC

Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up, and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable, and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeal to men and women of all ages and abilities.
Classes run on Tuesdays at the SDC Dance Studio from 6:15-7:15 and on Thursdays at the SDC Dance Studio from 5:15-6:15Contact Information: Lauren McIntyre, Email: lmmcinty@mtu.edu

Husky Connect Mentor Program

Husky Connect Mentoring Program is looking for Mentors!Would you like to help new incoming students to adjust to new environments and to achieve their goals? Then you will be a great Husky Connect mentor! The Husky Connect Mentorship Program is looking for Huskies willing to give new students the value of their experiences. Each Connect Mentor is assigned one or two first-year students to begin interacting within the summer before the fall semester starts. Husky Connect Mentors receive compensation for the time they spend with their mentees.You can find more information and apply to be a Husky Connect mentor on our website. Applications close February 18th, 2022 at 5:00 pm. 

Call for Abstracts! Undergraduate Research Symposium

The tenth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place on Friday, March 25 in the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts lobby. Interested in presenting at the 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium? Submit your abstract before Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. 

About URS

The Symposium will highlight the cutting-edge research conducted on Michigan Tech’s campus by some of our best and brightest undergraduates. The students represent a wide array of scientific and engineering disciplines from across campus and highlight the diversity of research areas being explored. The symposium coincides with Tech’s Preview Day and is a great way to share the exciting research projects going on across campus with high school students considering attending Michigan Tech. We encourage all students to attend and support our excellent undergraduate researchers.

Visit the Undergraduate Research Symposium website for more information regarding abstract submission. Questions can be directed to honors@mtu.edu.

Film Board Presents…

Shang Chi

Friday Jan 28th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Saturday Jan 29th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Shang chi is Rated Pg-13 for sequences of violence and action and language

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!

Tie-Dye with Delta Zeta

Come meet the sisters of Delta Zeta, Wednesday 26th from 6:00-7:00pm, in the West McNair Lounge. Learn what Greek Life at Michigan Tech is all about. Tie-Dye Supplies will be provided! All women and non-binary students are welcome!

Life Outreach Center visit with Students for Life

Students for Life is excited to announce our first Life Outreach Center visit of 2022. The LOC, an organization which welcomes any parent (expecting, adopting, in need of financial help to support children, and more), offers free pregnancy tests in addition to counseling, education, and other resources about your options. The visit will be on Monday, January 31st at 6pm, and rides will be available from campus and downtown to the Hancock building if needed. Pizza and pop will be provided, so please fill out This Google Form to let us know if you’re coming and coordinate rides!

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The Student Scoop- January 19, 2022

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Late Night Presents…
Comedian Cam Bertrand

Join Late Night for our first comedian of the Spring semester – Cam Bertrand!! This hilarious event will take place Saturday, January 29 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom. 

Cam Bertrand is one of the fastest rising comedy stars in the country.  Cam’s comedy can best be described as “sophisticated ignorance”. He prides himself on being able to turn even the dumbest conversations into ones that will have you up late at night asking yourself “What is that .01% of germs that GermX can’t kill after all this time?!..”

He’s opened for some of the biggest names in comedy today including Bert Kreischer, Joe Rogan, Pete Davidson, Michael Che, and Mike Epps. He was a contributing writer on two seasons of MTV’s Wild’N’Out (Seasons 11 and 12), has over 100 million views on TikTok (@camthecomic) and his recent Dry Bar Comedy special has been seen by millions online.  In 2021 Cam became a finalist on season 16 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent!

*This event is free and contains college humor.

RSO Spring Involvement Fair

Looking for a way to get involved? The Spring Involvement Fair is a new tradition that takes place each January, giving new and returning students an opportunity to explore more options for their involvement.

Virtual Oasis- January 20th from 6-8 pm on Involvement Link
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) will have virtual meeting rooms attached to their organization’s description on the Virtual Oasis Involvement Link event page. New and returning students can browse through participating RSOs and join their virtual meeting rooms to chat with current members about their organization. Attending students will be entered into the prize drawing which includes Husky apparel, Hydroflask water bottles, and gift cards!

A Walk on the Beach- January 26th from 1-4 pm in the MUB
Student organizations will have individual tables set up throughout the MUB where new and returning students can check out the organizations. Students who talk with at least five different student organizations will enter into the prize drawing. All attending students will enjoy light, beach-themed refreshments.
Any questions can be directed to rso@mtu.edu

MUB Board Presents…
Think You Know Campus?

Happy 7 Days of MUB! “Think You Know Campus?” ends today, Jan. 19th, at 5pm! Hurry and follow the clues to each location on campus and scan the QR codes to be entered into a raffle for a brand new iPad. You can participate via the link below. 
p.s. There may be skip the line cards for the first 10 to finish the “Think You Know Campus?” event. (This might be especially nice for Stuff A Husky.)
Link here: https://forms.gle/iixEuxPjW4dx3c2b6

Learn more by clicking this link: https://www.mtu.edu/student-leadership/service/asb/

Upcoming HuskyLeads:

Leadership Styles and When to Use Them

Visionary Leadership, Servant Leadership, Transformational Leadership – you’ve likely heard these words, but do you understand what each means? There are many different leadership styles that you might embody and your leadership style might change based on the action you are taking or the relationship you are building. Join Alexis Straub and Josh Gostlin from Residence Education and Housing Services to learn more about these various styles and when to use them! Add this event to your calendar!

Creating and Maintaining a Student Organization Budget

Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join Mark Holmgren from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn budgeting best practices for creating and maintaining your organization’s finances. Basics from setting up your organization’s budget tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses will be reviewed. Add this event to your calendar!

Broomball is Hiring Referees!

We are once again short of refs! When we sent out our announcement that we had enough refs, 75 people had applied. Since then, only:
60 People confirmed the position
45 People submitted paperwork
28 People showed up to ref training

This is not enough.
We will be doing a few things to fix this problem:
Ref wages are increased to $11/hr, $11.25/hr for returning

We will be cutting games to fit our ref capacity. We will have off-ice training, followed by an on-ice shadowing of trained refs

Remember:
Refs can choose their own schedule, even just 1-2 shifts per week
You don’t have to know anything about broomball
Shifts are only 3hrs long.
Each person who applies helps save the Season

Summer Employment Opportunity: Summer Youth Programs

Come make an impact this summer as Summer Youth Programs celebrate 50 years of high-impact educational experiences. 
We’re looking for passionate individuals who enjoy working with youth and want to inspire the next generation of makers and doers to join our team of 50+ undergraduate and graduate students for a variety of roles that offer a rewarding experience that builds leadership and other critical interpersonal skills. To learn more, visit us on the web, drop by the Center for Educational Outreach office in Administration Building 217 (across from Career Services), or join us for an information session on Jan. 20 at 6 pm in the MUB Alumni Lounge. 
Can’t make it in person on Jan 20? Join us virtually: bit.ly/SYP-Hire-Jan2022

Upcoming GSG Webinar

Do you ever find yourself wondering how to be an effective Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Graduate Teaching Instructor (GTI)? The Professional Development Committee at GSG will be hosting Michael Meyer as a speaker for our “How to be an effective GTA/GTI” seminar.

Michael works with the Center for Teaching and Learning at MTU and teaches a course about this very thing, so don’t miss this invaluable material! Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/tati

Husky Innovates Presents…

Business Model Boot Camp
1/19/22, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
M&M U113
Registration required https://bit.ly/HIbmcbootcamp

If you plan to compete in the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition (January 27th), or if you’d like to learn how to develop a business model, this workshop is for you. The Bob Mark Business Model Competition will host up to16 contestants. Priority will be given to those who have completed the Business Model Boot Camp.

Using the Business Model Canvas, students will work with members of the Husky Innovate teaching team to develop a business model for their innovation. We walk through the steps involved to help you understand the relationship between your value proposition and the customers’ needs. The more clearly you understand this relationship, the better your position to launch a winning product or service.

Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition
1/27/22
4:00 – 5:00 social mixer
5:00 – 7:00 competition
MUB Ballroom A
Contestant pre-registration https://bit.ly/2022BobMarkContestantregistration
Attendee Zoom pre-registration https://bit.ly/BobMark2022

Audience members and contestants also have the option to join virtually over Zoom, pre-registration required. 

Graduate and undergraduate students from across campus disciplines are invited to pitch their business model in 4 minutes to a panel of judges. Contestants are required to register by January 21st. 

Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition prize categories:  

  • First Prize: $2,000 
  • Second Prize: $1,000 
  • Third Prize: $500
  • Honorable Mention (1 prize): $250  
  • Audience Favorite: $250 sponsored by Dan Green 
  • MTEC SmartZone Breakthrough Innovation award – $1,000
  • Social Impact Award supported by Dr. Elham Asgari, CoB – $1000

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The Student Scoop- January 12, 2022

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Late Night Presents…
Comedian Cam Bertrand

Join Late Night for our first comedian of the Spring semester – Cam Bertrand!! This hilarious event will take place Saturday, January 29 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom. 

Cam Bertrand is one of the fastest rising comedy stars in the country.  Cam’s comedy can best be described as “sophisticated ignorance”. He prides himself on being able to turn even the dumbest conversations into ones that will have you up late at night asking yourself “What is that .01% of germs that GermX can’t kill after all this time?!..”

He’s opened for some of the biggest names in comedy today including Bert Kreischer, Joe Rogan, Pete Davidson, Michael Che, and Mike Epps. He was a contributing writer on two seasons of MTV’s Wild’N’Out (Seasons 11 and 12), has over 100 million views on TikTok (@camthecomic) and his recent Dry Bar Comedy special has been seen by millions online.  In 2021 Cam became a finalist on season 16 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent!

*This event is free and contains college humor.

Film Board Presents…

No Time to Die

Friday Jan 14th: 5:30,8:30,11:30
Saturday Jan 15th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

No time to die is rated pg-13 for sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, brief strong language and some suggestive material.

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!

RSO Spring Involvement Fair

This Spring Involvement Fair is a great opportunity for students to connect with many student leaders, discover organizations they might want to join, and become a part of an organization where they can find friends, fun, and great experiences! Best of all, plenty of Michigan Tech’s Registered Student Organizations will have virtual activities so you can learn more about them and how you can get involved. With well over 240 Student Organizations at Michigan Tech, there is something for everyone and the Fair will feature giveaways, prizes, and snacks for participating students!
For more information, please visit https://www.mtu.edu/student-leadership/student-orgs/rso-resources/spring-involvement-fair/

MUB Board hosts this weekend… Dan Lornitis!

Want to see your friends hypnotized? Ready for some laughs to start the semester off right? Come see Dan Lornitis, the amazing hypnotist. His comedic timing, his energetic, larger-than-life personality, and of course his skill in the art of hypnosis will have you howling with laughter. And if you think that hypnotists are a seen-one-seen-them-all proposition, you really need to check out Dan Lornitis. He is sure to keep you laughing or maybe… barking?
Join us this Saturday, January 15th at 9pm in the MUB Ballroom.

If you have any questions, or are interested in planning events like these, email us at mubboard@mtu.edu

Upcoming Intramural Events

Delta Phi Epsilon Upcoming Events

Come meet the sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon and learn about what it is like being in a sorority at Michigan Tech! All women and non-binary students are welcome!

Husky Innovate Presents…

Business Model Boot Camp
1/19/22, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
M&M U113
Registration required https://bit.ly/HIbmcbootcamp

If you plan to compete in the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition (January 27th), or if you’d like to learn how to develop a business model, this workshop is for you. The Bob Mark Business Model Competition will host up to16 contestants. Priority will be given to those who have completed the Business Model Boot Camp.

Using the Business Model Canvas, students will work with members of the Husky Innovate teaching team to develop a business model for their innovation. We walk through the steps involved to help you understand the relationship between your value proposition and the customers’ needs. The more clearly you understand this relationship, the better your position to launch a winning product or service.

Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition
1/27/22
4:00 – 5:00 social mixer
5:00 – 7:00 competition
MUB Ballroom A
Contestant pre-registration https://bit.ly/2022BobMarkContestantregistration
Attendee Zoom pre-registration https://bit.ly/BobMark2022

Audience members and contestants also have the option to join virtually over Zoom, pre-registration required. 

Graduate and undergraduate students from across campus disciplines are invited to pitch their business model in 4 minutes to a panel of judges. Contestants are required to register by January 21st. 

Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition prize categories:  

  • First Prize: $2,000 
  • Second Prize: $1,000 
  • Third Prize: $500
  • Honorable Mention (1 prize): $250  
  • Audience Favorite: $250 sponsored by Dan Green 
  • MTEC SmartZone Breakthrough Innovation award – $1,000
  • Social Impact Award supported by Dr. Elham Asgari, CoB – $1000
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The Student Scoop- January 5, 2022

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RSO Spring Involvement Fair- Sign up now!

This Spring Involvement Fair is a great opportunity for students to connect with many student leaders, discover organizations they might want to join, and become a part of an organization where they can find friends, fun, and great experiences! Best of all, plenty of Michigan Tech’s Registered Student Organizations will have virtual activities so you can learn more about them and how you can get involved. With well over 240 Student Organizations at Michigan Tech, there is something for everyone and the Fair will feature giveaways, prizes, and snacks for participating students! More information about the events can be found here.
If you are a part of a Registered Student Organization (RSO) that wants to sign up – look no further! More information about and sign-up for the event can be found here. Signup will close on January 11th at 5 pm. Questions can be directed to rso@mtu.edu

Michigan Tech Recreation: MI CPL Course

Registration is now open for the Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) course at MTU this spring! This is the course you must take to get your Michigan Concealed Pistol License (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 know to carry a loaded weapon safely in open spaces. Students will receive a copy of the course material on the day of class. No experience is necessary. Minimum age of 20 years old and individuals will be responsible for supplying their own ammunition (100 rounds). There will be a firearms proficiency test and a written test that students will have to pass to complete the course. Cost is $150/person with their own equipment and $185/person with rental equipment (9mm pistol). Choose from three different course dates: January 15, February 19, or March 26. Course runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Class size is limited, so register now at https://mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=3683. 

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The Student Scoop- December 15, 2021

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Late Night Presents…
Comedian Cam Bertrand

Join Late Night for our first comedian of the Spring semester – Cam Bertrand!! This hilarious event will take place Saturday, January 29 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom. 

Cam Bertrand is one of the fastest rising comedy stars in the country.  Cam’s comedy can best be described as “sophisticated ignorance”. He prides himself on being able to turn even the dumbest conversations into ones that will have you up late at night asking yourself “What is that .01% of germs that GermX can’t kill after all this time?!..”

He’s opened for some of the biggest names in comedy today including Bert Kreischer, Joe Rogan, Pete Davidson, Michael Che, and Mike Epps. He was a contributing writer on two seasons of MTV’s Wild’N’Out (Seasons 11 and 12), has over 100 million views on TikTok (@camthecomic) and his recent Dry Bar Comedy special has been seen by millions online.  In 2021 Cam became a finalist on season 16 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent!

*This event is free and contains college humor.

2022 Spring Inolvement Fair “At the Beach”

The 2022 Spring Involvement Fair: “At the Beach” is coming back to campus this January! This year’s Fair will contain two components: 

  • “Virtual Oasis” will take place on Thursday, January 20th, from 6-8 pm on Involvement Link.
    • RSOs participating in “Virtual Oasis” will be required to provide a link to a virtual meeting room of their choice (i.e. Zoom, Discord, Google Meet).
  • “A Walk to the Beach” will take place on Wednesday, January 26th, from 1-4 pm on the first floor of the MUB.
    • Each attending RSO will have one table for their setup.
    • There is limited space available in the MUB, so sign up soon!
  • The Fair will feature giveaways, prizes, and snacks for participating students.

Your organization can sign-up for either (or both) of the components here. Sign-up for each RSO only needs to be completed once by any of the RSO’s officers. For more information about the “Virtual Oasis” or “A Walk on the Beach” events, please visit the 2022 Spring Involvement Fair page.

If you have any questions, please contact us at rso@mtu.edu

Martin Luther King Jr. 33rd Celebration

The Martin Luther King Jr. 33rd Celebration will be Monday, January 17th, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Library, a zoom option will be available. Come celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the Center for Diversity Inclusion, including a keynote address from Michigan Tech Alumnae, Dr. Tsitsi Hungwe.
In addition to the celebration, check out the week-long “I Have a Dream” Exhibit in the Library, featuring artwork from MTU students. The exhibit will open following the conclusion of the celebration on January 17th. See the attached flyer for details. 

Coaching Methods & Principles Course

Hello Huskies!
We are offering a Coaching Methods & Principles course next semester. This is an excellent course for anyone who has been coached or is looking to become a coach! It can go towards your free electives and is taught by our Head Football Coach, Coach Olsen! Any questions, there is contact information on the flier!
Thank you!

Opportunities from the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success

The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is hiring for fall 2022-23! Looking for a fun and interesting position that lets you connect with your fellow Huskies? Consider applying to be an Orientation Team Leader, Peer Teaching Assistant, Success Coach and/or ExSEL Peer Mentor. Visit mtu.edu/success/now-hiring/ for more information about how to apply. Applications due January 17, 2022. 

SDC Winter Break Schedule

The SDC will observe reduced building hours over the winter break, beginning Friday, December 17, through Sunday, January 9. 

Spring semester hours will begin Monday, January 10.

View the SDC Winter Break Building Schedule.

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