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The Student Scoop- December 8, 2021

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Late Night Presents…
Comedian Subhah Agarwall

Join us for a nice pre-exam stress relief evening of laughs! Friday, December 10 at 10 PM in the MUB Ballroom. This event is FREE!

Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that will leave you saying “I didn’t need to know that.” Subhah has written for the “Plan B” movie on Hulu,” and The Jim Jefferies Show” on Comedy Central, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand-up comedy clubs across the country. If you don’t want to leave your couch, you can see her late night debut on NBC’s “A Little Late With Lilly Singh.” She’s also appeared on season three of HBO’s “Westworld”, on TruTv’s sketch comedy “Friends of the People”, and as herself on MTV2, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live.

See your pets while you study!

Nothing reduces stress more than a friendly furry (or scaly?) friend. Share a picture of your pets with the library by Dec. 9 and we’ll display them on the screens during finals week. Simply attach a photo of your pet in the linked form. Critters of all types welcome!

Introducing a new Scholarship Opportunity for Community Service

Beginning this spring, a $5,000 award will be presented to a student who demonstrates community service with lasting and meaningful impact during their time at Michigan Tech, regardless of background or area of study. Students are encouraged to document and think about their community service contributions throughout the academic year.

Dr. David and Marie Blum have initiated this endowment in memory of Marie’s parents, Josephine and William Balconi. David and Marie remember Marie’s parents as “kind, gracious, warm, and always helpful. They were always involved in helping others.” Marie’s parents lived in the Houghton area.

“Community service is an area that isn’t typically recognized,” said Marie. “We thought it would be nice to have an award where the student didn’t have to be the top brain in the class. We want to help students who help others.”

“Everyone who will be nominated has already won because they’ve helped others,” said David. “We hope that it’s not something they do just in college, but for the rest of their lives. We hope this helps produce well-rounded students—strong not only in academics but in helping humanity.”

You are encouraged to think about the different types of community service projects in which you or other students have participated both inside and outside of the classroom. More information will be provided in the spring semester, including the nomination form, as part of the Student Leadership Awards.

USG Open Forum on RSO Catering Policies

Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, 7-8 PM
Location: MEEM 111
The USG Student Affairs Committee is soliciting feedback from students on our proposals to administration to improve catering policies for RSOs. We need input from RSOs on catering policies so we recommend changes that students want to see.

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. 

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The Student Scoop- December 1, 2021

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Reusable Containers Available at North Coast Grill and Deli

Consumer Product Manufacturing (CPM) Enterprise and Dining Services are partnering together to bring Sussex IM’s Mr. Lid products to North Coast Grill and Deli.
How the program works:

  1. Pay the one time $5 Program Fee to a cashier at North Coast Grill and Deli (and get a 10% discount on purchases!)
  2. Receive a key chain 
  3. When you purchase food, request your food in a Mr. Lid and exchange the key chain
  4. Once finished with your food, return your Mr. Lid to the cash register to get your key chain back
  5. Repeat steps 3-4 and enjoy!

The purposes of this program are:

  1. Environmental impact – sustainability
  2. Economical
  3. Passion into action

Questions? Contact kjhelppi@mtu.edu.

Intramural Events

USG Discord Server Opening Up to the Undergraduate Student Body

USG is opening up its discord server to the Undergraduate Student Body to provide another way to interact with the Undergraduate Student Government. Click this invitation link to join!

Film Board Presents…

Jojo Rabbit

Friday Dec 3rd: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Saturday Dec 4th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

JoJo Rabbit is rated pg-13 for mature thematic content, some disturbing images, violence, 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!

USG’s Not Holiday Karaoke Night

Join USG with their “Not Holiday Karaoke Night” on Saturday, December 4th from 8-10pm in the MUB Ballroom. There will be Karaoke, Swing Dancing, and free snacks!

Questions? Contact USG at usg@mtu.edu

Campus Store and University Images Customer Appreciation Sale

Friday, December 3 is our Michigan Tech Campus Store and University Images customer appreciation sale! Nearly everything in the store is 25% off!

We have a great selection of Michigan Tech apparel and souvenirs, as well as a wide range of local and regional items for you and everyone on your list!

Store hours for the sale are 8am to 5pm for both locations, University Images at the Student Development Complex, the Campus Store in the Memorial Union Building, and of course online!

The Michigan Tech Campus Store and University Images Customer Appreciation Sale, Friday December 3! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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The Student Scoop- November 17, 2021

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Student Organization Fundraising Opportunity!

Details:
What – Collecting parking fees during home Women’s & Men’s Basketball Games.
Where – SDC parking lots
When – Collecting starts 1 hour 15 mins prior to game start time until either Single game – the start of 2nd half or Double header – the start of 2nd game. 
Other notes – Safety vests and hand warmers are provided. Groups should dress appropriately for the weather. (8) Individuals needed per shift.
Revenue sharing agreement – 75% of parking fees collected to the group.

Any questions or interested parties should contact Joel Isaacson at jdisaacs@mtu.edu.

Only 4 days left to apply to LeaderShape!

You received the email, you’ve seen the posters, but have you applied? There are just four days left to submit your application for LeaderShape Institute 2022! 
LeaderShape Institute is a four-day retreat that provides participants the opportunity for self-discovery in a community of their peers. The Institute helps individuals identify their values and develop a vision for something they care about through self-assessment, intensive small group discussions, team-building challenges, and more. Take time away from your usual routine and structured life as a student to reflect on the decisions you are making, and perhaps, choose to lead boldly in a new direction. 
The Institute by LeaderShape will be held January 4-7th, 2022, at the Ford Center in Alberta, MI. Thanks to the support of donors, the program costs just $100 per student attendee – a cost that can be further subsidized by sponsorship here on campus. If you want to establish your definition of leadership, build confidence in the traits that make you a strong leader, and create a vision for the impact you want to have on the world – apply today: https://leadershape.org/Applications/Apply/3963.

Grammarly@EDU is Here

The Graduate Student Government is pleased to announce the official launch of the 60-day pilot program for the premium EDU membership of the cross-platform cloud-based writing assistant application- Grammarly. Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff can use Grammarly EDU via the grammarly.mtu.edu website. Once you log in with your SSO credentials, you will be able to utilize the full features of the Grammarly EDU subscription till December 24. Based on your preference, you can use Grammarly on your browser, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Mac/Desktop, or on your tablet. Overleaf users can use Overleaf textarea to convert LaTex into plain text to use with Grammarly.

We encourage you to use this service in their day-to-day life as much as possible and share your thoughts and feedback with us. As Grammarly will check the punctuation, grammar, spelling errors, you can now focus more on the intellectual content of your writing. You can find more information on the premium features of Grammarly at gsg.mtu.edu/grammarly/. If you are an instructor, GTI, or GTA, you can use this slide in your class presentation to encourage students about our Grammarly initiative.

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to reach out to Ranit at gsg-vp@mtu.edu

SDC Thanksgiving Break Hours Nov. 19-28

The Student Development Complex and Gates Tennis Center will observe reduced hours over Thanksgiving Break, Friday, November 19, through Sunday, November 28. The SDC and Gates Tennis Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25.
SDC Thanksgiving Break Schedule

Husky Hobbies Cooking

Missing the taste of some home-cooked meals? On November 18th, Margaret Hansen will be teaching a fall favorite recipe via Zoom to students. Join her for a yummy meal and some good conversation! Register by clicking this link.

SDC Skate Rental Center Opening TODAY!

The Skate Rental Center at the SDC is opening TODAY! Both adult and youth-sized helmets and skates are available for rent. Utilize the Skate Rental Center for all of your skating needs and join us on the ice today! Learn more at https://michigantechrecreation.com/amenities/ice-arena/index_copy  . 

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The Student Scoop- November 10, 2021

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New Recycling Opportunities on Campus

Kimberly-Clark has partnered with the Consumer Product and Manufacturing enterprise to make the recycling of flex-film plastics much more accessible to students. Flex film is any plastic designated with the recycling code 4. Examples of flex film are plastic bags, soda rings, or ziplock bags. If it stretches but doesn’t tear, it’s flex film! Look out for purple recycling containers in the North Coast Grill and Deli, as well as in the CPM office in the basement of the Chemical Sciences building. Further information can be found at https://how2recycle.info/labels.

GSG Workshop: Managing Finances as a Graduate Student

As graduate students, managing finances is important and oftentimes difficult. We are delighted to bring you guest speaker Mike Kolasa, certified financial planner and advisor and Vice-President of the Marquette Trust and Investment Service Office, for an informative seminar on financial management.

Mike opened the Marquette Trust and Investment Service Office in 2012 and has 24 years of financial and legal experience. As a long time resident of the Marquette area, his primary focus is on financial, tax, and estate planning as well as account investment management for clients in Upper Michigan and beyond. Registration Link: https://mtu.libcal.com/calendar/gsg/finmgnt 

Topics covered during the seminar will include: 

  • Managing cash flow,
  • Negotiating your job contract, 
  • Renting or buying, 
  • Retirement planning, 
  • Ensuring Life options.

Questions are welcome, and we hope to see you there!

Speaker Series: SWE & Qualcomm

Join SWE at Michigan Tech and Qualcomm QWomen as we highlight the latest trends in technology featuring inspiring women specializing in wireless, 5G, machine learning and product engineering! In addition to diving into these tech topics, the speakers will also discuss advice for getting into their respective industries, share their career journeys and what diversity looks like in their field.

Film Board Presents…

Suicide Squad

Friday Nov 12th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Saturday Nov 13th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

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 Suicide Squad is rated pg-13 for strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use and brief graphic nudity

SDH Open House

Hello!
We would like to invite you to our upcoming Sustainability Open House on Friday, November 12th from 5-7 pm! We will have interactive demos of our sustainable systems, fun games, and all guests will receive free sustainable swag. Please see the attached flyer for more information. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
The SDH Team

Breaking Stereotypes for Women Engineers

Please join us for a “Breaking Stereotypes for Women Engineers” event hosted by the ECE department, SWE, the Panhellenic Council, and the IPC and Electronics Club. The event will take place Monday, November 15th from 7-9pm in MUB Ballroom A. The event will start out with a panel of women engineers and professors discussing a time in their education or career in which they were faced with a stereotype. These stories will then be followed by a discussion on how the panelist handled the situation.

After the panel has had a chance to speak, we will be asking the audience to write down a time they personally experienced a stereotype. These responses will be collected and read anonymously to the audience. We will then be asking the panel to comment on what they have heard. There will be light refreshments and a chance to network after the panel and discussion.

Please help us increase our response rate by sharing a quote or experience that fits the theme of this event. Please use this form to share your thoughts.

Thank you for your participation as we create an ongoing conversation on the stereotypes women face in both industry and education.

Advertising with WMTU 91.9

“Hi, my name is Tim Sucarski and I am head of marketing and events at the student-run radio station, WMTU 91.9! If you have an event or an RSO that you wanted to promote on air, feel free to reach out through this form and we will get back to you as soon as we can with an advertisement made just for you, free of charge!”

Fill out this google form to submit a request.

HuskyLEAD: Campus Resources you are NOT Using

Do you ever feel like there are so many options on campus that you’re missing out on some of the good ones? Want to learn more about resources here on campus that you might not realize exist?  
Join Student Leadership and Involvement’s Assistant Director, Rochelle Spencer, as she shares Michigan Tech specific resources that could benefit you and your organization next Tuesday, November 16th at 4:00 p.m. in Memorial Union Building’s Superior Room (basement level)

Student Organization Fundraising Opportunity!

Details:
What – Collecting parking fees during home Women’s & Men’s Basketball Games.
Where – SDC parking lots
When – Collecting starts 1 hour 15 mins prior to game start time until either Single game – the start of 2nd half or Double header – the start of 2nd game. 
Other notes – Safety vests and hand warmers are provided. Groups should dress appropriately for the weather. (8) Individuals needed per shift.
Revenue sharing agreement – 75% of parking fees collected to the group.

Any questions or interested parties should contact Joel Isaacson at jdisaacs@mtu.edu.

Indoor Cycling Class– Join Today!

Indoor Cycling Class– Join Today!

This indoor cycling class is welcome to all skill levels! The difficulty of your ride is up to you during our modifiable 50-minute high-energy group ride. Pedal to the beat of your favorite songs to create a fun and encouraging aerobic workout. Classes focus on interval and resistance cycling drills to promote wellness and encourage a lifelong love of cycling.The class runs every Monday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the SDC Fitness Studio and is taught by our new instructor, Paige. This class is also included in both the 8-punch and 16-punch HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card. 
To learn more about the indoor cycling class, visit https://michigantechrecreation.com/programs/adult/spinning/indoor-cycle/index. 

Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents…

Husky Hobbies Cooking

Missing the taste of some home-cooked meals? On November 18th, Margaret Hansen will be teaching a fall favorite recipe via Zoom to students. Join her for a yummy meal and some good conversation! Register with this link.

Photo Courtesy of The Catalyst Agency

Mental Health Speaker Steve Whitby

Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: MUB Ballroom A

Please join us in welcoming Steve Whitby!  Steve is a speaker from the Catalyst agency who excels in helping to develop leaders in uncertain times.  During his presentation Steve takes a deep dive into understanding reality and urges the audience to examine assumptions in their life – and what they are willing to do to create change for the better.

Steve is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of applying creative services to leadership development, well-being, and problem-solving. Steve is skilled in design thinking, coaching, risk management, conflict resolution, and team building.  

This event will contain information about how to improve overall well-being, and touch on specific topics like suicide prevention and Alcohol and Other Drug use and prevention.  This event is open to the Michigan Tech Community.

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The Student Scoop- November 3, 2021

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MUB Board’s Casino Night

Join MUB for a night of fun and prizes! You will be given a bag of chips, it’s up to you how to use them. Cash them in to enter our raffle, or try to win more at our Blackjack, Texas hold ’em and Roulette tables. Don’t worry if you run out, there will be a photo booth set up so you can get some Vegas-themed pictures with a group. You can also just enjoy some free snacks and mocktails while you hang out and play games with your friends for fun! 
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events.

Film Board Presents…

Cruella

Friday Nov 5th: 5:30,8:30,11:30
Saturday Nov 6th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

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!
Cruella is rated pg-13 for some violence and thematic elements.

41 North Film Festival this Weekend!

The annual 41 North Film Festival begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday, 11/7, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. The festival offers a great opportunity to watch thought-provoking, entertaining, and award-winning films from around the world that explore a range of issues, ideas, and personalities. Along with over 30 films in the program this year, there will be special guests and attractions, and live music in the lobby between films. The festival is free — just bring your student I.D. and your friends!

3MT Finals

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) at Michigan Tech is pleased to announce this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. In this prestigious academic competition, participants are judged on their communication and presentation skills while delivering their research in just three minutes with one static PowerPoint slide. 

With 33 participants and 3 different heats, 9 finalists have been chosen for the final rounds. You can find more information on the finalists on our website. The preliminary rounds will be held at the MUB ballroom from 1pm to 4pm. The finalists will compete on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Shuttle service will be available from the MUB to the Orpheum Theater leaving at 5:30pm and Orpheum Theater to the MUB at 8:30pm.

Prefer to attend virtually? We got you covered, the finals will also be streamed live online. You can find more information on that at https://gsg.mtu.edu/3mt/.

The first and second place winners will receive cash prizes of $300 and $150 respectively. Additionally, a People’s Choice (PC) award will be given to a speaker selected by the event’s audience, with a cash prize of $100. An online voting poll will be set-up for the People’s Choice award.

Grab some pizza from Studio Pizza and join us in-person (or virtually) to listen to graduate students presenting their research in just Three Minutes!

Pajama Drive

The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Women’s Shelter is in need of pajama donations for children size toddler – age 12 and adult size small – 2XL. November 7th-12th Order of Omega, Society of Women Engineers, and Society of Intellectual Sisters will be tabling on campus to accept pajama donations and monetary donations for the shelter. If you cannot make it in person but would like to help out, you can venmo Tessa-Mlinar or use the QR code located on the poster.

SDH Open House

Hello!
We would like to invite you to our upcoming Sustainability Open House on Friday, November 12th from 5-7 pm! We will have interactive demos of our sustainable systems, fun games, and all guests will receive free sustainable swag. Please see the attached flyer for more information. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
The SDH Team

Husky Hobbies Cooking

Missing the taste of some home-cooked meals? On November 18th, Margaret Hansen will be teaching a fall favorite recipe via Zoom to students. Join her for a yummy meal and some good conversation! Register with the link below.Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgXlzuJCeg48dBQvpcwofFzFrV8u3CaEI_tURRVE9Tg1eGwQ/viewform

Husky Innovate Presents…

Prototype your Innovation

November 11th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Alley Makerspace (MUB Basement)

Pre-registration required: bit.ly/2021PrototypeHow do you communicate an innovative idea with stakeholders? The more you can demonstrate how your innovation works, the better your understanding of the solution and the more informative feedback will be. Join Husky Innovate for an interactive workshop to learn how to prototype your innovation and test it for “customer” feedback. Prototyping can range from simple to complex. This workshop focuses on building a mock-up of your idea so that you may present it and gather feedback. This feedback will inform your next design iteration and help you to tailor your solution to your end-user’s needs. See attached flyer for more details. Contact: Lisa Casper (huskyinnovate@mtu.edu)

Husky Innovate Virtual Talk

Pre-registration required: bit.ly/HItalkwithBradKing

The Michigan Tech community, students, alumni, and friends are invited to join us for a Husky Innovate virtual talk with Dr. Brad King, Michigan Tech Professor, CEO, and Founder of Orbion Space Technology, Houghton Michigan. 

Dr. King will share his journey as an entrepreneur and how he and his team have addressed key entrepreneurial challenges and what’s next for Orbion.

Accomplished aerospace researcher, Michigan Tech Professor L. Brad King took his satellite thruster technology to market when he co-founded Orbion Space Technology in 2016. Orbion’s satellite thruster technology addresses a key need within the space industry by providing a cost-effective way to efficiently maneuver satellites. Orbion’s innovative technology provides the right value proposition for space industry stakeholders.   

This discussion will take place virtually over Zoom.

Study Abroad with Social Sciences

Take advantage of the Department of Social Sciences study away options and other courses this summer to double-count HASS credits towards a minor in any one of six skill sets. Summer registration is open and study away deadlines are quickly approaching: https://www.mtu.edu/social-sciences/undergraduate/study-abroad/ 

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The Student Scoop- October 27, 2021

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Delta Zeta Bake Sale

No tricks, just treats! Delta Zeta will be having a Halloween themed bake sale on October 27th and 28th in the benefit of their national philanthropies for Speech and Hearing, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Copper Country Humane Society. Items include: brownies, mini cheesecakes, cookies, and rice krispie treats ranging from $2-$5. Cash or Venmo will be accepted. The bake sale will be from 12pm-4pm in the library and outside the library. 

Journal Writing Seminar

Public speaking and effective communication skills are paramount to success in the workplace! The GSG Professional Development committee is excited to announce an interactive seminar on public speaking hosted by Marina Choy and Veena Namboodri, communication instructors and PhD candidates in the Rhetoric, Theory and Culture program at the Department of Humanities.  We will actively discuss speech anxiety management as well as tips for improving delivery, clarity, organization, audience engagement, and more.

Join us next Wednesday, October 27th at MEEM 111 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. There will also be a dedicated Q&A time–feel free to come with questions!

HuskyLead Presents…
Planning an Event 101

Thursday, October 28 – “Event Planning 101” – Are you interested in learning more about planning a successful event?  Want to learn more about planning an event here at Tech?  Need some best practices for your student organization’s upcoming event? 
Join Career Services Corporate Events Coordinator, Jodi Miller, as she shares Michigan Tech specific how-to’s and best practices for planning a successful event on campus at 4:00 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom to learn more!!!

Thursday, November 4 – “Be Well: Navigating School/Life Balance” – Are you over-committed?  Do you struggle with managing your schedule?  Do you take time for self-care?  Do you often think about how busy you are?  Us, too.  But don’t worry – we have the workshop for you! Join Health & Well-Being Manager, Whitney Boroski and her Peer Health Ambassadors as they discuss how to “Be Well” at 6:00 p.m. in Fisher 133!!!

Late Night Presents…
Comedian Melissa McGillicuddy

Join us for a night of laughs on Friday, October 29th at 10pm in the MUB Ballroom! Melissa McGillicuddy is a stand-up comedian based in Sacramento, California. Being an only (and super gay) child raised by a single mom in a conservative town, Melissa found she didn’t always fit in, so she used humor as a way to connect with people. Melissa also co-produces the Moving Van Show, a monthly, secret pop-up comedy show, as well as Sacramento FemmeFest, the city’s first all-female comedy festival.

A Quiet Place Part 2

Friday Oct 29th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Saturday Oct 30th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

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.

A Quiet Place Part 2 is rated pg-13 for terror, violence and bloody/disturbing images.

Diwali Night 2021

Only 3 days to go for one of the biggest events on MTU campus! Indian Student Association (ISA) is organizing ‘Diwali Night‘ event on October 30th, 2021 (Saturday). We have been celebrating the Diwali Festival on campus for more than 15 years. Join us for a grand 8-course dinner buffet at MUB and musical and dance performances at Rozsa Center. 
EVENT OUTLINE: October 30, 2021 (Saturday)

Food: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm ET (MUB Commons & MUB Ballroom)
Festival: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm ET (Rozsa Center)

TICKETING LOCATION

Tickets are available online, at SDC Ticketing Office and on-spot at the MUB on the evening of the event.

PRICE
$10 – Students
$12 – Staff/ Community/General Public

NOTE: Considering the updated Health and Safety level on MTU campus, face coverings are required for this event. 
We can’t wait to see you all there!

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

Pour Painting

Join Pooja in the Maker’s Space this week for Husky Hobbies to create some art with pour painting! Creating these awesome canvases is so fun and can be a great way to relax and take time for yourself. To register, follow this link!

Career Confidence

Building confidence when searching for a new job can help you to manage your emotions during the job search and beyond! Join this workshop put on by the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being to learn about how to gain this confidence and make your job search easier!

Stress Less

The stress of schoolwork and other factors can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being for this workshop to learn how to reduce that stress and to live a happier, healthier life!

Tech Trails Late Fall/Winter Update

As the leaves and temperatures fall, the Tech Trails are preparing for the snow to begin falling as well. Over the summer, lots of work was put into the trails to ensure a great ski season. It can sometimes be forgotten how much work it takes in the summer to provide great trails during the winter.  

Tolkien Trails

The Tolkien Trails saw a significant amount of work this summer with clearing the standing dead ash trees near the trails. Around 200 trees were felled, removed, and donated to Little Brothers, totaling nearly 25 cords of wood! Ditches were cleared, trails were widened to help save our grooming equipment, and two bridges were replaced with culverts to accommodate drainage on the ski trails. Bridge lumber was recycled into eight other bridges placed in the notoriously wet areas of Troll and Gnome Loops. To top it all off, KISMA is planting 500 native trees and understory seedlings to help replace the lost trees! 

Main Trails

On the Main Trails, more drainage issues were addressed with installing or reinstalling 12 culverts on Down Under, Ridge, and Tanglewood loops. In addition, the crew fixed wiring on Balsam, replaced 20 old metal halide lights with high-efficiency LEDs, trimmed some of our problem trees, and cleared the high ropes course of nuisance trees as well.  

It is a fair amount of work, and this is on top of the work needed for the mountain bike trails, which we were able to address a bit. About 500 meters of Inner Core was machine worked to bring it closer to the trail rating and what it was designed to be. We were also able to do some work on the Dirt Jumps and about 50 meters of Twilight. A few other problems areas were addressed on Hillside and Just Mite, which was done by hand.

Disc Golf Course

Over on the Disc Course, we installed 12 tee pads and cleared fairways of trees, stumps, and debris. As a result, the course boasts 15 holes that are now playable and enjoyable. Plans to complete the 18 holes are in place, and strategic partnerships with the Forestry Club and Disc Golf Club are helping to move that along.  

Winter Updates

Enough about summer, what about winter!? Some updates for winter and the Tech Trails include re-establishing a changing space, wax space, and indoor space. Of course, things will look different than they did in 2019, but space will be made available for folks to change and wax their skis indoors at the main trailhead. In addition, room ten will be available and open during lighted trail hours and the day. This will include access to secure changing space and space with a wax table, iron, and lights. In addition, chairs and a table are available for those who may want to rest and eat while taking a break.  

OAP Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Rental

The Outdoor Adventure Program will again be operating out of the Wax Shed as they have the past couple of years with ski rentals. The rental fleet was updated this year, and kid’s skis were added! The annual equipment rental is still in place for students and non-students, and sales will begin on November 1, 2021. Details and a link to purchase a pass can be found here, www.michigantechrecreation.com 

Dogs

As a friendly reminder from the Michigan Tech Trails staff, dogs should be under the owner’s control and on a leash while utilizing the dog-approved trails. 

Here is the official Michigan Tech Trails policy regarding dogs which is supplemental to the Michigan Tech Board of Trustees Policy:

Dogs must be leashed and under owners’ control at all times and are restricted to the Tolkien, Nara, Isle Royale, and Superior trails via the following access points – softball fields, Nara & Tolkien. No dogs at the main trailhead. 

Over the summer, the staff enhanced signage and dog waste dispensers at dog-approved use trails. We ask that all Tech Trails users with dogs be considerate and respectful of the Michigan Tech policies and all users of our wonderful trail system. At the end of the day, we all want to enjoy our trails in a safe and secure environment. For reference, here are some tips on proper dog etiquette and a link from the Humane Society to help educate dog owners.

Etiquette for dog owners:

  • Scoop your poop. Bring several bags on your walks to be sure you have enough.
  • Prevent barking.
  • Only let your dog greet a stranger if they ask.
  • Always leash your dog on walks.
  • Don’t play while on a leash.
  • Be aware of other people’s feelings – Not everyone is a dog-lover.

Trail Passes

The Michigan Tech Trails are a great resource to our campus and the greater community. Please support them by purchasing an annual membership or day pass. Your support helps ensure that our trails are well-groomed, maintained, and updated.

Trail usage is one of the benefits of the Experience Tech Fee, and currently enrolled Michigan Tech students may use the Tech Trails at no charge. A trails membership or day pass is required for all other users. Children age 12 and younger are eligible for a free youth trails membership available at the SDC Ticket Office.

Trails members get access to locker room 110 in the SDC. Locker rentals are reserved for SDC members. Please email trailsinfo@mtu.edu with any questions, concerns, or comments. We hope that everyone is able to enjoy our trails system responsibly!

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The Student Scoop- October 20, 2021

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®-  October 22, 2021

Michigan Tech Title IX and Institutional Equity along with two student organizations, Society of African American Men (SAAM) and Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE), are hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event on October 22 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

The walk will start outside of the Rozsa Center near the front entrance. This event is provided to raise awareness of sexual assault and gender violence and to give men the opportunity to put themselves in “her shoes”. Men are encouraged to wear high heels during the one-mile walk. We hope that this event starts conversations about the causes, effects, and solutions to ending sexual and gender violence.

GSG presents Grammarly @EDU

The Graduate Student Government is pleased to announce that we will be launching a 60-day pilot program for the premium EDU membership of the cross-platform cloud-based writing assistant application- Grammarly. This pilot will allow Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff to use the premium features of Grammarly @EDU for free for 60 days using the Michigan Tech SSO. This premium membership upgrades the service from basic spelling and punctuation checking to a complete writing assistant experience, including tone checks, ease of reading detection, and plagiarism check. The pilot will start on October 25 and will go on until December 24. During and after the pilot, we will send out a survey to determine the use and the need for this service for our campus. GSG would like to thank USG for supporting this initiative. Also, we would like to thank IT for providing the necessary technical support for the successful execution of this pilot.

GSG encourages everyone to use Grammarly as much as they can in different capacities. While it can assist students with writing manuscripts, efficient emails to peers and supervisors, and regular assignments, for faculty and staff it can assist with day-to-day email communications, proposal writing, and plagiarism detection. More information on the Grammarly features can be found at gsg.mtu.edu/grammarly/

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to reach out to Ranit at gsg-vp@mtu.edu

Late Night Presents…
Comedian Melissa McGillicuddy

Join us for a night of laughs on Friday, October 29th at 10pm in the MUB Ballroom! Melissa McGillicuddy is a stand-up comedian based in Sacramento, California. Being an only (and super gay) child raised by a single mom in a conservative town, Melissa found she didn’t always fit in, so she used humor as a way to connect with people. Melissa also co-produces the Moving Van Show, a monthly, secret pop-up comedy show, as well as Sacramento FemmeFest, the city’s first all-female comedy festival.

Diwali Night 2021

Are you all excited about the Diwali Night event this year? Diwali Night is one of the biggest on-campus events organized by the Indian Students Association (ISA).

Ought to celebrate the festival of lights, ISA presents the prestigious “Diwali Night-2021” on October30, 2021 (Saturday). The venue for the festivity is MUB and Rozsa Center for the food and performances respectively. We hereby proudly invite you to join us and enjoy a grand 8-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: October 30, 2021 (Saturday)

Food: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm ET (MUB Commons & MUB Ballroom)
Festival: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm ET (Rozsa Center)

TICKETING LOCATION:

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

PRICE:$8 – Early bird (Till October 20)
$10 – Students
$12 – Staff/ Community

Hope to see you all there!

IRHC Night of Fright

IRHC is having a new Halloween event, “Night Of Fright” on Sunday, October 31 from 1-5pm on Walker Lawn. It will include a house competition event in the form of decorating tables where each house will have the opportunity to give out candy provided by IRHC as well as the opportunity for your hall to win house funds for the best decorated table. There will also be other activities targeted at both children and students including pumpkin carving (everyone), a costume contest (students, $300 in bookstore gift cards up for grabs), photo booth with props (everyone), bowling (children), ring toss (children), cornhole (everyone) and potentially mini golf (everyone).. Apple cider and root beer will also be provided to all.

Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being presents…

Stress Less

The stress of schoolwork and other factors can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being for this workshop to learn how to reduce that stress and to live a happier, healthier life!

Career Confidence

Building confidence when searching for a new job can help you to manage your emotions during the job search and beyond! Join this workshop put on by the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being to learn about how to gain this confidence and make your job search easier!

Husky Hobbies: Photography

Join Hannah Bershing to learn more about cameras and photography 101 in this week’s Husky Hobbies! Those who register (following the link below) will be entered for a raffle of a free photography book!Link: https://forms.gle/ypKEwitGPgqdimHx5

Journal Writing Seminar

Do you need help formatting your manuscript for submission or wondering how to start the process of submitting it for publication? Join Dr. Shari Stockero (Academic Affairs & Cognitive Learning Sciences) and Dr. Abraham Romney (Humanities) in an online panel discussion that will cover the following topics: 

  • Choosing a Journal 
  • Developing a Writing Plan
  • Preparing a Manuscript 
  • Submitting the Manuscript 
  • Revising and Resubmitting

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The Student Scoop- October 13, 2021

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Did you lose your pair of eye-glasses at the Cardboard Boat Race last week? We might have them! Description- Black and Red Prescription Glasses. If these are yours, come pick them up at Student Leadership & Involvement, MUB 112

Make A Difference Day 2021 Registration is OPEN!

Registration for Make a Difference Day 2021 is now open! Make a Difference Day is the largest national day of community service in which students, faculty, and staff come together to serve our community. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 23 from 9am-1pm. 
Join the Michigan Tech community in giving back to our local area by volunteering for a local organization, agency, or community member! Volunteer projects will vary based on the needs of partner organizations. Painting, weeding, planting, digging, raking, cleaning, organizing, and moving are all likely projects that we have seen in the past. Register here to be assigned to a service site.
Check-in will start at 9AM in the MUB Ballroom. Information packets will be distributed and from there, groups will travel to service locations. Projects may require that groups drive to the location.

PLEASE NOTE: Each member of your organization/group must register individually for Make a Difference Day. The final deadline to register is Monday, October 18th at 10 AM

Mini Pumpkin Painting

Make a custom fall decoration this year with Keewenaw Pride, Panhellenic Council, and Women’s Leadership Council! The event will take place on October 18th from 7-9 pm in MUB Ballroom A. There will be mini plastic pumpkins available to paint. Supplies are limited.

Beta Sigma Theta and Delta Sigma Phi host “Protect your Pumpkin”

Protect your Pumpkin is a pumpkin carving and painting event to raise money for mental health charities. The prices of the pumpkins depend on their size. Students will be able to find us in the MUB Ballroom A2(207 A2) from 2-7 pm on Friday. After students finish with their pumpkins they will be able to place them around campus on the grassy areas for everyone to see.

Contact Bryan Kison at bakison@mtu.edu or Cody Towe at cmtowe@mtu.edu with any questions

Film Board Presents…

Friday Oct 15th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Saturday Oct 16th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

This week in collaboration with SHPE! 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.

In The Heights is rated pg-13 for some language and suggestive references.

Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents…

Building Resilience

Things change when you come to school, and that can be challenging. Suddenly you have to take care of yourself, keep your space clean, and get your homework done. In order to handle all of this, you might need to build some resilience. Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being for their Building Resilience workshop on Thursdays from 1-2pm. Learn how to bounce back from all the challenges that college brings and get yourself back on track!

Husky Hobbies: Photography

Join Hannah Bershing to learn more about cameras and photography 101 in this week’s Husky Hobbies! Those who register will be entered for a raffle of a free photography book!

Open Skate and Free Skate Rental at the SDC

Join MTU Athletics and Recreation in celebrating the grand opening and dedication of the Skate Rental Center this Saturday, October 16, at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. Located on the ice level, the Skate Rental Center will have a full inventory of skates and helmets in youth and adult sizes and will also provide skate sharpening services.

Festivities will kick off at 12:30 pm with a dedication ceremony in honor of Charlotte Jenkins and Cheryl DePuydt. Jenkins, an undergraduate student and resident assistant who had a passion for skating, was known for offering extra skates to friends, residents, or anyone looking to learn to skate. DePuydt was an ardent supporter of MTU Athletics throughout her life; helping start women’s athletics at the university and forming the MTU Skating Academy. Cheryl’s contributions to Michigan Tech are still felt today, especially when it comes to skating and women’s athletics. Those unable to attend may view a live stream of the dedication. The link to the live stream of the dedication ceremony is https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/84243721930. 

The dedication ceremony will be followed by an open skate with free skate rental during the event.

11th Annual Treat Street

The City of Houghton and Houghton Police Department are hosting their 11th Annual Treat Street in downtown Houghton on Saturday, October 16th from 4-7pm. All you have to do is show up in a (not too scary) costume and enjoy the fun!

There will be music, vendors, a petting zoo and all kinds of fun things for all ages. Want to help pass out candy or trick-or-treat bags? Contact Lt. Nicholas Roberts at 906-487-5912 to volunteer.

IDEA Pitch Competition

Mark your calendar & share this event with students!  Husky Innovate is hosting an Idea Pitch Competition.  
On October 20th, we will meet  in-person from 5:00 – 7:00 in M&M U115.  Please register in advance to pitch – bit.ly/Pitchyourideas.  Audience guests are encouraged to attend in person but may also attend remotely.   Please email –  Husky Innovate at huskyinnovate@mtu.edu for the zoom link.
Do you have an innovative idea that could disrupt the status quo and “business as usual”?  Pitch your idea at the Idea Pitch Competition.  Each contestant will have two minutes to share their idea in an interactive community setting.  Judges will vote to select top pitches and award cash prizes to the top contestants:
First place – $200
Second place – $100
Third place – $50
Honorable mention – $25 (two prizes offered)
Audience favorite – $25

Enterprise Day- October 20, 2021

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 take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20 in The Rozsa Center Lobby. Teams will be spread out across the Rozsa Lobby and outside, weather permitting.

Visit with:

  • Alternative Energy
  • Aerospace
  • Advanced Metalworks
  • Blizzard Baja
  • Blue Marble Security
  • BoardSport Technologies
  • Built World
  • Clean Snowmobile
  • CPM
  • GEAR
  • Green Campus
  • HIDE
  • Hotforest
  • H-STEM
  • Husky Game
  •  IGS
  • ITOxygen
  • MINE
  • Open Source
  • Robotic Systems
  • SENSE
  • Supermileage Systems
  • Velovations
  • 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. Apple Cider and Donuts will be provided on a first come, first served basis during this event.

The use of masks and social distancing will be determined by the current Campus Health and Safety Level on the day of Enterprise Day, October 20, 2021. Please keep an eye on the Campus Health and Safety Level information page.

Murder Mystery Dinner

Have you ever thought you would be a good detective? Here’s your opportunity to try! At the Murder Mystery Dinner You will be assigned a “role” as a random celebrity and led through the story of a murder. You can work as a team to collect clues, but don’t trust anyone. Meet in the MUB Ballroom at 6pm on Friday, October 22nd for an evening full of food, murder, and fun! Dinner will be provided. You must sign up beforehand at the link below to guarantee a spot: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcaUmYA3rsMF1tL-GXp1k1Sfa_RycKWRlu6QLsG0xbIhJXKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Library Haunted House/Resource Fair

The library will be hosting a haunted house / resource fair with the theme “Don’t be Afraid to Ask Us!” We are inviting student groups who have an interest in connecting their peers with wellness and mental-health resources to have a table at this event.

How will this look? 

As of right now, we’re planning to give each participating group a chunk of space (this may be a study room, a table, or a library classroom) that they can decorate and use as they’d like to promote both this theme and to get a little spooky.

When will this take place?

We’re planning on October 26. However, because this is so student-focused, we’d like to hear more from you about what time of day would be ideal!

How do I get involved? 

Please complete this google form by the end of Monday of next week (October 11). Please feel free to share this with other student orgs in your orbit! 

Get Your Erg On at the SDC

Get Your Erg On with our certified instructor who will guide you through the basics of rowing and will coach you through fun and challenging workout sessions all on the SDC’s brand new ergometers in our new rowing facility! At a low registration cost, you can get a great full-body workout that can be adjusted to meet the abilities of anyone! The initial sessions will focus on general stroke technique and progress to workouts that represent on-water sprints and head races. 
Location SDC Rowing Studio (2nd floor) 
Dates/ Times October 25- December 6, 2021 (No class November 22) Mondays, 6:00-6:50 p.m.

Deadline to register is October 22, 11:59 p.m. To learn more and to register, visit https://michigantechrecreation.com/programs/adult/conditioning/erg/index

IRHC Night of Fright

IRHC is having a new Halloween event, “Night Of Fright” on Sunday, October 31 from 1-5pm on Walker Lawn. It will include a house competition event in the form of decorating tables where each house will have the opportunity to give out candy provided by IRHC as well as the opportunity for your hall to win house funds for the best decorated table. There will also be other activities targeted at both children and students including pumpkin carving (everyone), a costume contest (students, $300 in bookstore gift cards up for grabs), photo booth with props (everyone), bowling (children), ring toss (children), cornhole (everyone) and potentially mini golf (everyone).. Apple cider and root beer will also be provided to all.

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Make A Difference Day 2021 Registration is OPEN!

Registration for Make a Difference Day 2021 is now open! Make a Difference Day is the largest national day of community service in which students, faculty, and staff come together to serve our community. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 23 from 9am-1pm. 
Join the Michigan Tech community in giving back to our local area by volunteering for a local organization, agency, or community member! Volunteer projects will vary based on the needs of partner organizations. Painting, weeding, planting, digging, raking, cleaning, organizing, and moving are all likely projects that we have seen in the past. Register here to be assigned to a service site.
Check-in will start at 9AM in the MUB Ballroom. Information packets will be distributed and from there, groups will travel to service locations. Projects may require that groups drive to the location.

PLEASE NOTE: Each member of your organization/group must register individually for Make a Difference Day. The final deadline to register is Monday, October 18th at 10 AM

Does your student organization need funding for a project or event that promotes student involvement? We can help! The Student Initiative Support Program (SISP) is funded by the philanthropy of alumni and friends, and overseen by the Michigan Tech Alumni Board of Directors whose mission is “Celebrating Traditions. Creating Connections.”

Check out https://www.mtu.edu/alumni/connect/contact/board/sponsorship/ for more information and to apply. Be sure to apply ASAP to secure funding for your activity!

REAC Trivia Contest

Test your knowledge on various pieces of Railroad Trivia in this contest of Champions, or enjoy some free food while picking up some tips and tricks for the first year Scholarship offered by RTP.

Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents:

Backpack Packing

Do you want to go backpacking or hiking before the snow starts to fall? Not sure how best to pack your bag? Come join us on October 7th from 6-7pm in the Makerspace for a backpack packing Husky Hobbies session with Emilie Jacques! She’ll show you how best to pack your bag and head out into the woods with confidence! As a bonus, when you come to the backpack packing session you’ll receive a free Field Notes notebook! Sign up with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1isdAFI8y7DJ2J5FlqM3mStxY_4knA3XlLaap4L3yBPs/edit?usp=sharing_eil_dm&ts=614f75ea

Building Resilience Workshop

Things change when you come to school, and that can be challenging. Suddenly you have to take care of yourself, keep your space clean, and get your homework done. In order to handle all of this, you might need to build some resilience. Join the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being for their Building Resilience workshop on Thursdays from 1-2pm. Learn how to bounce back from all the challenges that college brings and get yourself back on track!

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity is looking for Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers for

Thursday Oct 7

Saturday Oct 9

3-4 volunteers are needed.

We will be working on varnishing trim on both of those two days.

We work from 9 am – 3 pm and lunch will be provided. 

If you have some spare time or some volunteer time that you need to do, please consider helping at Copper Country Habitat for Humanity.  

We have had many MTU students in the past being a part of our build.  Take some time and give back to the community. It would be greatly appreciated and a good feeling doing something good for a family in need. 

18 Sixth St in South Range is where the build is.   If you haven’t been there to lend a hand, this week might be the time to do something different and helpful for our local community. 

No experience is needed.  We have supervisors that will provide instruction to what is needed. 

Give back to the community by volunteering to build a house for a family in need. 

One last thing, You MUST be vaccinated to keep everyone safe. 

If you are interested, please contact me at sandycch4h@gmail.com.

GSG Presents: Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) at Michigan Tech is pleased to announce this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. It will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021. This year it is coming back to an entirely in-person format, and the final round will take place at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. This competition offers an excellent opportunity for graduate students across the university. It celebrates the exciting research conducted by graduate students. It supports their capacity to verbally summarize and explain their research in three minutes or less, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

The 3MT competition is an academic research communication competition originally developed by the University of Queensland, Australia, in 2008. Success and the growing popularity of the competition spread the idea across more than 900 universities in more than 80 countries around the globe. The Michigan Tech competition winner will earn the opportunity to present at the regional 3MT competition. Participants are judged on their communication and presentation skills while delivering their content in just three minutes with one static PowerPoint slide. 

The competition is divided into two phases: preliminary rounds and a final round. The winner and runners-up will receive cash prizes of $300 and $150, respectively. Additionally, a People’s Choice award will be given to a speaker selected by the audience, with a cash prize of $100. 

The event is open to all active graduate students at any stage/path of their graduate studies at Michigan Tech. But for participating in the final level Asia-Pacific 3MT competition, only active Ph.D. and Professional Doctorate (Research) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone (including candidates whose thesis is under submission) by the date of their first presentation are eligible. Graduates do not qualify for the competition. 

The registration for the competition is open now. GSG invites and encourages all graduate students to take advantage of this amazing competition. For complete event information and the registration link, please visit http://gsg.mtu.edu/3mt/ or contact Shreya Joshi at gsg-research@mtu.edu

MTU Recreation Concealed Pistol License Course

The Michigan Concealed Pistol License course will take place on either Saturday, October 16, 8am- 5pm or Saturday, November 6, 8am- 5pm this year. 

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 for carrying in open spaces. Not just what to do in your home, but what to do in the parking lot, in the alley, etc. We also add in things we teach in our other courses that we feel you are going to need to know, doing our best to help prepare you to prevail in any encounter. Rental equipment available for an additional fee. Students will receive a copy of the course material on the day of class. No experience necessary. Class size is limited.

  • Minimum age 20 years old
  • Individuals are responsible for supplying their own ammunition (100 rounds)
  • Students agree to comply with all commands issued on the range and in the classroom

Cost

  • $150/person w/own equipment
  • $185/person w/ rental equipment (9mm pistol)

Registration and payment can be completed online, by phone at 906-487-2073, or at the SDC Ticket Office. Shooting Range release, safety briefing and weapons registry will be completed on course day. Register today: https://www.michigantechrecreation.com/amenities/shooting_range/cpl.

This Week Film Board Presents…

Shrek 2

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

Saturday Oct 9th: 5:30,8:30,11:30

Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 2$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.

Shrek 2 is rated pg for crude humor, a brief substance reference and some suggestive content.

41 North Film Festival Seeks Volunteers

Be a part of the action and volunteer with 41 North Film Festival. This year’s festival will take place Nov. 4-7, and we need your help to make it happen! We welcome film enthusiasts, members of the campus community and local area residents.

Our volunteers help us keep 41 North free and open to the public and are an integral part of the festival. Volunteers may assist with welcoming festival attendees, ushering, merchandise sales and answering general questions regarding the festival and films.

Help is needed for any and all of the four days of the festival, Thursday through Sunday. Volunteer for a few hours or volunteer for the whole festival — it’s up to you! All volunteers receive a free T-shirt. We look forward to having you on our volunteer team!

The 41 North Film Festival spans four days and showcases award-winning independent films and filmmakers from around the region, country and world. Its mission is to provide Michigan Tech students and the surrounding community with an opportunity to critically engage films that are currently in distribution and under discussion, as well as the chance to interact with filmmakers, producers and other industry professionals about the art and business of cinematic storytelling.

To sign up to volunteer at this year’s festival, please complete the volunteer interest form.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding volunteering at the 41 North Film Festival, please contact volunteer coordinator Allison Neely at alneely@mtu.edu or 906-487-3206.

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The Student Scoop- September 29, 2021

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Don’t be late for a very important date!
Homecoming 2021 is here!

VOTE for your favorite Homecoming Door!

The 2021 Door Decorating competition is LIVE on our Facebook page! You can vote by ‘liking’ the picture of the door that you think is the best! Voting ends on October 1st so be sure to get your vote in!

Cardboard Boat Races are this Friday!

Come watch teams paddle it out on the Canal this Friday! Races start at 4:00pm but we’ll see how strong these boats really are…

Want to catch a ride to the Cardboard boat races on Friday? We’ve got busses shuttling from the MUB and Lot 24 to Kestner Waterfront Park starting at 2pm!

Keep up to date with all the homecoming activities HERE.

Rubik’s Cube Magician Steven Brundage

Join Late Night Programming and Family Weekend for an evening of amazement! You may know him from his viral video – Magician Gets Out of Speeding Ticket with Magic or from his appearance on America’s Got Talent! He’s got jokes, he’s got a Rubik’s Cube, and he’s magical! What more could you ask for?
Rubik’s Cube Magician Steven Brundage will be here on Saturday, October 2 at 9 PM in the MUB Ballroom. This is no trick – the event is FREE and open to students and their families!

MUB Board Presents…

Comedian Jon Fisher

A singing comedian! “Jon Fisher’s songs cover topics ranging from the frustrations of roommates and college to his man crush on Ryan Gosling to his desire to be a “motivational DJ”. His acoustic, pop, and hip hop comedic stylings combine social commentary, observational humor, pop-culture references, and character-driven acts put on a performance that’s great for all ages.”
Join us on October 1st at 9pm in the MUB Ballroom.

Tech Fued!

It’s time to play… TechFeud! Join us on October 8th for a fun night of head-to-head competition where you can take a chance and win it all! But! Before our night of feuding, we need some help from you, our fellow students! Click the link attached to take as many of our surveys as you would like and your answer may just show up on the board! Team registration is also open so grab your roommates, or snag some friends and click the link below to sign up.
Click here to take our survey!Click here to register your team!

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

Mr. Lid Recyclable Containers

Green Campus Enterprise, Consumer Product Manufacturing (CPM) Enterprise, and Dining Services are partnering together to bring Sussex IM’s Mr. Lid products to North COast Grill and Deli. How the program works:

  1. Pay the one time $5 Program Fee
  2. Receive a key chain 
  3. When you purchase food, request your food in a Mr. Lid and exchange the key chain
  4. Once finished with your food, return your Mr. Lid to the cash register to get your key chain back
  5. Repeat steps 3-4 and enjoy!

The purposes of this program are:

  1. Environmental impact – sustainability
  2. Economical
  3. Passion into action

Study Abroad

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Session

9/29, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Library East Reading Room

Do you have spring break or summer plans? Consider participating in a faculty-led study AWAY program next spring and/or summer to earn Michigan Tech credits and travel with your faculty and peers. Locations featured are Finland, Ireland,  England, Greece, Bahamas, Costa Rica, and U.S. Amtrak. Stop by and grab a pizza slice (or more), and chat with the program leaders.

Sustainability Open House

We would like to invite you to our upcoming Sustainability Open House on Saturday, October 2nd from 3-6 pm!  We will have interactive demos of our sustainable systems, fun games, and all guests will receive free sustainable swag!  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  We hope you will be able to stop by!

Upcoming Husky Innovate Opportunities

Protect your Innovation

Husky Innovate and the Van Pelt and Opie Library are collaborating to host “Protect Your Innovation”.  This workshop will be held October 6th, in the Library Room 244 from 5-7 pm.  This workshop will answer several intellectual property questions.   

How can you protect the intellectual property incorporated within your innovation?

What options do you have and what strategies can you apply?

When should you consider IP protections?

We will discuss the fundamentals of intellectual property including – 

  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Licensing
  • Trade Secrets/Knowhow
  • How to initiate a prior art discovery with free library resources

Michigan Tech IP expert, Licensed Patent Agent, Associate Vice President for Research Administration Jim Baker will lead us through compelling IP scenarios.

Librarian and Patent and Trademark Research Center (PTRC) Representative Annelise Doll will explain patents, trademarks and resources available through Michigan Tech’s PTRC which is part of the Patent and Trademark Office’s nationwide program of PTRCs.
Please register here – https://bit.ly/Protectinnovation

Husky Innovate Talk with Innovator- Jacob Soter

Michigan Tech graduate Jake Soter EE/CPE ’19, MBA ’20 observed that flag warning systems at beaches weren’t updated right away and knew that swimmers weren’t getting important information on days with strong rip-currents and high waves.  He identified a value proposition and together with his advisor, Dr. Andrew Barnard,  created a technological solution to address this problem.  From there – he launched a new business.  Come hear about Jake’s innovation pathway, how he validated his value proposition, what he’s learned along the way and what’s next for his business.

Register here

We will meet 10/8/2021 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents:

Do you want to go backpacking or hiking before the snow starts to fall? Not sure how best to pack your bag? Come join us on October 7th from 6-7pm in the Makerspace for a backpack packing Husky Hobbies session with Emilie Jacques! She’ll show you how best to pack your bag and head out into the woods with confidence! As a bonus, when you come to the backpack packing session you’ll receive a free Field Notes notebook! Sign up with this link.

Intramural Events

This Week Film Board Presents:

Soul
Friday Oct 1st: 5:30,8:30,11:30Saturday Oct 2nd: 5:30,8:30,11:30
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.
Soul is rated pg for thematic elements and some language.

Artist Presentation by Ashanté Kindle and Khari Turner: Copper Planted Seeds
Ashanté Kindle and Khari Turner come to Michigan Tech to discuss their joint exhibit, Copper Planted Seeds, currently on display at Finlandia University until October 5. Their exhibit seeks common ground between the history of the Keweenaw Peninsula and their life experiences as Black American artists. Kindle and Khari create at the border of abstractionism and realism, and the theme of their exhibit is “sisu,” or human grit and determination, in the face of daunting circumstances.
All are invited. The artists will begin with a presentation on their life, art and influences, followed by time for audience questions.
For further information on the presentation at Michigan Tech, contact vpdi@mtu.edu. For the Finlandia University Gallery, contact gallery@finlandia.edu.
Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC) 103
Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:15 pm

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