The Student Scoop

Parade of Nations is Seeking Volunteers

The Parade of Nations planning committee is seeking volunteers to help support this long standing community event. This year, the annual parade will take place on Saturday, September 18 beginning at 11 a.m. in Hancock and crossing the Portage Lift Bridge to the Chamber of Commerce in Houghton. We could not have made it to our 32nd annual parade without supporters who share their time with us each year!

Volunteers are needed to help with tasks before, during, and after the parade, such as flag distribution, carrying banners and flags during the parade, and cleanup after the event. We are also seeking volunteers who have a vehicle they might be willing to drive in the parade or groups who may wish to support others in creating a float. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your local community and to partake in a one-of-a-kind celebration of unity!

If you are interested in helping to make this year’s parade a success, please fill out this form and a Parade of Nations committee member will be in touch with you about volunteering soon. Please feel free to share this email and registration link with others across the wider Keweenaw community. For more information about the Parade of Nations, you can visit our website.

“Camp K-Day” Registration is OPEN!

It’s that time of year again, K-Day registration time!! K-Day Registration is still open, so reserve your spot now! Space and resources are limited, so do not delay!  This year’s theme will have you wanting s’more at Camp K-Day!  Organizations can get creative with this summer camp-themed student organization fair!
K-Day, or Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition that will be held on Friday, September 10 beginning at noon. Students head to Chassell Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and music – it’s like a week of summer camp all in one afternoon!  K-day typically sees 3000-4000 students so this is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  Please have your organization’s event finalized before registering HERE.  
Keep in mind, the person you list as the primary contact for your organization’s registration will be the one receiving all communications.  They will need to keep an eye out for emails during the summer in case of any changes that are made to K-Day due to any updates we may need to make in regards to our campus Healthy and Safety Levels. 
Questions about K-Day can be directed to Rochelle Spencer at raspence@mtu.edu

Camp K-Day Registration is OPEN!

It’s that time of year again, K-Day registration time!! K-Day Registration is still open, so reserve your spot now! Space and resources are limited, so do not delay!  This year’s theme will have you wanting s’more at Camp K-Day!  Organizations can get creative with this summer camp-themed student organization fair!
K-Day, or Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition that will be held on Friday, September 10 beginning at noon. Students head to Chassell Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and music – it’s like a week of summer camp all in one afternoon!  K-day typically sees 3000-4000 students so this is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  Please have your organization’s event finalized before registering HERE.  
Keep in mind, the person you list as the primary contact for your organization’s registration will be the one receiving all communications.  They will need to keep an eye out for emails during the summer in case of any changes that are made to K-Day due to any updates we may need to make in regards to our campus Healthy and Safety Levels. 
Questions about K-Day can be directed to Rochelle Spencer at raspence@mtu.edu

Volunteers for The Salvation Army are needed

The Salvation Army is asking for students to volunteer an hour of their time to help bag up donations for the Calumet Fire Victims. Any day of the week at any time, they just need your help. Those interested in volunteering, please contact Pete at 906-362-9120

Help Create the 2021 Parade of Nations’ Scavenger Hunt

Does your organization want to help take the community on a Parade of Nations scavenger hunt?  Do you want to spread the word about your country, your culture, your heritage, your traditions, your place in the community, or other interesting information?  Help celebrate our multicultural heritage by signing up to be a “Hide Team” for the 2021 Parade of Nations. The registration form and guidelines for the clues can be found on the Parade of Nations’ website https://www.mtu.edu/international/events/parade-nations/scavenger-hunt/.    

“Hide Teams” will create clues about a particular country, cultural heritage, or local organization that will be hidden around the community.  On September 7, the Parade of Nations committee will notify the “Hunt Teams” that have signed up to play that the Scavenger Hunt has begun and will give those teams the first clues.  The clues will then be posted later in the day on the Parade of Nations’ website for anyone in the community who would like to participate.

The scavenger hunt will run through Friday, September 17.  “Hunt Teams” must turn in answers by midnight that day.  Prizes will be awarded at the end of the Parade on Saturday, September 18.  Clues will be left up until October 1 for those who still wish to complete the Scavenger Hunt.

The deadline for Hide Teams to submit their clues and hiding places is Monday, August 23. 

Questions or comments about the Parade of Nations scavenger hunt can be emailed to paradeofnations@mtu.edu

Move-in Volunteer Opportunities for Fall 2021

Welcoming new students and their families is one of the most exciting times on campus. Student organizations are invited to help welcome incoming students during move-in on Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Your group can sign up for one shift or multiple shifts. This is a great service opportunity for your organization!

Please fill out the Google Form to sign up to volunteer. The form will close on Monday, August 16 at 5 p.m. so be sure to register soon.
Register Here!

Liability/Risk Statement
Please share the Liability/Risk Statement that can be downloaded and reviewed at mtu.edu/success/orientation/pdfs/liability-statement.pdf with each member of your organization who will be volunteering. All volunteers will sign that they have read and understand the Liability/Risk Agreement Statement upon check-in on move-in day.

Move-In Volunteer Shifts:

Friday, August 20
noon – 2 p.m.
2 – 4 p.m.
4 – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 21
9 -11 a.m.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1 – 3 p.m.
3 – 5 p.m.
5 – 6:30 p.m.

Move-In Volunteer Participation Expectations

• Remember that you are representing your student organization and Michigan Tech. First impressions are very important.
• Wear apparel that represents your student organization or Michigan Tech only.
• Wear clothing that is neat and appropriate (no holes, no hats, and no sunglasses are permitted).
• Wear comfortable, closed toe shoes (athletic shoes are recommended).
• Volunteers may not recruit or pass out invitations/flyers of any kind.
• Remember that some students and families may not want assistance, please ask first.

Thank you in advance for your service to the newest members of the Michigan Tech community! If you have any questions please contact the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success at success@mtu.edu.

Camp K-Day Registration is Open

It’s that time of year again, K-Day registration time!! K-Day Registration is still open, so reserve your spot now! Space and resources are limited, so do not delay!  This year’s theme will have you wanting s’more at Camp K-Day!  Organizations can get creative with this summer camp-themed student organization fair!
K-Day, or Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition that will be held on Friday, September 10 beginning at noon. Students head to Chassell Centennial Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and music – it’s like a week of summer camp all in one afternoon!  K-day typically sees 3000-4000 students so this is an important recruitment opportunity for your organization.  Please have your organization’s event finalized before registering HERE.  
Keep in mind, the person you list as the primary contact for your organization’s registration will be the one receiving all communications.  They will need to keep an eye out for emails during the summer in case of any changes that are made to K-Day due to any updates we may need to make in regards to our campus Healthy and Safety Levels. 
Questions about K-Day can be directed to Rochelle Spencer at raspence@mtu.edu

Help Create the 2021 Parade of Nations’ Scavenger Hunt

Does your organization want to help take the community on a Parade of Nations scavenger hunt?  Do you want to spread the word about your country, your culture, your heritage, your traditions, your place in the community, or other interesting information?  Help celebrate our multicultural heritage by signing up to be a “Hide Team” for the 2021 Parade of Nations. The registration form and guidelines for the clues can be found on the Parade of Nations’ website https://www.mtu.edu/international/events/parade-nations/scavenger-hunt/.    

“Hide Teams” will create clues about a particular country, cultural heritage, or local organization that will be hidden around the community.  On September 7, the Parade of Nations committee will notify the “Hunt Teams” that have signed up to play that the Scavenger Hunt has begun and will give those teams the first clues.  The clues will then be posted later in the day on the Parade of Nations’ website for anyone in the community who would like to participate.

The scavenger hunt will run through Friday, September 17.  “Hunt Teams” must turn in answers by midnight that day.  Prizes will be awarded at the end of the Parade on Saturday, September 18.  Clues will be left up until October 1 for those who still wish to complete the Scavenger Hunt.

The deadline for Hide Teams to submit their clues and hiding places is Monday, August 23. 

Questions or comments about the Parade of Nations scavenger hunt can be emailed to paradeofnations@mtu.edu

Volunteers for The Salvation Army are needed

The Salvation Army is asking for students to volunteer an hour of their time to help bag up donations for the Calumet Fire Victims. Any day of the week at any time, they just need your help. Those interested in volunteering, please contact Pete at 906-362-9120

Join Dr. Fauci for a Student Corps Community Call today!

“We need your help to ensure as many of your peers as possible get vaccinated in July in order to be fully vaccinated when school reopens this fall.

Join Dr. Fauci for a Student Corps Community Call today, July 14 at 5:30 PM to learn more about how as students, you can ensure your community gets vaccinated as we prepare to head back to school.
Sign up for the call here, feel free to forward the link to friends who you think would also want to join. All students and young adults welcome.”

— Hannah Bristol (she/her)
White House Office of Public Engagement

Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being Presents:

Husky Hobbies is starting up again through the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being! They will be asynchronous videos that offer students Health and Well-Being ideas and activities throughout the summer! Each new Husky Hobby will be posted on Sunday, and students don’t have to worry about being online or on a Zoom call at any specific time because they are able to access the videos anytime they’d like to jump into a new project or take some time for themselves!

Starting tomorrow, the MTU My SSP app is available for free for all students to download. My SSP gives students 24/7/365 access to mental health support via chat, phone or video. Learn more by visiting: myssp.app or downloading the app in the app store.