Student News Briefs – February 21, 2020

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.”

Maya Angelou

Film Board Presents: Frozen 2

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Frozen 2

Friday, February 21st @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  February 22nd @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, February 23rd @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Frozen 2 is rated PG for action/peril and some thematic elements

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


Escape Rooms

Can you escape?

On February 21st from 6-10 pm, assemble your team and get ready to battle the clock. Make your way out by finding clues, putting together hints, or perhaps finding a secret key to freedom!

Teams of 5 can sign up at the MUB Board desk in MUB 106 all day on February 21st to reserve a spot for this event.  

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


Built World Enterprise Information Session

Are you interested in joining an enterprise? Built World Enterprise is hosting on information session on Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00pm in Dillman 204. 

Built World Enterprise (BWE) currently participates in the Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design challenge that promotes student involvement in solving issues related to airports and the National Airspace System through innovative approaches. We are still a new enterprise and there is plenty of opportunity to shape the path of BWE. Any major is welcome to participate in the enterprise. 


William Gleason Shihan Aikido Seminar

Register now for the William Gleason Shihan Aikido Seminar February 28 through March 1 in the SDC Studio. This 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. We encourage all of our Aikido brothers and sisters to join us in training.

Session 1: Friday, February 28, 8:00-10:00 pm

Session 2: Saturday, February 29, 11:15am-1:45pm

Session 3: Saturday, February 29, 4:00-6:30pm

Session 4: Sunday, March 1, 11:00am-2:00pm

Open to all who are interested. Must be at least 16 years old or Level 4 (with permission of Sensei Campbell-Olszewski) to participate. Previous martial arts experience is helpful but not required.

Cost: Full seminar (all 4 sessions) $120, individual session $40. Registration for the full seminar closes February 28.

For more information or to register, visit Aikido Seminar.  


Michigan Primary: Tuesday, March 10


I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Comes to McArdle

Patricia Helsel and the Tech Theatre Company are bringing you the longest running cabaret musical in history, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! The show, based on the book by Joe DiPietro, with music by Jimmy Roberts, takes on the comedic side of love and marriage, painting a series of vignettes about relationships through the tumultuous dating scene, road trips, marriage, kids, and all the other troubles couples face. The show will run for seven nights: February 20-22 and 26-29, all at 7:30 PM in the McArdle Theatre on the second floor of the Walker building.

Tickets available two hours before the performance at the McArdle box office. The show contains adult language and situations.


Poetry Slam Featuring Ebony Stewart Friday, Backstage at the Rozsa!

The Rozsa Center and the Black Students Association at Michigan Tech are proud to present Ebony Stewart, an international touring poet and performance artist. Her work speaks to the black experience, with emphasis on gender, sexuality, womanhood, and race, with the hopes to be relatable, remove shame, heal minds, encourage dialogue, and inspire folks in marginalized communities. As one of the most decorated poets in Texas, Ebony is one of the top touring poets in the country and a Woman of the World Poetry Slam Champion. The event will kick off with an open-mic poetry slam, then Stewart herself will take the stage on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 PM, in the “pop-up” club atmosphere of “Backstage at the Rozsa.”  


Marketing your International Experience 

Marketing your International Experience 

February 27th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Library 234

Having an international experience not only leads to significant personal growth, it also sets your apart from the rest of the applicant pool when applying for internships, graduate school and jobs.

International experiences make you desirable to future employers because of the skills and knowledge gained through valuable international exposure. The next step is to learn how to market these skills. 

Drop in for an advising session to learn how to articulate your international experiences on your resume, cover letter, and during an interview. 

Those who haven’t had an international experience yet are encouraged to also drop in to learn about Michigan Tech’s study abroad opportunities with International Studies Abroad (ISA). 


Mechanical and Civil Engineering Study Abroad Info Session

Mechanical and Civil Engineering – Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

February 26th, 12:00 – 1:00, Pavlis Honors College (722 Minerals and Materials)

Attention Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering students! Are you trying to figure out a way to study abroad and stay on track to graduate? How does spending a semester in Valencia, Spain sound? We did the curriculum mapping work for you! Stop by the Pavlis Honors College on February 26th, 12:00 – 1:00, for some pizza and learn more about USAC’s fall 2020 program in Valencia, Spain!  Can’t make the session? Email studyabroad@mtu.edu for more information.


Blood Drive Spring 2020

There is a constant need for blood donors and now the need is critical. The gratification is instant. Give blood.

Join Order of Omega from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26th in the Library’s East Reading Room to donate blood.

Sign up for an appointment time online at the American Red Cross or call 800-733-2767. Walk-ins are always welcome. Click here for more information. Bring a photo ID.


MTU SDH Event: The Keweenaw’s First Waste Reduction Drive

The Keweenaw’s First Waste Reduction Drive!

Drive Date: Saturday, April 18th from 9am – 5pm in Fisher Hall

The official kickoff to the 50th anniversary of earth week!

Start collecting these five items now: granola/energy bar wrappers, batteries, plastic caps and rings, Styrofoam and cardboard egg cartons, and any plastic bag containing a recycling number.

How much WASTE can we SAVE from the landfill as a COMMUNITY?”


Family Friday Night Tonight at the SDC !

Enjoy family-friendly recreation time tonight (Friday, February 22) at the SDC! Open swim, climbing & more! Open to all ages. Free to Michigan Tech students, included in SDC membership and day pass.


For more information, visit Family Friday Nights.


Up Your Game with HuskiesFit Strength & Conditioning

HuskiesFit Strength & Conditioning programs like Get Your Erg On!, Metabolic Conditioning, Spin Strong & TRX could be just what you need to up your game! Open to the public. Check us out today! #strength #huskiesfit

HuskiesFit Strength & Conditioning


Join SIS for the annual Bra Show!

Join SIS for the annual Bra Show! This year’s theme is Mardi Gras, so make sure to bring cash to vote for the people’s choice bra and to donate. All proceeds will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation! If you have any questions please email mharmon@mtu.edu


Nail & String Art Make Night at The Alley Makerspace

Nail & String Art Make Night at The Alley Makerspace

Friday February 28th, 5-7pm

Join us in the Alley Makerspace (MUB Basement) for a Nail + String art Make Night! All materials are provided.


Mub Board presents: Nick Thomas

A recent MTU college graduate himself, Nick Thomas provides a fast paced variety show that will blow your mind. The act includes juggling, yo-yos, magic, comedy and more! As recently featured on ABC’s “The Gong Show,” this upcoming star will have you laughing with humor that every student can relate to. A 6 time world record holder, and gold medal winning juggler, Nick has performed internationally for companies like Comcast and Google. The unforgettable show has tons of audience participation, and a high tech LED juggling finale that you won’t want to miss!

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


Student Leadership Awards for SNB

Student Leadership Awards is a time to celebrate and reward the individual and group efforts of students involved in organizations across campus. At Michigan Tech we are blessed enough with students that are crazy smart. Now it the time to be recognized for your commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership.

On behalf of the University, we are seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Dean of Students Award for Service, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the 26th Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 17.

The nomination process is simple. All awards and information about each can be found online. For each individual award, simply click on the award title, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Dean of Students Award for Service are due by  5 p.m. Friday, March 6.  Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by 12 p.m. noon, Friday, March 20. Questions concerning the awards can be directed to Student Leadership and Involvement.

Take a minute to nominate a fellow student or organization today!

EF learning center is now accepting applications


Spaghetti Bridge Competition


Paper Airplane Trivia

Attention Student Orgs!

Want to win $500?

Please join the Michigan Tech Student Foundation for Paper Airplane Trivia in the MUB Commons on Thursday, February 27th from 7:00 – 8:30pm!

  • There will be 3 rounds of 10 trivia questions about philanthropy at Michigan Tech. Paper airplanes that you fold will be thrown at targets to answer the questions, so start practicing! 
  • Prizes will be awarded for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org. 
  • All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team of up to 3 members.
  • To register please reply to the Google Form at https://goo.gl/forms/7OjymhSNOhpRVtAU2 or for more information email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

2020 World Water Day Student Poster Competition

The 2020 World Water Day Student Poster Competition will take place on Monday, March 23rd as a part of Michigan Tech’s World Water Day celebration. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight your work, practice effective science communication, and maybe win a cash prize!

Posters can be submitted in two categories: Original Research or Coursework-based Projects.  Cash Awards will be offered in each category (1st-$300, 2nd-200, 3rd-$150), as well as one People’s Choice Award ($$$). The poster competition will take place between 11:30-2:30 in DOW 804, 873, 875 – you DO NOT need to be available for the whole time period! You can register and share your availability using the link below. 

http://bit.ly/WWD2020student

Following your presentation to the judges, students are asked to participate in a public poster session from 2-4p in the MUB Ballroom. All posters (with a presenter present) are eligible for the People’s Choice Award.

More detailed information can be found in the attachment. Thank you for sharing your exciting work with the community! Please contact Kevin Nevorski with any questions, kcnevors@mtu.edu.


CopperDog 2020 Volunteers

This year’s CopperDog will take place February 28 – March 1.

Volunteer positions are steadily filling up but we still have some work to do to get to 100% staffed. We are expecting additional teams this year which means we need additional dog handlers throughout the weekend! If you are not interested in dog handling, but still would like to be involved, there are other volunteer opportunities available for both groups and individuals.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

This year’s volunteer training is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at 11 am in the Calumet High School cafeteria. We will have an indoor “classroom” portion of training first and then some outdoor hands-on training with teams of sled dogs.


Aikido Internal Power Workshop

Sunday, February 16, 2020

SDC Studio

Cost: Free! Donations gratefully accepted to help fund future Aikido seminars with international instructors

What do snow removal, walking on ice, vacuuming, and managing disagreements have to do with the martial art of Aikido? Everything! Aikido principles allow us to improve our ease and effectiveness in daily living, physical and mental health, as well as self-defense. Who wouldn’t want extraordinary stability, generation of explosive power, and the inexplicable zeroing-out of an opponent’s force? Mastering Aikido secrets can be a game-changer for anyone involved in martial arts, yoga, meditation, sports, and achieving personal excellence.

Come join us for this introductory workshop to learn the foundational principles of Aikido. We will partner up to learn basic Aikido forms and the internal-power principles of aiki, the path to develop an extraordinary mind-body. This will be an active class, participants will be standing, bending, and twisting. (Rolling and falling are not required but for those interested and able it can add to the fun of training). Dress to move in work-out clothing or martial arts uniform.

Open to all who are interested. Must be at least 16 years old or Level 4 (with permission of Sensei Campbell-Olszewski) to participate. Previous martial arts experience is helpful but not required.

Student News Briefs – February 14, 2020

“Today you are you! That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.” – Dr. Seuss


Cards Against Hypnosis by College Hypnotist David Hall

Cards Against Hypnosis

Cards Against Hypnosis is a show performed by College Hypnotist David Hall. This interactive, laugh out loud, drop-to-your knees funny, comedy hypnosis show coming to the MUB Ballroom on Saturday, February 15th at 10pm!

In between each skit, College Hypnotist David Hall will throw a ball into the crowd in which a random audience member who catches the ball will be shown 2 large cards. First is a black card with a scenario/skit, followed by a white card with possible outcomes. Based on the audience members decision that skit will be performed by the hypnotized participants on stage.

This unpredictable show gives a truly unique experience for the hypnotized participants as well as the audience. The show has been described as “jaw-dropping” “hilarious” and “downright fun.”


Film Board Presents: Joker

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Joker

Friday, February 14th @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  February 15th @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, February 16th @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Joker is rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


Escape Rooms

Can you escape?

On February 21st from 6-10 pm, assemble your team and get ready to battle the clock. Make your way out by finding clues, putting together hints, or perhaps finding a secret key to freedom!

Teams of 5 can sign up at the MUB Board desk in MUB 106 all day on February 21st to reserve a spot for this event.  

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


Spring 2020 Career Fair

Spring 2020 Career Fair is right around the corner.  Are you ready?  Stop by the Campus Store for all of your “last minute” items such as; ties, tie clips, belts, socks, pantyhose, shoe laces, shoe polish, lint rollers, sewing kits, padfolios, resume paper, folders, planners and pens.  Land that job by making sure you are perfectly polished.  


Undergraduate Student Government Nominations are open!

The Undergraduate Student Government is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2020-2021 Executive Board and At-Large Representatives are now open! 

If you or someone you know is interested, please go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdskk_Y6MptrKAPDhispXGh0sRMd7JsK-z9ciqIzKxj9Mtniw/closedform or check your MTU email for more information. Nominations close 2/19/2020 at 11 PM.  


Get into Fun & Fitness

with HuskiesFit Programs!

Get Into Fun & Fitness with HuskiesFit Programs! Dynamic classes like Zumba, Belly Dance, Buti Yoga, Fitbarre & POUND energize & motivate you to come back for more! Included in the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card. Open to the public, walk-ins welcome. #funfitness #huskiesfit

HuskiesFit Fun & Fitness Classes


Michigan Primary: Tuesday, March 10


Rozsa Center Presents: Ebony Stewart

Join us as Ebony Stewart comes to Houghton! Ebony is a touring performance artist and slam poet, and former sexual health instructor. Ebony is the 2017 Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion, the only adult female three-time Slam Champion in Austin, Texas, and was voted Top Female Touring Poet by the Spoken Word Awards. Her work can be seen on Button Poetry, Write About Now Poetry, and Poetry Slam Inc. This event is hosted by the Michigan Tech Black Students Association. This will be held in the “Backstage Rozsa” pop-up venue for a more intimate club experience, and there will be an “open mic” poetry slam to open the show. Open mic sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTUpu95DjMCH0NOFL9_FjQ0ot5FTfljDtvrTlZ9whMVhIzPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Friday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Backstage

1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931

Free for students with Tech Experience

$15.00 for general admission


MTU SDH Event: The Keweenaw’s First Waste Reduction Drive

The Keweenaw’s First Waste Reduction Drive!

Drive Date: Saturday, April 18th from 9am – 5pm in Fisher Hall

The official kickoff to the 50th anniversary of earth week!

Start collecting these five items now: granola/energy bar wrappers, batteries, plastic caps and rings, Styrofoam and cardboard egg cartons, and any plastic bag containing a recycling number.

How much WASTE can we SAVE from the landfill as a COMMUNITY?”


Fiesta Time!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENING OF LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC, PUPPETRY, STORYTELLING AND MORE FEB. 15TH

Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center and Department of Visual and Performing Arts are pleased to present a family-friendly event of music, storytelling, puppetry, and more! The Superior Wind Symphony will perform a concert of original Latin American music by celebrated Guatemalan composer Raúl López Colibrí. The compositions are arranged by Michigan Tech’s Director of Bands Mike Christianson with children’s choir direction by Dr. Amanda Plummer. The show doesn’t stop there—Local poet, formerly of Guatemala, Hugo Gordillo will present his collection of children’s poetry on which the music was based, in a pre-concert party hosted by Hugo Gordillo and Christ Alquist, with crafts, storytelling, and more fun, in the Rozsa lobby, making this truly an event for the whole family. Poems and children’s stories will be read in both Spanish and English, and the entire evening will be the culmination of work by poets, Spanish language professors, theatre and fine art professors, and local and Guatemalan poets, writers, artists, musicians, and students. International collaborators include: Raúl López Colibrí, Mike Christianson, Hugo Gordillo, Lisa Gordillo, Patricia Helsel, Christopher Plummer, Amanda Plummer, Leyre Alegre, and the Superior Wind Symphony. The pre-concert “fiesta party” begins at 6:15 PM on Saturday, February 15th, and the concert begins at 7:30 PM. There will also be a live shadow-puppet performance during the concert presented by Patricia Helsel.

For more details, please see the attached press release. For further information or interviews, please contact myself or Lisa Gordillo, 906-487-3096, lijohnso@mtu.edu


Pixel Art Night at the Alley Makerspace

Friday February 14th, 5-7pm

Learn how to cross stitch patterns from video games, or make a cool present for your significant other for Valentine’s Day!


Student Leadership Awards for SNB

Student Leadership Awards is a time to celebrate and reward the individual and group efforts of students involved in organizations across campus. At Michigan Tech we are blessed enough with students that are crazy smart. Now it the time to be recognized for your commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership.

On behalf of the University, we are seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Dean of Students Award for Service, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the 26th Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 17.

The nomination process is simple. All awards and information about each can be found online. For each individual award, simply click on the award title, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Dean of Students Award for Service are due by  5 p.m. Friday, March 6.  Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by 12 p.m. noon, Friday, March 20. Questions concerning the awards can be directed to Student Leadership and Involvement.

Take a minute to nominate a fellow student or organization today!

EF learning center is now accepting applications


Spaghetti Bridge Competition


New Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Scholarship

Available for Undergraduate Students

The Michigan Space Grant Consortium is offering a $500 one-time scholarship to an undergraduate student with research and innovation interests aligned with the following NASA strategic goals: 

  • Expand the frontiers of knowledge, capability, and opportunity in space
  • Advance understanding of Earth and develop technologies to improve the quality of life on our home planet
  • Serve the American public and accomplish our mission by effectively managing our people, technical capabilities and infrastructure.

The scholarship will be available to the recipient immediately upon award and is non-renewable. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Applicants should fill out this short Google form by midnight on Sunday, February 16. For more information, contact Paige Hackney in the Pavlis Honors College in M&M 722.


Bringing in the Bystander

You are invited to attend the Bringing in the Bystander Certification workshop happening on Saturday February 15 beginning at 9AM in the MUB Alumni Lounge A & B. Lunch will be provided. Students receive a certificate of achievement for completing the workshop, along with t-shirts and stickers! If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please send them to Kaylee Kapatos at kkapatos@mtu.edu. This FREE workshop is limited to a total of 50 students. Sign up before you lose your spot! Click here to get your tickets.

What is Bringing in the Bystander?

Bringing in the Bystander (BIB) is an interactive evidence based peer to peer workshop program that gives students the tools and practice needed to intervene as bystanders and to change social norming around relationship violence and sexual assault. This program helps bystanders to understand the decision making process to help them to consider their options when intervening and to build empathy for victims/survivors of relationship and sexual violence. Students leave this program with a certification of completion that they can put on their resume and swag to show their peers that they have completed BIB. 

Workshop Schedule

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM  – Session 1

Session One gives students a foundational understanding of bystander intervention and gives students the opportunity to learn more about how bystanders can intervene through case studies. Students identify ways that bystanders could have intervened. Peer facilitators explain statistics of relationship and sexual violence and discuss myths and assumptions surrounding violence. Much of the discussion in Session 1 focuses on how Michigan Tech students can change the culture around holding others accountable to prevent violence.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Session 2

Session 2 focuses on understanding consent, building empathy for survivors and practicing bystanding skills. This session focuses on the decision making process and how to decide when and how to intervene when you see something. This session also gives students an understanding of how to be supportive if someone discloses an experience of relationship or sexual violence to them.

Please share this with anyone you think may be interested. We hope to see you there!


Library Hosts Strategic Planning Discussion Groups

After receiving a tremendous response to our library strategic plan survey, the library is hosting several discussion groups. The purpose of these sessions is to discuss the gaps identified in our plan and ask for your help in setting priorities.

If you would like to be part of the discussion for improving your library, please register for one of the following sessions:

We hope you will be able to join us! Suggestions and feedback are always welcome at library@mtu.edu.


MUB Board- Dodgeball

Come on out and participate in a 6v6 dodgeball tournament on February 15th. The top two teams will win prizes so this is your queue to start practicing! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events.


Saudi Night

DATE: 16 February 2020

TIME: 6.00 PM

VENUE: Memorial Union-Ballroom – Entire (207)   

The Saudi Night is a cultural event that represents the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Culture, traditions, civilization and history to the community of the university by doing Dance, acting, and traditional music.

In this event, there will be a dinner featuring sumptuous Saudi dishes mainly from Central and Southern Saudi Arabia.

Celebrate love will be our theme for this year. The storyboard about Saudi wedding traditions including some historical stories and exhibit some of our traditional clothes.

Tickets are only available online. 
I also attached the poster and Ticketing link.
https://mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2155


Paper Airplane Trivia

Attention Student Orgs!

Want to win $500?

Please join the Michigan Tech Student Foundation for Paper Airplane Trivia in the MUB Commons on Thursday, February 27th from 7:00 – 8:30pm!

  • There will be 3 rounds of 10 trivia questions about philanthropy at Michigan Tech. Paper airplanes that you fold will be thrown at targets to answer the questions, so start practicing! 
  • Prizes will be awarded for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org. 
  • All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team of up to 3 members.
  • To register please reply to the Google Form at https://goo.gl/forms/7OjymhSNOhpRVtAU2 or for more information email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

2020 World Water Day Student Poster Competition

The 2020 World Water Day Student Poster Competition will take place on Monday, March 23rd as a part of Michigan Tech’s World Water Day celebration. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight your work, practice effective science communication, and maybe win a cash prize!

Posters can be submitted in two categories: Original Research or Coursework-based Projects.  Cash Awards will be offered in each category (1st-$300, 2nd-200, 3rd-$150), as well as one People’s Choice Award ($$$). The poster competition will take place between 11:30-2:30 in DOW 804, 873, 875 – you DO NOT need to be available for the whole time period! You can register and share your availability using the link below. 

http://bit.ly/WWD2020student

Following your presentation to the judges, students are asked to participate in a public poster session from 2-4p in the MUB Ballroom. All posters (with a presenter present) are eligible for the People’s Choice Award.

More detailed information can be found in the attachment. Thank you for sharing your exciting work with the community! Please contact Kevin Nevorski with any questions, kcnevors@mtu.edu.


CopperDog 2020 Volunteers

This year’s CopperDog will take place February 28 – March 1.

Volunteer positions are steadily filling up but we still have some work to do to get to 100% staffed. We are expecting additional teams this year which means we need additional dog handlers throughout the weekend! If you are not interested in dog handling, but still would like to be involved, there are other volunteer opportunities available for both groups and individuals.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

This year’s volunteer training is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at 11 am in the Calumet High School cafeteria. We will have an indoor “classroom” portion of training first and then some outdoor hands-on training with teams of sled dogs.


OAP Log Rolling Clinics

Join the OAP for log rolling clinics in the SDC Pool! We provide all instruction and materials, you just need to be able to swim at least 10 yards unassisted, and have your own swimsuit and towel. We will be in the water between 4-9 feet deep, with lifeguards on duty during the event. We will work with each participant to get up and rolling on the log before the clinic ends. This is a great sport that focuses on balance, foot speed, reaction, concentration and focus. Class size is limited.

Ages 4 & Up
Next clinic date is March 17!
Cost/Clinic – General Public $10, SDC members $5, FREE to Michigan Tech Students!


Aikido Internal Power Workshop

Sunday, February 16, 2020

SDC Studio

Cost: Free! Donations gratefully accepted to help fund future Aikido seminars with international instructors

What do snow removal, walking on ice, vacuuming, and managing disagreements have to do with the martial art of Aikido? Everything! Aikido principles allow us to improve our ease and effectiveness in daily living, physical and mental health, as well as self-defense. Who wouldn’t want extraordinary stability, generation of explosive power, and the inexplicable zeroing-out of an opponent’s force? Mastering Aikido secrets can be a game-changer for anyone involved in martial arts, yoga, meditation, sports, and achieving personal excellence.

Come join us for this introductory workshop to learn the foundational principles of Aikido. We will partner up to learn basic Aikido forms and the internal-power principles of aiki, the path to develop an extraordinary mind-body. This will be an active class, participants will be standing, bending, and twisting. (Rolling and falling are not required but for those interested and able it can add to the fun of training). Dress to move in work-out clothing or martial arts uniform.

Open to all who are interested. Must be at least 16 years old or Level 4 (with permission of Sensei Campbell-Olszewski) to participate. Previous martial arts experience is helpful but not required.

Student News Briefs – February 7, 2020

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer” — Albert Camus


Cards Against Hypnosis by College Hypnotist David Hall

Cards Against Hypnosis

Cards Against Hypnosis is a show performed by College Hypnotist David Hall. This interactive, laugh out loud, drop-to-your knees funny, comedy hypnosis show coming to the MUB Ballroom on Saturday, February 15th at 10pm!

In between each skit, College Hypnotist David Hall will throw a ball into the crowd in which a random audience member who catches the ball will be shown 2 large cards. First is a black card with a scenario/skit, followed by a white card with possible outcomes. Based on the audience members decision that skit will be performed by the hypnotized participants on stage.

This unpredictable show gives a truly unique experience for the hypnotized participants as well as the audience. The show has been described as “jaw-dropping” “hilarious” and “downright fun.”


Film Board Presents: Jurassic Park

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Jurassic Park

Friday, February 7th @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  February 8th @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, February 9th @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Jurassic Park is rated PG-13 for intense science fiction terror.

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


Escape Rooms

Can you escape?

On February 21st from 6-10 pm, assemble your team and get ready to battle the clock. Make your way out by finding clues, putting together hints, or perhaps finding a secret key to freedom!

Teams of 5 can sign up at the MUB Board desk in MUB 106 all day on February 21st to reserve a spot for this event.  

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


Fiesta Time!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENING OF LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC, PUPPETRY, STORYTELLING AND MORE FEB. 15TH

Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center and Department of Visual and Performing Arts are pleased to present a family-friendly event of music, storytelling, puppetry, and more! The Superior Wind Symphony will perform a concert of original Latin American music by celebrated Guatemalan composer Raúl López Colibrí. The compositions are arranged by Michigan Tech’s Director of Bands Mike Christianson with children’s choir direction by Dr. Amanda Plummer. The show doesn’t stop there—Local poet, formerly of Guatemala, Hugo Gordillo will present his collection of children’s poetry on which the music was based, in a pre-concert party hosted by Hugo Gordillo and Christ Alquist, with crafts, storytelling, and more fun, in the Rozsa lobby, making this truly an event for the whole family. Poems and children’s stories will be read in both Spanish and English, and the entire evening will be the culmination of work by poets, Spanish language professors, theatre and fine art professors, and local and Guatemalan poets, writers, artists, musicians, and students. International collaborators include: Raúl López Colibrí, Mike Christianson, Hugo Gordillo, Lisa Gordillo, Patricia Helsel, Christopher Plummer, Amanda Plummer, Leyre Alegre, and the Superior Wind Symphony.The pre-concert “fiesta party” begins at 6:15 PM on Saturday, February 15th, and the concert begins at 7:30 PM. There will also be a live shadow-puppet performance during the concert presented by Patricia Helsel.

For more details, please see the attached press release. For further information or interviews, please contact myself or Lisa Gordillo, 906-487-3096, lijohnso@mtu.edu


Pixel Art Night at the Alley Makerspace

Friday February 14th, 5-7pm

Learn how to cross stitch patterns from video games, or make a cool present for your significant other for Valentine’s Day!


Student Leadership Awards for SNB

Student Leadership Awards is a time to celebrate and reward the individual and group efforts of students involved in organizations across campus. At Michigan Tech we are blessed enough with students that are crazy smart. Now it the time to be recognized for your commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership.

On behalf of the University, we are seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Dean of Students Award for Service, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the 26th Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 17.

The nomination process is simple. All awards and information about each can be found online. For each individual award, simply click on the award title, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Dean of Students Award for Service are due by  5 p.m. Friday, March 6.  Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by 12 p.m. noon, Friday, March 20. Questions concerning the awards can be directed to Student Leadership and Involvement.

Take a minute to nominate a fellow student or organization today!

EF learning center is now accepting applications


Spaghetti Bridge Competition


Study Participation

A research study being conducted in the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology at Michigan Tech is currently recruiting healthy individuals that are 18 to 40 years old. This study is looking into the effects of intermittent fasting on the cardiovascular system. Participants will be asked to visit the lab 8 times over the course of 10 weeks, and fast twice weekly for 6 weeks. Additionally, participants will be compensated and provided information about their body composition and cardiovascular health. If you are interested in learning more about this research study and to see if you are eligible to participate, then please either contact Steven Stelly (spstelly@mtu.edu) or provide your information for us to contact you at the following link: https://forms.gle/ZyGyo5kuEeFUMHGw6 .    


New Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Scholarship

Available for Undergraduate Students

The Michigan Space Grant Consortium is offering a $500 one-time scholarship to an undergraduate student with research and innovation interests aligned with the following NASA strategic goals: 

  • Expand the frontiers of knowledge, capability, and opportunity in space
  • Advance understanding of Earth and develop technologies to improve the quality of life on our home planet
  • Serve the American public and accomplish our mission by effectively managing our people, technical capabilities and infrastructure.

The scholarship will be available to the recipient immediately upon award and is non-renewable. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Applicants should fill out this short Google form by midnight on Sunday, February 16. For more information, contact Paige Hackney in the Pavlis Honors College in M&M 722.


Bringing in the Bystander

You are invited to attend the Bringing in the Bystander Certification workshop happening on Saturday February 15 beginning at 9AM in the MUB Alumni Lounge A & B. Lunch will be provided. Students receive a certificate of achievement for completing the workshop, along with t-shirts and stickers! If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please send them to Kaylee Kapatos at kkapatos@mtu.edu. This FREE workshop is limited to a total of 50 students. Sign up before you lose your spot! Click here to get your tickets.

What is Bringing in the Bystander?

Bringing in the Bystander (BIB) is an interactive evidence based peer to peer workshop program that gives students the tools and practice needed to intervene as bystanders and to change social norming around relationship violence and sexual assault. This program helps bystanders to understand the decision making process to help them to consider their options when intervening and to build empathy for victims/survivors of relationship and sexual violence. Students leave this program with a certification of completion that they can put on their resume and swag to show their peers that they have completed BIB. 

Workshop Schedule

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM  – Session 1

Session One gives students a foundational understanding of bystander intervention and gives students the opportunity to learn more about how bystanders can intervene through case studies. Students identify ways that bystanders could have intervened. Peer facilitators explain statistics of relationship and sexual violence and discuss myths and assumptions surrounding violence. Much of the discussion in Session 1 focuses on how Michigan Tech students can change the culture around holding others accountable to prevent violence.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Session 2

Session 2 focuses on understanding consent, building empathy for survivors and practicing bystanding skills. This session focuses on the decision making process and how to decide when and how to intervene when you see something. This session also gives students an understanding of how to be supportive if someone discloses an experience of relationship or sexual violence to them.

Please share this with anyone you think may be interested. We hope to see you there!


Library Hosts Strategic Planning Discussion Groups

After receiving a tremendous response to our library strategic plan survey, the library is hosting several discussion groups. The purpose of these sessions is to discuss the gaps identified in our plan and ask for your help in setting priorities.

If you would like to be part of the discussion for improving your library, please register for one of the following sessions:

We hope you will be able to join us! Suggestions and feedback are always welcome at library@mtu.edu.


MUB Board- Dodgeball

Come on out and participate in a 6v6 dodgeball tournament on February 15th. The top two teams will win prizes so this is your queue to start practicing! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events.


Saudi Night

DATE: 16 February 2020

TIME: 6.00 PM

VENUE: Memorial Union-Ballroom – Entire (207)   

The Saudi Night is a cultural event that represents the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Culture, traditions, civilization and history to the community of the university by doing Dance, acting, and traditional music.

In this event, there will be a dinner featuring sumptuous Saudi dishes mainly from Central and Southern Saudi Arabia.

Celebrate love will be our theme for this year. The storyboard about Saudi wedding traditions including some historical stories and exhibit some of our traditional clothes.

Tickets are only available online. 
I also attached the poster and Ticketing link.
https://mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2155


Paper Airplane Trivia

Attention Student Orgs!

Want to win $500?

Please join the Michigan Tech Student Foundation for Paper Airplane Trivia in the MUB Commons on Thursday, February 27th from 7:00 – 8:30pm!

  • There will be 3 rounds of 10 trivia questions about philanthropy at Michigan Tech. Paper airplanes that you fold will be thrown at targets to answer the questions, so start practicing! 
  • Prizes will be awarded for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org. 
  • All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team of up to 3 members.
  • To register please reply to the Google Form at https://goo.gl/forms/7OjymhSNOhpRVtAU2 or for more information email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

2020 World Water Day Student Poster Competition

The 2020 World Water Day Student Poster Competition will take place on Monday, March 23rd as a part of Michigan Tech’s World Water Day celebration. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight your work, practice effective science communication, and maybe win a cash prize!

Posters can be submitted in two categories: Original Research or Coursework-based Projects.  Cash Awards will be offered in each category (1st-$300, 2nd-200, 3rd-$150), as well as one People’s Choice Award ($$$). The poster competition will take place between 11:30-2:30 in DOW 804, 873, 875 – you DO NOT need to be available for the whole time period! You can register and share your availability using the link below. 

http://bit.ly/WWD2020student

Following your presentation to the judges, students are asked to participate in a public poster session from 2-4p in the MUB Ballroom. All posters (with a presenter present) are eligible for the People’s Choice Award.

More detailed information can be found in the attachment. Thank you for sharing your exciting work with the community! Please contact Kevin Nevorski with any questions, kcnevors@mtu.edu.


CopperDog 2020 Volunteers

This year’s CopperDog will take place February 28 – March 1.

Volunteer positions are steadily filling up but we still have some work to do to get to 100% staffed. We are expecting additional teams this year which means we need additional dog handlers throughout the weekend! If you are not interested in dog handling, but still would like to be involved, there are other volunteer opportunities available for both groups and individuals.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

This year’s volunteer training is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at 11 am in the Calumet High School cafeteria. We will have an indoor “classroom” portion of training first and then some outdoor hands-on training with teams of sled dogs.


HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card

Get your money’s worth with the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card! Available in 8- or 16-punch versions, the Ultimate is good for a year & allows you to experience a variety of classes such as MetCon, POUND & Spin Strong. Buy one today! #huskiesfit #ultimate
Purchase the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card Online


Spring Session 2 Adult HuskiesFit Programs

Register Today!

Registration is open for the second spring session of the following adult HuskiesFit classes.

  • Adult Aikido: March 16 – May 1, Basic & Advanced, registration closes March 15.
  • AquaFit: March 16 – May 1, registration closes March 15.
  • Tai Chi: March 25 – April 29, registration closes March 24.
  • Get Your Erg On!: March 16 – April 30, registration closes March 15.

We have something for everyone! Commit to be HuskiesFit this spring!


OAP Log Rolling Clinics

Join the OAP for log rolling clinics in the SDC Pool! We provide all instruction and materials, you just need to be able to swim at least 10 yards unassisted, and have your own swimsuit and towel. We will be in the water between 4-9 feet deep, with lifeguards on duty during the event. We will work with each participant to get up and rolling on the log before the clinic ends. This is a great sport that focuses on balance, foot speed, reaction, concentration and focus. Class size is limited.

Ages 4 & Up
Next clinic date is March 17!
Cost/Clinic – General Public $10, SDC members $5, FREE to Michigan Tech Students!


Aikido Internal Power Workshop

Sunday, February 16, 2020

SDC Studio

Cost: Free! Donations gratefully accepted to help fund future Aikido seminars with international instructors

What do snow removal, walking on ice, vacuuming, and managing disagreements have to do with the martial art of Aikido? Everything! Aikido principles allow us to improve our ease and effectiveness in daily living, physical and mental health, as well as self-defense. Who wouldn’t want extraordinary stability, generation of explosive power, and the inexplicable zeroing-out of an opponent’s force? Mastering Aikido secrets can be a game-changer for anyone involved in martial arts, yoga, meditation, sports, and achieving personal excellence.

Come join us for this introductory workshop to learn the foundational principles of Aikido. We will partner up to learn basic Aikido forms and the internal-power principles of aiki, the path to develop an extraordinary mind-body. This will be an active class, participants will be standing, bending, and twisting. (Rolling and falling are not required but for those interested and able it can add to the fun of training). Dress to move in work-out clothing or martial arts uniform.

Open to all who are interested. Must be at least 16 years old or Level 4 (with permission of Sensei Campbell-Olszewski) to participate. Previous martial arts experience is helpful but not required.

Student News Briefs – January 31, 2020

“Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.” — Roy T. Bennett


Cards Against Hypnosis by College Hypnotist David Hall

Cards Against Hypnosis

Cards Against Hypnosis is a show performed by College Hypnotist David Hall. This interactive, laugh out loud, drop-to-your knees funny, comedy hypnosis show coming to the MUB Ballroom on Saturday, February 15th at 10pm!

In between each skit, College Hypnotist David Hall will throw a ball into the crowd in which a random audience member who catches the ball will be shown 2 large cards. First is a black card with a scenario/skit, followed by a white card with possible outcomes. Based on the audience members decision that skit will be performed by the hypnotized participants on stage.

This unpredictable show gives a truly unique experience for the hypnotized participants as well as the audience. The show has been described as “jaw-dropping” “hilarious” and “downright fun.”


Chinese Night!

The Chinese Night will be on this Friday (Jan. 31st). The Chinese Night tickets will be available from 11 to 1pm on this Monday, Wednesday and Friday at MUB commons and Library 1st floor.

On Jan. 31st, dinner will be from 5:30-6:50pm at MUB commons, and performance will be from 7-9pm.


Sustainability Demonstration House

Open House: MTU Sustainability Demonstration House February 6th, 4-6pm, 21680 Woodland Rd, Houghton

Stop by the MTU Sustainability Demonstration House during Winter Carnival to learn about sustainable living and housing design!  There will be interactive sustainable demos, fun games, and refreshments.  All guests will receive free sustainable swag!

Film Board Presents: Maleficent Mistress of Evil

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Friday, January 31st @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  February 1st @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, February 2nd @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is Rated PG for intense sequences of fantasy action/violence and brief scary images

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


Spaghetti Bridge Competition


Bad Art Night at The Ally Makerspace

Bad Art Night at The Alley Makerspace
Friday January 31st, 5-7pm
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Join us again at The Alley Makerspace to relax before Winter Carnival by making intentionally terrible art. Bring your friends and work together to create the spiciest and strangest sculptures, drawings, and paintings. Prizes given to the worst art.


New Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Scholarship

Available for Undergraduate Students

The Michigan Space Grant Consortium is offering a $500 one-time scholarship to an undergraduate student with research and innovation interests aligned with the following NASA strategic goals: 

  • Expand the frontiers of knowledge, capability, and opportunity in space
  • Advance understanding of Earth and develop technologies to improve the quality of life on our home planet
  • Serve the American public and accomplish our mission by effectively managing our people, technical capabilities and infrastructure.

The scholarship will be available to the recipient immediately upon award and is non-renewable. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Applicants should fill out this short Google form by midnight on Sunday, February 16. For more information, contact Paige Hackney in the Pavlis Honors College in M&M 722.


Bringing in the Bystander

You are invited to attend the Bringing in the Bystander Certification workshop happening on Saturday February 15 beginning at 9AM in the MUB Alumni Lounge A & B. Lunch will be provided. Students receive a certificate of achievement for completing the workshop, along with t-shirts and stickers! If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please send them to Kaylee Kapatos at kkapatos@mtu.edu. This FREE workshop is limited to a total of 50 students. Sign up before you lose your spot! Click here to get your tickets.

What is Bringing in the Bystander?

Bringing in the Bystander (BIB) is an interactive evidence based peer to peer workshop program that gives students the tools and practice needed to intervene as bystanders and to change social norming around relationship violence and sexual assault. This program helps bystanders to understand the decision making process to help them to consider their options when intervening and to build empathy for victims/survivors of relationship and sexual violence. Students leave this program with a certification of completion that they can put on their resume and swag to show their peers that they have completed BIB. 

Workshop Schedule

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM  – Session 1

Session One gives students a foundational understanding of bystander intervention and gives students the opportunity to learn more about how bystanders can intervene through case studies. Students identify ways that bystanders could have intervened. Peer facilitators explain statistics of relationship and sexual violence and discuss myths and assumptions surrounding violence. Much of the discussion in Session 1 focuses on how Michigan Tech students can change the culture around holding others accountable to prevent violence.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Session 2

Session 2 focuses on understanding consent, building empathy for survivors and practicing bystanding skills. This session focuses on the decision making process and how to decide when and how to intervene when you see something. This session also gives students an understanding of how to be supportive if someone discloses an experience of relationship or sexual violence to them.

Please share this with anyone you think may be interested. We hope to see you there!


Big Foot Glowshoe 2020


Library Hosts Strategic Planning Discussion Groups

After receiving a tremendous response to our library strategic plan survey, the library is hosting several discussion groups. The purpose of these sessions is to discuss the gaps identified in our plan and ask for your help in setting priorities.

If you would like to be part of the discussion for improving your library, please register for one of the following sessions:

We hope you will be able to join us! Suggestions and feedback are always welcome at library@mtu.edu.


MUB Board- Dodgeball

Come on out and participate in a 6v6 dodgeball tournament on February 15th. The top two teams will win prizes so this is your queue to start practicing! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events.


Saudi Night

DATE: 16 February 2020

TIME: 6.00 PM

VENUE: Memorial Union-Ballroom – Entire (207)   

The Saudi Night is a cultural event that represents the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Culture, traditions, civilization and history to the community of the university by doing Dance, acting, and traditional music.

In this event, there will be a dinner featuring sumptuous Saudi dishes mainly from Central and Southern Saudi Arabia.

Celebrate love will be our theme for this year. The storyboard about Saudi wedding traditions including some historical stories and exhibit some of our traditional clothes.

Tickets are only available online. 
I also attached the poster and Ticketing link.
https://mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2155


Paper Airplane Trivia

Attention Student Orgs!

Want to win $500?

Please join the Michigan Tech Student Foundation for Paper Airplane Trivia in the MUB Commons on Thursday, February 27th from 7:00 – 8:30pm!

  • There will be 3 rounds of 10 trivia questions about philanthropy at Michigan Tech. Paper airplanes that you fold will be thrown at targets to answer the questions, so start practicing! 
  • Prizes will be awarded for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org. 
  • All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team of up to 3 members.
  • To register please reply to the Google Form at https://goo.gl/forms/7OjymhSNOhpRVtAU2 or for more information email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

The International Graduate Student Communication and Cultural Center (IGSC3)

The International Graduate Student Communication and Cultural Center (IGSC3) is a free program designed to promote the success of international graduate students who speak English as a second language.  International graduate students may sign up for a weekly one-hour individualized appointment with a trained coach in order to practice teaching and leading labs in a U.S. context, participating in class discussions, giving presentations, and more.  Our program currently has several appointment slots available.      

For more information, visit us at DHH044, email Sarah Isaacson, IGSC3 Program Director (sisaacso@mtu.edu), or visit our webpage: https://www.mtu.edu/eli/otherservices/igsc3/  


CopperDog 2020 Volunteers

This year’s CopperDog will take place February 28 – March 1.

Volunteer positions are steadily filling up but we still have some work to do to get to 100% staffed. We are expecting additional teams this year which means we need additional dog handlers throughout the weekend! If you are not interested in dog handling, but still would like to be involved, there are other volunteer opportunities available for both groups and individuals.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

This year’s volunteer training is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at 11 am in the Calumet High School cafeteria. We will have an indoor “classroom” portion of training first and then some outdoor hands-on training with teams of sled dogs.


Spring OAP Kayak Safety Clinics at the SDC Pool

Looking to keep your kayak skills fresh as winter tightens its grasp on us? Join the OAP in the SDC pool for Kayak Safety and Practice Sessions! There are limited spaces available for these sessions, and we will provide all necessary equipment: kayak, paddle, PFD, spray skirt. We will be working on wet exits, self recovery, rescues, and assisted rescues. We will be in the water between 4-9 feet deep, with lifeguards on duty during the event. Maximum of 8 participants per session.

No kayaking experience necessary. Participants must be at least 8 years old and able to swim at least 15 yards unassisted. Secure fitting, appropriate swimwear required (no 2 pieces or speedos).

Cost/Clinic – General Public $10, SDC members $5, Michigan Tech Students FREE!


Spring Session 2 Adult HuskiesFit Programs

Register Today!

Registration is open for the second spring session of the following adult HuskiesFit classes.

  • Adult Aikido: March 16 – May 1, Basic & Advanced, registration closes March 15.
  • AquaFit: March 16 – May 1, registration closes March 15.
  • Tai Chi: March 25 – April 29, registration closes March 24.
  • Get Your Erg On!: March 16 – April 30, registration closes March 15.

We have something for everyone! Commit to be HuskiesFit this spring!


OAP Log Rolling Clinics

Join the OAP for log rolling clinics in the SDC Pool! We provide all instruction and materials, you just need to be able to swim at least 10 yards unassisted, and have your own swimsuit and towel. We will be in the water between 4-9 feet deep, with lifeguards on duty during the event. We will work with each participant to get up and rolling on the log before the clinic ends. This is a great sport that focuses on balance, foot speed, reaction, concentration and focus. Class size is limited.

Ages 4 & Up
Next clinic date is March 17!
Cost/Clinic – General Public $10, SDC members $5, FREE to Michigan Tech Students!

Student News Briefs – January 24, 2020

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Film Board Presents: Doctor Sleep

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Doctor Sleep

Friday, January 24th @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  January 25th @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, January 26th @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Doctor Sleep is Rated R for disturbing and violent content, some bloody images, language, nudity and drug use. 

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


Spaghetti Bridge Competition


Spring HuskiesFIT

Spring HuskiesFit Programs begins this week. HuskiesFit Programs offers several group fitness classes – there’s something to choose from every day. Check out our week-at-a-glance flyer and find one to fit your schedule. Commit to be HuskiesFit!  


Rozsa Backstage Jazz Cabaret

Join Michigan Tech Jazz Friday and Saturday

Photo Credit: Havey Tills Photography

Michigan Tech’s newest Director of Jazz Studies, Adam Meckler, presents another backstage jazz experience at the Rozsa on January 24th and 25th at 7:30 PM. Student jazz combos and a few guest artists will be playing pieces from across the genre’s history, dipping into Traditional Jazz, Hard Bop, Funk, and more. The Rozsa’s main stage will be converted into a classic jazz club complete with café tables and refreshments. The club atmosphere will help the bands guide you through this colorful history and flex their creative muscles, telling the story of the art as it has evolved through time.

Purchase ticket shere


Bad Art Night at The Ally Makerspace

Bad Art Night at The Alley Makerspace
Friday January 31st, 5-7pm
.

Join us again at The Alley Makerspace to relax before Winter Carnival by making intentionally terrible art. Bring your friends and work together to create the spiciest and strangest sculptures, drawings, and paintings. Prizes given to the worst art.


Big Foot Glowshoe 2020


Sleep Study

Ever wonder what happens to your sleep quality or health after a night out on the town? Researchers in the Kinesiology & Integrative Physiology Department are looking for the answers to these questions in a project entitled, “Alcohol and Neurovascular Control in Humans.”

The study is conducted in Michigan Tech’s new Sleep Research Laboratory in the Student Development Complex. A minimum of three sleep studies would be conducted at your convenience including a familiarization night and two testing nights. Testing nights is where a placebo or alcohol dose (consistent with 4-5 drinks within 2 hours) would be administered. Blood pressure and nervous system function would be analyzed the following morning. 

If you are over 21, please contact Ian Greenlund, MS (imgreenl@mtu.edu) or Anne Tikkanen, RN (altikkan@mtu.edu) for more information on how you can participate. We are in particular need of female participants, so please no not hesitate to reach out to us.


Get Learnt on Being Turnt

If you choose to drink, it is important to know how to do so responsibly and look out for your peers.  Attend this 1-hour engaging student-led workshop and discuss ways to keep you and your community safer.

For more information please email sskrygie@mtu.edu or sdbrown@mtu.edu


Chinese Night

The Chinese Night will be on this Friday(Jan. 31st). The Chinese Night tickets will be available from 11 to 1pm on this Monday, Wednesday and Friday at MUB commons and Library 1st floor.

On Jan. 31st, dinner will be from 5:30-6:50pm at MUB commons, and performance will be from 7-9pm.


Student News Briefs – January 17, 2020

Welcome Back!

“One kind word can warm three winter months” — Japanese Proverb


Dueling Pianos

Join MUB Board and Late Night Programming for Dueling Pianos on January 18th from 8 to 11 pm in the MUB Ballroom. From Beethoven to Bohemian Rhapsody, these dueling pianos will be singing and playing requests from the crowd. Bring your friends, bring your family, come and go as you please while you enjoy some good food and even better music.


Film Board Presents: Knives Out

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Knives Out

Friday, January 17th @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  January 18th @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, January 19th @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Knives out is Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including brief violence, some strong language, sexual references, and drug material.

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


HuskyLead

This workshop discusses ways in which one can build an effective and long-lasting organization that best serves the needs of marginalized students and the campus as a whole. Be it a new organization or one that can use an overhaul this session allows time to focus on both short and long term goals and how the organization fits into campus culture.  

Join us on Thursday, January 23 from 5:00PM – 6:00PM in the MUB Alumni Lounge A


Afrobeat Weekly Dance Classes for Spring 2020

The African Students Organization (ASO) organizes weekly Afrobeat dance classes for the Michigan Tech community, without charge.

This semester’s schedule of classes (Spring 2020) will commence on Tuesday, January 21, 7:30pm-8:30pm at the SDC Fitness Studio. It will repeat weekly (for the same time and venue) till the last week of regular classes, precisely Tuesday, April 21. The week of the Spring Break is excluded.

Come and enjoy energetic African music while exercising. Our instructors are eager to take you through the classes no matter your level of dance skill. Don’t be left out of the move!

See our other events on the ASO CALENDAR OF EVENTS at the footer of our website.

Contact: aso-officers-l@mtu.edu

Spring HuskiesFIT

The HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card is a premium card that allows you to experience a variety of HuskiesFit classes without having to commit to one particular type. The Ultimate is available in 8 or 16-punch versions and is good for one year from the date of purchase. Get one today and enjoy popular group fitness classes such as Yoga, Zumba, TRX and more. For more information or to purchase the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card, visit HuskiesFit Programs.  


UP North-South

A Festival of Music from Both Ends of 41

Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts; Visual and Performing Arts Department; and Elizabeth “Libby” Meyer, Lecturer in Visual and Performing Arts and Director of the Music Composition Program will be presenting three days of new music, workshops, and masterclasses in the Surround Sound Music Series. The events begin Friday at 7:30 PM in the McArdle Theatre with the U.P. Composers Collective Concert  featuring pieces by local composers Thomas LaVoy, Milt Olsson, Griffin Candey, Elena Ruehr, Sarah Rimkus, and Carrie Biolo. They continue on Saturday at 3:00 PM with a masterclass by Michigan Tech student composers and the Miami-based PULSE trio, followed by PULSE’s own concert at 7:30 that evening. Sunday’s event, Music from Along 41, begins at 3:00 PM and features modern local, regional, and national composers and performers from along the route between the U.P. and Florida. 

Purchase tickets here


Title IX Survey

On Friday, January 17, 2020, all students over age 18 will be invited to participate in the Michigan Tech Title IX Sexual and/or Relationship Misconduct Climate Survey.  Students will receive an email with a link to the survey.

The goal of the survey is to provide Michigan Tech with important information on campus sexual misconduct prevalence and responses. Preventing and remedying sexual misconduct is essential to maintaining a safe environment in which students can learn. We are committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to fully benefit from our programs and activities.

If students have questions or comments about this survey, please have them contact Kirst Arko, Title IX Coordinator, 306 Administration Building, 906-487-3310, or titleix@mtu.edu.


Join our Team!

Are you interested in helping your fellow students?   Looking for a fulfilling and challenging job working as a student leader on campus?  The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is hiring new student employees for the 2020-21 academic year.  We are looking for many new employees to work for us as Orientation Team Leaders, ExSEL Peer Mentors, Academic Success Coaches and Peer Teaching Assistants. 

If you want to learn more, you must attend one of our information sessions where we will cover the position details and the hiring process.  You will only be eligible to apply if you have attended one of these sessions:

Friday, January 17 at 4 PM  in MUB Ballroom A

Students can direct questions to success@mtu.edu


Spring Intramural Sports

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2020 INTRAMURAL SPORTS HAS STARTED

Please check out our Spring 2020 Activity Schedule for more details.

Intramural Sports is also HIRING! Interested in becoming an intramural official? If interested please apply at this site: https://uww.joinhandshake.com/jobs/2781710

Spring Basketball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Wallyball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Bowling (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Intramural Sports Office
Student Development Complex Room 202
Office Phone: (906) 487-3040
Email:
imsports@mtu.edu
WEBSITE: http://www.michigantechrecreation.com/IM/index


Student News Briefs – January 10, 2020

Welcome Back!

We hope that you had a great winter break and are ready for a new semester!

“And now let us welcome the new year, full of things that never were.” —Rainer Maria Rilke


Dueling Pianos

Join MUB Board and Late Night Programming for Dueling Pianos on January 18th from 8 to 11 pm in the MUB Ballroom. From Beethoven to Bohemian Rhapsody, these dueling pianos will be singing and playing requests from the crowd. Bring your friends, bring your family, come and go as you please while you enjoy some good food and even better music.


Spring HuskiesFIT


Title IX Survey

On Friday, January 17, 2020, all students over age 18 will be invited to participate in the Michigan Tech Title IX Sexual and/or Relationship Misconduct Climate Survey.  Students will receive an email with a link to the survey.

The goal of the survey is to provide Michigan Tech with important information on campus sexual misconduct prevalence and responses. Preventing and remedying sexual misconduct is essential to maintaining a safe environment in which students can learn. We are committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to fully benefit from our programs and activities.

If students have questions or comments about this survey, please have them contact Kirst Arko, Title IX Coordinator, 306 Administration Building, 906-487-3310, or titleix@mtu.edu.


HuskyLead

Join us in our first HuskyLead of the semester. College: Am I Doing This Right? will focus on your goals of the semester and give you the tools to say NO to over-commitment. This presentation is being held on Wednesday, January 15 from 4-5 PM in the Library East Reading Room.


Join our Team!

Are you interested in helping your fellow students?   Looking for a fulfilling and challenging job working as a student leader on campus?  The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is hiring new student employees for the 2020-21 academic year.  We are looking for many new employees to work for us as Orientation Team Leaders, ExSEL Peer Mentors, Academic Success Coaches and Peer Teaching Assistants. 

If you want to learn more, you must attend one of our information sessions where we will cover the position details and the hiring process.  You will only be eligible to apply if you have attended one of these sessions:

  • Thursday, January 16 at 5 PM in MUB Ballroom A
  • Friday, January 17 at 4 PM  in MUB Ballroom A

Students can direct questions to success@mtu.edu


Spring Intramural Sports

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2020 INTRAMURAL SPORTS HAS STARTED

Please check out our Spring 2020 Activity Schedule for more details.

Intramural Sports is also HIRING! Interested in becoming an intramural official? If interested please apply at this site: https://uww.joinhandshake.com/jobs/2781710

Spring Basketball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Wallyball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Bowling (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Intramural Sports Office
Student Development Complex Room 202
Office Phone: (906) 487-3040
Email:
imsports@mtu.edu
WEBSITE: http://www.michigantechrecreation.com/IM/index


Student News Briefs – December 20, 2019

Have a Great Winter Break!

Safe travels and we’ll see you all in 2020!

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

 

– Helen Keller


Dueling Pianos

 

 

Join MUB Board and Late Night Programming for Dueling Pianos on January 18th from 8 to 11 pm in the MUB Ballroom. From Beethoven to Bohemian Rhapsody, these dueling pianos will be singing and playing requests from the crowd. Bring your friends, bring your family, come and go as you please while you enjoy some good food and even better music.


HuskiesFit Winter Break Class

 


Title IX Survey

 

 

On Friday, January 17, 2020, all students over age 18 will be invited to participate in the Michigan Tech Title IX Sexual and/or Relationship Misconduct Climate Survey.  Students will receive an email with a link to the survey.

The goal of the survey is to provide Michigan Tech with important information on campus sexual misconduct prevalence and responses. Preventing and remedying sexual misconduct is essential to maintaining a safe environment in which students can learn. We are committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to fully benefit from our programs and activities.

If students have questions or comments about this survey, please have them contact Kirst Arko, Title IX Coordinator, 306 Administration Building, 906-487-3310, or titleix@mtu.edu.


SDC Lap Pool

The lap pool and dive tank at the Student Development Complex will be closed for the first stage of renovation beginning Friday, December 13th. During this closure, various projects are scheduled to be completed in the pool area which includes removal of the bleachers and various tile work on the walls, benches and deck.
The lap pool is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 20. The dive tank will remain closed until further notice. Details on the lap pool spring semester schedule and phase 2 of the renovation will be available at a later date.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this.

Husky Innovate

 

The Outdoor Adventure Program will be hosting a 5-Day WFR course, taught by Wilderness Medical Associates, on January 6-10, 2020 here at Michigan Tech. This course is open to anyone and everyone! Class size is limited.

“Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.”

Course details are available at 5-day WFR. Cost to register is $725. Register online at 5D-WFR.

Contact the OAP at oap@mtu.edu or 906-487-2290 for further information.


Spring Intramural Sports

 

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2020 INTRAMURAL SPORTS HAS STARTED

Please check out our Spring 2020 Activity Schedule for more details.

Intramural Sports is also HIRING! Interested in becoming an intramural official? If interested please apply at this site: https://uww.joinhandshake.com/jobs/2781710

Spring Basketball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Wallyball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Bowling (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Intramural Sports Office
Student Development Complex Room 202
Office Phone: (906) 487-3040
Email:
imsports@mtu.edu
WEBSITE: http://www.michigantechrecreation.com/IM/index


SDC Holiday Building Schedule

 

The SDC will observe reduced building hours over the holiday break, beginning Saturday, December 21, through Saturday, January 11. We will return to our regular building schedule Sunday, January 12.

Student News Briefs – December 13, 2019

Don’t give up. I believe in you all. A person’s a person no matter how small.

– Dr. Seuss


Dueling Pianos

Join MUB Board and Late Night Programming for Dueling Pianos on January 18th from 8 to 11 pm in the MUB Ballroom. From Beethoven to Bohemian Rhapsody, these dueling pianos will be singing and playing requests from the crowd. Bring your friends, bring your family, come and go as you please while you enjoy some good food and even better music.


Winter Break Bus

 

For the last few years, the Undergraduate Student Government has chartered a student bus for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. If you have purchased a ticket in the past, I’d like to thank you for making this a successful endeavor.

Winter Break is approaching, and tickets will be available to purchase online, this will allow students (or family/friends) to purchase a ticket with a credit card. Ticket sales will begin on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 9:00 AM. The cost for the trip will be $100 plus fees, regardless of whether you ride one-way or roundtrip, and regardless of your destination stop. All ticket sales are final. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

You may purchase your ticket and see detailed information about the break bus route by visiting the Eventbrite page here


Film Board Presents: Gremlins

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Gremlins

Friday, December 13th @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  December 14th @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, December 15th @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Gremlins is Rated PG for adult situations/language and violence.

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


Charity Drive

 

The College Republicans at Michigan Tech have begun their annual charity drive for Toys for Tots and the Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank. To donate, contact jfottman@mtu.edu or stmedley@mtu.edu for more details. Collection will be completed by Friday December 13th at 9:00 AM.
Additionally, the CR’s will also conduct their annual letter writing campaign to active duty service members on Friday December 6th at 6 PM in Fisher 129. All are welcome to come and send a letter to a service member.

Rosza Center Presents: Mozart Requiem Saturday

Michigan Tech Choirs and KSO Present Mozart Requiem Saturday

The Michigan Tech Concert Choir and conScience: The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and the Combined Choirs of Michigan Tech present Mozart Requiem, one of the most beloved masterpieces in the choir/orchestra repertoire. Unfinished at the Mozart’s death, the work was finished by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. Featured in the film Amadeus, it is one of the most highly recognized pieces of Western classical music. The choirs and orchestra will also perform Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, another beloved work in the choral/orchestral canon. The concert will feature guest soloists Karen Beacom (soprano), Sandra Loy (alto), Robert Skylis (tenor), and Nathan Herfindahl (bass). Please join us for Mozart Requiem, on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm, in the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts.

For more details, please visit the event page.


SDC Lap Pool

The lap pool and dive tank at the Student Development Complex will be closed for the first stage of renovation beginning Friday, December 13th. During this closure, various projects are scheduled to be completed in the pool area which includes removal of the bleachers and various tile work on the walls, benches and deck.
The lap pool is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 20. The dive tank will remain closed until further notice. Details on the lap pool spring semester schedule and phase 2 of the renovation will be available at a later date.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this.

Husky Innovate

 

The Outdoor Adventure Program will be hosting a 5-Day WFR course, taught by Wilderness Medical Associates, on January 6-10, 2020 here at Michigan Tech. This course is open to anyone and everyone! Class size is limited.

“Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.”

Course details are available at 5-day WFR. Cost to register is $725. Register online at 5D-WFR.

Contact the OAP at oap@mtu.edu or 906-487-2290 for further information.


Spring Intramural Sports

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2020 INTRAMURAL SPORTS HAS STARTED

Register here.

Spring Basketball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Wallyball (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Bowling (Women’s, Men’s & Co-Rec):

Intramural Sports Office
Student Development Complex Room 202
Office Phone: (906) 487-3040
Email:
imsports@mtu.edu
WEBSITE: http://www.michigantechrecreation.com/IM/index

 

Student News Brief – December 6, 2019

Happy December!

 

 


Winter Break Bus

 

For the last few years, the Undergraduate Student Government has chartered a student bus for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. If you have purchased a ticket in the past, I’d like to thank you for making this a successful endeavor.

 

Winter Break is approaching, and tickets will be available to purchase online, this will allow students (or family/friends) to purchase a ticket with a credit card. Ticket sales will begin on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 9:00 AM. The cost for the trip will be $100 plus fees, regardless of whether you ride one-way or roundtrip, and regardless of your destination stop. All ticket sales are final. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

You may purchase your ticket and see detailed information about the break bus route by visiting the Eventbrite page here


Advice I would Give My Younger Self

 

The ECE department will be streaming a webinar from IEEE next Thursday morning titled “Advice I Would Give My Younger Self.” Hosted by former IEEE president Karen Bartleson, the presentation will focus on her career path and advice she has for aspiring women engineers. All are welcome! Karen will discuss a range of topics including leadership, mentoring, and paving a path to success.

Date: next Thursday, 12/12/2019
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: EERC 508
Snacks?: Light refreshments

If anybody plans to watch with us, RSVPs in the affirmative are appreciated for determining space and snack requirements.


Finish the Year Strong with HuskiesFit Programs

 

Welcome December! We’ve got (3) whole weeks left to enjoy the current schedule of HuskiesFit Programs at the Student Development Complex! Finish the year strong (and maybe find your new favorite class) with MetCon, Spin Strong or TRX + Total Body Conditioning! Open to the public, day passes are available, and all (3) of these classes are included in the Ultimate HuskiesFit Punch Card!


Film Board Presents: Ad Astra

 

This weekend, Film Board Presents:

Ad Astra

Friday, December 6th @ 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Saturday,  December 7th @ 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30
Sunday, December 8th @ 2:30, 5:30

Located on Michigan Tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you at the show this weekend and have a great day!

Ad Astra is Rated PG-13 for some violence and bloody images, and for brief strong language

Want to see what movies we’re playing next? Check out our movies and showtimes at the Film Board website: filmboard.mtu.edu


Charity Drive

 

The College Republicans at Michigan Tech have begun their annual charity drive for Toys for Tots and the Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank. To donate, contact jfottman@mtu.edu or stmedley@mtu.edu for more details. Collection will be completed by Friday December 13th at 9:00 AM.
Additionally, the CR’s will also conduct their annual letter writing campaign to active duty service members on Friday December 6th at 6 PM in Fisher 129. All are welcome to come and send a letter to a service member.

Semi-annual Customer Appreciation Sale

 

Feeling appreciated is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and the Michigan Tech Campus Store and University Images would like to show our appreciation and thank you for your continued patronage by once again offering our semi-annual Customer Appreciation Sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday (Dec. 6).

Nearly everything in the stores will be 25 percent off. We have a great selection of sporting apparel, outerwear, and souvenirs that would be the perfect gift for yourself or anyone on your holiday shopping list.

This year we will be offering free gift wrapping services in exchange for a non-perishable food donation to the Husky Fan Pantry.


Graduation Cap & Gown Pickup at the Campus Store

 

Monday, December 9th-Friday, December 12th  8:30am-4:30pm
*Photo ID is required to pickup Cap & Gown

Rosza Center Presents: Hopstock

 

The Rozsa Center and the Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) are excited to announce their semi-annual student showcase. The showcase, titled Hopscotch, features works of art created by Michigan Tech students who are participating in Project Learning Lab. Project Learning Lab is an innovative arts classroom based inside of Rozsa gallery b. Work on display was created by students in Lisa Gordillo’s Contemporary Sculpture and art + design classes. The exhibition runs Friday-Tuesday, Dec. 6 – 10, 2019. A reception will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. The reception is free and all are welcome. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Saturday from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

For more details, please visit the event page.


Rosza Center Presents: Superior Wind Symphony Presents Wintry Mix

 

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents a concert by the Superior Wind Symphony (SWS), titled “Wintry Mix,” a celebration of the music of the holiday season, music that will warm our hearts and uplift our spirits as we settle into the dark and magic of the winter solstice, family celebrations, and Christmas. They will perform in the Rozsa Center this Friday, December 6, at 7:30 PM. Small ensembles will play Christmas music in the Rozsa Lobby prior to the show, to add to the holiday cheer of the evening.

The program includes contemporary band and jazz arrangements of traditional, classical, and folk holiday music, including Welsh, English, and Hebrew folk songs, a jazz band rendition of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” and three pieces of music in original arrangements/adaptations by Michigan Tech’s Director of Bands, Mike Christianson, including his premier arrangement of Ralph Vaughn William’s Winter’s Willow.

For more details, please visit the event page.


Rosza Center Presents: Enjoy Winter Story Telling

 

Enjoy Winter Storytelling at its Finest: Famed Radio Show “Selected Shorts” Comes to the Rozsa Stage Saturday

The Rozsa Center is pleased to present an evening of warmth, holiday cheer, and storytelling by the tour of Public Radio International’s hit radio show “Selected Shorts” on Saturday, December 7, 7:30 PM.  Selected Shorts, a weekly public radio broadcast, has a simple approach: Great actors read great fiction in front of a live audience. The acclaimed national radio program airs on 150 public radio stations in 29 states, attracting over 300,000 listeners each week through the live show and podcast. Featured actors include Mike Doyle, Boyd Gaines, and Kirsten Vangsness. Part of this special evening of storytelling will include a showcase reading on stage by one of the featured actors of a local writer’s “UP Winter Story” who is the winner of the “Selected Shorts Story Contest.” To enhance the holiday mood of the evening, a handbell choir will play in the Rozsa lobby prior to the show.

For more information, please visit the event page.


Husky Innovate

 

The Outdoor Adventure Program will be hosting a 5-Day WFR course, taught by Wilderness Medical Associates, on January 6-10, 2020 here at Michigan Tech. This course is open to anyone and everyone! Class size is limited.

“Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.”

Course details are available at 5-day WFR. Cost to register is $725. Register online at 5D-WFR.

Contact the OAP at oap@mtu.edu or 906-487-2290 for further information.