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Khana Khazana Serving Chinese food this Friday

This week at the Memorial Union North Coast Grill and Deli, we are featuring a menu from China.

The menu features:

• Potato Stewed Pork Ribs
• Dry Pot Cauliflower (V)
• Hot & Sour Potato Silk
• Chinese Green Bean Soup

Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The cost is $7.95 and includes a fountain beverage. Visit Khana Khazana on Facebook.

Movie Night

The Graduate Student Government and the Film Board invite you to the Movie Night this friday February 24 in Fisher 135. Two movies will be screened through the evening, and entry to both are FREE! Can think of something better? Dinner will be provided between the two movie screenings.

The event starts at 5.30 PM with the screening of “Captain Fantastic” followed by a brief discussion on the topic “My Family is Better Than Your Family”. Free popcorn and soda will be provided to the first 100 attendees for this movie. The discussion will be moderated by Willam Lytle and Melissa Michaelson. At 9 PM, the second movie “Apollo 13” will be screened.

For further information, please see the poster. If you have questions, please contact GSG at gsg@mtu.edu.

This weekend, Film Board presents Apollo 13

Friday, Feb. 10 —  9:00, 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11 — 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 12 — 2:30, 5:30 p.m.

Located in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each.

Board Games with Alpha Delta Alpha

Join the sisters of Alpha Delta Alpha playing board games at their house!

Thursday, March 2nd at 5:30 pm

Rides will be available from Wads lobby, departing at 5:25

For more information contact, Alex at aovansum@mtu.edu

Alpha Xi Zeta Euchre RUSH

Friday Feb. 24 8pm
At our house – 224 Blanche St
Rides available from wads lobby
Contact Joslyn 231-299-5013

Get to know your SWEsters!

What: SWE General Meeting – Get to know your SWEsters!
When: Wednesday (3/1) from 6-7pm
Where: M&M U115
Details: We will be playing get to know you bingo as well as Minute to Win It games (involving snacks) and prizes for the winners. This is a great meeting to come to if you have never been to a SWE meeting. We will also start talking about elections for next year so if you are interested in becoming more involved now is the time to learn how.

Tech Theatre Presents Hilarious “Game Show” Play: “Sexual Perversity in Chicago”

Sexual Perversity in Chicago, a play opening this week in Michigan Tech’s McArdle Theatre, will be presented as a hilarious on-stage “game show,” using mature and graphic language to reveal the awkwardness, heartache and humor of American sexual behavior.

Performance dates are Thursday – Saturday, February 16 – 18 and 23 – 35, 7:30 PM each night, in the McArdle Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now, $13 for adults, $5 for youth, and no charge for Michigan Tech students with the Experience Tech fee. Tickets are available by phone at (906) 487-2073, online at Rozsa.mtu.edu, in person at the Central Ticketing Office in the Student Development Complex, or the night of the event, one hour before show time, at the McArdle Theatre Box Office.

8th Annual CopperDog Race

Kick off your Spring Break on Friday, March 3rd by joining IPS at the famous CopperDog 150 dogsled race in Historic Downtown Calumet, Michigan. We will cheer on the racers and dogs at the start of their three day, 135 mile journey from Calumet to Copper Harbor and back. Our bus leaves the MUB bus stop at 5:30 pm and returns to campus at 8:30 pm.

Cost is $5.00 per person (non-refundable) and limited seats are available — sign up now! Contact IPS at 906-487-2160 or ips@mtu.edu with any questions.

The CopperDog trip kicks off our IPS Spring Break Staycation – more events to be announced soon!

Building Connections: An ICE Meetup

Have you ever experienced that awkward moment when you’re meeting new people and have no idea what to say? Join us on Wednesday, March 1st at 6 pm in the Alley Makerspace (MUB Basement) to practice building connections and expanding your network. Your future self will thank you later 🙂

CAMPUS NEWS

Spring Blood Drive Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.

Currently, there is a critical need for blood donors, please join us in the Library Reading Room and donate blood on:

February 28 and March 1
10:00am – 4:00pm

Michigan Tech JR Van Pelt & Opie Library
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931

For more information go to:
http://www.redcrossblood.org/
*Please bring a photo ID

Become an Agent for Innovative Change at Michigan Tech: Apply to be a University Innovation Fellow!

As a fellow, you will:

 – gain skills, tools, and a national network of peers

– hone in on your leadership and communication skills

– broaden your understanding of design thinking

– attend a 4-day retreat at Stanford University and Google

 – impact student innovation and entrepreneurship at Michigan Tech

The application can be found here: bit.ly/MTUUIF We will be accepting applications until Monday, March 13th at 11:59pm. If you are interested in learning more information, info sessions will be held on Monday, February 27th at 5 pm or Thursday, March 2nd at 4 pm in the Alley Makerspace (MUB Basement).

Winter Carnival 2017 Survey

Winter Carnival has come to a close, and Blue Key would like to know how it went!  Blue Key is constantly working to improve Winter Carnival, and this survey is crucial for us to get feedback on what went well, and what went poorly.  Take a few minutes to let us know how Winter Carnival was this year!  You can find this year’s Winter Carnival survey here: http://baseline.campuslabs.com/mtu/wintercarnival

Last Chance to save 75% off on ALL Career wear at the Campus Store!

Body Positivity Week is February 27th – March 3rd

Join Wellness in celebrating Body Positivity with events throughout the week.

Seeking Nominations for the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards

At Michigan Tech we are blessed with students that are crazy smart, motivated and adventurous. As faculty and staff, we partner with these students to inspire community, scholarship, possibilities, accountability, and tenacity. And we realize how lucky we are to be able to work alongside them in their academic and career pursuits. Now is the time to recognize these students for their commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership. On behalf of the University, we are seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 14, 2017, in the Ballroom of the Memorial Union Building.

The nomination process is simple and actually quite easy. All awards and information about each can be found on the web at http://www.mtu.edu/student-affairs/interests/awards/. For each individual award, simple click on the award title, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service are due by 5:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2017.

Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Please take a minute to nominate a student or colleague today.

Questions concerning any of the awards can be directed to Jonathan Davey, Student Activities, at 487-2831 or jrdavey@mtu.edu.

Student Philanthropy Council Hosting Michigan Tech Trivia Night

Please join the Student Philanthropy Council for a Michigan Tech Trivia Night in the MUB Commons on Tuesday February 28th from 7:00 – 8:00pm.  All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team (3 member maximum).  There will be prizes for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org.  To register or for more information please email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

OAP Sponsored Adventure Spring Break to Buffalo National River

Looking for something to do over spring break? The Outdoor Adventure Program is leading a trip the Buffalo River in Arkansas.

The Pavlis Honors College is now accepting applications for Fall 2017!

You are eligible to apply if you have 2-4 years remaining on campus. PHC’s Learning Community offers 6 distinct pathways on which students may build their honors program: Global Leadership, Peace Corps Prep, Research Scholars, Enhanced Enterprise Experience (E³ ), New Venture, and Custom Pathway. Most of you at Tech are already doing the things that PHC requires from its graduates. We have a team of faculty and staff from various disciplines that will help you package it into a rewarding and meaningful education that differentiates PHC students from their peers. If you would like to request more information regarding our pathways, email us at honors@mtu.edu.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 26th. However, students who apply early will be given preference. Space is limited.

Make an Impact. Inspire Change. Challenge Yourself. Pavlis Honors College.

Find out why success means more than GPA: honors.mtu.edu.

Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship House Info Session

WHO: Innovative and Entrepreneurial Students

Mission: Promote innovation through entrepreneurship and group collaboration. Live in a house where you share in challenges and success, pool knowledge and expertise and live with a common purpose.

Amenities include:
Affordable Rent
Professional Kitchen
On Campus
Mentorships
Access to Venture Capitalists
Competition Opportunities
Entrepreneurship Guidance
Startup House Culture
Many more!
An application can be found here: https://goo.gl/forms/DeHeBiSP8OZhuDUC3

WHEN: Monday February 27th, from 6pm to 7pm
WHERE: Fisher 222

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN) is in need of volunteers to keep the food pantry open. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Volunteers are needed for any amount of time they are able to offer.

If you’re interested in volunteering, email huskyfan@mtu.edu and you’ll be given more information on training materials and an updated schedule. Contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.eddu with questions.

University Launches CommUNITY Campaign

The CommUNITY campaign is a new campus-wide effort to promote the values set forth in Michigan Tech’s Strategic Plan.
“We Inspire Community” is the first value listed in the Strategic Plan. It states, “We inspire an engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.”
The CommUNITY campaign will include promotional materials and programming geared toward raising awareness and promoting actions that reflect these values.
Throughout the year, you will be introduced to multiple ways to engage with this campaign.
For more information contact equity@mtu.edu.

SPORTS & WELLNESS

Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines

Spring Volleyball: Friday, February 24 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start after Spring Break

Racquetball Ladder: Monday, February 27 @ 8:00 am

Dodgeball: Wednesday, March 15 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Saturday, March 18
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Swim Meet: Monday, March 20 @ 5:00 pm
– The meet will take place on Tuesday, March 21
– The meet will take place at SDC pool
Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU

For more information: E-mail imsports@mtu.edu

Public Skating at the Mac

Register Today for the Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!

Michigan Tech Recreation invites you to take part in the 2017 Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! Grab your fellow classmates, frat brothers or sorority sisters and sign up for the Men’s or Women’s Open today! Cost is $80/team of 4 players. Deadline to register: April 3. Follow this link for more information and how to register.

Sexual Violence Support Group

T.E.A.L (To Empower And Liberate) is a group that provides support to Michigan Tech Students who have experienced sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault. Our group provides support to individuals of recent or past sexual violence in a safe, non-judgmental group. With the help of group support individuals can find understanding and help by sharing their struggles and triumphs with one another and begin to put their lives back together.

T.E.A.L meets every other Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm starting January 19, 2017 on campus. Through discussion, support and education we can help one another.

If you would like more information or to sign up for group, please contact Peggy at Dial Help Inc.

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Khana Khazana Serving Hawaiian food this Friday

This week at the Memorial Union North Coast Grill and Deli, we are featuring a menu from Hawaii.

The menu features:

• Huli Huli Chicken
• Creamy Potato Salad
• Fresh Corn Tomato Salad

Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The cost is $7.95 and includes a fountain beverage. Visit Khana Khazana on Facebook.

This weekend, Film Board presents Moana

Friday, Feb. 10 — 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11 — 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 12 — 2:30, 5:30 p.m.

Located in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each.

FREE Popcorn if you take our survey. Click here to access it.

African Beat Fundraising Dance Night

Saturday, February 18, 2017

8pm – 11pm

Alumni Lounge (107A) in the Memorial Union Building, Michigan Tech, Houghton, MI

On Saturday, February 18th, the African Student Organization members will be hosting African Beat Fundraising Dance Night to promote our big Africa Night event coming up in March! Doors open at 8pm, and the music will stop at 11pm.
With your ticket purchased at the door, you get your fill of pizza, drink, and snacks, all while listening and dancing to great music from many different African countries!
Don’t know how to dance? No problem! Just let yourself be carried away with the African beat, and your body will do the rest.
Want to learn different ways our African students dance to their countries’ music? Just ask one of us to show you. We will have hits like Mama Africa by Bracket and music by Fuse ODG
We hope you all can come and fall in love with the vibrancy of Africa while you dance the night away!

Follow the Rabbit! Alice In Wonderland Comes to the Rozsa

The Rozsa Center is pleased to welcome the acclaimed theater troupe “Tout A Trac” from Quebec, Canada, with their adaptation of Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland for two shows on Saturday, February 18, at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Fun for all ages!

Come Dance with Nosotros!

Tech Theatre Presents Hilarious “Game Show” Play: “Sexual Perversity in Chicago”

Sexual Perversity in Chicago, a play opening this week in Michigan Tech’s McArdle Theatre, will be presented as a hilarious on-stage “game show,” using mature and graphic language to reveal the awkwardness, heartache and humor of American sexual behavior.

Performance dates are Thursday – Saturday, February 16 – 18 and 23 – 35, 7:30 PM each night, in the McArdle Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now, $13 for adults, $5 for youth, and no charge for Michigan Tech students with the Experience Tech fee. Tickets are available by phone at (906) 487-2073, online at Rozsa.mtu.edu, in person at the Central Ticketing Office in the Student Development Complex, or the night of the event, one hour before show time, at the McArdle Theatre Box Office.

CAMPUS NEWS

FREE SALE on SUNDAY – Women’s Business Clothing

Need something to wear to the Career Fair and interviews? The semi-annual FREE SALE, a giveaway of gently worn women’s business clothing and accessories, will be held this weekend:

Sunday, February 19, 2017

12-3 pm

Meese Center (bldg #84, across from Jim’s Foodmart)

Items are available to all Tech students at no costs. Business suits, blouses, shoes, and accessories are included – everybody leaves with something!  This event is made possible through the generous donations of our faculty, staff, alumnae, and friends of Michigan Tech.

Campus Store Career Wear 75% off

Resume paper? We have it. Padfolios and Pens? We have those too. Professional career wear, yep, we offer that as well. Are you ready for the 2017 Michigan Tech Career Fair? Starting February 8th, the Campus Store is having a 75% off sale on our great selection of men and women’s career apparel to help complete your polished ensemble. We want to see YOU succeed! Show visiting companies and recruiters what you’re made of, and let us help you look your best! From all of us at the Campus Store, keep smiling and best of luck to you on your search!

Railroad Careers Night – February 22nd – 7 PM – DHH Ballroom

Interested in a career in the rail industry? Find a great company at career fair, but didn’t get to talk much? You’re in luck!

The Michigan Tech Railroad Engineering & Activities Club (REAC) will be holding a Railroad Careers Night at 7PM on Wednesday, February 22. This event will bring together all of the rail industry company representatives that will be in attendance at the Michigan Tech Spring Career Fair, into one central location so you can get some more one-on-one time with great employers. Join us for a relaxing evening filled with food, information, and casual conversation. See you there!

Spring Blood Drive Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.

Currently, there is a critical need for blood donors, please join us in the Library Reading Room and donate blood on:

February 28 and March 1
10:00am – 4:00pm

Michigan Tech JR Van Pelt & Opie Library
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931

For more information go to:
http://www.redcrossblood.org/
*Please bring a photo ID

Student Watch Survey

Don’t forget!

You could win CASH from the Campus Store! The survey can be found here: www.studentwatch.org

There is still time to take the student watch survey on course materials.

Seeking Nominations for the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards

At Michigan Tech we are blessed with students that are crazy smart, motivated and adventurous. As faculty and staff, we partner with these students to inspire community, scholarship, possibilities, accountability, and tenacity. And we realize how lucky we are to be able to work alongside them in their academic and career pursuits. Now is the time to recognize these students for their commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership. On behalf of the University, we are seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 14, 2017, in the Ballroom of the Memorial Union Building.

The nomination process is simple and actually quite easy. All awards and information about each can be found on the web at http://www.mtu.edu/student-affairs/interests/awards/. For each individual award, simple click on the award title, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service are due by 5:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2017.

Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Please take a minute to nominate a student or colleague today.

Questions concerning any of the awards can be directed to Jonathan Davey, Student Activities, at 487-2831 or jrdavey@mtu.edu.

Student Philanthropy Council Hosting Michigan Tech Trivia Night

Please join the Student Philanthropy Council for a Michigan Tech Trivia Night in the MUB Commons on Tuesday February 28th from 7:00 – 8:00pm.  All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team (3 member maximum).  There will be prizes for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org.  To register or for more information please email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

OAP Sponsored Adventure Spring Break to Buffalo National River

Looking for something to do over spring break? The Outdoor Adventure Program is leading a trip the Buffalo River in Arkansas.

The Pavlis Honors College is now accepting applications for Fall 2017!

You are eligible to apply if you have 2-4 years remaining on campus. PHC’s Learning Community offers 6 distinct pathways on which students may build their honors program: Global Leadership, Peace Corps Prep, Research Scholars, Enhanced Enterprise Experience (E³ ), New Venture, and Custom Pathway. Most of you at Tech are already doing the things that PHC requires from its graduates. We have a team of faculty and staff from various disciplines that will help you package it into a rewarding and meaningful education that differentiates PHC students from their peers. If you would like to request more information regarding our pathways, email us at honors@mtu.edu.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 26th. However, students who apply early will be given preference. Space is limited.

Make an Impact. Inspire Change. Challenge Yourself. Pavlis Honors College.

Find out why success means more than GPA: honors.mtu.edu.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN) is in need of volunteers to keep the food pantry open. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Volunteers are needed for any amount of time they are able to offer.

If you’re interested in volunteering, email huskyfan@mtu.edu and you’ll be given more information on training materials and an updated schedule. Contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.eddu with questions.

University Launches CommUNITY Campaign

The CommUNITY campaign is a new campus-wide effort to promote the values set forth in Michigan Tech’s Strategic Plan.
“We Inspire Community” is the first value listed in the Strategic Plan. It states, “We inspire an engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.”
The CommUNITY campaign will include promotional materials and programming geared toward raising awareness and promoting actions that reflect these values.
Throughout the year, you will be introduced to multiple ways to engage with this campaign.
For more information contact equity@mtu.edu.

SPORTS & WELLNESS

Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines

Badminton Singles: Wednesday, February 22 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Friday, Fenruary 24 starting at 6:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Badminton Doubles: Wednesday, February 22 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Saturday, February 25
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Table Tennis Doubles: Wenesday, February 22 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Saturday, February 25
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Spring Volleyball: Friday, February 24 @ 8:00 am
– This deadline has been extended a week!
– League Play will start after Spring Break

Racquetball Ladder: Monday, February 27 @ 8:00 am
Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU

For more information: E-mail imsports@mtu.edu

Public Skating at the Mac

Register Today for the Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!

Michigan Tech Recreation invites you to take part in the 2017 Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! Grab your fellow classmates, frat brothers or sorority sisters and sign up for the Men’s or Women’s Open today! Cost is $80/team of 4 players. Deadline to register: April 3. Follow this link for more information and how to register.

Sexual Violence Support Group

T.E.A.L (To Empower And Liberate) is a group that provides support to Michigan Tech Students who have experienced sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault. Our group provides support to individuals of recent or past sexual violence in a safe, non-judgmental group. With the help of group support individuals can find understanding and help by sharing their struggles and triumphs with one another and begin to put their lives back together.

T.E.A.L meets every other Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm starting January 19, 2017 on campus. Through discussion, support and education we can help one another.

If you would like more information or to sign up for group, please contact Peggy at Dial Help Inc.

CAREER SERVICES

February 20 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | MUB Commons
February 21 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | MUB Commons

Mock Interviews

Sign up for a mock interview with a company rep / Michigan Tech staff member to prepare for Career Fair! Select a time and come to Career Services that day for your interview. Don’t forget to dress to impress! Please bring a copy of your resume with you.

February 20 & 21 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Admin 220
You must apply and submit your resume to sign up for interview slots.

Etiquette Dinner

Sponsored by Kohler

Join us for a unique dining experience! Polish your professionalism while gaining useful etiquette tips to navigate your way through any business dinner.

February 20 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm | MUB Ballroom A-1
You must register for this event.

Co-op Internship Expo

A lunch-time social event to network with company reps and learn about how to get an internship or co-op. Stop by between classes for this casual, low-key event for a chance to meet recruiters before the formality of the Career Fair.

February 21 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | MUB Ballroom A

Skip the Line! Pre-register for Career Fair at this event.

Career Fair

Career Fair is exciting and sometimes overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Be ready to meet company representatives from over 200 companies who have the power to give you an internship, co-op, or full-time position.

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This weekend, Film Board presents Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Friday, Feb. 10 — 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11 — 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 12 — 2:30, 5:30 p.m.

Located in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each.

FREE Popcorn if you take our survey. Click here to access it.

Winter Carnival Comedians – College Humor LIVE

The Student Entertainment Board Presents “CollegeHumor Live” with four comedians for your Winter Carnival Entertainment: Ester Steinberg, Joel Kim Booster, Justin Hires, and Yannis Pappas. 18 and over please!

“The Greatest Movie and Video Game Music”

The Rozsa Center welcomes the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO) in a special Winter Carnival matinee concert titled “The Greatest Movie and Video Game Music,” on Saturday, February 11, at 2:00 PM.

Join International Programs and Services to learn about our study abroad programs in Japan!

Topics include academics, housing, scholarships, and application process.

The session takes place on February 13th, 6:00 – 7:00 in MUB Ballroom B3.

The Michigan Tech Bookstore and University Images have Winter Carnival Apparel

The 2017 Michigan Tech Winter Carnival is here and there are only three locations to get your official Winter Carnival gear: the Michigan Tech Campus Store, University Images, and online at bookstore.mtu.edu. We’ll be offering Winter Carnival long and short sleeve t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies, and glassware. For store operating hours, check our website and social media feeds. Don’t forget! We will be open until 10pm on Wednesday, February 8th, for the all-nighter. Stop by to warm up and enjoy some fun games!  Accept no substitutes as we are your official headquarters for all your Michigan Tech and Winter Carnival apparel and souvenirs.

 MUB Events During Winter Carnival

MUB will be hosting Live Band Karaoke in the MUB Commons from 8-11 on Wednesday. It’s like regular karaoke, but with a band that knows 500+ songs.

We will also be hosting Escape the Snow, an event in collaboration with Wellness’ Bigfoot Glowshoe. We’ll have snacks, movies, and art & crafts in the MUB Commons while people wait to go snowshoeing. It runs from 9-11pm on Thursday evening.

Follow the Rabbit! Alice In Wonderland Comes to the Rozsa

The Rozsa Center is pleased to welcome the acclaimed theater troupe “Tout A Trac” from Quebec, Canada, with their adaptation of Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland for two shows onSaturday, February 18, at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Fun for all ages!

CAMPUS NEWS

Social Justice Lecture Series: Dr. Robin Johnson-Cash

Tuesday, February 14th, CDI will be hosting Dr. Robin Johnson-Cash for our next Social Justice Lecture Series.
Join us for refreshments and an engaging talk about Robin’s lengthy experience as an executive at Ford Motor Company and as the first black women to graduate from Michigan Tech’s very own MEEM with a Ph.D.

We will be in the MUB Alumni Lounge on Feb 14th from 5pm-7pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome!

Graduate Research Colloquium

Your are invited to attend the biggest research meeting of graduate students on campus – the Graduate Research Colloquium. The event organized by Graduate Student Government, will be held on February 15 – 16, 2017 in the MUB Ballroom. Poster presentations will be from 9 AM – 12 PM on Wednesday,  February 15, followed by a Networking Social to interact with the presenters in a casual setting. Oral presentations will take place in various rooms on Wednesday, February 15 from 1 to 4 PM, and on Thursday, February 16 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend the poster and oral presentations. For a detailed schedule, please visit the GRC website. If you have additional questions, contact GSG at gsg@mtu.edu.

Campus Store Career Wear 75% off

Resume paper? We have it. Padfolios and Pens? We have those too. Professional career wear, yep, we offer that as well. Are you ready for the 2017 Michigan Tech Career Fair? Starting February 8th, the Campus Store is having a 75% off sale on our great selection of men and women’s career apparel to help complete your polished ensemble. We want to see YOU succeed! Show visiting companies and recruiters what you’re made of, and let us help you look your best! From all of us at the Campus Store, keep smiling and best of luck to you on your search!

HuskyLEAD Managing Organizational Conflict

Thursday, February 16 – 7pm-8pm – MUB Alumni Lounge

Railroad Careers Night – February 22nd – 7 PM – DHH Ballroom

Interested in a career in the rail industry? Find a great company at career fair, but didn’t get to talk much? You’re in luck!

The Michigan Tech Railroad Engineering & Activities Club (REAC) will be holding a Railroad Careers Night at 7PM on Wednesday, February 22. This event will bring together all of the rail industry company representatives that will be in attendance at the Michigan Tech Spring Career Fair, into one central location so you can get some more one-on-one time with great employers. Join us for a relaxing evening filled with food, information, and casual conversation. See you there!

Student Watch Survey

Don’t forget!

There is still time to take the student watch survey on course materials.

Seeking Nominations for the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards

At Michigan Tech we are blessed with students that are crazy smart, motivated and adventurous. As faculty and staff, we partner with these students to inspire community, scholarship, possibilities, accountability, and tenacity. And we realize how lucky we are to be able to work alongside them in their academic and career pursuits. Now is the time to recognize these students for their commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership. On behalf of the University, we are seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 14, 2017, in the Ballroom of the Memorial Union Building.

The nomination process is simple and actually quite easy. All awards and information about each can be found on the web at http://www.mtu.edu/student-affairs/interests/awards/. For each individual award, simple click on the award title, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service are due by 5:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2017.

Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Please take a minute to nominate a student or colleague today.

Questions concerning any of the awards can be directed to Jonathan Davey, Student Activities, at 487-2831 or jrdavey@mtu.edu.

Student Philanthropy Council Hosting Michigan Tech Trivia Night

Please join the Student Philanthropy Council for a Michigan Tech Trivia Night in the MUB Commons on Tuesday February 28th from 7:00 – 8:00pm.  All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team (3 member maximum).  There will be prizes for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org.  To register or for more information please email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

OAP Sponsored Adventure Spring Break to Buffalo National River

Looking for something to do over spring break? The Outdoor Adventure Program is leading a trip the Buffalo River in Arkansas.

The Pavlis Honors College is now accepting applications for Fall 2017!

You are eligible to apply if you have 2-4 years remaining on campus. PHC’s Learning Community offers 6 distinct pathways on which students may build their honors program: Global Leadership, Peace Corps Prep, Research Scholars, Enhanced Enterprise Experience (E³ ), New Venture, and Custom Pathway. Most of you at Tech are already doing the things that PHC requires from its graduates. We have a team of faculty and staff from various disciplines that will help you package it into a rewarding and meaningful education that differentiates PHC students from their peers. If you would like to request more information regarding our pathways, email us at honors@mtu.edu.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 26th. However, students who apply early will be given preference. Space is limited.

Make an Impact. Inspire Change. Challenge Yourself. Pavlis Honors College.

Find out why success means more than GPA: honors.mtu.edu.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN) is in need of volunteers to keep the food pantry open. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Volunteers are needed for any amount of time they are able to offer.

If you’re interested in volunteering, email huskyfan@mtu.edu and you’ll be given more information on training materials and an updated schedule. Contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.eddu with questions.

University Launches CommUNITY Campaign

The CommUNITY campaign is a new campus-wide effort to promote the values set forth in Michigan Tech’s Strategic Plan.
“We Inspire Community” is the first value listed in the Strategic Plan. It states, “We inspire an engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.”
The CommUNITY campaign will include promotional materials and programming geared toward raising awareness and promoting actions that reflect these values.
Throughout the year, you will be introduced to multiple ways to engage with this campaign.
For more information contact equity@mtu.edu.

SPORTS & WELLNESS

Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines

Innertube Water Polo: Still accepting teams on the Wait-List

Floor Hockey: Still accepting teams on the Wait-List

Spring Volleyball: Friday, February 17 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Monday, February 20

Badminton Singles: Wednesday, February 22 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Friday, Fenruary 24 starting at 6:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Table Tennis Doubles: Wenesday, February 22 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Saturday, February 25
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Racquetball Ladder: Monday, February 27 @ 8:00 am
Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU

For more information: E-mail imsports@mtu.edu

Public Skating at the Mac

Register Today for the Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!

Michigan Tech Recreation invites you to take part in the 2017 Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! Grab your fellow classmates, frat brothers or sorority sisters and sign up for the Men’s or Women’s Open today! Cost is $80/team of 4 players. Deadline to register: April 3. Follow this link for more information and how to register.

Sexual Violence Support Group

T.E.A.L (To Empower And Liberate) is a group that provides support to Michigan Tech Students who have experienced sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault. Our group provides support to individuals of recent or past sexual violence in a safe, non-judgmental group. With the help of group support individuals can find understanding and help by sharing their struggles and triumphs with one another and begin to put their lives back together.

T.E.A.L meets every other Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm starting January 19, 2017 on campus. Through discussion, support and education we can help one another.

If you would like more information or to sign up for group, please contact Peggy at Dial Help Inc.

CAREER SERVICES

Resume Blitz

Drop in for 15 minute one-on-one resume review sessions with industry professionals, faculty, and staff. Please bring a PRINTED copy of your resume, if you already have one started.

February 13 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
February 20 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
February 21 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

R U Ready

Career Services will be mobilizing our staff to the MUB Ballroom for this event. Drop-in between classes for:
– Resume review
– Practice your personal introduction
– Pre-register for Career Fair (name tags available)
– Learn about co-ops/internships
– Make an appointment with a career advisor
– Practice your interview skills
Snacks and refreshments available to all in attendance.

February 14 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

HUSKY TALK

How to get a Co-op or Internship
Lunch and Learn on how to land that co-op/internship at Career Fair. To register for HuskyTALK, click the Join Event button. Limited spots available.

February 15 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Mock Interviews

Sign up for a mock interview with a company rep / Michigan Tech staff member to prepare for Career Fair! Select a time and come to Career Services that day for your interview. Don’t forget to dress to impress! Please bring a copy of your resume with you.

February 20 & 21 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
You must apply and submit your resume to sign up for interview slots.

Etiquette Dinner

Sponsored by Kohler
Join us for a unique dining experience! Polish your professionalism while gaining useful etiquette tips to navigate your way through any business dinner.
Seating is limited. Professional attire recommended. Reservations begin February 1st Kohler Social Hour: 5-6 pm – A robust social hour to connect you with the Kohler/Michigan Tech Recruiting Team and Kohler products. Dinner & Keynote: 6-7:30 pm

February 20 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
You must register for this event.

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Khana Khazana Serving Thai food this Friday

This week at the Memorial Union North Coast Grill and Deli, we are featuring a menu from Thailand.

The menu features:

• Crispy Fish Stir-Fry with Red Curry
• Spicy Fruit Salad
• Tapioca with Sweet Corn

Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The cost is $7.95 and includes a fountain beverage. Visit Khana Khazana on Facebook.

This weekend, Film Board presents Doctor Strange

Friday, Jan. 13 — 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14 — 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 15 — 2:30, 5:30 p.m.

Located in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each.

FREE Popcorn if you take our survey. Click here to access it.

GSG Lunch n’ Learn: Effective Oral and Poster Presentation

Your are invited to Graduate Student Government’s first Lunch n’ Learn of the calendar year! Dr. Richelle Winkler and Mike Meyer will discuss what goes into an effective oral and poster presentation. The event takes this upcoming Tuesday, February 7th, from Noon-1pm in MUB Ballroom A. Cold cut sandwiches, chips, and cookies will be available for lunch. Please see the attached poster for more information. If you have any questions, contact Tyler Capek at tjcapek@mtu.edu.

GSG LnL Oral and Poster Presentation – Poster

GSG Laser Tag

GSG is organizing the first Laser Tag event for all graduate students in association with the Respwan’s Tactic Laser Tag team. The event will be held on Saturday, February 4th from 2 PM – 9 PM. This is a social event as well as a fund-raiser for an Emergency Fund. The event is discounted for graduate students but there is a nominal fee for the ticket. Please see more details on the attached poster. Registration is mandatory, please register here!

From Stevie Wonder to the Count Basie Orchestra

Did you know that as a child prodigy, Stevie Wonder signed with a Motown record label at the age of 11? That after the death of Count Basie, the Pontiac, Michigan native Thaddeus Jones took over the leadership of the legendary Count Basie Orchestra? That students majoring in Engineering, Chemistry, Forestry, and Business currently also perform in a wind ensemble and take classes in music composition-at Michigan Tech? The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Department of Visual and Performing Arts are proud to present the Superior Wind Symphony in a concert titled “Michigan Music.” The performance will be led by Michael Christianson, Michigan Tech’s Director of Bands, on Friday, February 3, 7:30 PM, in the Rozsa Center.

Join International Programs and Services to learn about our study abroad programs in Japan!

Topics include academics, housing, scholarships, and application process.

The session takes place on February 13th, 6:00 – 7:00 in MUB Ballroom B3.

The Michigan Tech Bookstore and University Images have Winter Carnival Apparel

The 2017 Michigan Tech Winter Carnival is here and there are only three locations to get your official Winter Carnival gear: the Michigan Tech Campus Store, University Images, and online at bookstore.mtu.edu. We’ll be offering Winter Carnival long and short sleeve t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies, and glassware. For store operating hours, check our website and social media feeds. Don’t forget! We will be open until 10pm on Wednesday, February 8th, for the all-nighter. Stop by to warm up and enjoy some fun games!  Accept no substitutes as we are your official headquarters for all your Michigan Tech and Winter Carnival apparel and souvenirs.

 MUB Events During Winter Carnival

MUB will be hosting Live Band Karaoke in the MUB Commons from 8-11 on Wednesday. It’s like regular karaoke, but with a band that knows 500+ songs.

We will also be hosting Escape the Snow, an event in collaboration with Wellness’ Bigfoot Glowshoe. We’ll have snacks, movies, and art & crafts in the MUB Commons while people wait to go snowshoeing. It runs from 9-11pm on Thursday evening.

CAMPUS NEWS

Seeking Nominations for the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards

At Michigan Tech we are blessed with students that are crazy smart, motivated and adventurous. As faculty and staff, we partner with these students to inspire community, scholarship, possibilities, accountability, and tenacity. And we realize how lucky we are to be able to work alongside them in their academic and career pursuits. Now is the time to recognize these students for their commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership. On behalf of the University, we are seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the 23rd Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 14, 2017, in the Ballroom of the Memorial Union Building.

The nomination process is simple and actually quite easy. All awards and information about each can be found on the web at http://www.mtu.edu/student-affairs/interests/awards/. For each individual award, simple click on the award title, then complete and submit the nomination form.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement Award for Service are due by 5:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2017.

Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards are due by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Please take a minute to nominate a student or colleague today.

Questions concerning any of the awards can be directed to Jonathan Davey, Student Activities, at 487-2831 or jrdavey@mtu.edu.

Design Expo 2017 Registration Deadline Approaching

Design Expo 2017 will be held in the MUB Ballroom on Thursday, April 13th. Please save the date!

Design Expo highlights hands-on, discovery-based learning at Michigan Tech. More than 600 students on Enterprise and Senior Design teams showcase their work and compete for awards. A panel of judges, made up of distinguished corporate representatives and Michigan Tech staff and faculty members, critique the projects. Many team projects are sponsored by industry, which allows students to gain valuable experience through competition, as well as direct exposure to real industrial problems. Design Expo is co-hosted by the College of Engineering and the Pavlis Honors College.

Registration is open for Senior Design and Enterprise teams. Students should visit the Design Expo website to register before the deadline, Monday, February 6th, 2017.

Student Philanthropy Council Hosting Michigan Tech Trivia Night

Please join the Student Philanthropy Council for a Michigan Tech Trivia Night in the MUB Commons on Tuesday February 28th from 7:00 – 8:00pm.  All registered student organizations are invited to participate with a team (3 member maximum).  There will be prizes for each round and a grand prize of $500 for your student org.  To register or for more information please email Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

OAP Sponsored Adventure Spring Break to Buffalo National River

Looking for something to do over spring break? The Outdoor Adventure Program is leading a trip the Buffalo River in Arkansas.

The Pavlis Honors College is now accepting applications for Fall 2017!

You are eligible to apply if you have 2-4 years remaining on campus. PHC’s Learning Community offers 6 distinct pathways on which students may build their honors program: Global Leadership, Peace Corps Prep, Research Scholars, Enhanced Enterprise Experience (E³ ), New Venture, and Custom Pathway. Most of you at Tech are already doing the things that PHC requires from its graduates. We have a team of faculty and staff from various disciplines that will help you package it into a rewarding and meaningful education that differentiates PHC students from their peers. If you would like to request more information regarding our pathways, email us at honors@mtu.edu.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 26th. However, students who apply early will be given preference. Space is limited.

Make an Impact. Inspire Change. Challenge Yourself. Pavlis Honors College.

Find out why success means more than GPA: honors.mtu.edu.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN) is in need of volunteers to keep the food pantry open. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Volunteers are needed for any amount of time they are able to offer.

If you’re interested in volunteering, email huskyfan@mtu.edu and you’ll be given more information on training materials and an updated schedule. Contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.eddu with questions.

University Launches CommUNITY Campaign

The CommUNITY campaign is a new campus-wide effort to promote the values set forth in Michigan Tech’s Strategic Plan.
“We Inspire Community” is the first value listed in the Strategic Plan. It states, “We inspire an engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.”
The CommUNITY campaign will include promotional materials and programming geared toward raising awareness and promoting actions that reflect these values.
Throughout the year, you will be introduced to multiple ways to engage with this campaign.
For more information contact equity@mtu.edu.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pigs N Heat Charity Event

Michigan Tech students are invited and encouraged to attend the Pigs N Heat Hockey game on Saturday, February 4  at the SDC. This Charity Event assists Fire and Accident victims between Houghton and Keweenaw Communities.

Police and Fire come together once a year to play a hockey game to raise money for the Charity, we have overwhelming support from both communities. What you may or may not know is that we consider Michigan Tech and Finlandia University part of our community and we do assist you in your time of need if you become a victim of a fire or an accident victim. We need your support by way of buying a ticket to the game and coming out to the event. There are many excellent prizes that we are raffling off, such as a $1000.00, $750.00 and a $500.o0 cash prizes as well as a  sky box at the game which will be raffled off a week prior to the game with food and beverages included. A rifle and shotgun will also be raffled off along with other great prizes.

Help us make this a success and have some fun before Winter Carnival. Hope to see you there.

Volunteers also needed to help sell tickets at venues such as Super markets or other events in the area. Contact Lt. Nick Roberts for more info at nickr@cityofhoughton.com.

SPORTS & WELLNESS

Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines

Innertube Water Polo: Tuesday, February 7 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Wednesday, February 15th

Floor Hockey: Wednesday, February 8 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Monday, February 13

Spring Volleyball: Friday, February 17 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Monday, February 20

Badminton Singles: Wednesday, February 22 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Friday, Fenruary 24 starting at 6:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Table Tennis Doubles: Wenesday, February 22 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Saturday, February 25
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Racquetball Ladder: Monday, February 27 @ 8:00 am
Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU

For more information: E-mail imsports@mtu.edu

Register Today for the Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!

Michigan Tech Recreation invites you to take part in the 2017 Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! Grab your fellow classmates, frat brothers or sorority sisters and sign up for the Men’s or Women’s Open today! Cost is $80/team of 4 players. Deadline to register: April 3. Follow this link for more information and how to register.

Sexual Violence Support Group

T.E.A.L (To Empower And Liberate) is a group that provides support to Michigan Tech Students who have experienced sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault. Our group provides support to individuals of recent or past sexual violence in a safe, non-judgmental group. With the help of group support individuals can find understanding and help by sharing their struggles and triumphs with one another and begin to put their lives back together.

T.E.A.L meets every other Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm starting January 19, 2017 on campus. Through discussion, support and education we can help one another.

If you would like more information or to sign up for group, please contact Peggy at Dial Help Inc.

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Khana Khazana Serving Japanese food this Friday

This week at the Memorial Union North Coast Grill and Deli, we are featuring a menu from Japan.

The menu features:

• Chicken Teriyaki
• Japanese Cheesecake
• Salad with Seasame Dressing

Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The cost is $7.95 and includes a fountain beverage. Visit Khana Khazana on Facebook.

This weekend, Film Board presents Hacksaw Ridge

Friday, Jan. 13 — 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14 — 2:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 15 — 2:30, 5:30 p.m.

Located in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each.

Alpha Phi Omega (co-ed community service fraternity)

Mount Ripley Rush: Join the brothers (co-ed) of the only service fraternity on campus for some snowboarding, sledding, skiing.

Jan 27th 5-8pm

Meet at Wads main desk for rides

Pledge class ritual – attend if you would like to join the only service fraternity on campus

Jan 28th 2-3pm

Meet in the MUB student organization office

Find us on Facebook at Alpha Phi Omega – Epsilon Lambda (MTU)

Join Alpha Xi Zeta for Scattergories

Backstage Jazz Celebrates “50 Years of Jazz” at Michigan Tech!

Backstage at the Rozsa again opens its doors to the groovin’ sounds of small combo jazz to celebrate the 50th year of Jazz Studies at Michigan Technological University. There will be three student ensembles: Jaztec, Momentum with a combination of funk and fusion; and AstroSax; and one special guest ensemble: The Dan Furhmann and Tim Havens Duo, here for their third guest appearance at Michigan Tech! The Rozsa stage becomes a pop-up jazz club, and the intimate club atmosphere is a perfect setting for some funk and fusion and even some standards from these four ensembles!  Join Jazz Studies Program Director Mike Irish and the Michigan Tech Jazz ensembles who will bring to life the great sounds from throughout the years. Hot and steamy to cool and mellow. Join us in Club Rozsa and enjoy the intimate atmosphere reminiscent of the birthplace of jazz. Backstage at the Rozsa is this Friday and Saturday nights, January 27 & 28, 7:30 PM.

Join ASEM for their January General Meeting

Join the American Society for Engineering Management for their general meeting on January 30th at 5 pm in ChemSci 104B.

For more information, email Bryce Richard berichar@mtu.edu or Kyle Huyser kmhuyser@mtu.edu.

GSG Laser Tag

GSG is organizing the first Laser Tag event for all graduate students in association with the Respwan’s Tactic Laser Tag team. The event will be held on Saturday, February 4th from 2 PM – 9 PM. This is a social event as well as a fund-raiser for an Emergency Fund. The event is discounted for graduate students but there is a nominal fee for the ticket. Please see more details on the attached poster. Registration is mandatory, please register here!

Campus Information Session – January 31

Ever wondered … “What is Lean and how can I, as student, participate? How did a tubing hill come to be at Mont Ripley? What additional programs and services are offered by HR?”

Find out the answers to these questions and much more at a Campus Informational Session from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

The session is open to all of the campus community and students are invited and encouraged to attend.

CAMPUS NEWS

Alternative Spring Break to Memphis, TN Applications Still Open

Apply now for an Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee. The cost is only $100! Applications are due by January 31. For more information, check out our ASB website.

OAP Sponsored Adventure Spring Break to Buffalo National River

Looking for something to do over spring break? The Outdoor Adventure Program is leading a trip the Buffalo River in Arkansas.

Female Note Writing on Wednesday 2/1

What: General Meeting – Female Note Writing Campaign

When: Wednesday (2/1), 6-7 p.m.

Where: M&M U115

Details: Please join the members of SWE write notes to admitted female students. The admissions office has a goal of sending a hand-written card to every admitted female student this term and they need our help! We will be writing notes, eating pizza, listening to music, and hanging out on Wednesday (2/1) — so be sure to join!

Design Expo 2017 Registration Deadline Approaching

Design Expo 2017 will be held in the MUB Ballroom on Thursday, April 13th. Please save the date!

Design Expo highlights hands-on, discovery-based learning at Michigan Tech. More than 600 students on Enterprise and Senior Design teams showcase their work and compete for awards. A panel of judges, made up of distinguished corporate representatives and Michigan Tech staff and faculty members, critique the projects. Many team projects are sponsored by industry, which allows students to gain valuable experience through competition, as well as direct exposure to real industrial problems. Design Expo is co-hosted by the College of Engineering and the Pavlis Honors College.

Registration is open for Senior Design and Enterprise teams. Students should visit the Design Expo website to register before the deadline, Monday, February 6th, 2017.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN) is in need of volunteers to keep the food pantry open. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Volunteers are needed for any amount of time they are able to offer.

If you’re interested in volunteering, email huskyfan@mtu.edu and you’ll be given more information on training materials and an updated schedule. Contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.eddu with questions.

University Launches CommUNITY Campaign

The CommUNITY campaign is a new campus-wide effort to promote the values set forth in Michigan Tech’s Strategic Plan.
“We Inspire Community” is the first value listed in the Strategic Plan. It states, “We inspire an engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.”
The CommUNITY campaign will include promotional materials and programming geared toward raising awareness and promoting actions that reflect these values.
Throughout the year, you will be introduced to multiple ways to engage with this campaign.
For more information contact equity@mtu.edu.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pigs N Heat Charity Event

Michigan Tech students are invited and encouraged to attend the Pigs N Heat Hockey game on Saturday, February 4  at the SDC. This Charity Event assists Fire and Accident victims between Houghton and Keweenaw Communities.

Police and Fire come together once a year to play a hockey game to raise money for the Charity, we have overwhelming support from both communities. What you may or may not know is that we consider Michigan Tech and Finlandia University part of our community and we do assist you in your time of need if you become a victim of a fire or an accident victim. We need your support by way of buying a ticket to the game and coming out to the event. There are many excellent prizes that we are raffling off, such as a $1000.00, $750.00 and a $500.o0 cash prizes as well as a  sky box at the game which will be raffled off a week prior to the game with food and beverages included. A rifle and shotgun will also be raffled off along with other great prizes.

Help us make this a success and have some fun before Winter Carnival. Hope to see you there.

Volunteers also needed to help sell tickets at venues such as Super markets or other events in the area. Contact Lt. Nick Roberts for more info at nickr@cityofhoughton.com.

SPORTS & WELLNESS

Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines

Table Tennis Singles: Friday, January 27 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Friday, January 27 starting at 6:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at SDC

Table Tennis Doubles: Friday, January 27 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Sunday, January 29 starting @ 1:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at SDC

CO-REC Racquetball Doubles: Monday, January 30@ 8:00 am

Tennis Doubles: Wednesday, February 1 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will start on Friday, February 3 @ 6:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at Gates Tennis Center

Innertube Water Polo: Tuesday, February 7 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Wednesday, February 15th

Floor Hockey: Wednesday, February 8 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Monday, February 13

Spring Volleyball: Friday, February 17 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Monday, February 20

Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU

For more information:  E-mail imsports@mtu.edu

Register Today for the Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!

Michigan Tech Recreation invites you to take part in the 2017 Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! Grab your fellow classmates, frat brothers or sorority sisters and sign up for the Men’s or Women’s Open today! Cost is $80/team of 4 players. Deadline to register: April 3. Follow this link for more information and how to register.

Sexual Violence Support Group

T.E.A.L (To Empower And Liberate) is a group that provides support to Michigan Tech Students who have experienced sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault. Our group provides support to individuals of recent or past sexual violence in a safe, non-judgmental group. With the help of group support individuals can find understanding and help by sharing their struggles and triumphs with one another and begin to put their lives back together.

T.E.A.L meets every other Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm starting January 19, 2017 on campus. Through discussion, support and education we can help one another.

If you would like more information or to sign up for group, please contact Peggy at Dial Help Inc.

CAREER SERVICES

Consumer Products Day

Consumer Products Day returns for another year! This “Shark-Tank style” event features your team – the entrepreneurs,  and the “sharks” – company representatives, who want to challenge you to come up with a re-purposed, re-designed idea for their company-supplied products.

Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch your idea to industry representatives and win cash!

(January 26 – 28)
Thursday 26 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Packet Pickup and Meet & Greet
Friday 27 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Meet the Sharks – Event Kickoff – Team Registration and Product Pickup
Saturday 28 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Technical Abstract – Pitch Your Idea – The Finals

Registration is open and limited.

Register your team today!

Pitch Perfect

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Khana Khazana Serving Indian food this Friday

This week at the Memorial Union North Coast Grill and Deli, we are featuring a menu from India.

The menu features:

• Chicken Chettinad Curry
• Vegetable Korma (For Vegetarian)
• Batata Vada
• Mango Lassi

Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The cost is $7.95 and includes a fountain beverage. Visit Khana Khazana on Facebook.

This weekend, Film Board presents Arrival

Friday, Jan. 13 — 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14 — 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 15 — 2:30, 5:30 p.m.

Located in Fisher 135. Tickets are $3 and concessions are $1 each.

Alpha Phi Omega (co-ed community service fraternity)

Pizza making and board games rush

Come and meet the brothers (co-ed) of the only service fraternity on campus while making pizza and playing board games before the brothers have to volunteer as ushers for the hockey game. Meet at the Canterbury House.

Jan 20th 4:30-5:30pm

Canterbury House

Find us on Facebook at Alpha Phi Omega – Epsilon Lambda (MTU)

Rozsa Welcomes The Russian National Ballet Theatre

Michigan Technological University’s Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts presents two magical nights of incomparable Russian ballet!  Direct from Moscow, the Russian National Ballet Theatre, featuring fifty of Russia’s finest dancers, will perform three timeless ballet pieces, Romeo and Juliet, andCarmen on Tuesday, January 24, and Giselle, on Wednesday, January 25, with shows starting at 7:30 PM each evening.

Tickets to the ballet performances each evening are $28.00 for adults; $50 for Family Packs (2 adults and 2 youth each night); $45 Ballet Package (one adult for both nights); $10.00 for youth; and at no additional cost to students with the Experience Tech Fee. To purchase tickets, please call (906) 487-2073, go online at rozsa.mtu.edu, or visit Ticketing Operations at Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex (SDC), 600 MacInnes Drive, in Houghton. SDC box office hours are 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Monday-Friday, and 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday and 12:00 noon – 8:00 PM on Sunday. Please note the Rozsa Box Office is closed during regular business hours, and will only open two hours prior to show times.

Come Dance with Nosotros!

Where: MUB ballroom

Time: 8-9 pm salsa lessons, 9-11 pm open floor

When: Saturday 21st January

Cost: FREE!

All levels! No partner needed! Family friendly!

Participate in Yoga 4 A Cause with Alpha Gamma Delta

Join Alpha Gamma Delta in the MUB Alumni Lounge for Yoga 4 A Cause Thursday, January 26th 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday, January 27th 6p.m. – 7p.m. Leave an optional donation to support JDRF, an organization that is focused on Type 1 diabetes research.

Join new organization, Lean In at Michigan Tech, for their first meeting

Come join Lean In at Michigan Tech at our inaugural meeting on Thursday, January 26th at 5pm in M&M 610! We are launching a chapter of this national foundation right here at Tech in an effort to better provide resources, mentoring, and a space for open dialogue for the young women on campus. Come share your experiences, learn to ask more from your education and internships, and lean in. Please direct any questions to Emily Petersen at eepeters@mtu.edu. We look forward to you joining us!

Learn about Faculty-Led Study Abroad Opportunity in Lima, Peru  Wednesday, January 25th

There will be an information session for the summer 2017 Lima, Peru faculty-led study abroad program on Wednesday, January 25th at 6:00 pm in Walker 120 A.

Please visit the program webpage to learn more.

Join Alpha Xi Zeta for Bowling and Scattergories

Alpha Xi Zeta Bowling Rush

Sunday January 22, 2017

3pm at the Mineshaft

Rides available in front of Wads at 2:45pm

CAMPUS NEWS

Spring Semester HuskyLEAD sessions begin Tuesday, January 24th

The first HuskyLEAD session of the spring 2017 semester is on Tuesday, January 24 from 6-7:30pm in Fisher 135. This session is about how to receive funding for your student organization for the 2017-2018 academic year. If you want money, you’ll need to come to this event!

Alternative Spring Break to Memphis, TN Applications Still Open

Apply now for an Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee. The cost is only $100! Applications are due by January 31. For more information, check out our ASB website.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN) is in need of volunteers to keep the food pantry open. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Volunteers are needed for any amount of time they are able to offer.

If you’re interested in volunteering, email huskyfan@mtu.edu and you’ll be given more information on training materials and an updated schedule. Contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.eddu with questions.

University Launches CommUNITY Campaign

The CommUNITY campaign is a new campus-wide effort to promote the values set forth in Michigan Tech’s Strategic Plan.
“We Inspire Community” is the first value listed in the Strategic Plan. It states, “We inspire an engaged community that actively seeks improvement through acceptance and understanding.”
The CommUNITY campaign will include promotional materials and programming geared toward raising awareness and promoting actions that reflect these values.
Throughout the year, you will be introduced to multiple ways to engage with this campaign.
For more information contact equity@mtu.edu.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pigs N Heat Charity Event

Michigan Tech students are invited and encouraged to attend the Pigs N Heat Hockey game on Saturday, February 4  at the SDC. Tickets will be on sale in Fisher on Tuesday January 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. This Charity Event assists Fire and Accident victims between Houghton and Keweenaw Communities.

Police and Fire come together once a year to play a hockey game to raise money for the Charity, we have overwhelming support from both communities. What you may or may not know is that we consider Michigan Tech and Finlandia University part of our community and we do assist you in your time of need if you become a victim of a fire or an accident victim. We need your support by way of buying a ticket to the game and coming out to the event. There are many excellent prizes that we are raffling off, such as a $1000.00, $750.00 and a $500.o0 cash prizes as well as a  sky box at the game which will be raffled off a week prior to the game with food and beverages included. A rifle and shotgun will also be raffled off along with other great prizes.

Help us make this a success and have some fun before Winter Carnival. Hope to see you there.

Volunteers also needed to help sell tickets at venues such as Super markets or other events in the area. Contact Lt. Nick Roberts for more info at nickr@cityofhoughton.com.

SPORTS & WELLNESS

Upcoming Intramural Events

Entry Deadlines

Billiards:  Firday, January 20@ 8:00 am
– Tournament is on Saturday, January 21 @ 10:00 am
– Tournament will take place at DHH

Table Tennis Singles: Wednesday, January 25 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Friday, January 27 @ 6:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at DHH

Table Tennis Doubles: Wednesday, January 25 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will be on Sunday, January 29 @ 1:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at DHH

CO-REC Racquetball Doubles: Monday, January 30 @ 8:00 am
Tennis Doubles: Wednesday, February 1 @ 8:00 am
– Tournament will start on Friday, February 3 @ 6:00 pm
– Tournament will take place at Gates Tennis Center

Innertube Water Polo: Tuesday, February 7 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Wednesday, February 15th

Floor Hockey: Wednesday, February 8 @ 8:00 am
– League Play will start on Monday, February 13

Register your team at www.imleagues.com/MTU

For more information:  E-mail imsports@mtu.edu

Commit to be HuskiesFit this semester!

Commit to be HuskiesFit this semester! Adult group fitness classes are already underway. A variety of options are offered daily.

The HuskiesFit Ultimate Session Punch Card offers you the flexibility you need at a price you can afford!

Sexual Violence Support Group

T.E.A.L (To Empower And Liberate) is a group that provides support to Michigan Tech Students who have experienced sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault. Our group provides support to individuals of recent or past sexual violence in a safe, non-judgmental group. With the help of group support individuals can find understanding and help by sharing their struggles and triumphs with one another and begin to put their lives back together.

T.E.A.L meets every other Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm starting January 19, 2017 on campus. Through discussion, support and education we can help one another.

If you would like more information or to sign up for group, please contact Peggy at Dial Help Inc.

CAREER SERVICES

Medical Careers Week

Join us to learn about a variety of opportunities in the medical field.

(January 24 – 26 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Daily)
Tuesday 24, Medical Device Day
Wednesday 25, Medical Careers Day
Thursday 26, Allied Health/Medical Laboratory Science Day

Consumer Products Day

Consumer Products Day returns for another year! This “Shark-Tank style” event features your team – the entrepreneurs,  and the “sharks” – company representatives, who want to challenge you to come up with a re-purposed, re-designed idea for their company-supplied products.

Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch your idea to industry representatives and win cash!

(January 26 – 28)
Thursday 26 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Packet Pickup and Meet & Greet
Friday 27 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Meet the Sharks – Event Kickoff – Team Registration and Product Pickup
Saturday 28 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Technical Abstract – Pitch Your Idea – The Finals

Registration is open and limited.

Register your team today!

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