The Student Scoop

An Afternoon on the Town Hosted by Student Activities

This event is a great opportunity for first year students to get to know the local area’s business’ and services. An Afternoon on the Town hosts 50+ local business’ and Services from the Administration building on campus, down college Avenue and into the downtown Houghton business district. There will be handouts, coupons, giveaways, raffles, food, music and more. Join in the fun whether you are a first year student or a returner to Michigan Tech. All are welcome to participate on Saturday, August 31 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

For more information please contact Student Activities at 906-487-1963.

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Welcome Week 2013- Schedule of Events

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Late Night Programming Presents Comedian, Michael Palascak

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K-Day 2013

One of the biggest campus Traditions is coming up on September 6 at McLain State Park.  K-Day, short for Keweenaw Day, is an annual tradition at Michigan Tech that is held every year on the Friday of the first week of classes.  Each year on K-Day, classes release at noon so our students can celebrate their beautiful surroundings in the Keweenaw Peninsula and learn about ways to get involved and connected at Tech.  K-Day typically sees around 3,500-4,000 students attend, so be sure to check out this amazing event so you don’t miss out!

Buses will be available for complimentary transportation from the MUB bus stop starting at Noon and running continuously until 4:00 PM when the event ends.

K Day 2103 is sponsored by Student Activities, Greek Life, Facilities Management, and the Student Activities fee.

For more information visit http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/traditions/k-day/ or call Student Activities at 906-487-1963.

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Homecoming 2013 – Homecoming Court

FinanceU- Financial Literacy Tool

The Office of Financial Aid and the student Finance Club have partnered to offer FinanceU, a financial literacy program designed to increase financial awareness of students and to assist students in making informed financial decisions now and in their professional lives.  The Finance Club is advised by Emanuel Oliveira in the School of Business and Economics. The Financial Aid Office representative is Cindy Cowell.

FinanceU is a great avenue to introduce students to CashCourse, a free financial literacy tool sponsored by the Alumni Association and available on the Financial Aid website at www.cashcourse.org/michigantech.

In addition to the FinanceU events, the Financial Aid Office can be contacted to schedule a financial literacy presentation or one on one assistance. The presentations or meetings can be conducted in any area of financial literacy including budgeting, student loans, financial aid, or savings, to name just a few.

An informal survey of students attending a FinanceU event last December showed that students can enhance their financial literacy skills. Of the respondents, 78% have a savings plan with 100% of those with a savings plan indicating that the tool they use for tracking saving is their checking account. Other savings tools used include a piggy bank, securities and no tool used.

Only 15% of those surveyed budget their money.  The budgeting tools used by this 15% include Quick Books, Mint.com, an online banking site, phone apps or calculations hand.

The Financial Literacy Program is available for presentation to any student group. For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact Cindy Cowell in office 143 of the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success in the Administration Building suite 130  or at ccowell@mtu.edu or 487-2622.

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Registration Now Open for Michigan Tech Fall Community Programs

With over 18 class options, wait to see what we have lined up for you! Our NEW Student 8-Punch Class Card is only $30. The best part? It’s for Tech students only, so go ahead , feel a little special.

Full Semester Scheduling – See the new brochure

Dollar Days Promo Event – Try out a new class for only $2

Fitness Class Menu – Variety at it’s best

New to Community Programs? Wondering what some of the classes are? For only $2 per class, September 3 – 8, you can find out! Cheap class, great workout, no commitment…what’s not to love and it’s cheaper that doing laundry. Kick your PE into high gear. Go beyond the credit and take your workouts to the next level. With so many awesome classes and our new student only prices, what are you waiting for?

Have you seen our NEW website? Visit us at www.michigantechrecreation.com for information on all of our Fall programs. Also, two new ways to connect! For awesome deals, the most up-to-date information, event announcements and more, connect with Michigan Tech Recreation on Facebook and Twitter. On Facebook@ Michigan Tech Recreation. On Twitter @ MichiganTechRec.

We look forward to seeing you this Fall! For more information, email us at communityprograms@mtu.edu or call us at 487-2975.

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Zip Cars

Get 24/7 access to Zipcars parked right on campus! Simply reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive. Our low hourly and daily rates always include gas and insurance.

You only need to be 18+ to join. Members age 18-20 can use a dedicated group of Zipcars that live on campus. Members age 21+ also have access to thousands of Zipcars all around the world. Find cars on or around the Michigan Technological University campus.

For more information please visit http://www.zipcar.com/michigantech

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Seeking Students for Video Project

As the Generations of Discovery campaign draws to a close, we in UMC are working on a video to be shown at the celebration. The video will convey a message of thanks, featuring photos of students, faculty, and staff from throughout campus.

We’re looking for students who are enthusiastic, successful, and/or thankful for the experiences/resources/opportunities they’ve had at Michigan Tech. Do you know students who fit the bill? We’d love to include them!

UMC will host an “open-call” photo session next Wednesday, September 4, in UMC (Garden Level Admin), from 10:00 AM – noon and 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Students (and faculty and staff members) are encouraged to drop in—individually or in pairs or groups—and have their photo taken holding a “Thank You” sign.

Photos will take less than five minutes, and students can come as they are. Casual class attire, Michigan Tech apparel, jeans, shorts, and hats are all okay (no slogan tees, ripped or stained clothing, or profanity on clothing, please).

For more information please contact Kara Sokol at kwsokol@mtu.edu

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Fall 2013 Career Development Events

The Career Fair is a week earlier than usual this fall, so you’ve got to get started preparing! Ensure you’re ready for “What’s NEXT” by taking advantage of the Career Development Education opportunities that Career Services offers.

More company representatives than ever before are traveling to campus early to participate – come and meet them and get their help with your resume, interview skills and career fair preparation. The following is the full event schedule, and every week we’ll send you a reminder of the following week’s events along with which companies will be there to help:

Week 1

Thursday, September 5, Senior Meeting – Sponsored by Schlumberger, Fisher Hall 135, 6:00 PM

Week 2

Wednesday, September 11, Resume Blitz, MUB Commons, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wednesday, September 11, Industry Panel (Career Fair Prep), MUB Commons, 6:00 PM

Thursday, September 12, Resume Blitz, MUB Commons, 11:00 AM –2:00 PM

Week 3

Monday, September 16 – Friday, September 20, Interview Skills Week, Career Services 220 Administration Building, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, September 17, Resume Blitz, MUB Commons, 11:00 AM –2:00 PM

Wednesday, September 18, Resume Blitz, MUB Commons, 11:00 AM –2:00 PM

Week 4

Tuesday, September 24, Career Fair, Student Development Complex (SDC), 12:00 AM –6:00 PM

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Walk-In Hours at Career Services, 220 Administration Building

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (15 minute visits)

For more information please contact Kaila Pietila at kspietil@mtu.edu

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REMINDERS:

Parade of Nations Seeks Volunteers

The annual Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival needs volunteers to help set up and take down tables, chairs and the stage in the Dee Stadium, as well as for other projects. The Parade of Nations planning committee is looking for volunteers from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14–the day of the parade and festival.

Faculty, staff and students are welcome. Contact Mary Stevens, mjsteven@mtu.edu or 7-2160 for more information or to volunteer.

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2013 Advisor/President Training Sessions

Student Activities has scheduled the 2013 training workshops for registered student organization advisors and presidents.   Faculty and staff that advise one or more registered student organizations, as well as organization presidents, are required to attend one of the sessions.  Organizations will not be able to register if this requirement is not fulfilled.  A portion of this training will cover your role as a campus security authority as mandated by the Clery Act.

Tuesday               September 10, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Wednesday        September 11, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Thursday             September 12, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Thursday             September 12, 2013        6PM       Fisher 129

Thursday             September 26, 2013        8PM       EERC 214

Friday                    September 27, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Register for ONE of the workshops by going to the Student Activities website form.  The sessions are expected to last no more than one hour.

For questions, contact Maryann Wilcox, Coordinator of Registered Student Organizations, at 906-487-2402 or mawilcox@mtu.edu.

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Student Activities Hosts Comedian, Jay Black

Join in the laughs Saturday, August 24 at 8:00 PM for comedian Jay Black. The event will be at the Rosza Center of Performing Arts and is free with student ID.

For more information contact Student Activities at 487-1963 or visit our website, http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/traditions/late-night/

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Parade of Nations Seeks Volunteers

The annual Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival needs volunteers to help set up and take down tables, chairs and the stage in the Dee Stadium, as well as for other projects. The Parade of Nations planning committee is looking for volunteers from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14–the day of the parade and festival.

Faculty, staff and students are welcome. Contact Mary Stevens, mjsteven@mtu.edu or 7-2160 for more information or to volunteer.

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2013 Advisor/President Training Sessions

Student Activities has scheduled the 2013 training workshops for registered student organization advisors and presidents.   Faculty and staff that advise one or more registered student organizations, as well as organization presidents, are required to attend one of the sessions.  Organizations will not be able to register if this requirement is not fulfilled.  A portion of this training will cover your role as a campus security authority as mandated by the Clery Act.

Wednesday        August 14, 2013                noon     EERC 100

Tuesday               August 20, 2013                noon     EERC 100

Tuesday               September 10, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Wednesday        September 11, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Thursday             September 12, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Thursday             September 12, 2013        6PM       Fisher 129

Thursday             September 26, 2013        8PM       EERC 214

Friday                    September 27, 2013        noon     MUB Ballroom B

Register for ONE of the workshops by going to the Student Activities website form.  The sessions are expected to last no more than one hour.

For questions, contact Maryann Wilcox, Coordinator of Registered Student Organizations, at 906-487-2402 or mawilcox@mtu.edu.

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Recreation Department Launches Social Media Campaign

The Michigan Tech Sports and Recreation Department is now on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can find them on Facebook by searching Michigan Tech Recreation or by their Twitter handle @MichiganTechRec.

“The goal of joining both social media platforms is to inform and market all of the opportunities available through Michigan Tech,” said Jada Gullstrand, Director of Recreation, Programming & Membership.

The sports and recreation office is running several offers and promotions through each social media platform leading up to the Michigan Tech Season Ticket Kick-Off Event Thursday, August 8 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena.

Staff will be on hand at the event to answer any questions, and fans will have the ability to preview fall community programs, try-out equipment and learn about SDC membership opportunities.

Incredible facilities, modern equipment, and enough variety to keep the whole family active and motivated—Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex (SDC) provides four seasons of recreation and fitness activities for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The SDC features a variety of high-quality facilities/amenities, including:

* Youth and adult classes, plus regularly scheduled fitness and recreational opportunities.
* The main athletic complex, with a fitness center; ice arena; multipurpose room with climbing wall and running track, racquetball and squash courts; dance/fitness studio; shooting range; swimming pool and dive tank; varsity gym; top-level locker rooms (with showers, saunas, and towel service); classrooms; and more.
* Outdoor recreation areas such as our recreational forest and trails, softball fields, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, and disc golf.

For more information please email Ian Marks at E-imarks@mtu.edu

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REMINDER:

Paddle the Portage with OAP

On August 8 the Outdoor Adventure Program is hosting Paddle the Portage.   The cost is $20 w/paddle board, $15 w/kayak.

To sign up please contact the OAP at 906-487-2290.

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Student Activities Hosting 2nd Sunset  Cruise for Summer Students

Student Activities is hosting a 2nd Sunset Cruise on the Isle Royale Queen IV on August 1, 2013. Sign up will take place on Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 PM during the next summer programming event, Walking Tacos, at the OAP Backyard.  There are only 86 spaces available. All others will be placed on a waiting list. Students and their children only please. Must have ID and $5.00 cash or check at the time of sign up.

Please visit Involvement link to see more information on the event or call Student Activities at 906-487-1963.

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Student Activities Hosts Walking Tacos

Summer students are invited to the next summer programming event, Walking Tacos, at the Outdoor Adventure Program backyard on Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 PM.  The 2nd Sunset Cruise sign up will also take place starting at 2:00 PM.

This programming series is sponsored by Student Activities and Housing and Residential Life.

For more information please visit Involvement link or call Student Activities at 906-487-1963.

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Outdoor Adventure Program hosts Paddle the Portage

Get outdoors on the water in this hot hot weather and sign up for the OAP Paddle the Portage trip on Thursday, July 25 from 2:00-5:00 PM.

Please call the OAP house at 487-2290 to sign up for the trip.

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Little Huskies Child Development Center has Scholarships Available

The purpose of the scholarship fund is to remove financial road blocks so as to allow Michigan Tech’s most needy families access to high-quality early childhood education at Michigan Tech’s Little Huskies Child Development Center. The focus demographics are undergraduate, graduate, and low-income employee families. Their success at Michigan Tech is a guiding principle. Please go to www.mtu.edu/childcare for more information and an application.

A completed application and all required materials must be submitted and received no later than August 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 academic year. Materials may be sent electronically to eva-marie.hatfield@gretchenshouse.com or mailed to: Eva-Marie Hatfield, Little Huskies Child Development Center, 500 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49913.

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Commit to be Fit AND finish your summer stronger that you started it!

For more information, visit www.michigantechrecreation.com or call 487-2975.

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Student Activities Hosting Sunset  Cruise for Summer Students

Student Activities is hosting a Sunset Cruise on the Isle Royale Queen IV on July 12, 2013. Sign up will take place on Thursday, June 27 at 2:00 PM during the next summer programming event, Picnic Day, at the OAP Backyard.  There are only 86 spaces available. All others will be placed on a waiting list. Students and their children only please. Must have ID and $5.00 cash or check at the time of sign up.

Please visit Involvement link to see more information on the event or call Student Activities at 906-487-1963.

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Outdoor Adventure Program hosting Biking Trip

Saturday, June 29, OAP is offering a bike trip to Copper Harbor from 9:00 AM to3:00 PM. Cost is $25. Gear provided.

Volunteers Sought for Move-in Weekend

Welcoming new students to campus is one of the most exciting and energizing times of the year. At Michigan Tech, it has become a tradition to invite all faculty and staff to help welcome our new students to campus in August during move-in weekend.

Everyone is invited to take advantage of this opportunity to meet new students and their families, provide a friendly face to offer directions, help unload a plasma TV or a case of Mountain Dew, but most importantly welcome students to their new home and Michigan Tech family.

Volunteer shifts for faculty, staff and interested spouses, partners and family members are available on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25. Please visit the volunteer registration website at Move-in Registration to sign up. You will be asked to provide the information needed for your volunteer experience including when you would like to volunteer, what role you would like to have, your personal contact information and your t-shirt size. Please note that you may volunteer for more than one shift.

Please show your support as a dedicated and caring member of the Michigan Tech community by welcoming our newest members. Thank you in advance for your support of this initiative, and go Huskies!

Please register by July 30 at Move-in Registration.

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Student Activities Summer Programming – Milk Shakes

Summer students, come on over to the Outdoor Adventure Program/Wellness House, 207 East St. across the highway from the Library, to join in our summer programming fun. The next event will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 2:00 PM. We are giving out complimentary Milk Shakes in the backyard. Its going to be great! See you there.

For more information please contact Student Activities at 906-487-1963 or email activities@mtu.edu.

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Volunteers Needed for Houghton Rotary’s Seafood Fest

Once again Houghton Rotary is looking for volunteers for Seafood Fest.  If you are interested please email Suzanne R. Sanregret at srsanreg@mtu.edu.

Volunteers needed during the following times:

FinnFest Volunteers Needed

Approximately 25+ volunteers needed on Sunday, June 23 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Volunteers would help assist individual vendors haul their wares to their vehicles from the multi-purpose room.  Hand trucks and flat beds will be available to assist in moving items.  Volunteers can report to the SDC multi-purpose room entrance where volunteers will be meeting and then be assigned tasks.

Any amount of time that a volunteer could be available would be much appreciated.  Let’s show our visitors our Copper Country Hospitality.

Please contact Judy Klutts at jklutts@mtu.edu for more information.

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Student Activities Summer Programming – Hamburger Day

Summer students, come on over to the Outdoor Adventure Program/Wellness House, 207 East St. across the highway from the Library, to join in our summer programming fun. The event will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 2:00 PM. We are giving out complimentary grilled sliders, both meat and vegetarian in the backyard. Its going to be great! See you there.

For more information please contact Student Activities at 906-487-1963 or email activities@mtu.edu.

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Paddle the Portage with OAP

Enjoy what our local area has to offer and sign up for a fun day on the Portage Canal waterway. Friday, May 31, participants will depart from the Outdoor Adventure Program House at 2:00 PM. A $15 fee will cover the transportation and gear.

For more information and to register please call the OAP at 906-487-2290 or stop into the house at 207 East St., across the highway from the Library.

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Scholarship Summer Camps Hosted by Summer Youth Programs

During the weeks of June 23-29 and July 7-13, Summer Youth Programs will be hosting two huge scholarship summer camps: Women in Engineering (WIE) and Engineering Scholars Program (ESP). As part of these camps, we host an expo about all things Michigan Tech. This expo includes representatives from many student organizations, Enterprise teams, and club sports. Additionally, this will serve as the academic expo for the two programs; all departments are welcome to attend.

The purpose of the “Tech Expo” is to give these bright students a feeling of what life is like at Michigan Tech. All of the participants have applied and been accepted to the program based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and teacher recommendations — they are very driven and interesting young people! The average GPAs are over 3.8, and they are in all manner of clubs at their respective high schools. During the week of June 23rd, the group is entirely female. 150 students participate each week for a total of 300.

If you or someone else in your organization would be interested in hosting a booth at the expo, please fill out the information below. Last year we hosted several dozen tables, and we are striving to make this year’s Expo the best yet! The events are on June 26 and July 10 from 4-5 pm. If you have any questions about the event or our programs, please feel welcome to contact Liz Fujita (eafujita@mtu.edu).

To sign up, please fill out this short form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cHCqU57qc0fmxE-gsOhHfGM4D6xBFu_CuBPB7MFgkTI/viewform

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MOVE-IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for Fall 2013

Michigan Tech’s Orientation program would like to invite student organizations to help Michigan Tech’s new first-year students move in on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25. Your group can pledge time for one two hour shift or multiple shifts. This is a great service opportunity for your organization!

Please go to http://www.orientation.mtu.edu/pages/volunteerForm.html to sign up to volunteer.

Move-in Volunteer Shifts:

Saturday, August 24
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunday, August 25
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Move-In Volunteer Participation Expectations:

•    Remember that you are representing your Student Organization and Michigan Technological University. First impressions are very important to new students and their family members.
•    Wear apparel that represents your Student Organization or Michigan Tech only.
•    Wear clothing that is neat and appropriate (no holes, no hats, and no sunglasses are permitted).
•    Wear comfortable, closed toe shoes (athletic shoes recommended).
•    Volunteers may not recruit or pass out invitations/flyers of any kind.
•    Volunteers must help everyone, not just the people you might want to get to know.
•    Please remember that some students and families may not want your help. Please be considerate and ask if they would like assistance first, before grabbing items.
•    Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in at the Wadsworth Hall Reception Desk in order to get to your assigned location on time for the start of your shift.
•    Work with University, Orientation, and Student Life staff whom are also assigned to assist with the move-in process. We are one big team on move-in day.

Thank you in advance for your service to the newest members of the Michigan Tech community!

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REMINDER TO ALL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

End of Year Checklist:

       Once your organization has had its officer elections for Academic Year 13/14, please update your Involvement Link page so that the new officers will receive important messages from Student Activities  and the Undergraduate Student Government beginning immediately.

       Please verify with your advisor that they will be able to advise your organization in 13/14.  If you choose a new advisor, please update Involvement Link to reflect this change.

       If your treasurer is not returning in 13/14, please be sure the new treasurer’s name is added to the organization’s bank account.  Organizations should have two active members listed on their account at all times.

       Your mailbox in MUB 106 must be emptied out by Friday, May 3, 2013.   Any mail received for your organization during the summer months will remain in MUB 106 until fall semester unless you have one of your members available to pick it up.

       Your swipe access to the Student Organizations Office, MUB 106, will end by midnight on Friday, May 3, 2013.  If you would like swipe access for the summer, please email kmaynard@mtu.edu and  Include your name, M number, organization and position.

       Please be sure that all outstanding balances with the USG and other University departments are reconciled before the end of the year.

       If your organization purchased or acquired new equipment in 12/13, regardless of the funding source, please update your inventory list on Involvement Link.  If you received equipment that has a replacement value of $500 or more, contact me for tagging instructions.

       Registration for Keweenaw Day (IFC) and F’all Nighter (APO) are open.  These are important recruitment events for your organization!

For K-Day, go to https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/form/start/21503.

For F’All Nighter, go to https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/form/start/21958

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