The Student Scoop

Bigfoot Snowshoe Event

IT’S HERE…the Annual Bigfoot Snowshoe  event. Even if you haven’t pre-registered you can still come! Late registration at the Michigan Tech ball field entrance begins at 8:30 AM. The cost at the door is $15 for students & children and  $18 for adults. Participants receive a long sleeve shirt and are eligible for prizes. Snowshoes are provided.

For more information contact the Outdoor Adventure Progam at 487-2290.

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Student Leadership Awards 2013 Now Open for Nominations

At Michigan Tech we are blessed with students that are crazy smart.  As faculty and staff we partner with these students to inspire community, scholarship, possibilities, accountability, and tenacity. Now is the time to recognize these students for their commitment, enthusiasm, and leadership. On behalf of the University, Student Affairs is seeking nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership, Vice President for Student Affairs Service Award, and various other student leadership awards. The recipient of each award will be honored at the spring student leadership awards which will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013.

The nomination process is simple and actually, quite easy. All awards and information about each can be found on the web at www.sa.mtu.edu/awards/ . Once you find the award, simply click on the award header/description and submit the nomination.

Nominations for the President’s Award for Leadership and the Vice President for Student Affairs Award for Service need to be submitted by Friday, March 8, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.  Nominations for all other Student Leadership Awards need to be submitted by Noon on Friday, March 22, 2013.

Please take a minute to nominate a student or colleague today. Each nomination will enter you into a drawing for one of four $50 gift certificates from the Campus Bookstore.

If you have any questions concerning the awards, please contact Karma Maynard at 487-1963 or kmaynard@mtu.edu

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HuskyLEAD Session – Balancing Time, Classes, and Your Organization

The next HuskyLEAD session will be held on February 12, in MUB Ballroom B at 6:00 PM.   Participants attending this session will learn techniques to help them examine their priorities.  Leaders will be able to identify and prioritize their commitments while learning more about various time and stress management techniques.

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

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2013 Study Abroad MEME Contest

Grand Prize: $1,000 USAC Scholarship
Second Prize: $350 Study Abroad Program Fee Scholarship
Third Prize: $165 Passport Application Fee Scholarship
Honorable Mention: Huskies Studying Abroad T-Shirt

Complete list of official rules and entry form:  Rules and Form

To enter, please submit your entry form and MEME as a PDF to ips@mtu.edu by February 22, 2013, 11:59 PM.

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Student Persistence Survey

As students at Michigan Tech, we are interested in improving student
persistence.  We are gathering information on why you stay or leave a
particular major, and who had a role in your decisions.
We’d appreciate you completing the survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2WLYW56

It will take approximately 15 minutes and you will remain anonymous.
Please complete the survey by Friday,February 15.

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Reminder of upcoming Officials’ Meetings and Clinics

Floor Hockey, 2/13@ 6:30PM; Multi-Purpose Gym Courts 3 & 4
Innertube Water Polo, 2/13 @ 9:00 PM; SDC Pool

Reminder of upcoming Team Sports Managers’ Meetings SDC Room 237:
Innertube Water Polo, 2/12 @ 6PM; Entry Deadline 2/14 @ 5:00 PM
Floor Hockey, 2/12 @ 6:15PM; Entry Deadline 2/14 @ 5:00 PM
Soccer-Tennis, 2/12 @ 6:30PM; Entry Deadline 2/18 @ 5:00 PM

**Wrestling has been canceled due to lack of mats**

Khana Khazana – South Korean Cuisine

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court, Friday, February1 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

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The Bigfoot Snowshoe event is in its sixteenth year in 2013 and has been a staple event of the Spring Semester at Michigan Tech.  Courses of approximately 2k, 4k, and 6k are marked and staffed by the OAP student staff.  For a nominal registration fee, you get a great long sleeved t-shirt, access to the marked trails for the day, and a chance to win some great prizes!  Held in conjunction with Winter Carnival, this event promotes healthy and active lifestyles year round!

When:Saturday, February 9 at 8:30 AM
Where: Softball field trailhead
Register: Fill out the online form or at the Softball field trail head on the day of the event

Payment & Registration
Please write payment to Michigan Tech and send registration to:

Michigan Tech University
Attention: Whitney Boroski
O’Connor House
207 East St.
Houghton, MI 49931

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Flag Team (FLAG CORPS)

Looking for students interested in joining a student organized flag team.  Involvement would include choreographed flag routines with a team, forming new friendships, marching in parades and with the pep band during sporting events, designing flags and flagging outfits with the team, and representing Michigan Tech.

For more information please contact Taija Hahka at tmhahka@mtu.edu.  Meetings are TBA.

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Keweenaw Pride holding a fundraiser at the Library Restaurant

Keweenaw Pride will be holding a fundraiser at the Library Restaurant and Brew Pub next Friday, February 1 from 6:00 PM-12:00 AM or later to raise money for travel expenses so that they may attend their annual regional conference, located this year in Lansing, Michigan. Simply go to the restaurant, and at some point during your stay, mention that you are there for Keweenaw Pride, or KP, and they will donate 25% of your bill to the organization. Go enjoy awesome food while helping LGBT students develop as leaders and learn new skills to implement into current programming on Michigan Tech’s campus.

For more information please contact Brett Campbell at brettc@mtu.edu

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Annual Bra Show – Models Needed

The Society of Intellectual Sisters are looking for designers and male models for the 9th Annual Bra Show!  The Bra Show brings breast cancer awareness to the community at large. Modeling the bras helps display the work of the designers and it also helps raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Would you like to design a bra for the show? Come to the Bra Show workshops February 13 from 7:00-9:00 PM in Fisher 101 and February 21 from 7:00-9:00PM in Fisher 125. All supplies will be provided free of charge and you do not need to attend both workshops.

For more information or to sign up for modeling email sis@mtu.edu

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Cabin Fever Carnival hosted by Michigan Tech Preschool – Looking for Volunteers

The event will take place at the MUB Ballroom on Saturday, February 23.  We need volunteers mainly to supervise the games, help with the snack bar/bake sale, sell carnival game tickets, distribute prizes, etc. Last year’s event was very successful and we are excited about this year’s event.  A large part of our success was a great group of volunteers last year and we hope the campus community can help the Preschool again this year.

If your organization can participate, please contact Rhys Edwards at rhys.edwards@dialhelp.org by February18th with a list of names and/or a number of volunteers your organization can commit to one or more shifts.  Michigan Tech Preschool is a non-profit parent cooperative preschool that has been serving the local community and its children for over 50 years.  We hope you will choose to work with us to continue our tradition of affordable early childhood education.

Event Summary

Michigan Tech Preschool Cabin Fever Carnival Saturday, February 23, Memorial Union Building – Ballroom from 10:00 AM – 1:00PM

Set-Up Shift: 8:00am – 10:00am

Event 1st shift: 9:45am – 11:45am

Event 2nd shift: 11:45am – 1:45 pm

Tear-Down Shift: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

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Intramural-Recreational Sports Service has the following updates:

Reminder of Upcoming Individual/Dual Sports Entry Deadlines:
Table Tennis Singles, Friday, 2/1 @ Noon (competition begins 2/1 @ 6:00PM)
Table Tennis Doubles, Friday 2/1 @ 3:00PM (competition begins 2/2 @ 10:00AM)

Please visit www.imleagues.com or call 487-3556 for more information.

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Come Dance with the Michigan Tech Hip Hop Dance Club

You are invited to come dance with the Hip Hop Dance Club every Saturday from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM at the SDC Dance Room (2nd Floor).  Hip Hop Dance Club is now open to students at no cost.

The mission of the Club is to unite people who have a common interest and provide an athletic and recreational activity to students, faculty, and staff as an integral part of campus life as well as develop members understanding and creativity in modern dance styles.

Please contact haozhan@mtu.edu for more information.

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Michigan Tech Hosting the NCAA Regionals for Nordic Skiing

Volunteers needed for Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24 for various activities such as collecting bibs at the finish line, dealing with chips at the
start and finish, and serving as back-up timers. We may also need a couple of people each morning to help set up the stadium.  If you are interested, you could volunteer for a shift or for an entire day.

Shifts would look approximately like this:
Saturday, February 23
9:30 – 11:30 am
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Sunday, February 24
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
11:00 AM -1:30 PM

Stadium work will begin each day at 7 am and should be finished by 9:00 AM.  If you want to volunteer for the full day, just plan for both shifts.

If you are interested, please email Dean Woodbeck at deanwoodbeck@gmail.com or call 906-482-5014

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Flu Shots Available

Flu Shots still available at Portage Health in all three locations (SDC, Fast Care, Main Office in Hancock)!  All shots are $25 and insurance is accepted.  Please call the main Portage Health location at (906)-483-1000 or go to portagehealth.org for more information on locations and appointments.  Supplies are very limited!  Look for Flu clinics next year during the months of October and November on campus.  Brought to you by Portage Health.

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Late Night Programming – Comedian, Pete Lee

Come out for some comedy Friday, January 25 at 10:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom.  Pete mixes cutting punchlines with an underdog perspective to absolutely roast himself on stage. His likable style and self-deprecating humor have made him one of the hottest acts today. He made his television debut on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.  He’s come a long way since then, being placed 12 out of the top 100 comedians in Comedy Central’s Standup Showdown. Pete has also proved that his humor transcends demographic boundaries by winning Country Music Television’s Next Big Comic.

**This event is brought to you at no cost.  Guests are welcome to attend!

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

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Khana Khazana – Indian Cuisine

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Blood Drive- Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan

The 13th Annual Blood Drive will be held on January 30 from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM in the MUB Ballroom B.  No pre-registration required.   Must be at least 17 years old, 110 lbs, no recent piercings or tattoos, have eaten within 2 hours of donating, and have a picture ID.  Refreshments will be given to all donors.

This event is brought to you by Wellness and in part by your Experience Tech fee.

For more information contact Whitney Boroski, Health and Wellness Coordinator at 906-487-2560.

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HuskyLEAD – Financing and Budgeting for Your Organization

The next Husky Lead will be held on January 29 at 6:00 PM in  the MUB Commons.  Participants attending this session will not only learn about the opportunities available for student organizations to receive funding but will also focus on the ideas of collaboration and goal-setting to further their organization desires.

This leadership series has been very popular and successful among the students, especially within the last year.  These events are at no cost to students and only last an hour. For more information, feel free to check out http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/leadership/HuskyLEAD/.

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

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Theta Chi Epsilon hosts Nostalgia Night

Theta Chi Epsilon Sorority will be holding a Nostalgia Night for the ladies of Michigan Tech Tuesday January 29, from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Rides will leave Wads lobby at 4:45 PM.  Please come join us for some Disney Movies and Mac n’ Cheese.

For more information please contact Jannah Brandt at jrbrandt@mtu.edu

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Create Connections with the Alumni-Student Professional Networking Program

The Michigan Tech Alumni Association is excited to announce the launch of an easy-to-use LinkedIn group for students and alumni to share their experience: the Alumni-StudentProfessional Networking group!

The goal of the program is to provide an easy-to-use format for students and alumni to connect. The group is currently approaching 200 members, and the alumni member backgrounds range from physicians to marketing professionals to foresters..it’s a very powerful network!

Alumni are waiting to share their experience and provide insight on questions you have on careers, grad school, interviews, studying, etc! It’s easy to join, just visit our website: www.mtu.edu/networking

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Copper Country Humane Society Club

The Copper Country Humane Society Club’s first meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in Fisher Hall, Room 130.  We will be going to the humane society afterwards to walk dogs and visit with the cats.  Rides will be available or bring your own.

For more information please contact Tyler Schroeder at tmschroe@mtu.edu

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8th Annual Railroad Night

Please join Railroad Engineering and Activities Club in their 8th Annual Railroad Night event to be held at the Shelden Grill (7th Floor Magnusen Hotel) on TUesday, February 19 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Live music and Pizza @ the Orpheum

The Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation Department and the Michigan Tech Outdoor Adventure Program have joined forces to improve user experiences at the University’s trail system. A ticket booth at the trails will be staffed during weekends to allow users to purchase passes and rent equipment on site.

The booth will be located at the main trail head near the waxing shed and open Fridays 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Daily and annual trail passes along with ski and snowshoe rentals will be available at the booth. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

For more information please contact the Outdoor Adventure Program at 906-487-2290 or oap@mtu.edu

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Sigma Tau Gamma Rush Schedule

Monday, January 21st, Snowshoeing at Hungarian falls at 1PM.

Tuesday, January 22nd, LARPing in the DHH lawn at 7PM

Wednesday, January 23rd, Dogeball at the SDC Raquette ball courts at 6PM

Thursday, January 24th, Study Session in fisher room’s 131 and 132 at 8PM

Friday, January 25th, Dog walking at the Humane Society at 5PM

Saturday, January 26th, Basketball in the SDC wood gym at 11AM

Sunday, January 27th, Jiu-Jitsu in the SDC dance room at 2PM

Rides will be given to these events.

For more information please contact Branden Devries at bodevrie@mtu.edu

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Intramural-Recreational Sports Service has the following updates:

Reminder of Upcoming Officials’ Meetings/Clinics:

Basketball: Tuesday, 1/22 @ 7:00PM in the multi-purpose gym classroom 231

Volleyball: Thursday, 1/24 @ 5:30PM in the multi-purpose gym court #1

Deadlines for Basketball, Volleyball, and Bowling are Friday (1/18) at 5PM!

Please call 487-3556 for more information.

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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

The Basketball club will be hosting a basketball tournament in the on January 26 in the Wood Gym. The cost is $20/team with prizes for the top 3 teams! If you would like to sign up, email bamyers@mtu.edu or come by our table in Fisher Hall from 10:00AM-4:00PM on Wednesday January 23.

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Kohler Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner

REMINDERS:

2013 Spring Involvement Fair

All students are invited to the 2013 Spring Involvement Fair, “Balloon Your Involvement” on Tuesday, January 22 from 4PM – 6PM in the Memorial Union Building Commons area.  Join Student Activities and nearly 60 student organizations on campus and see how you can get involved in campus life!  Organizations including Greeks, service, communications, honors, academic, club sports, awareness, music, faith-based, cultural, programming and enterprises – there’s something for everyone!  Music will be provided by Sound & Lighting Services and Jazzerz.  Cake and hot chocolate will be served.  This event is courtesy of Student Activities and is at no cost to you!

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Come Dance with NOSOTROS

On Friday, January 18 from 8:00 PM- 11:00 PM, NOSOTROS welcomes you to join them for free salsa lessons. No partner necessary and open to the public.

For more information please contact Sara at salian@mtu.edu.

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HuskyLEAD Session

The next HuskyLEAD session will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 PM in MUB Ballroom B. Utilizing Leadership Experiences in Your Job Search will cover how to express and display on your resume and throughout the interview process all that you’ve learned from HuskyLEAD and becoming a campus leader.

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Khana Khazana- Indian Cuisine

A collaboration of Michigan Tech International Students and Michigan Tech Dining Services

is bringing you a fine international lunch at the Memorial Union Food Court on Friday, December 7 from 11:00AM – 1:30PM.

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Alternative Spring Break Info Session

The fist information session for Alternative Spring Break trips will be on Tuesday, December 11 from 6:00-7:00 PM in MUB Alumni Lounge A.

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

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Holiday Swing Dance

The Swing Club is hosting the annual Holiday Swing Dance featuring live music by the Backroom Boys.  The dance lasts from 7:00 PM until Midnight on Saturday, December 15. Admission is FREE. Don’t know how to swing dance or would like a refresher? Join us in the MUB Ballroom at 6:00 PM for a free lesson. No partner or experience is required. Everyone is welcome. Formal attire is preferred.

If you have any questions please email swing@mtu.edu

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REMINDERS:

Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts Annual Gear Swap

Annual Gear Swap hosted by the Outdoor Adventure Program will be held on Friday, December 7 from 1:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Alumni Lounge. A great time to pick up some gently used outdoor gear at a great price!

For more information contact the OAP at 487-2290

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You Too Video Contest
Your objective of this contest is for you to give advice to incoming students about living on campus. Videos are to be between 1 and 5 minutes long. They should be fun, energetic, and give the incoming students an idea of on-campus life. Videos should be clear and convey your tips, hints, tricks, and advice. Students are encouraged to wear past campus event T-shirts such as: Orientation/class photo shirt, Homecoming, Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival, Make A Difference day, Gay Fine By Michigan Tech, and other Huskywear. Videos can be entered in two categories: individual and group. A group consists of at least 3 people or more actually appearing in the video. You must be a current student/staff/faculty member to be eligible for prizes. Alumni are not eligible for prizes but are encouraged to submit videos to provide advice to incoming students.
Video equipment is available for checkout from Jeremiah Baumann, in 155W Wadsworth Hall. You can email him at jtbauman@mtu.edu to put in a request for equipment. Editing software can be downloaded from the website or you can utilize other labs on campus. YouTube also provides an editing package once you have uploaded your video.

Entry Deadline is January 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM and award winners to be announced on January 18, 2013 at Coffee House, Wadsworth Hall.

For more information please go to www.mtu.edu/youtoo

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Khana Khazana- Chinese Cuisine

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Diwali Night 2012

Indian Students Association (ISA) would like to formally invite you to ISA’s biggest and most awaited event of the year, Diwali Night 2012 on Saturday, December 1. We would be delighted to have your presence felt at our event and join in the celebrations of Diwali festival. Please find enclosed early bird offer  and promo video for more details.

Broomball Broom Making with Sigma Tau Gamma

Upcoming Winter Carnival Deadlines and Announcements:

• Month-Long Statue Applications: due Tuesday, November 27, 2012 by 5pm to retain lottery priority, email bkstatues@mtu.edu with questions
• Stage Revue Applications: due Wednesday, November 28, 2012 by 5pm, email bkstage@mtu.edu with questions
• Beards Registration: Open from Monday, November 26 – Friday, November 30, 2012 at 5pm in the Blue Key office, email bkevents@mtu.edu with questions
• Rulebooks: now available in the Blue Key office (MUB 106), each organization can pick up one rulebook
• Online Special Events Registration: This was not opened Monday, November 26 as planned. Online registration will be open by Monday, December 10, 2012.
• Winter Carnival on Facebook: Like “Michigan Tech Winter Carnival” on Facebook for updates!

For more information please contact Michelle Chiodi at bkpresident@mtu.edu

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Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts Annual Gear Swap

THANKS TO ALL WHO FILLED OUT THE SURVEY!!!

Results:

Question 2: ‘What is your current status at Michigan Tech?’
Response %    Response Count
Undergraduate Student         29.6%                   273
Graduate Student                    4.7%                    43
Faculty/Staff                          65.7%                   606

Question 3: ‘Are you previously familiar with Low Impact
Development alternatives?’
Yes                                     40.5%                  377
No                                     59.5%                  533

Question 4: ‘Would you like to see an LID pond on campus?’
Yes                                     74.2%                  644
No                                     25.8%                  224

Advantages:
Aesthetics and environmental benefits.  Perhaps also skating in
the winter.
Disadvantages:
Unwanted wildlife, mosquitoes, maintenance.

Note: a solar-powered fountain is being considered to add beauty, keep
the surface from being stagnant so mosquitoes can’t breed.

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You Too Video Contest
Your objective of this contest is for you to give advice to incoming students about living on campus. Videos are to be between 1 and 5 minutes long. They should be fun, energetic, and give the incoming students an idea of on-campus life. Videos should be clear and convey your tips, hints, tricks, and advice. Students are encouraged to wear past campus event T-shirts such as: Orientation/class photo shirt, Homecoming, Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival, Make A Difference day, Gay Fine By Michigan Tech, and other Huskywear. Videos can be entered in two categories: individual and group. A group consists of at least 3 people or more actually appearing in the video. You must be a current student/staff/faculty member to be eligible for prizes. Alumni are not eligible for prizes but are encouraged to submit videos to provide advice to incoming students.
Video equipment is available for checkout from Jeremiah Baumann, in 155W Wadsworth Hall. You can email him at jtbauman@mtu.edu to put in a request for equipment. Editing software can be downloaded from the website or you can utilize other labs on campus. YouTube also provides an editing package once you have uploaded your video.

Entry Deadline is January 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM and award winners to be announced on January 18, 2013 at Coffee House, Wadsworth Hall.

For more information please go to www.mtu.edu/youtoo

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Get Involved in Earth Week 2013!

Students for Environmental Sustainability would like to invite you to collaborate with us on our Earth Week Events March 25-29, 2013.  We want to involve groups from around campus to help raise awareness of sustainability issues on campus.  Help us out by planning an event during this week to highlight the sustainability in your student org or other group!

Whats in it for you?

• Be involved in a big event on campus
• Your org will get exposure
• Recruitment opportunities
• We take care of the week’s advertisement

As long as you tie in sustainability, the format is up to you. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Hands-on activity
• Presentation
• Sale
• Booth
• Movie showing
• Concert/show
• Recruitment event
• Challenge/contest
• Game
• Social
• Flash mob
• Campaign
• Volunteer event
• Field trip
• Run/Walk
• Fundraiser
• Dance
• Anything you want!

The schedule for the week will be filled in on a first-come-first-served basis, so commit soon to get a good time slot!  Funds may be available to cover some activity costs on a case-by-case basis.  For more information or to sign your org up for the event, email Mollie Ruth (mmruth@mtu.edu).  Please share with any groups on or off campus you think may be interested!

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Extreme Skiing Film, All.I.Can

Are you ready for the snow?! Come watch the extreme skiing film “All.I.Can”, presented by the Students for Environmental Sustainability on Monday, November 26th, 7pm in Fisher 139! Free popcorn provided!
“Demonstrating the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change, All.I.Can features gorgeous cinematography from six separate continents over a two year period and the breath-taking prowess and impressive acrobatics of today’s skiers.” -itunes

Teasers:
http://vimeo.com/29320702
http://vimeo.com/31835595
http://vimeo.com/16442800 (6 min but worth watching to the end!)

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/508140252537827/

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