The Student Scoop

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.

**********

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.

**********

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.

**********

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.

**********

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

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

**********

END

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.

**********

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.

**********

END

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.

**********

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.

END

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.

**********

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.

**********

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

END

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!

**********

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

**********

END

Khana Khazana – Five Countries Combo Meal

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, April 26 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

Tau Beta Pi is holding a Bent Dedication Ceremony

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, April 19 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

************

Lutheran Campus Ministry Programs

Luthran Campus Ministry invites you to join them on Wednesday nights at 6:00PM for a program with dinner to follow at 7:00.

*April 24: Earth Day [April 22] with Hugh Gorman (MTU): The Story of N: The Nitrogen cycle in creation

*May 1: International Labor Day/ Guest Speaker Kristiina Vanhala on why a Christian is a Union Steward

*May 8: [May 5 is Orthodox Easter] Discussion on Orthodox Faith and Icons with Father Innokenty from Saints Sergius and Herman in Atlantic Mine

*May 15: Mother’s Day / Global Population Issues: Seriously?! Go forth and multiply???

For more information please contact Bucky Beach at bsbeach@mtu.edu

**********

Film Board Showing Jack Reacher

This week Film Board is showing Jack Reacher in Fisher 135. It will be shown on  Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 PM. Tickets are $3 each with a Tech ID and concessions range from 25 cents to 75 cents.

If you have any questions, please contact Film Board’s Publicity Chair, Sandra Custer slcuster@mtu.edu

**********

Canterbury House Hosting a Concert Fundraiser

Come out to the Orpheum Theater in Hancock on Sunday, April 28 form 5:00-8:00 PM for a Canterbury House Fundraiser.  Local bands to perform include, Noli Arguello and Friends, Outwash Plain, and Ripley Street Fire Department. A  silent auction will be held with donations from local businesses and community members. $7.00 gets you in to all the fun.

For more information please contact Eryn Grupido at ekgrupid@mtu.edu or call (906) 482-6039.

**********

FLAG CARRIERS NEEDED FOR MAY EVENT

Volunteers are needed to carry flags at a “mini Parade of Nations” on the morning of Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Rozsa Center.  The first-time event is sponsored by the Houghton Rotary and is in celebration of the opening of the Rotary International District 6220 Conference.  If you will be here and are interested in volunteering, contact Darnishia Slade, Assistant Director for International Programs and Services, at dslade@mtu.edu.

**********

REMINDERS:

Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle

The Michigan Tech Honors Institute is pleased to announce the Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle, offering a scholarship for one semester of undergraduate tuition at Michigan Tech or one of two $250 gift cards to the University Bookstore. This raffle raises funds for undergraduate research at Michigan Tech by funding the Undergraduate Research Expo and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased in Fisher by the Aftermath Cafe:

10am-1pm Wednesday, April 24

10am-1pm Thursday, April 25

10am-1pm Friday, April 26

Tickets can also be purchased online at: http://www.mtu.edu/honors/events/scholarship_raffle/scholarship_raffle.html

Please direct any questions about the raffle to honors+raffle@mtu.edu.

State of Michigan Raffle License Number: R21027

**********

Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts a Gear Swap

The Outdoor Adventure Program is accepting gear at their location until 3:00 PM, April 19. The Gear Swap begins at 4:00 at the Outdoor Adventure Program, 207 East St., across the highway from the Library.  Call 906-487-2290 for more information.

**********

END

Khana Khazana -Thai 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, April 12 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

***********

Outdoor Adventure Program Hosts a Gear Swap

The Outdoor Adventure Program is accepting gear at their location until 3:00 PM, April 19. Call 906-487-2290 for more information.

**********

To: All Michigan Tech Registered Student Organizations

The SDC open reservation period for the 2013/2014 academic year begins today. SDC facilities may be reserved two hours before or after hours during the regular academic year for registered student organizations. During breaks and summer semester, the SDC follows the posted building hours. Reservations for SDC facilities can be requested at www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/sdc/ left banner Facility Reservation Form. Remember, due to the large demand for space, reservations may be limited to one 2-hour slot per week per organization. Locker rooms still close at the normal building hours. SDC hours are posted at www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/sdc/.

Please remember to inform all non-students who participate with student organizations that they are required to purchase a SDC daily pass or membership.

Feel free to contact Lois Sedar (lsedar@mtu.edu) at 487-2578 if you have any questions.

**********

Special Community Program Spring Events Announced

Yoga for Athletic Conditioning

Sunday, April 14, 2:00-4:00pm, SDC Studio

A beginning yoga workshop for athletes to enhance performance, increase flexibility, balance the body, improve strength and learn to focus. Click here for program details.

$15 per participant ($10 for Michigan Tech students)

Pay at the door. No pre-registration required.

ZUMBA Fitness Party

Sunday, May 5, 12:30-2:00pm, SDC Studio

Learn the favorites and join the fun at our Cinco de Mayo Zumba Party. A fun event for beginners and Zumba addicts alike! Click here for program details.

$10 per participant

Online registration available here or by calling the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073.

Lifeguard Training Class

May 10, 11, 17 & 18, SDC Pool

American Red Cross course includes lifeguard and CPR certification as well as training materials. All participants must be 15 years of age or older and be able to swim a combination of front crawl and breaststroke for 500 yards without stopping. Click here for program details.

$250 per participant

Online registration available here or by calling the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073.

For more information on Michigan Tech Community Programs, please visit us online at www.communityprograms.mtu.edu, email us at communityprograms@mtu.edu, or call 487-2975. Summer 2013 information will be released soon – new classes have been added and current favorites will still be available!

*********

LeaderShape On-site Coordinator Applications Available

LeaderShape 2014 On-site Coordinator applications are now available at Student Activities, MUB 112 or the Outdoor Adventure Program, 207 East St. across the highway from the Library. Please return all application materials hard copy to the Outdoor Adventure Program.

For more information please visit the website at http://www.mtu.edu/student-activities/leadership/LeaderShape/ or contact Whitney Boroski at wmborosk@mtu.edu.

**********

Broomball Referee Supervisor Applications Available

Broomball Referee Supervisor applications for the 2013 – 2014 season are now available on the Broomball website until Wednesday, April 17 at 4:00 PM.

Please consider applying to take a more active role within Broomball and to help continue the Broomball tradition at Michigan Tech. Applications are due to the Broomball Office in the ground floor of Wadsworth Hall no later than Wednesday, April 17. Interviews will follow shortly after.

**********

Intramural-Recreational Sports Service Updates

Please call 487-3556 for more information.

**********

Enter to Win a Semester of Tuition

The Michigan Tech Honors Institute is pleased to announce the Bosch-Honors Institute Scholarship Raffle, offering a scholarship for one semester of tuition at Michigan Tech or one of two $250 gift cards to the University Bookstore. This raffle raises funds for undergraduate research at Michigan Tech by funding the Undergraduate Research Expo and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online starting April 15 and will continue until 5:00 PM on September 4, 2013. The winner of the scholarship and gift cards will be drawn at K-Day at McLain State Park on September 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM. Ticket holders need not be present to win. More information can be found at:

http://www.mtu.edu/honors/events/scholarship_raffle/scholarship_raffle.html

Please direct any questions about the raffle to honors+raffle@mtu.edu.

State of Michigan Raffle License Number: R21027

**********

END

Khana Khazana -Chinese 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, April 5 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

**********

Soccer; 4/8 @ 6PM, SDC-237; entry deadline 4/11 @ Noon

Lutheran Campus Ministry Programs

The Luthran Campus Ministry invites you to their evening programs held on Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Good Sheperd Lutheran Church. Dinner served at 6:00 PM with the program to follow at 7:00 PM.
April 3: The Church in Tanzania with Rene Johnson & Rev. Bob Langseth
April 10: Post-colonialism in Africa with Ramon Fonkoue (MTU)
April 17: Mission work in Africa and its relationship to development with Kari Henquinet (MTU)
April 24: Earth Day [April 22] with Hugh Gorman (MTU): The Story of N: The Nitrogen cycle in creation
May 1: International Labor Day/ Guest Speaker Kristiina Vanhala on why a Christian is a Union Steward
May 8: [May 5 is Orthodox Easter] Discussion on Orthodox Faith and Icons with Father Innokenty from Saints Sergius and Herman in Atlantic Mine
May 15: Mother’s Day / Global Population Issues: Seriously?!  Go forth and multiply???

For more information please contact Bucky Beach at bsbeach@mtu.edu

**********

MTU’s Relay for Life

Film Board Showing Django: Unchanged

This week Film Board is showing Django: Unchanged in Fisher 135. It will be shown Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 PM. Tickets are $3 each with a Tech ID and concessions range from 25 cents to 75 cents.

If you have any questions, please contact Film Board’s Publicity Chair, Sandra Custer slcuster@mtu.edu.

**********

The Concert Dance Association at Michigan Tech Looking for New Student Members

There will be an organizational meeting of The Concert Dance Association at Michigan Tech on Friday, April 12 at 5:30 PM in Walker 210.  The Concert Dance Association is a new student organization forming at Michigan Tech and is open to any student or community member who is interested in concert dance (modern, jazz, ballet, tap, ethnic, etc.).  Dance experience is helpful but not necessary.

Please contact Coleen atcmfruin@mtu.edu for more information.

**********

REMINDERS:

Casino Night

END