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Join the Center for Diversity and Inclusion as we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annually, the CDI and the Michigan Tech Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) host a celebration featuring a keynote speaker, volunteer opportunities, and a creative competition.

See the details below for this year’s celebration:

– 34^th Annual Banquet Celebration – Monday, January 16^th @ 5:30 PM (Doors open @ 5 PM)

-Reading Day Volunteers – Monday, January 16^th (all day)

-Creative Competition – Submission due Saturday, December 17th
Upload your submission here: https://forms.gle/NueEArHxCG3gd2yBA

For more information, check out the MLK Celebration page on the MTU Website: https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-center/get-involved/programs/martin-luther-king/

How much do you know about the African continent? What about the people? Are there exciting things going on in this continent? What constitutes African diversity? All and many of these questions would be answered. Come one, come all!

Date: Friday, December 9, 2022

Time: 6.00 – 8.00 pm

Venue: Room 131, Fisher Hall

Zoom: https://bit.ly/asomitech

This event is open to the general public. African food will also be served.

January 17-20th, the second week of the spring semester, Husky Innovate will host innovation-themed talks and events including the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition.  Started by Michigan Tech’s University Innovation Fellows (UIFs) in 2015, Innovation Week is a celebration of innovation across our Tech Community.  Students, faculty, staff, and community are invited.  

Check out our lineup here. Register early for locations and Zoom links.   

The end of the semester often comes with a lot of stress. The Library wants to help! Along with campus partners, we are planning things to help ease that stress, take much-needed breaks, and tackle your studies. 

• See your pets while you study! Share your favorite pictures of your pets by Dec. 8. We’ll compile your submissions into a slide show that will run on the library TVs during finals week.
• Brain Break Stations: give your brain some time off with games, coloring, snacks, and other odds and ends to fidget with. – First and Second Floors
• Pet Therapy: Spend time with trained therapy dog team Finney and Robin for adorable destressing. Dec. 9 & 11, 2-4 pm – First Floor
• Pancake Dinner: Up late studying? Grab some pancakes served up by campus administrators. Dec. 11, 7 pm – MUB Commons
• Snack Attacks: With Student Mental Health and Well-being to keep you fueled and your brain powered up. Dec.12, 14, & 15, evenings – All Floors

And as always, check out our productivity tools to keep things going, we have calculators, chargers, protractors, headphones, and so much more to get you through your final push!

Give your pet a few minutes of fame at the library this finals season! Share your favorite pictures of your pets by midnight Thursday, Dec. 7 using this form. We’ll compile your submissions into a slide show that will run on the library TVs during finals week.

DC League of Super Pets

Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, when the Man of Steel and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a ragtag group of animals to master their own newfound powers for a rescue mission.

DC League of Super Pets is rated PG

Friday  5:30, 8:30, 11:30

Saturday 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

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

Crepes and Coloring

Join us for a tasty stress reliever!! Take a break from finals studying and join us for fresh crepes made right in front of you with a filling of your choice, and color some themed sheets to take your mind off of things. Crepes will be provided and so will crayons and coloring sheets while supplies last!  

Date: 12/07/2022

Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

Place: MUB Commons

Rage Room

Come to the MUB Ballroom next Friday and take your mind off of finals! Write any worries you have on a plate and then smash it at our rage room. Come with friends or come make new ones before you spend all weekend studying!

Date: 12/09/2022

Time: 12-3 pm

Place: MUB Ballroom

Interested in planning events like this? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu to get more information on how you can join our awesome crew!

SoundGirls are having a fundraiser bingo party! This event is $5 for entry, games, fun, and more!

Date: Saturday, December 10th

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: Walker 210

Songs for the Moon

7:30 p.m. Friday, December 9

Join the Michigan Tech choirs for a concert that celebrates the beauty of moonlight and wintertime. The concert will include performances by the Michigan Tech Concert Choir and conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers.
Learn More | Reserve Free Tickets

Rachmaninoff Piano Concert No. 2

7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10

The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra performs an eclectic array of British symphonic music, Black Sabbath metal, and a premiere by Jazz Professor Emeritus Mike Irish. Featuring Adam Meckler on trumpet and flugelhorn. Headlined by history’s most romantic piano concerto: Rachmaninoff’s Second with Lindsay Garritson as soloist.
Learn More | Reserve Free Tickets

TUBACHRISTMAS

7 p.m. Sunday, December 11

This annual December event occurs around the world in honor of the first truly great tuba virtuoso, William “Bill” Bell who was born on Christmas Day. Tubists gather yearly in mass numbers around the globe to play songs of the season in performances free to the public. TUBACHRISTMAS concerts are presented with permission from the Harvey Phillips Foundation, Inc.
Learn More

Come and be served by campus administrators at the Evening Pancake and Bacon Breakfast!

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022

Location: MUB Commons

Time: 7:00 PM until food is gone

The Mushing Club is hosting an event at our main kennel where we will be running dogs on sleds, having a bonfire, and socializing with the dogs and each other! Also, our wonderful Dean, Dr. Wallace Southerland III, will be joining us!

We will meet at the Rozsa Parking Lot to carpool to the kennel together. The end time is not fixed, people will return to campus giving rides at whatever time they would like. Hope to see you there!

Pizza will be provided to those that sign-up here: 12/4 Kennel Day Sign Up

Join Mind Trekkers on Tuesday, December 13th as we welcome 8th-grade students from across the Western UP to campus for the Copper Trail Festival! This event will feature hands-on STEM demonstrations to spark curiosity and showcase career opportunities. Departments, student organizations, and local businesses are invited to participate in the event as exhibitors and volunteers. Mind Trekkers demonstrations can be supplied for student organizations who would like to have a presence at the event!

The event will take place in the SDC Varsity Gym from 9 am – 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided to all exhibitors and volunteers. It is the first of four festivals in the OneUP Mind Trekkers Tour, a collaboration with UP Michigan Works! and the MiSTEM Network.

To register a group to exhibit at the festival, please click here.

To sign up as an individual volunteer, please click here.

For more information about the event, please reach out to the Center for Educational Outreach at mindtrekkers@mtu.edu.

The annual forestry Club Christmas tree sale will be taking place Tuesday, December 6th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on lot 14 near the broomball courts.

It is highly recommended that you pre-order a tree using our Google form with the link below. Prices are listed on this form and the sale will be until supplies last.

Registration opens today for the December 10 MI Concealed Pistol License (CPL) course at the SDC Shooting Range! No experience necessary. Must be 20 or older. Class size is limited. 

Registration closes Dec. 7. Visit CPL for more information.

Ukrainian students on campus together with the Film Board invite you to the screening of the movie “Mr. Jones” which will take place in Fisher 135 on 11/30 at 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, and 12/1 at 8:30 PM.

Free Admission!

The movie is based on the real story of a Welsh journalist, who went to the USSR to discover the horrible truth. The screening is dedicated to the Commemoration Day of the Holodomor Victims – the artificial famine caused by the Soviet regime in Ukraine in 1932-1933. 

Join us for a tasty stress reliever!! Take a break from finals studying and join us for fresh crepes made right in front of you with a filling of your choice, and color some themed sheets to take your mind off of things. Crepes will be provided and so will crayons and coloring sheets while supplies last!  

Date: 12/07/2022

Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

Place: MUB Commons

Come to the MUB Ballroom next Friday and take your mind off of finals! Write any worries you have on a plate and then smash it at our rage room. Come with friends or come make new ones before you spend all weekend studying!

Date: 12/09/2022

Time: 12-3 pm

Place: MUB Ballroom

Interested in planning events like this? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu to get more information on how you can join our awesome crew!

Everything Everywhere All At Once

When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Everything Everywhere All At Once is rated R

Friday:  5:30, 8:30, 11:30

Saturday: 5:30, 8:30, 11:30

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

Chris grew up in a small town outside of Nashville, TN.  He was just a small guy with big dreams, but luckily for you, none of those dreams materialized and he decided to pursue stand-up comedy. Armed with a guitar, Chris’ humor has been described as “edgy and smart,” but that’s probably only because he likes wearing a sweater vest. Make no mistake though – Chris’ innocent and laid-back demeanor compounded with his aggressive hilarity consistently catches crowds off-guard.

Chris has worked with everyone from Last Comic Standing’s Jon Reep to SNL’s Collin Jost. His comedic songs, which often use acoustic melodies to launch into an array of satirical and self-deprecating lyrics, have been met with much approval from Chris’ rapidly growing fan base. Plus, there’s a rumor going around that catching one of Chris’ shows automatically makes you cooler. Maybe it’s just a rumor, but what if it isn’t? Are you really willing to risk it?

Date: Saturday, December 3rd

Time: 10:00 PM

Location: MUB Ballroom

As you may be aware, the initial LeaderShape Institute application deadline was Monday, November 14th. With a handful of LeaderShape Institute spots remaining, we have decided to extend the application deadline on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until we have reached a full LeaderShape cohort for the January session. Apply now to save your spot for this life-changing leadership retreat!

Through this program you will strive to:

• Commit to identifying core personal values and act in ways that are congruent with those values
• Through self-awareness and reflection, identify the ways social positionality informs perspective, reactions, and interactions
• Develop relationships that honor the dignity of individuals and groups in the context of equity and social systems
• Create a community-oriented vision that addresses critical social and global issues, embracing a healthy disregard for the impossible.

Join us January 4-7th at the Ford Center to discover what it means to have a healthy disregard for the impossible!

At the latest, applications will remain open until November 27th.

Community Development – Chillos Valley, Ecuador

In collaboration with the Manna Project International, this year’s international alternative spring break trip will work with community organizers in a focus area selected by the group.

All programs seek to “create communities of young leaders that help break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities around the world.” Our group will be able to select a focus area that aligns with our group’s interests. Focus area options include education, health, sports and recreation, business, agriculture, and the environment.

This trip will depart on Friday, March 3, 2023, and fly to our destination for a Saturday arrival. Both lodging and food will be provided by our host organization. Cultural immersion experiences, educational opportunities, and group reflection will be incorporated throughout the week. The group will depart from Ecuador on Saturday, March 11th, and return to campus the following day.

This trip can accommodate up to eleven students. Due to support from the Student Activity Fee, this trip will only cost $825 per student which includes food, travel, accommodations, and program materials. Any individual expenses related to passports or other travel necessities will be the responsibility of the student.

In collaboration with the Highland Support Project and Partners in Service, this year’s domestic alternative spring break trip will travel to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ to work with the Apache Nation. Their programs are primarily based on struggles for food, water, and housing sovereignty. Our group will specifically assist with agricultural projects pertaining to the tribe’s horticulture and produce enterprise, Ndee Bikiyaa, including the planning and building of infrastructures such as raised garden beds and cisterns.

This trip will depart on Friday, March 3, 2023, in a Michigan Tech 15-passenger van. Participants will stay in an Airbnb Cabin near the volunteer site. Most meals will be prepared and provided by the group itself. Cultural immersion experiences, educational opportunities, and group reflection will be incorporated throughout the week. The group will depart from Arizona on Saturday, March 11th, and return to campus the following day.

This trip can accommodate up to nine students. Due to support from the Student Activity Fee, this trip will only cost $350 per student which includes all food, travel, accommodations, and program materials.

The Student Development Complex Center will have shortened hours over Thanksgiving Break, November 18 – 27, 2022. Normal Building hours will resume on Monday, November 28.

Join Mind Trekkers on Tuesday, December 13th as we welcome 8th-grade students from across the Western UP to campus for the Copper Trail Festival! This event will feature hands-on STEM demonstrations to spark curiosity and showcase career opportunities. Departments, student organizations, and local businesses are invited to participate in the event as exhibitors and volunteers. Mind Trekkers demonstrations can be supplied for student organizations who would like to have a presence at the event!

The event will take place in the SDC Varsity Gym from 9 am – 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided to all exhibitors and volunteers. It is the first of four festivals in the OneUP Mind Trekkers Tour, a collaboration with UP Michigan Works! and the MiSTEM Network.

To register a group to exhibit at the festival, please click here.

To sign up as an individual volunteer, please click here.

For more information about the event, please reach out to the Center for Educational Outreach at mindtrekkers@mtu.edu.

Join the Women’s Leadership Council in MUB Ballroom A at our annual yoga night on Wednesday, December 7th. It is free, so come and destress before finals with us! Make sure to bring a towel or yoga mat to practice on and water. Please register at this link so we know how many people are joining us!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_j7kmpWE01UKb1EYZlRIzzVhGQFdj4L100SGi9t0amdOvfg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Each summer for over 50 years Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs (SYP) has welcomed over a thousand youths from grades 6-11 to campus from across the country and around the world. We need your help to ensure they experience the Michigan Tech community we all know and love.

SYP students come for week-long, hands-on, experiential learning in one (or more) of our 50+ week-long explorations in STEM, Humanities, and Law. During their time at SYP, students gain confidence in their ability to be successful in college as they experience residential life, responsibility in arriving to class on time, and exploring the beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula. 

We’re looking for passionate individuals who enjoy working with youth and want to inspire the next generation of doers and makers. Each year we hire 50+ undergraduate and graduate students for a variety of rewarding experiences enabling them to build their capacity in leadership, communication, and critical interpersonal skills. 

If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about being a member of the SYP team, we encourage you to attend our hiring sessions or email us at outreach@mtu.edu. 

Hiring Information Session Dates:

• Wednesday, Nov. 16 – 6pm-7pm | MUB Alumni Lounge A
• Tuesday, Nov. 29 – 2pm-3pm | MUB Alumni Lounge A
• Wednesday, Nov. 30 – 7pm-8pm | Wadsworth Hall Cherry Room

Hello Students! 

It is that time of the year again! As you head home for Thanksgiving break, take 30-minutes to renew your FAFSA for the 2023-24 academic year. 

Filing your FAFSA will allow you to be considered for federal, state, and university grants & scholarships, loans, and work-study positions. 
You can file your FAFSA online at studentaid.gov.

To file your FAFSA, you and your parent/guardian will need your FSA ID, 2021 tax information, and assets at the time of FAFSA filing. Michigan Tech’s federal school code is 002292.

Financial Aid is happy to help with any questions that you may have.  Contact us by phone at 906-487-2622 or by email at finaid@mtu.edu.

The LeaderShape Institute is back for its 27th year at Michigan Tech and YOU could join the community of over 1,000 alumni who have participated in this life-changing leadership retreat!

Applications are open now for the four-day Institute which will be held January 4th-7th at the Ford Center in Alberta, MI. Not a typical leadership retreat, the Institute is grounded in helping individuals identify the values they hold that lead to making a difference in the communities around them. By leading with passion, integrity, and a healthy disregard for the impossible, participants explore who they are and the impact that they want to have on communities working towards a more caring, just, and equitable society.

Sixty students will be selected to participate in this year’s Institute. Apply by November 14th to be considered. More information, including the application link, can be found on the Student Leadership and Involvement website.

Community Development – Chillos Valley, Ecuador

In collaboration with the Manna Project International, this year’s international alternative spring break trip will work with community organizers in a focus area selected by the group.

All programs seek to “create communities of young leaders that help break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities around the world.” Our group will be able to select a focus area that aligns with our group’s interests. Focus area options include education, health, sports and recreation, business, agriculture, and the environment.

This trip will depart on Saturday, March 4, 2023, and fly to our destination for a Sunday arrival. Both lodging and food will be provided by our host organization. Cultural immersion experiences, educational opportunities, and group reflection will be incorporated throughout the week. The group will depart from Ecuador on Saturday, March 11th, and return to campus the following day.

This trip can accommodate up to eleven students. Due to support from the Student Activity Fee, this trip will only cost $825 per student which includes food, travel, accommodations, and program materials. Any individual expenses related to passports or other travel necessities will be the responsibility of the student.

Are you interested but have more questions? Join SLI and representatives from the Manna Project to learn more at our Information Session on Tuesday, November 15th at 4 PM on Zoom.

Indigenous Sovereignty and Horticulture – White Mountain Apache Reservation, AZ

In collaboration with the Highland Support Project and Partners in Service, this year’s domestic alternative spring break trip will travel to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ to work with the Apache Nation. Their programs are primarily based on struggles for food, water, and housing sovereignty. Our group will specifically assist with agricultural projects pertaining to the tribe’s horticulture and produce enterprise, Ndee Bikiyaa, including the planning and building of infrastructures such as raised garden beds and cisterns.

This trip will depart on Friday, March 3, 2023, in a Michigan Tech 15-passenger van. Participants will stay in an Airbnb Cabin near the volunteer site. Most meals will be prepared and provided by the group itself. Cultural immersion experiences, educational opportunities, and group reflection will be incorporated throughout the week. The group will depart from Arizona on Saturday, March 11th, and return to campus the following day.

This trip can accommodate up to nine students. Due to support from the Student Activity Fee, this trip will only cost $350 per student which includes all food, travel, accommodations, and program materials.

Are you interested but have more questions? Join SLI and reps from the Highland Project for an Information Session on Tuesday, November 15th at 6 PM on Zoom.

Thinking about participating in Design Expo? Make life for future-you easier by ensuring that all of the data, documentation, pictures, video clips, and more that you need to make a stellar Design Expo presentation are at your fingertips this spring. We’ll share tips, tricks, and tools that you can leverage to collect and organize materials as your project is in progress.

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Library 244

Registration link: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/9850433

There is a new simple way to get “the Dean” out to your event – hat and all! If you are interested in having Dr. Southerland participate in your club sports practice, attend your hall tradition, or speak at an event, let us know by completing this simple form. Let’s HuskyUP and make it happen!

Dr. Southerland (a/k/a “Dean of Huskies”) is committed to meeting with as many Huskies and attending as many events as possible! Requests will be considered in the order in which they are received. Because of his demanding schedule, Dr. S. may not be able to attend every event; however, we will try to accommodate as many requests as possible. In consideration of Dr. S.’s time and the desire of other groups to host him at events, please limit your group’s requests to once a semester and to using only this form instead of his @mtudeanofhuskies Instagram.

Ideally, requests should be submitted at least four weeks in advance.

Recognizing the need for a space on campus for Indigenous Peoples and allies from all walks of life to come together in solidarity, AISES would love to relaunch the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter here at Michigan Tech. AISES is a national, non-profit organization which nurtures the building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and allies to pursue studies in science, engineering, business, and other academic arenas. AISES provides professional development training so that our student leaders become technologically-informed within Indigenous spaces. Won’t you be the catalyst for the advancement of Indigenous Peoples with us? 

When: Wednesday, November 9^th, 2022 from 5:30-7:00 PM 

Where: Fisher 326

Register: QR code on our flyer to get free pizza and stay in the loop!

Join us for a panel discussion celebrating entrepreneurship with 3 female entrepreneurs who have made a difference in their communities on November 10th, from 4:00 – 5:30 over Zoom.  They will share about their businesses, what inspired them to start their journey, what they’ve learned, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
 
April Clarke – Co-Founder and Co-owner, Xpress NEMT, Inc.
With a background in brand & product strategy, her talk will focus on recognizing opportunities for impact in your community, taking that first step, how passion and personal commitment to customers, and the right mindset can lead to success in your endeavor. 
 
Briana Tucker – Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Refill U.P., the Upper Peninsula’s first low waste refillery
Refill U.P. started as a New Year resolution and a personal desire to have sustainable, safe products for her home and family. Within a year, she scaled from two area Farmer Markets to a Brick and Mortar location in Hancock, MI.  As a business, they focus on small, individual actions that lead to a more thoughtful and responsible community and world. 
 
Angela Price – Co-founder of Unite Mental Health & Wellness
Self-employed accounting and business consultant with 18 years of experience helping business to grow and thrive. Angela formed her nonprofit with a mission to unite individuals in rural communities with quality mental health care while also supporting the professionals who provide it.

Register Here!

Thinking about participating in Design Expo? Make life for future-you easier by ensuring that all of the data, documentation, pictures, video clips, and more that you need to make a stellar Design Expo presentation are at your fingertips this spring. We’ll share tips, tricks, and tools that you can leverage to collect and organize materials as your project is in progress.

The workshop will be held this Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 pm in Library 244. Keep an eye out for more workshops geared towards students participating in Design Expo and working on term projects in the spring semester.

Please register so we don’t order too much, or worse, too little pizza!   

The job market is a very important place to be prepared for well ahead of time. It is a time of expectation even when one’s resume has been submitted. Often, it is a time of the unknowns. The question is what should one expect during this period? The African Students Organization is organizing a panel of three speakers from diverse industries to help provide some real-life answers to these questions based on personal experiences as job seekers and recruiters. Whether you intend to seek a job now or later, or you’ll prefer to be a job recruiter yourself; you don’t want to miss this.

Date: Friday, November 11, 2022

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: Fisher 131

Join Phi Delta Chi this Monday, November 14th at 8 pm at the Phi Delta Chi house (601 Agate St, Houghton) for some breakfast for dinner!! Dressing comfy is HIGHLY encouraged, all women and nonbinary people are welcome!!

Rides will meet in Wads by the front desk at 7:45 p.m.!

Hope to see you there, contact Josie Kalepp at 920.574.5386 with any questions 🙂

Join us for Casino Night!! There will be all sorts of card games from Blackjack to Texas Hold’em to classics like roulette. Cash in for chances to win all sorts of prizes! Games will occur from 6 to 8pm, and drawings will start at 8. We hope to see you there!

Date: 11/12/2022

Time: 6-9 pm

Place: MUB Ballroom

Join us at lunchtime for some free live music! This semester’s Live @ Lunch will be featuring Jackie Verna, a country singer in West Chester, PA. The Zoca Modern Mexican Cuisine bar will be having a Taco Tuesday deal in honor of the event! For just $5.95, you could purchase (2) tacos, loaded nachos, or a burrito with a fountain beverage.

Date: 11/15/2022

Time: 12-1 pm

Place: MUB Commons

Interested in planning events like this? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu to get more information on how you can join our awesome crew!

November is National Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Join the Portage Lake District Library and the Van Pelt and Opie Library all month on Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. in PLDL’s cozy Michigan Room for dedicated writing space, warm beverages, and snacks. Take your mind off of school or work as you participate in this global program that celebrates creative writing!

For inspiration, to officially register and for more information on NaNoWriMo, check out the NaNoWriMo website.

Registration is now open for “Business Model Bootcamp”, a virtual workshop that introduces the fundamentals of a business model.  Please share information about this workshop with future Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Contestants and entrepreneurial-minded students who may be interested.  This workshop includes important content for anyone who wants to compete at the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition.  We will meet on 11/14 from 4 – 6:00 pm on Zoom.

Register Now!

Come to our general meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm in Fisher 133.

You will get to meet our first-year scholarship winners and find out about upcoming scholarships. All majors are welcome!

The LeaderShape Institute is back for its 27th year at Michigan Tech and YOU could join the community of over 1,000 alumni who have participated in this life-changing leadership retreat!

Applications are open now for the four-day Institute which will be held January 4th-7th at the Ford Center in Alberta, MI. Not a typical leadership retreat, the Institute is grounded in helping individuals identify the values they hold that lead to making a difference in the communities around them. Through self-assessment, intensive small group discussions, team-building challenges, and more, participants will develop a vision for something they care about. 

By leading with passion, integrity, and a healthy disregard for the impossible, participants explore who they are and the impact that they want to have on communities working towards a more caring, just, and equitable society.

Sixty students will be selected to participate in this year’s Institute. Apply by November 13th to be considered. More information, including the application link, can be found on the Student Leadership and Involvement website.

Applications Open!

Apply to live at the Sustainability Demonstration House! The deadline to apply is Monday, November 7th at noon. A QR code to the application is included in the attached flyer. Please email your applications to sdh@mtu.edu. We encourage you to apply and share this application with anyone who is interested.

Open House

If you would like to learn more, we will be hosting an open house on Friday, November 4th from 6-8 pm. Come see our bee hive, composting systems, hydroponics, aquaponics, solar panels, zero-waste lifestyle, and much more. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at sdh@mtu.edu. 

Taste of Fall

“Only $10 gets me a four-course meal??? Tell me more!”

That’s right! Salad, two entrees, and dessert, each served with a splash of the orchard. Come celebrate the end of the fall season before it’s gone for good!

Follow this link to see the full menu (with pairings) and get your tickets before we’re sold out!

You must be 21 to purchase a ticket and attend the event. 

Casino Night

Join us for Casino Night!! There will be all sorts of card games from Blackjack to Texas Hold’em to classics like roulette. Cash in for chances to win all sorts of prizes! Games will occur from 6 to 8pm, and drawings will start at 8. We hope to see you there!

Date: 11/12/2022

Time: 6-9 pm

Place: MUB Ballroom

Jackie Verna Live Music

Join us at lunchtime for some free live music! This semester’s Live @ Lunch will be featuring Jackie Verna, a country singer, in West Chester, PA. The Zoca Modern Mexican Cuisine bar will be having a Taco Tuesday deal in honor of the event! For just $5.95, you could purchase (2) tacos, loaded nachos, or a burrito with a fountain beverage.

Date: 11/15/2022

Time: 12-1 pm

Place: MUB Commons

Interested in planning events like this? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu to get more information on how you can join our awesome crew!

Join us for a panel discussion celebrating entrepreneurship with 3 female entrepreneurs who have made a difference in their communities on November 10th, from 4:00 – 5:30 over Zoom.  They will share about their businesses, what inspired them to start their journey, what they’ve learned, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Register Here!

April Clarke – Co-Founder and Co-owner, Xpress NEMT, Inc.
With a background in brand & product strategy, her talk will focus on recognizing opportunities for impact in your community, taking that first step, and how passion and personal commitment to customers and the right mindset can led to success in your endeavor. 

Briana Tucker – Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Refill U.P., the Upper Peninsula’s first low waste refillery

Refill U.P. started as a New Year resolution and a personal desire to have sustainable, safe products for her home and family. Within a year, she scaled from two area Farmer Markets to a Brick and Mortar location in Hancock, MI.  As a business, they focus on small, individual actions that lead to a more thoughtful and responsible community and world.

Angela Price – Co-founder unite Mental Health & Wellness

Self-employed accounting and business consultant with 18 years of experience helping business to grow and thrive. Angela formed her nonprofit with a mission is to unite individuals in rural communities with quality mental health care while also supporting the professionals who provide it.

Just Dance Rush with Phi Delta Chi

Join Phi Delta Chi this Thursday, November 3rd at 8 pm in the DHH ballroom to play Just Dance! Make sure you bring your phone, all women and nonbinary people are welcome!!

Hope to see you there, contact Josie Kalepp at 920.574.5386 with any questions.

Board and Card Games Rush with Phi Delta Chi

Join Phi Delta Chi this Monday, November 7th at 7 p.m. in the WADS Cherry Room to play some board and card games, all women and nonbinary people are welcome!!

Hope to see you there, contact Josie Kalepp at 920.574.5386 with any questions.

Women in Physics in collaboration with the physics department are hosting a seminar by Dr. Yoke Khin Yap titled “Fundamentals of Journal Paper Writing and the Implication for Proposal and Report Development“. We welcome anyone who needs tips for academic writing.

The event is on November 3 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST in Fisher hall 139. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thinking about participating in Design Expo? Make life for future-you easier by ensuring that all of the data, documentation, pictures, video clips, and more that you need to make a stellar Design Expo presentation are at your fingertips this spring. We’ll share tips, tricks, and tools that you can leverage to collect and organize materials as your project is in progress.

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Library 244

Registration link: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/9850433

Beta Sigma Theta is hosting their 2nd Annual Protect Your Pumpkin Carving. Prices are dependent on pumpkin supplies and carving tools/paint will be provided. All proceeds go towards mental health facilities! 

This year the event will have two locations:

MUB Alumni Lounge C from 3-6 PM

1210 College Ave from 8-10 PM.

We hope to see you there and join in on the fun Halloween festivities!

Come join the African Students Organization for the first-of-its-kind evening of great African music and taste.

Rhythm Afrikana will take place on Friday, October 28th from 7pm to 10pm in the MUB Commons.

There will be African food available for sale.

Earn your MI Concealed Pistol License (CPL) through this one-day course brought to you by Michigan Tech Recreation, the SDC Shooting Range, and 906 Tactical. There are still a few spots available in the upcoming Michigan Concealed Pistol License Courses on October 29 and November 5! Sign up today!

Winter Carnival 2023 Stage Review Application

Winter Carnival 2023: Tasty Foods for Wintry Moods is coming! Stage Review is a great way to be involved in the festivities! 

Applications will be accepted starting on October 21, 2022, at 9:00 AM and are DUE by Friday, November 18, 2022, at 5:00 PM. A $20 sponsorship fee, in check form only, MUST be turned in to the Blue Key Office by November 18, 2022, before 5:00 PM. Please make checks payable to “Blue Key” and clearly write the organization’s name on the subject line.

You must send at least one representative to the audition meeting/drawing, which will be at 8 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Fisher 130. Groups with duplicate themes will be informed at this event or prior. This event will be used to answer questions and draw audition times.

Winter Carnival 2023 Royalty Coronation Applications

We are excited to have you apply for candidacy for the 2023 Winter Carnival Royalty Competition! Before applying please be aware of some of your duties and time commitments as a candidate.

Preliminary interviews will be held on Saturday, December 3rd in MUB Ballroom B. If you are not selected by the judges to be a finalist, your responsibilities will end at this time.

If you are selected as a finalist, you will have the opportunity to meet and work with many new people. There is a sizable time commitment to be met with this position, especially during the month of January. The entire process involves interviews, luncheons, rehearsals, and Carnival Week appearances. The finalists meeting on Thursday, December 8th at 7pm, will more fully explain the duties and time commitments of the finalists.

You will be notified the week before Thanksgiving Break of your interview time and location. We hope that you will consider it an honor to be applying as a candidate for the 2023 Winter Carnival Royalty Competition. We look forward to working with you!

The application will close at 5 pm on November 4th.

Commit to be HuskiesFit this Fall with the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card and gain a variety of group fitness classes to choose from! The Fall class schedule begins today, October 20!

The HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card is good for one year from the date of purchase, comes in 8- or 16-punch options, AND allows you to attend a great selection of classes that are open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Class day passes are also available for $10.

We’re excited to announce that SDC access holders (minimum one-month) may now attend HuskiesFit group fitness classes for FREE as a new benefit of membership! Just present your access ID for entry to class.

HuskiesFit rowing classes begin next week as well! Sign up today for Get Your Erg On! Join members of the MTU Rowing Club as they guide you through basic rowing techniques. OR sign up for The Erginator and hone your rowing skills! Both Get Your Erg On! and The Erginator are session-based classes and are not included in the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card (and not free for SDC access holders).

Visit HuskiesFit Programs for more information. Commit to be HuskiesFit today!

Come make a splash with our new inflatable pool obstacle course called the WIBIT! You can test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles. Events will be held this fall for current MTU Students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month). Student/Access ID is required to be presented upon entry into the pool area and a swim test is required before accessing the obstacle. 

WIBIT Wednesdays: October 26th, November 30th

7:30pm-9:30pm MTU Students Only

5pm-7pm SDC Access Pass Holders Only (minimum 1-month Access)

Saturday Splash!: December 10th 12pm-4pm SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month) & MTU Students Only

Join the Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists to celebrate Halloween by donating blood at our UP Regional Blood Drive! The Blood Drive will be on Friday, October 28th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm in the DHH Ballroom. Schedule your appointment to donate here or by using the QR code. If the best time for you is already filled, walk-ins are also welcome!

3MT Competition

Participating in the 3MT can be a way for you to develop important communication and research skills, and to participate in the building of research culture at Michigan Tech. Cash prizes are also available to the top competitors and the people’s choice. In addition, the winners of the local 3MT competition are given a chance to represent Michigan Tech at the next level of competition, and potentially even national and international 3MT competitions, which provides an excellent networking and professional development opportunity.

Cash Prizes:

1st place: $300 l 2nd place: $150 l People’s Choice: $100

Conflict Resolution Workshop

Do you ever wish you knew how to handle different types of conflict better? Are you interested in learning new strategies?

Join GSG and Rob Bishop, Director of Academic Conduct in an interactive workshop where you will learn conflict resolution strategies and who to talk to for help, and how to engage in restorative dialogues to resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Light refreshments will be provided!

Session 2 registration for Adult and Huskies Tennis Lessons is underway!

For ages 17 and up, Gates Tennis Center offers lessons for adults looking to improve their tennis games with beginner or intermediate classes. Each class will include technique and games to develop skills that will improve their hitting session and match play on their own!

Sign up at https://michigantechrecreation.com/amenities/tennis-center/adult-lessons/index

Barbell Club is hosting High-Performance Nutrition for College Students. The speaker will be Jamie Phillips. Jamie will be discussing the science and application of eating for health, performance, and body composition during college. Guests will learn basic nutrition principles and advanced strategies to help them succeed in any discipline.

Date: Thursday, October 27th

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Fisher 138

Summoning Spirits!

Join us in the MUB Ballroom for a seance-meets-magic show that is written and performed by top college touring act Andrew Silver! Summoning Spirits brings to life old legends and haunted stories live on stage, for your delight…and fright. We hope to see you there on Friday at 10pm!

Have you ever wanted an opportunity to express your creativity? Well here is the perfect way for you to do that! We are the marketing team behind MUB Board’s events and we want to invite you to come hang out with us! We meet every Monday at 5pm in MUB 106. Our committee focuses on utilizing marketing strategies to promote the events happening on campus. We create posters, table tents, social media posts, and many more marketing materials.

The best part? No prior experience is required! You can come and learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite, perform data analytics, utilize Canva, and more! If you are already familiar with any of the above software, that’s even better!

Come hang out with our fun crew of students developing creative marketing materials!

Women in Physics is hosting our annual Physics Bowl on October 28th and we were hoping that it could be included in the Student Scoop. The questions will cover basic under-grad physics questions and require teams of two or more.

It is Halloween-themed.  Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite costume. We will be giving out candy and the winner gets physics-themed giveaways. 

Event Details:Location: Fisher 133Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmDate: October 28 (Friday)

Spread the word, with your students, colleagues, friends, and family. And don’t forget to EAT SOME BRAINS. YOU MIGHT NEED IT.

IRHC Housing Town Hall

When: October 27th from 7pm to 8pm

Where:  https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/82433961039

Inter-Residence Hall Council (IRHC) is hosting a virtual town hall for Residence Education and Housing to share some updates on the upcoming dorm hall to be built. Additionally, Housing would also like to engage with students and get feedback on the new hall being built.

Those who attend will be entered into a raffle to win gift cards!

For more information, reach out to irhc@mtu.edu

Safehouse

When: October 29th from 1pm to 4pm

Where: Walker Lawn

Inter-Residence Hall Council (IRHC) is hosting its annual SafeHouse, inviting kids in the community for a day of thrills, tricks, and treats! Various events will be put on throughout the dorm halls: “Haunted Hallway” in Wadsworth Hall, Bonfire & Smores with Hillside Place, Underwater Waterland in Douglas Houghton Hall, & fun activities in West McNair. They’ll even be Broomball, Hot Cocoa, & more!

Looking to get involved? Sign up to be a volunteer to ensure a fun day for community members through Givepulse

P.S. Just like trick-or-treating, costumes are more than welcome!
For more information, reach out to irhc@mtu.edu

DEA Drug Takeback

This Saturday Michigan Tech’s Department of Public Safety and Police Services will be participating in a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Stop by the Public Safety department (206 MacInnes Drive) to drop off any unused or unwanted prescription drugs!

Check In With Yourself

How are you doing? Like for real, how are you doing? The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being will be holding the Check In With Yourself event on Thursday, October 27th from 10 AM to 2 PM.    

Where: The Rock Dog (1st Floor Library Exhibit Space in the case of rain)

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company || Oct 27 & 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa

Presented by the Rozsa

The American Ballet Studio Company will perform a variety of dances showing the versatility and astonishing power and range of the evolving world of ballet.

Learn More

Arabesque Artist Reception || Oct 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Rozsa Galleries A-Space

Presented by Rozsa Galleries

Enjoy refreshments. Meet artists Tomas Co and Clement Yeh for the Arabesque artist reception in advance of the Rozsa’s presentation of American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. See spectacular art.

Learn More

The Rocky Horror Picture Show || Oct 29 | Rozsa Galleries A-Space

Presented by the Rozsa

Keweenaw Young Professional’s Pre-show Party 10 p.m.

Film starts at 11 p.m.

Let’s do the time warp again! Audience participation and costumed debauchery are strictly encouraged for the annual screening of our favorite cult classic.

Learn More

41 North Film Festival || Nov 3-6 | Rozsa

The 41 North Film Festival showcases recent independent films and filmmakers from around the region, country, and world.

Learn More

Have you ever been in a situation — in a job interview, meeting, or even a social situation — where you had to talk about your achievements? It’s not easy, is it? Many of us struggle when it comes to talking about our own accomplishments. Cultural and gender modesty norms as well as impostor syndrome can prevent anyone from acknowledging their remarkable attributes and expressing their achievements.

#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and other underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. The program has two goals:

1. Improve the self-promotion motivation and skills of women and underrepresented groups
2. Challenge the social perception around self-promotion

Trained facilitators Liz Fujita and Gretchen Hein will lead this impactful workshop for a small group of students on Tuesday, October 25th at 6 PM in the MUB Superior Room. Participants are encouraged to register in advance on Involvement Link as space is limited.

The LeaderShape Institute is back for its 27th year at Michigan Tech and YOU could join the community of over 1,000 alumni who have participated in this life-changing leadership retreat!

Applications are open now for the four-day Institute which will be held January 4th-7th at the Ford Center in Alberta, MI. Not a typical leadership retreat, the Institute is grounded in helping individuals identify the values they hold that lead to making a difference in the communities around them. Through self-assessment, intensive small group discussions, team-building challenges, and more, participants will develop a vision for something they care about. 

By leading with passion, integrity, and a healthy disregard for the impossible, participants explore who they are and the impact that they want to have on communities working towards a more caring, just, and equitable society.

Sixty students will be selected to participate in this year’s Institute. Apply by November 13th to be considered. More information, including the application link, can be found on the Student Leadership and Involvement website.

Come join Students for Sustainability at our Fall Craft Night! We will be making glass jar lanterns and upcycled planters out of tin cans.  Please use the QR Code to let us know if you are coming. Bring any of your own craft materials and a good crafting spirit! 

Do you like to garden, forage for mushrooms, grow herbs on your patio, visit the farmers markets, or preserve foods? Are you a farmer, angler, hunter, or local foods advocate?

If so, we invite you to share your experiences and knowledge in a community photo project sharing stories about local foods in our area. Sign-up is open! We live in an area with a vibrant culture of hunting, foraging, fishing, gathering, and growing a diversity of foods. This project will celebrate these while informing next steps in new food systems initiatives, such as a pilot farm-to-school program. 

Participants will take part in several small-group meetings in Houghton/Hancock throughout Fall 2022 to share their local food photos and stories, with opportunities to share these in a collective program or exhibit if participants choose. No previous photography or writing experience is necessary.

This research project is part of a larger initiative led by Western UP Food Systems Collaborative partners and funded by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

This community research project is open to adults in the Copper Country area who are 18 years and older and who speak English. There is no cost to participate. To learn more, please contact Dr. Angie Carter, ancarter@mtu.edu, 906-487-1431 or email our team at WUPlocalfoodstories@gmail.com.

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is having a dance to celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is open to everyone in the Michigan Tech Community and will be held this Saturday, October 22nd, in Wadsworth G42W from 8-11pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for a night full of dancing and food

Women in Physics is hosting our annual Physics Bowl on October 28th! The questions will cover basic physics questions and require teams of two or more.

It will be from 6pm to 7:30 pm in Fisher 133 and is Halloween-themed. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. We will be giving out candy.

Interested in participating in Sustainability activities on campus and throughout your community?

Sustainability month offers a variety of fun opportunities! From craft nights, award-winning documentary viewings, community tree identification, and more! Follow us on Instagram @sustainablemtu for individual event details.

The Swing Club at MTU and the Black Students Association will be hosting an entertaining and educational showing of the 1939 film “Keep Punching” which famously features an extended swing dance number choreographed and danced by Frankie Manning, the Ambassador of Lindy Hop.

The showing will be Sunday, October 23rd at 5pm in the DHH Ballroom. Snacks will be provided.

Join us for a Halloween classic! Just show up and carve a pumpkin while eating some cinnamon donuts. Pumpkins and supplies will all be provided while supplies last, we hope to see you there!

Date: 10/20/2022

Time: 6 pm – 8 pm

Interested in planning events like this? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu to get more information on how you can join our awesome crew!

Mindful Yoga

Fresh Coast Yoga is visiting campus this week to provide students with a FREE hour of mindful yoga on Thursday, October 20th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The class will be held in the WADS Annex G11W. Mats and equipment are provided. Participation will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Flu Shot Clinics

MTU is offering ongoing flu shot clinics during the month of October in partnership with UP Health Systems. The last clinic is scheduled for October 25th, from 11 AM – 2 PM. Flu shots are FREE to students provided that a student’s insurance covers the cost of the shot. Otherwise, flu shots are $40 per student, payable by cash, check, or credit card. There is no need to make an appointment as all clinics are walk-in friendly.

Please take a look at our events webpage for more information regarding how to prepare for your clinic experience. 

Let’s Talk and Color

Are you wondering if counseling services are right for you? Perhaps you are feeling extra stressed because of school, or maybe you are concerned about a friend. The CSMHW is hosting Let’s Talk and Color, an informal setting where students can color, distress, and talk to one of our licensed clinicians about the services that our center offers. Students can visit the CDI on October 27th from 1 PM to 3 PM to participate!

For more information please visit our Let’s Talk webpage or contact Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC at smwoodru@mtu.edu.

Diwali Night is one of the mega events hosted by ISA, and it is widely acclaimed around Michigan Tech and the Houghton area in general. We would like you to be a part of this event, to celebrate and enjoy our most well-known festival. We will be having delicious Indian cuisine at MUB Commons and MUB Ballroom at 5 PM. We will also have a Cultural Show in Rozsa Center at 7 PM.

Event: ISA Diwali Night 2022

Date: October 23, 2022

Time: 5:00 – 6:45 PM ET (Dinner) and 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET (Cultural performances)

Location: MUB commons and MUB Ballroom (Dinner) and Rozsa Center (Performances), Michigan Technological University

We proudly invite you to join us and enjoy a grand Dinner Buffet at MUB and a complete stage show with engaging performances such as Dance, Music, and more.
Ticketing Link: https://mtu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=4988

R.U.R. || Oct 20-22 | 7:30 p.m. | McArdle Theatre

by Karel Čapek | Adapted for Audio Drama by Lee Eric Shackleford

Presented by Michigan Tech Sound, Michigan Tech Music, and Robot101

R.U.R. (which stands for Rossum’s Universal Robots) imagines a dystopian world where synthetic humanoid beings do virtually all work humans used to do.

Learn More

Backstage Jazz || Oct 21 & 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa Backstage

Presented by Michigan Tech Music

Friday: R&D Jazz Band, Video Game Music Jazz Ensemble, and Workshop Brass Band
Saturday: Jazz Lab Band

This superb concert recreates the feeling of a jazz club with you on stage with the musicians. The concert, emceed by Director of Jazz Studies Adam Meckler, will be performed by Michigan Tech Jazz Ensembles.
Learn More

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company || Oct 27 & 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa

Presented by the Rozsa

The American Ballet Studio Company will perform a variety of dances showing the versatility and astonishing power and range of the evolving world of ballet.

Learn More

Arabesque Artist Reception || Oct 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Rozsa Galleries A-Space

Presented by Rozsa Galleries

Enjoy refreshments. Meet artists Tomas Co and Clement Yeh for the Arabesque artist reception in advance of the Rozsa’s presentation of American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. See spectacular art.

Learn More

The Rocky Horror Picture Show || Oct 29 | Rozsa Galleries A-Space

Presented by the Rozsa

Keweenaw Young Professional’s Pre-show Party 10 p.m.

Film starts at 11 p.m.

Let’s do the time warp again! Audience participation and costumed debauchery are strictly encouraged for the annual screening of our favorite cult classic.

Learn More

41 North Film Festival || Nov 3-6 | Rozsa

The 41 North Film Festival showcases recent independent films and filmmakers from around the region, country, and world.

Learn More

Student Leadership and Involvement has a few items that were left at Kestner Park after Cardboard Boat Races. If you are missing anything, please stop by our office, MUB112 to see if we have it.

Beta Sigma Theta has recently partnered with the American Cancer Society to raise money and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Through the month of September, they have been focused on their philanthropy event Red & Gold Together for Pediatric Cancer. This campaign has consisted of online fundraising initiatives, as well as, their all-day on-campus event. As well, through the month of September, they have been sharing the importance of fighting pediatric cancer through their social media with real-time statistics. Not only were they able to get the Houghton community and Michigan Tech involved, but they also raised over $1,700 for pediatric cancer research. Beta Sigma Theta’s campaign was the first time that the American Cancer Society reached the Upper Peninsula!

If you would like your Registered Student Organization spotlighted, fill out this form to be recognized! Recipients will receive a certificate and be entered to win our RSO spotlight raffle at the end of the year!

Registration for Fall Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) courses at MTU opens today.

This is the course you must take to get your Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL). This is the premier course in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) course covers what you need to know to carry a loaded weapon safely in open spaces. 

Students will receive a copy of the course material on the day of class. No experience is necessary. Minimum age of 20 years old. Individuals will be responsible for supplying their own ammunition (100 rounds). There will be a firearms proficiency test and a written test that students have to pass to complete the course. 

The cost is $150/person with their own equipment and $185/person with rental equipment (9mm pistol). 

Choose from two different course dates: October 29 or November 5. Each course runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is held at the SDC. Class size is limited.

For more information, visit Michigan CPL Course.

Canterbury House Food Pantry is back for the school year! Let us help you alleviate the burden of purchasing food. We offer contactless and anonymous pick-up of groceries and toiletries to the Michigan Tech Community at The Canterbury House at 1405 E. Houghton Ave.

To place an order and select a pick-up time, fill out the Google Form at any time. Supplies may run out, but we will try our best to meet your needs. Feel free to stop inside and meet our students as well! Our house hours are 10 AM – 4 PM Monday-Thursday.

Keweenaw Pride is hosting six events to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride in the Keweenaw for the week of October 9th-15th! The events, culminating in the 23rd Annual Drag Show on Saturday, October 15th, are open and free for all students to attend. Details of each specific event are listed in the poster to the right.

Keweenaw Pride 23rd Annual Drag Show

Keweenaw Pride presents the 23rd Annual Drag Show, featuring six professional drag performers! It’s the most fun event of the year, and it’s happening for the 23rd year. Drag artists have been a source of joy for the LGBTQIA+ community, and this night will be no different. We have some fantastic talent coming to MTU, and we are expecting a night of absolute fun and incredible energy. Everyone is accepted and wanted, so come out and prepare to have a blast!

Tech students get in free with their Tech ID, non-MTU college students get in for $3, and the general public (including MTU faculty and staff) get in for $7. Tickets are available online at buyhuskiestickets.com and at the door.

Doors open at 7 pm, showtime at 8 pm!

Performers:
-Luc Ami
-Siichele
-Aurora Gozmic
-Lilith Babylon
-Vanda LaRose
-O’laysia

Do you like to garden, forage for mushrooms, grow herbs on your patio, visit the farmers markets, or preserve foods? Are you a farmer, angler, hunter, or local foods advocate?

If so, we invite you to share your experiences and knowledge in a community photo project sharing stories about local foods in our area. Sign-up is open! We live in an area with a vibrant culture of hunting, foraging, fishing, gathering, and growing a diversity of foods. This project will celebrate these while informing next steps in new food systems initiatives, such as a pilot farm-to-school program. 

Participants will take part in several small-group meetings in Houghton/Hancock throughout Fall 2022 to share their local food photos and stories, with opportunities to share these in a collective program or exhibit if participants choose. No previous photography or writing experience is necessary.

This research project is part of a larger initiative led by Western UP Food Systems Collaborative partners and funded by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

This community research project is open to adults in the Copper Country area who are 18 years and older and who speak English. There is no cost to participate. To learn more, please contact Dr. Angie Carter, ancarter@mtu.edu, 906-487-1431 or email our team at WUPlocalfoodstories@gmail.com

Come join Students for Sustainability at our Fall Craft Night! We will be making glass jar lanterns and upcycled planters out of tin cans.  Please use the QR Code to let us know if you are coming. Bring any of your own craft materials and a good crafting spirit! 

Students for Life at Michigan Tech invites you to a seminar by Joel Fevig, an adopted immigrant from the Philippines whose birth mother tried and failed twice to abort him. Hear Joel describe his journey, his life in the United States, and why he deserves to be alive right now! The talk will be in-person at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 18th in M&M U115. Snacks and door prizes will be provided. With questions, please email sflife@mtu.edu

Registration for the second session of Fall Adult and Youth Tennis Programs will open soon! Classes begin the week of October 24 and run through mid-December (no classes Thanksgiving week).

Visit Gates Tennis Center for more information about adult and youth tennis lessons as well as pickleball lessons. Private tennis and pickleball lessons are also available.

See you on the courts!

Join Phi Delta Chi this Thursday at 6 pm at the PDC house for some fun mocktail making!! We’ve got recipes, but we’d love to see some creativity in people making their own.

Rides from Wads will be offered at 5:45, all women and nonbinary people are welcome!! Hope to see you there!

Please join the Student Organization, SAVE (Sexual Assault and Violence Education) in a donation drive for the Barabara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home during the month of October. SAVE is hosting this event in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in support of community organizations. Donation bins are located in the help desk area of the Van Pelt and Opie Library, in the front lobby of the Administration Building, in the front lobby area of the Memorial Union Building, and at the front entrance of the ROTC Building.

Join us for a Halloween classic! Just show up and carve a pumpkin while eating some cinnamon donuts. Pumpkins and supplies will all be provided while supplies last, we hope to see you there!

Date: 10/20/2022

Time: 6 pm – 8 pm

Interested in planning events like this? Email us at mubboard@mtu.edu to get more information on how you can join our awesome crew!

So You’ve Registered to Vote, Now What? Head to the Library for Help Researching Your Ballot

From confusing language in ballot proposals to finding out what various candidates believe and who supports them—making final decisions as you prepare to vote in the upcoming midterm elections can be more challenging than expected. Fortunately, the library can help!

In support of the Undergraduate Student Government and others’ hard work on campus democratic engagement, the library is offering assistance as you choose who to support. Simply reach out to our “Ask Us” service with any questions you have related to researching ballot issues, navigating potential election-related misinformation, and evaluating candidates. Visit in person on the first floor of the library, email reflib@mtu.edu, call (906) 487-2507, text (906) 379-9579, or chat mtu.edu/library.

Minions: The Rise of Gru

The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.

 Anyone wearing Formal attire will get 1$ off their ticket!

Minions The Rise Of Gru is rated PG

Friday and Saturday at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30

Located on Michigan tech’s campus in Fisher 135. Tickets are 3$ and concessions are 1$. We hope to see you at the movie this weekend and have a great day.

The Barbell Club is holding a seminar at 7:30pm on October 27th in Fisher 138. This seminar will be led by Jamie Phillips, covering the basics of nutrition for college students and how to apply these principles to succeed in multiple disciplines, as well as increase overall health.

R.U.R. || Oct 14-15, 20-22 | 7:30 p.m. | McArdle Theatre

by Karel Čapek | Adapted for Audio Drama by Lee Eric Shackleford

Presented by Michigan Tech Sound, Michigan Tech Music, and Robot101

See how the word “robot” first entered the human imagination with the play that introduced the word 101 years ago.

R.U.R. (which stands for Rossum’s Universal Robots) imagines a world where synthetic humanoid beings do virtually all work humans used to do. Discover how a 1920s playwright envisioned the first “robots” in this play that forever expanded the human imagination.

This semi-staged radio drama is part of the ROBOT101 event series at Michigan Tech celebrating 101 years of robots. Join on October 15 for a post-performance discussion.

Learn More

R.U.R. || Oct. 20-22 | 7:30 p.m. | McArdle Theatre

by Karel Čapek | Adapted for Audio Drama by Lee Eric Shackleford

Presented by Michigan Tech Sound, Michigan Tech Music, and Robot101

See how the word “robot” first entered the human imagination with the play that introduced the word 101 years ago.

R.U.R. (which stands for Rossum’s Universal Robots) imagines a world where synthetic humanoid beings do virtually all work humans used to do. Discover how a 1920s playwright envisioned the first “robots” in this play that forever expanded the human imagination.

This semi-staged radio drama is part of the ROBOT101 event series at Michigan Tech celebrating 101 years of robots. Join on October 15 for a post-performance discussion.

Learn More

Backstage Jazz – It’s a Swing Thing || Oct. 21-22 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa
Presented by Michigan Tech Music

This superb concert recreates the feeling of a jazz club with you on stage with the musicians. The concert, emceed by Director of Jazz Studies Adam Meckler, will be performed by Michigan Tech Jazz Ensembles, the Jazz Lab Band, R&D Jazz Band, and Workshop Big Band.

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Attention students who took advantage of the free professional headshots offered by The Office of Alumni Engagement during Fall Career Fair: we are happy to share that your photos are ready! As promised, Emily Ruonavaara, a member of the Alumni Engagement staff, will email each individual’s photos to the email address given that day. Please keep an eye out for those to arrive in your inbox soon (if they haven’t already).

Students for Sustainability are kicking off the fall season with our 2022 Clothing Swap! If you are looking for an excuse to clean out your closet before winter, now is the perfect opportunity. The Clothing Swap is a fantastic way to get rid of your unwanted clothes sustainably and get new clothes in an environmentally conscious way. The Clothing Swap is FREE through the use of donations. Please feel free to donate used clothing in the coming weeks at the provided bins in Wadsworth, DHH, McNair, the Library, and the MUB. Everyone is welcome to stop by the Library between 12-4pm on Thursday, October 13th to find some new free clothes!

Participating in the 3MT can be a way for you to develop important communication and research skills, and to participate in the building of research culture at Michigan Tech. Cash prizes are also available to the top competitors and the people’s choice. In addition, the winners of the local 3MT competition are given a chance to represent Michigan Tech at the next level of competition, and potentially even national and international 3MT competitions, which provides an excellent networking and professional development opportunity.
Cash Prizes:

1st place: $300 l 2nd place: $150 l People’s Choice: $100

Study with CDI @ the Library (10/04 and 10/05)

The Center for Diversity DNA Inclusion has teamed up with the Van Pelt and Opie Library every other Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-5 PM for Study Hours. Librarians will be available during these study sessions and look forward to helping students make the most of the library’s resources. Attendees will be entered into our monthly giveaways!

CDI Resource Tours (10/06)

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is planning the CDI Resource Tour for this coming semester. Join to be entered to win one of our weekly prizes, including gift cards, headphones, and even a tablet! The CDI Resource Tour is designed to introduce students that frequent or utilize CDI to other incredible units on campus that can aid in their retention and graduation. Our goal is to demystify and inform students about the amazing work being done in different departments and offices and how it can help them during their Tech journey.

We want our students to be more comfortable asking for help, and showing them where and who they can ask for their specific needs is one way we can do this. We will be having students meet at CDI and then we will walk them over to another office. This week we will visit the Center for Student Mental Health & Well-being and Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title XI.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® is an annual event hosted by the Society of African American Men (SAAM) and Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and to raise awareness about gender-based violence. The event will take place on Wednesday, October, 5 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Registration will be held at the entrance of the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at noon. All donations will go to the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home.

The Centre for Student Mental Health and Well-being is excited to announce that October is MTU’s Mental Health Awareness Month! We have tons of fun events and information coming to you all of October! Take a peek at our social media and the poster below to get the events overview for the month! Don’t forget, you can bring your Be Well card along to any of our events and get a stamp. Once you have enough stamps you can turn the card in on our website in exchange for a free coffee (or equivalent item) voucher to the library. 

Let’s Taco ‘Bout It

Come eat some tacos and grab some resources from our Center in the MUB commons! We will have food out from 6-7 PM on Tuesday, October 11th!

Building Resilience

When faced with difficulty and challenges in life, how do you cope, adapt, and bounce back? This workshop focuses on the concept of resilience and how to build these skills and abilities to better cope with challenges and gain confidence in oneself to persevere when life is difficult.

Wednesdays @ 1:00 – 2:00pm – 10/05, 10/12. & 10/19

Register Here

The Sustainability Demonstration House (21680 Woodland Rd, just down the road from East McNair) will be hosting our 1st Open House of the year on Saturday, October 8th from 9 am-12 pm. Come to learn more about our house systems, including aquaponics, hydroponics, solar panels, a bee hive, efficient appliances, vermicompost, and many more.

New Music in the Mine || Oct 6 and 7 | 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Quincy Mine Hoist House

Get your tickets in advance for this annual sell-out! Hard hats are required — and provided — to hear this exciting new music by contemporary composers in the Quincy Mine hoist building.

Student tickets are free through Experience Tech fee and must be reserved in advance by emailing rozsa@mtu.edu.

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Judith Shatin Masterclass* || Oct 8 | 1 p.m. | Rozsa Backstage

Judith Shatin works with Michigan Tech student composers on original student compositions

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Stephen Rush in Recital || Oct 8 | 3 p.m. | Rozsa Backstage

Join us for a cozy backstage performance by guest pianist Stephen Rush!

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The Music of Judith Shatin* || Oct 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa Backstage

Performed by professional and local musicians, experience the compositions of Judith Shatin, including the world premiere of Terra Infirma, commissioned by the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department. 

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Lungs of the City || Oct 9 | 3 p.m. | Rozsa Backstage

A concert series of new chamber music celebrating public parks and commemorating the bicentennial of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted. In a cross-regional collaboration amongst a consortium of ensembles and presenters, concerts will take place in U.S. cities throughout 2022.

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R.U.R. || Oct 14-15, 20-22 | 7:30 p.m. | McArdle Theatre

by Karel Čapek | Adapted for Audio Drama by Lee Eric Shackleford

Presented by Michigan Tech Sound, Michigan Tech Music, and Robot101

See how the word “robot” first entered the human imagination with the play that introduced the word 101 years ago.

R.U.R. (which stands for Rossum’s Universal Robots) imagines a world where synthetic humanoid beings do virtually all work humans used to do. Discover how a 1920s playwright envisioned the first “robots” in this play that forever expanded the human imagination.

This semi-staged radio drama is part of the ROBOT101 event series at Michigan Tech celebrating 101 years of robots. Join on October 15 for a post-performance discussion.

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Unquiet Earth || Oct 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa 

Presented by Michigan Tech Music

Performed by the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra

The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra performs the Michigan premiere of Unquiet Earth by MIT composer, Elena Ruehr, a native of the U.P. This atmospheric work explores “the elements—Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ether—with a sense of both hope and concern for the planet.” Also featured is William Herschel’s Symphony No. 20, an 18th century gem re-discovered and edited by Michigan Tech Physics professor, Bryan Suits. The program is bookended by the Blue Danube Waltzes and Romanian Rhapsody No. 1.

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Team and court registration are closed, but you can still participate in several Homecoming events next week! Join the Tech Traditions Committee for:

–T-shirt Swap in collaboration with SAVE, Monday, October 3 at 2:00 PM in the MUB Circle (Donate to the Husky Food Pantry or Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home and receive a free shirt, check out the link for full details)

–Trivia Night in collaboration with Residence Education, Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM in the Wads Annex

–Cardboard Boats are always worth coming to watch! Friday, October 7 at 4:00 PM at Kestner Waterfront Park

–Homecoming Tailgate FREE food and fun from 11 AM -1 PM in Lot 24 near the Kearly Stadium entrance on Saturday, October 8.

-Homecoming Game vs Wayne State University and Court Crowning at 1 PM on Sherman Field on Saturday, October 8. The first 400 spectators will receive free giveaways!

Keweenaw Pride is hosting six events to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride in the Keweenaw for the week of October 9th-15th! The events, culminating in the 23rd Annual Drag Show on Saturday, October 15th, are open and free for all students to attend. Details of each specific event are listed in the photo to the right.

IM Sports registration is open for FALL 2022 activities!

Register your team or as a free agent at www.imleagues.com/mtu

If you have any questions, please contact Craig Pellizzaro at 906-487-3040 or crpelliz@mtu.edu.

Bake NOT Sale!

Stop by and say hi today outside of the library where we are giving away free baked goods starting at 2pm (seriously – there’s no catch. Just free food)! We will have brownies, cookies, lemon bars, chex mix, and cupcakes. Get it while you can! We hope to see you there!

Fearless Workshop

Fear is great when we are running from a bear, but what about the small daily fears around not being good enough? In this workshop, we will discuss the places fear originates, as well as ways you can work to reduce your fear and lean into your potential.

When: Starts this Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Register on our website!
Contact wellness@mtu.edu for more information.

Building Career Confidence Workshop

Wishing you had a little more confidence in your job search, interviews, future work relationships, and more? This workshop will focus on building confidence, and self-care during the job search, and give you skills to handle your emotions during the job search and beyond.

When: Starts this Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Register on our website! 
Email wellness@mtu.edu for more information. 

Flu Shot Clinics

Mark your calendars! Flu shot clinics will be returning to campus in October! All of the pre-event information is available to students on our website! Bring your Be Well card along and get it stamped!   

When and where:

October 4th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Rozsa

October 11th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Rozsa

October 18th, 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM, SDC

October 25th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Rozsa

Please contact wellness@mtu.edu with any questions. 

Let’s Talk With Cookies and Coloring Books

Let’s Talk is coming back to campus! We are kicking this recurring event off with Cookies and Coloring Books. Come by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI)  to color and eat cookies with a counselor from our center! We would love to see you there!   

When and where:

September 29th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, CDI

Please contact smwoodru@mtu.edu with any questions. 

Stop by the Alley Makerspace for a free and fun event this Friday, 9/30 from 6-8pm. Make yourself a bookmark from the wood of your choice- including zebrawood, purple heart, padauk, rosewood, and many more. Gain experience with basic woodworking and wood-burning, or just have fun painting with friends!

Join the Western UP Food Systems Collaborative on Sunday, October 2nd for the first annual Harvest Celebration! All are welcome to this free event to celebrate and learn from farmers, gardeners, and local food enthusiasts. You can catch North Harvest CSA doing a fermentation demonstration, Apple Acres Farm giving a talk on the benefits of tinctures, and Tapiola Homestead showing the key to beautifully braided bread. The Harvest Celebration will conclude with a farm tour at the wonderful Mother Farmer in Ewen. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as an opportunity for folks to barter and trade items such as garden abundance, vegetables, seeds, honey, jam, and more.

The event will take place from 1-4 pm EST starting at the Stannard Township Park Pavilion 14190 US 45 Bruce Crossing, MI followed by the farm tour at 4 pm ET at Mother Farmer 23771 Old M28 Ewen, MI.

The facebook event can be found here [https://tinyurl.com/sbhyfr8t].

The Western UP Food Systems Collaborative is a grassroots coalition of food growers and procurers, public health and civic partners, scientists, educators, land and water stewards, students, and all community members.

Do you have an innovative idea that could disrupt the status quo and “business as usual”? Pitch your idea at the Idea Pitch Competition. Each contestant will have two minutes to share their idea in an interactive community setting.

Judges will vote to select top pitches and award cash prizes to the top contestants:

• First place: $200
• Second place: $100
• Third place: $50
• Honorable mention: $25 (two prizes offered)
• Audience favorite: $25

This event will be hosted in the GLRC from 5:00-7:00 pm on October 4th.  Snacks will be available.

Contact: huskyinnovate@mtu.edu with any questions.  

Whether you are pitching or joining us as an audience member, please register by 10/2. 

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is having a game night. It is open to everyone in the Michigan Tech Community and will be held this Saturday, October 1st, over in Fisher 326 and 328 from 4-8pm. Everyone is welcome to join and we will have a variety of games to choose from.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

In this action-packed comedy, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, channeling his iconic characters as he’s caught between a superfan (Pedro Pascal) and a CIA agent (Tiffany Haddish).

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is rated R 

Friday and Saturday at 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30

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

Mu Beta Psi is putting on a Charity 5k for local school music programs on October 15th at 8 am starting at the MUB. Signing up before Oct. 1st to get a t-shirt with registration. For more information or questions please contact mrclark@mtu.edu

The form to register is here: https://forms.gle/q8httt6sKNoyC4467

Involvement link here: https://www.involvement.mtu.edu/event/8386547

Samantha Ege* — Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 28-30
Presented by the Rozsa and Michigan Tech Music

The culturally unique and diverse music of women and Black Renaissance composers are the focus of Samantha Ege’s residency at the Rozsa. Ege is an internationally recognized concert pianist, renowned public speaker and award-winning researcher. This Wednesday through Friday (Sept. 28-30), Ege will perform, speak and lead a piano workshop for local pianists.

Ege is a leading interpreter and scholar of 20th century composer Florence Price, the first African American woman to have her symphony played by a major American orchestra. Her performance will include two of Price’s works.

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New Music Weekend— Oct 6-9

Presented by Michigan Tech Music

Coordinated by New Music at Michigan Tech

The following performances are included in New Music Weekend

New Music in the Mine — Oct 6&7

Judith Shatin Masterclass* – Oct 8

The Music of Judith Shatin*-Oct 8

Stephen Rush in Recital – Oct 8

Lungs of the City – Oct 9

The Jazz Problem — Friday, Sept. 30
Presented by Michigan Tech Music
Performed by the Superior Wind Symphony

Friday evening, the annual outdoor concert on Walker Lawn returns! The Superior Wind Symphony looks back at the Etude Magazine article from 100 years ago titled “The Jazz Problem,” and plays as much music by the doubters and the enthusiasts as they can.

Learn more about The Jazz Problem.

Naila Ansari’s Movement of Joy*† — Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Presented by the Rozsa

Wish that you experienced more joy in your life? Naila Ansari and her interdisciplinary artists will be here Friday and Saturday (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) with that goal in mind. Join in through a Lunch and Learn conversation, free workshop and performance that includes song, spoken word, story and movement.

View all Naila Ansari’s Movement of Joy events.