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October 11–17, 2006, Number 415—http://www.mtu.edu/current/parentnet/
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Student Groups—
Media, Sports, and Campus-Wide

This is the second article focusing on the opportunities that await your students as far as getting involved on campus. This week I will be touching on some of the different media, sports and campus-wide programming groups. A full listing of all student organizations can be found at the Student Organizations website. There you can see all the student organizations listed alphabetically or by category.

Media
Students interested in different types of media will not be disappointed when it comes to Michigan Tech. There are many opportunities on campus for students to get involved and show off their creative side.

  1. Michigan Tech Lode—For students who like journalism and writing, Michigan Tech produces a weekly newspaper that is run by students. They write articles, take pictures, and conduct interviews on events happening around the campus.
  2. Daily Bull—If your student likes writing but also has a crazy sense of humor, the Daily Bull may be a good fit for them. It is a daily, one-page publication that is only meant to makes students laugh.
  3. Film Board—If your student is more interested in movies than writing, the Film Board is a group of movie aficionados. The group shows weekly movies in Fisher 135 for only $2.00. Students in the group pick the movies that will be showing and get an advanced, private screening of each.
  4. WMTU—Students with an interest in radio and music often become involved with the local radio station. WMTU is located in the basement of Wadsworth Hall and allows students to become DJ’s; giving them their own radio show and allowing them to play whatever music excites them.

Sports
At Michigan Tech, there are a plethora of things to do outside. No matter what the season, there are always a few student groups that are smiling. During the fall and spring, groups such as the Copper Country Cycling Club, Frisbee club, Soccer clubs, and the Rowing club can be seen throughout the campus, on the fields near the Student Development Complex and on the Portage.

As soon as the snow starts falling, a number of other student groups start to get excited. The Alpine and Nordic ski clubs along with the snowmobile club (Sledheads) can’t wait to get outside and tackle the weather that Houghton and the Copper Country can produce.
Of course, groups that meet and play indoors at the SDC can go all year without any worry of the outdoor weather. This is where the majority of the clubs hold meetings and events; everything from hockey to swing dancing. Check the Recreation Section for the full list of athletic groups.

Campus-Wide programs
There are a handful of student groups that fall into the Campus-Wide section of student organizations. Although most clubs at Michigan Tech get students involved in campus activities, the purpose of these groups is to provide events that cater to the entire student body.

  1. Memorial Union Board—Promotes the use of the Memorial Union Building (MUB) and its facilities for the benefit of Michigan Tech. Many events are held in the ballrooms or commons that are often free to students.
  2. Inter-Residence Hall Council—The IRHC serves as a communication link between the different residence halls. The group’s work impacts the living environment in the residence halls and campus community. They sponsor and take part in a number of campus activities throughout the year.
  3. Student Entertainment Board—The SEB organizes and presents contemporary concerts, musicals, comedy shows, and related events to Michigan Tech and the community.

Hopefully your student will not be afraid to really get involved on campus. There are many clubs and groups, so I am sure your student can find one they feel comfortable in. Just remind them that their school work must come first, because is it very easy to get over-involved and forget to study. If there are any questions I didn’t answer about a certain group or just joining groups in general, feel free to drop me an email.

If there are ever any concerns or topics that you feel should be addressed, please send me a personal email and I will try my best to include them in my future articles.

Until next week,      


Jeremy