Announcements
Construction Update - Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness
Construction of the Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness has started at the project site between the Administration Building and the Memorial Union Building (MUB).
Please note the following changes within this area of main campus:
- Road and walkway closures: Hubbell Street (east side of site), College Avenue (north side of site), the current Lot 11 location, and a portion of Lot 27 are closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic as designated on the Site Utilization Plan below.
- Parking: Lot 11 has been relocated to the west side of Lot 1, and Lot 27 remains partially open with 44 spaces. Also, 73 additional spaces have been added to Lot 14.
- Construction impacts: Expect construction noise and activity near the project site. Planned utility disruptions will be communicated in advance.
- Safety: Please remain alert near construction areas and follow all posted signage and safety directions.
The project Site Utilization Plan below shows the construction limits, site fence location, and designated pedestrian walkways. This site utilization plan may change depending on construction needs. For a text description of changes, please see the FY27 Campus Parking Adjustments.
Project Highlight
Building Wellness: Construction begins for Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness
Construction for the Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness has begun at the project site located between the Administration Building and Memorial Union Building.
This modern facility, promoting campus wellness programming and holistic care, will be located between the Memorial Union and Administration buildings. The Center will support the four pillars of Michigan Tech's Be Well Initiative: Live Well, Play Well, Connect Well, and Recharge Well. The Center will advance student emotional, physical and mental health, with dedicated space for instructional areas, a fitness center, locker rooms, group training rooms, a medical clinic, outreach and prevention offices, and accessible wellness amenities throughout. The target opening is planned for the fall of 2028.
To learn more about this project, visit MTU's wellness page. To "watch us build", visit our live webcam.
Success Stories
Central Energy Plant Continues to Modernize
The Central Energy Plant celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025, providing steam, hot water, humidification and electricity to most of the campus buildings. During its lifetime, the plant has been modernized and improved in many ways. In the 1950s, the plant was fueled by coal, and the operation was labor-intensive and fairly manual. Today, you will find a modern, clean and automated plant that is well-maintained.
The most recent upgrade involved replacing older lighting systems with energy-efficient LED lights controlled by sensors. During the retrofit work, the lighting circuit for the main plant area carried 13 amps of electrical load, after the replacement, the total draw was only 1 amp. This project was eligible for an energy rebate, which Michigan Tech uses to perform additional energy-saving projects.
Another benefit of the lighting upgrade was the immediate improvement in the work environment; bright, flicker-free lighting makes a significant difference for the operators and maintenance technicians in the facility. Excellent lighting improves visibility, reduces eye strain and enhances overall comfort in the space. It saves energy AND makes the plant a better place to work.
