Campus Life

International students cooked up a buffet table laden with native dishes for the 3rd annual International Food Festival.

A Michigan Tech graduate student works with scientists and conservationists on two continents to rescue the golden-winged warbler, a tiny migratory bird that breeds in the upper midwest and Canada.

In the 2009 National Survey of Student Engagement, Michigan Tech students report a supportive campus environment, active and collaborative learning. 

Beginning with the Par and Grill restaurant, Mark Maroste, manager of the Portage Lake Golf Course, says it was a very good season. But he has even more planned for the future.

Native Americans, Tech community celebrate 14th annual powwow on campus.

The Oct. 31, 2009, Safehouse has been cancelled to help prevent the spread of flu in the community.

sand castles, a tug of war and lots more

The generosity of Pat Nelson, a longtime donor, is bringing varsity women's soccer to Michigan Tech.

A Tech undergrad who hopes for a career in alternative energy scores an internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

It was the 2009 edition of the traditional Homecoming Powderpuff football game, and the action was spirited. There were a couple of differences, though: the cheerleaders were male, some in long dresses, and the players were women.

Students, companies compare notes for job opportunities at Tech's fall Career Fair.

Michigan Tech alumnus Erick Dyke ’91 was remembered as a student who studied everything but his studies for a while. Then he met his future wife, Michelle (Gornowicz), also a 1991 Michigan Tech graduate. He started focusing on school, received his computer science degree and launched a successful video game development company, n-Space.

Erick passed away recently, but his memory lives on through an endowed scholarship fund, the largest such fund in the University’s history.

Michigan Tech’s 2009 Homecoming features three hockey games, two football games (one NCAA, one not), a parade, alumni broomball, the traditional hilarity involving cardboard boats, and lots more.

Over 300 families coming to experience Tech and the Copper Country

Michigan Tech "Dances with Diversity" and celebrates Parade of Nations. 

70 nations will be represented in the 2009 Parade of Nations.

Michigan Tech's enrollment rose again this school year, topping last year's number.

Michigan Tech students explore underlying causes of hatred and violence with "Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands" author Susan Carol McCarthy

The daughter of slain civil rights activists tells what got her through and keeps her going.

The atmosphere at Tech’s first cross country meet was low-key, and the trail was soggy. Coach Joe Haggenmiller wasn’t too concerned about finishes by his teams of men and women runners.

Vaccinations, health recommendations and more

Late August might seem an odd time of the year to discuss skiing, but Nick Sirdenis will chat about the sport and Mont Ripley Ski Hill anytime. In fact, he and his crew are quite busy on this sunny, mid-60s Wednesday, and, in part, it’s El Niño’s fault.

Susan Carol McCarthy, author of "Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands," and Evangeline Moore, daughter of slain civil rights activists Harry T. and Harriette M. Moore, address Michigan Tech students.

Using rock and roll to educate on the risks of drinking

New Leader Commands Army ROTC Program

Dining Services adds new venue

President Glenn Mroz hosted emeriti faculty at a luncheon in their honor.

Chili cooks from Forestry, Accounting Services and Sponsored Programs compete for awards in annual Chili Challenge. 

It started with certificates and pins awarded to the Class of 1959, as they joined the Golden M's: 50 years or more since graduating. Later, as the microphone was passed around, the stories began.

Veteran volleyball coach Orlando Gonzalez has been named head coach of Michigan Tech's volleyball program.

Emergency responders practice firefighting, handling hazardous materials.

Tech Talks, gospel music, chili, basketball, pasties, canoeing, biking, hiking, waterfalls . . . 

Change is in the air—and on the grounds—of Michigan Tech thanks to an innovative new construction project. 

We had the pleasure of talking with alumnus Jim Cooper, visiting from Arizona, who earned a degree in metallurgy in 1939 and parlayed it to worldwide achievement. Jim spent nearly 40 years in the mining industry, much of it in Mexico, and at one time his operation was the most efficient in the world. “That,” he says without a touch of swagger, “was probably, in the business sense, as outstanding as you can do.”

Proud parents watch as their sons learn the fundamentals of hockey at Michigan Tech's hockey camp. 

Tech’s Portage Lake Golf Course hosted the Upper Peninsula Ladies Golf Association championship for the first time. 

Eight students from the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership at Michigan Tech had a thrill of a lifetime--meeting President Barack Obama when he visited Ghana. 

Michigan Tech has received federal funding to address a persistent problem on campus: high-risk drinking, which is a critical issue nationwide.

Jacob "Jake" Parkhurst, a community coordinator and resident in Wadsworth Hall, died Saturday evening in a car accident on US 41 near Copper Harbor, just north of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.

Michigan Tech is realigning programs to create an outreach and multicultural affairs center within Student Life, part of the Division of Student Affairs.

Although student loans are increasing everywhere, the average debt that Michigan Tech students owe at graduation is well below the national average.

Craig Otis didn't like any of the calendar programs he used in high school, so he made one himself.

Computer science student Gary Phillips on his (former) fascination with a code not even the CIA could break.

An Executive Order cutting more than $300 million from the current year's budget does not affect the base budgets of the state universities, including Michigan Tech.

Heidi Bostic is happy to finally sing the praises of Librarian David Bezotte, whom she calls Michigan Tech's "unsung hero."

Professor Richard Honrath, a leader of Michigan Tech's atmospheric sciences program and recipient of the 2006 Research Award, died Friday, April 17, in a kayaking accident on the Silver River in Baraga County.

The campus and community are invited to a welcome home celebration for the Michigan Tech women’s basketball team, who made it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division II National Championship in San Antonio. The Huskies were defeated by Minnesota State Mankato Tuesday, in a hard-fought, 61-53 battle.

Work harder than you can imagine, play harder than you ever dreamed. Draw a bead on an audacious goal. And then, come March 24, you just might find yourself competing in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.

The Michigan Tech Huskies won the 2009 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship with a 69-52 score over Indianapolis at the Bank of Kentucky Center Monday night. The Number 22-ranked Huskies are headed for San Antonio for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight! Tech led by as many as 25 points and stayed on top down the stretch to claim the program's second regional title and the first since 1993.

Former school superintendent appointed to eight-year term

Do you "hope" that everyone will start living more sustainably to save the environment? If so, you may be doing more harm than good.

Governor Jennifer Granholm has presented a budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year that would cut higher education appropriations by 3 percent.

Phi Kappa Tau brought home the gold in Michigan Tech's 2009 Winter Carnival statue competition, nabbing first place among the University's highly competitive fraternities.

When gowns sparkle, piano keys tickle, and extraterrestrials take over the Keweenaw for a nibble of pasty, it can mean only one thing--the 2009 Winter Carnival Queen Coronation has commenced.

When the campus comes alive for Winter Carnival on Wednesday's all-nighter, there are two things you can count on, in addition to snow statue building and cold temperatures: good food and lots of music.

Winter Carnival celebrates Houghton's unique winter weather.

There are bold things being done in the dead of night at this time of year.

Marshalls endow $700,000 scholarship fund

Max Seel, professor of physics and longtime dean of the College of Sciences and Arts, has been named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs.

When the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge kicks off March 16, 2009, at Michigan Technological University, it will celebrate a milestone: a decade devoted to developing greener, quieter snow machines.

Strategic planning and careful financial management has positioned Michigan Tech to weather future financial storms.

The Michigan Tech Board of Control authorized planning and design work for new apartment-style student housing.

"Michigan Tech continues to make excellent progress under Glenn's leadership," said Board of Control Chair Russell A. Gronevelt.

here will be a new way to watch the turbulent stock market on the Michigan Tech campus.

Services will be held at Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Ludington.

Michigan Tech is celebrating Constitution Day.

Largest enrollment in 25 years

Dozens of Michigan Tech students opened their hearts and emptied their wallets Thursday, not for iPhones, concert tickets or even textbooks, but to build schools for the poorest of the poor.

At 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Dow 641

Bestselling author Greg Mortenson comes to campus

Michigan Tech is implementing an emergency communications service called Safety First Alert.

With the click of a mouse, students, faculty and staff at Michigan Tech can now access an interactive online rideboard to find a ride or rider.

Free skiing, tennis and much more

Michigan Technological University's Board of Control approved a fiscal year 2009 budget.

An effort to further police investigation

The University's Board of Control today authorized issuing $6.15 million in bonds for buildings and facilities.

Les Cook, vice president for student affairs at Michigan Technological University, was recently voted vice president of Region IV-East of NASPA.

Tenured and tenure-track faculty at Michigan Technological University have voted not to continue being represented by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in collective bargaining.

In partnership with the Women's Basketball Coaches' Association, Michigan Tech Athletics is participating in Think Pink Week.

Michigan Technological University has earned top marks for campus safety in a survey conducted by Reader's Digest.

Funeral information announced, donations requested to benefit ski patrol

State Rep. George Cushingberry, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, to keynote MLK Banquet

7K of X-C trails now lit until 10 p.m. nightly, new lift improves access on the east side of Mt. Ripley

Michigan Tech will receive $49,028,200 from higher education bill passed by state Legislature.

The second phase of the Center for Integrated Learning and Information Technology tops Michigan Technological University's 2009 Capital Outlay Budget Request.

Scores up in seven of 10 categories

Free trips on the research vessel, ice cream social

Marquette businessman Stephen J. Hicks has been appointed to Michigan Tech's Board of Control.

Michigan Technological University's Board of Control adopted a balanced budget Thursday, June 21, for the 2007-08 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

Lead gifts from the Robbins family and Portage Health will extend cross-country skiing into the evening.

Michigan Tech outdrew Northern Michigan University, 136 to 126 pints, to win the annual Blood Drive Competition held Jan. 24.

Over 170 companies sent representatives to Michigan Tech's winter career fair, held on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

"Trust and Troth - The Passion that is Research Integrity"

The Second Annual Railroad Night, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6-9 p.m. at the Spica Restaurant (known as Northern Lights) in Houghton.

Delt Sig's hanging gardens named number one

Congressman Bart Stupak to attend

The cost of living is 7 percent lower-than-average in Houghton.

Dan Greenlee, Michigan Tech's chief financial officer and treasurer of the Board of Control, has agreed to also serve as CFO and director of operations of the Michigan Tech Fund.

We're Lucky 7.

An employee of Northland Electric of White Pine died Saturday, Oct. 14, in an accident at Michigan Tech.

Michigan Tech's Board of Control adopted a balanced budget Thursday for the 2006-07 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

George Butvilas, vice chairman of Republic Bancorp and a longtime supporter of Michigan Technological University, has been elected chair of the Michigan Tech Fund Board.

Biggest snowball, most snow angels, biggest snowball fight

The Board of Control has found the performance of President Glenn D. Mroz to be exceptional following a formal review process at its meeting on April 28.

The Board of Control authorized a $500,000 bond issue Friday, April 28, to establish a childcare center on campus.

More than 900 students earning degrees

Transportation bill includes funding

Student designs high-voltage Mercedes stunt

An opportunity to express all concerns

Blizzard a bonus for the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge

You're invited: Grand Opening Ceremonies, Static Display, Handling and Acceleration tests, Awards Banquet

Biggest snowball, most snow angels, biggest snowball fight

SAE competition at Tech March 13-18.

Goals are to enhance efficienty, accomplish Strategic Plan goals.

Four hundred to graduate at Midyear Commencement

Action opens the door to new museum construction.

Generous gift to promote learning in technological leadership.