August 2009

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.

Unlike graduate schools nationwide, Michigan Tech attracted more international graduate students this year than last.

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

Michigan Tech's undergraduate engineering programs rose in the latest US News & World Report rankings, placing 64th in the nation among engineering schools whose highest degree is a doctorate.Environmental Engineering ranked 15th and Materials Science and Engineering ranked 17th nationally.

First-year students to discuss Susan Carol McCarthy's "Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands"

Dining Services adds new venue

Michigan Tech has hired seven new faculty members in six different departments to conduct research in computational discovery and innovation. It is the University's second Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative.

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

GM has given three hybrid vehicles to Michigan Tech for research and education.

Research team led by physics chair Ravindra Pandey models the ultimate tiny transistor

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.

In a special Tech Talk during Alumni Reunion 2009, Research Professor Rolf Peterson shared tales and videos of 50 years of wolf-moose research at Isle Royale National Park. 

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

Emergency responders practice firefighting, handling hazardous materials.

Michigan Tech will develop undergraduate and graduate hybrid electric curricula with federal stimulus funds.

Detroit-area class to be led by Jeff Naber

The late Ed Haltenhoff, who served 15 years on Michigan Tech's civil and environmental engineering faculty, was inducted July 29 into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame.