August 29, 2017, Vol. 23, No. 26

As a child, Tanner Kero learned the fundamentals of hockey at Michigan Tech’s Hockey School. This summer, Kero, a rising star with the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL, gave back.

The youngsters who attended Hockey School at Michigan Technological University this summer received a rare treat. Among the instructors at the three, week-long camps was a . . . [ Full Story ]

A new study suggests that non-native worms are eating up the forest floor, causing sugar maples to die back and perhaps harming other forest dwellers.

The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out, and corpses aren’t the only casualties. A Michigan Technological University scientist has fingered non-native earthworms as a primary culprit in the decline . . . [ Full Story ]

William Cooke moved back to the Copper Country to connect exercise physiology and community outreach.

The Portage Health Foundation helped found three endowed professor positions. Cooke, who taught and did research previously at Michigan Technological University, is returning as the Portage Health Foundation Endowed Professor of Preventative and Community Health.

The motto of his new . . . [ Full Story ]

Mathematics professor Qiuying Sha studies statistical genetics and is ready to do health by the numbers.

Sha is the new Portage Health Foundation Endowed Professor of Population Health. In her new role, she wants to make sure people aren’t treated as numbers in a system—rather number crunching should work in favor of people’s individual health.

by Kirk McDonnell, Director Athletic Communication

Michigan Tech, in conjunction with streaming partner Stretch Internet, is pleased to announce that fans can now access live and on-demand streaming content though custom applications on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.

These apps will provide fans a seamless way to access content directly on their . . . [ Full Story ]

A shout out to the Michigan Tech graduates who work at Black and Veatch. You represent Michigan Tech with pride!

Alumni in the photo: Jared Aymen, Adam Gutchak, Mark Devich, Jacob Augsburger, Scott Brow, Kevin Mears, Peter Warnstrom, Todd Krone, Joseph Rozner, Kunal Chitnis, Scott Geverink, Samuel Riley, Dustin Hanes, Katina Myers, Kyle Frazier, Zhengjie . . . [ Full Story ]

The Daily Tribune published an article about the unveiling of the new Chevy Camaro ZL1, Chevrolet’s new NASCAR Cup race car, quoting alumnus Pat Suhy ’88 ’90, manager of Chevrolet’s NASCAR Competition Group. See here.

Celebrate the Women of Michigan Tech. T-shirts available in black, pink and gray. Show your pride, Huskies. Purchase here.

Robert L. (Bob) Smith ’77, associate dean for engagement in the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment and head of the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, was recently named president of the Society of Wood Science and Technology.

Read more here.

by Bethany Jones

Lisa Gordillo (VPA), (pictured on the left in the photo) traveled to  Quetzaltenango, Guatemala for her recent exhibition at the Centro Cultural Efrain Recinos, July 15 – Aug. 1. She also worked on an installation for Tierra Adentro, the International Poetry Festival of Aguacatan, where she created a sculpture in the Rio . . . [ Full Story ]

Michigan Tech is conducting a search for its next president and input from the entire Michigan Tech community is essential. We want to learn your thoughts about the University’s priorities and the qualities, skills, and experiences you will be looking for in the next president. Consultants from the executive search firm, Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, will . . . [ Full Story ]

On August 17 Schmohz Brewery hosted the West Michigan chapter fish fry with fish provided by Capt. Ken Glupker ’73, operator of Jireh Charters. His wife, Judy, caught around 85 Walleye between charters, which netted 55 pounds of fish, plenty to feed more than 60 people who attended this year’s event. Fishing raffle tickets . . . [ Full Story ]

Michigan Tech alumni and friends in the Seattle area gathered for a casual evening at the Rooftop Brewing Company. Special thanks to chapter volunteer Leanne Jensen’09 for helping host the event!

For more event photos and to keep up with what is happening with the Seattle Chapter check them out on Facebook.

More than 90 Michigan Tech alumni, friends and family took to the Tech Trail on August 5 for the Keweenaw Alumni Chapter 5k Run/Walk for Scholarship. ,688 was raised to help support scholarships for local Michigan Tech students and the Cross Country team.

Congratulations to the winners: