Hollis Aitkens
- Communications Coordinator
- orientation@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3558
- Wahtera Center - Admin room 159
About me
- Major: Computer Science
- Hometown: Trenton, MI
- Year at Michigan Tech: Second
- Favorite thing about Michigan Tech: The community up here is wonderful and has been a key part of me being able to thrive on this campus.
- Biggest Firs Year Mistake: I bit off more than I could chew academically and felt undeserving of the help I needed.
- Piece of Advice: Be kind to people, but remember you're a person too.
- Pronouns: he/him/his and they/them/theirs
Anna Kavanaugh
- Co-Training Coordinator
- orientation@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3558
- Wahtera Center - Admin room 154
About me
- Major: Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Science & Society
- Hometown: Berkley, MI
- Year at Michigan Tech: 4th
- Favorite thing about Michigan Tech: My favorite thing about Michigan Tech are the people here. They make the place and experience better.
- Biggest first year mistake: Don't sign up for too much at once. Try out a lot of new things, but be careful of overcommitting yourself.
- Piece of advice: Take advantage of where you live. The Keweenaw has a lot to offer, some of which you won't be able to find anywhere else in the world.
Madeleine Kmieciak
- Programming Coordinator
- orientation@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3558
- Wahtera Center - Admin room 159
About me
- Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Bio Focus)
- Hometown: Farmington, MI
- Year at Michigan Tech: 4th
- Favorite thing about Michigan Tech: The scenic views in the fall.
- Biggest First Year Mistake: Trying to juggle 18 credits with a research position. It left me little time to rest.
- Piece of Advice: Don't forget the MTU staff are here to help you learn and thrive. Talk to your professors. It's worth the anxiety for that bit of personal connection.
Austin McFarlane
- Co-Training Coordinator
- orientation@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3558
- Wahtera Center - Admin Building - room 154
About me
- Major: Scientific and Technical Communication
- Hometown: Detroit, MI
- Year at Michigan Tech: 5th
- Favorite thing about Michigan Tech: I love to walk on the Tech Trails and clear my mind.
- Biggest first year mistake: Committing myself to too many different avenues.
- Piece of advice: Take your time and give yourself grace, it's a marathon, not a race.
Skylar Spitzley
- Logistics Coordinator
- orientation@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3558
- Wahtera Center - Admin Building - room 154
About me
- Major: Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Hometown: Ovid, MI
- Year at Tech: Second
- Favorite thing about Michigan Tech: My favorite thing about Tech is the community and amount of opportunities Tech has to offer.
- Biggest First Year Mistake: Not taking time for myself. I was involved in a lot of student orgs and I was taking intensive course loads, so not taking a moment to breathe or an hour or two a week for myself was a big mistake. It's so important to let your body and mind rest, so you can succeed in academia and in life.
- Piece of Advice: It's okay to ask for help. You are not dumb for asking for help. The resources are her and staff and faculty want to help you.
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers