December 5, 2017, Vol. 24, No. 7

by Presidential Search Committee

The University’s Presidential Search Committee (PSC) and search consultants from Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates continue to make progress in the search for Michigan Tech’s next president. The PSC and the Board of Trustees appreciate the contributions from the University community as well as the continued interest in the search.

The update meetings, . . . [ Full Story ]

The Michigan Tech Huskies made their ninth all-time appearance in the NCAA Division II Tournament Thursday as the No. 8 seed in the Midwest Region. The Huskies fell to the top-seeded Lewis Flyers 3-1 inside the Neil Carey Arena. Tech won set three 25-21 but fell 25-14 and 25-16 in the first two frames and . . . [ Full Story ]

Over the course of his life, John Opie has been a Michigan Technological University student, an active alumnus, a Board of Trustees member and an extremely generous benefactor. Now the retired GE executive is the recipient of the University’s highest honor.

University President Glenn Mroz announced he has presented Opie with the Melvin Calvin Medal . . . [ Full Story ]

The Keweenaw Time Traveler Explore App is now ready for general use! The public test version, which has been available since we launched in June 2017, has been replaced with a fully-functional version that gives users access to historical maps loaded with information about the people who shaped the Copper Country’s past. Plus, you can add . . . [ Full Story ]

Volcanism is sometimes like food poisoning, where the Earth spews forth unstable material. New research suggests that a significant pulse of volatile carbon was released from the Earth’s mantle around 500 million years ago. But why?

Although volcanoes do not eat, some form as underlying magma consumes and digests unstable parts of the Earth’s mantle. . . . [ Full Story ]

Two Michigan Tech researchers study exercise habits, health and whether standing or sitting while working affects how arteries stiffen.

By now you’ve probably heard the edict from the health community: Sitting is the new smoking. Perhaps you’ve converted to a standing desk, or maybe you have a reminder on your phone to get up once . . . [ Full Story ]

Startup companies founded by Michigan Technological University professors brought home more than half a million dollars from the 2017 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition.

Orbion Space Technology, a firm founded by Professor L. Brad King, took top prize in the competition in Detroit on Nov. 16.   Orbion won 0,000 in cash and an additional ,000 . . . [ Full Story ]

Since its founding by Michigan Tech in 1965, the Great Lakes Invitational Hockey Tournament has brought thousands of Michigan Tech fans together for one of the greatest traditions in college hockey.

Connect with fellow Huskies in the 1701 Pub (upper concourse, southwest corner near the Meijer entrance) an hour prior to each Michigan Tech game. . . . [ Full Story ]

Michigan Tech’s Office of Federal Relations, the Department of Social Sciences, and Career Services have developed the Washington Experience to introduce students to careers in public policy.

This new program offers two opportunities for Michigan Tech students to spend time in our nation’s capital and to learn in-person about professional careers in public policy.

To . . . [ Full Story ]

As we approach the end of the 2017 calendar year, we want to take a moment to remind our alumni and friends that there is still time to make an annual contribution in support of Michigan Tech—and receive a 2017 tax deduction on your federal tax return (if you itemize.)

You can phone the Michigan . . . [ Full Story ]

Navigating life after graduation can be tricky, especially when the first loan payments are due, but we’re here for you. Join us on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. EST for a live web chat  about loans, budgeting, and continued career support.

Dan ’10 and Kaylee ’12 Madrid paid off all of their . . . [ Full Story ]

Dates for Moosewatch 2018 are confirmed! Join us in the field to participate in wolf-moose research on Isle Royale. You will find information about Moosewatch research expeditions, dates, photos, and how to apply on our website.

We hope to see many of you on the island this summer!

Come cheer on your Hockey Huskies in Las Vegas!

Season Snowfall: 20.25 inches

As of December 4, 2017

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Michigan Technological University has the perfect summer adventure for them!

As an alumni, you know Michigan Tech is special and Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs (SYP) are not your ordinary summer camp.  At this camp, participants perform chemical diagnostics, program video games, launch hand-built rockets, and analyze crime scenes! You can give your . . . [ Full Story ]

Do you long for the days of playing broomball on a frozen rink in the middle of a Copper Country winter?

Gather up your team and dust off your gear. You’ll have your chance to relive the glory at the Alumni/Student Broomball Invitational during Winter Carnival 2018, February 9-10!

A Tech tradition since 2009, this . . . [ Full Story ]

Find links to videos, articles, and updates on your favorite Husky teams here.

Huskies across campus are filling the library, brewing that extra pot of coffee, and getting ready for exams. Some will be leaving Tech forever in just a few short days. What are your favorite memories from your last year at Michigan Tech? Email us: techalum@mtu.edu.

Bob ’07 and Trisha ’08 Evans welcomed baby Jasper Grit on October 19, 2017. Jasper weighed in at 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long.

-Congrats Bob and Trisha! -SW

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Troy ’12 and Andrea ’11 (Taglione) Bouman are excited to announce . . . [ Full Story ]

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Miss the great Keweenaw lifestyle? If you’re looking for a way to get back to this awesome corner of the world, check out these positions available right here at Michigan Tech.

View a listing of our on-campus career opportunities.

Check out the LinkedIn group exclusively for Michigan Tech Alumni.

Visit the Career Tools web page for more options.

Do you want to return to the Copper Country? View the Keweenaw Professional Jobs.

Explore new opportunities in Michigan at Pure Michigan Talent Connect.