October 12, 2026

Midterm grades submission open today, Oct. 12, at noon and will close at noon on Monday, Oct. 19.

Midterm grades must be submitted for all first-year students and transfer students in their first year at Tech. The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success coordinates outreach to these students based on the midterm grades submitted. This supports timely intervention for students who may be experiencing academic and/or other difficulties.

Electronic Grade Submission
Instructors have two options for electronic grade submission. They may submit grades by going to Experience and, on the Faculty Grading Self Service card, clicking on "Faculty Self Service Grade Submission" and following the prompts. Those with larger class sizes where grades have already been totaled in Canvas may submit midterm grades via Canvas by going to Experience and clicking on "Course Tools" in the Faculty Grading Self Service card and using the Grade Wizard to first extract them from Canvas and then submit them to Banner.

If grades are submitted using Faculty Self Service Grade Submission, only the students who require a midterm grade will have a column for submitting midterm grades. For those who submit their grades via Canvas, a first-year student column has been added to identify these students in your course grade book.

Satisfactory grades (A-C) should be entered as “SA” and Unsatisfactory grades (CD-F) as “UN”. If you are using Faculty Self Service Grade submission, you will see letter grade options (A-F) as well; UN and SA are at the bottom of the list. Canvas Grade Wizard users will only see UN and SA as options.

Midterm grades are for full-semester courses only. Grades not turned in by the deadline will have an M (missing) grade assigned.

As the fall semester progresses and temperatures drop, it’s time for the Husky family and community to prioritize their health by taking advantage of Michigan Tech's upcoming flu shot clinics. In a collaborative effort between the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being and UP Health Systems, flu shots will be offered on campus on a few dates in October.

Flu Shot Clinic Details:

• Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rozsa Lobby
• Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Rozsa Lobby

The clinics offer a crucial opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to protect themselves and their peers from seasonal influenza. Because college campuses often serve as hubs for illness spread, high vaccination rates are essential to maintaining a healthy academic environment.

The Importance of Vaccination
Influenza can have serious consequences, particularly in crowded settings like college campuses, where people are in close contact. The flu can lead to severe illness, missed classes, and even hospitalizations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu-related complications can be especially severe for certain populations, including young adults with underlying health conditions.

By getting vaccinated, the Husky community not only protects its own health but also supports the overall well-being of the campus community. The flu vaccine reduces the risk of infection and helps prevent outbreaks, so everyone can focus on studies and social activities without illness interrupting them.

Clinic Details and Accessibility
The campus flu shot clinics are designed to be convenient and accessible. No appointments are required, making it easy to fit a vaccination into a busy schedule. Trained health care professionals will staff the clinics, administer flu shots, and answer any questions students may have about the vaccine.

Additionally, for those concerned about cost, most insurance plans cover the flu shot, and self-pay is $40. If you plan to use insurance, be sure to bring your insurance card.

Upcoming Flu Shot Clinics: A Vital Health Initiative in Collaboration with UP Health
The upcoming flu shot clinics are an important health initiative for Michigan Tech's campus community. By participating, students, staff, and faculty can protect themselves and their friends, helping ensure a healthier environment for learning and growth. By potentially mitigating flu outbreaks, the clinics are a proactive step toward maintaining a vibrant and productive academic year.

We urge all students to take advantage of this opportunity — get vaccinated, stay healthy, and support one another in making campus safer. Your health matters, and together we can make a difference!

To learn more, please visit the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being's Flu Shot Clinics page.

No matter where you are in life — whether you’re just starting or planning for retirement — a session with a TIAA financial consultant can help you create a plan for your goals and it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more: 

• Am I invested in the appropriate mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Ryan Hallowell and Matthew Bunch from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) will be available on Michigan Tech’s campus at the Memorial Union Building and Lakeshore Center for one-on-one sessions:

• Ryan H. – Week of Oct. 19 
• Matthew B. – Week of Nov. 9

RSVP today, as space is limited. You can register for a session with TIAA directly by logging in to your TIAA or guest account, then searching for "Michigan Tech" in the Institution field. When asked how you would like to meet, select "In Person at My Employer."

You can also register for a meeting by calling TIAA at 800-732-8353 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

The ultimate STEM road show is back this winter, and it's right here on campus! Powered by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, MiSTEM Network, and OneUP Collaborative, the One UP Mind Trekkers Tour inspires local youth through fast-paced, high-energy science and we need your passion, energy and leadership to make it happen.

This event is offered at no cost to schools or exhibitors, bringing together hundreds of middle school students from across the Western U.P. to explore exciting educational and career pathways.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Thursday, Dec. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Michigan Technological University's Student Development Complex, 600 MacInnes Drive, Ste 142 

Host an Interactive Exhibit
University departments, student organizations and enterprises are invited to host hands-on STEM activities showcasing their work.

Don't have an activity ready? No problem! Request to borrow an official Mind Trekkers demonstration, and we will supply all necessary materials and setup.

Volunteer Your Time
Unable to exhibit? You can still join the action! Shift options are available throughout the day to help run demonstrations, assist with event logistics and guide students.

Why volunteer? Boost your resume with high-value volunteer hours, inspire local youth and pass legendary Michigan Tech energy on to the next generation of STEM and future Huskies.

Exhibitor and Volunteer Deadline: Registration is required by Nov. 19.

Take Action

• Register as an Exhibitor
• Sign Up to Volunteer
• Join the Club: Sign up for our mailing list and attend general meetings to stay updated on all Treks this school year!

Questions? Contact the team anytime at mindtrekkers@mtu.edu.

The Center for Educational Outreach is currently accepting proposals for the 2027 Summer Youth Programs (SYP) Visiting Instructor Program and we would love your help spreading the word to off-campus K-12 teachers and educators in your network!

The Visiting Instructor Program invites educators to bring their own course ideas to life during a week of summer programming at Michigan Tech. Educators receive a $950 stipend, up to $350 in travel reimbursement, on-campus lodging and a meal plan, and a scholarship for a student from their school or organization to attend an SYP course. 

Educators will also have the opportunity to enjoy the gorgeous Keweenaw Peninsula during their evenings.

Full details regarding proposal requirements and selection expectations can be found on the Summer Youth Programs website. Proposals are due Nov. 13 — and proposals for middle school level programming are especially encouraged!

If you have any questions regarding SYP or the Visiting Instructor Program, please contact us at syplogic@mtu.edu.

America at 250 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra

Friday, Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa Center | Michigan Tech Music Series

This Friday night, enjoy an all-American program recognizing our nation's semiquincentennial, led by Joel Neves, featuring music by John Williams, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, and Aaron Copland, as well as a piece inspired by Norman Rockwell's paintings.

The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Michigan Tech Concert Choir for "Battle Hymn of the Republic." The orchestra will also partner with Michigan Tech's premier jazz ensemble, the Jazz Lab Band, to perform Ellington's "Grand Slam Jam."

Guest conductor Kory Katseanes leads the second half of the program. Katseanes brings extensive leadership experience to the podium, having served as a violinist and assistant conductor for the Utah Symphony from 1975 to 2002, and as professor of music and director of orchestras at Brigham Young University from 1999 through 2023. Tickets are still available!

Hadestown

Sunday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa Center | Rozsa Presenting Series

The long wait is over! Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today...and always. This sold out show will be something to remember!

Insights from Student Affairs is a monthly series providing the latest updates and information directly from Student Affairs professionals at Michigan Tech.

In our October installment, Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP, Director of the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being, shares insights into student mental health and what it means for college students to flourish. Not only do services need to be available to students who might be in crisis, but increasing overall well-being should be the goal. Shifting the thought process around mental health care from reactive to proactive can help all students move towards flourishing.

Read McLeod's full post and learn more about this topic on the Student Affairs Newsblog. 

Jan Loeber will present at this week's Physics Colloquium. Loeber's presentation is titled "A New Take on Gravity."

The seminar will be presented at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Fisher Hall Lobby.

Read Loeber's abstract and bio at the University Events Calendar. 

Please join the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) this Friday, Oct. 16, for the CFRES Seminar Series with our guest speaker, Michael Paul Nelson. 

• What: CFRES Seminar with Michael Paul Nelson
• When: Friday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. 
• Where: Noblet Forestry Building G002

If you are unable to attend in person, feel free to attend the CRES Seminar via Zoom. 

There will also be a social event after the seminar at 4 p.m. in the Noblet Atrium.

Nelson's seminar is titled "Conservation Philosophy in a Time of Strong Wind and Sudden Pressure." 

From the abstract:  

Michael Paul Nelson's work focuses on two questions. Who and what counts morally? And what do we actually mean by the concepts that shape conservation practice, such as wilderness, naturalness, old growth, resilience, and intrinsic value? Drawing on three decades of collaboration with ecologists, social scientists, managers, artists, and writers, he shares examples of how philosophical questions show up in the field. These include the ethics of genetic rescue for the wolves of Isle Royale, and a survey of public land managers in Oregon and Washington showing that confirmation bias can outweigh the value they place on long-term ecological data.

He will also discuss research on diversity and belonging in natural resource agencies, and interviews with the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest community after the 2023 Lookout Fire, which found that people's judgments about whether the fire was "natural" shaped how they felt about it. He closes with current projects, including work on the meaning of old-growth forests and on bringing Indigenous knowledge into forestry, and with an invitation to collaborate with colleagues in CFRES.

Nelson is a professor of environmental ethics and philosophy and the new chair of the Department of Humanities at Michigan Tech. Prior to Michigan Tech, he was in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University. He has a long history of working at the intersection of philosophy/ethics, ecology, natural resource management and policy, social science, and art and design. Please check out the College of Sciences and Arts newsblog to learn more about him. 

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar speaker will present at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Dow 641.

Jacob Gissinger will present "Molecular Modeling of Reactive Systems with REACTER."

This talk will highlight some notable features of REACTER, as implemented in LAMMPS as 'fix bond/react', including custom reaction constraints and support for coarse-grained systems. Another powerful feature recently added to the protocol is the ability to assign reaction probabilities based on atomic structure, which was accomplished by coupling REACTER to the TensorFlow machine learning platform and employing committor functions, trained on results from semiempirical quantum mechanical calculations, to determine reaction probability.

Job Postings for Monday, Oct. 12, 2026

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email humanresources@mtu.edu. For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.

Food Service Helper - First Shift (12 months), Residential Dining. ​(AFSCME posting dates are Oct. 12 to Oct. 18, 2026. External applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal ​AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates.)

Graduate Admissions Counselor, Global Campus & Continuing Education. 

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accommodations are available. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment or for an interview at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.

WLUC TV6 mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of Breakwater Federal Credit Union's five-part financial literacy workshop series for students and their families.

How to Request Employment Accommodations Due to a Disability

If you are a Michigan Tech employee (faculty, staff or student) with a disability that is affecting your ability to perform your job, you may qualify for reasonable accommodations. A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a task, the work environment or a procedure that enables an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a position.

Please visit Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX’s Access and Disability webpage for information on accommodations and the link to the accommodation request form. Once the request is received, Michigan Tech’s ADA coordinator in Equal Opportunity Compliance and the employee will begin the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations.

If you are a supervisor with an employee who mentions experiencing difficulties performing their job due to a disability, please contact Michigan Tech’s ADA coordinator at adacoordinator@mtu.edu and refer the employee to the Access and Disability page for more information.

If you are a student with a disability and would like information about academic accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at sds@mtu.edu.

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2026 MTU Three Minute Thesis Registration is Open!

Registration for Michigan Tech's annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition is open! 3MT challenges MTU's graduate students to present their complex research in just three minutes, using a single, static slide. 

3MT is now a two-day event! For 2026, the 3MT open session will be on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The final round will showcase the top contestants on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  

Register for Three Minute Thesis. 3MT is open to all graduate students (master's and Ph.D.). Why register early? The first fifteen students to register will be assigned their preferred time slot.

Cash prizes are awarded to the top two presentations and the people’s choice!

• First place will receive $600
• Second place will receive $400
• People’s Choice will receive $200

Interested in judging the competition? Judges are a vital aspect of the competition and an important part of providing students with constructive feedback. Faculty and staff can register online to judge. This year, the scoring will be completed electronically. We welcome judges from the open session to attend the finals as an invited guest. Enjoy free food and watch the top presentations! 

Questions? Check out the Competitor FAQ, 3MT flyer, and judging rubric. Further questions can be sent to the GSG Research Chair at gsg-research@mtu.edu. 

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent,” carrying the spirit of last year’s celebration forward through 2026 in honor of America’s 250th birthday.  NDEAM recognizes the skills and contributions Americans with disabilities add to the nation’s workplaces, communities, and economy.

For specific ideas on how the Michigan Tech community can support NDEAM, visit the Office of Disability Employment Policy's NDEAM homepage. Suggestions range from simple, such as putting up a poster, to comprehensive, such as hosting a disability education program for your department. Also, the Campaign for Disability Employment's What Can You Do? website has more ideas for planning NDEAM activities.

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College of Engineering PhD Fellowship Incentive Awards Available

Seniors and first-year graduate students considering a PhD in engineering or already enrolled can enter drawings for $50 or $200 awards by submitting fellowship applications. 

The College of Engineering announces the PhD Fellowship Incentive Awards, aimed at supporting Huskies in securing prestigious fellowships to support their graduate degrees at Michigan Tech. 

Students who successfully submit applications to the following programs will be entered into drawings for incentive awards:

• NSF GRFP: A minimum of four $200 awards will be made.
• DOE Computational Science Fellowship: A minimum of two $200 awards will be made.
• Michigan SGC: A minimum of three $50 awards will be made. 

See the Fellowship Incentive Award description for eligibility information, application resources, links to application portals and a summary of each program.

Once you have successfully submitted your fellowship application, upload your submission confirmation and enter the drawing for a chance to receive an incentive award.

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Construction Mobilization Will Begin on the Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness

Contractors will begin mobilizing to the Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness construction site during the week of Oct. 12. Installation of the site construction fence will begin on Oct. 13 between the Administration and Memorial Union buildings.

The Site Utilization Plan on the Facilities website shows the construction boundaries, site fence location and safe pedestrian walkways around the project site.

Road and Parking Closures

Beginning Oct. 13, Hubbell Street (east side of the site), College Avenue (north side of the site), the current Lot 11 location and a portion of Lot 27 will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic and parking for the duration of the project. 

Transportation Services has a parking plan in place to accommodate the project. Lot 11 will move to a new location on the west side of Lot 1, and Lot 27 will remain partially open with 44 spaces. An additional 73 spaces have been added to Lot 14 to accommodate faculty and staff parking needs. For red pass holders, a comparable number of parking spaces remain available in updated locations. 

Campus Impacts and Safety

While every effort will be made to minimize disruptions, there will be construction noise and activity at the project site. Advance notice will be provided for any planned utility disruptions.

Please remain alert near construction areas and follow all posted safety directions and signage. Project updates and announcements will be posted periodically on the Facilities Management website. 

Questions and Parking Information

For project questions or concerns, contact Facilities Management at 487-2303 or facilities@mtu.edu. Parking questions can be directed to Transportation Services at 487-1441 or parking@mtu.edu.

Parking updates and a current campus parking map are available on the Transportation Services website.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we move forward with this project. 

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EPSSI Seminar with Zhao Yang

Zhao Yang will give a talk today, Oct. 12, as part of this fall's Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI) Seminar Series. 

Yang is an earth scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. This event will be held in the Great Lakes Research Center. Refreshments and a social will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the first floor, with the lecture to follow at 4 p.m. in GLRC 202. 

The title of the talk is "Surface–Atmosphere Interaction Beyond the Local Perspective."

Read Yang's abstract and bio on the University Events Calendar.

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Huskies New Employee Orientation - Paperwork Session

Monday, October 12, 8–11 a.m.

Neoliberal Loops Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Monday, October 12, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work. The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma…

Barktoberfest: Crafting for Canines

Monday, October 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Alumni House

Stop by for a week of crafts and snacks! We will be making dog and cat toys for the Copper Country Humane Society. Drop in anytime to make a difference in our furry friends' lives. Supplies and instructions provided—everyone is welcome

Hot Cocoa Handout

Monday, October 12, 1–3 p.m. | Fisher Rock Garden

Join Serve The King Ministries for free hot cocoa on campus! Stop by, grab a warm drink, and hang out with us. It’s a relaxed way to meet new people, chat, and learn more about our group. Everyone is welcome—no pressure, just cocoa and conversation.

Advancing Subsurface Strategies for Decarbonization and Energy Sustainability

Monday, October 12, 3 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar 2026-27 AEESP Distinguished Lecturer Catherine A. Peters, Ph.D., George J. Magee Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Princeton University Abstract: An overarching grand challenge is to enable a sustainable future in which our world's energy needs are met while protecting natural resources. This calls for a transformative use of the subsurface environment. In this century we will vastly expand underground activities that mitigate climate change – for energy storage, permanent disposal of greenhouse gases, and sustainable energy production. These activities require extensive understanding of fluids like hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2), and their reactivity with minerals in porous media. In this talk, you will hear about advancements in geochemistry and mineralogy, which have led to novel strategies for CO2 sequestration, reliable containment of fluids, and H2 generation. Synchrotron X-ray spectroscopic imaging reveals complexity in mineral reactions at scales down to the nanometer. Paired with geochemical and reactive transport modeling, we have gained new insights on how mineral reactions can either hinder or actively…

MUB Board Arts and Leisure Committee Meetings

Monday, October 12, 3–4 p.m. | MUB 106

Join the MUB Board Arts and Leisure Committee to help plan fun and creative events for students across campus! Previously hosted events include Stuff-A-Husky, Pumpkin Carving, Sips & Succulents, and more.

EPSSI Seminar: Dr. Zhao Yang

Monday, October 12, 3:30–5:00 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), First floor (social) and Room 202 (lecture)

This event will be held in the GLRC. Refreshments and a social will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the first floor, with the lecture to follow at 4 p.m. in GLRC 202. Dr. Zhao Yang, an Earth Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will give a talk on Monday, October 12th. The title of the talk is "Surface–Atmosphere Interaction Beyond the Local Perspective." Abstract: Surface–atmosphere interactions are traditionally examined from a local perspective, focusing on how surface conditions influence the overlying boundary layer, clouds, and precipitation. However, surface impacts can extend far beyond the source region through atmospheric transport. In this talk, I will present a non-local perspective on surface–atmosphere interaction through two physical pathways: the transport of moisture from source to sink regions and circulation changes induced by surface heating and moisture anomalies. Using examples from South America, I will show how terrestrial evaporation from the Amazon contributes to downstream precipitation, while land-surface conditions can also modify regional circulation and moisture transport. I will then introduce ongoing work using a Lagrangian framework to track…

Michigan Tech I-Corps Fall 2026 Cohort

Monday, October 12, 4–6 p.m.

Are you interested in taking your innovative idea, technology, or process commercial? Entrepreneurially minded graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community teams are invited to join the next Michigan Tech I-Corps cohort. The program offered through Michigan Tech is structured around the lean startup teaching methods and principles used by NSF’s National I-Corps Program. The purpose of the NSF-funded I-Corps Hub Program is to foster entrepreneurship that will lead to the commercialization of technology. Participation in the program can lead to qualification for research and other funding from several granting agencies, including the NSF I-Corps and SBIR/STTR/PFI programs and various state and regional programs. Past participants have reported that they saved time and money by better understanding potential applications of their technology, experienced improved engagement with teams, and improved their ability to receive add-on funding. Benefits of the Program Exploring pathways to startup launch.Evaluating the potential of research discoveries or technologies.Discovering the societal impact of innovations as usable technologies.Enhancing research…

Session 1 Huskies Diving Clinic 6-11 years

Monday, October 12, 4–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Make a splash with the Huskies Diving Clinic! Whether you are stepping onto the board for the first time or looking to perfect your competitive list, our program offers springboard coaching for every level. We provide a safe, constructive environment where beginner to advanced athletes can build confidence, refine their mechanics, and master the art of the dive. Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

Session 1 Huskies Swim Training

Monday, October 12, 4–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Huskies Swim Training is a program that provides additional attention and competitive guidance to advanced swimmers looking to focus on stroke technique and efficiency. Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack! Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information. Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information. The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement…

WGC 9-Hole Event

Monday, October 12, 4–6 p.m. | Portage Lake Golf Course

Come join the Women's Golf Club in a fun and friendly 9-hole round at the PLGC! No experience or equipment required. Our tee times start at 4pm and we are only able to take 8 people, so the first 8 to RSVP via Google Calendar will be put into a group for your tee time. Please be there at least 15 - 20 minutes beforehand to get loaded up and ready to go. Rides can be organized through our Discord Server. Additionally, if you will be needing to borrow clubs please send an email to the WGC so that can be arranged for you!

Session 1 Group Swim Parent & Child Aquatics

Monday, October 12, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 6 months to 3 years old. A parent is required to be in the water with each participant. Parent and Child Aquatics Ages: 6 months to 3 years A parent is required to be in the water with each participant. Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water. Learning Objectives: ● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water ● Understand the need for adult supervision around water ● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely ● Feel comfortable in the water ● Practice blowing bubbles ● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely ● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern ● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position ● Glide on the front and back with assistance ● Change position in the water ● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back…

Session 1 Group Swim Preschool Aquatics

Monday, October 12, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 4 to 5 years old. Preschool Aquatics Ages: 4-5 years A parent is required to be in the water with each participant. Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Learning Objectives: ● Techniques for entering and exiting the water ● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose ● Bobbing ● Retrieve submerged objects ● Front and back glides and floats ● Body control and manipulation in the water ● Tread water using arm and hand actions ● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back ● Treading water ● Learn water safety skills No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

Biomedical Engineering Society General Meeting

Monday, October 12, 5:30–6:30 p.m. | ChemSci 102

Join BMES at our general meetings to learn more about our E-Board as well as upcoming opportunities, events, and mixers!

Monday Night Bible Study — The Book of Acts

Monday, October 12, 7–8 p.m. | Wads Cafe

Join us Monday nights for a focused study through the Book of Acts. We read Scripture together, talk through the text, and ask how the risen Christ, by His Spirit, built and sent His church from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. This is a small-group setting: come with a Bible, questions, and room to grow. Whether you are new to the faith or have followed Jesus for years, you are welcome. We study the Word in order to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King on campus and beyond. Who: Open to MTU students and the local community Led by: Sion Han, Serve the King Ministries When: Monday nights What: Verse-by-verse study of Acts — the Spirit, the church, and the mission of Jesus Come ready to open the Bible, think carefully, and walk with others who want to follow Christ.