June 20, 2025

Military Service Appreciation Weekend, hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement in recognition and celebration of the Michigan Tech community members who have served in the US armed forces, took place on campus May 2–3. 

As part of the weekend, alumni were invited to share personal stories from their time in uniform. Highlights from these conversations—along with links to the full profiles—are now available to read on the Alumni News Blog.

The 2025 Parade of Nations kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at the J. R. Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library and ending at Dee Stadium in downtown Houghton. Community, student, fraternal and religious organizations are invited to walk in the parade and showcase the spirit of multiculturalism in the Keweenaw. Walking groups should arrive between 10–10:40 a.m. to line up for the parade. 

Register online by Sept. 9 for guaranteed consideration. 

Questions? Contact paradeofnations@mtu.edu or stop by the International Programs and Services office in Admin 200. 

A team of researchers from Michigan Tech recently participated in two conferences held June 8-11 in Glendale, Arizona: the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) International Conference on Transportation and Development, and the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference. 

Among the attendees were Zhanping You (CEGE) and Baron Colbert '13 (Ph.D. Civil Engineering). Ph.D. students Kwadwo Ampadu Boateng and Tamim Adnan showcased their work through poster presentations. Boateng presented a case study on Low-Volume Concrete and Thin Unbonded Concrete Overlay Projects in Michigan, while Adnan focused on Equitable Infrastructure Management. Ph.D. candidate Mohsen Naghdi also contributed a podium presentation on Remote Sightline Inspection at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings utilizing LiDAR data and geospatial analysis. 

Papers from the Michigan Tech researchers have also been accepted for publication in the conference proceeding.

Tania Demonte Gonzalez (MAE/MARC) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $76,243 research and development joint agreement with the University of Minnesota Duluth.

The project's title is "UMD - OSWEC Teamer."

Gordon Parker (MAE/MARC) is a Co-PI on this potential project.

WLUC TV6 and WZMQ 19 News ran stories about the Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs’ 2025 Aviation course, which ran this week from June 16-20.

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Green Industry Pros mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the economics of winter road maintenance. The story cited research done by the Michigan Tech Research Institute on pavement degradation caused by salt infiltration.

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WLUC TV6 mentioned Tim Schulz (ECE) in a story recapping his June 18 reading at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. Schulz read from and discussed his memoir “A Cast Away in Montana,” which was among the selections in the Library of Michigan’s 2025 Michigan Notable Books. 

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The Keweenaw Report mentioned Michigan Tech’s Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) in a story about an upcoming financial literacy education program. The six-week summer program offered to incoming TRIO Upward Bound students will be a partnership between CEO and Breakwater Federal Credit Union. 

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Michigan Tech’s wolf-moose study on Isle Royale was mentioned in an MLive story about an emergency response exercise conducted on the island’s west end on June 19. 

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UPword mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the university becoming a member of the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science, announced last month by Michigan Tech News.

University Images Closing Saturday and Sunday

Due to essential repairs to the Student Development Complex's main water line, the SDC will be closed on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. As a result, University Images will also be closed during this time.

The Campus Store will remain open with adjusted weekend hours:

• Saturday, June 21, from 12-4 p.m.
• Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Can’t make it in? Shop online anytime at bookstore.mtu.edu.

University Images will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 23, and we will resume regular summer hours at that time.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

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Brkfst & Co Closed on Summer Session Orientation Dates

Michigan Tech's Brkfst & Co campus dining location will be closed three days next week to accommodate the space and resources needs of MTU's on-campus Summer Session Orientation activities. Access to the Keweenaw Commons in the Memorial Union Building will also be limited during these dates.

Brkfst & Co will be closed:

• Monday, June 23
• Thursday, June 26
• Friday, June 27

On-Campus Dining Alternatives
While Brkfst & Co is closed, alternative campus dining options include the Library Cafe/Velodrome Coffee Co. for grab-and-go meal options, snacks, drinks, and bakery; or The Eatery at McNair dining hall (credit card only). For a full list of menus and hours, visit Michigan Tech's Dine On Campus website.

Looking Ahead: Brkfst & Co will also be closed on three Summer Session Orientation dates in July:

• Monday, July 14
• Thursday, July 17
• Friday, July 18

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Master's Defense: Katherine Brouwer

Friday, June 20, 12 p.m.–12 p.m.

Applied Ecology Co-advisors: Kristin Brzeski and Jared Wolfe IDENTIFYING PATTERNS IN AVIAN PLASMA METABOLITES FOR USE IN COMPARING BETWEEN-SITE DIFFERENCES IN HABITAT QUALITY Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/87153840320

KISMA Volunteer Buckthorn Removal Event

Friday, June 20, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Swedetown Trails trailhead and Chalet

Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities A new community-based approach to invasive species management Looking for a way to give back to your community, the environment, and protect a local recreation area? Invasive buckthorn is an environmental threat and recreational nuisance at The Swedetown Recreation Area in Calumet, and we’re looking for your help to remove it this summer! “Healthy Forests Healthy Communities” events: Every Friday1-3:30 pmJune 6 - August 15 Meet at the Swedetown Trails chaletFamily friendly and educationalTools and equipment provided

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Friday, June 20, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

The Michigan Tech McNair Scholars Program and MICUP Scholars Program invite you to the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, showcasing innovative research projects by students across campus, including MICUP, McNair, SURF, and REU participants. Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts - Lobby and Mezzanine Join us for an afternoon of engaging presentations, discussions, and a celebration of undergraduate research in diverse fields. This is a free event, open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!