June 23, 2025

Audra N. Morse has been named associate dean of academic affairs of the College of Engineering at Michigan Technological University, effective July 1. 

Morse has served as chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) since 2017 and previously served as dean of the College of Engineering for the 2023-24 academic year. In her role as associate dean, Morse will support undergraduate curriculum, recruitment and support across the College’s nine departments and further the College’s mission of delivering world-class education, leadership and research. 

Read the full announcement at the College of Engineering blog.

R. Andrew Swartz has been named interim chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) in Michigan Tech’s College of Engineering, effective July 1. Swartz will lead the CEGE department for the 2025-26 academic year. 

Swartz is an associate professor of civil, environmental, and geospatial engineering and currently serves as the CEGE associate chair of curriculum. He teaches on topics of steel design, structural timber design, continuous-system modeling and advanced structural analysis and is also an affiliated associate professor of electrical and computer engineering.

Read the full announcement at the College of Engineering blog.

From 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, Michigan Tech IT will be upgrading the PaperCut software. The following will be unavailable for potentially 15 minutes during the upgrade window:

• PaperCut website (print.mtu.edu)
• Virtual (husky-bw, husky-color) printers
• Logins to PaperCut-controlled printers
• Minimally managed/personal device printing
• Group-based restrictions to departmental printers

If you have any questions about the upgrade, we can help. Email IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

We are thrilled to announce a special event at the Great Lakes Research Center on Wednesday, July 9, from 3-4 p.m.! Join us as we celebrate local artist Jim Dee, who has generously donated an incredible piece of art for public exhibition.

Jim's captivating mixed-media creation, "The Lake," is more than just an image; it's a profound representation of the interconnectedness of all things. Inspired by the powerful convergence of giant waves and the beautiful arcs and shapes they form, Jim masterfully crafted an artwork where the waves themselves create a visual experience that is both beautifully simple and wonderfully complex all at once.

We'd love for you to join us, meet Jim, and experience this remarkable artwork firsthand! Light refreshments will be provided for all guests.

Event Details:

• What: Artist Reception Celebrating Jim Dee's "The Lake"
• When: Wednesday, July 9, from 3-4 p.m.
• Where: Second Floor Atrium in the GLRC
• No Cost! Free and open to the public!

Stephanie Carpenter (HU) will be in conversation with author Thomas C. Foster (author of the "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" series) at Schuler Books in Okemos, Michigan, on Wednesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m.

Carpenter will read excerpts from her recent novel, "Moral Treatment," before a discussion led by Foster.

RSVPs are suggested and can be made using the RSVP form. 

Travis White (GLRC) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $16,000 research and development contract from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

The project is entitled, "Post-release Survival of Angler Caught Lake Trout Using Deep-water Descending Device."

This is a potential one-year project.

Michelle Jarvie-Eggart (EF) and Azadeh Bolhari of the University of Colorado-Boulder conducted the workshop "The ProQual Method: Design Your Educational Research Using a A Systems Thinking Approach" on June 19 at the Canadian Engineering Education Association conference in Montreal, Quebec.

The Daily Mining Gazette covered Michigan Tech Nordic skiers Bridget Burns, Colin Freed, Greta Hansen, Tryg Solberg, and Marie Sølverud Wangen, along with MTU hockey defenseman Chase Pietila, being named to the 2024-25 Academic All-District At-Large teams.  

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My UP Now mentioned Stephen Techtmann (BioSci) in a story about his testimony at a U.S. House of Representatives joint hearing on biotechnology. Techtmann discussed the importance of university research and federal support for advancing biotechnology, highlighting his work on plastic upcycling and microbial survival in cold environments.

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MyNorth.com mentioned Michigan Tech alumni Austin Gongos '18 and Nathan Ackerman '18 (both B.S. Mechanical Engineering) in a story about their business, Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear (CTUG). The duo, inspired by their hiking experiences, started their company in Hancock, crafting lightweight, durable gear for long-distance hikers. 

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The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs’ 2025 Aviation Course in a story about students flying under pilot supervision at the Houghton County Memorial Airport. Aviation students Alexander Freeman, Gus Walker, and Hunter Wilson were quoted about their experiences flying and applying their lessons during the flight. 

Looking for Tech-Themed Items

Hello Huskies! We're looking to inject some Husky Spirit into our Memorial Union and are calling on the campus community for help.

The Memorial Union is on the hunt for Michigan Tech-themed posters, framed or unframed pictures, memorabilia or other items of interest that may no longer be in use across campus. We're a proud Husky pack and are interested in items that showcase our pride and help reflect the spirit and history of Michigan Tech.

We want to make our space comfortable for students with some fun pieces to enhance the public areas around the Memorial Union.

Have anything you’d like to offer that will spice up the Memorial Union? Do you have an awesome idea we should consider? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact Matt and Trevor at mubrooms@mtu.edu or 906-487-2543.

Thank you for helping us bring more Husky pride into our shared spaces!

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TIAA Financial Consulting

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a 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 right 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 from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) will be available on Michigan Tech's campus for one-on-one sessions from July 14 through July 17 in the MUB Datolite Room 100.

RSVP today, as space is limited. You can register for financial consulting sessions 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. EST. 

To have your event automatically appear, please submit them to the University Events Calendar.

Part 1 - Summer Orientation - Session 1

Monday, June 23, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Michigan Tech Campus

This year orientation programs will look a little different from years past. Incoming students will be required to attend one of four, 2-day summer orientation sessions and the fall orientation session. The summer sessions are designed to have students meet with an academic advisor, get important information regarding registration and placement tests, as well as the opportunity to engage with campus resources, Registration for one of our summer sessions will be available sometime in February, 2025.

Girls' Basketball : Summer Middle School Development Camp

Monday, June 23, 10–11 a.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multi-Purpose

What could be better than three days spent learning basketball moves from one of the top women’s college basketball coaches in the country and getting to play in the SDC Varsity Gym and Multipurpose Room? Our girls’ basketball Development camp is what comes after the basics; you’ll learn ways to improve your game, both as an individual and in a team, and put your skills to the test in games and competitions.

Strength and Conditioning : Summer Middle School Program

Monday, June 23, 10–10 a.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multi-Purpose

Lead by the MTU Strength and Conditioning Staff, this 8-week summer program is for athletes looking to improve their performance and fitness level to prepare for the upcoming season. Program includes (3) sessions per week in a varsity collegiate setting and SDC membership access for the duration of the program.

Strength and Conditioning : Summer High School Program

Monday, June 23, 11–11 a.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multi-Purpose

Lead by the MTU Strength and Conditioning Staff, this 8-week summer program is for athletes looking to improve their performance and fitness level to prepare for the upcoming season. Program includes (3) sessions per week in a varsity collegiate setting and SDC membership access for the duration of the program.