September 10, 2025

At noon today, Sept. 10, Michigan Tech's Research Security team is presenting an informational session on Export Controls and Foreign National Restrictions. These topics are increasingly important in today's research environment. Join this session to ensure that you are aware of the latest developments and how they relate to your research program.

Please note: This session is being offered both in person in MUB Ballroom A1 and remotely via Zoom.

Join the Session on Zoom.

Any questions should be directed to researchsecurity-l@mtu.edu.

Stop by Michigan Tech's Fall Study Away Fair next Thursday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the Husky Statue to learn more about the various study away opportunities available to MTU students!

International Programs and Services (IPS) will have representatives and resources available from several different study away program types and international education opportunities.

Attending the Fall Study Away Fair is a great way to gain an initial understanding of:

• Spring break and summer faculty-led programs
• Semester international exchange university partnerships
• National student exchange partnerships (U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
• Summer research projects
• European project semester (Senior Design) partnerships
• Summer and semester programs (study, intern, research and service work) available through our partner study abroad organizations
• Study Abroad scholarship opportunities
• Modern Languages and Global Business minors
• And more!

After the fair, be sure to visit MTU Study Away to learn more and schedule an appointment to discuss how you can get started!

Michigan Tech's Career Closet gives away gently worn business clothing to assist students in preparing for Career Fair and other career opportunities. In order to provide as many options for students as possible, we need to secure donations of professional clothing and shoes. We will be accepting donations of new or clean, gently worn business clothing through next Thursday, Sept. 18. Donated items will be available to all Michigan Tech students at no cost.

Career Closet giveaways will take place Sept. 19 from 12-6 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 1-4 p.m. in Wads G04W and Wads G17/19. If you would like to volunteer at the event, please sign up through GivePulse or email huskycloset@mtu.edu.

While we will accept any new or gently used professional items, we do have some high-priority items: 

• Men’s shoes
• Men’s suit coats 
• Men’s dress shirts 
• Men’s dress pants (size 32 and smaller) 
• Ties
• Women’s size small tops
• Women’s size 0-6 dress pants
• Women’s dress shoes

Clothing may be dropped off at any of the following locations:

• College of Business
• Dean of Students Office
• Career Services 
• University Images
• Campus Bookstore
• Residential Living

Or, boxed clothing can be mailed to:

Residential Living
1701 Townsend Drive
153W Wadsworth Hall
Houghton, MI 49931

Thank you to all who have supported this effort. This event is donation and volunteer based, and we could not do it without the help and support of our Husky community.

Don't forget to come out this Saturday, Sept. 13, for the Annual Pow/MIA Memorial 5K Run. On-site registration starts at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is available in front of the ROTC Building on Michigan Tech's campus. The cost of the run is $20 and cash or Venmo will be accepted.

The 5K route will start at the ROTC Building, go to the Portage Lift Bridge and then return. Following the run, there will be a prize for first place and a raffle for other prizes. The first 50 participants registered will receive a T-shirt.

The Arnold Air Society, a Michigan Tech registered student organization, sponsors this event to honor and remember our nation's prisoners of war and those missing in action. This event also raises awareness and support for the men and women who have bravely served our country.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join — whether you run, jog or walk, or are there just to cheer everyone on, your presence helps carry forward the spirit of remembrance and gratitude.

All the proceeds raised from the event will go to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Copper Ingot Post No. 4624 in Hubbell and will be used to help local veterans in need.

If you have any questions, please contact mlbouche@mtu.edu.

In conjunction with the Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree (GLAD Jam) running tomorrow to Sunday, Sept. 11-14, the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum will unveil its newest meteorite — a spectacular slice of the Seymchan meteorite that spans 60-by-30 centimeters and weighs almost 20 kilograms. It was donated to the museum in February 2025 by Graham C. Wilson. The parent meteorite fell in Magadan Oblast, Russia, and was first discovered in 1967.

In addition to the new temporary exhibit, the museum will have a hand-sized nickel-iron meteorite from the famous Barringer crater in Arizona that visitors will be allowed to touch.

The museum will be open during the GLAD Jam from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow through Saturday, Sept. 13, but will be closed on Sunday. Admission is waived for guests with a Michigan Tech ID.

Join the Ecosystem Science Center (ESC) tomorrow, Sept. 11, at 12:30 p.m. for a seminar by Ankur Desai titled "The Space-Time Continuum of Ecology: Making ecosystem studies scale-aware." 

The seminar will be held in GLRC 202 and streamed via Zoom. Find more info and the Zoom link on the University Events Calendar. 

Desai is the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and Department Chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His lab investigates how regional spatial patterning, scale and human modification of land-atmosphere exchanges of heat, water and carbon influence the lower atmosphere, and how those meteorological and climatic responses modify terrestrial ecosystem ecological functioning.

This seminar is part of the ESC's Distinguished Ecologist Lecture Series and the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science's Fall Seminar Series.

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar speaker will present at 2 p.m tomorrow, Sept. 11, in Fisher 329.

Yangfan Liu will present "Physically Informed Intelligent Acoustics Technologies: acoustics simulation, control and diagnosis."

This presentation will illustrate the capabilities of intelligent acoustics through three research examples. First, an acoustical holography-based reduced-order sound source characterization model is presented for intelligent virtual engineering design. Second, convex formulation techniques are explored for the efficient development of intelligent active noise control systems with high channel counts and realistic engineering constraints. Third, artificial intelligence-based fault diagnosis methods are introduced to improve system safety and enhance human comfort.

The next Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar will take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, in GLRC 202. Attendance is also invited via Zoom.

Join the Seminar on Zoom (use password 856499).

Greg LeFevre, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, will present "Plant Uptake and Transformation of Emerging Contaminants: Implications for Nature-based Remediation and Human Exposure."

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

Durdu Güney (ECE) is a co-author of a paper published in Light: Science & Applications, a Springer Nature journal.

The paper is titled "Long-range quantum entanglement in dielectric mu-near-zero metamaterials."

The work has potential applications in universal quantum computing, quantum distributed computing and quantum communications.

The research was conducted in collaboration with Harvard University; the University of Namur, Belgium; Sparrow Quantum, Denmark; and Michigan Tech.

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Professor Emeritus Iosif Pinelis (Math) is the author of a chapter published in the book "Global Optimization, Computation, Approximation and Applications" (2025, World Scientific).

The chapter is titled "Minimax Approximation of the l1-ball by Ellipsoids."

Science Magazine highlighted a study co-authored by Durdu Güney (ECE) about research enabling quantum entanglement over unprecedented distances. The article described the study as a “groundbreaking advancement poised to reshape the landscape of quantum technologies.”

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My UP Now and the Keweenaw Report mentioned Michigan Tech in stories summarizing the University’s fall 2025 enrollment statistics. Tech welcomed 1,601 new students this semester, bringing total enrollment to more than 7,400. The incoming class entered with an average high school GPA of 3.86, the highest in University history. The numbers were shared Monday, Sept. 8, by Michigan Tech News.

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Michigan Business Network mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of a new Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) report showing the statewide economic and employment impact of university research.

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WLUC TV6 mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the Memorial Union Board’s annual poster sale. The event gave students a chance to pick up decor to personalize their dorms and apartments.

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My UP Now covered honors received by Michigan Tech student-athletes in two stories. Cross country’s Sophia Rhein was named GLIAC Athlete of the Week after a runner-up finish at the Phoenix Open, while volleyball’s Brooke Dzwik and Rachel Zurek were named to the McKendree Invitational All-Tournament Team.

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The Mining Journal mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony at the historic Henry Ford Alberta Sawmill pump house. The Baraga County Historical Society partnered with Michigan Tech on the preservation project, which includes opening a mini-museum in the pump house and continuing to restore the sawmill.

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, there's no cost for a consultation 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?

Matthew Bunch from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) will be available on Michigan Tech's campus for one-on-one sessions from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3. MTU employees can schedule time slots with Bunch at the Lakeshore Center (Conference Room 201) and at the MUB Greenstone Room (MUB 106A) during his time here.

RSVP today, as space is limited. You can register for 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. ET.

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Sigma Rho Golf Tournament to Benefit Chassell Fire Department

On Sept. 27, the brothers of Michigan Tech's Sigma Rho fraternity are putting on a special golf tournament at Portage Lake Golf Course supporting the Chassell Fire Department. The event begins with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start and promises a fun-filled day on the course while raising money for a worthy cause.

The entry fee is $75 per person or $300 per team of four, with all proceeds going directly to the Chassell Fire Department. Players can expect 18 holes of golf, plenty of friendly competition and the chance to give back to local heroes who dedicate their time and energy to keeping the community safe.

There will be prizes for the winning team along with fun mini games throughout the round. The event will also have silent auction and raffle tables filled with great items.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday, the golf tournament is open to all. Teams are encouraged to register early to secure their spot in this exciting community event.

Register now at the Sigma Rho Golf Fundraiser website.

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Third Annual Faith Fair

Are you interested in connecting with a religious organization while in college? You can find 25 faith-based student and community organizations at the third annual Faith Fair! Join us on Sept. 25 from 12-2 p.m. on the lawn between Fisher Hall and the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Open to everyone!

This event is sponsored by the Dean of Students Office, Student Leadership and Involvement and the Cooperative Campus Ministry.

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C-Cubed Luncheons Are Back!

Carved and Crafted Catering at Michigan Tech is bringing back the C-Cubed Luncheon for the 2025-26 school year! C-Cubed will be held on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

Menu for Thursday, Sept. 11:

• Chicken Tikka Masala (AG) (PR)
• Potato, Garbanzo and Pea Coconut Curry (VG) (AG)
• Basmati Rice (VG) (AG)
• Garam Cauliflower and Chickpea (VG) (AG) (CF)
• Garlic Naan (V) (PR)
• Kachumber Salad (VG) (AG)

The C-Cubed lunch buffet menus are created and prepared by the catering culinary team. As the name suggests, the meals are meant to foster conversation, community and collegiality. Attendees may bring their lunch instead of purchasing the buffet. Fruit-infused water, coffee, tea and desserts are available free to all attendees.

The buffet lunch is $16 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. Gift cards can be purchased in the Memorial Union office (MUB 101). Meals are dine-in only and personal containers/tupperware or to-go meals are not permitted.

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Poster Sale

Wednesday, September 10, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | MUB Superior Room

MUB Board is hosting a poster sale, powered by Poster Invasion! Deck out your dorm and spice up your space with these exclusive artist prints! Find us on the bottom floor of the MUB, in the Superior Room. Sept. 8-12th 9-5 PM

CTL Technical Workshop: Panopto

Wednesday, September 10, 10–10 a.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, 243

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning (Technical Workshops) for the following opportunity: Are you looking for a way to incorporate video recordings to increase student engagement or provide course materials to be viewed in preparation for class? Perhaps you’re seeking a tool to capture lectures or meetings where multiple video sources can be captured at the same time which can be easily edited and shared? Compatible with multiple operating systems and file formats, Panopto is a robust and straight-forward tool to fit those needs and many more. Register here and join the Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning for an Introduction to Panopto workshop on September 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Van Pelt and Opie Library Room 243. Contact the CTL at elearning@mtu.edu with any questions about this workshop, to request accommodations, or using Panopto in your class.

Main Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. | Wads G42W

Want to be trained in Righteouesness? Interested in developing more faithful work ethic? Building the Kingdom? Glorifying God? Come check out our main meeting where we are elaborating on some of the important parts of the Gospel, how it applies, and why without it, we are hopelessly lost.

Research Security: Export Controls & Foreign National Restrictions

Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Ballroom A1

Join Michigan Tech's Research Security team for an informational session on Export Controls and Foreign National Restrictions. This hybrid session is being offered both in-person and remotely via Zoom.

Girls Basketball Little Huskies League

Wednesday, September 10, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multipurpose Gym

This league is open to girls entering grades 2 - 5 as of Fall 2025. Learning skills, working as a team, and having fun: that’s Michigan Tech’s Little Huskies Girls’ Basketball League. It’s a great introduction to the sport for young, budding basketball players held in the SDC Multipurpose Gym. Youngsters from all local school districts and skill levels are encouraged to participate. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to play basketball and learn from the current Michigan Tech Women’s Basketball players, who will be the coaches in the league. Kids can wear their league shirts to Women's Basketball home games for free admission!

Study Away Info Session

Wednesday, September 10, 4 p.m.–4 p.m. | Wadsworth Hall, Cherry Room

Want an in-depth introduction to your opportunities to participate in a study away or study abroad program? Attend an info session to learn about our university partnerships and active MTU Faculty-Led programs. How do I find a program that suits my major? How do I compare and contrast between programs in terms of cost and experience? Attend a Study Away Info Session to learn more! If you are unable to attend, please feel free to schedule a 1-1 Study Away advising appointment. Schedule an in-person appointment | Schedule a virtual appointment

Landing a Job, Internship or Co-op at Career Fair

Wednesday, September 10, 5 p.m.–5 p.m. | Fisher Hall (Building 15), 129

Want to turn a conversation at Career Fair into a job, internship, or co-op offer' Join Career Services for this practical workshop focused on helping you make the most of Career Fair. Learn how to research companies, prepare your elevator pitch, navigate conversations with confidence, and follow up effectively. We'll walk you through real examples and proven strategies that have helped Huskies land opportunities across industries.

Post K-Day General Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 5 p.m.–5 p.m. | M&M 516

General Meeting to welcome new members from K-Day!

WiNR Second Annual Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Room 144 U.J Noblet

Welcome to the second annual Women in Natural Resources ice cream social! Each year we kick off our first meeting with ice cream and smiles. Join us for a relaxed and fun hour to enjoy delicious ice cream and connect with colleagues and students. We will have dairy-free and gluten-free options available! Feel free to drop by at any point during the hour to mingle, enjoy some ice cream, and take part in a fun activity.

Students for Sustainability General Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 6 p.m.–6 p.m. | Fisher 133

Want to get more involved with sustainability on campus? Come learn more about S4S, meet new people, and help plan fun events at our meetings!