Michigan Tech's Health Research Institute (HRI) had the amazing opportunity to host the inaugural celebration of the Translational Health Engineering Research Center (THERC) on Oct. 1 in Grand Rapids.
This milestone marks an important step in advancing collaborative research through THERC and the Michigan Tech community.
Read more details on the event at the Health Research Institute Newsblog.
Midterm grades submission opened at noon yesterday, Oct. 6, and will close at noon on Monday, Oct. 13.
Midterm grades must be submitted for all first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 30 credits. 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.
MTU Dining Services would like to invite you to participate in our annual campus dining survey. Your feedback is extremely important and will be used to help us reinvent your dining experience here on campus. This survey helps us to better understand our students and customers, how they perceive dining, and what is important to them.
Before you start the survey, there are a few important things to note:
Questions? If you have any questions about the survey process, email huskyeats@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1861.
On behalf of Husky Eats, we thank you for taking the time to participate in this very important initiative and sharing your valuable insights!
This Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rozsa Center, Michigan Tech’s Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra will dedicate an entire evening to "Gods, Ghosts, and Legends," presented by the Michigan Tech Music Series.
The concert showcases the work of Richard Wagner, a 19th century composer and theorist whose operas and music have had a revolutionary influence on the course of Western music. Gods, ghosts and legends from both German and Norse myths were heavily influential in Wagner’s series of operas, which invoke grandiose and supernatural imagery.
One of Wagner’s compositions has turned out to be one of those classical music pieces that you have likely heard even if you've never attended an opera or concert. It appears in countless commercials, video games and other non-operatic contexts.
“The most famous piece in this concert is 'Ride of the Valkyries' from Wagner's 15-hour 'Ring' opera cycle. Think 'Kill the wabbit' and the movie 'Apocalypse Now,'" said Joel Neves, assistant professor of music and director of orchestral activities at Michigan Tech. “This concert features stunning music from the fantasy operas of Richard Wagner, which are based on Norse legends about Valhalla and the gods, a mythological ring of power, and a cursed ghost ship steered by the undead.”
"Ride of the Valkyries" or "Die Walküre" describes the story of Brunnhilde and her eight sisters, the Valkyries, in full armor on their winged steeds, transporting fallen heroes back to Valhalla. Don’t miss these larger than life compositions. A healthy imagination is sure to complement this evening of powerful music.
Tickets are on sale now!
Tuesday, Oct. 7
• Michigan Tech Hockey Radio, 10 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
Thursday, Oct. 9
• Volleyball vs. Northern Michigan, 6 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
Saturday, Oct. 11
• Cross Country at Lewis Crossover, 10:45 a.m.
• Football at Davenport, 2 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
Sunday, Oct. 12
• Soccer at Northern Michigan, 3 p.m. on FloCollege
• Volleyball at Purdue Northwest, 3 p.m. on FloCollege
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Athletics News
Read more in the MTU Athletics weekly update.
Job Posting for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025
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.
Regional Director – Academic Partnerships (Remote), Michigan Tech Global Campus.
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.
Laura Bulleit (SA) was quoted in a WLUC TV6 story about how student organizations at Upper Peninsula universities apply for funding.
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The Hill mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about workplace ageism and its impact on employees and businesses. The article highlighted the Open Sustainability Technology Lab’s development of the first low-cost open-source metal 3D printer. The success of the project was credited to the multigenerational team’s collaboration and willingness to learn from each other.
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Michigan Tech was mentioned in an MLive story about the final budget passed by Michigan state lawmakers last Friday, Oct. 3. According to the story, Tech received a 4.5% increase to its operational funds, bringing its total state appropriation to $58.3 million.
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Grand Rapids’ 100.5 WTRV-FM and Burton’s 101.5 WWBN-FM highlighted a video of Michigan Tech students from the Waterski and Wakeboard Club who encountered a moose while waterskiing on the Portage Canal.
Are you looking for powerful ways to incorporate meaningful reflection into your courses using Husky Folio powered by PebblePad? Join us for a series of workshops designed to help you identify and refine reflection activities and master Husky Folio powered by PebblePad to unlock richer student learning experiences.
These sessions are perfect for all faculty who need to incorporate Husky Folio assignments into their courses, especially those teaching Essential Education courses.
Faculty using Husky Folio Option 1 “Student shares a PebblePad link to Canvas” are encouraged to come to Session 1: Husky Folio Basics and Session 3: Reflection. Faculty using Husky Folio Option 2 “Faculty connect Canvas assignments to PebblePad Workspace” are encouraged to attend all four sessions.
Husky Folio is not limited to just Essential Education courses! All are welcome to explore how to incorporate reflective practice and folio thinking into their courses.
Workshop Series Schedule
We've scheduled two series of workshops to fit your busy schedule. All workshops will take place in Library 243.
Workshop Details:
Husky Folio Basics — Oct. 7 or Oct. 8
Get familiar with the PebblePad dashboard, key terminology and the various components of the tool from a learner's perspective.
Husky Folio Structured Templates and Workbooks — Oct. 14 or Oct. 15
Learn to design and build structured learning materials for your students, guiding them through complex assignments or required portfolio components.
Reflection — Oct. 21 or Oct. 22
Discover effective pedagogical strategies for incorporating reflection into your coursework to deepen student understanding and connection to learning outcomes.
Husky Folio: Behind the Scenes — Oct. 28 or Oct. 29
Master ATLAS, the administrative side of Husky Folio. You'll learn how to connect your course to PebblePad, link to it from Canvas assignments, review student work submitted to ATLAS, and provide feedback.
To attend one or more of these workshops, complete the Husky Folio Workshop Registration Form.
Self-Paced Learning Option
This year, PebblePad is offering free Self-Serve Training! This is a great option if you prefer to learn to use PebblePad on your own schedule. To learn more and sign up, please visit PebblePad Self Serve Training. Note that there is not currently a self-serve training option for the Reflection workshop.
We're here to support you in integrating Husky Folio into your courses. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Husky Folio Director AJ Hamlin at ahamlin@mtu.edu if you need any assistance.
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Transportation Services is happy to announce the completion of a brand-new parking lot on campus.
Based on student demand, comments and suggestions, Lot 19, located on Woodland Road to the west of Wadsworth Hall, is now open and available for use. The lot offers 24-hour parking through ParkMobile digital meters and provides 28 spaces for anyone paying through ParkMobile.
The lot is now open. However, you may notice some caution tape or cones blocking certain spaces as final touches are completed, including the installation of signage and lighting.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email, call or stop by Transportation Services.
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MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT For centuries, humanity has been fascinated with the microscopic world. Through advancements in technology, visually investigating this hidden landscape has become increasingly possible. One of these devices, the Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope, allows us to see the microscopic surface of things more clearly than ever before. The Art Galleries at MTU’s Rozsa Center are proudly hosting a juried exhibition of photographs taken by the Hitachi SEM during its residency at Michigan Tech. Titled Nanowonder, this exhibition is truly collaborative and emphasizes how powerful the relationship between science and the arts can be. See beyond the surface of your stuff for free! The Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope will be on location at the gallery reception on Friday September 26, 5-7pm. The reception is free, open to all, and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to bring a small (approx 1"x1"), dry, flat sample to be scanned by the microscope technicians. Support for this event provided by Hitachi, ACMAL (Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory) at Michigan Tech, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department, Michigan Tech Biomedical Engineering Department, Michigan Tech Materials Science and Engineering Department, and Michigan Tech College of Sciences and Arts. Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-8 p.m. EXHIBIT DATES | September 12-November 7, 2025 RECEPTION | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. ADMISSION| Free and open to the public CONTENT GUIDANCE | none Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more. Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information. Thanks to Our Sponsors Support for this Michigan Tech Art Event provided by: and the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters. About the Presenter Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community. Part of the the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events. Related Events Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries September 12-November 7, 2025 Reception | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries November 21-December 2, 2025 Reception | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Through the Quiet Hours: Night Sky Photography Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 16-23, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Women's Rights are Human Rights Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 30-March 28, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Beyond the Frame: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries April 10-14, 2026 Reception | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Explore upcoming Michigan Tech Art Events. Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking Get Involved Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email View All Upcoming Events Personal Responsibility Statement Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event. Views Expressed Statement The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.
*****Join us on Tuesdays at noon for the Fall 2025 reading group on early christian though! What? St. Augustine of Hippo’s Confessions Where? 3rd Floor of Walker, Peterson Library (120C on 9/16 during Peterson renovations) When? Tuesdays at Noon starting Sep 9, 2025 Who? You! No prior knowledge of Augustine, theology, ethics, or Christianity required– this reading group is open to all! This reading group is hosted by Dr. T rish Grosse Brewer (tgbrewer@mtu.edu, Humanities). Dr. Brewer’s educational background is in philosophy and religion and her research focuses on the thought of Augustine of Hippo. Augustine’s Confessions is considered to be the first autobiography. In it, a middle aged Bishop gives an account of his birth to his conversion to Christianity and the death of his mother. The book concludes with an exploration of the first three books of Genesis. W e will determine our reading pace together in the first meeting. We will use the Chadwick translation.
*****As noted in the Tech Forward 2.0 article published in Tech Today on Sept. 22, each Tech Forward 2.0 theme/initiative and thread/pillar convener group is holding a campus conversation to share their ideas, seek feedback and gauge interest. The conveners for the thread/pillar "Education and Workforce Development" are holding their campus conversation on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 4-5 p.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge (MUB 107A and 107B). If this is an area that interests you and you would like a calendar invite sent, please complete our RSVP form. Tech Forward 2.0 Discussion — Education and Workforce Development Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 4-5 p.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge (MUB 107A and 107B)Education and workforce development are crucial in shaping tomorrow’s visionaries and creating the future. Michigan Tech aims to grow programs and initiatives that cultivate excellence, innovation and lifelong learning both within and beyond the University. The conveners for the Tech Forward 2.0 thread/pillar Education and Workforce Development have several concepts to share as they begin to draft their strategic plan. The conveners are seeking feedback on these concepts as well as input of additional ideas and connections between ideas from the campus community. Understanding perspectives, interests and needs across campus will help the group better develop their strategic plan. Concepts to be discussed include: Establishing a Center for Professional DevelopmentDeveloping cross-disciplinary design-thinking academic structuresDesigning collaborative education opportunities across the University and communityIncentivizing and fostering instructors’ pursuit of educational excellenceWe look forward to your participation.
*****Receiving a job, internship, or co-op offer is exciting'but how do you know if it's the right offer' Join Career Services for a workshop focused on how to evaluate offers with confidence. We'll walk through the key components of job offers, including salary, benefits, relocation support, job responsibilities, work-life balance, and more. You'll also learn how to ask for more'professionally.
*****Join us every other Tuesday this for La Peña, Spanish Conversation Hour, from 5-6pm in Walker 120A! Come practice your Spanish, hang out with other Spanish-speakers, play games, and maybe learn something new! All levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Estela Mira Barreda ebarreda@mtu.edu
*****This workshop will introduce you to the essentials of Linux, Git, and version control. You’ll learn how to set up and navigate a Linux environment, manage files and directories, and understand commonly used commands. The session will also cover the basics of Git, including creating repositories, committing changes, branching, and collaborating on projects through version control. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a solid foundation to confidently use Linux and Git for coursework, research, or collaborative development projects.
*****Join us for Enterprise Day! Do you know a student curious about hands-on learning? Or a student looking for a way to turn their passion into real-world experience? Whether you're still exploring or ready to dive in, Enterprise Day is the perfect chance for students to discover what the Michigan Tech Enterprise Program has to offer! Join us on Tuesday, October 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Rozsa Center lobby and explore a dynamic showcase of our Enterprise teams. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Enterprise students, staff, and faculty, hear about their exciting projects, and find the team that sparks your interest. Enterprise teams focus on everything from advanced engineering to sustainable innovation, offering real-world experiences across disciplines. Not sure where you fit in? Chat with students and program staff to learn which team aligns with your goals. You’ll be amazed at the range of opportunities—from developing cutting-edge technologies to solving global challenges. Enterprise Day is your gateway to joining one of these innovative teams and taking the next step in your journey. No registration is required, and all students are welcome! For more information about the event, check out our Enterprise Day website. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at enterprise@mtu.edu. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to kick-start your future!
*****NCSA's weekly meeting is where we cover what's going on in the organization, often followed by a guest presenter, then discussion of what's going on in the world of tech. Meeting time and location may be subject to changes (ex. room conflicts, guest availability). Announcements will be made in NCSA's Discord server, invite link available via our website.
*****Join us for our weekly free student meal, held Tuesdays during the semester at Good Shepard Lutheran Church. Come to cook, serve, eat, clean up, or all of the above! Cooking begins at 5pm and anyone is welcome to help cook. The meal is served from 6:30pm-7:30pm and any students are welcome to eat at the church and visit with friends or take a to-go box! If you would like to help with the meal but can't be there at 5, we also welcome people to help clean up from around 6:30pm to about 8pm. To stay up to date on weekly menus, follow the LCM instagram @lcm.mtu
*****Would you like to join the Sustainability Demonstration House? Our application to join is due October 7th and can be found at https://sdhmtu.wordpress.com/new-sdh-tenant-application/. We can't wait to see your application!
