October 14, 2025

In a sunlit Fisher Hall classroom, Michigan Tech students bend intently over piles of golden keys, red plastic key molds, latch bypass tools, metal barrel tumblers, and handheld key cutters. Instructor Victoria Walters (AC) roams the rows, offering advice. Special guests — students from the College of Computing’s MTU RedTeam — answer questions. The topic du jour is lock-picking. 

These Huskies are learning the art of the break-in. But no worries — they’re the good guys.

This lesson, part of Walters’ SAT4817 Security Penetration Test and Audit course, teaches security breach prevention methods, offensive and defensive security concepts, and audit best practices. Students learn the process of penetration testing, or "pen testing." They help develop safeguards to protect sensitive information and confidential data. And when the in-class assignments are completed, they partner with businesses to produce and present a professional penetration test or audit report consistent with industry standards.

Learn why all security is cybersecurity — and how a regional cyber range being built on campus will elevate cybersecurity education and outreach at Michigan Tech — in this year's Gateway Magazine.

Wondering what to do with those extra plastic grocery bags? Donate them to the Husky Food Access Network!

The HuskyFAN food pantry is in need of plastic grocery bags for patrons to take their food items home in. Bags can be dropped off in the bins outside of the food pantry, located on the main floor of Fisher Hall next to the vending machines.

Please help us make sure that "No Husky Goes Hungry!"

The Office of Continuous Improvement is offering a virtual workshop, "Finding the Source of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis and Decision Making Tools," next Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon.

In this workshop, you’ll practice with several fun tools for exploring the how, what and why of the gap between how things are and how you want them to be, brainstorming possible causes and using decision-making tools to select the most likely root cause to pursue. These tools can assist you in your efforts to create the best possible experience for students, faculty, staff and other customers.

To see the full workshop description and register, complete our brief Upcoming Michigan Tech Lean Workshops form or visit our website. Once registered, we'll add you to a calendar event for the course.

In this workshop, we’ll use some online tools, Zoom and Miro, that will enable us to work as a team to solve a problem together. Miro is a virtual collaboration tool, similar to a virtual whiteboard. Learn more about how to use Miro at the Miro Academy Essentials course. The course is considered complete after attending the workshop and submitting a couple of brief activities to demonstrate application of concepts. There’s no cost to Michigan Tech employees.

This stand-alone workshop is part of the Lean Basics workshop series. It can be taken independently, or, if you complete the requirements for all five workshops in the series, we’ll award you a Lean Yellow Belt certificate!

For more information, email improvement@mtu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 14
• Michigan Tech Hockey Radio Show, 10 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Friday, Oct. 17
• Volleyball at Midwest Region Crossover against TBA
• Cross Country hosts Husky Invitational, 3:30 p.m. at Tech Trails.
• Soccer at Davenport, 5 p.m. on FloCollege
• Hockey at Alaska, 11:07 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloHockey

Saturday, Oct. 18
• Volleyball at Midwest Region Crossover against TBA
• Football vs. Ferris State, Noon at Kearly Stadium on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
• Hockey at Alaska, 11:07 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloHockey

Sunday, Oct. 19
• Soccer at Saginaw Valley State, 2 p.m. on FloCollege

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Athletics News
Read more in the MTU Athletics weekly update.

A research team from the Department of Social Sciences, including faculty, students and alumni, has published an article in the journal Landscape and Urban Planning.

The article's authors are Richelle L. Winkler, Ella Brodowski, Kathy Huerta Sanchez, Kari B. Henquinet and Julia Petersen.

The article is titled “Examining Equity in Fuel Treatments for Wildfire Risk Mitigation in the United States Forest Service.”

The Department of Social Sciences thanks the U.S. Department of Agriculture for funding the work of this research team.

The weekend of Oct. 2-4, at the American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting, Kathryn Hannum from MTU's Department of Social Sciences and Daniel Lopez from Brookdale Community College led an interactive workshop titled “Your Hidden Strengths: Turning Cultural Wealth into STEM Success.” The session introduced participants to Tara Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth framework and guided them in identifying how their backgrounds, experiences and skills can serve as assets in STEM education and careers.

The workshop was part of Michigan Tech’s ongoing S-STEM grant program, which supports the success and sense of belonging of Pell-eligible STEM majors. Lopez also directs an S-STEM initiative at his institution, providing a collaborative model of shared learning across campuses.

More than 1,300 S-STEM undergraduates from across the U.S. attended the national meeting, including four Michigan Tech students.

WLUC TV6 and My UP Now quoted Laura Bulleit (SA) and undergraduate resident assistant Sydney Wieseler (mathematics) in stories about the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Michigan Tech’s new East Hall. Bulleit discussed the hall’s role in supporting student housing needs, while Wieseler highlighted excitement among residents and the building’s community atmosphere.

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Detroit’s 94.7 WCSX-FM quoted Zhanping You (CEGE/MTTI) in a story about a Washtenaw County pilot project testing asphalt mixed with recycled tires. You discussed the mix’s performance benefits, including greater crack resistance and reduced road noise, and noted that MTU researchers will monitor the pavement’s condition over time.

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AZo Materials quoted Yun Hang Hu (MSE/ChE) in a story about his team’s development of upcycled supercapacitors made from discarded PET water bottles. The study demonstrated how heat-based fabrication methods can convert plastic waste into conductive components for energy storage devices.

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Shrink That Footprint mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the environmental impact of paper versus plastic straws. The article cited research showing that producing paper straws can require about twice the energy and generate roughly three times the greenhouse gas emissions of plastic ones.

AppsAnywhere Downtime on Thursday

On Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6-7 a.m., AppsAnywhere software will be unavailable due to system maintenance. This will not affect locally installed software (CORE, COMSOL, aspen One and Labview).

If you have any questions, we can help. Email IT or call 906-487-1111.

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

Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Tuesday, October 14, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

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.

Reading Group on Early Christian Thought: St. Augustine of Hippo’s Confessions

Tuesday, October 14, 12 p.m.–12 p.m. | Walker Arts and Humanities Center, Petersen Library (318)

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.

Pokeman League - Weekly Meeting

Tuesday, October 14, 5 p.m.–5 p.m. | Dillman 202

Come hangout and play pokemon

NCSA General Meeting

Tuesday, October 14, 6 p.m.–6 p.m. | Chem-Sci 211

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.

Student Community Meal

Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | Good Shepard

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

Husky Hobbies: Plushy Making

Tuesday, October 14, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. | Makerspace: MUB basement

At this event, we'll be sewing plushies together. Have your choice of a bat, pumpkin, or ghost! All materials and patterns provided. No experience required