October 16, 2025

In the latest issue of Gateway Magazine, Michigan Tech’s College of Computing observes its five-year anniversary through the lens of the present moment and trains its sights on what’s ahead.

“We’re in a strange and wonderful transitory place. We’re not new, yet we’re still young. There’s still a feeling of novelty and a surprising cadence of things we haven’t done before,” writes Dennis Livesay, Dave House Dean of Computing. “Get ready. That feeling is going to continue.”

For a forecast of what’s to come, read Livesay’s full essay in this year’s Gateway Magazine.

Due to a scheduled power outage, the R. L. Smith Building — including all Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) offices, labs, classrooms and conference rooms — will be closed today, Oct. 16.

Please do not enter the building during this time. The power shutdown is required for ongoing construction, and we have not been informed which systems, if any, will remain operational.

If you have questions, please contact Facilities Management at facilities@mtu.edu or 906-487-2303.

On Oct. 7, the Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers hosted the OneUP Superior Shores Festival at Northern Michigan University.

In collaboration with UP Michigan Works!, the MiSTEM Network and NMU, the event welcomed over 600 middle school students from across Michigan’s central Upper Peninsula. Students engaged in more than 50 interactive demonstrations highlighting STEM fields and related career opportunities.

With support from academic, community and industry partners, students explored in-demand careers, discovered the educational pathways that lead to them and learned about local resources available to support their future success.

To learn more about this event or connect with Mind Trekkers at a future festival, please contact mindtrekkers@mtu.edu.

As introduced in last week’s Essential Education article, Michigan Tech’s Essential Abilities (EA) continuous improvement process is a faculty-driven effort to enhance student learning through intentional course planning, EA assessment, and reflection. At its center are two core course-level activities:

• Completing the Planning Tool at the start of each semester to identify targeted EAs, align assignments and request support.

• EA Reporting, a reflective process at the semester’s end that documents student outcomes and improvements made, and plans for continued course enhancement.

This is not just a compliance task — it’s a meaningful approach to teaching that empowers faculty, supports student progress and connects individual courses to the larger goals of the Essential Ed program.

Why It Matters
The EA process builds a sustainable cycle of improvement:

At the course level, the EA process:

• Aligns course design with learning goals (the EAs) from the start
• Supports instructors in noticing and addressing challenges as they arise
• Encourages reflective teaching
• Links course planning directly to student outcomes

At the program level, the EA process highlights effective teaching practices, offering instructors the chance to share successes and be recognized. This, in turn, leads to improvements in teaching methods, support systems and the overall structure and effectiveness of program delivery.

What’s Coming: A Three-Year Improvement Cycle
Launching in fall 2026, the new three-year cycle provides structure while keeping the workload manageable.

• Year 1: Course Planning Tool + EA Reports for 1-2 courses
• Year 2: Course Planning Tool + short update or EA Report
• Year 3: Course Planning Tool only; time for reflection, peer learning or improvements

Peer reviewers will provide individualized feedback and help identify trends to inform program development and faculty support.

Soft Launch: Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
This year, EA Reporting is being piloted in select first-year courses like composition, foundations, and lower-level math and science. Instructors in these courses will submit end-of-semester EA Reports using a provided template and sample student work.

What You Can Do Now
Whether you're submitting this year or in 2026, here’s how to prepare:

• Review the EA Report template
• Revisit your course’s EA alignment
• Explore Instructor EA Reporting (Canvas Resource Hub)
• Plan for meaningful data collection

Reach out to essentialed@mtu.edu for support. This is a shared process, and your participation will shape how the system evolves.

Visit the Essential Education Newsblog to learn more about Essential Ed's process for continuous improvement.

A new phishing trend is emerging at Michigan Tech and other schools: fake calendar invitations. These appear as meeting requests that often mention a cryptocurrency purchase, a membership renewal (like for Geek Squad or Norton), or other similar financial activity.

Because people use the calendar in different ways, we are not applying a single calendar setting for everyone at Michigan Tech. However, to reduce your risk from calendar phishing, we encourage you to change your Google Calendar settings. This update will prevent new calendar invitations from unknown people outside of Michigan Tech from automatically displaying on your calendar.

To make the change:

1. Open Google Calendar and click the Settings icon (gear) at the top right.
2. Select Settings.
3. On the left, under the "General" heading, select "Event settings."
4. Next to "Add invitations to my calendar," select the dropdown menu and choose "Only if the sender is known."

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

Dean Rossell, chief geologist at Talon Metals, will give a talk on Monday, Oct. 20. This event will be held in the Great Lakes Research Center. Refreshments and a social will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the GLRC Lobby on the first floor, with the lecture to follow at 4 p.m. in GLRC 202.

The title of the talk is "Potential links between the Midcontinent Rift (MCR) related Baraga-Marquette dyke swarm and early MCR related magmatic Ni-Cu sulfide deposits in Michigan, USA."

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

Job Postings for Thursday, Oct. 16, 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.

International Employment Specialist, International Programs and Services.

Administrative Aide (12 months, 40 hours), Admissions. (UAW posting dates are Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2025. External applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates.)

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.

Michigan Tech participated in the annual Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) conference, held in Marquette from Oct. 3-5.

Erika Vye (GLRC/GMES), Daniel Lizzadro-McPherson (GRF/GLRC) and James Juip (GRF/SS) delivered an oral presentation titled “Superior Storytellers: the Geoheritage Summer Internship Experience.”

Participating youth interns from Michigan’s Keweenaw Bay region had the opportunity to present at their first professional conference. Nathaniel Cadeau of L’Anse, William Jiang of Houghton, Andres Marin of Hancock, Damian Skotarczyk of Calumet and Greysen Webster of Houghton presented their reflections on the two-week geoheritage internship, an experience that explores the interconnected geologic and human stories that shape our relationships with land and water.

MAEOE is a nonprofit, membership-based organization led by a volunteer board of directors that supports, inspires and empowers a diverse network of individuals with a passion for environmental and outdoor learning.

My UP Now and the Keweenaw Report mentioned Michigan Tech in stories about the University’s role in driving economic growth in the Keweenaw Peninsula through technology, education and entrepreneurship.

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The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech’s Biskaabiiyaang Collective student organization in a story about the group's Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, which featured drum circles from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and traditional songs in Anishinaabemowin honoring Ojibwa culture.

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The Daily Mining Gazette covered stories about Michigan Tech student-athletes earning GLIAC Player of the Week honors. Senior soccer goalkeeper Bri Barrows was named Defensive Player of the Week, while football players Chase Koch and Avery Kucharski were recognized as Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively.

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Southeast Michigan’s Metro Parent mentioned Michigan Tech’s A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in a story highlighting the “30 highest-rated specialty museums in Michigan.” The museum ranked No. 19 statewide, recognized for its exceptional mineral and geological collections.

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MLive mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the annual Haunted Smelter event in Hancock. The attraction, which is a collaboration between Tech’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts, the Quincy Mine Hoist Association and the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission, transforms the historic copper smelter into a haunted experience for Halloween.

Donate Plastic Grocery Bags

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. Bags can be dropped off in the bins outside of the food pantry.

The food pantry is located on the main floor of Fisher Hall next to the vending machines. Please help us make sure that "No Husky Goes Hungry!"

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Power Outage Today in Smith, ROTC, AOB and Annex Buildings

A required shutdown of electrical service will affect several Michigan Tech buildings today, Oct. 16, as part of the bond renovation project.

This shutdown is required to add and remove feeders to several parts of the R. L. Smith Building, but will affect several buildings. A partial shutdown will affect the R. L. Smith Building. A full shutdown will affect the entirety of the ROTC, AOB and ANNEX buildings.

The shutdown will begin at approximately 9 a.m. today and should not go beyond 3 p.m.

Partial Shutdown:

• R. L. Smith Building

Full Shutdown:

• ROTC Building 
• Academic Office Building (AOB)
• AOB Annex Building

If you have questions, please contact Facilities Management at facilities@mtu.edu or 906-487-2303.

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

Thursday, October 16, 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.

Professional Development Day

Thursday, October 16, 8:30–10:45 a.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library

Join us on Thursday, October 16, for a morning of professional development designed to help faculty and staff build skills, share ideas, and learn from one another in a peer-to-peer environment.

Uncle Jumbo - Rozsa Class Acts

Thursday, October 16, 9:30 a.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Black Performance Hall

CLASS ACTS EVENT Tickets available by request for education groups serving Pre-K and/or K-12 Grammy-nominee Uncle Jumbo layers heartfelt lyrics with messages of positivity that inspire young minds to dream big and chase their passions. His concert performances include hits from his “Taste the Sky” and “Garden Groove” albums, with upbeat songs and dance-alongs that focus on joy, connection, kindness and wellbeing. CONTENT GUIDANCE | None Things to know EST. RUN TIME | 60 min., no intermission STUDENT, EDUCATOR, AND CHAPERONE TICKETS| $1 per ticket, and for every 20 student tickets, we will give you a free educator/chaperone ticket. There are no public or Michigan Tech Student Rush tickets available for this Class Acts Educational event. Contact the Rozsa Box Office with any questions about this event. The Rozsa Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and is available in person, via phone at 906-487-1906, or by email at rozsa@mtu.edu Related Events There are no additional activities scheduled for this Class Acts Event. Explore all upcoming Class Acts events. About Uncle Jumbo Uncle Jumbo is a Texas born son of a Disco and Reggae DJ, who got his start, as a four year old, playing accordion with touring Zydeco bands on the front porch of his Aunt Helen’s house in Louisiana. After spending years blending the grooves of Hip Hop and Soul, new inspiration struck deeply when he heard the first rhythm of his daughter’s heartbeat. Soon after, Jumbo and family held tightly to music as a way of bringing hope and healing to their home, when his daughter was diagnosed with a rare liver disease at birth. This led to the evolution of Jumbo turning his musical focus into creating heartfelt, uniting and jammin’ music for children everywhere, in an effort to help raise generations of positive, loving people. Uncle Jumbo has released 5 albums, with "Taste The Sky" earning a GRAMMY nomination for Best Children's Music album in 2024. Thanks to Our Sponsors Class Acts Endowment, and the Rozsa Circle of Supporters. About the Presenter The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton, Michigan, the 80,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall, Rozsa Backstage, Rozsa Art Galleries, and McArdle Theatre. As the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours, ballet, cirque, music, and more. 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 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.

Candlelight: Classic Rock in the Round

Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

PRESENTED BY MUSIC MAKERS FOUNDATION From ‘Thunderstruck’ to ‘Free Bird’ — an unforgettable night of strings and light. An Immersive Candlelight Journey Through Iconic Rock Anthems “Rock and roll meets classical music in a gorgeously crafted hour of music.” Step into a world lit by over 1,000 flickering candles — where legendary rock anthems are reimagined by one violin, played with the intensity of a full band. This is not just a tribute show. This is Blue Violin — a genre-defying, conservatory-trained virtuoso who has lit up stages from Carnegie Hall to Singapore, and now brings his world tour to Australia, Europe, Asia, and across the U.S. Things to know DATE | Thursday, October 16, 2025 TIME | 7 p.m. LOCATION | Rozsa Center EST. RUN TIME | approx. 75 min. / no intermission SEATING | General Admission PUBLIC TICKETS | General public $30, VIP $40, Family (2 adults + 2 children) $75 CONTENT GUIDANCE | In this electrifying solo candlelight concert, Blue Violin transforms classic rock into cinematic soundscapes using live looping, searing violin solos, and explosive arrangements. The result: a visceral, immersive performance that shatters expectations and stirs the soul. Critics call him “the best rock and roll violinist of a generation” and “electrifying” — and audiences from sold out shows around the globe agree. With a sound as bold as the flames surrounding him, Blue Violin invites you to experience a night where rock meets ritual, and violin meets firelight. Setlist includes iconic anthems like: Kashmir - Led ZeppelinThunderstruck - AC/DCDon't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster CultAshokan Farewell - Jay UngarI'm Just Ken - Mark RonsonWhat Was I Made For - Billie EillishOceans - Hillsong UNITEDStairway to Heaven - Led ZeppelinFootloose - Kenny LogginsBohemian Rhapsody - QueenCrazy Train - Ozzy OsbourneThe Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie DanielsOrange Blossom SpecialFree Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd*this setlist is subject to change VIP event starts at 6pm and includes: Seating in front rowsMusic Workshop with Blue ViolinQ&A SessionPhotos on the candlelit stageSigned Candlelight Tour 2025 concert posterSigned CDDigital Access Bundle including: Digital download of Blue Violin album, Exclusive music video access, Social media candlelight backdrops for Instagram, Behind-the-scenes video content Accessibility Noise-canceling headphones Available at the Rozsa Box Office. Assisted Listening Devices Available at the Rozsa Box Office. View full list of accessibility services 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 This event is hosted by Music Makers Foundation. 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.