November 19, 2025

Michigan Tech's Research Development team invites faculty to an “Early Career Funding Opportunities” virtual informational session being held at noon today, Nov. 19. The session will focus on early career funding opportunities and planning a proposal development timeline for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) 2026 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program.

Faculty interested in pursuing early career funding opportunities or planning to submit an NSF CAREER proposal in 2026 are strongly encouraged to attend. The session is also valuable for department chairs, mentors and research administrators who support early career faculty.

How to Attend
Today’s session is being offered via Zoom only. All early career faculty should receive a direct invite to the Google Calendar event. If you are interested in attending but don’t see it on your calendar or in your email, you can access the event through Michigan Tech’s University Events Calendar. 

For those unable to attend the live session, the resources shared will be added to the Research Development Toolkit, including the slides, session recording and downloadable templates.

About the Session
This session will feature two presenters from Research Development:

• CK Choi, 2025-26 faculty fellow in research development, will provide an overview of several early career opportunities available to faculty members. These opportunities are stepping stones for researchers who are establishing their independent research programs and building a strong funding portfolio.

• Jess Brassard, director of research development and communication, will guide attendees through timeline considerations for the 2026 NSF CAREER Program. The CAREER Award, one of the NSF’s most prestigious opportunities for early career faculty, requires careful planning and preparation well in advance of submission deadlines. Brassard will share a timeline template with attendees, providing a road map for organizing proposal development activities between now and July 2026. 

Follow-Ups Planned in Spring 2026
Research Development will offer further sessions in the 2026 spring semester designed to help faculty prepare for a competitive 2026 NSF CAREER proposal. These follow-up sessions will focus on the specific nuances of the NSF CAREER program.

Staff Council invites the campus community to submit nominations for the 2025 Making a Difference Awards. Nominations are now open, and regular full-time and part-time staff are eligible. All faculty and staff are invited to submit a nomination of a deserving colleague or write a letter in support of a nomination. Submissions are due this Friday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m.

The categories are:

• Innovation Award
• Behind the Scenes
• Legacy Award
• Outstanding Leader
• Rookie Award
• Serving Others
• Unsung Hero

Award recipients will receive $500 after taxes. Past recipients are not eligible to receive another award until five years after their previous award year.

Please follow these steps:

1. Review the award criteria and our new tips and tricks!
2. Create your nomination letter.
3. Collect your letters of support (no more than three one-page letters).
4. Complete the nomination form.

Please note that you will need to be prepared to upload your nomination letter and letters of support as one PDF file in the nomination form.

For more information and to check out our new tips and tricks for writing letters, please go to Staff Council’s Making a Difference Staff Awards webpage.

Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. this Friday.

Human Resources will be available in the Memorial Union Building in MUB 101 on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

We are also available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second floor of the Lakeshore Center.

If you have any questions, please reach out to hr-help@mtu.edu.

Mentoring is an important role for any faculty member, but few faculty receive formal training for it. "Guiding Growth: A Workshop for Faculty Mentors" will help faculty develop skills for effectively mentoring graduate students, junior faculty and peers. The program will provide an opportunity for both new and senior faculty to work with a community of peers to enhance their ability to guide and support others as they navigate their academic career.

Topics will include developing mentoring agreements, communicating expectations, fostering independence, meeting the mentee’s individual needs and addressing mentoring challenges.

The “Guiding Growth” workshop will include four 90-minute sessions, to be held from 12:30-2 p.m. on Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17 and April 21. Participants will be asked to commit to all four sessions.

Please register for the workshop series by Dec. 19.

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar speaker will present at 2 p.m tomorrow, Nov. 20, in Fisher 329.

Kevin Howard will present "Automotive Aerodynamics: Form does not always follow Function."

This presentation will discuss the industrial design process with specific focus on implementation of aerodynamics into automotive development. Topics will include investigation of various tools available and how and when to use them during the design timeline, including tool correlation, as there are many engineering tool options each carrying a wide variety of capabilities, limitations and assumptions.

Andrew Fiss (HU) presented "'This math is made for you and me': Songs of professional societies and the problems of memorializing IHMT" at the History of Science Society Annual Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from Nov. 13-16.

Inspired by stories of singing at professional meetings, from late 19th century observatory parties to the 2011 video "This math is made for you and me", Fiss urged the documentation of difficult-to-save experiences in historical projects of professional societies. His presentation was part of the 30th anniversary retrospective of the Institute in the History of Mathematics and Its Use in Teaching (IHMT).

As new co-chair for the Committee on Education and Engagement, Fiss also attended meetings with various groups, led a prize committee and helped organize a featured lecture at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum.

Great Lakes Echo, the Daily Mining Gazette and three other regional news outlets quoted Rolf Peterson (CFRES) in coverage of new research examining how gray wolves on Isle Royale seasonally shift their hunting patterns to target beavers, reshaping the island’s ecosystem.

U.S. News & World Report mentioned Michigan Tech in a listicle about the U.S. colleges and universities that accept the most international students. According to the story, Michigan Tech accepted 95 percent of international applicants in 2024.

The Saturday Evening Post quoted alumna Rebecca Rhoades ’96 (B.A. Scientific and Technical Communication) in a story about the pasty’s place in Michigan culinary history.

Global Campus Hosting Live Webinar on MTU's Online MAE Grad Programs Tomorrow

Stack your skills. Power your career in ME. Are your mechanical engineering skills future-ready?

From electrified mobility to cleaner internal combustion engines to robotics and energy systems, today’s projects demand versatile, skilled mechanical engineers who can keep leveling up without pausing their careers. That’s why Michigan Tech designed online mechanical engineering programs.

Join Michigan Tech Global Campus and representatives from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) tomorrow, Nov. 20, at 11:30 a.m. ET. In our final webinar for 2025, you’ll learn about the customizable mechanical engineering master's degree and some of the stackable certificates that you can earn alone or ladder into an M.S. degree.

Get valuable information about admissions requirements, accelerated options and career trends. Have your questions answered in real time.

Register for the Online MAE Programs Webinar.

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2025 MTU Wellness 360 Incentive Submission Form Is Open

Submission for the 2025 MTU Wellness 360 Incentive is open. To earn up to $450, participants will check off the activities they completed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, and submit the electronic form. Benefits-eligible employees can access the MTU Wellness 360 - Incentive 2025 Checklist Google form or navigate to the MTU Wellness 360 website. 

The last day to submit the MTU Wellness 360 incentive form for 2025 will be Jan. 13, 2026. Payouts are expected to arrive by March. Tax-free payout options include lump sums deposited into an employee’s health savings account (HSA) — available only to employees enrolled in the HDHP1/HDHP2 health insurance plans — or flexible spending account (FSA). Taxable payout options include Michigan Tech Gift Card or Keweenaw Cash.

The MTU Wellness 360 program supports qualifying, benefits-eligible faculty and staff in learning about their health and well-being, encourages them to take steps to improve or maintain it, and offers monetary rewards of up to $450 for participating in the annual incentive program. Participation in the MTU Wellness 360 program is free, voluntary and confidential. The current  MTU Wellness 360 Incentive program will conclude after 2025. A new wellness program is under development and slated to launch in 2027.

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Figure Skating Club Skate Drive

Do you have any old ice skates, soakers or guards sitting around? Drop them off at the Figure Skating Club's skate drive!

The drive started this past Monday, Nov. 17, and runs to Dec. 5, with bins in the Memorial Union Building by MUB 101 and in the Van Pelt and Opie Library by the 24-hour door.

Previously, the Figure Skating Club registered student organization had a bring-your-own-skates policy, which can be financially draining. By donating skates, you provide the opportunity for participants to experience figure skating regardless of financial obstacles.

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Updated Report a Concern Page Launching Today

Today, Nov. 19, the Dean of Students Office will launch a redesigned Report a Concern webpage that streamlines the reporting process for all campus community members. Whether you're reporting a concern about a student, seeking resources for yourself, or helping students navigate support services, the updated page provides clearer pathways and greater transparency about what happens next.

What's Changing?

• Know what happens when you report: Every reporting category now includes a "Process Information" section that clearly outlines who receives your report, what steps follow submission and how privacy is protected for all parties involved.

• Find the right tool faster: The new layout replaces accordion-style menus, displaying all reporting options at once.

• Better resource organization: The redesigned page clearly distinguishes between frequently used tools and additional reporting options.

Why It Matters
Faculty and staff play a critical role in identifying and reporting student concerns. The clearer structure and enhanced transparency will help you:

• Feel more confident about when and how to use reporting tools.
• Better understand the outcomes of your reports.
• Provide accurate information to students who approach you with concerns.
• Make more informed decisions about which resource best fits each situation.

Get Familiar with the Changes
We encourage you to visit the Report a Concern website starting Wednesday to explore the new layout. Familiarizing yourself with the updated structure will help you respond more effectively when concerns arise — whether you're reporting directly or guiding a student through the process.

For questions about the new page or specific reporting processes, email the Dean of Students Office or call 906-487-2212.

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

Women's Volleyball vs GLIAC Quarterfinal

Wednesday, November 19, 12–3 a.m.

Women's Volleyball vs GLIAC Quarterfinal

Early Career Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, November 19, 12 p.m.–1 p.m.

Michigan Tech's Research Development team invites faculty to a virtual informational session focused on early career funding opportunities and planning a proposal development timeline for the 2026 NSF CAREER program. This session will feature two presenters from the Research Development team. CK Choi, 2025-26 Faculty Fellow in Research Development, will provide an overview of several early career opportunities available to faculty members. These opportunities are stepping stones for researchers who are establishing their independent research programs and building a strong funding portfolio. Jess Brassard, Director of Research Development and Communication, will guide attendees through timeline considerations for the 2026 NSF CAREER program. The CAREER award, one of the National Science Foundation's most prestigious opportunities for early career faculty, requires careful planning and preparation well in advance of submission deadlines. Jess will share a timeline template with attendees, providing a roadmap for organizing proposal development activities between now and July 2026. There will be sessions offered in the 2026 Spring semester, designed to help faculty prepare for a competitive 2026 NSF CAREER proposal. These follow-up sessions will focus on the specific nuances of the NSF CAREER Program. Faculty interested in pursuing early career funding opportunities or planning to submit an NSF CAREER proposal in 2026 are strongly encouraged to attend. The session is also valuable for department chairs, mentors, and research administrators who support early career faculty. For those unable to attend the live session, the resources will be added to the RD Toolkit, including the slides, session recording, and downloadable templates.

HuskyGOLD Information Session

Wednesday, November 19, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. | Memorial Union Building, Alumni Lounge C

Learn about Michigan Tech’s new HuskyGOLD program, designed to prepare students for lifelong engagement in their communities. With a variety of options, you can shape your own HuskyGOLD path based on what matters most to you. This session will cover what the program is, how it works, and how you can join. Find more details about HuskyGOLD on the Student Leadership & Involvement website.

Master's Defense: Eli Smyth

Wednesday, November 19, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, 875

Environmental Engineering Advisor: Jennifer Becker EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF FLOATING TREATMENT WETLANDS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF A LAGOON-BASED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM IN COPPER HARBOR, MICHIGAN

Pokeman League - Weekly Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. | Dillman 202

Come hangout and play pokemon

SoundGirls General Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. | Walker 210

Join SoundGirls for our weekly general meeting! We will talk about music, the audio industry, and fun events around campus.

Serve the King - Main Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 7 p.m.–9 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.

Men On Boats - Michigan Tech Theatre

Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m. | McArdle Theatre

MICHIGAN TECH THEATRE SERIES EVENT Men on Boats is a play by Jaclyn Backhaus that tells the true story of John Wesley Powell's 1869 expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, where he led a crew of ten men on a perilous journey through uncharted rapids and treacherous terrain. Highlighting both the physical challenges of the expedition and the interpersonal dynamics between the crew members, often portrayed with a humorous and satirical edge; a unique aspect of the play is that it is performed with a cast of women and non-binary actors depicting the historically male crew. The production features a talented cast of Michigan Tech students: John Wesley Powell - Paige Harsevoort William Dunn - Celia Peters John Colton Sumner - Zoe Oetjens Old Shady - Leona Lins Bradley - Ysa Cerbo O. G. Howland - Sebastian Dash Seneca Howland - Drew Karimi Frank Goodman - Lexi Meyer Hall - Abby Pilon Hawkins - Alyssa Johnson Things to know DATE | Tuesday-Friday, November 18-21, 2025 TIME | 7:30 p.m. LOCATION | McArdle Theatre EST. RUN TIME | 90 Minutes, no intermission SEATING | General Admission PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able? MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Request from the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up What is Student Rush? CONTENT GUIDANCE | Alcohol use, tobacco use, adult language, & simulated gun fire. Tickets may be purchased at the door in McArdle Theatre, online, or on the phone/in person at the Rozsa Box Office during Rozsa Box Office Hours. Rozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. Thanks to Our Sponsors Support for this Michigan Tech Theatre Event provided by: and the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters. About the Performers Meet the cast, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event. About the Director: Nich Radcliffe teaches classes in acting, directing, theatre history, and dramatic theory & criticism. He also directs Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department theatrical productions and is faculty advisor to the MTU Performance Club. Nich holds a BA in Theatre with an Acting/Shakespeare concentration and an MFA in Directing with a secondary focus in Dramaturgy/New Play Development. In undergrad Nich studied acting with Tony winning Artistic Director and founding member of Looingglass Theatre, Andy White. He also studied Viewpoints with Emmy Nominee, star of stage and screen Alexandra Billings. View full bio. About the Presenter Michigan Tech Theatre creates live entertainment events for the Keweenaw, sharing the creative and scholarly work of students and faculty from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Performances range from traditional stage plays and musicals–performed in the McArdle Theatre or on the Rozsa stage–to haunted houses, interactive museum displays, and fashion shows. 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 Theatre Series Event. Related Events Haunted Smelter - Michigan Tech Theatre Thursday-Saturday, October 23-25, 2025 | 7 p.m. Men on Boats - Michigan Tech Theatre Tuesday-Friday, November 18-21, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Proof - Michigan Tech Theatre Thursday-Saturday, February 19-21, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Museum Explorations - Michigan Tech Theatre Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11, 2026 | TBA time Explore upcoming Michigan Tech Theatre 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.

Night at the Movies - Superior Wind Symphony

Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Black Performance Hall

MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT The Superior Wind Symphony performs fantastic film scores from popular Hollywood movies. Things to know DATE | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 TIME | 7:30 p.m. LOCATION | Rozsa Center EST. RUN TIME | Approx. 75 mins. with intermission SEATING | General Admission PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able? MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Request from the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up What is Student Rush? CONTENT GUIDANCE | TBA Rozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours. Thanks to Our Sponsors Support for this Michigan Tech Music Event provided by: and the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters. About the Artists The Superior Wind Symphony is an auditioned ensemble of winds and percussion that performs the music of composers spanning five centuries, living and not, from all genders, ethnicities, and genres. Meet the performers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event. About the Presenter The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs. Part of 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 Music Series Events. Related Events Let's Dance! - Superior Wind Symphony Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Night at the Movies - Superior Wind Symphony Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Classics and Contemporaries - Superior Wind Symphony Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Celebrations! - Campus Concert Band and Superior Wind Symphony Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Explore upcoming Michigan Tech Music 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.