December 2, 2025

Michigan Tech is one of a select group of just 30 undergraduate institutions nationwide named to The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll for 2026.

The Honor Roll identifies institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to their students’ mental health and well-being. The education services company selected the schools for this list based on data from its 2025 Campus Mental Health Survey, which polled administrators at 540 colleges. Administrators were asked 57 questions about their school’s counseling, mental health and wellness services for students.

As part of this project, The Princeton Review also surveyed students at 300 colleges about their awareness of their school’s mental health services. The project was conducted in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, an internationally recognized organization that works to end the stigma associated with mental health.

The criteria for the 2026 Honor Roll selections broadly covered three areas:

• Whether students have a campus quality of life that is both healthy and attentive to the students' overall well-being.
• How well a school is empowering its students to address their own mental health through education programs and peer-to-peer offerings.
• The overall administrative support for campus mental health and well-being through its policies, including commitments to staffing and student support.

Michigan Tech’s profile on The Princeton Review’s website describes the University as “driven to provide different avenues of support” and praises Tech’s commitment to wellness through the four pillars of our Be Well Initiative: Connect Well, Recharge Well, Live Well and Play Well. “Those four pillars give students the means to develop their own self-care plan, whether that’s by improving their sleeping habits, having conversations facilitated by their RAs or through community hangouts, and participating in campus events. Residents also have direct access to a mental health clinician,” the profile reads.

“With college students experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenging issues, the availability of campus mental health services has become vitally important,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. “We are honored to commend Michigan Technological University for prioritizing the mental health of its students and all the ways it is demonstrating commitment to promoting their students’ overall well-being.”

The Princeton Review project also works to promote awareness of campus mental health services among college applicants and students enrolled at the schools. Using data from its administrator survey, the company has reported information about 540 schools’ mental health services in its school profiles and in its annual Best Colleges guidebook.

Michigan Tech has completed installation of four Level II electric vehicle chargers in Parking Lot 5, between the Rozsa Center and East Hall. The four charging spaces are reserved for actively charging vehicles and are available at no cost to anyone with a valid MTU or visitor parking pass.

The chargers in Lot 5 are equipped with NACS (Tesla) plugs. Drivers with non-NACS vehicles will need to provide their own compatible adapter.

No additional app or registration is required — simply plug in and charge.

This project is a collaboration between Facilities Management, Transportation Services and the Office of Sustainability and Resilience. Please direct any questions to sustainability@mtu.edu.

Michigan Tech students are invited to an info session about the new IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) student chapter at Michigan Tech. The session is titled “Be a part of the Michigan Tech Robotics Community” and is happening tonight, Dec. 2, from 6-6:45 p.m. in EERC 229.

The event will introduce Michigan Tech's newly minted IEEE RAS student chapter, explain its purpose and planned activities, and share how students can get involved, including opportunities for leadership roles and proposing activity ideas.

The session is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in robotics, automation and making inanimate objects come to life.

The University Senate will convene Meeting 726 at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, in Chem Sci 102. 

Those within the University community unable to attend in person have the option to attend the University Senate meeting via Zoom. Please note: You will need to log in to your MTU Zoom account to join the virtual meeting. 

Senators are responsible for making their constituents aware of the agenda for this meeting. Senators who are unable to attend should arrange for their alternates to attend in their place. 

View the Meeting 726 Agenda.

On Sunday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon, Michigan Tech IT will be performing quarterly maintenance on the Fischer mylogin system, which requires a full shutdown and restart. During this maintenance, password resets and mylogin.mtu.edu will be unavailable.

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

Financial Services and Operations (FSO) will periodically share an “FSO — Did You Know?” article regarding a specific topic to increase awareness and knowledge. If there is an FSO topic that you’d like to learn more about, please email fso@mtu.edu.

Receiving Payments/Reimbursements at MTU

Departments expecting any non-invoiced payments — such as refunds, travel stipends, prizes/awards or other reimbursements — should notify FSO by emailing fso@mtu.edu before the payment is received.

Advance notice ensures that payments are properly recorded and applied to the appropriate accounts. As the primary department responsible for establishing and managing financial accounts, FSO must be informed of all anticipated transactions, particularly when checks or ACH payments are expected.

If you are expecting a payment in either the form of a check or an ACH/wire, please use the following:

• Checks: All checks should be made payable to Michigan Technological University. Checks are processed and deposited by the Cashier’s Office located in the Administration Building. Please be sure to include a completed Cashier’s Deposit Form with the check. If you anticipate the check being mailed directly to the Cashier’s Office, please email the Cashier’s Deposit Form in advance to cashier@mtu.edu, so that it is deposited promptly and correctly when received.

• Wires/ACHs: Please contact fso@mtu.edu in advance to get assistance with establishing any necessary accounts or complete any paperwork. If an account is already established and you receive a remittance notice, please forward that to remittance@mtu.edu. Please include a description for what the payment is for and what index and account number (if known) to apply it to.

If you believe a payment or reimbursement has already been sent to Michigan Technological University but is not appearing in your index, please contact us. It is possible we were unable to identify the funds and that they were placed in our clearing account.

Please join us for coffee, tea and snacks at our third Genomic Technologies Themed Coffee Hour sponsored by the Ecosystem Science Center and the Great Lakes Research Center. The coffee hour will be held in the Great Lakes Research Center second floor atrium today, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m.

All students, staff and faculty with an interest in genomic technologies and their applications are welcome! This is a great opportunity to socialize with colleagues across centers, institutes and colleges. We hope to see you there!

Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase Reception
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 5-7 p.m.
Rozsa Galleries
Michigan Tech Art Series

Please join us for an end of semester showcase of artworks produced by the students of the Art + Design (ART1110) and Contemporary Sculpture Studio (ART3410) classes at MTU. Join artists and Rozsa Art Galleries Director Terri Jo Frew from 5-7 p.m. tonight, Dec. 2, for the closing reception for “Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase” in the Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space. Enjoy refreshments and hear the artists speak about the vision and inspiration for this exhibition.

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Art + Nature: Presentation of Artwork with Anne Beffel and Student Artists - Studio Here Now
Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Wadsworth Hall, Studio G04W
Michigan Tech Art Series

Anne Beffel and students will present an Artist Talk and exhibit works by a new generation of artists working at the intersection of art, attentiveness and the ecosystems of which we are part. Doors open at 5 p.m. Talk will be from 6-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided.

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Sold Out)
Friday, Dec. 5 | 7 p.m.
Rozsa Center
Michigan Tech Presenting Series

Talmi Entertainment’s “NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet,” a beloved holiday tradition, visits the Rozsa as part of its 34th annual tour in 2025, bringing joy to over 100 cities across North America.

Featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, handcrafted by the finest artisans of Europe, this critically acclaimed production continues to delight audiences nationwide. Through the company’s unique “Dance with Us” program, aspiring young dancers from across the Upper Peninsula will perform on stage alongside professionals. The production will be accompanied by the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO), the oldest orchestra in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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Rachmaninoff Vespers - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 701 Calumet St., Lake Linden
Michigan Tech Art Series

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the combined choirs of Michigan Tech perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's “All-Night Vigil (Vespers)” at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lake Linden. The piece consists of settings of texts taken from the Russian Orthodox all-night vigil ceremony. It has been praised as Rachmaninoff's finest achievement and “the greatest musical achievement of the Russian Orthodox Church.” It is said to have been one of Rachmaninoff’s two favorite compositions.

Maurits De Jong from Intel Corporation will present at this week's Physics Colloquium. De Jong's presentation is titled "Reliability: Small Devices, Great Importance."

The seminar will be presented  at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 in the Fisher Hall Lobby.

Read De Jong's abstract and bio at the University Events Calendar.

Tuesday, Dec. 2
• Michigan Tech Hockey Radio Show, 10 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
 
Thursday, Dec. 4
• Women's Basketball at Roosevelt, 6:30 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
• Men's Basketball at Roosevelt, 8:30 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
 
Saturday, Dec. 6
• Nordic Skiing at UP Opener
• Women's Basketball at Parkside, 2 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
• Men's Basketball at Parkside, 4 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege

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Athletics News
Read more in the MTU Athletics weekly update.

Job Postings for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 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.

Director of Global Campus and Continuing Education, Michigan Tech Global Campus.

Administrative Aide 8, Administrative and Auxiliary Services (​UAW posting dates are Dec. 2 to Dec. 8, 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.

The Keweenaw Report mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about TRIO Talent Search offering 20 scholarships for students to attend MTU’s Summer Youth Programs, which give participants a week-long, on-campus introduction to potential college and career pathways.

The Daily Galaxy, Yahoo! News and 78 outlets worldwide quoted Simon Carn (GMES) in stories about the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, which erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years.

The Detroit Free Press, Lansing State Journal and Yahoo! News mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of this week’s blizzard conditions, highlighting MTU’s Mid-Campus and College Avenue webcams as live views of the storm across the Upper Peninsula.

Mining Connection mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement of more than $10.5 million in Mine Safety and Health Administration state grants nationwide, including $291,052 awarded to Tech for federally mandated miner safety and health training.

Global SMT & Packaging mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about an upcoming presentation by Huaguang Wang ’19 (Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering) at the IEEE Electronics Packaging Technology Conference (EPTC 2025) on improving reliability in AI and high-performance computing systems.

96.7 WSHV-FM in Raleigh, North Carolina, and 48 other U.S. news outlets mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of a Literary Titan Gold Book Award received by Brittany Feria ’13 (B.S. Accounting) for her children’s book, “Sammy Goes to the Doctor.”

Workshop: Pathways to Funding Graduate School

Please join Michigan Tech’s McNair Scholars Program tomorrow, Dec. 3, from 12-2 p.m. in MUB Ballroom A as Vice President for Community Engagement Wayne Gersie discusses pathways to navigating the often-complex landscape of funding for graduate school.

This workshop is strongly recommended for undergraduate students considering attending graduate school. It is sponsored by the McNair Scholars Program and we kindly ask that you please register in advance.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Fiber Craft Meet-Up Interest Meeting

If you knit, crochet, spin, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, weave, or do any other kind of fiber craft, this is the meeting for you.

Join us in the MUB Commons at noon tomorrow, Dec. 3, to discuss a regularly occurring lunchtime fiber craft get-together here at Michigan Tech.

The goal of the meeting will be to settle on a time, location and frequency for the group. Feel free to bring your lunch and latest project. Look for yarn on the table to find us.

If you can't make the meeting, but want to know what's decided, email Alice at alicem@mtu.edu.

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

Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries

Tuesday, December 2, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Art Galleries, Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Please join us for an end of semester showcase of artworks produced by the students of the art + design (ART1110) and Contemporary Sculpture Studio (ART3410) classes at MTU. Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-8 p.m. EXHIBIT DATES | November 21-December 2, 2025. Closed during fall break. RECEPTION | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. ADMISSION| Free and open to the public CONTENT GUIDANCE |TBD 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.

Let's Talk

Tuesday, December 2, 12 p.m.–2 p.m. | Minerals & Materials Building, room 718B

Not sure if counseling is right for you? Try Let’s Talk on Tuesday, December 2nd from 12-2pm in the Minerals & Materials Building, room 718B! This free, informal, and confidential service is a chance to chat with a Michigan Tech counselor about mental health questions or concerns. Available to all undergraduate and graduate MTU students—stop by and start the conversation! Let's Talk is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Additionally, Let's Talk is not designed to provide emergency or crisis support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact emergency and crisis support at 1-877-376-7896.

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

Tuesday, December 2, 12 p.m.–1 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.

Reception for Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries

Tuesday, December 2, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. | Rozsa Art Galleries, Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Join artists and Rozsa Art Galleries Director Terri Jo Frew from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 for the closing reception for Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase in the Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space. Enjoy refreshments, and hear from the artists to learn about the vision and inspiration for this exhibition. Learn more about the exhibit. Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-8 p.m. EXHIBIT DATES | November 21-December 2, 2025. Closed during fall break. RECEPTION | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. ADMISSION| Free and open to the public CONTENT GUIDANCE | TBD 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.

Cocoa and Cards

Tuesday, December 2, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | MUB Commons

Need a breather before finals? Come sip hot cocoa and make cards with us! Create something special for the holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah, or just to say thank you to someone who made your semester great. Bring a friend, enjoy the cozy vibes, and take a break on Tuesday, December 2 from 6–8 PM in the MUB Commons.

Jackson Alumni Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 2, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Sullivan's

Celebrate the holiday season with fellow Huskies! Michigan Tech alumni and friends are invited to join volunteer host Sydney Jeffreys '19 for a holiday party at Sullivan's on Tuesday, December 2, from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer while reconnecting with fellow alumni and friends. Sullivan's is located at 1514 Daniel Road, Jackson, MI 49202. In addition to a fun and festive evening, you will have the opportunity to score some MTU swag, courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement. Food and beverages will be available for individual purchase. There is no charge to attend but please RSVP to ensure we have an accurate headcount.

NCSA General Meeting

Tuesday, December 2, 6 p.m.–7 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, December 2, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 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