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Facilities Management will be performing essential repair work on the campus water system starting at 7 a.m. today, April 30.
This work will require extended water outages affecting the following buildings:
Building occupants may use water for drinking and handwashing in nearby buildings, listed below, that are not affected by the outage.
Porta Potties and handwashing stations will be placed throughout campus. Bottled drinking water will be supplied to affected buildings.
The outages are scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. today, April 30, and work is expected to conclude by 5 p.m. tomorrow, May 1. Water service will be restored to buildings at the end of both days.
Unaffected campus buildings will include:
Facilities will provide daily updates on affected buildings as conditions change.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management at facilities@mtu.edu or 906-487-2303.
Thank you for your cooperation while these time-critical improvements are completed.
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) is saddened to share the passing of Professor Emeritus Bernard “Bernie” Alkire, a beloved educator, mentor, proud Michigan Tech alumnus and distinguished member of the CEGE Academy. Bernie passed away on April 25 at the age of 86.
Throughout his career, Bernie made lasting contributions to transportation engineering, cold regions research and the civil engineering profession while shaping generations of students through his teaching and mentorship. His induction into the CEGE Academy recognized a lifetime of professional achievement, leadership and service to Michigan Tech.
Bernie’s impact on our department and the broader engineering community will be long remembered, and his legacy will continue through the many students, colleagues and alumni he inspired.
We extend our sincere condolences to Bernie’s family, friends, former students and all who knew him.
Read Bernie’s full obituary and share memories on his Tribute Wall.
The Center for Educational Outreach is excited to announce that counselor and program support staff applications are now open for the 2026 season of Summer Youth Programs (SYP)!
Each summer, SYP welcomes more than a thousand middle and high school students to campus for an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on learning, discovery and adventure. We’re looking for college students from Michigan Tech and beyond who are excited to help create a fun, welcoming and meaningful environment for the thinkers, doers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
A wide range of positions are available, including roles focused on youth engagement, residence life, evening programming, transportation, and daily operations. Staff begin paid training in early June, and programs will run through July 18.
If you know a college student (at Michigan Tech or elsewhere) seeking an impactful summer opportunity who enjoys working with youth and wants to be part of a positive, energetic campus community this summer, please encourage them to view our website to learn more and apply through our hiring portal.
Questions? Reach us at outreach@mtu.edu or 906-487-2219, or stop by Suite 217 of the Administration Building.
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) will be closed today and tomorrow, April 30 and May 1, due to the scheduled building-wide water outage. This includes all department spaces — shops, advising and offices.
Financial Services and Operations (FSO) has posted the 2026 Fiscal Year-End Closing Schedule on our website. The schedule is located on the Controller's Office webpage under the "Closing Schedules" subheading.
The fiscal year-end closing schedule lists important deadlines and should be distributed to the appropriate employees.
The Office of Alumni Engagement looks forward to celebrating Alumni Reunion 2026 from July 30 to Aug. 1. The full schedule is available now on our website, with registration to open in May.
College Receptions
We have been working with the deans to feature College Receptions on Friday, July 31, from 1-3 p.m. This event, formerly known as the Campus Showcase, is designed to take the burden off of individuals and/or smaller units while still giving alumni the opportunity to visit colleges and departments, learn about what’s new, and chat with faculty and staff — a favorite for our visiting alumni!
Registration for Faculty and Staff
As we did last year, we will be collecting faculty and staff registrations through a Google form (separate from how our alumni guests will be registering). More information will be shared when registration opens in May.
Visit the Reunion website for more information. Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 906-487-2400 or alumni@mtu.edu if you have any questions.
The Detroit Free Press, WLUC TV6, WCMU Public Media and 17 additional outlets nationwide quoted Sarah Hoy and Rolf Peterson (both CFRES) in coverage of the Isle Royale Winter Study’s 2025-26 annual report.
AutoEV Times mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about upcoming Tech Tours at the ITS America Conference & Expo in Detroit. The article highlights MTU engineering resources supporting real-world testing and integration of connected and automated vehicle systems.
Hamilton, Ohio’s Journal-News mentioned the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in a story about GeoFair 2026, a gem, mineral and fossil show. The museum is among several institutions contributing collections to the event, which promotes earth science education and outreach.
The Daily Mining Gazette reported on the passing of Michigan Tech alum Leroy Keranen ’61 (B.S. Electrical Engineering). The story quoted Bill Roberts and Wes Frahm (both ADV) and highlighted Keranen’s decades of philanthropy, including the Leroy R. Keranen Endowed Scholarship supporting local engineering and science students.
The Daily Mining Gazette quoted Michigan Tech alum Seth Nelson ’18 ’20 ’25 (B.S. M.S. Physics, Ph.D. Applied Physics) in a story about MTEC SmartZone’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program selecting its 2026 cohort of startups.
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