August 18, 2021

We’re pleased to let you know that Michigan Tech will be offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students and employees, in partnership with the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGL). The walk-in clinics will take place on Aug. 24, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 in the Rozsa Center Lobby from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. No appointment is required. Please note that the August clinic occurs during Orientation Week.

Both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available at all three clinics — participants will be able to choose which to receive. UGL staff will administer the vaccine. Employees and students who have already received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine can receive their second dose at the clinic. Third-dose boosters will not be available at any of the MTU vaccine clinics.

Please send questions about the MTU vaccine clinics to mtuflex@mtu.edu. For information about COVID-19 vaccine availability in the western Upper Peninsula, including where to get the Pfizer vaccine, check out the Copper Country Strong website. Please reach out to any local health care provider if you are interested in a third-dose booster — no pre-existing relationship is required.

Diversity Literacy training for the 2021-2022 academic year is open for registration. This year we have changed the registration process to an online registration form.

The Diversity Literacy Online Workshop (DLOW) is part of Michigan Tech's ongoing commitment to faculty diversity in building a supportive campus climate. Successful completion of the DLOW is required to serve on faculty hiring and tenure promotion committees. The full workshop is organized as a three-week asynchronous online course in Canvas (with two to three hours of work per week) building literacy in recognizing unconscious bias, and culminates with a one-week seminar on the legal aspects of diversity-centered hiring practices.

For those who have already taken the full three-week diversity literacy course, a one-week refresher course is required every four years. See the Diversity Training Status page for more information and a list of current training status for all faculty.

The workshop dates are listed below and can also be found on the training website. Please note that legal aspects training will immediately follow the diversity literacy training, and faculty will be registered for them both at the same time. If your certification is expiring but you don't need it for immediate service, we would appreciate if you register for a spring workshop instead. The Fall Refresher 1 course is full, but there are some seats left in the Fall Refresher 2 course for anyone who will be serving on search and TPR committees that start work this fall.

If you have any questions about the DLOW and training, contact workshop administrator Amy Marcarelli at ammarcar@mtu.edu.

Full course and refresher dates for academic year 2021-22:

Fall Refresher 1: NO SEATS REMAINING
Sept. 13-17 — Diversity Literacy Refresher Workshop
Sept. 20-24 — Legal Aspects of Hiring – Online Course

Fall Full Course: 
Oct. 4–22 — Diversity Literacy Full Course
Oct. 25-29 — Legal Aspects of Hiring – Online Course

Fall Refresher 2: 
Nov. 8-12 — Diversity Literacy Refresher Workshop
Nov. 15-19 — Legal Aspects of Hiring – Online Course

Spring Refresher 1: 
Jan. 17–21 — Diversity Literacy Refresher Workshop
Jan. 24-28 — Legal Aspects of Hiring – Online Course

Spring Full Course: 
Feb. 7-25 — Diversity Literacy Full Course
Feb. 28-March 4 — Legal Aspects of Hiring – Online Course

Spring Refresher 2: 
March 21-25 — Diversity Literacy Refresher Workshop
March 28-April 1 — Legal Aspects of Hiring – Online Course

Job Posting for Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email mtujobs@mtu.edu.

For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted. 

Department Coordinator, Biomedical Engineering. Apply online.

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 mtujobs@mtu.edu.

Student-athlete Laura De Marchi’s recognition as the 2021 GLIAC Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year was covered by WLUC TV6.

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The launch of the Rozsa Center’s new Listen at Michigan Tech app was covered by WLUC TV6.

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Incoming Michigan Tech student Alireza Asadi was interviewed for a Chronicle of Higher Education article titled “A Special Kind of Limbo: Iranian Students’ Troubles Getting to the U.S. Threaten STEM Pipeline.”

Face Coverings Required Indoors on Campus

While Michigan Tech is at Health and Safety Level Two, face coverings must be worn indoors. This applies to all students, employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.

In Level Two, students and employees are not required to monitor their symptoms daily prior to coming to campus. But, individuals should be mindful of their own symptoms. A useful monitoring tool is available from the CDC. 

Michigan Tech strongly recommends that all employees and students receive the COVID-19 vaccine and continue with handwashing and hand-sanitizing practices, especially in light of the virulence of the COVID-19 delta variant.

During all Health and Safety Levels, no one with COVID-19 symptoms is allowed on campus. 

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PhD Defense: Kan Wang, BioMed

Doctoral candidate Kan Wang (BioMed) will present his Ph.D. proposal defense at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Aug. 19). This will be an online defense. Attendees are invited via Zoom.

Wang's defense is titled “A Salicylhydroxamic Acid-based Reversible Adhesive Molecule.”

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MS Defense: Matthew Hasbrouck, MSE

M.S. candidate Matthew Hasbrouck (MSE) will present his master's defense at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Aug. 19) in the Minerals and Materials Engineering Building (M&M), Room 610. Virtual attendance is also invited via Zoom.

Hasbrouck's defense is titled "The Effects of Molybdenum, Chromium, and Niobium on Gray Iron for Brake Rotor Applications."

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PhD Defense: Avik Ghosh

Wednesday, August 18, 9–10 a.m.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Advisor: Marina Tanasova Exploring GLUT5 Targeting for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy Attend Virtually:...

11th Annual Campioni Golf Outing

Wednesday, August 18, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Portage Lake Golf Course

11th Annual Campioni Golf Outing

Faculty, Staff, Graduate Student Portrait Session (by appointment)

Wednesday, August 18, 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Michigan Tech Campus, Outdoor location to be announced

Faculty, staff and graduate students can have their complimentary professional portrait taken by University Marketing and Communications. An appointment is required and can...

UP & Moving Lunchtime High Noon Activity Break

Wednesday, August 18, 12:00 p.m.–12:20 p.m.

We are a group of Michigan Tech graduate students who are focused on improving the health of our community. We are contributing to the COVID-19 response by providing health...

UP & Moving Lunchtime Noon-Thirty Activity Break

Wednesday, August 18, 12:30 p.m.–12:50 p.m.

We are a group of Michigan Tech graduate students who are focused on improving the health of our community. We are contributing to the COVID-19 response by providing health...

L'anse Waterfront Park Boat Wash

Wednesday, August 18, 1 p.m.–7 p.m. | L'anse Waterfront Park Boat Launch

The Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) is partnering with Isle Royale National Park (NP) to offer a free boat wash at the L'anse Waterfront Park Boat Launch.