August 25, 2021

Listening. Connecting. Expanding. Michigan Tech's new Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Wallace Southerland III will build on 30 years of experience and the positive relationships he inherited.

Southerland arrived on campus July 1 from Salisbury University in Maryland, where he served as the associate vice president of student affairs. In a new Q&A, Southerland shares what brought him to Michigan Tech and his preliminary strategies for working together across campus to connect with all students and help them achieve their goals.

Read the Q&A on mtu.edu/news.

Free late night comedy at 10 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 28) in the Rozsa!

Pete Lee might be the nicest person in New York City, but that’s because it’s impossible to sound aggressive with a Wisconsin accent. He was raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, by divorced parents and a 19-inch television, which is probably why he pursued a career in entertainment.

Thanks to his highly rated Comedy Central Presents half-hour special, Lee has packed venues at over 500 colleges and universities across the country. He has also been a standout on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and played a doctor on the CBS soap opera "As the World Turns." You won't want to miss this event!

The Michigan Tech volleyball team is the top pick in the North Division in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Coaches' Poll after garnering four first-place votes.

Tech welcomes back its core roster from the 2021 season, including six All-GLIAC selections. The Huskies won a GLIAC regular season championship last spring for only the second time in program history and look to make their fourth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance.

In the 2021 Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Huskies led the North with 51 points. Northern Michigan was one point back while also taking a pair of first-place votes. Northwood (34), Wayne State (28), Saginaw Valley State (22) and Lake Superior State (10) rounded out the North in spots three through six.

Grand Valley State was the top choice in the South Division with 44 points and four first-place votes. Ferris State garnered 39 points and one vote. Davenport (31) was third followed by Parkside (19) and Purdue Northwest (12).

Read more on the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Job Posting for Wednesday, Aug. 25, 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. 

Administrative Aide 7, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (UAW posting Aug. 25 to Aug. 31, 2021 — internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the UAW posting dates). 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.

Michigan Tech’s new partnership with Everspring Inc., a leading provider of education technology and services to universities, was reported in Yahoo! Finance.

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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Free BBQ with Army ROTC

Tech students, new and returning, come join the Arctic Warrior Cadets for a free BBQ on the ROTC lawn (next to the clock tower) today (Aug. 25) from 2:30-5 p.m.

Compete in a variety of lawn games to earn giveaways and chat with the Arctic Warriors to learn more about leadership opportunities, scholarships and physical conditioning.

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On-Campus Jobs Expo

Career Services and Financial Aid are coordinating an On-Campus Jobs Expo on Sept. 1 from 12-3 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building Alumni Lounge.

Campus departments: Please fill out this form by Aug. 30 if you'd like to participate. We will announce participating campus departments prior to the expo, alerting students to the opportunity to meet with you at your own table. 

You can also notify Career Services of the student positions you're hiring for and we will upload to Handshake any positions recorded in the form, affording students a single place where they can view and apply for these positions. You can fill out the form for each position you wish to announce.

On-campus jobs provide opportunities for Michigan Tech students. A part-time job offers income to students who need it and is an important co-curricular opportunity. As a co-curricular opportunity, on-campus work can lead to internships and co-ops, opening the door to full-time offers immediately after graduation. It can also help a student establish a strong foundation for research that leads to enhanced graduate school opportunities.

Please contact Career Services with questions at career@mtu.edu or 908-487-2313.

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Climate Justice Across the Lake Superior Watershed

What is climate justice and what does it mean to be a good future ancestor? Learn more today (Aug. 25) from 6-8 p.m. during the Climate Justice Across the Lake Superior Watershed webinar.

The panel will showcase stories and perspectives from folks engaged in climate action across the Lake Superior watershed and beyond. Chúk Odenigbo (Future Ancestors) will kick off the conversation with a short keynote address, followed by Shadiya Aidid (Fossil Free Lakehead), Shelby Gagnon (Indigenous Food Circle) and Candace Neveau (Baawaating Water Protectors) who will share stories and perspectives about their work in climate justice.

This event is free, open to the public, will be virtual, and will be recorded. A graphic facilitator — Corrina from Love Letters for everybody — will be illustrating this event.

Register on the event web page or through the Lake Superior Living Labs Network website.

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Digital Measures: Interface Refresh and Product Enhancement

We’re excited to share a new look and product enhancement in Digital Measures at Michigan Tech.

Watermark, the company that owns Digital Measures, has made some key changes to the look and feel of the instrument. The first thing you will notice is a change to the interface and brand naming. The instrument is now Watermark Faculty Success. However, here at Michigan Tech, we will maintain the Digital Measures terminology with a local branding of Digital Measures at Michigan Tech. These changes are reflected in the interface refresh.

In addition to the recently announced CV Imports, there is a new product update focused on making things easier for you: Dynamic Summary Screens. You’ll be able to more quickly see which activities you’ve already captured and more easily review things for completeness and accuracy. We know you are busy, so the goal here is to save you time by making data management easier.

When you log into the system next and go to any of your activity screens, you’ll see some new options that give you more control over the view. A new spreadsheet-style layout makes it easier and faster to review your records to see what’s there, avoid redundant work and verify the completeness of your information. Sorting, filtering and search options help you pinpoint specific records that need additional information, so you can close gaps more quickly. The ability to change which columns display and save those preferences from session to session gives you the power to focus on the elements that matter most for what you’re doing at that moment.

This quick video gives a sense of how easy these tools are to use. 

It’s important to have your accomplishments and activities in Digital Measures for a number of reasons. Here at Michigan Tech, we use Digital Measures for promotion, tenure and reviews, as well as accreditation and unit metrics. Sharing your accomplishments and activities is key to both your and the University’s success.

If you have questions or would like assistance getting started with CV Imports, please email dm-admin@mtu.edu.

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

New Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 25, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

New Student Orientation will run from Noon on Sunday 8/22 until 5 p.m. on Wednesday 8/25. Daily Schedules vary.

UP & Moving Lunchtime High Noon Activity Break

Wednesday, August 25, 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 25, 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...

Headphone Disco

Wednesday, August 25, 9 p.m.–11 p.m. | Walker Lawn

2 DJ's. 1 Party. Turn up the tunes and dance the night away at our FREE silent disco party! Just bring your tech ID in order to receive a pair of headphones. Want to help plan...