December 14, 2021

The Michigan Tech Department of Public Safety and Police Services is now accepting old cell phones for reuse.

The department participates in the 911 Cell Phone Bank Program, which provides community members who cannot afford to buy a cell phone with an emergency use phone.

The Department of Public Safety and Police Services office is now a designated drop-off point for all retired cell phones. All donated cell phones will be shipped to the program’s phone bank, where they will be refurbished, tested and distributed to be reused for 911 emergency calls only.

“Even phones without service can call 911, so this is an excellent way to provide people who don’t typically use cell phones with an easy way to summon help in an emergency situation," said Brian Cadwell, director of Public Safety and Police Services.

Cadwell said the program has another benefit, too. “Recycling of old cell phones helps the environment.”

Anyone with an unused cell phone is encouraged to donate and recycle those phones at the Michigan Tech Department of Public Safety and Police Services at 206 MacInnes Dr. in Houghton.

For more information about the 911 Cell Phone Bank Program, visit the program's website.

The Michigan Tech Archives reading room will be closed to patrons for two weeks over winter break. The closure begins Monday (Dec. 20). Normal appointment hours will resume Jan. 3.

Remote research requests may be submitted via copper@mtu.edu, but responses may be delayed during the closure.

On behalf of the entire Archives team, have a safe and happy holiday season!

Central Receiving will be open limited hours during the winter break for UPS and FedEx deliveries. We are unable to accept packages for departments that are closed during this time. We recommend contacting the shipper to adjust the delivery date for when your office reopens.

Our winter break operating hours are as follows:

• Dec. 20-22 — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Dec. 23-26 — Closed
• Dec. 27-29 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dec. 30 to Jan. 2 — Closed

We will return to regular operating hours on Jan. 3.

We would like to remind the campus community that personal packages should be specifically addressed to go directly to your department if you choose to have them shipped to campus. You can help keep our response time for delivering University packages consistent during this high-volume season and year-round by having personal packages delivered directly to your department (or your home).

To ensure timely delivery of packages directly to your department by the shipper, please ensure that you clearly provide the following information when placing your order:

• Your Complete Name
• Building Name
• Room Number
• 1400 Townsend Drive
  Houghton, MI 49931

Please contact Central Receiving at centralreceiving-l@mtu.edu should you have any questions or need assistance with special receiving or shipping needs.

Holiday shopping at the Portage Lake Golf Course Pro Shop will be offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 16) and Monday (Dec. 20).

Sales include 25% off all clothing, accessories and other fun gifts.

The golf course will be closed after Monday and will reopen in March 2022.

Best wishes for merry and happy holidays!

Michigan Tech's ski team continued the SuperTour events this weekend with three days of competition at the Gitchi Gami Games. The Huskies once again made their mark, especially Anabel Needham, who led the way with top-three finishes at the collegiate level each race day. 

"Overall, it was a strong weekend of racing," coach Tom Monahan Smith said. "It was tough having three race days in a row, but we are proud of the student-athletes for their tenacity and putting together three great efforts on the weekend."

Needham opened up her weekend with a 14th-place finish (second place collegiate) in the 15K freestyle. On Saturday (Dec. 11), she had one of her career-best results, placing 10th (second collegiate) in the sprint races. She would round out her weekend with a third-place collegiate finish in the 10K classic on Sunday (Dec. 12).

Read more about the ski team's performance at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Following a successful fall season, Michigan Tech men's and women's cross country announced their team awards at their annual banquet last week.

Season award recipients for the men are:

Most Improved Runner — Nick McKenzie
Rookie of the Year — Drew Kolodge
Most Valuable Runner — Clayton Sayen
Scholastic Achievement Award — Sam Lange
Spirit of the Pack Award — Luke Moore
Pull the Sled Award — Ben Passolt
Paw the Stone Award — Kyle Samluk

Season award recipients for the women are:

Most Improved Runner — Abby Martin
Rookie of the Year — Ingrid Halverson
Most Valuable Runner — Michelle Bollini
Scholastic Achievement Award — Gabby Feber
Spirit of the Pack Award — Chloe Strach
Pull the Sled Award — Anabel Needham
Paw the Stone Award — Kate Feldpausch

The Michigan Tech hockey team is ranked No. 18 in this week's USCHO Top 20 Poll.

The Huskies are 10-7 overall this season and 7-5 in the CCHA, positioning themselves at No. 3 in the conference standings.

Tech has received votes in all 12 USCHO polls this season and was ranked No. 16 on Oct. 11, and No. 18 for three weeks from Oct. 18 to Nov. 1.

The Huskies are off until Dec. 29, when they travel downstate to play the Michigan Wolverines at 7 p.m. as part of the Great Lakes Invitational (GLI) showcase. Tech will play at Michigan State the following night at 5 p.m.

Read more and find out how to buy GLI tickets at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Taking a timeout from GLIAC play, Michigan Tech men's basketball will host Finlandia University at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 15) at SDC Gym.

The cross-bridge rivals last met in Houghton on Dec. 11, 2019, and the Huskies won 119-72. Fans can listen to the game on Mix 93.5 FM with the play-by-play voice of the Huskies, Mitch Lake.

Tech currently sits second in the GLIAC North Division standings and is in the midst of an eight-game homestand.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Michigan Tech, in conjunction with CLC, the University's exclusive trademark licensing agency, has partnered with former Husky and NHL All-Star John Scott to launch an exclusive line of apparel and headwear known as the "Heart of a Husky" collection. 

Inspired by Scott's love for MTU and the local community, the apparel features imagery from the Copper Country and reflects Scott's reputation as an enforcer on the ice.

"John Scott represents the hardworking, tenacious, driven qualities of Michigan Tech students, alumni and fans, making this 'Heart of a Husky' apparel collection a great way to display that Husky pride," said Joel Isaacson, Michigan Tech's senior associate athletic director. "We're excited to deliver this specially created merchandise to our passionate fans."

Read more and find out how to get your own "Heart of a Husky" gear at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Tuesday (Dec. 14)
• Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Wednesday (Dec. 15)
• Men's Basketball vs. Finlandia, 6 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ

Saturday (Dec. 18)
• Women's Basketball at Drury, 5:45 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Sunday (Dec. 19)
• Women's Basketball at Lindenwood, 4 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

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. 

Michigan Tech strongly recommends that all employees and students continue with handwashing and hand-sanitizing practices, especially in light of the virulence of the COVID-19 delta variant. Please be aware that if you are exposed to COVID-19, quarantine guidelines vary depending on 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. 

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On-Demand COVID-19 Testing Available on Campus

Walk-in, on-demand COVID-19 testing is available to Michigan Tech students and employees during the fall 2021 semester. 

Testing is located in the Datolite Room at the MUB. Regular testing hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. There is no cost to be tested, and no appointment is needed. 

The last day of testing for the semester will be Thursday (Dec. 16).

Read more COVID-19 Testing Information on the MTU Flex website.

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Auditions for 'Carmina Burana' Chorus

Calling all interested singers! Have you ever wished you could be part of a performance of the iconic "Carmina Burana" for chorus and orchestra? The Michigan Tech Concert Choir will be expanding its spring semester roster to perform Orff's masterwork with the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and guest soloists on April 23.

Interested singers should contact Jared Anderson at jaredand@mtu.edu to sing a voicing audition. Auditions will be by appointment tomorrow (Dec. 15) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Other audition times will be available by request.

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Transportation Services System Maintenance

The Transportation Services T2 system will be offline for a software upgrade starting at 5 p.m. today (Dec. 14). We anticipate the system to be operational tomorrow (Dec. 15).

During the maintenance period, you will not be able to access the Michigan Tech Parking Portal to purchase a permit, update your vehicle information or pay a parking citation.

Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact parking@mtu.edu.

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

SURF Advising Session

Tuesday, December 14, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

Applications for 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) are now open. Fellowship recipients will spend the summer working on an individual research project...

Open Rock Climbing

Tuesday, December 14, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multipurpose Room Climbing Wall

All ages (we can allow all ages to climb as long as we have the proper fitting equipment). No need to sign up, just stop by the Climbing Wall between 6 and 8 pm Monday through...

Virtual Michigan Tech Night

Tuesday, December 14, 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Join us at our virtual Michigan Tech Night! Our current students will share their stories and experiences and answer any questions you have about what life as a Husky is...