March 15 Is Equal Pay Day

March 15 is Equal Pay Day 2022, a day that symbolizes the extra days an average women must work to catch up to what the average man earned the previous year. According to current data from the American Association of University Women, women earn 83 cents, on average, for every dollar earned by men. For women of color, the gap is even worse.

The date of Equal Pay Day changes from year to year as the situation improves — no gender pay gap would mean Equal Pay Day lands on Jan. 1 — and red is worn on this day as a symbol of how far women and minorities are "in the red." In 2019, Equal Pay Day was April 2. In 2020 it was March 31. in 2021 it was March 24 and this year it is March 15, indicating that incremental progress is occurring.

Join the Copper Country League of Women Voters, the Graduate School, Institutional Equity and other supporters by wearing red to recognize Equal Pay Day. And, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 15, volunteers will gather at the Husky statue in front of the library to hand out literature and cookies marking Equal Pay Day.

Join us! Find out what you can do to help close the gap.

Hockey Sweeps Bulldogs, Facing Beavers in Semifinals

No. 15 Michigan Tech hockey swept Ferris State in the CCHA Mason Cup quarterfinal series Friday and Saturday (March 4 and 5) at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena, winning both games 3-2.

The Huskies won Friday's game with an overtime goal by Logan Pietila. Pietila scored on a loose puck after Colin Swoyer's shot was blocked. "I just pulled it to the middle and thought about passing, but I saw an opening in the top right," he said. "I thought it was a good battle tonight. Anything can happen in playoffs and they're a good team. We're fortunate to get the win."

Tech clinched the sweep Saturday when Parker Saretsky scored 6:34 into double overtime, sending the Huskies to the semifinals with another 3-2 victory. "I've been waiting a long time for that one," Saretsky said. "It feels good to help the guys out and get that win. That was a big win for us and keeps our dream of winning a national championship alive."

MTU will host a single-elimination CCHA semifinal game against Bemidji State on Saturday (March 12). The puck drops at 6:07 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Men's Basketball Edged by Wildcats in Semifinals

Michigan Tech men's basketball fell in the GLIAC semifinals 78-71 Saturday (March 5) at SDC Gymnasium in front of 840 fans.

Owen White scored 30 points and Trent Bell marked a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stop the Wildcats. 

The Huskies (21-7, 16-4 GLIAC) will find out if they qualify for an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Midwest Region Tournament on Sunday (March 13) at 10:30 p.m. during the selection show.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Women's Basketball Felled by Lakers in Semifinals

Michigan Tech women's basketball ended their GLIAC Tournament Saturday (March 5) with a 71-57 semifinal loss to No. 1 seed Grand Valley State University at GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.

"It was a tough loss to a really good team today," said Michigan Tech head coach Sam Clayton. "I'm proud of this team for the fight they showed all season, including today."

The Huskies finish the season 18-11 overall and 12-7 GLIAC.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

This Week in Michigan Tech Athletics

Tuesday (March 8)
• Tennis at Biola

Wednesday (March 9)
• Nordic Skiing at NCAA Championships (Soldier Hollow, Utah), classic 5/10K

Thursday (March 10)
• Tennis at Azusa Pacific

Friday (March 11)
• Nordic Skiing at NCAA Championships (Soldier Hollow, Utah), skate 15/20K
• Tennis at Point Loma

Saturday (March 12)
• Hockey vs. Bemidji State, 6:07 p.m. at MacInnes Student Ice Arena on Mix 93 WKMJ

Job Postings

Job Postings for Tuesday, March 8, 2022

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.

Marketing and Communication Specialist, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education. Apply online.

Administrative Aide 7 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22053, Human Resources – Payroll. (UAW posting March 8 to March 14, 2022 — internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal 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.

In the News

Roman Sidortsov (SS) was quoted in an article by The New Statesman reviewing options of businesses with “toxic” Russian assets amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sidortsov was also interviewed by The World, speaking about the impact of Russian oil sanctions and boycotts of Russian products on global markets.

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Governing mentioned Michigan Tech in an article about the push to develop infrastructure to sustain long-term missions to the moon. MTU researchers will join a Colorado School of Mines–led team to develop autonomous rover technology to assist in constructing lunar landing pads.

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Student-led rallies on MTU’s campus in support of Ukraine were covered by the Daily Mining Gazette. The story includes a list of ways to support Ukraine and includes URLs for organizations raising funds.

Reminders

A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum Closed Today

The mineral museum and gift shop will be closed today (March 8). We will reopen tomorrow (March 9) during our regularly scheduled hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

We apologize for any inconvenience — and thank you for your understanding!

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Join the Husky Cyber Competition Team

Local middle school and high school students who want to learn more about cybersecurity and computers are invited to join the Husky Cyber team coached by Michigan Tech faculty and students. Membership is free to all participants.

The team will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. every Saturday night at Michigan Tech. Students will learn in-depth knowledge on topics including Linux, Windows, network, cybersecurity, coding and hacking. Students will also be prepared to participate in cyber competitions such as CyberPatriot.

For more information and to apply, visit the GenCyber Camps website.

Today's Campus Events

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Master's Defense: Nicholas Treusch

Geographic Information Science Co-advisors: Mickey Jarvi and Michael Hyslop Development and Utilization of Geodatabase: Predicting Biodiversity in Equatorial Guinea, Africa...

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VPR Research Series: Technology Commercialization, Part II

Join us as we present our next session of the VPR Research Series featuring a virtual presentation by the Innovation & Commercialization team. We’ll continue the conversation...

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Monthly General Meeting _ Spring 2022

Hi folks, This mail serves to notify us that we will be having our monthly general meeting on the last Wednesday of the month 6 - 7 PM at Chem Sci. 211 or via Zoom. Feel...

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Cricket Tournament Spring 2022

Cricket Club MTU in partnership with Indian Students Association (ISA) has organized Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament for boys. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Sunday January 30,...

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(Men's Tennis) Michigan Tech at Biola

Men's Tennis: Michigan Tech at Biola, Biola Tennis Center

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(Women's Tennis) Michigan Tech at Biola

Women's Tennis: Michigan Tech at Biola, Biola Tennis Center