March 22, 2022

The College of Business is pleased to announce the return of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Accounting majors provide free income tax preparation assistance for students and members of the community who could not otherwise afford the services of a CPA tax professional. This service has been offered at Michigan Tech for over 20 years.

Assistance is being provided this year only by appointment via Google Calendar. Walk-in sessions are not available.

To schedule a 30-minute session, please visit the calendars listed below. Three appointments are available per hour. Please note: You may need to check all three calendars for an available spot on a desired date/time.

• Calendar VITA
• Calendar VITA-1
• Calendar VITA-2

Appointments are held in the Tidwell Center Conference Room, AOB G010D. You should bring your W-2s, Form 1099s, Form 1098Ts, etc., to your sessions. Also bring a copy of last year’s tax return, if possible.

International students should first complete the federal Form 1040 using the Glacier Tax Prep software provided by the University, and then bring the completed federal forms to their appointment for assistance with state tax return preparation.

Appointments are available beginning today (March 22) through April 14 in 30-minute slots, during the following times:

• Tuesdays — 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Wednesdays — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursdays — noon to 2 p.m.

For more information contact Professor Joel Tuoriniemi (COB) at jctuorin@mtu.edu or 906-487-1877.

URIP Application Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday (March 25).

Pavlis Honors College (PHC) is still accepting applications to the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (URIP) for the 2022-23 academic year. The internship program will run from September 2022 through mid-March 2023 and is open to any undergraduate student on campus with an identified faculty research mentor. Faculty and students who are already working together are welcome to apply.

PHC will provide $800 in funding for the student intern, with the expectation that faculty will provide equivalent matching funds to be dispensed concurrently, resulting in a total of $1,600 paid at a rate of $10 per hour over the course of the internship. Faculty may make use of research funds, IRAD or startup packages, or consult their chairs, deans or center/institute management to identify the source of their match.

Details regarding the application process can be found on the Pavlis Honors College website.

The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m. Friday. Faculty need to supply a letter of support as part of the application package. If you have questions about the submission process, please email urip@mtu.edu.

URIP is made possible with the support PHC and by generous donations from the Portage Health Foundation and the DeVlieg Foundation.

When a Michigan Tech unit receives non-cash gifts such as property, materials or supplies, it is important that gifts-in-kind (GIK) procedures and guidelines are followed, both to ensure continued benefit from this generosity and to meet requirements established by the IRS and University policy.

Gifts from Individuals
Gifts from individuals are handled through the Michigan Tech Fund. Complete the acceptance form, Gifts-In-Kind from Individuals, and submit to techfund@mtu.edu.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Gisele Colarossi at 906-487-3614.

Gifts from Corporations/Companies
Gifts from corporations and companies are handled through the Office of Advancement. Prior to requesting or accepting offers of corporate gifts-in-kind, please notify the Office of Advancement at llyoung@mtu.edu. You will then complete the Corporate Gift-In-Kind Submission Form and submit to llyoung@mtu.edu. Please refer to the Gift-In-Kind from an Organization Instructions.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Lorraine Young at 906-487-3305 or Cody Kangas at 906-487-1804.

The University Senate will convene Meeting 672 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (March 23) in Dow 642. 

Those within the University community unable to attend in person have the option to attend via Zoom. Please note: You will need to log in to your MTU Zoom account to join the virtual meeting.

Senators are responsible for making their constituents aware of the agenda for this meeting. Senators who are unable to attend should arrange for their alternates to attend in their place. 

View the agenda to Meeting 672.

Canterbury House Student Organization will have a demonstration in support of Ukraine on Thursday (March 24) at noon at the Husky Statue.

We will also have The Walk for Ukraine every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Meet at the Houghton side of the bridge. Some flags and signs are available.

See resources on how to support Ukraine at SupportUkraineNow.org and  RazomForUkraine.org. 

Also see the Yoopers for Ukraine Facebook group.

Menu for Thursday (March 24):

• Korean Fried Chicken (Gluten Free)
• Korean Fried Rice (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
• Steamed Eggplant (Gluten Free, Vegan)
• Spicy Cucumber Salad (Gluten Free, Vegan)
• Korean Coleslaw

Dining Services presents this week's C-Cubed Luncheon being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday (March 24) in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

The C-Cubed lunch buffet menus are created by executive chef Eric Karvonen and prepared by Karvonen and his culinary team. As the name suggests, the meals are meant to foster conversation, community and collegiality. Attendees may bring their lunch instead of purchasing the buffet. Fruit-infused water, coffee, tea, cookies and fruit are available free to all attendees.

The buffet lunch is $12 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. Gift cards can be purchased in the Memorial Union office, MUB 101. You can submit C-Cubed feedback using this Google form. To join the C-Cubed Google group and receive weekly menus, email business-support@mtu.edu.

Join the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts as a member of the volunteer usher team! Individuals and groups are invited to be a part of the arts on campus, with opportunities including:

• The Thanksgiving Play — Weekends, from March 31 to April 9, at 7 p.m.

See more volunteer opportunities at the Rozsa's Calendar of Events.

What do volunteer ushers do?
This season is full of exceptional, innovative and fun performances. Volunteer ushers play a critical role in creating a welcoming environment as our community reconnects for vibrant live arts experiences. You could fill one of several positions: greeter, ticket scanner, program helper or seating guide, or be a floating usher who fills in where they are needed.

Do I do this alone or with other people?
You will never be alone! Each show will have a house manager and 2-12 volunteer ushers, depending on the size of the event. You are always welcome to put together a group — friends, family or people from an organization — and enjoy the shared experience of bringing a production to life.

What experience or training do I need?
You don’t need any. All the training you need will take place the day of the show, before guests arrive.

What is the time commitment for a show?
You will arrive 90 minutes before the show, monitor the audience while you enjoy the show for free, and then stay to help with some light cleanup for 30 minutes or less after the show.

Visit the Rozsa's Volunteer to Usher page, sign up to volunteer using our online form, or email Samantha Hoover at shoover@mtu.edu to learn more and get involved.

In the next week, join us for four Rozsa Presenting Series events:

• Digital Movement of Joy Workshops
  Rozsa Presenting Series
  
  • Thursday, March 24 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 26 — 10 a.m. to noon
    Joy as a catalyst for personal and social change? Each Movement of Joy Workshop curates and facilitates conversations for social change through the art and research of joy developed by founder Naila Ansari. No movement, dance or art experience is needed.
    Register for this free digital workshop.
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• Sinkane
  Rozsa Presenting Series
  
  • Friday, March 25 — 7:30 p.m.
    Get ready to dance in your seat all night long because Sudanese-American Sinkane is bringing funky electronica mixed with Sudanese pop to the Rozsa. Check him out on Spotify.
    Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youth. Michigan Tech students can attend for free and bring a friend with the Experience Tech Fee.
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• Vieux Farka Touré
  Rozsa Presenting Series
  • Saturday, March 26 — 7:30 p.m.
    One of the world’s greatest guitarists and most innovative musicians, Vieux Farka Touré, is on an American Tour from Mali and his next stop is the Rozsa! Check him out on Spotify and get your tickets!
    Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youth. Michigan Tech students can attend for free and bring a friend with the Experience Tech Fee.
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• Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate of the United States
  Rozsa Presenting Series
  • March 25 — 7:30 p.m.
    Joy Harjo will read a selection of poems from her book, "An American Sunrise." U.P. Poet Laureate M. Bartley Seigel (HU) will moderate a conversation about Harjo's poetry and experiences as the first Indigenous United States Poet Laureate.
    Register for this free digital event.

Looking Ahead:

• The Thanksgiving Play
  Rozsa Presenting Series
  
  • Multiple dates — Shows begin at 7 p.m.
    Thursday, March 31 | Friday, April 1 | Saturday, April 2
    Thursday, April 7 | Friday, April 8 | Saturday, April 9
    Miss your turkey dinner leftovers? Get ready for a dinner theatre performance of Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny "The Thanksgiving Play," performed by Wolf’s Head Theatre. Vegan and gluten-free dinner options available.
    Tickets are reserved seating by table and must be purchased in advance. Each table will be set for four and you can purchase a full ($120) or half table ($60). Students may purchase a half-table in advance for $20 with the Experience Tech Fee. Please place a single order to reserve seats for all individuals who would like to be seated together. Half tables may be seated alone or with another half table, as space allows.

Masks are strongly recommended for all in-person events at the Rozsa. Please visit the Rozsa COVID-19 Policies for the most up-to-date information.

Tickets to in-person events are available by phone at 906-487-1906 and online. The Rozsa Box Office is open for ticket purchases one hour before performances. 

Three members of Michigan Tech’s Accessible Technology Working Group (ATWG) recently completed requirements for designation as certified professionals in accessibility core competencies (CPACC), as conferred by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP):

• Jeff Toorongian (CTL), associate director and campus accessible technology coordinator
• Amy Blake (IT), communications and accessibility manager
• Desiree Valle (UMC), web developer: accessibility

CPACC professionals have demonstrated broad cross-disciplinary competency in disabilities; accessibility and universal design; and accessibility-related standards, laws and management strategies.

Relevant domains for the CPACC credential include the web and other digital technologies; architecture and the built environment; consumer and industrial design; transportation systems; and any domain in which thoughtful design, policy and management can improve disability access.

The ATWG leads campuswide efforts to improve the access of University Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), including University systems, websites, electronic documents, and educational and training materials, in support of University Policy 1.15: Accessible Information and Communication Technology.

All members of the University community are welcome to join the ATWG. For more information, please email accessibility-l@mtu.edu.

The Department of Biological Sciences (BioSci) will host a virtual seminar by Smitha Rao (BioSci) on Thursday (March 24) via Zoom.

Rao's presentation is titled "Cellular models: In vitro studies to assess cellular responses."

From the abstract:
Cellular responses provide us with an understanding of pathways impacting the cells and differences in responses to specific treatments. For example, ongoing work in Dr. Rao's lab in Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Tech uses cellular models to study fructose uptake in cancer cells. Through the use of breast cancer cells, proliferation, migration, and protein expression changes related to cancer have been assessed. The studies have been extended to 3D cultures to better represent the in vivo conditions. More recent studies have focused on cellular models to assess the risk of exposure to arsenic contained in soils through contact exposure. In this seminar, Dr. Rao will present an overview and progress in both these research areas.

Brett Stanton, executive director at the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan (APAM), will present as part of the CEGE Alumni Speaker Series series at noon tomorrow (March 23).

Stanton will present in coordination with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) UP Branch's 2022 Q1 Meeting via Zoom (use passcode 044892).

Read the abstract and find more ways to join the presentation on the University Events Calendar.

Michigan Tech men's basketball senior guard/forward Owen White has been named 2022 First Team Midwest All-District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).

Fellow GLIAC competitors Walt Kelser (Ferris State) and Jake Van Tubbergen (Grand Valley State) were also named first-team honorees.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Michigan Tech men's and women's outdoor track and field topped the field in points and received a number of strong performances at Raabe Stadium Saturday (March 19) in the Meet for Milwaukee, hosted by Wisconsin Lutheran College.

The Husky men finished with 151.6 points ahead of Wisconsin Lutheran (117) while the Husky women posted 174 points to take first over Wisconsin Lutheran (74).

"This was a smaller meet and a great season opener for us," said head coach Kristina Owen. "We were able to bring our whole team, which allowed us a chance to grow team cohesion and also gave everyone a chance to show what they can do. The conditions were not ideal for setting top marks, but we did bust the rust of winter off and I was happy with our performances overall in relatively low-pressure situations."

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Michigan Tech hockey earned an at-large bid to the 2022 NCAA Division I Hockey Tournament and will open against Minnesota Duluth on Thursday (March 24) at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado.

The Huskies are the No. 12 seed and the Bulldogs are the No. 5. The puck will drop at 3 p.m. Eastern.

Tech is 21-12-3 overall and will make its 14th all-time appearance in the NCAA Tournament and the second under head coach Joe Shawhan. 

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Job Postings for Tuesday, March 22, 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.

Manager of Campus Visit Experience, Admissions. Apply online.

Regional Admissions Manager for Diversity and Access, Admissions. Apply online.

Assistant Manager, Dining Services. Apply online.

Assistant Sponsored Programs Accountant, Sponsored Programs Accounting. Apply online.

Building Mechanic III (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22073, Facilities (AFSCME posting March 22 to March 28, 2022 — internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Building Mechanic III (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22074, Facilities (AFSCME posting March 22 to March 28, 2022 — internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Food Service Helper (9 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22075, Dining Services (AFSCME posting March 22 to March 28, 2022 — internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Administrative Aide 8 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22076, Residence Education and Housing Services (UAW posting March 22 to March 28, 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.

Roman Sidortsov (SS) was quoted in a GBH News story highlighting efforts from ethnic Russian academics to support and evacuate Ukrainian scholars.

Film Board And Bad Info Presenting 'Feels Good Man'

Tomorrow (March 23), the Film Board and Bad Info present "Feels Good Man," an unrated film.

According to PBS.org: "'Feels Good Man' is the story of how artist Matt Furie, creator of a trippy, once-benign comic character named Pepe the Frog, fought an uphill battle to reclaim his iconic creation from those who turned it into a symbol of hate. An exploration of the power of online imagery and the fascinating spin cycle of memes in a culture where ownership and meaning can be wrested away from creators, Feels Good Man is a thought-provoking, wild ride through an Internet that transformed an unlucky cartoon frog, and then the rest of the world."

Showing:

• Wednesday, March 23 — 6:30 p.m.

Located on Michigan Tech's campus in Fisher 135.

Admission is free for students and community members, and concessions are $1. We hope to see you at the movie tomorrow — and have a great day.

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

LinkedIn - Build a Compelling Profile

Tuesday, March 22, 12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building, 220 Career Services

CS Faculty Candidate Lecture: Yu Wang

Tuesday, March 22, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Dr. Yu Wang, Senior Researcher, Samsung Research, AI Center-Montreal, will present a virtual lecture on Tuesday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom online meeting. Wang has a...

CTL Technical Workshop- Video Tools for Inclusive Teaching

Tuesday, March 22, 2 p.m.–3 p.m.

CTL Technical Workshop: New Canvas Quizzes https://mtu.libcal.com/event/8921519

GSG General Body Meeting

Tuesday, March 22, 5:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. | EERC 103

Bi-weekly meetings of the general body of Michigan Tech's Graduate Student Government. These will be conducted in Hybrid mode from EERC 103 and via Zoom until further notice....

Adult Huskies Swim Lessons Spring 2022 Session 3

Tuesday, March 22, 5:30 p.m.–6:20 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Adult Huskies Swim Lessons provides aquatic education for the beginner to the intermediate swimmer who is looking to become more comfortable in the water and learn the...

Adult Huskies Swim Training Spring 2022 Session 3

Tuesday, March 22, 5:30 p.m.–6:20 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Adult Huskies Swim Training provides additional attention and competitive guidance to swimmers ages 18 and older who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness...

Monthly General Meeting _ Spring 2022

Tuesday, March 22, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. | Chem Sci. 211

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...

Open Rock Climbing

Tuesday, March 22, 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...

Modern Languages at Michigan Tech

Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Join us to hear about the vibrant and dynamic Humanities Modern Language program! We'll discuss how the program works, the course load, and more. Students wishing to take...

Open Log Rolling

Tuesday, March 22, 8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Looking for something new for you or your child to stay active? Sign up now for the OAP Open Log Rolling and test your skills on the log! We try to meet each participant at...

Cricket Tournament Spring 2022

Tuesday, March 22, 10–12 a.m. | SDC Multipurpose Room

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

World Water Day and Tribal Water Day

March 22, all day

Michigan Tech will celebrate World Water Day 2022 March 17-22 with virtual events related to the United Nations theme, “Groundwater - Making the Invisible Visible”....