August 2, 2022

Michigan Tech will host the 2023 Toyota U.S. Cross Country Ski National Championships presented by Hampton Inn & Suites of Houghton at the Tech Trails from Jan. 2-7, 2023.

For event information, please visit USNationals.mtu.edu. Registration links, reservation information for waxing facilities, volunteer sign-ups and course maps will be released in the coming weeks. Follow the event's official accounts on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

"Thank you to our ski community and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard for supporting our bid to host the 2023 Toyota U.S. Cross Country Ski National Championships back at Michigan Tech," Michigan Tech Nordic ski head coach Tom Monahan Smith said. "After the event's cancellation in 2021 due to COVID-19, we are grateful for the support the ski community provided in offering us the right of first refusal for 2023, and we couldn't be more eager to bring the national championships back to Houghton, Michigan!"

The championship spans a week and consists of three different national championship race days: skate 10K interval start distance Jan. 2, classic sprint Jan. 4 and classic 10/20K mass start distance Jan. 6. The week concludes with the SuperTour skate sprint Jan. 7.

This is the first year the U.S. has adopted equal distance racing and a fluoro-free national championship, and Michigan Tech is proud to be hosting and pushing these initiatives forward for the betterment of sport and skiing.

It will be Houghton's sixth time hosting the national championships.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to begin announcing its 2022-23 season with the 22/23 Rozsa Presenting Series. The wide-ranging performances of the 10-show series include national names, touring productions and a returning favorite.

“This year, we’re bringing the Keweenaw a season full of events that will thrill, inspire and amaze,” said Mary Jennings, director of the Rozsa. “While planning for this year, we thought about how difficult it can be for people in our community to travel to see shows in Chicago, Milwaukee or Detroit. We’re committed to bringing great shows to the Keweenaw, and we’re excited for folks to come out and be part of the brilliant shows and events we’ve got coming up at the Rozsa this season. ”

Stay tuned as the Rozsa announces the rest of its season with the Visual and Performing Arts Department's Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre series in the coming weeks!

The 22/23 Rozsa Presenting Series includes:

• Sept. 19 — National Geographic Live: Capturing the Impossible with Bryan Smith
• Sept. 24 — Jay Jurden
• Sept. 29 — Samantha Ege
• Oct. 1 — Naila Ansari’s Movement of Joy
• Oct. 27 and 28 — American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
• Oct. 29 — Screening of the 1970s cult favorite film starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon
• Jan. 17 — Hairspray
• March 2 — Sō Percussion with Shodekeh
• March 11 — Let’s Eat!
• March 20 — National Geographic Live: Capturing the Impossible with Adaptations with Environmental Anthropologist and Filmmaker Alizé Carrère

Tickets go on sale Aug. 15 at the Rozsa's website or by calling 906-487-1906.

We’re celebrating National Root Beer Float Day early this year!

Join Student Leadership and Involvement and a dedicated crew of volunteers from Residence Education on Thursday (Aug. 4) from 1-3 p.m. in the MUB Circle for a delicious treat! Floats are free while supplies last and diet options are available.

We hope to see you there!

Job Postings for Tuesday, Aug. 2, 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 – Career and Corporate Events, Career Services. Apply online.

Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Leadership and Involvement. 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.

Alex Kostinski (Physics/CQP) is the principle investigator on a project that has received a $571,879 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation.

This four-year project is titled "Texture of Stochastic Process in Physical and Radar Meteorology."

Haiying Liu and Rudy Luck (Chem) are co-authors of a paper published in Microchemical Journal.

The paper is titled "Near-infrared Fluorescent Probe based on Cyanine Scaffold for Sensitive Detection of Uranyl Ions in Living Cells and Water Samples."

Carsten Kuelheim (CFRES) was quoted by ABC Science in a story about the mysterious origins of Australia’s eucalypt tree species.

In the story, Kuelheim describes a likely reason behind eucalypts’ development of essential oils and speculates on a possible use for them in the future.

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Forbes mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about an expansion by Michigan Innovation Headquarters (MI-HQ), a startup incubator based in Ann Arbor. 

MTU was listed among notable colleges with students whose startups have been hosted by MI-HQ.

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Traverse City Business News highlighted the TechMBA, which began offering a remote option to students in the Grand Traverse region this year. Offered by the Michigan Tech College of Business, the story says the degree is a "game changer" piquing interest and generating excitement among area businesses and organizations. 

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A change-of-address analysis by Richelle Winkler (SS) and doctoral student Julia Petersen that found migration to urban counties slowed during the pandemic was mentioned by Finnoexpert. 

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WLUC TV6 picked up a Michigan Tech Athletics press release about the hiring of Matt Taylor as assistant director of athletic communications.

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Lansing’s 106.9 WJIM-FM referenced the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in a story about the origins of the mineral shigaite, which was discovered in the Upper Peninsula.

AppsAnywhere Downtime Wednesday and Thursday

Tomorrow and Thursday (Aug. 3 and 4), from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., AppsAnywhere software will be unavailable while we perform system maintenance. This will not affect locally installed software (CORE, COMSOL, aspen One, and Labview).

If you have any questions, we can help. Contact IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 7-1111.

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Alumni Reunion 2022: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The Office of Alumni Engagement is excited to host Alumni Reunion 2022 this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Aug. 4-6). More than 450 alumni and friends have registered to attend, ranging from the Class of 1953 all the way to the Class of 2021. We also have a few “future Huskies” in the mix, with some parents bringing possible Class of 2038 attendees.

A few important reminders for all on campus:

Alumni Check-In
Alumni should check in with our staff at the registration/check-in desk to collect their packets before attending their first event. Reunion packets include their name tags (required at Reunion functions), personalized registration schedule, information on the departments hosting open houses on Friday (Aug. 5) and other goodies!

Reunion check-in for alumni will be open at these times and locations:

• Wednesday, Aug. 3 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alumni House (9)
• Thursday, Aug. 4 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Union Building (34), Commons
• Friday, Aug. 5 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alumni House (9)
• Saturday, Aug. 6 — 9 a.m. to noon at the Alumni House (9)

Faculty and Staff Packets
Faculty and staff packets have been separated from alumni registrants. Faculty and staff registered to attend Reunion can pick up their packets from the Alumni House now until Thursday (Aug. 4) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Hospitality House
We also want to make everyone aware of the availability of the Hospitality House all weekend. The Alumni House will be open throughout Reunion weekend, with staff ready to assist our guests. If an alum has a question about Reunion, you can direct them to this central location.

The Hospitality House will be open:

• Wednesday, Aug. 3 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 4 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 5 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 6 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Adult Huskies Swim Training Summer 2022 Session 3 (Individual Medley/Speed Focus)

Tuesday, August 2, 5:00 p.m.–5:50 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...

Michigan Tech Hosts NSF-CBMS Summer Workshop on Parallel Time Integration

August 2, all day | Fisher Hall

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Tech is excited to host a free summer workshop on parallel time integration, Aug 1 - 5th, 2022. The primary focus of the...