October 5, 2022

The inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sense of Belonging (DEIS) Alumni Advisory Board convenes its first in-person meeting tomorrow (Oct. 6).

The board, facilitated by Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Wayne Gersie and Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement William Roberts, will meet with campus leaders to discuss matters impacting recruitment, retention and campus climate.

Read the full press release on Michigan Tech News.

One of the practical impacts of the pandemic has been a reduced number of networking opportunities for researchers and scholars across our campus community. To help to continue to address that need, the offices of the Provost and Vice President for Research are planning two in-person research networking sessions during this academic year, one in October and one in March.

The first session is planned for Oct. 26 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building, Ballroom A.

The main focus of these sessions will be to provide an opportunity for the development of research networks; however, we are encouraging faculty and staff from a wide range of backgrounds to attend the sessions in order to build their networks of collaborators for the development of research and scholarly activities.

The sessions will feature two-minute “Tech Talks” from faculty who began their appointments at Michigan Tech during the last two years, followed by informal networking and time for connecting with new and existing colleagues from across campus. If your schedule allows, please plan to attend both sessions in order to meet and help welcome new colleagues.

The Friends of the Michigan Tech Library will have a used book sale in the library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday (Oct. 7). The sale will be in the first floor exhibit area just past the circulation desk.

This will be a smaller sale than the annual used book sale held in the MUB each spring. Tables and carts will be filled with some of the most popular-selling subjects, such as art, biography, local history and culture, home and self-help, etc. Prices are $2 for hardcover books and $1 for softcover books, and just $1 for hardcover fiction.

Please come to browse the many used but quality books. All funds raised by the book sale benefit the Van Pelt and Opie Library.

Menu for Thursday (Oct. 6):

• Pot Roast (Gluten-Friendly)
• Black Bean Stuffed Peppers (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
• Baked Sweet Potato (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
• Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread (Vegetarian)
• Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad (Vegetarian)

Dining Services presents this week's C3 Luncheon being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

The C3 lunch buffet menus are created and prepared by executive chef Michael Landini 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 C3 feedback using our Google form. To join the C3 Google group and receive weekly menus, email business-support@mtu.edu.

Editor's Note: This Biological Sciences Seminar by Marc Cadotte on Oct. 6 has been canceled.

The Department of Biological Sciences (BioSci) will host a seminar from Marc Cadotte at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 6) at the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) in GLRC 202.

Cadotte's presentation is titled "The Importance of Biodiversity in a Human World."

Cadotte is a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto-Scarborough. He is a community ecologist investigating the links between biodiversity and ecosystem function, how to predict and control invasive species and how environmental change influences the delivery of ecosystem services.

Cadotte has published widely on pioneering methods for measuring biodiversity and quantifying species differences. In this joint Biology/Distinguished Ecologist Lecture, Cadotte will examine how human activities and species invasions alter biodiversity patterns and how we can conserve and manage natural and urban ecosystems to maximize biodiversity and the ecosystem services they provide.

Michigan Tech men's basketball has announced this year's Basketball Raffle Fundraiser Event will take place Oct. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Bonfire Steakhouse in Houghton (408 Montezuma Ave.) banquet hall.

Those planning to attend must RSVP by Oct. 15. All checks should be made out to Michigan Tech Basketball.

Tickets are available through current players and members of the coaching staff, who can be reached at 906-487-1575. Or, sign up at mtu.universitytickets.com.

Read more about the event at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Michigan Tech hockey scored early in often in a 6-0 shutout of Lakehead University on Monday (Oct. 3) at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena.

Ryland Mosley had a goal and three assists, and Max Vayrynen made 25 saves to earn the shutout win in his first game for the Huskies.

"I liked the effort again," Tech coach Joe Shawhan said. "Mosley's line is developing chemistry. They're winning battles and got some help from their defensemen tonight to set up some of those goals."

"Max is the real deal and we have some serious goaltending depth," Shawhan added. "He made some incredible side-to-side saves tonight."

Read more and see game highlights at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Michigan Tech soccer goalkeeper Gracie VanLangevelde has been named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week.

VanLangevelde, a native of Spring Lake, Michigan, earned her fifth shutout of the season in the scoreless tie against No. 22 Northern Michigan, making six saves against the fifth-best scoring offense (3.40) in the nation.

The tie marks the first time this season that the Wildcats were shut out.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Seven individuals will be inducted into the Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 11.

The induction class of 2022 includes:

• Former head coach Tom Kearly
• Former head coach Kevin Luke
• Former football player Jim Grimes
• Former football player Lee Marana
• Former hockey player Pat Mikesch
• Former women's basketball player Katie Wysocky
• Former Nordic skier and runner Roger Pekuri 

Read more about the inductees at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

The Michigan Tech cross country squads head to Romeoville, Illinois, to compete in the seventh annual Lewis Crossover Cross Country Invitational hosted by Lewis on Saturday (Oct. 8). 

The men will run the 8,000-meter course at 10:45 a.m., with the women following at 11:30 a.m. running the 6,000-meter course.

Fans in the area are encouraged to show support and join the team after the races for a luncheon/hangout at the team camp. More information on the post-race social can be found online on Michigan Tech Cross Country - Track & Field's Facebook event.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Wednesday (Oct. 5)
• Valorant vs. Ole Miss 7 p.m.  NACE Starleague
• League of Legends vs. Florida Tech 7 p.m.  NECC. Watch the Twitch stream.

Thursday (Oct. 6)
• Apex Legend vs. Various 7 p.m. Phase One Fall Series 

Friday (Oct. 7)
• CSGO vs. RIT 7 p.m.  NACE Starleague. Watch the Twitch stream.

Times are subject to change. Check Twitter @MTUEsports for updates.

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Esports News
Read more in the MTU Esports weekly update.

Job Postings for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 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.

Construction Manager, Facilities. Apply online.

Linux System Administrator, Information Technology. 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.

Bruce P. Lee (BioMed) was quoted by Drug Discovery News in a story about a new form of skin graft made from a complex mixture of mussel adhesive proteins (MAPs) and other molecules. Lee was quoted as an expert unaffiliated with the research.

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Undergraduate Emily Street (mining engineering) was quoted by Mining Engineering Online, the official publication of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), in a story about the impact of SME scholarships on the recipients and their futures in the mining industry.

In April, Street was awarded two academic scholarships by SME: the SMEF/MMSA Presidential Scholarship and the Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship. 

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MIT News mentioned Michigan Tech in a story picked from the university’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering about the winners of the ASM Materials Education Foundation’s 2022 Undergraduate Design Competition.

According to the story, Michigan Tech students won first prize in the competition for a project on the material characterization, modeling and optimization of aluminum-cerium-magnesium alloys for extrusion.

New Music Weekend: Mine Concerts, World Premieres and More

The world premiere of a piece commissioned by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) here at Michigan Tech. The spectacular Mine Concerts. Music celebrating public parks. This year's annual New Music Weekend, presented by Michigan Tech Music and coordinated by Libby Meyer, is pulling out all the stops.

New Music in the Mine — Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6 and 7, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Get your tickets in advance for this annual sell-out! Hard hats are required — and provided — to hear this exciting new music by contemporary composers in the Quincy Mine hoist building.

How to Attend:

• Faculty, staff and general public: Reserve your tickets online or call 906-487-1906
• Students: Reserve your free tickets for you and a friend in advance by emailing rozsa@mtu.edu.

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Masterclass with Judith Shatin* — Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m.
Presented by the Rozsa

Judith Shatin will work with Michigan Tech student composers on original student compositions.

How to Attend:

• This event is free for all. Can't make it in person? Stream it live.

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Stephen Rush in Recital — Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a cozy backstage performance by guest artist Stephen Rush!

How to Attend:

• Faculty, staff and general public: Reserve your tickets online, call 906-487-1906, or get tickets at the box office starting one hour before the show.
• Students: Student Rush is available for you and a friend (total two tickets) through Experience Tech. Line up at the Experience Tech entrance and tap in for free with your valid HuskyCard.
• Can't make it in person? Stream it live.

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The Music of Judith Shatin* — Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Featuring the world premiere of Shatin's "Terra Infirma," commissioned by the Michigan Tech Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

How to Attend:

• Faculty, staff and general public: Reserve your tickets online, call 906-487-1906, or get tickets at the box office starting one hour before the show.
• Students: Student Rush is available for you and a friend (total two tickets) through Experience Tech. Line up at the Experience Tech entrance and tap in for free with your valid HuskyCard.
• Can't make it in person? Stream it live.

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Lungs of the City — Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m.

A concert series of new chamber music celebrating public parks and commemorating the bicentennial of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted. In a cross-regional collaboration amongst a consortium of ensembles and presenters, concerts will take place in several U.S. cities throughout 2022.

How to Attend:

• Faculty, staff and general public: Reserve your tickets online, call 906-487-1906, or get tickets at the box office starting one hour before the show.
• Students: Student Rush is available for you and a friend (total two tickets) through Experience Tech. Line up at the Experience Tech entrance and tap in for free with your valid HuskyCard.
• Can't make it in person? Stream it live.

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* This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program, which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the state of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.

New Music at Michigan Tech is a member of the International Society for Contemporary Music.

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® is an annual event hosted by the Society of African American Men (SAAM) and Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and to raise awareness about gender-based violence.

The event will take place today (Oct. 5) from noon to 4 p.m. Registration will be held at the entrance of the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at noon. All donations will go the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home.

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

The Rozsa Galleries Present: Arabesque

Wednesday, October 5, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Galleries A-Space

THE ROZSA GALLERIES PRESENT ARABESQUE AN ART EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF CLEMENT YEH AND TOMAS CO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 GALLERY HOURS: M-F 8...

Health Hut

Wednesday, October 5, 12 p.m.–2 p.m. | Library (Exhibit Hall)

The Well-Being Advocates at Michigan Tech will be in the MTU Library to provide you with resources, tips, and information to promote student health and well-being! The theme...

Robot101 - Reading by Alexander Weinstein

Wednesday, October 5, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room

As part of the Robot101 initiaitve this fall (robot101.mtu.edu), join us to hear Alexander Weinstein reading from his short story, “Saying Goodbye to Yang” from his collection...

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES®

Wednesday, October 5, 12 p.m.–4 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® is an annual event hosted by the Society of African American Men (SAAM) and Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) to recognize Domestic...

Study Hours @ the Library

Wednesday, October 5, 2 p.m.–5 p.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, Room 244

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion has teamed up with the Van Pelt and Opie Library every other Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-5 PM for Study Hours. Librarians will be...

Students For Life General Meeting

Wednesday, October 5, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. | Fisher 132

Students For Life General Meeting

Trivia

Wednesday, October 5, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. | Wads Annex (G11)

Do you think you know the most about football, Michigan Tech, or other randomly selected topics? Join in on the Homecoming fun by participating in Trivia! This homecoming...