MTU One of Five Partners Pursuing Freshwater Research and Innovation Center in Traverse City

Michigan Technological University is one of five organizations working to develop a Freshwater Research and Innovation Center in Traverse City. The new center will be located on West Grand Traverse Bay on the current site of the Discovery Center & Pier. Partnering with Michigan Tech are Northwestern Michigan College (NMC), 20Fathoms, the Discovery Center & Pier and Traverse Connect. 

As established regional leaders in freshwater research and education, Michigan Tech will help develop marine technology and operations plans for the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center. Additionally, the University will collaborate on research projects, workforce development programming and professional development projects that will highlight the freshwater science and technology developed by Tech and other partners.

Michigan Tech President Rick Koubek believes the new center in Traverse City is a perfect complement to the world-class work already being done by the University at its Great Lakes Research Center in Houghton and at the Michigan Tech Research Institute in Ann Arbor. 

“We are delighted to continue growing our partnership with the Greater Traverse region,” said Koubek, who was first to sign the memorandum of understanding between the five partners. “This latest MOU supports our mutual commitment to advancing research focused on the Great Lakes ecosystem.” 

Read the full press release at Michigan Tech News.

On Whose Land We Live

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and like all of the United States, the Keweenaw Peninsula has been home to Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Drive 20 minutes south from Michigan Tech and you will find yourself on Keweenaw Bay Indian Community tribal lands, where our neighbors celebrate their heritage all year long. Yet 200 years ago, this was all tribal land.

This heritage month is an opportunity for us to learn, share and celebrate the culture of the First Peoples. Get started on the Diversity Newsblog.

Natural Resources Career Fair

Michigan Tech’s College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) invites you to attend the Natural Resources Career Fair 2022 on Thursday (Nov. 3) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST. The fair features regional companies and agencies that recruit students and graduates of our forestry, wildlife ecology, applied ecology, sustainability and natural resource majors.

Presentations by companies and agencies will be tomorrow night (Nov. 2) from 5-8 p.m. EST and will vary but focus on application processes, job potential and company highlights.

All of the activities associated with the fair will be hosted in the U. J. Noblet Forestry Building on Michigan Tech's campus.

The Natural Resources Career Fair runs on Thursday and will provide opportunities for students to engage with company/agency representatives.

Len Switzer Joins Enterprise as Associate Director, Partnerships and External Relations

The Enterprise Program office is pleased to announce that Len Switzer has accepted the position of associate director, partnerships and external relations. He began his new role Oct. 31.

Switzer joins the Enterprise team with a wealth of knowledge and industry background to the position. He has over 20 years of experience working in industry with a wide range of roles, from research engineer in industrial systems to business development and management of large programs. Switzer is a Michigan Tech alumnus who graduated in 1996 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

“I am thrilled and grateful for this chance to help grow the Enterprise Program at Michigan Tech,” stated Switzer. “The program provides a unique learning environment to the students here, and I intend to assist in making an even more valuable experience as they move into the workforce.”

Nagesh Hatti, Enterprise Program director, added, “We are excited to have Len join the Enterprise team. His corporate experience and technical background will strengthen industry partnership and greatly benefit our students.”

Thanksgiving Holiday Payroll Schedule

Timekeepers/Approvers: In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the University will be closed on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25. The deadlines for Payroll and HRIS forms for the Off-Cycle week ending Nov. 25 will be adjusted as shown below:

Please be sure that all web time approvers have a designated proxy set up.

  • Status Forms and EPAF Submissions: Wednesday, Nov. 23, at noon
  • Deduction Forms: Wednesday, Nov. 23, at noon
  • Off-Cycle Requests: Tuesday, Nov. 22, at noon
  • Reallocations Submission: Tuesday, Nov. 22, at noon

For instructions on how to set up a proxy, please view the Web Time Entry Quick Reference Guide for Approvers PDF.

Celebrating First-Generation College Students

Come participate in our First-Generation College Student Celebration!

Next Tuesday (Nov. 8), we will be celebrating members of our campus community (students, staff, faculty and alumni) who are first-generation college students. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by our table on the first floor of the Van Pelt and Opie Library to say hello, sign our banner, grab a treat and pick up a sticker celebrating first-gen accomplishments. At noon, we will be taking a group photo at the Husky statue (weather permitting) celebrating our first-gen students and their advocates. Everyone is welcome to participate and we will have limited supplies of “I’m First” T-shirts for our first-gen community.

In 2017, the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Center for First-Generation Student Success held the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration. Learn more about the event and its creation.

If you can’t make it to the event, you can request stickers by email at success@mtu.edu.

SDH Open House on Friday

The Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH), located at 21680 Woodland Rd. in Houghton, will be holding an open house on Friday (Nov. 4) from 6-8 p.m.

All are welcome! Come see our bee hive, composting systems, hydroponics, aquaponics, solar panels, zero-waste lifestyle and much more.

Please direct any questions to sdh@mtu.edu.

This Week’s C3 Luncheon

Menu for Thursday (Nov. 3):

  • Swedish Meatballs
  • Egg Noodles (Vegetarian)
  • Oven Roasted Carrots (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
  • Green Peas and Roasted Mushrooms (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
  • Harvest Kale Salad (Gluten Friendly, Vegan)

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.

National Novel Writing Month Writing Space

November is National Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Join the Portage Lake District Library and the Van Pelt and Opie Library all month on Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. in PLDL’s cozy Michigan Room for dedicated writing space, warm beverages and snacks. Take your mind off of school or work as you participate in this global program that celebrates creative writing!

For inspiration, to officially register and for more information on NaNoWriMo, check out the NaNoWriMo website.

The Rozsa This Month

Arabesque: The Art of Clement Yeh and Tomas Co — Ends Friday, Nov. 4 
Hosted by the Rozsa Galleries

This is your last week to see Arabesque! Focused on dance and movement, "Arabesque" brings together the works of Canadian artist Clement Yeh and local artist and Michigan Tech Professor Emeritus Tomas Co (ChE). The exhibit is available in the galleries' A-Space on the lower level of the Rozsa Center. Learn more.

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.

How to Attend:
Drop in between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., today through Friday.

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41 North Film Festival — Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 3-6
Hosted by the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

The 41 North Film Festival showcases recent independent films and filmmakers from around the region, country and world. View the full schedule.

How to Attend:
No need to reserve your seat — tickets are not required for this free event. Please consider making a donation to help support the festival. Your donations are tax-deductible and will help us keep the festival free and open to the community.

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KSO Community Music Recital — Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Hosted by Portage Lake United Church
Presented by Michigan Tech Music

The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO) brings back its popular Community Music Recital at Portage Lake United Church. Musicians from the community of all stripes — vocalists and instrumentalists, solos and ensembles, amateurs and professionals — are invited to participate. Donations are accepted at the door. Learn more.

How to Attend:
No need to reserve your seat! Donations for this event are accepted at the door.

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Home for the Holiday Gift Market — Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

The annual holiday tradition returns to the Rozsa lobby! Gather your family for a wonderful day at this unique holiday gift market featuring high-quality, hand-crafted items to decorate your home, stuff stockings and give as the perfect gifts to your loved ones. Learn more.

How to Attend:
Drop in between 10 and 3 p.m. 
Interested in being a vendor? Learn more.

November KIP Seminar

Join us Friday (Nov. 4) from 3-4:30 p.m. in ATDC 101 for this month's Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology (KIP) Seminar. Our guest speakers will include KIP faculty, staff and graduate students.

The seminar theme this semester is "Women in Health Science, Medicine, and Physiology." The schedule includes a great lineup of local, regional and national speakers.

Please visit the KIP Newsblog for more information.

CS Colloquium with Yi He

Yi He of Old Dominion University will present an on-campus Computer Science Colloquium lecture on Friday (Nov. 4) at 3 p.m. in Rekhi 214. The talk is presented by the Department of Computer Science (CS).

The title of He’s talk is “Open-World Machine Learning: Paradigm, Challenges, and Prospects.”

He’s research focus lies broadly in data mining and machine learning, and specifically in online learning, data stream analytics, graph learning, recommender systems and explainable artificial intelligence.

Read more on the Computing News Blog.

Info Session: Faculty-Led Study Abroad in Germany

An information session for a summer 2023 faculty-led study abroad course in Germany will be held tonight (Nov. 1) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Walker 109.

The study abroad is titled "Topics in German Speaking Cultures: Landscapes and Cityscapes by Foot and Public Transportation," and will take place during Track A of the summer 2023 semester, from May 9-25.

Students will earn 3 credits in HU 3263, Topics in German Speaking Cultures (satisfying both HASS and German minor requirements) and optionally PE 0175 for .5 credit in hiking and PE 1210, Special Topics, for 1 credit.

ICC Center for Biocomputing and Digital Health Student Lecture Series

The Institute of Computing and Cybersystems' (ICC's) Center for Biocomputing and Digital Health will present a series of doctoral student research lectures this fall. 

The lecture schedule appears below. The research lecture series will continue in the spring 2023 semester. The talks will take place from 3-4 p.m. in M&M U115.

  • Friday, Nov. 11, 3-4 p.m. — Suresh Pokharel, computer science: “Improving protein succinylation sites prediction using embeddings from protein language model.”

  • Friday, Dec. 2, 3-4 p.m. — Xuewei Cao, ,athematics: “Gene selection and genetic association test by incorporating the genetic networks.”

  • Friday, Dec. 9, 3-4 p.m. — Chen Zhao, applied computing: “Multi-view information fusion using multi-view variational autoencoders to predict proximal femoral strength.”

Read more on the ICC Blog.

Women's Entrepreneurship Day Panel Discussion: Registration Now Open

Join us Nov. 10 from 4-5:30 p.m. for a Women's Entrepreneurship Day panel discussion on Zoom. We will celebrate entrepreneurship with three female entrepreneurs who have made a difference in their communities. They will share info about their businesses, what inspired them to start their journey, what they’ve learned and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. A moderated talk will follow individual presentations.

Register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

The panel members are:

  • April Clarke, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Xpress NEMT Inc.
    With a background in brand and product strategy, her talk will focus on recognizing opportunities for impact in your community, taking that first step and how passion and personal commitment to customers and the right mindset can lead to success in your endeavor.

  • Briana Tucker, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Refill U.P.
    Refill U.P., the Upper Peninsula's first low-waste refillery, started as a New Year's resolution and a personal desire to have sustainable, safe products for Tucker's home and family. Within a year, it scaled up from two area farmers markets to a brick-and-mortar location in Hancock, Michigan. As a business, Refill U.P. focuses on small, individual actions that lead to a more thoughtful and responsible community and world.

  • Angela Price, Self-Employed Accounting and Business Consultant; Co-Founder of Unite Mental Health & Wellness
    Price has 18 years of experience helping businesses grow and thrive. Unite Mental Health & Wellness is a nonprofit formed with a mission to unite individuals in rural communities with quality mental health care while also supporting the professionals who provide it.

SS Brown Bag: Sustainability Internship Experience for Grad Students

The Department of Social Sciences (SS) is hosting a brown bag presentation tomorrow (Nov. 2) from noon to 1 p.m. in AOB 201. Attendance is also invited via Zoom (use passcode 257056).

Join this brown bag for an interactive session with graduate student Aritra Chakrabarty, who completed the Catalyst Leadership Circle Fellowship Program, with the University of Michigan. In this program, students are partnered with host communities, assisting them with their sustainability plans and clean energy projects. Learn more about the program, its requirements and the real-world scenario of working in climate policy-making.

Soccer's Loss to Wildcats Closes Reg. Season; Opening Postseason Today

The Michigan Tech soccer team fell 1-0 to Northern Michigan in its final regular season contest on Friday (Oct. 28), and will begin the postseason today (Nov. 1) at Ferris State.

A bout of bad luck left the Huskies scoreless in front of a Senior Day crowd in Houghton on Friday (Oct. 28), with two Husky shots rebounding off the Wildcats' goal posts in the first 20 minutes of the game.

"We did really well in the first half," head coach Bulut Ozturk said. "The performance was absolutely excellent in the first half. We made adjustments quickly and I felt that Northern Michigan was pretty fortunate that we didn't find the back of the net in the first half."

The Huskies return to action in the first round of the GLIAC tournament at Ferris State today (Nov. 1). MTU will open up the GLIAC tournament at 1 p.m. at the South Athletic Complex on the FSU campus.

Fans can catch both games on FloSports, as part of the four-year media partnership with the GLIAC beginning this fall.

Read more soccer news at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Blake Pietila Named CCHA Goaltender of the Week (Again)

Michigan Tech hockey's Blake Pietila is the CCHA Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season.

Pietila pitched back-to-back shutouts to lead Tech to a nonconference sweep of St. Lawrence. The Howell, Michigan, native made 18 saves each night in the 6-0 and 3-0 victories to extend his school record with his 12th and 13th career shutouts.

Pietila ranks seventh in the nation in save percentage (.944) and eighth in goals-against average (1.51).

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Hockey Sweeps, Shuts Out St. Lawrence

Michigan Tech hockey swept St. Lawrence with back-to-back shutouts Friday and Saturday (Oct. 28-29).

Michigan Tech overwhelmed St. Lawrence 6-0 on Friday. Six different Huskies scored, 12 tallied a point, and Blake Pietila made 18 saves.

"I'm happy with the win, and I thought our guys played hard," Tech coach Joe Shawhan said. "We got better as the game went on and our goaltending was tremendous. A big difference was special teams, and I also think the guys fed off the energy in the building."

Pietila earned his second straight shutout, and extended his school-record career shutouts to 13, in MTU's 3-0 victory over St. Lawrence on Saturday. The Black and Gold improved to 4-2-1 overall.

"The penalty kill and goaltending were outstanding, and we got some timely scoring. I'm happy we got the win," Shawhan said after his 99th win as head coach of the Huskies. "I thought our guys played hard, and I don't think we gave up a lot."

See game highlights at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Volleyball Swept by Wayne State, Comes Back to Win at SVSU

After weekend road matches at Wayne State and Saginaw Valley State,  Michigan Tech volleyball team returned home with a disappointing loss and a hard-fought win.

The Huskies fell 3-0 at Wayne State on Friday (Oct. 28). The Warriors won 25-20, 25-17 and 25-20.

"Credit to Wayne for playing well and making fewer mistakes than we did tonight," Tech coach Matt Jennings said. "It was a disappointing performance, and we'll look to move on from this one."

Following the loss, MTU wrapped up their regular season road schedule with a five-set win at Saginaw Valley State on Saturday (Oct. 29). The Huskies came back and won 26-24, 21-25, 23-25, 25-22 and 15-9 to improve to 17-9 overall and 9-7 in the GLIAC.

"I'm super proud of the way we hung in there and battled back," Jennings said. "Saginaw's block was incredible tonight, and that we managed to keep going and finding ways to score speaks to the grit we played with."

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Football Tumbled by Lakers

Michigan Tech football fell to No. 1 Grand Valley State's accurate passing and strong defense, losing 42-7 in GLIAC football Saturday (Oct. 29) at Kearly Stadium.

The Huskies dropped to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in conference matchups this season while the Lakers stayed undefeated at 9-0, 4-0.

"Grand Valley State is a very good football team," said head coach Steve Olson. "We knew going in it would be a challenge. They gave us some formations we had not seen and it was hard to match up and get the fits we needed in the run game. I tip my hat to their receivers. I felt we had good coverage for the most part, but they went up and made some plays and we didn't."

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

This Week in Michigan Tech Athletics

Tuesday (Nov. 1)
• Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
• Soccer at Ferris State in GLIAC Quarterfinal, 1 p.m.

Wednesday (Nov. 2)
• Women's Basketball at UW-Green Bay, 8 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Thursday (Nov. 3)
• Men's Basketball at UW-Green Bay, 8 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Friday (Nov. 4)
• Soccer at GLIAC Semifinal, TBA
• Cross Country at GLIAC Championships (New Boston, Mich.), 11 a.m.
• Volleyball vs. Parkside, 6 p.m. at SDC Gym
• Hockey at Bowling Green, 7:07 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Saturday (Nov. 5)
• Football at Hillsdale, 1 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
• Volleyball vs. Purdue Northwest, 3 p.m. at SDC Gym on 920 AM and 107.3 FM WMPL
• Hockey at Bowling Green, 7:07 p.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Sunday (Nov. 6)
• Soccer at GLIAC Championship, TBA

Job Postings

Job Postings for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 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.

Administrative Aide 7 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22037RPRP, Sponsored Programs Accounting (UAW posting dates Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, 2022 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates). Apply online.

Administrative Aide 8 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22320, Humanities (UAW posting dates Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, 2022 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, 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.

New Funding

Melanie Kueber-Watkins (CEGE/GLRC) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $500,000 research and development grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The project is titled "Innovative Water Technologies for Lagoon Wastewater Systems in Small Communities."

Thomas Oommen (GMES/GLRC), Colin Brooks (MTRI/GLRC), Jennifer Becker, Daisuke Minakata and Robert Handler (CEGE/GLRC), and Stephen Techtmann and Rupali Datta (BioSci/GLRC) are co-PIs on this potential four-year project.

In the News

WLUC TV6 and the Daily Mining Gazette covered Engineering Day at Lake Linden Elementary School. The event was hosted by Michigan Tech’s Society of Women Engineers and Engineering Ambassadors Program.

Gretchen Hein (MMET) and undergraduate students Audrey Levanen and Julia Westfall (both mechanical engineering) were quoted by TV6. 

Hein and undergraduate students Natalie Hodge (electrical and computer engineering) and Sam Jager and Robert Eckright (both mechanical engineering) were quoted by the Gazette.

Jaclyn Johnson (ME-EM) was mentioned in both stories. 

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The appointment of Robin Chosa (Ford Center) to the Michigan Board of Counseling was covered by the Keweenaw Report and the Mining Journal.

If Chosa’s appointment is approved by the Michigan Senate, he will represent the general public on the board, which oversees licensing of counselors and counseling practices.

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Ph.D. candidate Rose Daily (environmental engineering) was mentioned by Yahoo! News and the Traverse City Record-Eagle in a story about a blue economy/water innovation-themed TCNewTech pitch competition being held today (Nov. 1) in Traverse City, Michigan. 

Daily will pitch her research on detecting, measuring and tracking per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the field. 

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Great Lakes Echo, the Spartan Newsroom and the Detroit News mentioned Michigan Tech in stories exploring the benefits and challenges of building with mass timber. 

Michigan Tech was noted for the University’s research into creating mass timber using hardwood instead of softwood.

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Forbes mentioned Michigan Tech in an education story crediting the Handshake app with creating an “illusion of progress” in higher education career services.

The author argues that college career services departments should be abolished and responsibility for helping students get good jobs distributed institutionwide.

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Chalkbeat mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about new need-based scholarships available to more than 75% of Michigan students. The University’s in-state tuition was listed as the most expensive among Michigan’s four-year public universities.

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NBC News mentioned the Michigan Tech Archives in a story about the disappearance and death of 11-year-old Karl Heikell, who went missing in Calumet on Halloween in 1981.

Librarian Dillon Geshel of Chassell read through the Archives’ material on Heikell’s disappearance after hearing a strange story, leading to renewed wider interest in the case.

Reminders

Applications Open: Visiting Professor Program

The Office of the Provost now has funding available for the 2022-23 academic year to invite scholars, potential faculty or research collaborators to Michigan Tech’s campus. This funding is available thanks to the state of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks (KCP) Visiting Professor Program (VPP).

University departments or units are invited to apply for financial support to bring visiting scholars who provide underrepresented perspectives in their field of expertise to Michigan Tech’s campus. Visitors do not need to possess a terminal degree or hold a faculty position to qualify for support. Supported visits can be as short as an afternoon, up to a week or longer. While on campus, visiting professors should interact with faculty and students in the classroom, in seminars, in informal and formal group discussions or teach a session during an academic or summer semester.

Applications must be received three weeks before a scheduled visit for pre-approval by the state of Michigan. Funding requests can be made for up to $1,500. However, department(s) or unit(s) must provide a 1-to-1 match to KCP funds.

Learn more about the Visiting Professor Program, including its purpose and the application process. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Shannon Vairo, manager of partner engagement and faculty support, at ssvairo@mtu.edu.

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ADVANCE Advocates and Allies Workshop

Have you noticed that different people have vastly different experiences in classes, meetings, informal and formal events and other interactions on campus? Ever noticed that this is dependent upon visually identifiable identities (gender, skin color, etc.). Would you like to learn more about becoming an ally in the moment and to help intentionally craft the culture at Michigan Tech to position every single individual for success (not just those who fit the "historically typical" mold)?

You are invited to attend one of two sessions (held concurrently) of a workshop that explores the impact of gender and race on faculty members’ experiences of the University campus climate. Through small group discussions, a review of the existing research and large group discussions, these sessions will seek to shift the dialogue from individual problems and solutions experienced by underrepresented faculty to seeking to acknowledge and identify institutional challenges and solutions related to gender and racial inequity in higher education.

If you'd simply like to learn more about these issues in a collegial environment, please attend. If you would like to learn strategies to be an ally, attend and bring a friend!

This workshop will be led by Michigan Tech's own Advocate Team members (cisgender-men-only session) and by ADVANCE's PI team/Advocates and Allies Advisory Board members (women and other genders session). Details on Advocates and Allies are available on the ADVANCE webpage.

Lunch will be served at this workshop, so please RSVP in advance.

Details:

  • What: ADVANCE Advocates and Allies Workshop
  • When: Friday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Where: Noblet 143
  • Who: All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.

This workshop is being sponsored by the Advocates Team, the Advocates and Allies Advisory Board (A3B) and the ADVANCE Initiative at Michigan Tech.

ADVANCE at Michigan Tech is an NSF-funded initiative dedicated to improving faculty career success, retention, diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about our mission and programming efforts, and to check out our growing collection of resources, email us at advance-mtu@mtu.edu, visit our website or stop by our office in Library 102B.

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27th Annual LeaderShape Institute

One of the Student Affairs division values states, “We inspire the leadership needed for all individuals to boldly push everyday boundaries while serving others.” For over 25 years, Michigan Tech has hosted the LeaderShape Institute as a way to do just that.

LeaderShape Institute is a four-day retreat that helps students identify their values and gain confidence in their leadership skills through self-assessment, intensive small group discussions, team building challenges and more. By leading with passion, integrity and a healthy disregard for the impossible, participants explore who they are and the impact that they want to have on their communities. LeaderShape Institute 2023 will be held Jan. 4-7 at the Ford Center in Alberta, Michigan, just prior to the start of the spring 2023 semester.

Do you know a student who is involved across campus? How about one who isn’t, but has shown you their passion for a specific cause or concern? How about someone who is still figuring out the direction they hope to pursue in life? We know leaders have a wide variety of experiences and don’t need to hold a position or a title to impact their community. No matter who they are, how they are involved on campus, or what their future goals are — this program could benefit a student you’re connected with.

Are you already thinking of someone? Invite them to apply! Applications are available online now through Nov. 14.

Are you interested in being involved in this program? Contact Student Leadership and Involvement at activities@mtu.edu to learn how you could contribute to this meaningful experience.

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ROBOT101 Event: Discussion on Robotic Artwork

Tomorrow (Nov. 2) at noon in the Van Pelt and Opie Library and via Zoom webinar, artist Simon Penny will discuss robotic art. Perry’s eccentric but robust interactive robotic artwork, called Petit Mal, took a pioneering role in the development of autonomous sensor-based real-time computational systems that engaged users in embodied interaction. Penny is a professor in electronic art and design (Department of Art) at the University of California, Irvine.

Most ROBOT101 events are held both in person and via Zoom webinar. Find more information and register for the webinars at the ROBOT101 website.

ROBOT101 events are supported by:

Institute of Computing and Cybersystems | College of Computing | College of Sciences and Arts | College of Engineering | College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science | Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences | Department of Computer Science | Department of Engineering Fundamentals | Department of Humanities | Department of Social Sciences | Department of Visual and Performing Arts | 41 North Film Festival | Institute for Policy, Ethics, and Culture | Pavlis Honors College

Today's Campus Events

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The Rozsa Galleries Present: Arabesque

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...

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CDI x Library Study Hours

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...

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CTL Coffee Chat - Online Course Development and Support

Tuesday November 1, 2022 at 3"45PM https://mtu.libcal.com/event/9780728

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Adult Huskies Swim Lessons Fall 2022 Session 2

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...

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Adult Huskies Swim Training Fall 2022 Session 2

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...

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NCSA General Meeting

NCSA, the Networking and Computing Student Association serves to provide educational opportunities to students interested in all facets of computing. Come join our weekly...

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General Meeting

During general meetings, we'll learn about the Assertion Evidence method of slide design, classroom management, and presentation delivery. We'll also have opportunities to...

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HALO Weekly Meeting

Come to the MUB Makerspace from 7-8 every Tuesday to build Legos with us and participate in some fun challenges! Meetings are by no means mandatory, and anyone is welcome to...

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NSF CyberCorps Scholarship Info Session

Do you want to help defend the nation’s digital frontier? The NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program will help you get ready for an exciting career in...

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(Women's Soccer) Michigan Tech at TBD

Women's Soccer: Michigan Tech at TBD, GLIAC Quarterfinals

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Adult and Youth Huskies Tennis Lessons

Youth Tennis Lessons: After school and weekend Youth Huskies Group Tennis Lessons are back this fall! Join by age group and level for some fun on the tennis courts! October 24...