The Rozsa box office will be closed throughout winter break, from today (Dec. 19) until Jan. 8. It will reopen for normal business hours — Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — on Jan. 9.
Tickets for upcoming events can still be purchased online throughout winter break.
Rozsa administrative offices will reopen Jan. 2 for normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
All benefits eligible employees, don’t forget to complete your Husky Health Checklist with the activities you completed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022, to earn up to $450.
Jan. 9 is the last day to submit your Husky Health Checklist for the reporting period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022, to receive your Husky Health payout incentive in early 2023.
Check out the Husky Health website or follow us on Facebook at Michigan Tech Wellness for more information about Husky Health, Lunch and Learns, wellness tips and fitness programs that count toward the Husky Health incentive.
Questions? Contact the Benefits Office at benefits@mtu.edu or 906-487-2517.
The Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) Office, including the Pavlis Honors College and the Enterprise Program, will be closed today (Dec. 19) from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a departmental training.
The office will reopen at 1 p.m. this afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Any questions can be directed to honors@mtu.edu.
The Michigan Tech Archives’ reading room will be closed to patrons from today (Dec. 19) through Jan. 1. Normal appointment hours, which are Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., will resume with limited availability Jan. 2 through Jan. 5. Regular appointment hours will resume on Jan. 9.
Remote research requests may be submitted via copper@mtu.edu, but responses may be delayed during the closure.
On behalf of the entire Archives team, have a safe and happy break!
In observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and of the University seasonal day Dec. 28, the last Tech Today for the calendar year 2022 will be published Friday (Dec. 23).
Tech Today will resume Jan. 2. To be included in the Jan. 2 newsletter, items must be submitted by noon Dec. 23 using our Submit a Story form.
To help instructors prepare for their spring semester courses, the Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is offering a "Getting Started with iClicker Cloud" technical workshop on Jan. 5, at 10 a.m.
iClicker Cloud helps instructors engage with their students in the classroom by asking polling questions that can promote discussion, identify areas of confusion and generate questions. Michigan Tech now has a campus site license for iClicker Cloud, so instructors can use this tool at no additional cost to their students.
In this CTL technical workshop, you’ll learn:
Register to attend this technical workshop.
Contact the CTL at elearning@mtu.edu with any questions.
Fresh off their biggest win of the season, Michigan Tech men's basketball has hit the road to play Kentucky Wesleyan tonight (Dec. 19).
The Huskies will tip off the nonconference match against the Panthers at 8 p.m. The game will be carried on Mix 93.5 WKMJ-FM in the Houghton area.
Read the preview at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.
The Daily Mining Gazette featured an interview with Michigan Tech cross country runner Clayton Sayen ’22 (B.S., engineering management; master’s student in business administration), who set a new program record for an individual finish at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships on Dec. 2.
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The Keweenaw Report covered two new items from Michigan Tech: Army ROTC’s receipt of the MacArthur Award, picked up from Michigan Tech News; and an update on the H-STEM Complex construction project, picked up from Facilities Management’s Dec. 15 progress report.
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The Mining Journal picked up Michigan Tech News’ preview of 2022 Midyear Commencement, held Saturday (Dec. 17) at the Student Development Complex.
The ceremony was also previewed by the Keweenaw Report.
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The Mining Journal and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation mentioned Michigan Tech in stories about projects approved for funding by the Michigan Strategic Fund.
The stories listed MTU as an advisor on the development of Shophouse Park, an outdoor recreation and product innovation space between Northern Michigan University and the Lake Superior shore in Marquette, Michigan.
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Michigan Tech was mentioned by theTrek.co in a trip report written by “Peanut,” a thru-hiker who completed a nearly 110-mile loop of Isle Royale National Park in September 2022.
The report included a gear list, helpful information about logistics and permits and a thorough recounting of the seven-day journey.
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The Mendocino Beacon picked up an interview with Michigan Tech alum Efstathios “Stathi” Pappas ’02 (M.S., industrial archaeology) about the Magical Christmas Train holiday program offered by Mendocino Railway’s Skunk Train.
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Manufacturing News mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about Orbion Space Technology’s new rocket manufacturing facility in Houghton. Brad King (ME-EM), the company’s CEO, was quoted in the story.
Save the Date for Innovation Week 2023
Jan. 17-20, the second week of the spring semester, Husky Innovate will host innovation-themed talks and events, including the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition.
Started by Michigan Tech’s University Innovation Fellows (UIFs) in 2015, Innovation Week is a celebration of innovation across our Tech community. Students, faculty, staff and community are invited.
Check out our lineup at the Innovation Week page. Register early for locations and Zoom links!
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Husky FAN In Need of Pantry Donations
Help the Husky Food Access Network (FAN) make sure no Husky is hungry this holiday season. Studies have shown that as many as half of college students in the U.S. experience food insecurity. The pantry has distributed over 1,820 pounds of food since the start of the semester, and there's no sign of slowing down!
Keep the Michigan Tech community fed by donating any nonperishable food items or toiletries. Donations can be made at any time by leaving items outside the pantry (in the Fisher Hall alcove across from Fisher 135).
The pantry is particularly in need of:
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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum Gift Shop Holiday Sale
The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum annual holiday sale is going on now through Wednesday (Dec. 21). Enjoy 15% off* all minerals, home décor, books and most jewelry! Visit, call or message us on Facebook to find the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for yourself or a loved one!
The museum gallery and gift shop are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also remember that admission to the gallery is waived for all MTU students, staff and faculty!
We will be closed for the holidays starting on Thursday (Dec. 22) until we reopen on Jan. 16.
* Cannot be combined with other discounts.
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Request for Proposals: 2023 MTRAC Applied Advanced Materials Program
The MTRAC (Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization) program is now accepting applications for the 2023 program cycle.
The MTRAC Innovation Hub for Applied Advanced Materials program at Michigan Tech provides resources to support materials-related projects with high commercial potential. This support includes research and development funding for prototype and late-stage translational activities, with consultation and mentoring from an Oversight Committee including industry and investment experts. The program defines materials-related projects broadly to include technologies related to: novel materials, novel applications of conventional materials, or equipment and processes that enable the application of either novel materials or conventional materials for novel purposes.
Full details can be found on the MTRAC website.
Contact Michael Morley, director of technology commercialization, at mcmorley@mtu.edu or 906-487-2228 to receive assistance and guidance on proposal preparation.
The full proposal submission deadline is March 31.
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SDC Winter Break Hours
The Student Development Complex (SDC) and Gates Tennis Center is operating at reduced hours through winter break. The reduced hours started Dec. 16 and will last through Jan. 8.
In addition, the SDC and Gates Tennis Center will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays:
For more details, please see our Winter Break Schedule and SDC Facility Schedule.
Thank you,
Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation
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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum Renovations, Holiday Closure
The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum will be starting renovations on Wednesday (Dec. 21). Due to the nature of these renovations, admission will be waived for the day, as only the front portion of the gallery will be open to the public for viewing.
We will then be closed for the winter break starting Thursday (Dec. 22), and will reopen for our normal business hours — Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — on Jan. 16.
Happy Holidays!
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FINESST Research Grant Application Support
The Graduate School is providing writing support for current and prospective graduate students who wish to apply for Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) research grants.
Participating divisions: Earth Science, Planetary Science, Astrophysics, Heliophysics, and Biological and Physical Sciences
The proposal must present a well-defined research problem/activity and a justification of its scientific significance to NASA, as well as a detailed approach for its solution/conduct. Proposals should explain how the research is relevant to the particular SMD division that will review the proposal. Eligibility and evaluation criteria can be found in the solicitation.
The maximum amount of a FINESST award is $50,000 per 12 months and up to $150,000 total for a maximum period of performance of up to 36 months.
Applicants should reach out to Michigan Tech's Sponsored Programs Office and Sarah Isaacson at sisaacso@mtu.edu as soon as they know they will apply.
Timeline:
See the FINESST Solicitation for details. Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson at sisaacso@mtu.edu.
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