Alumni Class Notes is dedicated for alumni to share factual information about personal and professional accomplishments and milestones such as promotions, awards, honors, career moves, and weddings. Please note that death notices, obituaries, and in memoriam submissions are not included in Class Notes. If you would like to notify the University about the passing of alumni, we encourage you to email us at alumni@mtu.edu.
Class Notes relies upon an environment of trust and mutual respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others; of free expression and inquiry; and with a commitment to truth, excellence, and personal accountability. The views and opinions expressed by alumni are theirs alone, and are not endorsed by and should not be ascribed to Michigan Technological University.
Alumni may not use Alumni Class Notes to defame, harass, or threaten people or entities. The University reserves the right to edit, remove, delete, or refuse any content.
By submitting to Alumni Class Notes, you agree to the following terms:
- Public Visibility: All submissions are visible to the public. Please avoid sharing any information you wish to keep private.
- Editorial Rights: Michigan Tech reserves the right to edit submissions for style, clarity, and content.
Class Notes that include the following will be edited or removed:
- Email addresses and phone numbers.
- Insults, harassment, or personal attacks.
- Posts intended to provoke or offend others.
- Commercial advertising or solicitation.
- Content that slanders, threatens, or abuses others.
- Language or imagery deemed vulgar, obscene, or indecent (including symbols used in place of explicit language).
- Messages inciting or encouraging illegal activities.
- Unauthorized copyrighted material.
- Content that could be mistaken for official Michigan Tech communications.
- Any content deemed inappropriate by Michigan Tech Alumni Engagement staff.
- Use: All submissions are considered for publication in University communications, including print or digital formats. Inclusion is not guaranteed, nor is placement in any specific publication or communication.
- Consent: I hereby give permission to Michigan Technological University and Michigan Tech Advancement and Alumni Engagement to use my submitted content for all purposes and in all media and formats now known or later created including, without limitation, print and digital media.
Photo Submission Guidelines and Consent
By submitting photos for inclusion in Alumni Class Notes, you agree to the following
terms:
Photo Guidelines
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- Eligibility: Photos must feature individuals over the age of 18. Group photos will only be considered if Michigan Tech receives explicit written consent from all individuals pictured.
- Details Required for Group Photos: For alumni gatherings (e.g., reunions, weddings), please Include:
- Full names (first, maiden, last) and graduation years for all individuals.
- A brief description of the event or gathering.
Consent and Release
By submitting a photo, you confirm:
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- You grant Michigan Technological University and its authorized representatives full permission to use, reproduce, and distribute the photo for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to all media and formats now known or later created including, without limitation, print and digital media.
- You waive all claims to the submitted photo, including any rights to inspect or approve its use in Michigan Tech’s materials, and understand that your likeness may be modified, cropped, or edited as needed.
- You release Michigan Tech and its representatives from liability for any claims related to the use of your photo, including but not limited to claims of compensation, privacy invasion, copyright, or libel.
Submissions on Behalf of Others
If you are submitting content (including photos) on behalf of an alumni or group of
alumni:
- You confirm that you have received permission from the subject(s) of the submission to share their information and/or likeness with Michigan Technological University for publication.
- For photos, you confirm that you have sole ownership of the photo(s) or have obtained explicit permission from the copyright owner to submit the photo(s) for use by Michigan Tech.
- You agree to indemnify Michigan Tech against any claims arising from the use of the submitted photo(s) or content, including claims related to copyright infringement or the lack of permissions from individuals depicted in the photo(s).
Contact Information
If you have questions about submitting photos or obtaining consent for group photos,
please contact us at alumni@mtu.edu.
Reporting Concerns
If you notice content that may violate these guidelines, please contact us at alumni@mtu.edu.
Privacy Note
Contact information provided during submission, such as email and phone, is for internal
use only. This information will not be shared outside the Michigan Tech community
and will be used in accordance with Michigan Technological University Advancement and Alumni Engagement Data Governance Plan.
Policy Changes
Michigan Tech reserves the right to update these terms and modify or discontinue services
as needed.