April 24, 2026

For graduating Michigan Tech senior Jacob Sutter, wild places like Isle Royale National Park are where he finds happiness. His fascination with wildlife photography and Isle Royale led him to an internship experience you can’t find anywhere else in the world.

“I believe my summer on Isle Royale played a major part in why I landed the biological science technician position in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks,” he said. “Working with world-renowned wildlife biologists on a globally recognized predator-prey study gave me exposure to high-level field research. Observing wildlife directly in remote backcountry settings provided a unique learning experience that you simply cannot get in a classroom.”

Sutter chose Tech after seeing a mini-documentary featuring Isle Royale and the annual winter study of wolves and moose led by College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) researchers. He will earn his bachelor’s degree in wildlife ecology and conservation at MTU’s Spring Commencement tomorrow, April 25.

“I knew I wanted to contribute to the wolf-moose project,” he said. “Michigan Tech’s CFRES offered the hands-on field experience and research opportunities I was looking for.”

Find out how Sutter realized his dream to work with the wolf-moose project at Stories from Husky Nation.

Facilities Management will be performing essential repair work on Michigan Tech’s campus water system next week, starting Monday, April 27.

This work will require extended water outages affecting the following buildings:

• Administration Building 
• Alumni House 
• Academic Office Building 
• Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building 
• Dillman Hall 
• Electrical Energy Resources Building 
• Fisher Hall
• Hamar House
• H-STEM Complex
• J. R. Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library
• Memorial Union Building
• Minerals and Materials Engineering Building
• Rekhi Hall
• R. L. Smith Building
• ROTC Building

Not all buildings will be affected at the same time. Service disruptions will generally occur when the exterior water service upgrades are being implemented in proximity to the building.

Building occupants may use water for drinking and handwashing in nearby buildings that are not affected by the outage. Facilities will provide daily updates on affected buildings.

The outages are scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Monday, April 27, at the west end of campus. Construction will progress eastward on a daily basis, with work expected to conclude by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Water service will be restored to buildings at the end of each work day.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management at facilities@mtu.edu or 906-487-2303.

Thank you for your cooperation while these time-critical improvements are completed.

Michigan Tech has won the Project of the Year Award in the commercial category from the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEECA). The University was nominated for the award by our electric utility, UPPCO, who is a strong partner, providing over $200,000 in utility rebates for energy efficiency projects in 2025 alone.

Going beyond a single project, the award recognizes the University’s holistic approach to energy efficiency — one that reduces operating costs, generates economic impact in the community and lowers our climate emissions. The review committee was particularly impressed by the scale, intentionality and consistency of the energy efficiency work on campus, as well as its positive economic impact through a commitment to partnering with local contractors.

Highlighted work areas include a bundled portfolio of lighting projects in 2025 that removed over 8,000 fluorescent bulbs through elimination and conversion to LED, a suite of HVAC improvements that enhance the comfort and reliability of our heating systems, and a commitment to “best in class” design and construction exemplified by the LEED Gold certification of East Hall.

The committee noted that this work stands out as an exceptional example of how coordinated planning and sustainability leadership can deliver both measurable savings and lasting impact for campus users, the community and the environment.

This is well-deserved recognition — one that brings to light the efforts of the facilities professionals who continue to work diligently behind the scenes to make this campus run better every day.

This notice is an update to Michigan Tech IT’s previous announcement regarding the upcoming AppsAnywhere server maintenance. Please note that the maintenance window has been rescheduled to 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29.

AppsAnywhere will be unavailable during this time. Locally installed software — including CORE, COMSOL, aspen One and Labview — will not be affected and will remain available for use.

If you have any questions, we can help. Email IT or call 906-487-1111.

CBS News Detroit, SooToday and Radio Results Network mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of a proposed state-funded study on increased winter closures of the Mackinac Bridge due to falling ice. The proposal would support research into potential causes, including weather patterns and structural factors, as well as the economic impact of the disruptions.

Coming in May: Husky Eats Community Cooking Classes

Next month, Husky Eats is hosting hands-on culinary courses led by executive chef Erik Copeland and sous chef Ron Edwards. Tickets are limited. Don’t miss out!

Husky Eats at Michigan Technological University is offering a new series of Community Cooking Classes in May hosted at The Eatery at McNair Hall. Designed for home cooks of all skill levels, these immersive, hands-on classes provide an opportunity to sharpen essential techniques, expand culinary knowledge and learn directly from Husky Eats chefs.

Whether participants are new to the kitchen or looking to refine their skills, each two-day course offers expert instruction in a welcoming, educational environment. Courses are $50 per person, which includes both class sessions and ingredients.

Each Class Includes:

• Day 1: Kitchen safety fundamentals, knife skills, and preparation of a small takeaway dish.

• Day 2: A deeper exploration of the course theme, culminating in the preparation of a complete meal while building on newly learned techniques.

Classes Offered:

• Knife Skills & Mother Sauces — May 12 and 14
• Basic Home Butchery — May 19 and 21
• Fundamentals of Seasoning: Herbs and Spices — May 26 and 28

Learn More and Purchase Tickets.

All classes are held at The Eatery at McNair Hall on Michigan Tech's campus at 1801 Townsend Dr. in Houghton, Michigan. Final course details, including appropriate attire and parking information, will be emailed to participants after registration.

For additional questions, please contact huskyeats@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1861 during business hours.

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Physics Recognizes Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Students

The Department of Physics is concluding the 2025-26 academic year by recognizing our undergraduate and graduate students with the following awards.

Undergraduate Student Awards:

• Ian W. Shepherd Award: Andrew Konop
• Elizabeth Henes Award: Delaney Henderson

The Ian W. Shepherd Award is presented annually to the most promising physics or applied physics senior student(s). The Elizabeth Henes Award is presented annually to the most outstanding female senior physics or applied physics students. The winners are selected by Physics faculty, and the recipients’ names are engraved on the plaques displayed in the Physics department.

Graduate Student Awards:

• Best Graduate Student Oral Presentation Award: Nayana Suresh Palaparambil
• Best Poster Presentation Award: Daniel Watson

Physics and applied physics graduate students have developed a peer-review evaluation process to select the best oral and poster presentations. Each spring semester, physics and applied physics students present their research progress in the weekly Physics Colloquium series. All second-year graduate students present at the poster session, and senior graduate students present at the oral sessions. These annual events are the platforms for our graduate students to practice and enhance their professional skills in physics research.

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Men's Tennis at GLIAC Tournament

Friday, April 24, 12–3 a.m.

Men's Tennis at GLIAC Tournament

Women's Tennis at GLIAC Tournament

Friday, April 24, 12–3 a.m.

Women's Tennis at GLIAC Tournament

Board of Trustees Formal Session

Friday, April 24, 9–11 a.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Ballroom B

Regular meeting of Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees

Spring Graduate Student Commencement

Friday, April 24, 3–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), John MacInness Student Ice Arena

Graduate Student Ceremony Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the following dissertation, thesis and report defenses occurring next week. Please consider attending to learn more about our students’ scholarship and celebrate their academic accomplishments. Check the University Events Calendar for last-minute updates to times, dates and locations.