March 19, 2026

This year’s issue of Tech Magazine is now available online!

Features:

• This Must Be the Place
   At Michigan Tech, robotics is more than just a singular course of study; it’s a multidisciplinary framework and, for Huskies, it’s a way of life. As automation expands into nearly every industry, Huskies are making Michigan Tech the hub of the Copper Country’s robotics boom.

• If, Then: The Origins of Handshake 
  After blazing his own trail to elite internships, Garrett Lord was determined to level the playing field for young professionals and help fellow Huskies stand out to national employers. This is the story of how he and two friends at Tech co-founded a career platform that earned Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition — and is now leading the artificial intelligence career revolution.

• National Security: A Keweenaw Specialty 
  Rallying around research happening at Michigan Tech, the Keweenaw Defense Industry Consortium is bringing local business leaders together to advocate for expanded federal investment into an important sector of the Copper Country economy: national security.

• Anatomy of a Production 
  Their role has many names: theatre technician, stagehand, and plain old unvarnished “tech.” Meet the mysterious unsung heroes who lurk in the shadows behind the curtain of every Michigan Tech theatrical production.

Read these stories and more in the 2026 Michigan Tech Magazine.

Mark your calendars! Michigan Tech’s 24-hour giving challenge, Give Back to the Pack, will return starting at noon on April 7.

Everything You Need to Know:

Hosted by Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Give Back to the Pack is Michigan Tech’s 24-hour day of giving where every Husky — alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students — is invited to celebrate their Husky Spirit by making a gift to the areas at Michigan Tech that mean the most to them.

Give Back to the Pack 2026 will also mark the public launch of The Campaign for Michigan Tech. Any gifts made between today, March 19, and noon on April 8 will be counted toward Give Back to the Pack 2026 matches, challenges and totals, as well as the overall results of The Campaign for Michigan Tech.

Beyond making a gift to the area of your choosing, another way to participate in Give Back to the Pack is by becoming an ambassador. Whether you’re posting on social media, emailing a fellow Husky or texting a friend, your outreach can help us reach a broader audience and inspire others to join us in giving back to the funds and campus areas you care most about.

How To Get Involved:

1. Make an Early Gift: You don’t have to wait until April 7! Your gift today will count towards both The Campaign for Michigan Tech and our Give Back to the Pack matches, challenges and totals.

2. Become an Ambassador: Sign up to become an ambassador and help us spread the word for your favorite areas at Michigan Tech. Encourage your fellow colleagues and classmates to support Tech by becoming ambassadors, too! New this year, ambassadors can also take part in the HUSKY Ambassador Challenge. Winners will be awarded after the giving challenge ends!

3. Matches and Challenges: Participate in a match or challenge to maximize your impact, thanks to match and challenge opportunities from some of our most generous donors. Challenges are just starting to be posted to the site, so check back often to see what new match and challenge opportunities have been added!

If you have any questions about Give Back to the Pack or the ambassador program, please reach out to Sana Dicks, director of annual giving, at sdicks@mtu.edu. Thank you in advance for supporting Michigan Tech during Give Back to the Pack!

Join colleagues from across campus on April 29 in the Memorial Union Building for the Essential Education Symposium, a full-day event focused on advancing student learning through Michigan Tech’s Essential Education program. Open to faculty, staff and community partners, the symposium offers opportunities to connect, share ideas and explore effective practices that support student success.

The day begins with check-in and coffee at 8:30 a.m., followed by a range of interactive sessions, including workshops, panel discussions and collaborative conversations. Topics will include student reflection and metacognition, community-engaged learning, artificial intelligence in teaching, and strategies for integrating Husky Folio into coursework.

A networking lunch will provide time to connect with colleagues, and the day will conclude with closing remarks and recognition of faculty and staff contributions to Essential Education over this past year.

Please register for the Essential Education Symposium by April 17. To view the full agenda and session descriptions, visit the Essential Education Symposium website.

Questions? Contact essentialed@mtu.edu.

Join the William G. Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning for an Accessible Tech Challenge Working Session on April 1 from 2-3 p.m. in Library 243.

The challenge is a practical, hands-on opportunity to strengthen the accessibility of your digital course materials. Each session focuses on one key skill area, explains why it matters for students, and gives you dedicated time to work on your own content and get real-time guidance from campus digital accessibility experts.

Topic for April 1: Lists and Links
Properly structured lists and descriptive hyperlinks make your content easier to navigate and understand, especially for students using assistive technology. In this session, you’ll explore how to create semantic lists and write descriptive link text that effectively communicates destination and intent. 

Register for the April 1 Working Session.

Register today to reserve your spot! Bring your laptop to work on content you’d like to improve.

Accommodation requests can be made on the registration screen, by emailing ctl@mtu.edu, or by calling 906-487-3000.

The March/April 2026 issue of the journal Rocks & Minerals included an announcement about the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum’s new 20-kilogram specimen of a beautifully prepared slice of the Seymchan meteorite. The meteorite is about 60 centimeters wide and shows a pronounced Widmanstatten structure, which results from the very slow cooling and crystallization of the component nickel-iron alloys kamacite and taenite in the parent asteroid. The meteorite was donated by Graham C. Wilson in 2025 and is now on display in the museum.

The same issue of the journal also contains a book review by museum director and curator John Jaszczak of the new children's book, “Johnny and Max's Magical Mineral Hunting Adventure”, written and illustrated by Monica Tsang Rakovan. Copies are available in the museum’s gift shop.

The 2026 Sustainability Film Series, coordinated by Michigan Tech’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience, will present March’s film “The Invisible Mammal” at 7 p.m. tonight, March 19, in Fisher 138.

In “The Invisible Mammal”, filmmaker Kristin Tièche explores the crucial roles that bats play in our shared environment, and how a team of women bat scientists set out to save a North American bat species from a deadly fungal disease called white-nose syndrome to create a better future for both bats and humans. State bat specialists from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will facilitate the discussion following the film. 

Add “The Invisible Mammal” to Your Google Calendar.

The Sustainability Film Series offers thought-provoking films and engaging conversation around environmental and sustainability topics. Films are screened on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Fisher 138. Refreshments are provided, and each film is followed by a facilitated discussion. The series is open to the public, and all films are free to attend.

The Muslim Students Association (MSA) at Michigan Technological University invites students, faculty, staff and community members to join a three-day Eid celebration taking place March 20-22.

Eid marks the end of Ramadan and is a time of gratitude, community and celebration. This event aims to bring together the campus and local community through inclusive, family-friendly activities.

The celebration is part of MSA’s ongoing efforts to foster community connection, cultural awareness and student engagement across campus and the greater Houghton area. All are welcome to attend.

MSA Eid Celebration — Schedule & Activities:

Day 1: Friday, March 20 — Community Gathering
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hancock Community Hub

• Community breakfast potluck
• Kids’ carnival (games, activities, bouncy houses)
• Student and volunteer recognition
• Trivia and interactive activities
• Community engagement with families and local residents

Day 2: Saturday, March 21 — Family & Youth Day
Portage Lake District Library

• Children’s story time
• Crafts and henna art
• Community potluck

Day 3: Sunday, March 22 — Social & Recreation Day
The Mine Shaft

• Community bowling event
• Kids arcade activities

The Friends of the Michigan Tech Library Annual Book Sale will be held next week on Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 and 26.  All proceeds benefit the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library.

The book sale will be held in the ballroom on the second floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB). Parking is available at meters and in a pay lot adjacent to the MUB, and all campus parking is free after 4 p.m.

Book Sale Days & Hours:

• Wednesday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. — MTU Students and Members
  Students enter free! $20 memberships sold at the door.

• Thursday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — General Public

Don’t forget that during the last hour of the sale (Thursday from 3-4 p.m.) we have our $5 bag sale! $5 for all the books you can fit in a brown paper grocery bag!

Tuesday, March 24, at noon, join the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) in GLRC 202 to hear from Mark Rudnicki (CFRES) on transforming the Ford Center and historic Alberta Village into a living laboratory for climate-smart forests, smart infrastructure, clean energy and resilient northern rural communities.

Michigan Tech’s Ford Center and Forest is a rare institutional asset: a historic village and working field station with year-round facilities and a large research forest. This brief proposes a practical, phased transformation — Net-Zero Alberta — that makes the site a high-visibility platform for the entire University.

Net-Zero Alberta will elevate the Ford Center’s existing strengths in forestry and environmental research while expanding its role as a campus-scale test bed for engineering, computing, social sciences, business and policy — supporting innovation that matters to northern rural places: cold-climate heating, reliability, affordability and working-lands stewardship. 

ICC Net-Zero Alberta Talk with Mark Rudnicki
Tuesday, March 24, at Noon in GLRC 202
Add the Net-Zero Alberta Talk to Your Google Calendar.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is hosting a seminar presented by Michael Knight, a ceramic materials scientist currently working in the research and development organization at CoorsTek.

The seminar will be held tomorrow, March 20, at 4 p.m. in M&M 610.

Knight will present “Resilience, Reinvention, and Materials Science: A Professional Journey”.

From the abstract:
This seminar explores a nontraditional pathway into materials science and how fundamental research translates into applied industrial innovation. The first half of the talk provides a brief narrative overview of a nonlinear academic and professional journey, highlighting how reinvention, mentorship, and hands‑on research opportunities shaped the pursuit of materials science.

The second half focuses on research examining the valence state and microstructural distribution of dilute transition metal cation dopants in functional oxide ceramics. Leveraging magnetometry to gain new information about these dopants will be discussed, emphasizing the relevance to functional behavior in complex oxides. The seminar concludes by connecting this academic foundation to current research and development efforts within the R&D organization at CoorsTek, illustrating how fundamental materials characterization informs method development, innovation, and decision‑making in an industrial setting.

Knight’s path into materials science followed a nontraditional trajectory, beginning with military service before returning to education through community college while working full-time in a technical role. He later transferred to the University of California Santa Barbara to study physics, where undergraduate research in materials science motivated him to pursue a Ph.D. in Materials Science. His doctoral work focused on understanding valence states and microstructural distribution of dilute transition metal cations in ion-conducting solid electrolytes. Knight now leads and supports advanced materials analysis efforts in industry, bridging fundamental materials science with applied research and development.

The Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar originally scheduled for Monday, March 16, has been rescheduled due to the University closure. It will now take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 23, in GLRC 202.

Anna Stuhlmacher, assistant professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University, will present “Coordinating Drinking Water and Electric Power Systems to Support System Reliability”.

Read Stuhlmacher’s abstract on the University Events Calendar.

The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the growth of the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, noting MTU’s partnership in offering the CT Engineering Design Program.

The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about community response to a winter storm in the Upper Peninsula, including the University’s closure due to expected severe weather.

The Keweenaw Report, WLUC TV6, WZMQ 19 News and 25 national outlets mentioned Michigan Tech in coverage of the men’s basketball team advancing to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight for the first time in program history. Go Huskies!

Physics Colloquium with Matthew Szydagis

Matthew Szydagis from the State University of New York (SUNY), University at Albany, will present at this week’s Physics Colloquium.

Szydagis’ presentation is titled “A Discovery of a Potential New Application for Supercooled Water in Physics”.

The seminar will be presented at 4 p.m. today, March 19, in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Fisher Hall Lobby.

Read Szydagis’ abstract and bio on the University Events Calendar. 

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Join Us at the Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium

We invite you to join us at the annual Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium (URSS). URSS is set for tomorrow, March 20, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Rozsa Lobby, with awards announced at 3:15 p.m. This event highlights the outstanding research conducted by Michigan Tech’s undergraduate students, showcasing a wide range of disciplines and innovative projects.

Attending URSS is a great way to support and celebrate our student researchers as they present their work and share their discoveries. It’s also an opportunity to engage in conversations with students, ask questions about their research, and gain insight into the exciting projects happening across campus. For faculty and staff who mentor students, this event offers an excellent introduction to the many research opportunities available at Michigan Tech; please encourage them to attend.

Thank you for supporting our student researchers and helping foster the next generation of scholars. We hope to see you there!

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MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker: Junsoo Kim

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar speaker will present at 2 p.m. today, March 19, in EERC 103.

Junsoo Kim will present "Entanglements in Polymer Networks: A New Pathway for Soft Material Design". 

From the abstract:
In this talk, I will first review the importance of entanglement in the design of the elastic and fracture properties of polymer networks. Next, I will introduce two approaches that can engineer entanglements by mechanically and kinetically intervening in radical polymerization.

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KIP and BioSci Seminar Series Speaker: Yan Zhang

Yan Zhang, research assistant professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Michigan Tech, will present as part of the Departments of Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology (KIP) and Biological Sciences (BioSci) Seminar Series. The seminar will take place in GLRC 202 from 2-3 p.m. today, March 19.

Zhang’s seminar is titled “Targeting Renal Inflammation Resolution in Polycystic Kidney Disease”.

From the abstract:
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is the most common genetic disorder (frequency 1:400 1:1,000) affecting more than 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million people worldwide. The disease is characterized by the continuous formation and growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. Inflammation has been shown to be an early event in PKD, and inhibition of inflammatory pathways slows PKD progression in preclinical models. However, long-term immunosuppression compromises host defense, therefore novel approaches to modulate immune function may be required to develop effective PKD therapies. Our recent studies using PKD mouse models showed that resolving renal inflammation slowed disease progression, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for PKD treatment.

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Mathematical Sciences Graduate Seminar with Yi Xu

Please join the Department of Mathematical Sciences in Fisher 326 today, March 19, from 12-1 p.m. for our Graduate Student Seminar Series.

This week, Yi Xu will present “Change point analysis in high-dimensional data using random projections”.

Refreshments will be provided. Contact the math department’s graduate program assistant, Andi Schoch, via email at ajschoch@mtu.edu or in person in Fisher 318 with any questions.

From the abstract:
This talk presents change point detection methods for high-dimensional data, with a focus on changes in the mean. Existing methods for high-dimensional or functional data change point analysis mainly rely on dimension reduction to obtain a low-dimensional representation, direct use of smoothed functional data, or aggregation of coordinate-wise statistics. These approaches may suffer from loss of information, slow computation, or limited applicability to certain data types and forms of mean change. To address these limitations, we propose to use multiple random projections in change point analysis. First, we develop a novel change point identification method for high-dimensional data using random projections, targeting a single change point setting. Simulation results suggest that the proposed method tends to have better size and power, with more accurate location estimation. At the same time, random projections may introduce variability in the estimated locations. To enhance stability in practice, we recommend repeating the procedure, and using the mode of the estimated locations as a guide for the final change point estimate. An application to an Australian temperature dataset is presented. Second, we extend the use of random projections beyond the single change point setting. We develop random projection-based methods for multiple change point detection in high-dimensional data. Simulation results indicate that the proposed methods perform better in recovering the underlying mean jump pattern. While a single run may be unstable, repeated runs can improve stability and can also capture a gradual change, providing graphical evidence. An application to cell adhesion data is presented.

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Today's C-Cubed Luncheon Menu

Join Carved and Crafted Catering at Michigan Technological University for the C-Cubed Luncheon, being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

Menu for Thursday, March 19:

• Barbecue Beef Brisket
• Chimichurri Charred Cauliflower (VG) (AG)
• Macaroni & Cheese (V) (PR)
• Coleslaw (V) (AG)
• Cookie Platter (V)

The C-Cubed lunch buffet menus are created and prepared by the catering 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 and desserts are available free to all attendees.

The buffet lunch is $16 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. Gift cards can be purchased in the Memorial Union office (MUB 101). Meals are dine-in only and personal containers/tupperware or to-go meals are not permitted.

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Women's Rights are Human Rights: International Posters on Gender-based Inequality, Violence, and Discrimination Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Thursday, March 19, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Art Galleries, Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Women’s Rights are Human Rights is a fitting title for an exhibition of women’s rights and advocacy posters, as it was a term used in the women’s rights movement and was the title of an important speech given by Hillary Rodham Clinton in 1995 at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. This exhibition features posters created by artsit of all genders to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role that all citizens should play in protecting and promoting human rights while challenging gender inequality and stereotypes, advancing reproductive and sexual rights, protecting women and girls against brutality, and promoting women’s empowerment and participation in society. These poster images challenge patriarchal attitudes that subordinate, stigmatize or restrict women from achieving their fullest potential. These images argue for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls enabling empowerment of women and achievement of real equality between women and men that fosters societal stability and human dignity. Learn more at womensrightsarehumanrights.org Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and…

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ASME Factory Tour

Thursday, March 19, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB, Building 34), Traffic Circle (Between MUB & Library)

Interested in going on a tour to Enstrom Helicopter and Fincantieri Marinette Marine' REGISTRATION REQUIRED: You must complete the Google Form and submit identification to be allowed to visit the factories.

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CIA - Coffee Chats

Thursday, March 19, 9:00–11:59 a.m. | Administration and Student Services Building (Admin, Building 1), 220 Career Services

Drop in / Stop by Career Services for a chat. Are you curious about the type of work that CIA analysts do' Would you like to try your hand at a simulated 'task force' on an emerging crisis in a fictional country' Note: US Citizenship Required is for employment.

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I-9 Verification at the MUB

Thursday, March 19, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Memorial Union Building; Room 101

Human Resources will be on-site at the MUB to verify I-9 documentation for new hires.

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Graduate Student Seminar - Yi Xu

Thursday, March 19, 12–1 p.m. | Fisher Hall, 326

Please join the Department of Mathematical Sciences in Fisher Hall 326 on Thursday, March 19 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for our Graduate Student Seminar Series. Refreshments will be provided. Contact the Math Department Graduate Program Assistant, Andi Schoch, via email (ajschoch@mtu.edu) or in person (Fisher Hall 318) with any questions. Presenting this week is Yi Xu. Title: Change point analysis in high-dimensional data using random projections Abstract: This talk presents change point detection methods for high-dimensional data, with a focus on changes in the mean. Existing methods for high-dimensional or functional data change point analysis mainly rely on dimension reduction to obtain a low-dimensional representation, direct use of smoothed functional data, or aggregation of coordinate-wise statistics. These approaches may suffer from loss of information, slow computation, or limited applicability to certain data types and forms of mean change. To address these limitations, we propose to use multiple random projections in change point analysis. First, we develop a novel change point identification method for high-dimensional data using random projections, targeting a single…

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Master's Defense: Muhammad Danyal

Thursday, March 19, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisor: Elena Semouchkina Experimental characterization of photonic crystal based invisibility cloak under TM polarized microwaves Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/86249955728

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Entanglements in Polymer Networks: A New Pathway for Soft Material Design

Thursday, March 19, 2 p.m. | Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC), 103

MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker Series proudly presents Junsoo Kim, PhD Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Northwestern University Abstract The fracture resistance of soft materials is tightly coupled to the topology of polymer networks. Achieving control over this topology is therefore central to advancing the design of soft materials. In this talk, I will first review the importance of entanglement in the design of the elastic and fracture properties of polymer networks. Next, I will introduce two approaches that can engineer entanglements by mechanically and kinetically intervening in radical polymerization. Specifically, I will show that UV initiator concentration and light intensity influence network formation through distinct mechanistic routes, leading to measurable differences in elasticity and fracture properties. I will also discuss how applying mechanical stimuli via focused ultrasound during polymerization can control topology beyond thermodynamic equilibrium. These approaches are demonstrated using highly entangled hydrogels, which show significant differences in elastic and fracture properties due to the engineered polymer network topology. These techniques…

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Master's Defense: Garrett Kucharski

Thursday, March 19, 3:30–4:30 p.m. | U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, G119

Geographic Information Science Co-advisors: Jared Wolfe and Michael Hyslop Spatiotemporal Patterns of Migratory Songbird Habitat Use: An Analysis of Drivers at the Net Level Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/85959377100

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Physics Colloquium with Matthew Szydagis

Thursday, March 19, 3:30–5:00 p.m. | Fisher Hall, 139

Matthew Szydagis from the University at Albany SUNY will present at this week's Physics Colloquium. Matthew Szydagis's presentation is titled "A Discovery of a Potential New Application for Supercooled Water in Physics". The seminar will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (Mar.19) in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 in the Fisher Hall Lobby. Abstract Direct evidence for radiation causing nucleation of supercooled water has been rediscovered through use of highly purified water (20 nm filtration) which was cooled to well below freezing (as low as -20°C). A radioactive calibration source of neutrons / gamma rays was either present or removed during each of many cooling runs for the same volume of water. When it was primarily neutrons irradiating the sample bulk, the non-equilibrium freezing point (also known as the “supercooling point”) was, on average, +0.7 °C warmer than the control equivalent, with a statistical significance of greater than 5 sigma, even if systematic uncertainty is included. This effect was not observed with the water in the presence of gamma rays instead of neutrons. While these neutrons should have theoretically had sufficient energy to mount…

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Huskies Swim Training - Session 3

Thursday, March 19, 4–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Huskies Swim Training is a program that provides additional attention and competitive guidance to advanced swimmers looking to focus on stroke technique and efficiency. Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack! Competitve swimming opportunities are now availabe to current Huskies Swim Training participants!

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Husky Hour

Thursday, March 19, 4–5 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building (Admin, Building 1), 220 Career Services

First year on the job

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Starting Your Career - Husky Hour

Thursday, March 19, 4–5 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building (Admin, Building 1), 220 Career Services

Transitioning from college to the professional world can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. Join us for a Starting Your Career Husky Hour, featuring a panel of alumni sharing their experiences entering the workforce after graduation. Hear honest insights, lessons learned, and practical advice to help you feel more prepared and confident as you take your next step.

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Starting Your Career - Husky Hour

Thursday, March 19, 4–5 p.m. | Career Services - Admin 220

Transitioning from college to the professional world can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join us for a Starting Your Career Husky Hour, featuring a panel of alumni sharing their experiences entering the workforce after graduation. Hear honest insights, lessons learned, and practical advice to help you feel more prepared and confident as you take your next step.

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CommUNITY Conversations: Invisible Disabilities

Thursday, March 19, 4:30–6:00 p.m. | Fisher 101

Not every aspect of someone’s journey is visible to the naked eye. Join us for an evening of education and storytelling as we explore the world of invisible disabilities from chronic illnesses and neurodivergence to mental health conditions and sensory processing disorders. The goal is simple: to move beyond assumptions and better understand how others navigate the world.

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Detroit Alumni & Friends Social

Thursday, March 19, 5–7 p.m. | The Engineering Society of Detroit

Join Michelle Scherer, dean of the College of Engineering, along with the College of Engineering External Advisory Board, for a Michigan Tech alumni and friends social on Thursday, March 19, from 5-7 p.m. While enjoying complimentary refreshments, learn about the one of a kind, project-based Enterprise Program at Michigan Tech. Hear directly from students how Enterprise is shaping their Husky student experience. The event is hosted by the College of Engineering External Advisory Board and will be held at the Engineering Society of Detroit, located at 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48076. There is no cost to attend but please RSVP in advance to ensure we have an accurate headcount.

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The Buzz: Peer Support Community

Thursday, March 19, 5–6 p.m. | Hamar House

We invite you to join our safe and judgment-free space where students can share, listen, and support each other around substance use and recovery. You are welcome here.

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Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-5 (Ages 6-17 yrs) - Session 2

Thursday, March 19, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-5 are being offered at the SDC Pool.

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Transportation Hot-Takes

Thursday, March 19, 6–7 p.m. | Fisher 125

Share your Transportation Hot-Takes or listen to others! Time: Thursday, March 19th, 6-7pm Location: Fisher 125

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West Michigan Pickled Egg Contest and Social 2026

Thursday, March 19, 6–8 p.m. | Schmohz Brewing Co

Michigan Tech alumni and friends, mark your calendars for an egg-citing tradition! Join us for this year's West Michigan Pickled Egg Contest and social gathering on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at Schmohz Brewing Co. All alumni and friends are invited to participate. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste and vote for their favorite pickled egg creation. If you plan to enter pickled eggs in the contest, please indicate that in your RSVP. Winners will be eligible to win MTU-branded swag, courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement. Schmohz Brewing Co. is located at 2600 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The deadline to RSVP is noon on Monday, March 16. When registering, please specify whether you plan to bring pickled eggs to submit in the contest.

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Modern Languages Film Series Presents: Anselm, German Film

Thursday, March 19, 7–9 p.m. | Walker Arts and Humanities Center, 134

Join us on Thursday, March 19th for the Modern Languages & Cultures Film Series' presentation of Wim Wenders' Anselm, a documentary following the work of German artist Anselm Kiefer. The screening will take place at 7PM in Walker 134, with the original German audio and English subtitles. Synopsis: Painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer creates works of art that explore human existence and the cyclical nature of history. The filmmaker sheds light on the work of an artist and reveals his inspiration, processes, and fascination with myth and history. Dir. Wim Wenders, 2023. 1:33 runtime Trailer: