MTU GEAR UP and TRIO Pre-College Programs Co-Hosting Bright Futures Fair Supporting CCISD HS Students, Families

by Center for Educational Outreach

Michigan Tech’s GEAR UP and TRIO Pre-College programs, in partnership with Breakwater Federal Credit Union, will host the Bright Futures Fair on April 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hancock Community Hub (417 Quincy St., Room 308). The open-house-style event is designed to help local high school students build academic skills, explore future opportunities and connect with helpful community resources.

The event is open to all Copper Country Intermediate School District (CCISD) high school students in grades 9-12 and their families. Attendance is free.

At the Bright Futures Fair, students can:

  • Receive homework help at the Tech Tutors Drop-In Tutoring Station
  • Learn practical organization and study strategies at the TRIO Study Skills Table
  • Participate in an Entrepreneurship Simulation to experience what it’s like to start and run a business
  • Enjoy light refreshments and connect with local education and community partners

As part of the event, CCISD high school students who complete the Entrepreneurship Simulation will be entered to win prizes, including the chance to receive a scholarship to attend a course of their choosing through Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs (SYP) on Tech’s campus this summer.

Students are encouraged, but not required, to RSVP using the Bright Futures Fair RSVP form.

The Bright Futures Fair provides an opportunity for students and families to learn about academic support, career pathways and educational opportunities while connecting with Michigan Tech outreach programs dedicated to helping students prepare for college and beyond.

Provost's Final Open Office Hour for 2025-26

by Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost Andrew Storer will be holding his final open office hour of the 2025-26 academic year from 1:30-2:30 p.m. next Wednesday, April 1, near Velodrome Coffee Co. in the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Feel free to stop by; appointments are not required for open office hours.

The provost continues to hold office hours from 1:30-3:30 p.m. each Thursday during the 2025-26 academic year. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to schedule an appointment by emailing Amie Ledgerwood at provost@mtu.edu.

The information provided here is also available on the Academic Affairs website. To view it, click the Office Hours icon in the bottom right corner of the banner image at the top of the page.

Modern Languages and Cultures Film Series: '20,000 Species of Bees' Spanish Film

by Humanities

Join the Department of Humanities tomorrow, March 26, for the final film of the Modern Languages and Cultures Film Series.

Our Spanish film is Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren’s “20,000 Species of Bees,” a film about a young transgender girl and the relationships between herself, her identity and her family. The screening will take place at 7 p.m. in Walker 134, with the original Spanish, Basque and French audio and English subtitles.

This event is free and open to all! We hope you will join us for this heartfelt presentation of contemporary Spanish media, sponsored by the Department of Humanities and the Modern Languages and Cultures program.

Hear Us Out! Guest Speaker Event

by Acoustical Society of America Student Chapter at Michigan Tech

Explore acoustics topics with the Acoustical Society of America Student Chapter at Michigan Tech! Two guest speakers will present at our Hear Us Out! event tomorrow, March 26, from 5-6 p.m. in Walker 210.

  • “Sound, Time, and the Brain: Electroacoustics Foundations and Future” by Chris Plummer
  • “MTU's Loudest Man Talks about Measuring Noise Floor” by Chad Walber

Pizza and pop will be provided! Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Sign Up for Lean White Belt Virtual Workshop

by Ruth Archer, Office of Continuous Improvement

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) is offering a virtual workshop where you can earn a Lean White Belt.

The workshop, "Processes, Flow, and Waste: Lean Fundamentals," will be offered next Wednesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon.

In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll practice visualizing the fundamental Lean concepts of a smooth workflow and the types of waste that may interrupt that flow, and see how you can apply these concepts to your job right away. These tools can assist you in your efforts to create the best possible experience for students, faculty, staff and other customers. Lean White Belt certification is awarded to those who satisfactorily complete all requirements for this workshop.

To see the workshop description and register, complete our brief Upcoming Michigan Tech Lean Workshops form or visit our website. Once registered, we'll add you to a calendar event for the course.

In this workshop, we’ll use some online tools, Zoom and Miro, that will enable us to work as a team to solve a problem together. Miro is a virtual collaboration tool, similar to a virtual whiteboard. Learn more about how to use Miro at the Miro Academy Essentials course. The course is considered complete after attending the workshop and submitting a couple of brief activities to demonstrate application of concepts. There’s no cost to Michigan Tech employees.

This stand-alone workshop is part of the Lean Basics workshop series. It can be taken independently, or, if you complete the requirements for all five workshops in the series, we’ll award you a Lean Yellow Belt certificate!

For more information, email improvement@mtu.edu.

Chemistry Seminar Series Speaker: Smitha Rao

by Chemistry

Smitha Rao Hatti, associate professor of biomedical engineering and biological sciences, Michigan Technological University, will be presenting at this week's Chemistry Seminar. The seminar will be held in person at 3 p.m. Friday, March 27, in Chem Sci 101.

Rao's presentation is titled “3D Tissue Models for Assessing Cellular Responses”.

From the abstract:
Cellular responses to external stimuli serve as models for analyzing long-term effects. Identifying appropriate cellular models and platforms (2D vs 3D) is important in not only demonstrating responses but also for understanding tissue and organ-level responses. While the differences in 2D and 3D systems have been well demonstrated, approaches to develop 3D cellular systems that are broadly accepted remain largely unexplored. Gaining a better understanding of these systems is critical given the recent changes in use of animal models by NIH and the FDA. In this seminar, we will explore the differences between 2D and 3D culture systems and how they affect cellular responses. We will further evaluate the challenges still remaining in this exciting new field and one possible approach to address these challenges.

Rao Hatti received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2004 and 2009, respectively. She pursued her research interest as a principal scientist in a start-up company from 2010-12 and was funded by an National Science Foundation Small Business and Innovation Research (NSF SBIR). In 2012, she returned to academia as a faculty associate-research professor managing a laboratory, extending her research and gaining teaching experience. She is currently an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Technological University, with an affiliated position in the Department of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary areas including MEMS, microfluidics, tissue engineering, nanofibers and nanoparticles with applications in cancer studies, scaffolds, sensors and implantable devices.

MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker: Timothy Ombrello

by Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar speaker will present at 2 p.m. tomorrow, March 26, in EERC 103.

Timothy Ombrello will present “Fundamental Building Blocks of Scramjets for High-speed Propulsion”.

This presentation will orient attendees to the basic building blocks of scramjets and will provide examples, through research performed at the Air Force Research Laboratory, of the unique interplay between fluid dynamic and combustion processes which enable their operation.

KIP and BioSci Seminar Series Speaker: Rupali Datta

by Biological Sciences

Rupali Datta, professor 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. tomorrow, March 26.

Datta’s presentation is titled “From Serpentine Soils to Smart Phytomining: Integrating Soil Chemistry, Microbiomes, and Wearable Biosensors for Sustainable Nickel Recovery”.

From the abstract:
Securing domestic supplies of critical minerals such as nickel is a strategic priority for the United States, driven by rapidly increasing demand for electric vehicles, energy storage, and defense technologies. Current reliance on foreign sources and environmentally intensive mining practices highlights the need for sustainable, low-impact alternatives. Phytomining, using plants to extract metals from low-grade or marginal lands, offers a promising pathway to convert underutilized U.S. serpentine landscapes into productive, carbon-conscious sources of Ni. This work advances a systems-level phytomining framework integrating soil chemistry, plant uptake, microbial function, and real-time sensing. Serpentine soils across multiple sites exhibited high total Ni (up to ~4,500 mg/kg) and variable phytoavailable fractions (50–520mg/kg), governed by Fe–Mg-rich mineralogy. A predictive model identified potassium and magnesium as key controls on Ni bioavailability (R² ≈ 0.95), enabling targeted soil management strategies. Vetiver grass demonstrated strong hyperaccumulation potential, with root Ni concentrations exceeding 29,000 mg/kg under controlled conditions. Complementary metagenomic and culture-based analyses revealed microbial communities enriched in metal resistance and siderophore production, indicating their role in enhancing Ni mobilization and plant uptake. To enable precision harvesting, we are developing a wearable electrochemical biosensor capable of detecting phytochelatin–Ni complexes in real time with high sensitivity and selectivity. This technology allows continuous monitoring of Ni accumulation in plants, replacing destructive and time-intensive analytical methods. Together, these advances establish a scalable, data-driven phytomining platform that integrates predictive modeling, engineered plant–microbe systems, and wearable sensor technology. This approach provides a sustainable pathway for domestic nickel production while reducing environmental impacts and strengthening U.S. critical mineral resilience.

Job Posting

by Human Resources

Job Posting for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email humanresources@mtu.edu. For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, General Athletics.

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 humanresources@mtu.edu.

On the Road

Professor Haiying Liu from the Department of Chemistry at Michigan Technological University delivered an invited seminar titled “Near-infrared Fluorescent Probes for Detection of pH, NAD(P)H and Viscosity in Live Cells” at the University of North Dakota on Feb. 27.

Hosted by UND’s Department of Chemistry, the seminar highlighted Liu’s cutting-edge research on near-infrared fluorescent probes designed for real-time monitoring of key biological parameters within living cells. These include pH levels, NAD(P)H concentrations and intracellular viscosity, critical indicators for understanding cellular metabolism and disease progression.

The seminar underscored the growing role of interdisciplinary chemical research in advancing biomedical science, particularly in the development of innovative tools for cellular imaging and diagnostics.

Liu’s research has been supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences through grants R15GM114751, 2R15GM114751 and R15GM146206-01, along with supplementary funding under 1R15GM146206-01S1 and 3R15GM146206-01S2. Additional support was provided by the National Cancer Institute through grant 1R15CA305552-01, underscoring the biomedical importance of this work.

Research infrastructure critical to these advancements was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant No. 2117318. This funding enabled the acquisition of a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, an essential tool for analyzing the chemical structures of the fluorescent sensors developed in Liu’s laboratory. Liu also served as a co-principal investigator on this NSF equipment grant.

In the News

The Green Bay Press-Gazette, WLUC TV6, and the Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech in stories previewing the men’s basketball team’s game today, March 25, in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.

WZMQ 19 News and the Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech men’s basketball guard Marcus Tomashek in stories about his selection to the NABC All-District First Team.

MSN picked up a Detroit Free Press story highlighting Michigan Tech’s A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum as one of seven notable museums in Michigan.

Reminders

TRIO Upward Bound Seeks Resident Assistants and Overnight Assistants for Summer Program

Michigan Technological University’s TRIO Upward Bound program is seeking college students to serve as resident assistants (RAs) and overnight assistants for its upcoming summer residential program.

Each summer, TRIO Upward Bound hosts high school students on campus for a college-preparation experience that includes academic instruction, mentoring and enrichment activities. RAs and overnight assistants help create a supportive residential environment while assisting with supervision and student engagement throughout the program.

These positions offer an opportunity for college students interested in leadership, mentoring and working with youth. Staff members support students in the residence halls, assist with program activities and serve as role models as participants explore college life and prepare for their academic futures.

Students interested in learning more about the positions or applying can visit the TRIO Upward Bound Summer Employment page.

TRIO Pre-College Programs at Michigan Tech provide mentoring, academic support and college preparation opportunities for students, helping expand access to higher education.

TRIO Pre-College Programs are 100% grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education and hosted by Michigan Technological University.

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.

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Help Strengthen Student Well-Being at Michigan Tech: Nominate a P.A.W.S. Student

P.A.W.S. (Peer Awareness for Well-being and Support) is a program at Michigan Tech that equips students with the knowledge and tools to effectively recognize the signs of a mental health crisis, give appropriate and supportive aid, and refer a peer who is struggling to professional mental health resources. The program seeks to involve students from multiple backgrounds and experiences who are natural, key peer supporters on campus and want to help bring a higher level of mental health awareness and advocacy to the Michigan Tech community.

Promoting student mental health and well-being is a whole-campus effort, and Michigan Tech students are crucial in helping to support student mental health on campus. Research shows that students who struggle with mental health often reach out to their peers first, while a smaller percentage reach out to their on-campus counseling center.

Over six weeks of training, P.A.W.S. gives students the skills to help their peers experiencing crisis or distress. Participants meet each week for one hour. The core purpose of P.A.W.S. is to increase the number of peer support leaders on campus who are trained to identify warning signs and confidently refer their peers to the appropriate professional mental health resources, and who embrace a holistic approach to well-being by expanding and enriching the network of support on campus.

Once students have completed the six-week training program, they are considered members of the P.A.W.S. network for the remainder of their time at Michigan Tech. Completing this program will open up future opportunities for participating in mental health and well-being advocacy on campus, getting involved in future continuing education or peer programs, and being a leader in promoting mental health resources on campus. With only six weeks of training, students will learn valuable skills that are useful even after their years at Michigan Tech.

Each week brings up a new topic for students to discuss with peers in their group:

  • Session 1: What is Mental Health?: Acceptance and Avoidance
  • Session 2: Core Supportive Skills
  • Session 3: Depression and Anxiety
  • Session 4: High-Risk Coping Strategies & Behaviors
  • Session 5: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
  • Session 6: Helping Others Get Help

Faculty, staff and students who are passionate about mental health awareness on campus are invited to nominate a student to participate in the fall 2026 cohort. There are a limited number of spots available, and those who are not accepted into the fall 2026 cohort will be put on a waiting list for the next semester. Nominated students must have at least one year left in their degree program and will receive an email requesting a completed application form and their schedule availability for the training.

Nominations are accepted year-round, but please submit nominations by April 6 for consideration for the fall 2026 cohort.

Learn more by visiting our information table in Van Pelt Library from now through Friday, March 27. You can also check out our website or email us at PAWS@mtu.edu.

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IRB Webinar: Medical Research With Non-MTU Collaborators

The Human Research Protection Program will be presenting an information session on how to plan medical research projects that involve non-MTU collaborators. It will run from 12-1 p.m. tomorrow, March 26.

Multi-institution medical research can involve complicated IRB, FDA, and HIPAA requirements, sometimes even if the data is just de-identified images. In this Zoom presentation, Mike Reay will talk for 30 minutes about the basic issues involved, some common pitfalls to avoid, and some key best practices to follow. He will then field any questions people might have.

Join the Medical Research IRB Information Session on Zoom.

The presentation will be recorded and posted on the Human Research Protection Program website. If you would like a Google Calendar invite, email Mike Reay at mjreay@mtu.edu.

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Call for Poster Presentations and Luncheon with MnDOT: Research Presentation and Meeting Day with MTTI

The Michigan Tech Transportation Institute (MTTI) invites faculty, staff and students to participate in a special Research Presentation and Meeting Day on April 16 during a campus visit by representatives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Office of Research and Innovation (R&I) and the Office of Materials and Road Research (OMRR)/MnROAD.

The visit will include meetings with researchers, a poster session and a luncheon in the Rozsa Lobby. MnDOT visitors include Katie Walker, Curt Turgeon, Ben Worel, Jackie Jiran, Chelsea Bennett, Greg Johnson and Marcus Bekele.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, connect with MnDOT research personnel, and learn more about future collaboration opportunities through MnDOT and the Local Road Research Board (LRRB).

All are welcome to participate in the poster session from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or attend the luncheon beginning at 12:30 p.m.

If you would like to present a poster and/or attend the luncheon, please complete the poster session Google form and/or the luncheon RSVP form. RSVPs are required by April 3.

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Registration Open for Summer Sports Camps!

Registration is here for 2026 summer sports camps!

Summer fun is just around the corner! Michigan Tech’s summer camps include volleyball, strength and conditioning, football, basketball, hockey, and figure skating. There’s something for everyone to enjoy and excel at this summer. 

Questions? Email sportscamps@mtu.edu.

Youth Sports Camps

Basketball

Figure Skating

Football

Hockey

Volleyball

Soccer

Strength & Conditioning

  • Strength & Conditioning Programs: June 8 to Aug. 6
    • Middle School Athletes (boys and girls ages 11-14, grades 6-8)
    • High School Athletes (boys and girls ages 14-18, grades 9-12)

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Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

The Friends of the Michigan Tech Library Annual Book Sale is being held today and tomorrow, 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!

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Spring Commencement Volunteers Needed

The Commencement Team is seeking volunteers for Michigan Tech’s Spring Commencement ceremonies. We need volunteers to help with pre-ceremony setup, serve as greeters and ushers, coordinate graduate check-in, and assist guests with special seating accommodations.

More information regarding the ceremonies may be found on the Commencement website. 

Please sign up by April 17 if you would like to volunteer. Contact Tiffany Jaeger at tiffanyj@mtu.edu if you have any questions.

These special events cannot happen without the help of our amazing Michigan Tech community!

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Mathematical Sciences Graduate Student Seminar with Stephen Acheampong

Please join the Department of Mathematical Sciences in Fisher 326 tomorrow, March 26, from 12-1 p.m. for our Graduate Student Seminar Series. 

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.

This week, Stephen Acheampong will present “Bayesian Analysis for Longitudinal Binary Data with Missing Values Using Multivariate Probit Model”.

From the abstract:
Longitudinal binary data are common in epidemiology, clinical trials, and the social sciences. However, missing responses frequently arise due to missed visits, nonresponse, or dropout, making the analysis of correlated binary outcomes with incomplete observations unavoidable. Statistical methods for jointly modeling correlated binary responses with missing values remain limited. The multivariate probit model provides a natural framework for such data through latent multivariate normal variables, but its identifiable formulation constrains the covariance structure, and sampling the correlation matrix can be computationally demanding for both likelihood-based estimation and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods.

Recent advances in Bayesian computation have shown that parameter-expanded data augmentation can substantially improve the efficiency of MCMC algorithms. In this study, we extend the parameter-expanded Metropolis–Hastings (PX–MH) and parameter-expanded Gibbs sampling (PX–GS) algorithms to analyze longitudinal binary data with missing values under a missing completely at random (MCAR) mechanism using the multivariate probit model. The proposed framework jointly estimates regression parameters, latent variables, and correlation structures while imputing missing outcomes. Through simulation studies and an application to the Health and Retirement Study, we evaluate the performance of the proposed methods. Results show that PX–GS substantially improves mixing and convergence for correlation parameters while providing reliable inference for regression effects, enhancing the practical use of multivariate probit models for longitudinal binary data with missing values.

Today's Campus Events

by University Events Calendar

To have your event automatically appear, please submit them to the University Events Calendar.

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

Wednesday, March 25, 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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I-9 Verification at the MUB

Wednesday, March 25, 10 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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CTL Spring 2026 Online Book Club: Specifications Grading 2.0

Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for the following opportunity: Do you find grading challenging? Are you looking for strategies to hold students to high standards while effectively managing your grading load? Please join our Spring 2026 Online Faculty Book Club focused on Specifications Grading 2.0: Restoring Rigor, Motivating Students, Saving Faculty Time, and Developing Career Competencies by Linda Nilson and Joseph Packowski. During five sessions, we will learn about and discuss the specifications grading approach and how it might be applied to improve student and faculty grading experiences. Please join us online at 11:00 am on: · January 21, 2026 · February 4, 2026 · February 18, 2026 · March 11, 2026 · March 25, 2026 To register, please visit: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/15660379 For accommodations, please contact Catharine Gruver at cgruver@mtu.edu or 906-487-3026.

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The Ultimate Coffee & Toppings Bar

Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Memorial Union Building - Keweenaw Commons

Join MTU Carved and Crafted Catering as they host The Ultimate Coffee & Toppings Bar! Come build your ultimate cup of coffee just the way you like it! This elevated coffee bar will feature fresh-brewed iced coffee paired with an indulgent spread of toppings and add-ins including flavored syrups, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate curls, chocolate chips, crushed Oreo cookies, brownies, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, and rich caramel and chocolate drizzles - plus creamers and ice. The first 100 attendees will receive a Husky Eats travel mug. There is not cost to attend and this event is open to everyone on campus. (Memorial Union Building - Keweenaw Commons)

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Master's Defense: Hailey LaBonte

Wednesday, March 25, 1–2 p.m. | H-STEM Complex Complex, 348

Biomedical Engineering Advisor: Hoda Hatoum Disentangling the Hemodynamic Effects of Atrial Contraction Loss and Cardiac Output Reduction in Atrial Fibrillation

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BMES General Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 4–5 p.m. | ChemSci 102

This semester, our general meetings are every other (even) Wednesdays at 4pm in ChemSci 102. Any changes and topics for each meeting will be announced the week before the meeting takes place.

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Huskies Swim Training - Session 3

Wednesday, March 25, 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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Friends of the Michigan Tech Library Book Sale

Wednesday, March 25, 5–7 p.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Ballroom A

Come visit our annual book sale! For 2026 it will be held: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 for students (free) and members ($20 memberships sold at the door)10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26 for the general public.The sale will be held in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom on the second floor. Parking is available at meters and in a pay lot adjacent and all campus parking is free after 4 p.m. Don’t forget that during the last hour of the sale on Thursday we have our $5 bag sale! $5 for all the books you can fit in a brown paper grocery bag! All proceeds benefit the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library.

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WIBIT Events

Wednesday, March 25, 5–8 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash with our inflatable pool obstacle course called the WIBIT! You can test your individual skills on the course or challenge a friend to a race across the obstacles. The course is set up in the deep water and requires users to be able to pass our swim test. A full list of WIBIT rules and swim test options as well as featured obstacle combinations can be found on the WIBIT page on our website. All pool rules can be found here.

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SMLS Bi-Weekly Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 6–7 p.m. | Fisher 231

Welcome to the Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists! We host meetings every other week to discuss topics within the major, career development opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and do MLS themed crafts. We are open to all majors, and welcome anyone with an interest in MLS.

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Pickleball Club Weekly Practice/Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 9–11 p.m. | Gates Tennis Center

Come join us at Gates Tennis Center for some Pickleball! We have equipment that is free to use and its a great way to have some friendly competition against fellow huskies. If you have never played pickleball and want to learn, then you came to the right place! We can teach you how play, so feel free to come at any time and join in on the fun.