August 10, 2023

August has arrived and the start of the fall semester is just around the corner. We would like to remind the campus community about our obligation and commitment to providing equal access to all educational programs, activities and services for students with disabilities, per Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Access can be provided in several ways: by providing aids and services necessary for effective communication, such as Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services and assistive listening devices; by modifying policies, practices and procedures, such as testing accommodations and access to campus facilities for service animals; and by providing architectural access to buildings, including residential facilities.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be designed to meet the specific needs of the individual. Student accommodations at Michigan Tech are provided through Student Disability Services. Employee accommodations are provided through the ADA Coordinator in Equal Opportunity Compliance.

Please visit the Education ADA Fact Sheet from the ADA National Network for more information.

The Office of the Vice President for Research will host an educational session, "Review of Export Controls and Foreign National Restrictions," from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in the Memorial Union Building, Ballroom A1. Registration is open now and ends Sept. 12.

This session will help faculty and staff understand and address Export Controls/Foreign National Restrictions considerations when conducting research. Topics covered will include: managing technical data, intellectual property and proprietary materials; defining and working with foreign nationals, publishing and teaching; and exporting and licensing considerations.

Register to reserve a seat.

This workshop is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Desserts and beverages will be provided; please bring your own lunch.

If you have questions, contact Ramona Englund at 7-2654.

Registration for our fall aquatics programs opens on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 8 a.m. EST!

• Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older)
• Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older)
• Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months to 3 years old)
• Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years old)
• Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years old)
• Huskies Swim Clinic (ages 6-17 years old)

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

Each year, the Title IX Office prepares an annual report summarizing cases, accomplishments, training, staffing and news. The report for the 2022-23 academic year has been published and is available on the Title IX website. If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@mtu.edu.

The Office of Alumni Engagement announced a new Michigan Tech alumni event tradition last year: Traveling Tech Talks. This series, hosted throughout the country, showcases the journeys of alumni thought leaders in a variety of fields, and provides professional networking opportunities to attendees.

The next Traveling Tech Talks event will take place in Denver on Thursday, Sept. 7 at The Oxford Hotel. The program, “The Practice of High Performance.” will feature the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets Vice President of Sports Medicine Steve Short '10 and will be moderated by Gordon Mosher '01 '02.

Networking and arrivals begin at 7 p.m., the program starts at 7:30 p.m., and more networking will follow. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served, in addition to a cash bar. Smart casual attire is encouraged. Cost to attend is $15 per person, and registration before August 31 is required.

We encourage all MTU faculty, staff, and friends to spread the word to Huskies in their networks living in the Denver area. Keep an eye out for future Traveling Tech Talks locations and topics to be announced. Recordings of past Traveling Tech Talks events can be found on the Alumni and Friends website.

Please reach out to Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement Jennifer Lucas with any questions or concerns.

Tim Colling (CEGE/CTT) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $3,249,995 other sponsored activities grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The project is entitled "2023 Workplan for Environmental Finance Center for EPA Region 5 - Year 1."

Gary Campbell (COB/CTT), Laura Connolly (COB/CTT), Emanuel Oliveira (COB/CTT), Don Lafreniere (SS/CTT) and Daisuke Minakata (CEGE/CTT) are co-PI's on this potential five-year project.

Job Posting for Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023

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

Department Coordinator/Analyst, Center for Teaching and Learning. Apply online.
Contact: Angel Cooke

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.

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

Maine Alumni Social

Thursday, August 10, 6 p.m. | Robert's Maine Grill

Michigan Tech alumni and friends are invited to join Alicia Walby ‘13 for a casual dinner at Robert’s Maine Grill on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 6 p.m. The venue is located...