August 2, 2024

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to begin announcing
its 2024-25 season, starting with the Rozsa Presenting Series. The series includes eight diverse and captivating events including a film created before your eyes, dynamic displays of human strength and side-splitting stand-up comedy, offering thrilling events for all.

1. Rozsa Soirée featuring Gina Chavez – Sept. 6
Kick off the season with a launch party fundraiser! The evening includes a silent auction, voting on the 2024/25 Concessions Feature and an exclusive backstage concert by Gina Chavez, a pop star hailing from Austin, Texas.

2. Sharon McMahon – Sept. 19
Affectionately dubbed “America’s Government Teacher,” Sharon McMahon is this year’s Van Evera Distinguished Lecture Series speaker. McMahon is a nonpartisan podcaster and former high school government and law teacher with over a million social media followers.

3. Hub New Music – Oct. 11
This distinct quartet of flute, clarinet, violin and cello is forging new paths in the music world. Expect a fresh, bold performance on the cutting and creative edge of classical music in this intimate McArdle Theatre concert.

4. Manual Cinema’s Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster – Oct. 19
This original film comes to life as Manual Cinema scores, performs, and projects the film in real time. Based on two Mo Willems books, "Leonardo!" uses hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, book pages, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets and songs to bring Mo Willems' books to life. All attendees are welcome to join the IncredibleBank Monster Mash Party for added fun!

5. Holiday Nostalgia Night – Dec. 14
A joyful celebration for all ages that includes a multigenerational holiday party, a screening of a beloved classic holiday film and a post-film Holiday Nostalgia Night complete with trivia, music and holiday drinks.

6. Water Street Dance Milwaukee – Feb. 8 (Winter Carnival performance)
Recently named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” and known for their cutting-edge performances that tour the globe, Water Street Dance Milwaukee will leave you breathless and inspired.

7. YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan – March 8
Witness the staggering display of physical strength that has captivated over 6 million people across 54 countries. Yamato performers push their limits, using their entire bodies to produce thunderous music that will leave you exhilarated by their high-energy and explosive performance.

8. Zarna Garg – March 22
Laugh the night away with Zarna Garg’s quick wit, relatable humor and fearless social commentary. This Indian immigrant mom turned stand-up comedy star is beloved by more than 2 million social media followers, has an Amazon Prime Special, and opened for comedy legends Tina Fey and Amy Pohler on their 2023-24 Restless Leg Tour.

Tickets for the Presenting Series are Pay As You’re Able and go on sale Aug. 15. For show details, tickets and box office information, please visit the Rozsa Center website.

Alpha Sigma Tau’s Beta Xi Chapter at Michigan Technological University was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2022-2024 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, June 20-23, 2024.

The Beta Xi Chapter was recognized with the Growth Improvement Award. The Growth Improvement Award is presented to chapters exhibiting significant efforts and improvement in membership recruitment. The chapter worked hard all year to recruit to their growth goal and total this semester.

Vice President of Member Development Andrea Endres and Director of Ritual Emma Wahlberg were present to accept the award. Growth Advisor and Beta Xi Chapter alumna Leona Parent Grzymkowski was also in attendance.

Additionally, Beta Xi Chapter alumna Lauren Bendes Warren won the Mary Louise Mandrea Doyle Panhellenic Award. This award honors individual members or chapters who have made outstanding contributions to the Greek cause on a campus, in a community, or to the National Panhellenic Conference through Panhellenic service. Lauren was also elected to serve as a Vice President on our 2024-2026 National Council.

The National Council leads the sorority in developing and meeting strategic initiatives. It consists of one President and five Vice Presidents, one of whom must be a collegian at the time of election. The Alpha Sigma Tau National Council congratulates the Beta Xi Chapter for their outstanding hard work, perseverance, and commitment to the sorority and their community.

Please visit Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention website for more information on the awards, including a full list of recipients. 

Welcome to Insights from Student Affairs, your go-to source for the latest updates and information directly from professionals within Student Affairs. We aim to keep you informed and engaged with a curated selection of information that impacts our work and student life. Each month an office within our division will share a bit of their expertise directly related to the excellent work their staff is doing.

This month's column comes from Kellie Raffaelli, associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students.

The next installment will be published on Sept. 1. Stay tuned and stay involved. 

Registration for Fall 2024 Sports Camps is now open! We hope to see you at the SDC!

Strength and Conditioning Program
Girls' Basketball Little Huskies League
Little Huskies Volleyball Club
Boys' Basketball Little Huskies League
Little Huskies Cheer Clinic
Junior Huskies Cheer Clinic

Questions? Contact Michigan Tech Sports Camps at sportscamps@mtu.edu or 906-487-2975 or visit Michigan Tech Recreation.

Go Huskies!

The Michigan Tech football team has been tabbed to finish fifth in the GLIAC Coaches' Poll, announced at Media Day on Monday (July 29) in Grand Rapids. The Huskies received 26 votes.

Ferris State claimed four of the seven possible first-place votes and totaled 46 points to narrowly hold an edge over Grand Valley State, who earned three first-place ballots and 44 total points. Davenport earned one first-place nod to be placed third in the coaches' poll with 38 points. Saginaw Valley State was tabbed just ahead of the Huskies with 30 points.

Read the full story at Michigan Tech Athletics. 

Job Posting for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

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.

Office Assistant (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24225, College of Sciences and Arts (UAW posting dates Aug. 2 to Aug. 8, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates). Apply online.

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.

Daily Coffee News mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the recent acquisition of Velodrome Coffee Company by Marquette-based MQT Hospitality. The acquisition includes Velodrome's new shop on the Michigan Tech campus, which opened on March 4 in the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library.

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UPword mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund’s first round of investments in three state-based companies: Grounded RVs, Mullybox, and Revolin Sports. Michigan Tech is one of the regional partners on the fund’s advisory board.

Barberry Trade-Up Days for a Native Shrub Replacement

Help save our forests!

Japanese barberry is an invasive shrub still legally sold as an ornamental garden plant. It easily spreads into natural areas where it harms healthy habitats and harbors deer ticks that carry Lyme disease. Bring KISMA your dug-up Japanese barberry plants, roots and all, to dispose of at one of our events. In exchange, receive a $10 coupon toward a native alternative from a nursery participating in Go Beyond Beauty.

Barberry Trade-Up Days drop-off times and locations:
Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Houghton High School parking lot
Thursday, Aug. 8, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at L’Anse Dept. of Public Works
Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Eagle Harbor solid waste facility

Participating nurseries (Go Beyond Beauty partners):
Flowers by Sleeman, Houghton, 906-482-4023
Kismet Gardens, Baraga, 575-418-8289
Designs by Nature, Marquette, 906-250-9157

Visit the KISMA website to RSVP and guarantee your $10 coupon.

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Summer Hours End Aug. 11

Summer hours will end on Aug. 11. Beginning Aug. 12, the University will return to regular office hours.

Regular hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All offices must be staffed during these hours.

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Master's Defense: John McCall

Friday, August 2, 10–11 a.m. | U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, G002

Biological Sciences Co-advisors: Gordon Paterson and Kristin Brzeski Epi- and Population Genomic Assessments of Buffalo Reef and Lake Superior Lake Trout and Whitefish ...

Master's Defense: Mitchell Kehne

Friday, August 2, 2 p.m.–3 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

Biological Sciences Advisor: Gordon Paterson Assessing the Nutritional Quality and Fate of Saginaw Bay Dreissenid Mussel Veligers

Master's Defense: Nolan Ruble

Friday, August 2, 3 p.m.–4 p.m. | R. L. Smith Building (MEEM), MEEM 1021

Mechanical Engineering Advisor: Trisha Sain An Elasto-Plastic Constitutive Model with Phase-Field Fracture for Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials Attend Virtually:...

Alumni Reunion 2024

August 2, all day | Michigan Tech Campus

Come join alumni and friends on campus for Alumni Reunion 2024, taking place from August 1-3! We're excited to welcome back the featured classes of '54, '59, '64, '69, '74,...