August 16, 2024

As students, staff and faculty return to campus, it is time to complete your required annual employee training related to Title IX and sexual misconduct. You may recall that in April we postponed the training due to the pending 2024 Title IX regulations. Legal actions taken in several states have resulted in Michigan Tech functioning under the 2020 regulations until further notice. For additional information, please review our annual report.

You may have already received an email with the subject “Michigan Tech Required Title IX Employee Training.” This email will contain a link to access the training within Vector, our training platform. The training is due in 45 days and takes about one hour to complete. Topics include responsibilities of Title IX personnel, bystander intervention strategies, appropriate responses to dating and domestic violence, confidentiality, supporting survivors, confidential resources, and referring individuals to our Title IX office.

For more information on Title IX, visit our website.

Save the Date: To welcome you back to campus, Michigan Tech faculty and staff are invited to a short leadership update followed by a welcome back reception on Sept. 5, starting at 4 p.m. in the Rozsa lobby.

We hope to see you there and wish you a great start to the 2024-25 academic year.

The highly anticipated 2024 Parade of Nations, a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity hosted by Michigan Tech, is set to dazzle the community with a new and exciting parade route. This year's parade will be held Sept. 21 with the theme "Holidays Around the World." The route will take participants and spectators on a journey through the heart of the MTU campus and into downtown Houghton, ending at the historic Dee Stadium with a grand celebration of food and entertainment.

2024 Parade Route:

• Parade walkers will gather at the Rozsa Center to get their flags and prepare.
• Parade floats will stage in Lot 1 by the Administration Building, accessible by Cliff Drive.
• Parade walkers will begin the official parade through Michigan Tech's campus.
• Parade floats will line up at the stop sign at the intersection of Cliff Drive and College Avenue while the walkers approach.
• Parade walkers will pass under the University's new Alumni Gateway Arch onto College Avenue. Here, parade guides will alternate walkers and floats.
• The full mixed parade will proceed along College Avenue through downtown Houghton.
• The parade will turn right at The Ambassador, and then make another right onto Lakeshore Drive.
• The Parade of Nations will end at Dee Stadium for food and entertainment.

Though the route is new, the food and fun remains the same! Attendees can expect dishes from around the world and various entertainment. Here are some of the student and community orgs folks can expect:

MTU Student Vendors:

• Indian Students Association
• Bangladeshi Student Association
• Iranian Community at Michigan Tech
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• African Students Organization
• Nepalese Students Association
• Muslim Students Association
• Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

Local Booths:

• Gen X,Y&I Podcast
• MTU Study Abroad

Local Vendors:

• Border Grill
• Sky Sushi
• Griffin Cafe

A production system maintenance window is scheduled for Aug. 29 from 10-11:59 p.m. The following production services will be unavailable during that time:

• apps.mtu.edu
• Banner
• Banweb
• MyMichiganTech
• Aspire
• Course Tools
• Housing Apartments Wait List
• OAP Rental System
• Oracle Reports
• UC4/Appworx
• Virtual Cashiering
• WebFocus

If you have any questions or concerns, we can help. Contact us at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

Reminder: Registration for fall 2024 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs is currently live!

Swimming programs are offered at the SDC for all ages and ability levels. We hope to see you at the pool!

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

If the class you are looking for is full, please fill out the waitlist form or contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995. We will try to add additional sections based on level demand.

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

Michigan Tech soccer student-athlete Grace Hoeppner has been named to the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and will serve until January 2027.

Hoeppner has been a key contributor to the Michigan Tech soccer team, helping the Huskies return to the NCAA Tournament a season ago, the first time since the 2014-15 season. She started in all 20 games and posted a career-high three assists to lead the Huskies during their 2023-24 campaign.

"Grace is an excellent choice to serve on the DII SAAC committee representing both the GLIAC and Michigan Tech," said Suzanne Sanregret, Michigan Tech's vice president for athletics and recreation. "She is passionate about her work with SAAC and will do a fabulous job representing the DII student-athletes. Selection to this prestigious committee is a credit to the leadership that Grace exhibits on and off the field. She will have a strong voice as the NCAA navigates through this unprecedented time."

"I am incredibly thankful and excited for the opportunity to represent Michigan Tech and the other student-athletes of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference on a national scale," Hoeppner said. "I look forward to collaborating with SAAC representatives from other conferences to create an uplifting atmosphere for all Division II student-athletes."

Read more at Michigan Tech Athletics.

Job Postings for Friday, Aug. 16, 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.

Assistant to the Vice President of Global Campus and Corporate Partnerships, Michigan Tech Global Campus. Apply online.

Cook's Helper (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24226, Dining Services (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Food Service Helper (nine months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24231, Dining Services (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Custodian (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24218, Facilities Management (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Custodian (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24224, Facilities Management (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Senior Office Assistant (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24239, Human Resources (UAW posting dates Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, 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.

Amanda Stump (ICC/CFRES) and Katie Bershing, Tara Bal and Carsten Külheim (all CFRES) are co-authors of a paper published in Forests.

The paper is titled "Current and Future Insect Threats to Oaks of the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeastern United States and Canada."

My Newberry News mentioned David Flaspohler and Jared Wolfe (both CFRES) in a story about Loonapalooza, an event celebrating loons, lakes and love for the environment. Both Flaspohler and Wolfe are speakers in the event’s lecture series, which takes place on Monday, Aug. 19, in Curtis, Michigan.

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Sports Car Club of America mentioned Michigan Tech undergraduate Lauren Richards (mechanical engineering) in a story about her experience as a data tech intern this summer, where she gained an insider view of motorsports.

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Business Facilities mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about Michigan's efforts to become an EV semiconductor hub. The article highlighted the Michigander Scholars program, which includes Michigan Tech and offers up to $10,000 scholarships to students who commit to working for a participating Michigan company for at least one year.

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The Iron Mountain Daily News mentioned the Department of Social Sciences in a story about daily tours offered at the Delaware Mine. The department started an archaeology summer field school at the mine in 2023.

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Maine's The Town Line mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about wolves, highlighting research and insights from MTU’s Isle Royale Winter Study — the longest-running predator-prey research project in the world.

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UPword mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about 1Q1, the Keweenaw’s first coworking space. The article highlighted that 1Q1 began as a local collaboration with Michigan Tech’s entrepreneurship club.

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Hometown Life mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about ITC Holdings and the U.S. electric grid. The article highlighted Erron Raifsnider ’18 (M.S. Electrical Engineering), discussing his role as supervisor of Michigan Interconnection.

GSG Holding Orientation Picnic

Michigan Tech master's and Ph.D. students, as well as faculty and staff, are invited to join the Graduate Student Government (GSG) for a fun afternoon in the sun at our Orientation Picnic at Hancock Beach on Monday, Aug. 19, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy delicious food and engaging activities, and connect with fellow students. Don’t miss out on this exciting event — we hope to see you there!

Students with cars are welcome to drive themselves. For those without transportation, a shuttle bus will run every 40 minutes from the Rozsa Center to Hancock Beach between 4:30 p.m. and 7:50 p.m.

View the event flyer.

For any questions or concerns, please contact GSG Social Chair Vikram Gurrapu at gsg-social@mtu.edu.

Event Details:

• What: GSG Orientation Picnic
• When: Monday, Aug. 19, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Where: Hancock Beach (Hancock Recreation Area)

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Rozsa Presenting Series: Tickets Now on Sale

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024/25 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.

Tickets for the Rozsa Presenting Series are Pay As You’re Able. Get your tickets online, by calling 906-487-1906 or at the Rozsa Box Office.

Stay tuned for the full lineup of events coming to the Rozsa for the 2024-25 season — including the Michigan Tech Art, Michigan Tech Music and Michigan Tech Theatre Series, coming Tuesday, Aug. 20.

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

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