August 20, 2024

Michigan Tech IT has received reports that outside parties are posing as IT Support and asking employees and students to provide a Duo multifactor authentication (MFA) code.

Michigan Tech IT will not call you and ask for these codes or for your password.

A fraud actor can compromise your account in less than five minutes after you accept a fraudulent MFA prompt. This can include adjusting direct deposit and adding email filters to hide messages that would otherwise warn you of the changes.

Remember, you will only receive an MFA prompt if you try to log in to a service that requires MTU Secure Sign-On (SSO). If you receive an unexpected MFA prompt by phone call, SMS message or Duo app push notification, report it as fraud through the Duo-provided option and to IT at it-help@mtu.edu. Do not accept an unexpected MFA prompt (especially if you receive several in quick succession). Change your password immediately or call IT for help at 906-487-1111.

As students return to campus, please remind them to be on the lookout for phishing emails like unsolicited remote employment/internship opportunities and “free item” offers.

Common elements of these scams include:

• Being asked to cash a check and/or to purchase equipment
• Requests to repay an overpayment or to transfer funds
• Offering a “free” item or gift card offers that involves paying a deposit to hold an item or to have it delivered

To report a phishing email in Gmail, select the three dots toward the upper right corner of the message and choose “Report phishing.” For more information, please read more about how to tell the difference between spam and phishing email.

If you have any questions or concerns about email fraud and safety, we can help. Contact IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

Purchasing textbooks can be a financial burden for students. In recognition of this challenge, the Van Pelt and Opie Library and Campus Store work together to identify course materials that are available in the library’s collections. A list of textbook requests sent to the Campus Store for the fall 2024 semester was reviewed and compared to existing library collections to identify “accidental textbooks.”

Accidental textbooks have been placed on Course Reserve and instructors have been notified of their availability. All materials currently placed on Course Reserve can be found in a special collection and on the new Course Reserve webpage that can be searched by course code. Instructors are encouraged to share this information with their students.

Please note: The library is unable to purchase copies of every book assigned in Michigan Tech classes, but identifying “accidental textbooks” in the library’s collections can help to make the Course Reserve system a valuable resource for our students.

Does your department have student hiring needs? If so, Career Services invites you to reserve a table at our upcoming On-Campus Job Expo. This event is free and provides an excellent opportunity to engage directly with enthusiastic students.

The On-Campus Job Expo will take place next Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge. This event will attract students eager to explore employment opportunities available right here on campus.

We hope you can join us for this valuable recruiting opportunity! If your department has not signed up and would like to attend, please contact Career Services at careerfair@mtu.edu.

Join the William G. Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) for our open house!

Discover the resources and services the CTL provides, meet the CTL staff, connect with fellow educators, and explore our upcoming events and book clubs on Sept. 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the CTL office, located in Library 219.

Experience a journey through our interactive stations, each offering valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your teaching practice. Enjoy refreshments and take home some exclusive swag! Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching experience and engage with our vibrant learning community.

For additional details, please visit our blog. We look forward to seeing you there!

Huskies aren't afraid of hard work — we roll up our sleeves and get the job done!

For more than 10 years, we've partnered with the American Red Cross to host some very successful blood drives. On Sept. 4 and 5 we are doing it again in the MUB Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At our most successful drive in recent years, we worked together to collect 210 pints of blood. It is heartening to know that together we have accomplished so much good. And, in light of the nationwide blood shortage, we are setting a goal to go even further this time!

So, Huskies, it's time to make an appointment, roll up your sleeve, and give blood. To schedule your appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

A blood donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce our full 2024/25 season, featuring events from the Rozsa Presenting Series, Class Acts Series, and three series highlighting local talent: Michigan Tech Art, Michigan Tech Music and Michigan Tech Theatre.

Together, these series will present live performances, art exhibitions, theatre productions and thought-provoking talks showcasing the local talent of Michigan Tech students, staff, faculty and the greater Keweenaw community.

Bring friends and family to new experiences this season. Tickets are on sale now. Get your tickets online, by calling 906-487-1906 or at the Rozsa Box Office. All events are free or Pay As You’re Able.

Job Posting for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 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.

Administrative Aide #24238, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (UAW posting dates Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 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.

Evan Kane (CFRES/ESC) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $283,645 research and development co-op joint agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The project is titled "Stamp Sand Phytoremediation for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community."

Nicole Foguth (RL) and first-year student Claire Weekley were quoted by WLUC TV6 in a story about Michigan Tech’s fall 2024 Move-In Weekend, which welcomed more than 1,300 new Huskies to campus.

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CTL Workshop: Canvas and EdTech Tools for New Faculty

Tuesday, August 20, 9–11 a.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, 243

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning (Technical Workshops) for the following opportunity: CTL Workshop: Canvas and EdTech Tools for New...

Master's Defense: Austen Goddu

Tuesday, August 20, 10–11 a.m. | Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC), 122

Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisor: Tan Chen Initial Solution Improvements to a Tethered Robotic Path Planner Attend Virtually:...

Lemonade and Lawn Games

Tuesday, August 20, 3:45–6:00 p.m. | Walker Lawn

Come out and meet the students and staff of Serve the King Ministries on Walker Lawn from 3:45Pm to 6PM and join us for Being a Christian on Campus afterwards!