December 2, 2024

An information session about the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) will take place on Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. in Rekhi 214. College of Computing faculty members Bo Chen and Yu Cai will share insights into the prestigious scholarship program, outline eligibility and application details, and explain the benefits of participation.

The DoD CSA program provides scholarships to college students (non-DoD civilians) at the undergraduate and graduate levels to study in cyber-related majors at select National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C), including Michigan Tech.

Learn more on the College of Computing Advising blog.

Due to the recent increase in cyber fraud, we are making changes to the process for updating direct deposit information in Banweb. Effective immediately, in order to update your direct deposit routing information, you will be directed to a new webpage protected by Duo.  There, you will need to enter your current routing and account information prior to being able to enter your new information.  If you do not know your current information and would like to make changes, you will need to contact HR at hr-help@mtu.edu or 906-497-2280 for further instructions.

We have observed a rise in both the frequency and sophistication of phishing and financial fraud attempts. Fraudulent actors may impersonate IT Support, Human Resources, or other Michigan Tech staff and ask you to approve a Duo request or provide a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) code. Please remember, no one from Michigan Tech will ever ask you for your Duo MFA code or password through any means (phone, chat, email or otherwise).

If you mistakenly accept a fraudulent Duo or MFA prompt, your account can be compromised within minutes. This could include changes to your direct deposit information and the addition of email filters to conceal warning messages. You will only receive an MFA prompt (sometimes called a "Duo push") when logging into a service that uses MTU Secure Sign-On (SSO). If you receive an unexpected MFA prompt — whether by phone, SMS or through the Duo app — decline it and report it as fraud via both the Duo app and to MTU IT at it-help@mtu.edu. Do not approve any unexpected MFA prompts, especially if multiple occur in rapid succession. If this happens, change your password immediately or contact IT at 906-487-1111 for assistance.

For more information on identifying phishing attempts and spam, please review our guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns about email fraud and security, reach out to IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

The Commencement Team is seeking 10 more volunteers for the Midyear Commencement ceremony. We need volunteers to help with pre-ceremony setup, serve as greeters, ushers, to 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 Dec. 6 if you would like to volunteer. Contact Tiffany Jaeger at tiffanyj@mtu.edu if you have any questions.

This special event cannot happen without the help of our amazing Michigan Tech community!

Great news! The Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) has recently announced two new online programs: the MS and the PhD in Manufacturing Engineering. Previously, these programs were available only on campus.

The curricula of these programs, based on the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge, prepare students to tackle the challenges and embrace the opportunities of manufacturing in Industry 4.0.

These programs are not solely for those from a manufacturing engineering background either. Graduates from mechanical engineering, electrical or computer engineering, materials science and engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, biomedical engineering and more might benefit from these degrees.

Learn more details about these programs at Global Campus News.

Let us show how much we appreciate you as a customer by celebrating with huge discounts at the Campus Store and University Images!

• Monday, Dec. 2: Shop Online and enjoy 25% off almost everything sitewide.
• Friday, Dec. 6: Shop In-Store and get 25% off almost everything at the Campus Store and University Images.

Store Hours for Friday’s Customer Appreciation Day:

• Campus Store (Memorial Union Building) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• University Images (Student Development Complex) 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Shop, save and share your Husky pride this holiday season!

Welcome to Insights from Student Affairs, your go-to source for the latest updates and information directly from professionals within Student Affairs at Michigan Tech. 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, titled "Diversity and Representation in the STEM Fields," comes from Julia Keleher, director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

The next installment will be published on Jan. 6.

Carved and Crafted Catering at Michigan Technological University invites you to join the C-Cubed Luncheon, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

Menu for Thursday, Dec. 5:

• Sweet and Sour Chicken (PR)
• Asian Vegetable Stir Fry (VG)
• Basmati Rice (VG) (AG)
• Marinated Tofu (VG) (AG)
• Asian Salad (VG)
• Vegetable Spring Roll (V)

The C-Cubed lunch buffet menus are created and prepared by Chef Luis Delgado and his culinary team. As the name suggests, the meals are meant to foster conversation, community and collegiality. Attendees may bring their lunch instead of purchasing the buffet. Fruit-infused water, coffee and tea are available free to all attendees. All vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items on the buffet are labeled for easy identification. Meals are for dine-in only, and personal containers and to-go meals are not permitted.

The buffet lunch is $15.50 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. Gift cards can be purchased in the Memorial Union Office (MUB 101).

You can submit C-Cubed feedback using C-Cubed Survey/Comments form. To join the C-Cubed Luncheon Email List and receive weekly menus, please complete the sign-up form.

The Journey: Fall Student Art Showcase Artist Reception — Tuesday, Dec. 3
Rozsa Art Galleries | 5-7 p.m.
Michigan Tech Art Series

Michigan Tech Art invites you to The Journey: Fall Student Art Showcase to view works by students from Professor Terri Frew’s Art + Design Studio Class and Professor Lisa Johnson de Gordillo’s Art-Ecology-Community Class. The exhibit features mix-media artwork including an interactive mural, textile pieces, the Keweenaw Nature Megaphone, and more. This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be provided.

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Memory of Color: An Artist Talk with Anne Beffel — Wednesday, Dec. 4
Studio Here Now | Wadsworth Hall, Studio G04W | 6-7:30 p.m.
Michigan Tech Art Series

Join Professor Anne Beffel for an artist talk discussing how color is related to memory. As an artist, Beffel offers opportunities for participants to pay attention to their surroundings and one another. View some of Beffel’s recent work. This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be provided.

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KSO and Choirs Holiday Concert, “Hallelujah!” — Saturday, Dec. 7
Rozsa Center | 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Tech Music Series

Kick-off your holiday spirit with a concert of joyous classical music. Jared Anderson leads the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, combined Choirs of Michigan Tech, along with five vocal soloists in a concert of two beloved baroque masterpieces to celebrate the Holiday Season: Bach's Magnificat and Part 1 of Handel's "Messiah," featuring classic holiday movements such as "For Unto us a Child is Born" and the iconic "Hallelujah Chorus."
Reserve your Pay As You’re Able Tickets to “Hallelujah!”

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TubaChristmas — Sunday, Dec. 8
Rozsa Lobby | 6-7 p.m.
Hosted by TubaChristmas

Houghton TubaChristmas is part of a global celebration now in its 51st year. Created by Dr. Harvey Phillips in 1974, TubaChristmas honors the legacy of legendary tubist William J. Bell and celebrates the warm, rich tones of the tuba and euphonium. Performers aged 8 to 92 join together in cities worldwide to bring the sounds of the season to life. This event is free and open to the public.

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Home and Away | Superior Wind Symphony Concert — Sunday, Dec. 8
Rozsa Center | 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Tech Music Series

Jana Meckler leads the Superior Wind Symphony in a concert with music from around the world, featuring special guests: Brass Quintech and the Superior Percussion Ensemble.
Reserve your Pay As You’re Able Tickets to “Home and Away”

Michael Wittmann from the American Physical Society (APS) will present at this week's Physics Colloquium. Wittmann's presentation is titled "How a professional society can help departments respond to challenges in academia."

The seminar will be presented at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Fisher Hall Lobby.

Read Wittmann's abstract and bio at the University Events Calendar.

The next Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar will take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, in GLRC 202.

Kate Heckman, Research Biologist Scientist and Radiocarbon Collaborative Manager at Michigan Tech, will present "Enhanced mineral weathering as a carbon dioxide removal strategy: Potential and pitfalls in the UP."

Read Heckman's abstract and bio on the University Events Calendar.

Michigan Tech men's basketball junior guard Marcus Tomashek has been named NABC/D2SIDA Player of the Week announced Tuesday. This is his second honor of the week after being named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week. It's his first NABC/D2SIDA Player of the Week award of his career.

Tomashek, the GLIAC Preseason Player of the Year selection, scored a career-high 40 points to hand No. 3 nationally-ranked MSU Moorhead its first loss of the season, adding a team-high 29 points against No. 6 Minnesota Duluth to help the Huskies finish 1-1 in the St. Louis County Basketball Classic.

Read more basketball news at Michigan Tech Athletics.

The Daily Mining Gazette, Keweenaw Report and WLUC TV6 covered Michigan Tech volleyball coach Matt Jennings stepping down after 13 seasons to pursue new opportunities. Jennings departs with the highest winning percentage in program history and four NCAA Tournament appearances. Michigan Tech Athletics announced Jennings’ departure on November 26.

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Great Lakes Now quoted Nathan Manser (GMES) and Lei Pan (ChE) in a story about the Eagle Mine and Revex Technologies’ partnership to recycle mining waste and produce materials for EV batteries. The initiative aims to reduce environmental risks and extend the mine’s lifespan.

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MITechNews mentioned Michigan Tech alum Charles Marshall (B.S. Electrical Engineering) in a story about his appointment as vice president of ITC Holdings Corp. and president of ITC Michigan.

Provost Storer’s Open Office Hours

Provost Andrew Storer will be holding open office hours from 11 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Dec. 3, in the Library near Velodrome Coffee Co. Feel free to stop by; appointments are not required for open office hours.

Additional open office hours during the spring 2025 semester are scheduled for:

• Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, March 26, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Office hours continue to be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. each Thursday during the 2024-25 academic year. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to schedule an appointment by emailing Amie Ledgerwood at asledger@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.

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A Cup of Joe with the Safety Crew

Michigan Tech’s Safety Team — Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and the Office of Risk, Insurance, Safety, Security, and Compliance (RISSC) — will be hosting our next monthly Safety Round Table: a place for all Huskies to share a cup of coffee and learn about the importance of campus health and safety.

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9-10 a.m. in MUB Ballroom B.

Topic: Five Steps to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Enjoy a hot beverage and snacks while we will walk you through a five-step process for hazard identification and risk assessment. Using a laboratory accident as a case study, we will work through the hazard/risk assessment process to learn what could have been done to prevent the accident. For those who are concerned about safety in your workspace, lab or shop, come with examples of the situations that you think need improvement, and we will use your examples as the starting point for the hazard and risk assessment process.

In addition, there will be an informal opportunity to talk with our campus safety professionals for other safety-related questions and issues.

So mark your calendars and come ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and get the answers you need about Michigan Tech Safety programs, legal compliance issues, and additional resources… and have a cup of Joe with the Safety Crew!

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Planning and Hosting Accessible Events

In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Student Affairs CommUnity Education Team presents "Planning and Hosting Accessible Events."

Join us for an informative presentation and engaging panel discussion on creating inclusive and accessible events. Whether you’re organizing a small gathering or a large conference, ensuring your event is welcoming to everyone is essential. This event will provide practical strategies to understand participants' needs, tools to ensure equitable participation, insights from others, and actionable tips you can begin using for your next event.

This event will be held tomorrow, Dec. 3, at two different times and locations to increase access. It will also be available to attend virtually. We hope to see you at either:

• Tuesday, Dec. 3 — 11 a.m. in Admin 404
• Tuesday, Dec. 3 — 6 p.m. in Rehki 214

Learn More or Add a Session to Your Calendar.

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MTTI Luncheon with MDOT Director Brad Wieferich — Open to All

The new director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Brad Wieferich, will be on campus on Dec. 12 for researcher visits and campus tours. In addition, the Michigan Tech Transportation Institute (MTTI) will be hosting a luncheon with Wieferich, which is open to all those interested in transportation-related activities.

The luncheon will be held from 12-1:15 p.m. in GLRC 202. Wieferich will give a talk titled “MDOT Strategic Plan Updates” during the luncheon meeting. Please RSVP for the MTTI luncheon for a chance to meet the director and hear his thoughts — the RSVP deadline is tomorrow, Dec. 3.

The presentation will also be available via Zoom.

Join Wieferich's Presentation on Zoom.

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Museum Gift Shop Holiday Sale 2024!

The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum’s annual 15% Off* Holiday Sale begins today, Dec. 2, and will continue through Dec. 21!

The gift shop includes many beautiful and unique gifts: mineral decor, various mineral lamps, agate bookends, stone dishware, jewelry and much more!

The museum gallery and gift shop are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Some exceptions apply. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

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

The Journey - Fall Student Art Showcase - Michigan Tech Art

Monday, December 2, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. |

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Join Art & Design class students as they showcase eclectic artworks created during the fall semester. CONTENT GUIDANCE

Master's Defense: Jhuleyssy Sanchez Aguilar

Monday, December 2, 10–11 a.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, 610

Geological Engineering Advisor: Snehamoy Chatterjee A REINFORCEMENT LEARNING-BASED APPROACH FOR ADAPTIVE REAL-TIME SENSOR DATA DENOISING IN MINING OPERATIONS

Master's Defense: Kipkorir Yano

Monday, December 2, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, 875

Civil Engineering Advisor: Mohammadhossein Sadeghiamirshahidi Effects of Spatial Variability on Bearing Capacity of Deep Soil Mixing Columns

Hot Cocoa/Lemonade Handout

Monday, December 2, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | Fisher Rock Garden

Come join us and keep cool or warm (weather dependent) and learn about who Christ is in the Fisher Rock Garden

Master's Defense: Charles Okai Addai

Monday, December 2, 2 p.m.–3 p.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, 633

Mining Engineering Advisor: Snehamoy Chatterjee A Multi-Loss Wasserstein GAN Framework for Geostatistical Simulation Attend Virtually:...

Enhanced mineral weathering as a carbon dioxide removal strategy: Potential and pitfalls in the UP

Monday, December 2, 3 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar Kate Heckman, Research Biologist Scientist, Radiocarbon Collaborative Manager, Michigan Tech Bio: Dr. Kate Heckman is a Research...

Parent & Child Aquatics - Session 2

Monday, December 2, 5:10 p.m.–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 6 months to 3 years old. A...

Preschool Aquatics - Session 2

Monday, December 2, 5:10 p.m.–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash this in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 4 to 5 years old. Space will...