December 13, 2024

The Van Pelt and Opie Library recently migrated to a new platform for hosting technical standards: Engineering Workbench from Accuris. Users who had access to standards via the previous platform, TechStreet, who still require ongoing access to those standards, should reach out to library@mtu.edu.

Members of the Michigan Tech community must first create a free user account using their MTU email address. The process for requesting that the Library purchase standards to add to its collections remains the same: patrons may fill out the Request a Standard form.

Please send any feedback to library@mtu.edu.

Get your students career ready! Navigating the world of career readiness can be daunting for both students and instructors, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Career Services can help by talking to your students on a variety of career-related topics, including resumes, networking, goal setting, professionalism or any other tailored topic. Presentations fit within class times, so it is easy to include us in your syllabus. If you know you will be traveling, schedule us to speak to your class instead!

We are now planning for the spring semester and would love to work with you. Please use our Request Form to see a detailed list of topics and request a presentation today.

After a trial access period, the Van Pelt and Opie Library has subscribed to APA PsycTests. This American Psychological Association database contains psychological tests and measures (many unpublished), as well as descriptive information about each test and its development and administration. It includes a wide range of instrument types, including batteries, questionnaires, rating scales and surveys. New content is added monthly.

Please contact library@mtu.edu with any questions or access issues you may have.

Dining Services locations will be closed varying hours during the winter break. For a full list of locations, hours and menus, please visit dineoncampus.com/mtu.

Brkfst & Co
Remaining open during regular weekday hours, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Friday, Dec. 20. They will close on Saturday, Dec. 21, and reopen on Jan. 6 at 8 a.m.

Tu Taco
Closed as of Dec. 11 and will be changing to Chaat House, an Indian kitchen serving tasty Indian dishes including tandoori chicken, paneer, tikka masala, curry, vindaloo, naan bread, samosas, lassi drinks and more. Chaat House is scheduled to open on Jan. 6 and will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Campus Cafe and Ghost Kitchen
Campus Cafe will close tomorrow, Dec. 14, and will reopen on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m.

The Huski Cafe at Mont Ripley
Open for the season beginning at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 13. Closed on Dec. 25.

Residential Dining Halls

• The Food Hall at Douglass Houghton Hall — Closed as of yesterday, Dec. 12. Will resume service for regular hours on Jan. 6.

• The Eatery at McNair Hall — Closed beginning today, Dec. 13. Will resume service on Jan. 5 at 4:30 p.m.

• The Food Hall at Wadsworth Hall — Closing at 6:30 p.m. today, Dec. 13. Will resume service on Jan. 5 at 11 a.m.

The Memorial Union will have reduced office and building hours over the winter break. The hours of operation are as follows:

Memorial Union Office (MUB 101):

• Dec. 16-20 — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 — Closed
• Jan. 2 — Resume normal operating hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Memorial Union Building:

• Dec. 16-20 — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 — Closed
• Jan. 2 — Resume normal operating hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Facilities Management Office will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a departmental retreat.

For any facilities emergencies during this time, please call 906-487-0001. Otherwise, we will respond to all messages upon returning to the office in the afternoon.

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) is offering a virtual workshop where you can earn a Lean White Belt.

The workshop, "Processes, Flow, and Waste: Lean Fundamentals (Virtual)," will be offered twice:

• Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to noon

In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll practice visualizing the fundamental Lean concepts of flow and waste and see how you can apply them to your job right away. These tools can assist you in your efforts to create the best possible experience for students, faculty, staff and other customers. Lean White Belt certification is awarded to those who satisfactorily complete all requirements for this workshop.

To see the workshop description and register, complete our brief Upcoming Michigan Tech Lean Courses form or visit our website. Once registered, we'll add you to a calendar event for the course.

This workshop will be taught virtually using Zoom and Miro. Miro is a virtual collaboration tool, similar to a virtual whiteboard. Learn more about how to use Miro at the Miro Academy Essentials course. The course is considered complete after attending the workshop and submitting a couple of brief activities to demonstrate application of concepts. A certification of completion will be awarded after meeting all requirements. There’s no cost to Michigan Tech employees.

This stand-alone workshop is part of the Lean Basics workshop series. It can be taken independently, or, if you complete the requirements for all five workshops in the series, we’ll award you a Lean Yellow Belt certificate!

For more information, email improvement@mtu.edu.

Michigan Tech hockey is traveling to Bemidji State for the final CCHA series of 2024 today and tomorrow, Dec. 13 and 14. The puck drops at 8:07 p.m. tonight and 7:07 p.m. tomorrow at the Sanford Center.

Fans can listen to Michigan Tech hockey live on the radio at Mix 93.5 WKMJ-FM or online at TheMix93.com or Pasty.net.

Watch MTU hockey on Midco Sports Plus 2 (subscription required).

Read the hockey preview at Michigan Tech Athletics.

The Michigan Tech men's basketball team will look to continue its winning streak by playing host to Northland tomorrow, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. in the SDC Gymnasium to conclude the nonconference schedule.

Watch MTU men's basketball on FloSports (subscription required — a discount is available for students).

Read the men's basketball preview at Michigan Tech Athletics.

The Michigan Tech Nordic ski teams are competing this weekend at the Gitchi Gami Games at the Birkie Trailhead and Mt. Telemark Village in the town of Cable, Wisconsin.

The Huskies are competing in the classic sprint tomorrow, Dec. 14; the skate race on Sunday, Dec. 15; and the classic race on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Read the Nordic ski preview at Michigan Tech Athletics.

Leyre Alegre-Figuero (HU) was quoted by the White Lake Beacon in a story about the challenges and innovations in maintaining world language programs at universities. Alegre-Figuero discussed the rise in language course enrollments at Michigan Tech alongside resource challenges and efforts to align language studies with professional fields.

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Lynn Mazzoleni (Chem) was quoted by WLUC TV6 in a story about the opening of her new studio and gallery in downtown Hancock. Mazzoleni shared her passion for creating connections through art, inviting the community to view, buy and create art at her newly opened space. The studio also features a “color lab” where people can enhance their artistic skills.

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Joe Shawhan (ATH) was quoted by WLUC TV6 in a story about Michigan Tech hockey balancing finals week and game prep. Shawhan discussed the challenges of juggling exams with preparation for the final CCHA series of 2024 against Bemidji State this weekend.

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The Outdoor Wire mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the 2024 Michigan Mass Timber Update event. Researchers and educators from Michigan Tech presented on mass timber initiatives, including MTU’s grading and strength-testing of Michigan hardwoods for mass timber. This story was picked up from Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.

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Michigan Tech alum Qiong Sun ’95 (M.S. Mechanical Engineering) was a guest on the Dec. 12 episode of The Michigan Opportunity podcast. In the episode, titled “Qiong Sun, Vice President & GM of Global Automotive E-mobility, TE Connectivity,” Sun shared about her life growing up in Shanghai, her time at Michigan Tech, and future trends she sees in mobility and technology industries. 

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WZMQ 19 News mentioned Michigan Tech alum Ryan Greenley ’08 (B.S. Pre-Medicine) in a story about his election as president of the Michigan Pharmacists Association.

Financial Services Holiday Deadlines

With the University being closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 for the holiday break, Financial Services and Operations will not be processing payments during that time.

To ensure the timely processing of payments for the University and Michigan Tech Fund before the holidays, please submit check requests by the end of today, Dec. 13.

Request for Invoice forms must be submitted to Accounts Receivable at mtuar@mtu.edu by Wednesday, Dec. 18, if you would like an invoice sent before the end of the year.

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MTU Wellness 360 Incentive Completion Reminder

Submission for the 2024 MTU Wellness 360 Incentive is open. To earn up to $450, participants will check off the activities they completed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, and submit the electronic form. Benefits-eligible employees can access the MTU Wellness 360 Incentive 2024 Checklist Google form or navigate to the MTU Wellness 360 website. 

The last day to submit the MTU Wellness 360 incentive form for 2024 will be Jan. 10, 2025. Payouts are expected to arrive in late February. Tax-free payout options include lump sums deposited into an employee’s health savings account (HSA) — available only to employees enrolled in the HDHP1/HDHP2 health insurance plans — or flexible spending account (FSA). Taxable payout options include Michigan Tech Gift Card or Keweenaw Cash.

The MTU Wellness 360 program supports qualifying, benefits-eligible faculty and staff in learning about their health and well-being, encourages them to take steps to improve or maintain it, and offers monetary rewards of up to $450 for participating in the annual incentive program. Participation in the MTU Wellness 360 program is free, voluntary and confidential.

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Fall 2024 CEGE Senior Design Colloquium

Friday, December 13, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, 641

The Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering Department is pleased to invite the University community to attend the fall 2024 senior design team presentations. This...

Board of Trustees Meeting

Friday, December 13, 9 a.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Ballroom B

Regular meeting of Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees

PhD Defense: Shreya Joshi

Friday, December 13, 1–2 p.m. | Fisher Hall, 101

Atmospheric Sciences Advisor: Claudio Mazzoleni LIGHT ABSORBING AEROSOL INTERACTIONS WITH WARM CLOUDS Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/84956151267

Mid-Year Commencement Ceremony Rehearsal

Friday, December 13, 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multi-purpose Room

Commencement rehearsal will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. please arrive by 1:15 p.m. Parking will be limited to first-come first-serve. Rehearsal lasts...

Men's Ice Hockey at Bemidji State

Friday, December 13, 8:07–11:07 p.m. | Bemidji, Minn.

Men's Ice Hockey at Bemidji State Bemidji, Minn.

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the following dissertation, thesis and report defenses occurring next week. Please consider attending to learn more about our students’ scholarship and celebrate their academic accomplishments. Check the University Events Calendar for last-minute updates to times, dates and locations.