January 8, 2025

The Van Pelt and Opie Library and Campus Store invite you to support textbook affordability! Leverage Course Reserve, a service that allows instructors to share print materials with students. Instructors may complete a Course Reserve Request and share a copy of the materials with the library. The library will add the item to the Course Reserve Collection so that any student may check it out for a limited amount of time.

Don’t have a copy to share? Search the library’s catalog for any assigned texts. Student research consultants (SRCs) and librarians are eager to help anyone who’d like assistance with this task. Stop by the Ask Us! station on the first floor of the library or email library@mtu.edu for more information.

All materials currently placed on Course Reserve can be found in the “Course Materials from the Library” special collection on the library’s website. An additional list located on our Course Materials page can be searched by course code.

Please Note: The library is unable to purchase new copies of every book assigned in Michigan Tech classes. We rely on collaborations with instructors to make the Course Reserve system a valuable resource for our students!

Sabra (pronounced "say-bruh") Stipe has recently joined the Vice President for Research Office (VPR) team as assistant vice president, sponsored programs pre-award.

Stipe comes to Michigan Tech with a wealth of experience in research administration. She holds the credential of certified research administrator through the Research Administrators Certification Council. She most recently served as a senior contracts and grants analyst with Huron Consulting Group, a global professional services firm that provides contract research administration services to more than 400 colleges and universities.

In her work at Huron Consulting, Stipe served as the authorized organizational representative with responsibilities for reviewing and submitting proposals for an R1 institution. In addition to her research administration duties, her career has included a strong commitment to service as chair of the Diversity Committee for the North Carolina State University Staff Senate and a member of the University of North Carolina Racial Equity Task Force.

Stipe will continue to reside in North Carolina and apply her extensive experience in remote engagement developed during her time at Huron Consulting.

Remember to complete your MTU Wellness 360 Incentive 2024 Checklist Google form with the activities you completed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, to earn up to $450 in health incentives for benefits-eligible employees.

Friday, Jan. 10, is the deadline to submit your MTU Wellness 360 Incentive 2024 Checklist for the 2024 reporting period. The 2024 payout incentives will be available in late February.

Questions? Contact the Benefits Office at hr-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2517.

Participating in undergraduate research can be a transformative experience, offering students the chance to build critical skills, explore their interests and enhance their academic and professional trajectories. If you know students who are interested in undergraduate research, encourage them to attend the Undergraduate Research Information Session at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 9, in the Library East Reading Room.

This session is designed for students considering applying for the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (URIP) or the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for the 2025-26 academic year. It will cover:

• The application process and timeline
• Tips for finding and working with a faculty mentor
• Program schedules and expectations
• A Q&A about undergraduate research opportunities

Attendees will gain valuable insights into these programs and learn how to get started on their research journey. Please share this opportunity with your students and help them take the first step toward a rewarding research experience.

For questions or more information, please contact honors@mtu.edu or review our undergraduate research website.

Please join the Graduate School in congratulating Michigan Tech's Spring 2025 Finishing Fellows. Awardees will be recognized daily in Tech Today, starting today, Jan. 8, through Jan. 17.

Larissa Juip began her Ph.D. in the Department of Social Sciences' Industrial Heritage and Archaeology program in 2019. Of mixed settler and Onondaga heritage, her research is informed by the Two Row Wampum belt research partnership principles and utilizes Indigenous storywork to elevate the past and present connections to iron mining within Indigenous and descendant communities around Minnesota's Iron Range.

Read more about Juip’s journey at Michigan Tech on the Graduate School Newsblog.

Please join the Graduate School in congratulating Michigan Tech's Spring 2025 Finishing Fellows. Awardees will be recognized daily in Tech Today, starting today, Jan. 8, through Jan. 17.

Yogita M. Warkhade is a Ph.D. candidate in her final year of study in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program at Michigan Tech. Her research focus is the investigation of hydrocarbon-degrading genes in unique ecosystems like the Mediterranean and Caspian Seas and the Great Lakes.

Read more about Warkhade’s journey at Michigan Tech on the Graduate School Newsblog.

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) and the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Planning Committee are excited to announce the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) Celebration at Michigan Tech on Jan. 20. This year’s theme, “Beloved Community,” draws from King’s vision of a world united in empathy, peace and love.

The all-day event will feature a variety of activities that celebrate King’s legacy and foster reflection, unity and service in our community. Highlights include the MLK Brunch, Interfaith Prayer Service, Peace March and MLK Reading Day with local elementary schools.

For registration and more information, please visit CDI's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration page.

MLK Day Celebration Events:

10 a.m. — MLK Brunch

The MLK Day Celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with the MLK Brunch in the Ballroom of the Memorial Union Building. The event will feature keynote speaker Schwartzen Precil, a 2017 alumnus of Finlandia University. Precil will share his personal reflections on King’s enduring influence and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equity. The brunch offers a unique opportunity for the community to come together in solidarity to honor King’s life and work.

This program is partially sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program, funded through the State of Michigan’s King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.

Noon — MLK Interfaith Prayer Service and Reflection

At noon, the Interfaith Prayer Service and Reflection will take place in the East Reading Room of the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Led by Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, this interfaith service will provide a space for reflection, prayer and the sharing of excerpts from King’s sermons, prayers and speeches. The event is open to all members of the campus community, regardless of faith, and aims to unite participants in a shared commitment to justice and peace.

1 p.m. — MLK Peace March

Following the Interfaith Prayer Service and Reflection, the MLK Peace March will begin at 1 p.m. at the Husky Statue. The march, led by Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Kellie Raffaelli, will proceed across campus to reaffirm Michigan Tech’s dedication to King’s ideals of justice, equity and peaceful protest.

This week, the Film Board is presenting “The Wild Robot,” which is rated PG.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Showings:

• Friday, Jan. 10 — 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 11 — 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Jan. 12 — 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Located on Michigan Tech's campus in Fisher 135.

Admission is free for Tech students and $5 for community members. Concessions are $1.50 (cards accepted). We hope to see you at the movie this weekend, and have a great day.

Make plans to attend a Lunch and Learn with the William G. Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) that's packed with practical tips to avoid common Canvas “gotchas” and create more student-friendly courses.

Join us on Jan. 21 from 12-1 p.m. in MUB Ballroom B to discover smarter ways to organize content, simplify grading and improve accessibility using tools like TidyUP, Ally and Huskycast. You'll leave with actionable strategies to build a more efficient and student-centered course experience.

Registration is required.

Register to Attend the CTL Lunch and Learn.

The next guest speaker in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BioMed) Seminar Series will present Friday, Jan. 10, at 3 p.m. in Chem Sci 104 and virtually via Zoom.

Join the BioMed Seminar on Zoom.

Alejandro Roldán-Alzate from University of Wisconsin-Madison will present "MRI Based Computational Modeling for Patient Specific Fluid Dynamics."

Read Roldán-Alzate's abstract and speaker bio on the University Events Calendar.

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar Speaker will present at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 9, in EERC 103.

Juhyeon Ahn will present "New Chemistries for Advanced Battery Materials and Their Behavior."

Ahn is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wyoming. Her primary research focuses on energy storage systems, with the emphasis on exploring new battery materials and employing advanced analytical methods to understand the fundamental behavior of materials and electrochemical mechanisms.

Michigan Tech hockey's Logan Morrell is the CCHA Rookie of the Week for Jan. 3-4. It is the second straight week and the third time this season he has received the honor.

Morrell, a first-year forward, tallied three points at the Coachella Valley Cactus Cup with a pair of assists and the overtime game-winning goal against Holy Cross on Jan. 4. He had five shots on goal and won 58.1% of his faceoffs, leading the Huskies with 25 wins in the two games.

Read more hockey news at Michigan Tech Athletics.

College Sports Communicators (CSC) has selected three Michigan Tech football student-athletes to the 2024 Academic All-District Team. The honorees for the Huskies are junior defensive back Dante Basanese and senior linebackers Josh Cribben and Owen Watson.

Basanese led the Huskies and finished second in the GLIAC for tackles with 84 total, including 5.5 for loss. He also recorded one interception, and was named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team. In the classroom, he holds a 3.83 GPA while studying mechanical engineering.

Cribben recorded 51 total tackles (11.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, an interception and a safety, placing him on the First Team All-GLIAC (Defensive). Academically, he holds a 3.80 GPA while completing his electrical and computer engineering master's degree.

Watson finished second on the team with 78 total tackles (11.5 for loss), ranking fifth in the league. He also amassed two sacks and a forced fumble and recovery, and was tabbed to the Second Team All-GLIAC (Defensive). In the classroom, he holds a 3.80 GPA studying engineering management.

Read more football news at Michigan Tech Athletics.

Job Postings for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

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.

Senior Office Assistant, Health Research Institute (UAW posting dates Jan. 8 to Jan. 14, 2025 — 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.

Administrative Aide, Financial Services and Operations (UAW posting dates Jan. 8 to Jan. 14, 2025 — 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.

Pengfei Xue (CEGE/GLRC) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $1,000,000 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation.

The project is titled "RAISE: CHIRRP: Empowering Climate Resilience (ECR): Confronting Coastal Hazards for Rural and Indigenous Communities (CCHRIC) in the Great Lakes Region."

Chelsea Schelly (SS/GLRC/CISR) and Ryan Williams (GLRC) are co-PIs on this potential four-year project.

MLive mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the best online master’s programs in Michigan, according to 2024 rankings published by Online Master’s Colleges. Michigan Tech ranked third on the list, which highlighted 19 in-state universities for their affordable tuition, expert instructors and strong retention and graduation rates.

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The Daily Mining Gazette and Iron Mountain Daily News mentioned the Michigan Tech Mushing Club in coverage of this year's free dog sled rides for kids at Agassiz Park in Calumet. The Jan. 4 event, a preview for the CopperDog 150, featured rides made possible by Otter River Sled Dog Training Center and the mushing club.

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Business Wire and 90 additional outlets nationwide mentioned Michigan Tech alum Jack Johnson (B.S. Wood Science) in a story about his appointment as vice president of siding manufacturing at LP Building Solutions.

CTL Spring 2025 Book Club

Please join Nancy Barr (APUE) as she leads the Spring 2025 CTL Book Club discussing “Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth” by Daniel R. Porterfield.

Michigan Tech’s new Essential Education program is launching next fall. The program is designed to help students develop 12 Essential Abilities — some of which are mindsets, such as engaging in civic life, collaborating effectively, applying creativity to touch problems, and welcoming new challenges. This recently released book helps college faculty and staff design coursework and experiences that achieve these objectives.

The Spring 2025 CTL Book Club meeting dates are Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and March 4. All meetings will be held in Library 243 at 3 p.m. All book club participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book.

For additional information, questions, accommodation requests or to sign up for the book club, please contact Barr at nbbarr@mtu.edu.

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C-Cubed Luncheons are Back!

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, Jan. 9:

• Meatball Sub
• Ratatouille with Cannellini Beans (V) (VG)
• Italian Vegetables (V) (VG)
• Minestrone Soup (V) (VG)
• Italian Chopped Salad
• Cookie Platter (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.

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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 today, Jan. 8, from 9-10 a.m. MUB Ballroom B.

Topic: Meet the New Faces in EHS

Enjoy a hot beverage and snacks while we introduce you to the new faces in EHS. Who’s on the other side of the SafetySkills emails? Who’s helping you work through the incident and injury reporting process? Who’s available to help with your safety issues in your lab, shop, art studio, office and other workplaces?

Mark your calendars and come meet the EHS staff — and bring us your questions! These Safety Round Tables are a great time to 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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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum & Gift Shop Open for the New Year

Happy New Year! The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum has reopened for the New Year, resuming normal business hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is waived for Michigan Tech students, staff and faculty with a valid Tech ID.

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Spring MTU Aquatics: Register Now!

Registration for spring 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs is open!

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)

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

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 demand.

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Diversity Literacy Online Workshop Spring Courses Available

The Diversity Literacy Online Workshop training (DLOW) continues to be offered during the spring semester and there is still room in all spring courses. Up-to-date DLOW training status is required to serve on faculty hiring and tenure and promotion committees.

The workshop dates can be found on the training website. Faculty should use the online registration form (scroll down to the bottom of the page) and please allow 24-48 hours for processing.

The workshop is organized as a three-week asynchronous online course in Canvas (with 2-3 hours of work per week) covering legal aspects of hiring and promotion processes, building literacy in recognizing unconscious bias, and cultivating diversity-centered practices. For those who have already taken the full three-week course, there are one-week refresher courses that engage with new research and current best practices with respect to hiring and retention of a diverse faculty. A refresher course is required once every four years to maintain a current status. Those with expired status are required to take the full course.

See the Diversity Literacy Training Status page for a list of current training status for all faculty (ISO sign on required).

DLOW training cannot be offered on demand, so we appreciate everyone's proactive attention to maintaining training status. The provost's office will not grant exceptions to serve on search committees or PTR committees for faculty who are not current on their DLOW training.

The DLOW course content and format continue to be managed by faculty members in collaboration with the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX, distinguishing it from other training courses at Michigan Tech. Course content and format are reviewed and revised annually to continuously adapt to the landscape of hiring, retention and sense of belonging initiatives and needs at Michigan Tech with support from the Office of the Provost.

If you have any questions about the Diversity Literacy Online Workshop and training, contact Sarah Fayen Scarlett, DLOW administrator, at sfscarle@mtu.edu.

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Chaat House Indian Kitchen Now Open

Husky Eats is excited to announce the opening of a new retail concept, Chaat House Indian Kitchen, located in the former Tu Taco space in the Memorial Union Building's ground level.

Chaat House will offer tasty Indian dishes with classic ingredients like tandoori chicken, palak paneer and tandoori tofu tikka, classic sauces like tikka masala, classic curry and vindaloo, and chaats (samosa, tikka and vegetable pakora). They will offer classic sides like tarka dal, makhani dal, alu chole, cucumber raita and naan bread, and lassi drinks (mango or strawberry black pepper).

Visit the Husky Eats website to see all menu items and their ingredients.

Additionally, we are now offering convenient kiosk ordering in the Memorial Union Building for both Brkfst & Co. and Chaat House, in addition to the Boost mobile app ordering option.

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

Resume Workshop and Interview Prep

Wednesday, January 8, 12–1 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building, 220 Career Services

Students will learn how to develop a quality, properly formatted, and ATS-compatible resume. In addition, Advice and tips will be provided on how to impress employers during...

Meet & Greet with the Writing Center!

Wednesday, January 8, 3–5 p.m. | Walker Arts and Humanities Center, 107

Come by the Writing Center from 3-5 on Wednesday, December 8th to say hi, check out the space in 107 Walker and enjoy some snacks! If you've never been to the Writing Center...

Resume Workshop and Interview Prep

Wednesday, January 8, 4–5 p.m.

Students will learn how to develop a quality, properly formatted, and ATS-compatible resume. In addition, Advice and tips will be provided on how to impress employers during...

Weekly Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 5–6 p.m. | Fourth Floor of the MEEM

We meet on the fourth floor of the MEEM to discuss plans for the week and work on on going projects. All are welcome to attend.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, January 8, 6–8 p.m. | Wadsworth Annex (G11)

Join Jim Grider and our student staff in the Wads Annex to connect with others at Board Game Nights! Spend time practicing intentional self-care while destressing from...

Volleyball Middle School Development League

Wednesday, January 8, 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multipurpose Room

A four-week developmental program for middle school girls in grades 6, 7, & 8 to learn and improve their skills in preparation for the upcoming interscholastic season. This...

Vastness: Art, Sound, & Meditation

January 8, all day | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Vastness is an art exhibition and meditation lounge area installed at east end of the Van Pelt Opie reading room. Conceived by Anne Beffel, it...