January 28, 2025

The College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science’s 2024 Re:Generations Magazine has arrived in mailboxes across the country and is now available online as well.

In the issue’s Message from the Dean, David Flaspohler shares his first Re:Generations message with the CFRES community.

“After two years as dean, I can say with confidence and enthusiasm that the College is strong, faculty morale is high, and the spirit of learning among our students is vibrant,” he writes. “Our alumni continue to advance in their careers, which have expanded in scope in response to our broadening profession and new undergraduate degree programs.”

Read about the College’s achievements and adventures last year in the 2024 Regenerations Magazine.

On Jan. 11, Michigan Tech hosted its inaugural Zero Waste Hockey Game, achieving remarkable sustainability milestones. This initiative was a collaborative effort between MTU Athletics, Husky Eats and the Office of Sustainability and Resilience.

By the end of the game, the amount of waste collected for recycling and composting totaled 188 pounds. Notably, in the stands and suites, Husky fans contributed to diverting an impressive 98% of post-consumer food and packaging waste, resulting in only four pounds of waste being sent to the landfill. This success was achieved by fans diligently sorting their unwanted items into designated bins for compost, recycling, liquids or trash. Fans also tested their sustainable and recycling knowledge by answering trivia questions between periods and a few select fans participated in an on-ice “Tricycle Recycle” sorting game, competing for a prize.

This event highlights the significant environmental impact achievable through community collaboration. With the active participation of fans and the dedication of over 30 game day volunteers, the Husky community created a greener game day experience. Building on this success, Michigan Tech plans to continue its waste reduction efforts and implement zero waste initiatives at future games, demonstrating the power of collective action in fostering environmental sustainability.

Do you know a student who is passionate about sustainability and climate change? Please share with them the below leadership development funding opportunities, available thanks to generous gifts from Michigan Tech alumni.

For questions about either program, please reach out to Alan Turnquist at sustainability@mtu.edu.

• Frank Chernosky Climate Ambassador Award
  The Chernosky Award provides a partial tuition scholarship of $8,000 and a professional development and applied work fund of up to $1,600 to be used by August 2026. Awardees will also receive active mentorship from campus and/or external professionals to help them develop networks and skills for their future work. Upper level undergraduate students only. Applications are due March 14. Full details of the award and a link to the application are available on the Sustainability Blog.

• NextGen Climate Leaders Fund
  The NextGen Climate Leaders Fund supports current Michigan Tech students of any level (undergraduate or graduate) to pursue professional development opportunities and independent projects to build their network and skills to support climate change leadership. Students may apply for up to $1,000 of funding, with applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the 2025 calendar year pending availability of funds. A total of $10,000 is available. The types of activities that could be funded are flexible (conference travel and independent projects are examples), but students must articulate how the funds will develop leadership skills and their capacity to make a positive impact on climate change. To apply, students should fill out the 2025 NextGen Climate Leaders Fund application form.

The University Senate will convene Meeting 711 at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, in Chem Sci 102.

Those within the University community unable to attend in person have the option to attend the University Senate meeting via Zoom. Please note: You will need to log in to your MTU Zoom account to join the virtual meeting.

Senators are responsible for making their constituents aware of the agenda for this meeting. Senators who are unable to attend should arrange for their alternates to attend in their place.

View the agenda to Meeting 711.

Do you have a parking citation that hasn’t been paid? Looking for a way to get rid of that citation without paying? We have a solution for you that also helps our campus community. Student Affairs, the Husky Food Access Network and Transportation Services have teamed up to "can" your citations and support the HuskyFAN food pantry!

During the Can the Citation event, you can donate non-expired, nonperishable food items or personal care items to the HuskyFAN to remove a parking citation from your account.

Donation Information:

• One Full Brown Grocery Bag = $25 citation removed from your account.
• Eight 12 oz. Cans = $25 citation removed from your account.
• Four 12 oz. Cans = $10 citation removed from your account.

Donations will be accepted at the Dean of Students Office in the Administration Building starting on Monday, Feb. 3, and ending on Feb. 23.

All who donate will be entered into a parking pass raffle.

While numerous donations are appreciated, a maximum of three citations are eligible for removal from your account during the Can the Citation donation period.

Questions can be directed to deanofstudents@mtu.edu. Visit the HuskyFAN website today!

The Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) would like to invite you to attend the seminar given by the second department chair candidate.

A research seminar will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, in GLRC 202.

Thursday, Jan. 30
• Women's Basketball vs. Davenport, 5:30 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
• Men's Basketball vs. Davenport, 7:30 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege

Saturday, Feb. 1
• Tennis at Hillsdale
• Nordic Skiing at St. Scholastica CCSA Invitational
• Women's Basketball vs. Grand Valley State, Noon at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege
• Men's Basketball vs. Grand Valley State, 2 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ & FloCollege

Sunday, Feb. 2
• Tennis at Northwood
• Nordic Skiing at St. Scholastica CCSA Invitational

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Athletics News
Read more in the MTU Athletics weekly update.

Job Postings for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 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.

Stores Clerk, Chemical Stores (AFSCME posting dates Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2025 — 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.

College Digital Content Manager, University Marketing and Communications. 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.

NHL.com quoted Board of Trustees member John U. Bacon in a story about Michigan Tech’s presentation of the Board of Trustees Silver Medal to late alumnus Tony Esposito ‘67. The award was presented posthumously to Esposito’s family before the Michigan Tech hockey game against Northern Michigan on Friday, Jan. 24. WLUC TV6 also covered the presentation.

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Professor Emeritus Barry Solomon (SS) was quoted by Tech Xplore and 147 more news outlets in a story about a temporary freeze on federal permitting and loans for U.S. wind energy projects.

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MLive mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the overall growth in enrollment at Michigan’s public universities for the fall 2024 semester. Michigan Tech saw an increase in student enrollment, contributing to the state’s positive trend in higher education recovery post-pandemic with a 2.8% statewide rise in student numbers. 

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources mentioned Michigan Tech in a press release about the wrap-up of its 2024 Great Lakes fish surveys. The surveys provided data for collaborations with researchers from Michigan Tech and other regional universities.

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Michigan Tech Blue Key National Honor Society President Skyler Spitzley and Vice President Owen Armstrong were guests on the Jan. 26 episode of “Copper Country Today” radio program. The episode was titled “MTU Winter Carnival Preview.”

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Michigan Tech student Drew Edick was quoted by WLUC TV6 in a story about the fraternity Beta Sigma Theta’s work on their snow statue for Winter Carnival. The statue, part of this year’s theme, “Dragons, Knights, and Legendary Sights,” is being built during the four-week preparation period leading up to the event.

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WLUC TV6 and the Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about Heikinpäivä, the Finnish cultural festival in Hancock. The coverage highlighted participation by the Huskies Pep Band, as well as the involvement of Michigan Tech students Dane Matson and Julia Junkkala in the wife-carrying contest.

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NHL.com, Yahoo! Sports and BVM Sports mentioned Michigan Tech hockey forward Stiven Sardarian in stories highlighting his nomination for the 2025 Hobey Baker Award. Sardarian, in his first season with Michigan Tech, leads the Huskies with 29 points in 24 games and has more than doubled his production from the previous season.

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Utah’s Town Lift mentioned the Michigan Tech Nordic ski team junior student-athlete Wes Campbell in a story about his Top 10 finish at an International Biathlon Union Junior Cup in Poland. Campbell placed ninth in the 12-kilometer mass start race, marking a personal best in international competition.

Resume Printing at the Van Pelt and Opie Library

Today, Jan. 28, the Van Pelt and Opie Library is continuing its resume printing service in support of Career Fair!

Get assistance with printing up to 25 copies of your resume in the Exhibit Space on the first floor of the library between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. We will provide high-quality resume paper while supplies of it last.

To have your resume printed, email your PDF resume to 3Dlibrary@mtu.edu with the subject line "Resume for [your name]." Then, visit us on the first floor during these times and we will print while you wait.

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Invitation to Serve as a Judge for Michigan Tech's SURF Program

The Pavlis Honors College invites you to participate in the review and selection process for Michigan Tech's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. Your expertise and dedication to undergraduate research would be invaluable in evaluating applications for this impactful program and helping us support students in their academic and professional growth.

About SURF
The SURF program is designed to provide undergraduate students with an immersive, hands-on research experience over the summer. Participants will work closely with faculty mentors on meaningful research projects, contributing to their professional development and advancing knowledge in their field. For more information about the program, please visit the SURF website.

Judging Process
We would like to ask for your support in reviewing applications between Feb. 11 and Feb. 21. The judging process involves evaluating each applicant's materials based on five specific criteria, as well as providing feedback in a comments section.

Each application will consist of:

• A two-page project proposal written by the student
• A faculty mentor recommendation

The evaluation form will consist of five scored criteria and space for you to provide written feedback on each application. Your insights will be crucial in selecting students for this highly competitive program.

Please complete our brief registration form to confirm your participation. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to contact Chris Hohnholt at cahohnho@mtu.edu.

We truly appreciate your willingness to support undergraduate research at Michigan Tech, and look forward to your participation in the review process!

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All-Nighter Fire Pit Volunteers

Help Blue Key National Honor Society this All-Nighter by volunteering to help at a fire pit. Responsibilities include stoking the fire and making sure visitors stay safe near the fire pit. If interested, please sign up on the All-Nighter Fire Pit Spreadsheet.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Skyler Spitzley at bkpresident@mtu.edu.

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CTL/IdeaHub Lunch and Learn: Course Innovation

Tuesday, January 28, 12–1 p.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for the following opportunity: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13801954 Location: Memorial Union - Ballroom A Description: Join IDEAhub...

Spring 2025 Career Fair

Tuesday, January 28, 12–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC)

For the best career fair experience, download and use the CareerFair+ app: https://app.careerfairplus.com/mtu_mi/ Career Fair is exciting and sometimes overwhelming—but it...

La Peña - Spanish Conversation Hour

Tuesday, January 28, 5–6 p.m. | Walker Arts and Humanities Center, 120A

Join us for our next La Peña Spanish conversation hour! All levels of Spanish are welcome, and you don't need to be taking a Spanish class to participate. Stop by, chat and...

Houston Alumni Social

Tuesday, January 28, 6 p.m. | Great Heights Brewing Company

Michigan Tech alumni and friends are invited to join Mike Mullins, chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering, for an alumni social on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6-8...

NCSA General Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 6–7 p.m. | Chem-Sci 102

A weekly meeting where we cover what's going on in the organization, often followed by a guest presenter, then discussion of what's going on in the world of tech.

Bible Study - John

Tuesday, January 28, 7:00–8:45 p.m. | His House Campus House

Join us as we continue to study the Gospel of John this semester! Who is Jesus? Who did he claim to be? If you are a seasoned Christian or just exploring your...

Ice Bowling

Tuesday, January 28, 10 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC)

Winter Carnival Special Event for participating organizations. Teams consisting of no more than ten members will compete in this version of bowling on ice. One team member...