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1. Cook Named Regional Vice President of NASPA |
Vice President for Student Affairs Les Cook was recently voted vice president of region IV-East of NASPA. NASPA ( http://www.naspa.org/ ), the association for student affairs administrators in higher education, has over 11,000 members at 1,400 campuses worldwide. Its aim is to help ensure student success at its member institutions.
NASPA region IV-East includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario.
As a regional vice president, Cook will sit on NASPA's board of directors. His three-year term will begin in March 2009. |
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2. Artists, Vintage-car Owners, Musicians Needed for Tin Lizzie Day June 28 |
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Artists and crafters, vintage-car owners and musicians are currently being sought for this year's Tin Lizzie Day Vintage Car and Craft Show, which will be held at the Ford Center in Alberta on Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, please contact Kari Price at kalprice@mtu.edu or 906-524-6181. |
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3. Nominations Open for Student Leadership Awards |
It is that time of year again when we honor our brightest, most motivated and adventurous student leaders and scholars. On behalf of the University, Student Affairs is seeking nominations for the President's Award for Leadership, Vice President for Student Affairs Service Award and various other student leadership awards. The recipients will be honored at the spring student awards ceremony, which will be held on Sunday, April 27.
Now is the time to recognize students for their commitment, enthusiasm and leadership. Please take a minute to nominate a student, advisor or organization for an award; for each nomination, your name will be placed in a drawing.
We have designed a website with links to each of the different awards to simplify the nomination process. You can view award information and complete your online nomination at www.sa.mtu.edu/awards/ . Please carefully review the requirements
for each award. Nominations need to be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7.
If you have any questions, please contact Lynda Heinonen at 487-1832 or lheinone@mtu.edu . |
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4. Application Deadline for Sabbatical Leave March 15 |
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The deadline for faculty to apply for sabbatical leave is March 15. See www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/prov/hiring/sabbatical.htm for application forms and requirements. The Sabbatical Committee requests that applications be submitted as soon as possible for review. If you have questions, contact Stan Vitton, current chair of the University Sabbatical Leave Committee, at vitton@mtu.edu . |
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5. Midwinter Band Festival Features Guest Conductor Dennis Zeisler |
"Come hear the music play!" One of the country's most admired college band directors, Dennis Zeisler, comes to Michigan Tech this week to conduct workshops with the Superior Wind Symphony, Michigan Tech's select student band, and to direct the Midwinter Band Festival on Saturday. The concert, to be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Rozsa, features the Wind Symphony honed to its very best by Zeisler and Nick Enz, Michigan Tech's director of bands.
Zeisler is director of bands, chair of the music department, and professor of clarinet and saxophone at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., where he has taught for more than 20 years. In addition to directing renowned college music ensembles, he is an acclaimed clarinet soloist and has been featured in concerts with many bands and orchestras, including the University of Michigan Symphony Band, the Detroit Concert Band, and the United States Military Academy Band at West Point. He is founder and conductor of the Virginia Wind Symphony, a professional wind group made up primarily of music educators from throughout the southeastern Virginia area.
Tickets for Saturday's concert, $11 for the general public and $7 for students, are available from the Rozsa Box Office, 487-3200 and www.tickets.mtu.edu , and at the door. |
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6. Biomechanics Seminar Friday |
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The Department of Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education will host a tenure-track faculty candidate in the area of human biomechanics Friday, Feb. 22. Jian Lui will present "Preventing Fall Accidents Using Ambulatory Measurement Technology" from 3:05 to 3:55 p.m. in SDC 237. All interested persons are welcome. |
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7. MEEM Graduate Seminar Thursday |
Professor Oleg Yakimenko, of the Department of Mechanical and Astronautical Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., will give a presentation, "Rapid Prototyping of GN&C Algorithms for Aerospace Vehicles," on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. in MEEM 112.
For more information or an abstract, email JoAnne Stimac at jstimac@mtu.edu . |
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8. Proposals in Progress |
Catherine Tarasoff (SFRES/ESC), Tom Pypker (SFRES/ESC) and Linda Nagel (SFRES/ESC), “Achieving Bond Release and Invasive Species Control through Copper-treated Sagebrush Transplants,” Office of Surface Mining
Colin Brooks (MTRI), “2008 State of the Upper Peninsula’s Environment Workshop,” EPA
Miguel Levy (Physics), “Thin Film Pyroelectric Detectors,” UES Inc.
Kimberley D. Brosofske (SFRES), “New Concept of Resource Use Efficiencies as the Mechanistic Foundation for Ecosystem Production: Tests through Ecosystem Manipulations of Ozark Forests,” University of Toledo
Michele H. Miller (ME-EM/MuSTI), Paul L. Bergstrom (ECE/MuSTI) and Sarah A. Green (Chemistry/MuSTI), “Detecting Non-volatile Explosives in Aqueous Solution,” SERDP
Andrew J. Burton (SFRES/ESC), “Collaborative LTREB Proposal: Long-term Ecosystem Response to Chronic Atmospheric Nitrate Deposition,” NSF
Thomas Pypker (SFRES/ESC), “Collaborative Research: Mountain Winds Reveal Ecosystem Processes in Complex Terrain,” NSF–Ecosystem Science
Ching-Kuang Shene (Computer Science) and John Lowther (Computer Science), “Computer Graphics = Rendering + Modeling + Animation + Postprocessing,” NSF
Jaime Camelio (ME-EM/P2A2/SFI) and William Kennedy (CTLFD), “Collaborative Research: Integration of Uncertainty Principles into the Engineering Curriculum through Hands-on Exploration of Physical Systems,” NSF/CCLI
Mary Raber (IIS) and Robert Warrington (IIS), “Collaborative Research: Validating Assessment Procedures for Developing Teamwork Competencies and Ethical Awareness in Undergraduate Interprofessional Education,” NSF–CCLI Phase II
Martin Thompson (Chemistry/BRC), “Biophysical Analysis of Polybromo-nucleosome Binding Dynamics,” NSF
Jim Baker (Tech. and Econ. Dev.) and Seth Donahue (Biomedical Engineering), “Reversing Ovariectomy-induced Osteoporosis with Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Parathyroid Hormone,” Michigan Universities Commercialization Initiative
Erich N. Ottem (ESHPE), “Role of Muscle-derived BDNF in Mice with Myopathy and Adult-onset Motor Deficits,” Muscular Dystrophy Association
Brian Barkdoll (CEE/MTTI), “Scour Countermeasures for Michigan: Phase I,” M-DOT
Haiying Liu (Chemistry/BRC), Yoke Khin Yap (Physics), Pushpalatha Murthy (Chemistry/BRC) and Martin Thompson (Chemistry/BRC), “Glyco-functionalized Boron Nitride Nanotubes for Bacteria and Virus,” USDA–CSREES
Lesley Lovett Doust (Provost Office/SFI), Donna Michalek (ME-EM/Provost Office), Margaret Gale (SFRES), William Predebon (ME-EM) and Chris S. Anderson (Institutional Diversity), “ADVANCE: Changing the Face of Michigan Tech.” NSF
Bo Chen (ME-EM), “Bio-inspired Network Framework for Self-organizing and Scalable Sensor Networks,” Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Ossama Abdelkhalik (ME-EM), “Orbit Determination Using Unit Position Vectors–A New Problem in Orbital Mechanics,” Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Shari Stockero (Cognitive and Learning Sciences), “Mentoring and Educating Teachers of Secondary Mathematics: Responding to Induction Challenges (METRIC)," Michigan State University
Reza Shahbazian-Yassar (ME-EM/MuSTI), Yoke K. Yap (Physics/MuSTI), Patricia Heiden (Chemistry/MuSTI), Gregory Odegard (ME-EM/MuSTI) and Yun Hu (MSE/MuSTI), “MRI: Acquisition of an In-situ AFM/STM-TEM System for Interdisciplinary Nano-research and Education at Michigan Tech,” NSF
Gerard Caneba (Chemical Engineering/CEBFM), “Automated Detection and Monitoring of Breast Cancer,” DOD CDMRP
Chung-Jui Tsai (SFRES/BRC) and Scott Harding (SFRES/BRC), “Developmental Networks of Resource Allocation, Partitioning and Lignification in Poplar,” DOE
Haiying Liu (Chemistry/BRC), “Near-infrared Nanopolymer Agents for Real-Time, In Vivo Imaging of Tumor Margins,” CFD Research Corporation
Robert Shuchman (MTRI), Joe Burns (MTRI), Chris Roussi (MTRI) and Wayne Pennington (GMES), “MRI: Development of a Distributed, Subsurface, Multidimensional Radar Imaging Test Bed,” NSF
Gerard Caneba (Chemical Engineering/CEBFM), “Planning and Collaborative Visits to the University of Marmara-Istanbul,” NSF
Nikola Subotic (MTRI), “Longview Project,” Optimetrics
Carl Anderson (ME-EM/APSRC), Jeffrey Naber (ME-EM/APSRC), Jeffrey Allen (ME-EM/APSRC), Jason Keith (Chemical Engineering/APSRC) and Scott Miers (ME-EM/APSRC), “MRI: Acquisition of a Set of Instruments to Enhance Multidisciplinary Renewable Energy Research and Instruction within the Michigan Tech Advanced Power System Research Center,” NSF
Shari Stockero (Cognitive and Learning Sciences), John Irwin (School of Technology), Susan Amato Henderson (Cognitive and Learning Sciences) and Kedmon Hungwe (Cognitive and Learning Sciences), “The Process of Learning Object Search, Selection, and Evaluation by STEM Teachers (PLOSSE),” NSF
Jacqueline E. Huntoon (Graduate School/SFI), David Shonnard (SFI/Chemical Engineering), John Sutherland (SFI/MEEM), Chris S. Anderson (SFI) and Brad Baltensperger (Cognitive and Learning Sciences), “A Sustainability Program with Integrated Resources for Education (ASPIRE)," NSF
Yoke Khin Yap (Physics/MuSTI) and Ravi Pandey (Physics/MuSTI), “International Collaboration in Chemistry: Discovery on Boron Nanotubes and Related Nanostructures,” NSF
Nikola Subotic (MTRI), “Advanced Electromagnetic System,” GTRI
Miguel Levy (Physics and MSE/MuSTI) and Amir A. Jalali (Physics/MuSTI), “Photonic State Coupling and Magnetically Tunable Photonic Bandgaps,” NSF
William Predebon (ME-EM), “SBIR Phase II–Optimization of Screw Geometry and Processing Conditions using Three-dimensional Simulation of Melting and Melt Flow in Twin-screw Extruders,” Plastic Flow, LLC
John Forsman (SFRES) and John Erickson (SFRES), “Improving the Performance of Sports Floors and Expanding the Use of Underutilized Hardwoods,” USDA Forest Service, Wood Education and Resource Center |
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9. Sports in Brief |
by Wes Frahm, director, athletic communications and marketing
What’s Happening This Week
All times are Eastern, and home events are italicized.
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Cager Club Luncheon, noon (Grant Hockey Ed Center)
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m. on WKMJ Mix 93.5 FM
#24 Women’s Basketball hosts Northern Michigan, 5:30 p.m. on WKMJ Mix 93.5 FM
Men’s Basketball hosts Northern Michigan, 7:30 p.m., live on WKMJ Mix 93.5 FM
Friday, Feb. 22
Men’s Tennis hosts Lake Superior State, 4 p.m.
Hockey at St. Cloud State, 8:07 p.m., live on WKMJ Mix 93.5 FM
Saturday, Feb. 23
Nordic Skiing at American Birkiebeiner (at Hayward, Wis.)
Men’s Tennis hosts Ripon, 1 p.m.
Hockey at St. Cloud State, 8:07 p.m., live on WKMJ Mix 93.5 FM
Last Week’s Results
Hockey (11-14-5, 7-11-4 WCHA)
Feb. 15—at Michigan Tech 5, # 12 Minnesota Duluth 2
Feb. 16—#12 Minnesota Duluth 3, at Michigan Tech 2
Women’s Basketball (19-6, 12-4 GLIAC)
Feb. 14—at #24 Michigan Tech 67, Saginaw Valley State 40
Feb. 16—Northwood 63, at #24 Michigan Tech 53
Men’s Basketball (12-12, 7-9 GLIAC)
Feb. 14—Saginaw Valey State 73, at Michigan Tech 68
Feb. 16—Northwood 57, at Michigan Tech 46
Men’s Tennis (1-4, 0-0 GLIAC)
Feb. 15—Bellarmine 9, Michigan Tech 0 (at Indianapolis, Ind.)
Feb. 16—Southern Indiana 9, Michigan Tech 0 (at Indianapolis, Ind.)
Nordic Skiing
Feb. 15-16—Michigan Tech men third of nine teams, women fifth of 10 teams at NCAA Central Regional (Biwabic, Minn.)
Top News of the Week
Rouleau Tallies Hat Trick as Huskies Split
The Michigan Tech hockey team earned a split with Minnesota Duluth over the weekend. Senior Peter Rouleau recorded a career-high five points in the Huskies’ 5-2 win Friday, Feb. 15. Rouleau’s night included two assists and a hat trick thanks to a short handed goal, a power play goal and an empty net goal. Tech fell by a 3-2 count on Saturday, Feb. 16, after the Bulldogs scored a last-minute goal. The Huskies will travel to St. Cloud State for a weekend series Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23.
Tech-Northern Rivalry Renews Wednesday at SDC Gym
Michigan Tech will host Northern Michigan in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference basketball doubleheader Wednesday, Feb. 20. The Tech women will look to remain atop the GLIAC North Division standings while the men seek to extend their lead over NMU in second place in the GLIAC North. Tipoff at the SDC Gym is set for 5:30 p.m. for the women and 7:30 p.m. for the men.
Three Skiers Earn All-region
Junior Chris Harvey earned all-region honors in both the 10-kilometer freestyle and the 15-kilometer classical. He finished ninth in the freestyle (29:53.8) and ninth in the classical (47:04.1). Sophomore Jesse Lang also earned all-region honors with his seventh place finish (45:58.6) in the classical race. Sophomore Jenna Klein earned all-region honors in the 10-kilometer classical with her eighth place finish (34:35.9). The official list of qualifiers for the 2008 NCAA Skiing Championships will be released Wednesday, Feb. 20.
Final Cager Club Luncheon Tuesday
The final Cager Club Luncheon of 2007-08 will take place Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Begg Conference Room of the Peter Grant Hockey Educational Center. Michigan Tech basketball coaches Kevin Luke and John Barnes will be the featured speakers. The luncheon starts at noon with a complimentary light lunch. All are welcome. |
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10. In the News: The Frozen Car |
The Frozen Car Project, located near the Van Pelt/Opie Library, has attracted the attention of the Chronicle of Higher Education, http://chronicle.com/news/article/3959/mother-nature-puts-campuss-automotive-artwork-on-ice ,
and the Boston Herald, www.bostonherald.com/blogs/entertainment/behind_the_wheel/?p=405 .
Read more at www.frozencar.com . |
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11. New Staff |
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Ann Kitalong-Will has joined the LTAP staff as a staff assistant/technical writer. She was previously employed as a product market specialist by Procal Inc. in Alpena. Kitalong-Will holds two degrees from Michigan Tech: a BA in STC and an MS in Rhetoric and Technical Communication. She is married to Cayce Will, has one child, Connor, lives in Houghton and is interested in the martial arts and self defense. |
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