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1. Tech, MTEC to Accept Grant for Former UPPCO Building at Ceremony Friday |
Michigan Tech and the Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation (MTEC) SmartZone will accept a check for $3.02 million in a ceremony at the former UPPCO building in Houghton at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Sen. Carl Levin is scheduled to speak.
The funds from a US Economic Development Administration business incubator grant will be used for renovations and "greening" of the building, which Michigan Tech purchased in July.
MTEC, a private, nonprofit corporation, manages the SmartZone, which is an economic development and high-tech business incubator serving Houghton and Hancock. The University and MTEC were co-applicants for the federal grant.
The MTEC SmartZone is leasing long-term space in the former UPPCO building. Other tenants will include high-tech and start-up businesses. The University will also have some administrative offices there. |
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2. Reminder: DiversiTea Today |
October's DiversiTea will be held today, Thursday, Oct. 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge. The featured presenter is Associate Professor Ciro Sandoval (Humanities), who will speak on the resilience of Andean indigenous cultures.
DiversiTeas are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. |
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3. Session Facilitators Sought for Annual Leadership Symposium |
The annual Leadership Symposium event allows Michigan Tech students to develop their leadership skills through a series of interactions and presentations surrounding leadership and its importance in the context of being a college student. The Office of Student Activities is currently searching for potential presenters to facilitate sessions on student leadership.
Sessions at this year's Leadership Symposium will address each of five core competencies of leadership, allowing students to gain knowledge and skills in the following areas:
* self-awareness
* communication
* teamwork
* ethical practices
* social responsibility
The call for programs submission form can be found at www.sa.mtu.edu/stulife/leadership/leadershipsymposium/ . Proposals will be accepted until Friday, Oct. 17.
If you have any questions, contact Jason Bergeron, assistant director for Greek life and leadership, at jtberger@mtu.edu or 487-1963. |
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4. Recipients of Fall 2008 Finishing Fellowships Announced |
The Graduate School has announced the recipients of the Finishing Fellowships for fall 2008.
The following PhD students will receive one-time finishing fellowships:
* Clara Anton Fernandez (SFRES)
* Justin Keske (ME-EM)
* Diane Miller (Humanities)
* Laura Walz (Biomedical Engineering)
The fellowships are made possible by the Graduate School and the generous support of the following Michigan Tech endowments:
* Neil V. Hakala Endowed Fellowship
* Charles L. Lawton Endowed Fellowship
More information about the fellowships and students can be found at www.gradschool.mtu.edu/financial/ff.html .
If you have any questions regarding these fellowships, contact Debra Charlesworth at ddc@mtu.edu . |
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5. New Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Nanotechnology Available |
submitted by Professor John Jaszczak (Physics)
Michigan Tech now offers an interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Nanotechnology. Visit http://nano.mtu.edu/nanogradcert.htm for details about this new certificate program, which is open to all degree-seeking, as well as non-degree-seeking, students enrolled in the Graduate School.
The program's goals are
* to deepen students' understanding of technical aspects of nanoscale science, technology and engineering;
* to encourage students to pursue related interdisciplinary course work outside their major;
* to be flexible and allow participation by students in diverse majors; and
* to familiarize students with the real and perceived societal implications of nanotechnology and other emerging technologies, which span from economics to ethics to politics. |
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6. Discontinued Apple Computer Deals, Free Printers at Campus Bookstore |
submitted by the Campus Bookstore
Hurry into the Campus Bookstore and check out their selection of discontinued Apple computers while supplies last:
* MacBook Pro: originally $1,799, now $1,399
* MacBook black: originally $1,399, now $1,199
* MacBook 2.4 ghz: originally $1,199, now $1,099
* MacBook 2.1 ghz: originally $999, now $899
Plus, get a free printer while supplies last. |
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7. Fidelity Investments Consultations to Be Held Oct. 27, 28 |
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Fidelity Investments will be on campus to conduct one-on-one consultations Monday, Oct. 27, and Tuesday, Oct. 28. To sign up for a time, call 800-642-7131 or go to www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservations . |
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8. Pavlis Institute Nominations Being Sought |
submitted by the Pavlis Institute
The Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership is soliciting faculty and staff recommendations of students from all disciplines to join the program. To be eligible, the student must be an undergraduate with a minimum of three years remaining on campus before graduation.
The program involves a series of seminars, course work, practicums and a summer international experience all devoted to developing and honing leadership and communication skills. A limited number of scholarships are available to help defray the costs associated with the required summer travel and course work components. A Certificate in Global Technological Leadership is awarded upon successful completion of the program. Additional information about the program can be found at www.pavlisinstitute.mtu.edu .
To be considered, the student must submit an application, a letter of recommendation and a resume/information sheet. For admission in January 2009, application materials must be received by Dec. 1.
If you know a student you feel would be an asset to and benefit from the program, please encourage them to apply. Inquiries about the Pavlis Institute and application requests should be directed to Paige Hackney, phackney@mtu.edu or 487-4371. |
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9. "Clearly Marked" Today in McArdle Theatre |
S. Bear Bergman, theater artist, writer and activist, will present "Clearly Marked" at the McArdle Theatre today, Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. This presentation is part of GLBT History Month.
"Clearly Marked" is a smart, heart-filled, humorous, touching piece about life as a gender outlaw in today's world. This presentation, open to the public, is brought to campus by the Graduate School, Keweenaw Pride, special assistant to the president for diversity, Graduate Student Council, Educational Opportunity, Office of the Provost, Human Resources, Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Visiting Women and Minority Lecturer/Scholar Series and the Safe Place Program. |
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10. "Mining in the Movies" Film Compilation by Tech Archivist to Debut Today |
"Mining in the Movies," a compendium of video clips depicting the mining industry in films, will be presented at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 16, in Fisher 138. The event, open to the public free of charge, is co-sponsored by the Michigan Tech Archives and the Quincy Mine Hoist Association.
Erik Nordberg (Van Pelt/Opie Library) compiled the material to explore how Hollywood has presented mining history to the public at large.
"Mining is an important part of the Keweenaw's local heritage," says Nordberg, "but what does it mean to the average person living outside a mining district? One measure is through the mainstream movies that people see in their local cinema."
Including clips from more than two dozen films, the presentation will explore a variety of themes. "I've avoided looking at documentary films and tried to see how mining and the mining industry are used by screenwriters and directors as vehicles for larger issues about labor, gender and community," says Nordberg.
Some of the featured movies, such as "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948), are clearly about mining themes, while others feature mining in unexpected moments. From a group of Disney dwarves in a diamond mine to Clint Eastwood singing an underground mining song, movies help to shape the public's perception of the mineral industry.
The presentation will include some adult themes, so children are discouraged from attending. |
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11. Jazz Showcase Oct. 24-25 |
submitted by Visual and Performing Arts
Michigan Tech's outstanding jazz program opens its season on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, when four ensembles present the annual Jazz Showcase in McArdle Theatre, in the Walker Arts and Humanities Center. It's jazz in many styles, from cool blues to the latest funk, played by the Jazz Lab Band, R&D Big Band, Momentum (on Friday) and Jaztec (on Saturday), all directed by Mike Irish. "This fall concert is always a high," Irish says. "You can feel the excitement. The bands are so charged up to share this music."
The music starts at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. Tickets are available from the Rozsa Center Box Office (487-3200, www.tickets.mtu.edu ) and at the door. Prices are $10 general public, $5 students, free for Michigan Tech students thanks to the Experience Tech fee. |
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12. Biological Sciences Seminar Friday |
David Dixon will present "Bioterrorism" Friday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. in Dow 642 as part of the Biological Sciences Seminar Series.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Emily Betterly at egbetter@mtu.edu . |
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13. SBE Candidate Seminar Today |
Soonkwan Hong, from the University of Texas-Pan American, will present a seminar, "For Whom the Consumer Retorts: Consumer Identity, Cultural Conditions and the Ramification and Re-Integration of the Market Through Co-optation," today, Thursday, Oct. 16, 1-2 p.m. in Fisher 325.
Hong is a candidate for a marketing faculty position in the School of Business and Economics. |
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14. In the News |
Michigan Tech is featured in this Detroit News story on a predicted decline in the number of Michigan high school graduates: click here.
PR Director Jenn Donovan got the railway engineering program into this Pittsburgh Press-Gazette story about unusual majors: click here. |
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15. Job Posting |
Faculty job descriptions can be found at www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/facpers/facvac.htm . For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.
Staff Job Posting
10/17/08-10/23/08
Office Assistant 5
Local Technical Assistance Program/Technology Development Group
UAW internal and external posting
Position duration dependent upon external funding
Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer. |
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16. Free Staging in Memorial Union |
submitted by the Memorial Union
The Memorial Union is offering up its old staging for free. There are 17 eight-foot-by-four-foot pieces of staging (on two carts) and two sets of stairs. Whoever takes it needs to be able to haul it away (it's pretty darn heavy).
If you are interested, contact Cynthia Hodur at cmhodur@mtu.edu .
University property may only be transferred between departments; it may not be given or sold to individuals. |
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