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1. Groundbreaking Climate Change Expert to Speak at Midyear Commencement |
by Marcia Goodrich, senior writer
Michigan Tech will honor the achievements of approximately 300 graduates Saturday, Dec. 13, at Midyear Commencement. A total of 260 undergraduate degrees, 27 master's degrees and 16 PhD degrees will be awarded.
Susann Blake Nordrum, who earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1986, will deliver the commencement address and receive an Honorary PhD in Sustainable Science and Engineering. Her work on climate change with Chevron resulted in her appointment to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. As a member of the panel, she became one of the lead authors of the UN's 2006 guidelines for developing national greenhouse gas inventories.
For this work, the group shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former vice president Al Gore. The prize recognized the leading contributors, including Nordrum, for compiling key information on climate change that can be used as the basis for informed policymaking.
Nordrum began her career at Chevron as a process engineer and is now the facilities team manager at the Chevron Energy Technology Company in Richmond, Calif. She manages greenhouse gas mitigation for the company's refining, production and power-generation facilities in California. The state is embarking on an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and she expects Chevron's efforts will eventually serve as a model for industries worldwide.
Also at commencement, Jason Cousineau will receive the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Cousineau earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1998 and is now a senior product development engineer with Engineered Machined Products, of Escanaba. The company develops technologies to improve engine cooling, increase fuel economy, reduce emissions and improve overall engine efficiency. Since joining the company, Cousineau has received several patents and was honored by Design News Magazine, which presented him with its Excellence in Design award in 2004 for his work in advanced filtration technology.
Cousineau has also served as an advisor and sponsor for several student initiatives at Michigan Tech. |
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2. Reminder: Deadline for Year-End Donations to Michigan Tech Dec. 31 |
by Paula Nutini
Many donors make year-end gifts to the University in order to benefit from a tax deduction for the current year. If any department on campus receives a contribution (either through the mail or delivered in person) intended for credit in 2008, please forward it to the Tech Fund and include the envelope and supporting documents.
Credit card donations and gifts of cash or checks will be accepted at the Tech Fund office (Citizens Bank Building, seventh floor) until 3 p.m. on Dec. 31. A credit card contribution can be made online until 11:55 p.m. on Dec. 31 at www.mtf.mtu.edu/give.
Tech relies on the goodwill of donors, and processing their gifts in an efficient and timely manner is crucial to nurture that goodwill. |
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3. Retirement Social for James Gale Dec. 12 |
The School of Business and Economics invites you to a reception for Professor James Gale on Friday, Dec. 12, 3-5 p.m. in the Academic Office Building.
Gale, who has served the School as a professor of economics, will retire Dec. 31, after 37 years of service. His Michigan Tech career began in September 1971. Please stop by and join fellow faculty, staff and students in wishing him the best in his retirement.
Light refreshments will be served. |
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4. Reminder: The Rozsa Sparkles with the Lights of the Season, Tree Auction Open House Tomorrow |
submitted by the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
A myriad of twinkling lights in a forest of Christmas trees greets visitors to the Fifth Annual Christmas Tree Silent Auction in the Horner Lobby of the Rozsa Center. The beautiful holiday display will continue through Dec. 12 and is open to the public at no charge. Join us for our open house reception tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the lobby.
Hours for this year's display are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, as well as during scheduled Rozsa events.
The 20 themed trees have been beautifully decorated by gifted area artists and businesses. Some trees are elegant and gorgeous, others are fun and funky, but all are creative and original. The trees range in size from tabletop to four-feet-high displays and are easily transportable.
Walk through our glorious Christmas forest and place a bid on your favorite tree--or consider one (or more) as a unique gift for a colleague, friend or family member. And, of course, all proceeds from the silent auction benefit a worthwhile cause--the Class Acts Program.
Bids will be taken on the Christmas trees through the intermission of the 7:30 p.m. performance of "A Celtic Christmas" with the Boys of the Lough on Friday, Dec. 12. Winning bids will be announced immediately following the show. Bid numbers are available from the Rozsa Center Box Office.
For more information, call the Rozsa Box Office at 487-3200. |
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5. Holiday Hours for Offices of Sponsored Programs, Research and Integrity Compliance, and Technology and Economic Development to Begin Dec. 22 |
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The Sponsored Programs (SPO), the Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) and the Technology and Economic Development (TED) Offices will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30. The offices will be closed on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. If you are aware that you will need proposal submission services during these days, please alert the SPO before the holiday break. |
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6. Reminder: Last Day to Purchase Tickets for Customer Appreciation Buffet |
Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the 11th Annual Customer Appreciation Buffet, to be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the Memorial Union Isle Royale Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with entertainment beginning at 11:15 a.m. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
Tickets, $7.95 per person, are available until 5 p.m. at the Rozsa Box Office, Tech Express Service Center, SDC Central Ticket Office or online at www.tickets.mtu.edu . Please provide your department name when asked for a company name.
For more information about the buffet, including a menu that you'll appreciate, visit www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/ttoday/previous.php?issue=20081030&id=6604&nav=1#7 . |
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7. Auditions for Tech Theatre Productions to Begin Jan. 13 |
submitted by Visual and Performing Arts
Open auditions for the Tech Theatre spring productions "The Dining Room" and "The Robber Bridegroom" will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13, and Thursday, Jan. 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. Auditions for "The Dining Room" will take place in McArdle Theatre (Walker 207), and for "Robber Bridegroom," in the Band Room (Rozsa 208, enter from second floor of Walker). Holding the auditions on two nights allows actors to audition for both shows if they wish.
Scripts and music may be borrowed now from the Visual and Performing Arts office to help prepare for auditions.
"The Dining Room," a comedy by A. R. (Pete) Gurney, is a series of 18 scenes that depict life in a New England family over 50 years. Some are funny, others are poignant, but all are insightful. Six to 12 actors play all 59 characters, so a variety of actors is needed. Dennis Kerwin, lecturer in the Theatre and Electronic Media Performance class and a veteran of Hollywood films and television, will be a featured artist in the play.
Performance dates for "The Dining Room" are Feb. 25-28 in McArdle Theatre. Rehearsal begins Sunday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m., with a Sunday-to-Friday rehearsal schedule. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal during the first three weeks, although everyone will be in rehearsal on Fridays. Beginning about Feb. 12, actors will need to be available for all rehearsals. Rehearsal times will vary, with most running from 4 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 10 p.m.
More information on "The Dining Room" is available from Roger Held, rheld@mtu.edu or 487-1080.
"The Robber Bridegroom," a folk musical set in 18th-century Mississippi territory, including the Natchez Trace, will be performed April 9-11 in the Rozsa Center. The plot involves a mischievous robber who sets out to steal the daughter of a wealthy planter. The trouble is, she's quite willing to be stolen, although not by him. Colorful characters abound in this charming folktale. The music offers a variety of styles, including bluegrass, country ballads and western folk dances.
Auditioners for "The Robber Bridegroom" will sing the chorus parts together and then perform individually the selections they've prepared in advance. Callbacks to read will occur the following week.
Music rehearsals for "Robber Bridegroom" will be held twice a week in February, with regular Sunday-through-Thursday rehearsals beginning March 4 (except during Tech's spring break, March 7-14). For more information, contact Director Patricia Helsel at 487-3283 or helsel@mtu.edu .
Audition Music Packets, which contain descriptions of the characters, instructions and music, are available from the Visual and Performing Arts office, Walker 209, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. |
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8. Mandatory Training for All Investigators of IRB or IACUC Applications to Be Completed by Jan. 1 |
submitted by Research Integrity and Compliance
In compliance with federal regulations, Michigan Tech requires that all faculty, staff and students involved in the use of human or animal subjects in research and teaching complete appropriate training. This requirement is met by successfully completing the appropriate Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) modules. This training will be required to be completed by Jan. 1, 2009, by all investigators for all new IRB or IACUC applications submitted for review regardless of funding.
For more information from the IRB committee chair, Susan Amato-Henderson, instructions for accessing the CITI site, and IRB guidelines, see www.mtu.edu/research/administration/integrity-compliance/review-boards/human-subjects/human-training.html .
For more information from the IACUC committee chair, Tammy Haut-Donahue, instructions for accessing the CITI site, and IACUC guidelines, see www.mtu.edu/research/administration/integrity-compliance/review-boards/animal-subjects/animal-training.html .
If you have any questions, feel free to contact either Cheryl Gherna or Joanne Polzien in the office at 487-2902, or email cagherna@mtu.edu . Our office would be happy to assist you in registering to complete this training. |
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9. Sale Extravaganza at the Campus Bookstore, University Images to Begin Today |
submitted by the Campus Bookstore
The holidays are here, and the Campus Bookstore and University Images is celebrating with super specials.
The 12 days of Christmas 50-percent-off sale will run from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 19. Every day, something new will be featured for 50 percent off, including Michigan Tech hooded sweatshirts, T-shirts, sweatpants, caps, knit hats, kids' clothing, women's apparel, Dress for Success clothing and souvenirs. Check with us daily at University Images, 487-2969, or the Campus Bookstore, 487-2410, for what's on sale.
The 20-percent-off Customer Appreciation Sale will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at both stores. Get 20 percent off almost everything for one big day!
Last but not least, the Bookstore has some discontinued white Apple MacBooks, originally $1,199, now on sale for $1,049 while supplies last. Don't forget, you can pay for Apple Computers with payroll deduction.
Shop on campus this year, and save! |
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10. "A Celtic Christmas" Dec. 12 with The Boys of the Lough |
submitted by the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
Celtic and international legend The Boys of the Lough will perform seldom-heard traditional and folk holiday music from Ireland, the Shetland Islands and England on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rozsa Center.
The concert, "A Celtic Christmas," is part of an 11-city tour that kicked off Nov. 29 with a live appearance on National Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion," hosted by Garrison Keillor.
This seasonal event combines music handed down through generations with the lore of pagan winter solstice rituals, rare carols and tunes, folk stories and classic Celtic cheer to celebrate the season. The ancient Celts spent the long, dark nights of winter entertaining each other with music and storytelling, and The Boys of the Lough infuse the same warmth and spirit into their program.
The lively acoustic jigs, reels, waltzes and tunes are played primarily on fiddle, button accordion, flute, tin whistle, guitar, concertina and mandolin. Some of the ballads and folk songs are sung in the sean nos style without accompaniment and, on occasion, in the Gaelic language.
This holiday tour is the 71st tour of the US by the Boys of the Lough since 1967. Over the years, the ensemble has been featured on the Garrison Keillor show 23 times. The Rozsa performance is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these enchanting musical legends. The Boys of the Lough debuted a new CD for this holiday tour, "Midwinter Live," a live performance of the instrumental arrangements and songs from the holiday concert. Selected tracks can be heard at www.boysofthelough.com . The CD will be available for purchase at the concert. "Midwinter Live" is the ensemble's 21st album produced over their 40-year history. Two albums by the Boys of the Lough have received Grammy nominations.
This event is sponsored by the Katherine M. Bosch Endowment.
Tickets for the general public are $25 and $20; Michigan Tech student prices are $20 and $15 (student ID required). To purchase tickets, contact the Rozsa Box Office at 487-3200, the SDC Central Ticket Office at 487-2073, Tech Express (Memorial Union) at 487-3308, or go to http://tickets.mtu.edu . No refunds, exchanges or late seating, please. |
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11. SBE Candidate Seminar Wednesday |
Junhong Min, from the School of Business at SUNY at New Paltz, will present a seminar, "Relationship Memory and Performance: An Empirical Test of Governance Value Determinants in Inter-Firm Relationships," Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1-2 p.m. in Fisher 133.
Min is a candidate for a marketing faculty position in the School of Business and Economics. |
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12. Seminar Dec. 17 on Tech-Based Business Start-ups |
The Technology and Economic Development office at Michigan Tech and the MTEC SmartZone will hold a one-hour seminar, "Tech-Based Start-ups, Trends, Drivers and Opportunities for Michigan Tech Faculty and Students," Wednesday, Dec. 17, at noon in the Ford Conference Room at the Advanced Technology Development Complex, 1402 E. Sharon Ave., Houghton.
All members of the Michigan Tech campus are welcome. The seminar is free, and no registration is required.
The seminar will be led by Jim Baker, director of Technology and Economic Development, and Jon Leinonen, program manager of the MTEC SmartZone. Seminar topics include the significance of innovation and entrepreneurship coming from universities, local examples of entrepreneurial start-ups with Michigan Tech and an overview of the support services available to the campus community for starting companies based on University innovations.
"We realize that innovation without entrepreneurship generally yields minimal local impact," said Leinonen. "Michigan Tech and the SmartZone are actively collaborating to foster more university start-up activity in the community. This model has shown great success in the past and holds enormous promise for our economic future."
For more information, contact Leinonen at jleinonen@mtecsz.com or 487-7004. |
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13. Memorial Union Menus |
This Week's Specials at The Grill
Monday, Dec. 8--Breakfast, Pancakes and Eggs $3.50 (two buttermilk pancakes and two eggs cooked to order with a small coffee; Lunch, Grilled Turkey and Swiss $3.50 (Make it a value meal and get a small fry and 20-ounce soda for $2.50 more)
Tuesday, Dec. 9--Breakfast, The Barn Buster $4.95 (three fresh eggs cooked to order, two sausage or bacon, hash browns, toast and coffee); Lunch, Two-Fer-Tuesday $3.95 (two cheeseburgers, a small fry and a 20-ounce soda)
Wednesday, Dec. 10--Breakfast, Breakfast Pizza $3.25; Lunch, Cheddar Veggie Grillers $2.75 (grilled rye bread topped with cheddar cheese, diced peppers and ranch dressing)
Thursday, Dec. 11--Breakfast, Western Omelet (filled with bell peppers, onion and ham), toast and coffee $3.95; Lunch, Zesty Ranch Chicken Wraps $3.99
Friday, Dec. 12--Breakfast, 1..2..3.. Breakfast $3.95 (one pancake, two eggs, three sausage and coffee); Lunch, Pepperoni Pizza Burgers $2.50 (Make it a value meal and get a small fry and a 20-ounce soda for $2.50 more)
This Week's Special at Peppers & Pickles Deli
Greek Chicken Wraps $3.99
Specials at Mubsterz Pizza
Monday--Pizza Slice and a 20-ounce Fountain Soda $3.99
Tuesday--Two Pizza Slices $5.50
Wednesday--Pizza Slice and Two Cheese Sticks $4.95
Thursday--Pizza Slice and Small Salad $4.95
Friday--Pizza Slice, 20-ounce soda and small salad $5.50
Union Buffet Served Daily, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Buffet Pricing
Plate and Take Out Containers: Small, $2; Medium, $4; Large, $6
Daily Menu Available at www.dining.mtu.edu .
Chicken Caesar Salad
Served Daily, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $4.75 |
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14. Job Postings |
Staff job descriptions are available in the Human Resources Office or at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/postings . For more information regarding staff positions, call 487-2280 or email jobs@mtu.edu .
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 Postings 12/08/08
Associate Director of Immigration and Faculty HR
Human Resources
Data Analyst
Human Resources
Employment Services Coordinator
Human Resources
Operations Manager/Senior Research Engineer
Sustainable Futures Institute
Position duration is dependent upon external funding
Graphic Designer
University Marketing and Communications
Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer. |
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