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1. Board of Control Scheduled to Meet Thursday |
The Michigan Tech Board of Control will begin its regularly scheduled meeting at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 5, in Memorial Union Ballroom B.
Board members will consider more than $43 million in capital projects, including the first phase of the renovation of the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena, which will be funded entirely by private donations.
For the full Board agenda, see www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/ .
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2. Reminder: Industry Leader, Alumnus to Speak Wednesday |
Kanwal Rekhi, Michigan Tech alumnus and supporter, will give two talks on Wednesday, March 4--one on entrepreneurship in hard times, and one on India's economic rise and its ongoing educational and social problems.
"The Branding of India" will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, in Memorial Union Ballroom 1A.
"Entrepreneurship in Hard Times" will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, at the Advanced Technology Development Complex.
Both presentations are free and open to the public.
Rekhi is a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur who earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Tech in 1969. He and his wife, Ann, gave $5 million to help build the Rekhi Computer Science Hall.
His visit to campus is sponsored by the Michigan Tech Fund. |
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3. Sponsored Programs Accounting Needs to Expand Index Numbers |
submitted by Sponsored Programs
Due to the increase in sponsored funding projects over the past few years, we are running out of E2XXXX numbers to assign to sponsored projects. Therefore, Sponsored Programs Accounting needs to expand the index numbers to include "E4XXXX" index numbers for sponsor accounts. Cost share accounts will now include "E5" index numbers and mimic the associated "E4" sponsor account. For example, a sponsor account index E40101 would have a cost share index of E50101. Graduate Assistance Cost Share will remain "E3" accounts. If you have questions regarding this change, please contact Tammy LaBissoniere in the Sponsored Programs Accounting office at 487-2244. |
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4. Help Test the New Graduate School and Registrar Websites |
University Marketing and Communications has launched two new websites. The first is for the Graduate School, and the second is for the Registrar's Office.
You can help troubleshoot these beta versions by clicking on the bug icon on the right side of the page and sending an email describing your discovery.
To check out the Graduate School's website, visit www.mtu.edu/gradschool .
To check out the Registrar's website, visit www.mtu.edu/registrar . |
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5. Kangas Named to USTFCCA Academic Team |
by Ian Marks, assistant director of athletic communications
Michigan Tech senior Laura Kangas was named to the 2008 US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Cross Country Team. Kangas finished 48th at the regional meet and currently has a 3.98 GPA in applied ecology and environmental sciences.
"This award is a big honor for Laura," said head coach Joe Haggenmiller. "It shows all the hard work that she has put into both the classroom and athletics."
To qualify for All-Academic honors, a student-athlete must have completed at least 12 semester hours through the semester of competition. The student-athlete must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average and have placed in the top 30 percent of the total number of athletes eligible to compete at the respective regional championships, or in the top 50 percent of the field at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships.
A total of 242 Division II female student-athletes received 2008 USTFCCCA Cross Country All-Academic honors, representing 100 Division II institutions. |
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6. Entries Sought for Great Lakes Showcase |
Tuesday, March 10, is the deadline for entering this year's Great Lakes Showcase, the annual juried fine arts and crafts exhibition open to artists in all media, to be held April 27-May 3 in the McArdle Theatre. The artists' prospectus is available from Visual and Performing Arts (487-2067), from many UP art galleries and on the web at www.vpa.mtu.edu .
"This is an inclusive show that features many regional artists," says Mary Ann Beckwith, professor of art and exhibition chair. "Our model is the Copper Country Gallery Exhibition, which was a popular community event for 25 years." The Gallery Exhibition drew artists and visitors from throughout the Keweenaw, the UP and surrounding states from 1976 through 2000. The Great Lakes Showcase was inaugurated last year with the display of artwork from 79 artists.
The exhibit offers more than a dozen awards of merit determined by the juror, including Best of Show awards of $500 for both two- and three-dimensional work; a People's Choice award, determined by visitors to the exhibit; plus purchase awards by individual and corporate sponsors. Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring a purchase award may contact Beckwith (487-3285 or mabeckwi@mtu.edu ). This year's juror will be Pasqua Warstler, gallery and education director of the William Boniface Fine Arts Center, in Escanaba.
The Great Lakes Showcase will open with a reception for the public, artists and sponsors on Monday, April 27, and will run for six days, closing at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. |
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7. Memorial Union Spring Break Schedule |
Memorial Union hours for spring break follow:
* Friday, March 6--closed at 8 p.m.
* Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8--closed
* Monday and Tuesday, March 9 and 10--7 a.m.-6 p.m.
* Wednesday, March 11--7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.*
* Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13--7 a.m.-6 p.m.
* Saturday, March 14--Family Fun Day--10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
* Sunday, March 15--11 a.m.-1 a.m.
**Special hours on Wednesday, March 11: Due to a Law Enforcement Training Session on March 11, all areas will close early. The Food Mall and Corner Store will close at 1 p.m.; the Director's Office, Campus Bookstore, Student Activities, and Student Organizations will close at 2:30 p.m. The building will close at 2:30 p.m.
For a printable version of the building and individual office hours, click on the following link: www.mub.mtu.edu/Spring_Break_2009.pdf . |
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8. Place Your Cap and Gown Rental Orders for Commencement |
Spring Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. in the MacInnes Ice Arena of the Student Development Complex, and it's time to rent caps and gowns.
Faculty who need to rent a cap and gown should be measured before Friday, March 6, at the Campus Bookstore.
Any order placed after March 6 will be assessed an additional $10 shipping fee. After April 10, an additional $25 shipping fee will be assessed. After April 24, rentals cannot be guaranteed and you will be responsible for any applicable shipping fees.
Please contact Beckie Belanger at 487-2410 or bmbelang@mtu.edu to coordinate your rental. You may also order online at www.bookstore.mtu.edu . |
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9. Name the UPPCO Building |
Michigan Tech wants your help in finding a new name for the UPPCO Building, which Tech has purchased and is remodeling for administrative offices.
If you can spare $3.5 million, you can have it named for yourself. Otherwise, send your suggestions for a name that reflects Michigan Tech and its community, and receive a coupon for a free beverage at any Food Services location on campus. The building's name should not be that of a person.
Submit your suggestion to Becky Christianson, rwchrist@mtu.edu , by Wednesday, March 25.
President Glenn D. Mroz will review submissions and make a recommendation to the Board of Control. |
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10. OAP to Hold Spring Gear Swap |
The Outdoor Adventure Program will host its first-ever spring gear swap after break.
Grab your gear and drop it off (be sure to include your asking price) at the Outdoor Adventure Program Rental Center between March 23 and 27. Then, stop by the Peninsula Room of the Memorial Union for some window shopping on Saturday, March 28, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If your items sell, you can pick up your cash in the rental center the following week; if not, you can pick up your items. |
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11. Graduate Student Council Seeks Award Nominations |
Each year, the Graduate Student Council honors the Graduate School's Outstanding Graduate Mentor, Outstanding Student Scholar and Outstanding Student Leader. The awards are presented to recipients at the Research Colloquium Banquet in April.
If you would like to nominate someone for one of these awards, see information about the awards, including the submission process, on the Graduate Student Council's activities page at http://gsc.students.mtu.edu/activities.html . The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.
If you have any questions, contact Randy Harrison, public relations chair of the council, at rsharris@mtu.edu . |
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12. Five Tech Skiers Earn All-Region Honors at NCAA Regional Championships |
by Ian Marks, assistant director of athletic communications
Michigan Tech wrapped up the NCAA Regional Championships at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center in fine fashion as five skiers claimed all-region honors in the freestyle event Sunday, March 1.
For the second day in a row, a Michigan Tech skier finished second. Junior Jesse Lang set the tempo for much of the men's 15-kilometer freestyle race on his way to earning all-region honors with a time of 43:02.8.
Three other skiers earned all-region honors on the men's team. Junior Oskar Lund finished fourth (43:57.3), junior Erik Mundahl was seventh (44:25.2), and freshman Petter Sjulstad was eighth (44:37.0).
The Huskies had two other skiers finish in the top-25. Senior Chris Harvey finished 19th (46:54.1), and junior Charlie Keller was 22nd (47:05.7).
"I don't want to take anything away from our skiers today, but we had an excellent day when it came to waxing," said head coach Joe Haggenmiller. "Our men turned in a great race as we had four guys in the top eight. I am really excited with the possibilities of what we can do at nationals. I was really happy to see Erik earn the first all-region performance of his career."
On the women's side, junior Jenna Klein claimed her second all-region honor of the weekend, finishing eighth in the 10-kilometer freestyle in 34:38.6.
Sophomore Kristen Monahan finished 10th in 34:40.3 to earn the first all-region honor of her career.
Other women to finish in the top 25 for the Huskies included sophomore Jill Smith, 14th (35:09.0); junior Elizabeth Quinley, 17th (35:34.9); senior Karen Jarvey, 20th (35:50.5); and freshman Christina Mishica, 25th (36:58.0).
"The advantage we had in waxing was compromised some in the women's race, as many of the other teams improved upon their wax choices from the men's race," said Haggenmiller. "The women skied well, and it was pretty cool to have Kristen earn all-region honors for the first time. It should get her really motivated for next season. Overall, I think our women did what they had to do to earn a trip to the championships in Maine."
In the team competition, the men's team finished one point ahead of Northern Michigan in the freestyle competition but was three points behind the Wildcats in the two-day competition. Michigan Tech finished 44 points ahead of third place Wis.-Green Bay in the two-day combined competition.
"It was great to finally beat NMU. We have been knocking on the door for a while, and finally the cards fell right and we were able to beat them."
Alaska finished first in the women's freestyle competition with 92 points, followed by Northern Michigan (88 points) and Tech (70 points). Northern Michigan won the two-day competition with a score of 183 points, Alaska was second with 163 points, and Tech finished third with 152 points.
Northern Michigan also won the men's and women's combined title with 364 points. Michigan Tech finished second with 330 points, and Alaska was third with 288 points. |
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13. Mama Yeye's Visit Rescheduled |
Mama Yeye, dancer, choreographer, playwright, and teacher, beset with bad weather that delayed her arrival, is here. This is her revised schedule:
Today, March 3
* 4 p.m., New Afro-Caribbean Dances, McArdle Theatre
Wednesday, March 4
* 10 a.m., Yoruba Storytelling, Rozsa 120 (Enter through Walker, first floor.)
* Noon, African Dance for Everyone, McArdle Theatre
* 7 p.m., African Dance and Sekere Drumming, McArdle Theatre
For more information, contact Patricia Helsel, 487-3283, or visit the webstie: www.vpa.mtu.edu .
Check the website for Visual and Performing Arts for updates:
www.vpa.mtu.edu .
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14. Reminder: Best Kept Secrets Sampler March 11 |
submitted by the Rozsa Center
Did "Baker Bob" do it in the Sky Box with hot nacho cheese?
On Wednesday, March 11, this year's Best Kept Secrets Sampler plays out as a riveting, but comical, "Who done it?" mystery.
The tour--based on the popular board game Clue this year--will not only lead you to discover some of the lesser-known treasures of our campus, but will also help you solve the Mystery On MacInnes Drive. Play along with us as we tour some of the University's hidden gems--the Wads Bakery, MacInnes Sky Boxes, the Concession Stand, University Images, the Library Coffee Shop and Little Huskies--and collect the clues you'll need to solve the riddle. Submit your answer, and you'll be entered in a drawing for some fabulous prizes.
Official game pieces will soon be arriving at your department. The tour game rules, schedule, routes, game pieces, murder victims, weapons and suspects are all included in the packets. Transportation to and from the various Best Kept Secrets locations will be provided in our Mystery Machines. Answer Mystery Tour trivia questions during your ride to win Mystery Bucks, which can be used throughout our service areas. See the latest line of apparel, modeled by some of Michigan Tech's finest, at the University Images Fashion Show in the Blue Line Room at 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The tour is open to all interested staff and faculty members--no need to RSVP.
Take a break from your routine, and join us for an afternoon of intrigue and discovery--play Mystery On MacInnes Drive. |
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15. University Social is Set for Friday |
A First Friday University Social will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6, at the Par and Grill at Portage Lake Golf Course.
All faculty, staff and graduate students are invited.
Complimentary soda and light snacks will be served, and a cash bar will be available.
First Friday University Socials have continued for over two years and provide a casual setting for the campus community to get together informally.
These socials are in response to a survey that indicated that faculty and staff want increased opportunities for dialog and interaction with others across campus--a time and a place to share their work and get to know others. Such informal gatherings often lead to more-productive work relationships and an appreciation for diversity.
The remainder of this academic year's First Friday University Socials are scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. at the following locations:
* April 3--Par and Grill at Portage Lake Golf Course
* June 5--Memorial Union Alumni Lounge
For more information, contact Theresa Coleman-Kaiser, director of Memorial Union and Rozsa Center Operations, at 487-2543. |
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16. Pre-Register for Family Fun Day |
Watch your campus mail for an announcement regarding Family Fun Day, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 14.
Those who pre-register by Friday, March 6, will be entered into a drawing for recreational packages at the SDC, Gates Tennis Center, Mont Ripley or Portage Lake Golf Course, as well as autographed basketballs and hockey sticks or a leather executive chair donated by the Office Shop.
You can pre-register by mailing the slip attached to your copy of the Family Fun Day flyer, or you can register online by visiting http://www.admin.mtu.edu/staff_council/ .
Family Fun Day provides free food and activities to Tech employees and their families.
Free hot dogs, sloppy joes and chips will be served in the SDC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and soft drinks, coffee and ice cream will be served in the same room until 3 p.m. (The location of food-vending areas depends on Husky sporting events.)
The SDC Multipurpose Room will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for badminton, basketball, volleyball and jogging or walking around the track. Equipment will be provided for the Multipurpose Room on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-SDC members need to bring their own towels and locks. Black-soled shoes will not be permitted except on the track.
The SDC pool, with a lifeguard on duty, and courts will also be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The ice arena will be open for skating only from 1 to 3 p.m., and the SDC fitness center will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children in the fitness center must be over 12 years of age, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Memorial Union will also have free bowling and billiards from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a one-game limit on bowling if it gets busy. Children playing billiards must be 12 years of age or older.
Family Fun Day is sponsored by Staff Council, the SDC and the Memorial Union. For more information, contact Allyson Jabusch, amjabusc@mtu.edu or 487-2316, or David Nordstrom, dpnordst@mtu.edu or 487-2578. |
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17. Reminder: African Children's Choir Presents "Journey of Hope" Tonight |
submitted by the Rozsa Center
The African Children's Choir entertained a capacity crowd last night at the Rozsa Center. Their final performance is set for 7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 3.
Founded in 1984 by human rights activist Ray Barnett as a response to the plight of starving, orphaned children in Uganda, the African Children's Choir's inspirational message of strength, survival and hope has reached millions of people worldwide. Their moving stories of courage and determination have enabled the group to raise substantial sums of money to fund their many educational and support programs throughout Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
The efforts of these extraordinarily talented children are making a significant, positive impact on their communities that will be felt for generations to come. The choir is comprised of some of the most vulnerable and underprivileged children in Africa, most of whom have lost one or both parents to the abject poverty, disease and violence plaguing their homelands.
Participation in the choir, and in its parent organization Music for Life, provides these children a way to break free from the desperate cycle of poverty and hopelessness. The education and experience they receive from their participation provide them with an understanding of the world around them and a profound sense of confidence and accomplishment. Their visually stunning performance of traditional, contemporary and gospel music includes songs, stories and dances that celebrate the people, culture and life of Africa.
In addition to performing for international dignitaries and world leaders, including Nelson Mandela and Kofi Annan, appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Good Morning America" and, most recently, "American Idol" has expanded their audience and helped create the awareness needed to promote their message of "hope for the future through education." The overall education and choir training these children receive is life-altering for them--many go on to receive formal degrees and find success in various professions. The chaperones and adult performers are all former members of the choir who have remained with the group to help continue the legacy of hope.
Bring your family and join us for this extraordinary experience. Share the inspirational stories and sheer joy of these amazing and talented children. The African Children's Choir's "Journey of Hope" is far more than musical entertainment--it's a triumph of the human spirit.
This event is sponsored by the Katherine M. Bosch Endowment and Minnesota Public Radio.
Ticket prices for the general public are $25 and $20; and 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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18. Chemistry Seminar on Wednesday |
Ashutosh Tiwari, research assistant professor from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, will present a seminar, "Is Hydrophobic Exposure of Misfolded Proteins a Key to Neurodegenerative Disease?" at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, in Chem Sci 102.
Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend.
For more information, visit www.chemistry.mtu.edu/pages/seminars/index.php . |
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19. MEEM Seminar Focuses on Bio-Based Materials |
Professor John Simonsen, of Oregon State University, will give a MEEM Graduate Seminar, "Frontiers of Nanotechnology in Bio-Based Materials," at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 5, in MEEM 112.
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20. Reminder: CEE Seminar Thursday to Feature Alumnus |
James A. Morrison, Engineering Services group manager of Kiewit Engineering Co., will present a seminar, "An Overview of Recent Key Construction Engineering Projects and Economic Outlook," Thursday, March 5, 3-4 p.m. in Dow 642.
Morrison will focus on the construction of Willis Avenue Bridge in New York, the new Kearl Oil Sands project in Canada and the economic outlook of the construction engineering industry.
Morrison graduated from Michigan Tech in 1982 with an MS in Civil Engineering. In 1998, Morrison joined Kiewit, a North American-based broad service general contractor with annual revenues of $7 billion. He is currently responsible for a 40-person staff of in-house technical experts and designers supporting Kiewit's construction operations. |
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21. Job Posting |
Staff job descriptions are available in Human Resources 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
03-04-2009
Office Assistant 6
Sponsored Programs Office
UAW internal posting only
Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer. |
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22. New Staff |
Paula Theiler has joined the staff of Accounting Services as a cashier. Theiler comes to Michigan Tech from Citizens Bank, where she was employed as a loss mitigation specialist. She has two children, Bill Guerra and Laura Theiler, and lives in Mohawk.
Bonnie Roth has joined the Human Resources staff as employment services coordinator. Roth comes to Michigan Tech from Somero Enterprises Inc., where she was employed as a human resources generalist. She holds an MBA from the Baker College of Flint Center for Graduate Studies. She has one child, Devon Lingard, lives in Laurium and enjoys fishing, baking and 4-wheeling. |
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23. What's Happening This Week in Athletics |
Tuesday, March 3
* No. 20 Women's Basketball hosts Northern Michigan in the GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinal, 6 p.m., live on Mix 93.5 FM
* Men's Basketball at Hillsdale (GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinal), 8 p.m., live on Mix 93.5 FM
Wednesday, March 4
Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m., on Mix 93.5 FM
Friday, March 6
* Blue Line Club Luncheon, noon, Grant Hockey Ed Center
* Women's Tennis vs. Nova Southeastern, noon (Orlando, Fla.)
* Women's Basketball hosts GLIAC Tournament Semifinal*, 5 p.m., live on Mix 93.5 FM
* Men's Basketball at GLIAC Tournament Semifinal*, Site and time TBA, live on Mix 93.5 FM
* Hockey hosts Minnesota, 7:07 p.m., live on TV FSN North, live on Mix 93.5 FM
Saturday, March 7
* Women's Basketball hosts GLIAC Tournament Championship*, 5 p.m., live on Mix 93.5 FM
* Men's Basketball at GLIAC Tournament Championship*, Site and time TBA, live on Mix 93.5 FM
* Hockey hosts Minnesota, 7:07 p.m., live on TV FSN North, live on Mix 93.5 FM
Sunday, March 8
Women's Tennis vs. Bethel (Tenn.), 3 p.m. at Orlando, Fla.
*With win in prior round. All times are eastern, and home events are italicized.
Last Week's Results
Hockey (5-22-7, 1-18-7 WCHA)
Did not compete
Women's Basketball (22-5, 19-3 GLIAC)
Feb. 26--No. 20 Michigan Tech 67, at Lake Superior State 61
Feb. 28--No. 20 Michigan Tech 78, at Saginaw Valley State 42
Men's Basketball (13-14, 10-12 GLIAC)
Feb. 26--Michigan Tech 66, at Lake Superior State 62
Feb. 28--at Saginaw Valley State 74, Michigan Tech 64
Nordic Skiing
Feb. 28-March 1--Michigan Tech 2nd of 11 teams in NCAA Central Regional (Houghton)
Men's Tennis (2-1, 0-0 GLIAC)
Did not compete
Women's Tennis (9-5, 5-4 GLIAC)
Did not compete
Top News of the Week
Ladies Secure GLIAC Tournament at Home
Women's basketball took care of business in its final two regular season games to secure home court advantage throughout the GLIAC Tournament. The top-seeded Huskies will host No. 8-seeded Northern Michigan at 6 p.m., today, Tuesday, March 3, at the SDC Gym. With a win in that game, Tech will host the GLIAC Final Four Friday and Saturday, Mar. 6-7. The semifinals will be played at 5 and 7 p.m. Friday, with the host Huskies competing in the 5 p.m. contest. The GLIAC Championship would be played at 5 p.m. Saturday. Tech hosted the league tournament a year ago and defeated Ashland 81-53 in the title game.
Hockey Wraps Up Home Slate against Minnesota
The hockey team will host its final two home games of the season this weekend at the MacInnes Ice Arena. The Huskies play host to Minnesota both Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, with game times set for 7:07 p.m. Saturday's contest will be Senior Day. Members of the senior class will be honored in a ceremony following the game.
Big Men's Win at LSSU Secures 12th-Straight Playoff
The men's basketball team defeated GLIAC North Division Champion Lake Superior State on the road Thursday, Feb. 26, to earn its 12th straight trip to the GLIAC Tournament. The Huskies are seeded sixth and will travel to No. 3-seeded Hillsdale for a GLIAC Quarterfinal. Tipoff is slated for 8 p.m.
Nordic Skiing Takes Second as Host of Regional
Skiers finished second overall at the NCAA Central Regional Championships this past weekend at the Nordic Training Center. The Huskies earned 11 all-region honors. |
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