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1. Here's the Latest on the Women's Basketball Huskies |
As the women's basketball Huskies head to San Antonio for their NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Game, various details are being finalized so that we can watch or listen to the games. Make sure you take advantage of one of the available viewing or listening options. Go Huskies!
* Video-streaming of the game vs. Minnesota State Mankato will be shown in M & M U113 at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24.
* All the games can be heard on WKMJ 93.5 FM and through the web at Pasty.net. Tuesday's game video-stream is available at NCAA.com.
* Wednesday's (March 25) semifinal game will be broadcast on ESPNU at 7 p.m.
* Friday's (March 27) national championship game will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 8 p.m.
* The Pep Band will be going to the basketball championships after serving as the official band at the Red Baron WCHA Final Five at St. Paul this weekend.
* An alumni gathering in San Antonio is being planned, with alumni within 300 miles of the championship being notified of the details.
* There will be a welcome-home celebration for the Huskies. Details will be forthcoming.
* Watch Tech Today for more women's basketball information. |
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2. Tech-Talks SFHI: "Transportation" March 24 |
submitted by Donna Michalek, assistant provost
The Tech-Talks SFHI series will continue on Tuesday, March 24, 4-5 p.m. in the Red Metal Room (Memorial Union 105). This is the second of three Tech-Talks SFHI sessions focusing on the topics currently being considered for future strategic faculty hiring initiatives. There will be a cash bar, with the first pop, wine or beer on the house, and munchies will also be provided.
The SFHI proposal on the topic of transportation will be presented and discussed at this session. A 30-minute presentation will be made on the proposal, followed by time for questions and discussion. The SFHI proposal, presentation and discussion will focus on the following questions:
* How does the initiative further the goals of the strategic plan?
* What is current and future market demand and need for the initiative area?
* What is our current position with regard to this area?
* What is the competition in this area? (Who? What? Where?)
* After we invest in this initiative, where will we be positioned relative to the previous questions?
The three Tech-Talks SFHI sessions will provide information on the proposed topics prior to a period of campus feedback, from March 18 to April 7.
All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the session and participate in the discussions. Any questions about this session or the submission of pre-proposals for future SFHI focus areas can be directed to the Provost's Office, Tech-Talks sponsor. |
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3. Complete the Rozsa Survey and Get a Shot at Two Free Tickets |
submitted by the Rozsa Center
Get the chance to win free tickets to an upcoming event at the Rozsa Center simply by completing a new online survey.
The Rozsa staff needs your input so that they can provide the absolute best entertainment and service possible. So you are asked to take less than five minutes to fill out a short survey that will give them valuable information--such as your favorite types of performers and which days of the week you prefer to attend shows. As well, you can help decide on a new name for each of the center's two events series.
To access the survey, go to www.rozsa.mtu.edu . Click on the Rozsa Center survey link at the bottom of the home page.
Complete and submit the survey and you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a pair of free tickets to an upcoming event.
For more information, call 487-2844. |
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4. Reminder: World Water Day Poster Competition Monday |
The Michigan Tech Center for Water and Society (CWS) is sponsoring a World Water Day Poster Competition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Monday, March 23, in the Dow lobbies. Posters can be viewed on either the day of the competition or on Tuesday, March 24.
For registration forms, see www.mtcws.mtu.edu/ .
For more information, contact Carol Asiala at 487-2033 or at cjasiala@mtu.edu , or Alex Mayer at 487-3372 or at asmayer@mtu.edu . |
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5. Family Fun Day a Success |
by Staff Council
The 2009 Family Fun Day was a success, and organizers extend their gratitude to gift donors and volunteers.
As in previous years, the campus community provided donations for drawings held throughout the day. Lucky attendees were awarded great prizes:
* David Taivalkoski (Energy Management) won the grand prize: a nine-month SDC membership.
* Heather Wiitanen (Office of Development)--Office Shop executive chair
* Tamara Olson (Mathematical Sciences)--Michigan Tech afghan donated by the Van Pelt and Opie Library
* Bev Auel--three-month SDC membership
* Tonya Bingham (Dining Services) and Dennis Walikainen (University Marketing and Communications)--nine holes of golf at the Portage Lake Golf Course
* Carol Wingerson (Graduate School)--autographed hockey stick
* Bonnie Helminen (Building Operations)--autographed men's basketball
* JoAnn Deroche (Library)--autographed women's basketball (not yet awarded, as the women have been too busy on the road winning games)
Unclaimed prizes will be delivered by early next week.
The 2009 Staff Council Family Fun Day Committee would like to thank all who made Family Fun Day possible. A special thanks goes out to Mail Services and Print Services, and to Theresa Coleman-Kaiser, Heidi Reid and the rest of the Memorial Union staff who dished out all the ice cream and served up lunch. Manager David Nordstrom brought it all together at the SDC with assistance from Kevin Kalinec, Dwayne Purri and Chris Roy. Behind the scenes were Patti Kyllonen, in Human Resources; Cynthia MacDonald, in Information Technology Services; and Arlene Collins, Crystal Verran and Linda Watson, all of Marketing and Communications.
The council also thanks the volunteers who organized the prizes and helped out during the event, including Bev Auel, Rob Bishop, Jessica Bos, Niekeiya Brown, Breanne Carne, Charlie Dlubala, Diane Garrow, Peggy Gorton, Rob Greenhoe, Brock Jabusch, Amanda Mears, Mike Morelli, Gary Smith, Rita Smith, JoAnne Stimac and Maryann Wilcox.
If you have any complaints or suggestions about the event, email funday@mtu.edu . |
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6. International Freshwater Policy Expert to Speak on Monday |
submitted by the Rozsa Center
In recognition of World Water Day, Sandra Postel, a leading authority on international freshwater issues, will give a free lecture on Monday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rozsa Center, "Dividing the Waters: Strategies for a Warming, Water-Stressed World."
Postel, who has worked on water issues for more than 25 years, issued a clarion call for the emergence of a water ethic in her award-winning book "Last Oasis." Through the Global Water Policy Project, she now works to translate this ethical precept into policy and action. Postel's books and numerous scholarly and popular articles on the world's freshwater provide valuable insights into the nature of global water challenges and constructive solutions to them.
Alex Mayer, director of the Michigan Tech Center for Water and Society, says, "I can't think of anyone more appropriate than Sandra Postel for giving our World Water Day keynote lecture. She has selflessly and tirelessly advocated to bring water issues to the political and environmental forefront all over the globe--from restoring aquatic ecosystems to curbing demand for water. She is fluent in making us recognize the connection between conserving and our human survival."
She founded and directs the independent Global Water Policy Project, as well as the Center for the Environment at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass. From 1988 to 1994, she was vice president for research at the Worldwatch Institute, a nonprofit research organization. In 2002, Scientific American magazine named Postel one of the "Scientific American 50," an award recognizing contributions to science and technology.
Postel is an award-winning author of more than 100 articles for popular and scholarly publications, including Science, Natural History and Scientific American, as well as the author of two books, "Pillar of Sand: Can the Irrigation Miracle Last?" and "Last Oasis: Facing Water Scarcity," and coauthor of a third book, "Rivers for Life: Managing Water for People and Nature."
A frequent conference speaker and lecturer, Postel has been a commentator on CNN's "Futurewatch," addressed the European Parliament on environmental issues and appeared on CBS's "Sunday Morning," ABC's "Nightline" and NPR's "Science Friday." She also appears in "The 11th Hour," the Leonardo DiCaprio documentary released in 2007.
An advisor to numerous natural resource organizations, she received a BA (summa cum laude) in Geology and Political Science at Wittenberg University and an MEM with emphasis on resource economics and policy at Duke University.
This event is sponsored by the Van Evera Distinguished Lecture Series Endowment, Center for Water and Society, Student Entertainment Board, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Social Sciences Environmental Policy Program, School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Graduate Program in Environmental Policy, and Visiting Women and Minority Lecturer/Scholar Series.
For more information, call the Rozsa Center at 487-2844 or visit www.rozsa.mtu.edu . |
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7. Northern Lights Film Festival to Feature Tech Alumna, Film Producer |
The Northern Lights Film Festival returns to Michigan Tech on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. In addition to presenting two full days of independent film in McArdle Theatre, the festival will feature two guests: Michigan Tech alumna Suzanne Jurva '82 (Humanities) and film producer Bob Brown.
On Saturday at 8 p.m., Jurva will present her recently completed documentary about guitarist Billy McLaughlin. "Changing Keys: Billy McLaughlin and the Mysteries of Dystonia" tells the story of McLaughlin's debilitation by the neuro-muscular disorder focal dystonia and his amazing comeback after accomplishing the almost inconceivable feat of retraining himself to play left-handed. Jurva, who worked for DreamWorks and founded the mobile marketing company Starcast, will be on hand to answer questions after the film.
On Friday at 7 p.m., Bob Brown will give a talk on developments in the Michigan film industry and their projected impacts on employment and careers in the state. Brown is serving his fourth term as a member of the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council and has been very involved in developing the new tax incentives that will affect all areas of industry in the state.
The festival offers many fine films this year, including Sundance 2008 Best Documentary and Academy Award nominee "Trouble the Water," to be shown on Saturday at 4 p.m. All screenings and events will be held in McArdle Theatre and are free and open to the public.
To learn more about the festival and the films, visit:
http://director.hu.mtu.edu/northernlights .
The festival is sponsored by the Departments of Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts. For more information, contact Erin Smith at smitherin@mtu.edu or 487-3263. |
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8. Neuroscientist to Speak on "The Science of Changing Your Mind" Tuesday |
Tech's National Society of Leadership and Success will host a presentation by neuroscientist Joe Dispenza on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. in M & M U115, "The Science of Changing Your Mind."
Topics include using your mind to create your desired life, changing your mind to evolve your brain, and breaking unwanted emotional patterns.
Dispenza is best known for his work on the internationally acclaimed film "What the Bleep Do We Know?!" He has educated people across 16 countries on reprogramming their thinking to change their lives through scientifically proven neuro-pysiologic principles.
For more information, contact Rachael Barlock, rrbarloc@mtu.edu . |
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9. Lunch and Learn March 25 on Avoiding US-41 Construction |
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The Benefits Office will host a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Red Metal Room (Memorial Union 105A). Andy Niemi, Grounds manager, will present "Detours Around US-41 Construction." Bring your lunch; beverages will be provided. All attendees will have the chance to win prizes. |
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10. RSI Seminar Monday |
Anthony Prenni, of Colorado State University, will present a Remote Sensing Institute seminar Monday, March 23, at 4 p.m. in M & M U113, "Carbonaceous Aerosol as Atmospheric Ice Nuclei."
For an abstract, see www.phy.mtu.edu/~cantrell/RSIseminar.html . |
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11. MSE Seminar Monday |
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Wei Lai, of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will give an MSE seminar, "Science and Engineering of Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies," Monday, March 23, 4-5 p.m. in M & M 610. |
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12. Exercise Science to Host Visit by Mayo Clinic Faculty Member |
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The Department of Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education is hosting a visit by Associate Professor Nisha Charkoudian, from the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic. Charkoudian's visit is part of a grant from the American Physiological Society that aims to foster collaborative efforts between the department and Mayo Clinic. She will give a research seminar on Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m. in Chem Sci 101, "Inter-individual Variability in Blood Pressure Regulation: Neural and Hemodynamic Mechanisms." |
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13. New Funding |
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Daniel Fuhrmann (ECE) has received $90,982 from the US Department of Defense's Office of Naval Research for the first year of a potential two-year project totaling $263,924, "Adaptive Sensing and Target Tracking for MIMO Radar Systems." |
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14. In the News |
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Prosecutors say Ian Wallace, the man who confessed to attempting to firebomb buildings at Michigan Tech in 2001, helped investigators solve other similar crimes, according to this story in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. |
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