|
|
1. ROTC Detachments Stage 9/11 Memorial |
by John Gagnon, promotional writer
About 150 people, most not in uniform, gathered on the south lawn outside the ROTC Building Sunday for a service to remember the victims of 9/11.
Air Force Cadet Mark Ingram, a fourth-year student in physics from Livonia, was glad to participate. "It's always a big deal to be a part of something meaningful," he said. "This is meaningful to the whole nation." The memory, he added, "will be burned into the minds of everyone for a long time."
Joe Brown, of Ontonagon, an infantryman from the Vietnam War, summed up the ceremony quite simply. "It's an honor thing."
The day was warm and sunny, there was a hush among the crowd just before the start of the ceremony, and then it unfolded: dress uniforms, ramrod posture, smart salutes, a color guard, cannon fire, a flag positioned at half-staff, the playing of reveille and taps, a gun salute, and the laying of a wreath--of cedar; small red, white and blue ribbons; and a big yellow bow.
The flag has a history. Brian Sikkema '06 joined the Tech's Air Force ROTC the week after the attacks. As a student, he was instrumental in getting the 9/11 memorial erected on the ROTC lawn, right next to the flagpole. He sent the flag for the ceremony; it had been displayed at his unit in Afghanistan.
The Air Force and Army cadets organized the ceremony. On hand were three veterans groups: the VFW of Chassell, the South Range Marine Corps League and the Ontonagon County Veterans Association (which provide the gun salute).
The ceremony gave Todd Stewart '68 pause. He was in Tech's ROTC program, and he went on to serve 34 years in the Air Force, becoming a two-star general who saw many wars. Now he directs Tech's national security program. "This is a day of reflection on our country and its values," he said. "People from 80 countries perished. It wasn't just an attack on America; it was an attack on the world."
Rick Freeman, of Hancock, a Vietnam vet, is confounded by it all yet. "When I think about it, it grabs you by the throat and shakes you. It's just amazing that it could have happened to us. We don't experience unbridled hatred of that magnitude."
Why did he come Sunday?
"I'm a patriot," he said.
He called the attack "a horrific event."
The deed happened a thousand miles away, but oh so close. The memorial lasted a half hour, but transcended time. |
|
|
2. Nominations Sought for MAGS Thesis Awards |
The Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) solicits nominations for its 2012 Distinguished Master’s Thesis Awards that recognize and reward distinguished scholarship and research.
Michigan Tech may nominate one candidate.
Eligible students will have earned a master of science degree between Oct. 1, 2010, and Sept. 30, 2011.
For details on eligibility and application procedures, see Thesis.
Nominations are due by 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10. Submit them to Debra Charlesworth (Graduate School) at ddc@mtu.edu .
|
|
|
3. Wellness Incentive Program Winners Announced |
Three staff members have received prizes from the HuskyPAW Wellness Incentive Program's semester drawing, just for taking steps to a healthier lifestyle.
* Kelly McLean won a $100 gift certificate to use at Michigan Tech facilities.
* Amie Ledgerwood won a $50 gift card to Downwind Sports.
* Karen Maki won a wellness basket.
HuskyPAW is still accepting new members. Join the program and earn rewards for exercising, tracking your calories and daily nutrition, attending Lunch and Learns, quitting smoking, losing weight and more.
The prize drawing is provided each fall and spring semesters for those HuskyPAW members who are active in the program.
To learn more about the program, see Wellness.
For more information contact Benefits at benefits@mtu.edu . |
|
|
4. Parade of Nations Coming Up |
The 22nd Parade of Nations--a fall tradition that features exotic foods, native costumes, music and dancing from around the world--is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17. The theme is "Spice is Always Nice."
The annual multicultural celebration begins with a parade that starts at 11 a.m. in front of the old Hancock Middle School in downtown Hancock. It will cross the bridge and move east on Shelden Avenue through downtown Houghton to the traffic signal, where it will turn left and head for the Dee Stadium.
From noon to 4 p.m., the Dee will be the site of international feasting, stage entertainment, and, for the children, free pony rides, face painting and supervised arts and crafts. Admission is free.
For complete details, see Parade. |
|
|
5. Presentation: Women in Automotive Engineering |
Two alumna will speak on "Transformers: Why the Auto Industry Needs Women Engineers" from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, in ME-EM 111.
They are: Birgit Sorgenfrei '91 and Cynthia Hodges '87 '90. Both work at Ford Motor Co.
The backdrop of the presentation: there has never been a better time for women to consider a career in the automotive industry.
This will be an insider view of what it's like to work on a product that people use every day and consider one of their most important purchases. (Women currently buy 52 percent of all new cars and influence more than 85 percent of car sales.)
The session is sponsored by ME-EM and the Presidential Council of Alumnae. |
|
|
6. Savvy Entrepreneur Addresses That All-important First Sale |
The first Great Lakes Savvy Entrepreneur program for 2011-12 will tackle that difficult first sale at a panel discussion from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the ATDC conference room, 1402 Sharon Ave.
The session also features a networking social with refreshments beginning at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend at no cost.
Seasoned entrepreneurs will address the anatomy of that key but difficult first sale; how to position a service or product among the competition; how to structure the deal; and the hidden risks of a trial program.
The Savvy Entrepreneur program provides early- and mid-stage technology entrepreneurs with guidance and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs throughout the state.
This interactive session originates from U-M Dearborn.
For more information, contact Jim Baker at 487-3459 or at jrbaker@mtu.edu .
The session is hosted by Tech’s Office of Innovation and Industry Development and the School of Business and Economics. |
|
|
7. Job Postings |
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.
Custodian/Event Associate (Reposted as Internal and External Posting)
Memorial Union Building
Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer. |
|
|
