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VOELKER HEADS TO BOOT CAMPMREs, M-16s and hand grenades. How's that for a summer vacation? "Believe it or not, the MREs were really good," said Madeline Voelker (Educational Opportunity), who spent three days at Fort Lewis, Washington, learning the ways of the U.S. Army. MRE is the acronym for Meals Ready to Eat, a standard part of Army life in the field. Voelker had another true Army experience in the field; in fact, it happened while she was enjoying a meal. "We were eating our MREs and here comes this green fog and then boom!" she said, describing some artillery fire. Voelker got a glimpse of the ROTC National Advanced Leadership Camp. Each year, the Army ROTC invites representatives from host institutions, like Michigan Tech, to get a feel for this part of a cadet's training. While the civilians spend three days in training, a cadet will spend 32 days. "I have a lot more respect for what our juniors and seniors in ROTC go through," Voelker said. It turns out the Army instructor on the firing range gained a little respect for Voelker, too. She had never held any type of gun in her life, until it was her turn on the rifle range. So, with M-16 in hand and some advice and minimal training, she got ready for the test. The goal: hit the 20 targets that would suddenly pop up on the range. When the smoke had cleared, she had hit 15 of the 20, qualifying her for sharpshooter status. Participants also saw how the Army trains its future leaders to plan, problem solve and build interpersonal skills. They also received an overview of the different stages of a cadet's training and had some hands-on experience with electronics and communications equipment. The Institutional Representative Program is an all-expense paid experience. Anyone interested in the 2003 session should contact Captain Kyle Rambo, assistant professor in the Army ROTC program, at karambo@mtu.edu or 487-2650. __________ MTU FACULTY AND STAFF RECEIVE FUNDINGThe following faculty and staff have received funding: Brad Baltensperger (Education), Chris Anderson (Educational Opportunity) and Peck Cho (ME-EM) received $149,788 from the National Institute of International Education Development for their project "Short Term Professional Development Program of Korean Secondary School Teachers of Science and Vocational Education." Michael Gretz (Biological Sciences) received $20,964 from the National Science Foundation for a "Modern Methods Workshop" to be held August 4, in Madison, Wis. Richard Tieder (GMES) received $222,433 from Tennessee Technological University for the "Teachers Earth Science Institute." __________ TRADEMARK LICENSING PROGRAM RETURNS TO MTUThe Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization (IPTC) Department would like to announce, effective immediately, the return of the Trademark Licensing Program to Michigan Tech. The licensing program had been outsourced to an independent firm, MarketBest of Milwaukee, on a trial basis, but has recently severed all connections with the firm. All questions regarding the program should now be directed to Robin Kolehmainen (Corporate Services) at 487-2228 or rakolehm@mtu.edu.
MTU CRICKET TEAM OVERCOMES BADGERSMichigan Tech's unofficial cricket team, formed by the Indian Students Association (ISA), scored a three-games-to-none victory over their counterparts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison over the weekend. The teams were playing in the newly created ISA Challenger Trophy competition. For those not used to cricket, the scores seem--well, interesting. In the first game, the Badgers batted first and scored 98 runs. The Huskies batted first in the second game and scored 115 runs, then scored 126 runs in the third game. But in this game, teams typically score over 100 runs in just an inning. As for the results, the Huskies took the first game with six wickets to spare, meaning they had more runs with six outs left. Tech won the second game by just one run, then took the third by 46 runs. As a result, the ISA Challenger Trophy, along with a team picture, will take an honored place in the Indian Students Association display cabinet in the Memorial Union Commons. __________ MARK RUSSELL TO PERFORM AT ROZSA CENTEREven after 26 years The Mark Russell Comedy Specials are consistently among the top-rated shows on public television. His work is fresh and topical. While it may be temping to wait until his next TV special, there is nothing like seeing him live. According to the Washington Post, "when you're in a room with him live for an hour or two, the obvious hits you between the eyes: This guy is good. The pace of the patter is breathtaking." Russell takes jabs at everyone, regardless of their political affiliation. Although he will miss President Clinton whom Russell remarked is "the gift that keeps on giving," he is now taking aim at the Bush administration. Since the events of September 11, political parody has been a sensitive issue. Russell is always respectful of the pain this tragedy has caused our nation and our country's response to this crisis. He is also increasingly aware of our need to laugh. He started performing again on September 21 to rave reviews. His performances began in a more serious tone than his pre-September 11 appearances. However, he has shown a remarkable ability to break free of the paralyzing stiffness of current politics, and he quickly has audiences doubled over in laughter. Russell readily admits that when he was a kid he dodged the draft. He did it by joining the Marine Corps. After serving his full hitch, he found himself in the smoke filled bars of Washington, D.C., singing his funny songs. When he got a job in a Capitol Hill bar the first thing he thought was "I've started at the bottom but I've managed to work my way down." Russell then agreed to take a risky two-week gig at the Shoreham Hotel. It lasted twenty years. The Marquee Lounge became the place where politicians would come to hear Russell's jokes about the things they had done that day. The Mark Russell performance is presented by Michigan Tech Auxiliary Services and the Michigan Tech Alumni Association in honor of the 2002 Alumni Weekend. The Rozsa Center business office (487-2390) is coordinating arrangements for the performance.
WEIGHT WATCHERS TO MEETWeight Watchers will hold their regular weekly meeting on Monday, July 29, from noon to 1 p.m. in Memorial Union 105B.
IN THE NEWSMichigan Tech was mentioned in a July 16, Michigan Department of Agriculture news release as a member of the Emerald Ash Borer Task Force created to conduct detection surveys to determine the range and extent of damage caused by the Emerald Ash Borer. The borer is a newly identified pest from Asia which has affected ash trees in five Southeastern Michigan counties. In response to the surveys, state agriculture officials have issued a quarantine on all ash trees and timber products in the affected counties to help prevent and control the spread of this pest. Under this quarantine, ash trees, branches, logs and firewood may not be moved outside the affected area unless certified for movement by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). Other Task Force members include MDA, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture APHIS and Forest Service. To read the entire press release you can go to www.michigan.gov/mda __________ MTU NOTABLESTed Bornhorst (GMES) inducted William E. Boggs into the department's academy in a private ceremony in Tuscon. Boggs graduated from MTU in 1948 with a BS degree in Geological Engineering. After his graduation, he was employed by The Atlantic Refining Company on seismic exploration crews. In 1951, he switched from the oil business to the mining business, as a mining engineer with Pickands Mather and Co. doing iron mining in Minnesota and Michigan. He moved on in 1955 to Allied Chemical Corporation in Syracuse, N.Y., first as principal mining and geological engineer, then Assistant Director of Engineering, and finally as Resident Manager of a trona mine in Wyoming. In 1970, Boggs became Manager of Business Development and Project Control for Boyles Brothers Drilling Company in Salt Lake City. He left Boyles and assumed the positions of Vice President of Operations of Centennial Development Company and President of Coal Contractors, Inc., in Salt Lake City. In 1981 until his retirement in 1985, Boggs was President and Chief Executive Officer for Centennial Development, Inc. in Salt Lake City. Centennial Devlopment is a leading underground mine construction and engineering firm composed of three companies, Centennial Development Company, Coal Contractors, Inc. and Mine, Shaft and Tunnel. Boggs currently lives in Tuscon. __________ MICHIGAN TECH POSITIONS AVAILABLEJob descriptions will be available at 1 p.m. on Friday or by e-mail from <JOBS@MTU.EDU>. For a complete listing of available jobs, visit http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/postings/index.shtml The following positions will be posted Friday, July 26, 2002, at 1 p.m. through noon, Friday, August 2, 2002, in the Human Resources Office.
University employees are reminded to apply in writing prior to noon, Friday, August 2, 2002, to be considered as internal candidates for bargaining unit positions only. Applicants from the recall pool will be given first consideration for non-bargaining-unit positions only. Vacancy announcements are normally posted every Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Human Resources Office. Complete job descriptions are available in the Human Resources Office or by calling 487-2280. More information regarding employment opportunities is available by calling the Job Line at 487-2895. Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.
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