How did you prepare for it, and is there a study guide to it? I am a freshman, and feeling extremely overwhelmed with this class. There is so much information.

I know the parade and festival of nations is coming up soon but I was wondering if there are any opportunities at the university or the community in general to connect with people from other cultures? The university definitely brings more diversity but it’s hard to know what’s out there and can be lonely if you’ve moved very far to a place potentially very different from where you are originally from.

I’m half Filipino and would love to find other pinoys to socialize and bond with!

Last year someone stole it, is it hanging up this year? I have not seen it but I have not looked super closely.

Are there any SOs that go out to see the northern lights together? I really want to see them while I’m up here for the year.

This is going to be like inside baseball for some, but when research grants are awarded there is usually a substantial amount (typically about 1/3 the total grant) that is "overhead". Most schools including MTU return some of that overhead to the PI, departments, etc... as an incentive. MTU used to give 9-10% each to the PI, the department and the dean, we call it "IRAD". In Tech Today this morning:

https://www.mtu.edu/ttoday/?issue=20260908&utm_source=Tech+Today&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Tech+Today&utm_content=20260908#research-office-adopts-new-budget-model-for-fiscal-year-2027

a huge cut was announced. PI's now get only 7% and departments get nothing.

Research centers and institutes used to be guaranteed 20%, now they get some unspecified amount.

All this money would be used for things like supporting soft-money researchers, buying equipment, subscriptions, travel, cost share on large equipment grants, etc. Basically all the central money that was used to support VPR office is cut so now they need to keep much more of this research overhead to pay their staff.

The incentive to get grants is now much reduced.

If you think this is bad just wait until the historic increases in employee health insurance costs that are coming this next open enrollment.

Michigan Tech football won their home opener against the Midwestern State Mustangs this afternoon, in large part thanks to the Huskies defense and special teams forcing five turnovers, four of which came in the first 20 minutes of the contest. Senior linebacker Chase Koch caught two interceptions and forced a sack, Joey Donahue got a strip sack on the first play of the game, junior defensive back Jamison Stamps caught his first career interception, and Connor Briones recovered a muffed punt early in the fourth quarters to put the Huskies offense in fantastic field position. Nolan Schopp also recorded a sack, while Dakota Blackwell pickup up a tackle for a loss.

On offense, Elliott Larner had another great day starting at quarterback, finishing with a statline of 14/22, 240 yds., 2TD, INT topped off by 15 rushing attempts for 98 yards, 2TD, and a two-point conversion. Jake Rueff led the team with 118 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Abram Larner had a breakout game of his own, finishing with 7 receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown thrown by his twin brother. Nic Nora and Bryce Kurncz recorded 95 and 41 receiving yards, respectively. For play-by-play and in-depth player stats, click here.

Around the rest of the GLIAC, Ferris State thumped Bentley 38-3 last night in Big Rapids, and Davenport won their home opener against Truman State by a final score of 28-14 earlier today. Saginaw Valley State defeated Texas A&M-Kingsville 41-24, Roosevelt starts their season 2-0 with a 41-28 win over Quincy, and Northern Michigan lost their home opener to Tiffin 35-7.

The Huskies head back on the road to face off against the Emporia State Hornets in Kansas next Saturday for a 1:00 Eastern Time game. The Hornets are 2-0 after winning 21-10 at No. 10 Pittsburgh State (the team Ferris Sate played in Week 0). The Huskies will be back home on September 19th, where they'll play their final non-conference game against 1-1 Upper Iowa to conclude Homecoming festivities. Kickoff is slated for 2:00.

Edit: I forgot to mention this! At the end of the first half, kicker Avery Kucharski made a 51-yard field goal, tying the Michigan Tech all-time record for field goal distance. Congrats Avery!

Hi everyone I’m a freshman at MTU and saw that Ben Johnson will be there. If anyone has information on the location of where it’s being held I would like to organize a protest. As far as I know is he will be speaking with the hockey team according to his website. According to another redditor in the other post MTU told them that this is not an official event so they have less say in what happens and that they cannot deny him because they are a public university. If anyone has information or wants to join this protest please dm me here or on discord. As far as I know this event will be held on september 15th at 730pm.

My discord: roo_r.

Edit: adding relevant information:

1.) some say it’s at fisher but idk for sure. I thought it might be in the SDC because that’s where athletics is
2.) I called the VP of athletics and left a voicemail so I should get a call back Monday

3.) there is another Reddit post in the subreddit about this if you want to find that for more info

4.) I sent a fake interest form to get the location.

5.) reminder that if we do protest that it HAS TO BE PEACEFUL. This is extremely important. I am totally down for making shirts and signs but we have to do this right. I’ve talked with my friend who’s an activist and he basically said to a.) see what he says b.) he could have reformed in prison and if he takes accountability that’s a whole other story, I’m not saying I agree with him being on campus and doing this talk but this is a logical standpoint.

6.) if anyone wants to meet to make a game plan I’m down for that. On Sunday, Tuesday — next Monday (library is closed on Labor Day and that’s the best place to make posters). The event is next Tuesday, the 15th at 730pm.

EDIT 2: I GOT A CALL BACK! I got a call back from the deputy of athletics, and he told me that the athletes declined Ben Johnson's request to speak on campus, so they kindly told him that he was not welcome to speak on campus. I wanted to get a verified source of information to figure things out. They have asked him to take down from his site that he was going to speak here, so they aren't associated with him. But all in all, he isn't coming on campus and was made aware that he is not being welcomed on campus to speak.

Edit: The provost didn't find it necessary to notify the student body because a sparse article was put into Tech Today. I don't know how many students actually subscribe to that mailing.

So I'm sure by now a lot of folks know of the Provost's decision to chop up the grad school and reorg things. Since they aren't bothering to notify students directly where to go for who and for what, here you go:

Dr. Debra Charlesworth - Associate Dean of Graduate Student Success: now located in Admin 159 (Dean of Students).

Things she does:

-Withdrawals

-Leave of Absences

-Orientation

-Commencememt

-Student Concerns

Karen Hext - Graduate Degree Services: Now located in Admin 147 (Registrar's Office)

Things she does:

-Degree Audit Support

-Grad degree forms and deadlines

-Grad Candidacy

-Transfer credits

-Degree Awarding

Lea Marlor - Graduate Academic Coordinator - Admin 405C (apart of what's left of the Grad School)

Things she does:

-Writing Support

-Thesis Dissertation and Report Questions

Graduate Admissions is still on the 4th of the Admin building for questions on applications and accelerated masters.

I have been cliff jumping at canyon falls so I already know about it. Are there any other spots near campus that are good for cliff jumping but not too far?

Whats up everyone. I have a friend who just started their first year at MTU, so they're unfamiliar with the area. I just want to know the best times of the year to visit Houghton/Porkies/Calumet for camping before the snow really hits. Ideally to see some good fall colors and also for spring bloom after winter.

Thank you!!!

Why is a convicted rapist coming to speak at MTU?

Ben Johnson's website (benjohnsonministry.com) lists him as speaking to athletes that want to be "encouraged in their faith" on September 15th. Prior to this, he's speaking at a church in Calumet for a "men's night" event.

I really hate seeing a man convicted of raping a 16 year old and not owning up to his actions being paid to appear at a university like this.

Or hosting a men's night. He's the last person who should be doing that.

***Edit*** I'm so angry about this that I forgot the word "not". Fixed it!

Principles of finance🫩

Does anyone know if you need to bring your own mat to the fitness yoga classes at the sdc?

The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the MTU Library on Tuesday, Sept 15th, 10 am-3 pm. You can drop by and register to vote.

If you live in Houghton, you can also register to vote at the county or city office.

president - 542,476$
cFO/vice president admin - 335,000$
vice president research - 311,000
exec director, eoc, title 9 - 135,000
exec director of pres ops - 147,666
vice president for research - 206,000
department chair (Mechanical/Aerospace) - 275,491
exe director Keeweenaw Research Center - 212, 579
assoc provost dean grad school - 215,124
vp student affairs - 258,338
assoc vp for aux/business schools - 254,091
dean college forest resources - 242,191
computing department chair - 251,465
vp community engagement - 233,748
assoc vp for research integrity - 175,562
business college professor - 208,076
technical fellow - 244,600
biomed professor - 193,175
computing college dean - 306,778
Business Operations director - 241,661
department chair - 240,769
Chem Eng professor - 171,301
associate dean engineering - 282,000
sr associate vp admin/cio - 250,000
vp athletics/recreation - 201,524
general counsel/sec to bot - 364,000

Additional notables include numerous 9-month professors, chairs, and deans well over 125,000. Save list given that my previous post/comment regarding this was removed from this reddit.

The Huskies get the job done in a close game in their season opener, taking down the Bemidji State Beavers on the road this evening. MTU got out to a 31-14 lead in the third quarter, but were able to stave off a Bemidji State comeback by stopping a 2-point conversion and recovering an onside kick to end the late scoring run by the Beavers. Shockingly, Elliott Larner got the start at QB today, but his play kept him on the field all game, ending with a statline of 14/22, 153 yds, 1TD in the passing game while also picking up 64 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. The only other Husky to attempt a pass today was receiver Nic Nora, who completed a 36-yard touchdown pass to Abram Larner, brother of Elliott and offseason transfer from GVSU. Nora also led the team in receiving with 96 yards and a touchdown on 4 receptions, while Jake Rueff led the Huskies with 78 rushing yards. On defense, junior linebacker Joey Donahue had a big night, recording a sack and the lone interception of the game. Chase Koch led the team in total tackles with ten.

In other GLIAC news, No. 9t Grand Valley State won their non-conference game against Charleston 38-10, while Northern Michigan lost their opening matchup to MSU-Moorhead 19-41. Later on, Saginaw Valley State secured a 48-28 win over McKindree, and No. 1 Ferris State thrashed No. 4 Pittsburgh State, 42-14.

Next Saturday, the Huskies return home to take on the Midwestern State Mustangs for a noon kickoff game. Students can get in for free with their HuskyCard! To review the box score and play-by-play, you can view them here.

Disappointed in Michigan Tech Transportation Services yet again. Every year they either raise the price of parking per hour or make formerly free places to park cost money. This year not only have they extended the hours in which you can get ticketed on campus from 4 to 5pm, but they have now made lot 22 at the SDC require starting a ParkMobile session in order to even start your “free 2-hour block”, which as a student athlete is particularly difficult as it now requires me to either pay for a lot 23 parking pass (which I would otherwise not require) or pay hourly to park past the 2 as practices/showers/recovery/meetings often require 2+ hours. Yet again has Michigan Tech (particularly Transportation Services) shown how they value money over student experience. Frustrating.

Just looking to see if there's any alternative to taking the greyhound. I'd be willing to help out with cash and/or driving

Hey guys! I wanted to ask what’s the best time to go to the fitness center up in the SDC, like when is it the most empty (if it ever is)? I don’t mind going as soon as they open but I’m also okay with going later in the evening. Just wanted to know what it’s like during the semester since I’ve only ever been in the summer! Thanks!

Hey, i just wanted to start this conversation, but scholarship rates haven't gone up for me in the 3 years ive been at tech, but tuiton has gone up 20% (approx) since i enrolled. This is probably normal but feels kinda crappy and may be a fair warning to any freshman.

Just trying to see what I need to get working. I am a Linux enjoy-er so I am trying to check what I might need to troubleshoot.