The SISU Challenge, a fundraiser put on by Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC Battalion, is returning this fall. The SISU Challenge is a 5k obstacle course along the Portage Waterway, taking place on September 2nd. Participants compete in teams of 3-5 to complete Crossfit inspired obstacles. All proceeds go to the …
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FREE scientific excursions aboard MTU’s research vessel Agassiz at Strawberry Festival, 1-6 pm, Saturday, July 8 at Chassell marina Make reservation online now CLICK HERE ‘How do scientists assess the health of Lake Superior’ is the focus of FREE scientific excursions that will be offered at the Strawberry Festival …
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ThermoAnalytics is heating up. Literally. The software and engineering services company is celebrating their 21st birthday. President Keith Johnson said ThermoAnalytics branched off of Michigan Tech’s Keweenaw Research Center to be its own private enterprise in 1996. “We create the software for any thermal management use, predominantly automotive, defense, aerospace, …
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Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Michael Fulmer tossed eight solid innings, as the Detroit Tigers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3 yesterday. Fulmer gave up a run in the first. Detroit matched that run with a Victor Martinez homer in the second, then took the lead …
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Fourth of July fireworks may be fun for the whole family, but not necessarily the family pet. Ask.Vet says July 4th is one of the most dangerous pet holidays, and pet owners should not take it lightly. The holiday sees the most reports of runaway animals, scared off by the …
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Fifteen high school students from the Detroit area spent last week in the Upper Peninsula exploring natural resources, careers and engineering. The group traveled to Michigan Tech to talk with current students and meet with different departments to learn about everything from mechanical engineering to forestry. Trip Organizer Michael Reed …
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Music lovers from the Keweenaw flocked to the Dam Jam Music Festival over the weekend at Lions Waterfront Park in Calumet. Dam Jam is a grassroots community event that showcases local and regional bands and artists. Featured acts included The Go Rounds, Not Quite Canada and The Jimmy Hats on …
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The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees has selected the firm of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates to assist in the search for the University’s next president. At a special meeting Friday afternoon (June 30), the board selected the firm, headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania and Whittier, California, on a unanimous vote. The …
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Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Cleveland Indians pummeled Justin Verlander, and outslugged the Detroit Tigers 11-8 yesterday. Verlander didn’t make it through the fourth inning. He was charged with seven runs, and didn’t strike out a batter for the first time in a decade. With …
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Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers split their two games against the Cleveland Indians Saturday. In the first contest, Nicholas Castellanos’ three-run triple in the seventh inning provided the winning margin, as the Tigers earned a 7-4 victory. The Tigers had built a 4-1 …
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