A Queen, Skits, and Some Awesome Statues: Winter Carnival 2013
Luckily most of the snow that was dumped on Houghton over the last couple of weeks has survived the fluctuating temperatures. Mother Nature has been showing her temperamental side, throwing subzero...
View ArticleWorking For the Future: Spring Career Fair
To start off, I would like to apologize for not posting last week. I had a bit of a slip up in the midst of the amazing Winter Carnival, but I assure you it will not happen again. With that, please...
View ArticleA Blizzard of Jobs for Engineering Week
Students and recruiters talking at the Career Fair Although Week 6 of the semester started off just as every other week, it turned out to be even more eventful than anticipated for students at Michigan...
View ArticleMeet the New Spring Break
Several feet of snow blanket the ground, a chill wind blows through the rattled trees, and the occasional blizzard whips through the streets. That’s right folks, it’s still winter in Houghton. However,...
View ArticleMeet the New Spring Break 2.0
Now that there are only a few days until spring break 2013 kicks off, Michigan Tech students are excited to take some time off from classes to relax, go on a trip, or to head home to hang out with...
View ArticleStudents Making a Difference
Houghton is looking less than ready for spring as students are returning to classes after Spring Break. The snow is once again flying through the air and the wind is whipping around campus. It’s not...
View ArticleA Preview of Undergraduate Research
This past weekend, high school students and their families had a chance to explore all of the amazing opportunities that Michigan Tech has to offer during Preview Day 2013. Some of you may remember...
View ArticleA case of cabin fever
With the end of the semester quickly approaching, many students are experiencing a spike in homework, papers, exam prep, and working on those final projects. During this very busy time of the semester,...
View ArticleThe Final Countdown
It’s the final few weeks of the term, and students are hard at work with projects, assignments, and exams. Before heading out for the summer, there are a few things students need to take care of—and...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Commencement
As the 2013 semester is wrapping up, the Spring 2013 Commencement ceremony is fast-approaching for this year’s graduates. In just eighteen days, another class of Michigan Tech students will gather in...
View ArticleStudy Abroad
Summer is fast approaching, though you wouldn’t know it from all of the snow still on the ground in Houghton. However, things are looking up; the weather is getting warmer and the sun is finally...
View ArticleSchool’s Out for Summer
Parents, you’ve survived another academic year at Michigan Tech! For some of you, this may have been the first year that your student was in college, while others may be seasoned veterans. In either...
View ArticleSummer Youth Programs
Summer? Though the weather has once again taken a turn for the worse, summer is technically in full swing at Michigan Tech. Even though campus is a bit quieter during the summer months with many...
View ArticleManaging Money
With the new free time that summer brings, some students may be tempted to take part in some recreation they don’t have time for during the school year. These activities may cost money, and many...
View ArticleJam-packed June
June is always one of my favorite months of the year. Not only is it my birthday month, but it’s also filled with a lot of awesome events in the Houghton area! For students staying in the area for the...
View ArticleHello, ParentNet!
Hello everyone! My name is Valerie Taglione, and I’m pleased to inform you that I will be the new student writer for ParentNet! I’m very excited to take on this new journey with you, but before I do I...
View ArticleHomecoming, Career Fair, and Open House!
Hello, Parents! It’s been an exciting week here at Michigan Tech! We just wrapped up with Homecoming 2013, the Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, September 24, and the Open House Saturday, September 28....
View ArticleFall in the Copper Country
Hello again, Parents! I hope everyone has been having a wonderful week! As I’m sure you’ve noticed in each of your hometowns, fall is here and is in full swing. Fall is such a A view of the fall colors...
View ArticleLeaderShape 2014
Hello Parents, This week marks the half-way point for students this semester! We only have seven more weeks of classes until the end—Winter Break—and five more 2013 LeaderShape Alumni until...
View ArticleSafehouse and Make a Difference Day
Greetings, Parents. I hope you all had a wonderful week! It’s been very busy around campus, but the weather has been so nice lately that it’s hard to complain. The sunshine and vibrancy of the colors...
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