We will meet from 4:30-5:30 in Walker 120C (in the Walker Lab). All levels of German are welcome.

For more information, contact Stephanie Rowe at sdrowe@mtu.edu.

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The American Red Cross recommends that everyone make an appointment; however, walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability. To schedule, please make an appointment online or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Blood Drive Details:

Location: Memorial Union Building, Ballroom (2nd floor)

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Date: Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10

Learn more about giving blood on the American Red Cross Website:

1. Eligibility Requirements

2. Type of Blood Donations

3. How Blood Donations Help

4. Common Concerns

Please reach out to Student Leadership and Involvement with concerns or accommodation requests. Email is at activities@mtu.edu

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Key Highlights:

Automated navigation with AI Sample Finder to increase sample throughput.High-resolution imaging down to 90 nm using Airyscan 2.Real-time 3D/4D volumetric imaging at 80 volumes per second via Lightfield 4D.Expanded spectral collection utilizing the near-IR detector.Registration: Scan the QR code on the flyer or email Maria Dinkelmann at maria.dinkelmann@zeiss.com.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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This is a small-group Bible study: bring a Bible, come with questions, and expect honest conversation around the text. Whether you are new to Scripture or looking to grow in maturity, you are welcome. Our aim is simple—to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King.

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The American Red Cross recommends that everyone make an appointment; however, walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability. To schedule, please make an appointment online or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Blood Drive Details:

Location: Memorial Union Building, Ballroom (2nd floor)

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Date: Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10

Learn more about giving blood on the American Red Cross Website:

1. Eligibility Requirements

2. Type of Blood Donations

3. How Blood Donations Help

4. Common Concerns

Please reach out to Student Leadership and Involvement with concerns or accommodation requests. Email is at activities@mtu.edu

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What to Expect: A comfortable setting, snacks, and connection with peers. This is a low-pressure, discussion-based format that addresses the needs of the collective group through peer-to-peer support. Discussion topics may include work/life balance, relationship concerns, burnout, etc.

Details: Open to all Michigan Tech graduate students. Meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 AM in Admin 313 (CSMHW Relaxation Room), unless otherwise noted.

Stop by whenever your schedule allows, but regular attendance increases maximum benefit. No long-term commitment or registration required. Just show up as you are!

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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There is no cost to attend but please RSVP in advance to ensure we have an accurate headcount.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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There will be shuttle routes starting at 12:30 PM and running until 5 PM. Find the K-Day shuttle next to the Rozsa parking lot.

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Link to sign up:

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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If your vehicle has wheels and plates, come show it off! Lifted trucks, slammed coupes, bikes, or mom’s old Honda Odyssey- All vehicles are welcome at all AEMT events. No car up at Tech? That’s okay too! AEMT encourages all students to participate and have fun.

After each of these meets will be a cruise up to Copper Harbor, using a hand-selected route that maximizes views and driving experience. For those with tight-handling cars there will be an up-tempo group, and a second group behind driving at a relaxed pace. We respectfully request that no burnouts, donuts, revving, double-line-passing, etc. are performed at AEMT events as we are representing Michigan Tech on the roads. Copper Harbor cruises are always a blast. If you cannot drive the cruise route, many drivers will have open passenger seats!

Also, please join the official AEMT Discord server! https://linktr.ee/mtu_aemt

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Detroit Metropolitan Dance presents SHIFT, a dynamic repertory program that captures Detroit Metropolitan Dance at a defining moment of transformation. Formerly known as Eisenhower Dance Detroit, the company enters this new chapter with a renewed identity rooted in legacy and propelled by its evolving identity.

This bold program reflects the power of movement to mark change, challenge perspective, and carry us forward. Featuring works by Stephanie Pizzo, Yoshito Sakuraba, and a featured piece performed by local Keweenaw community dancers, choreographed by Emily “EmM” Moreira.

SHIFT brings together a range of choreographic voices that illuminate the company’s athleticism, emotional depth, and contemporary edge. From Pizzo’s bold, visceral movement language to Sakuraba’s evocative Ongaeshi: A Debt of Feathers, the program honors where the company has been while revealing where it is headed.

In addition to the performances at the Rozsa, Detroit Metropolitan Dance will also be participating in community engagement events including a Free Movement Workshop at the Portage Lake District Library, open to the public. See details below.

Learn about the inspiration behind a featured piece in the program:

About Ongaeshi: The Debt of Feathers

CHOREOGRAPHY | Yoshito Sakuraba
MUSIC | Mount Hood, Hauschka | Staples Center, Chris Benstead | For Johann, Ryuichi Sakamoto | The Revenant Main Theme, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Cercle, Kangding Ray
INSPIRATION | Inspired by the poignant Japanese folktale The Grateful Crane, this abstract contemporary work explores the fragile threads between memory, sacrifice, and loss. Through minimalist staging, hand-crafted black-and-white animation, and emotionally charged movement, the piece centers on a man left behind—caught in quiet cycles of laughter, grief, and longing. Dancers inhabit states of transformation, weaving a visual poem suspended between reality and surrealism, the past and the ever-fleeting present. At its heart, Ongaeshi: The Debt of Feathers is not a retelling, but a meditation on love’s quiet cost and the irreversible passage of fate.

Discover more about the program, the company, and the dancers in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

Things to know

DATE | Saturday, September 12, 2026
TIMES | 3 and 7:30 p.m.
SEATING BEGINS | 2:30 and 7 p.m.
LOCATION | Rozsa Center
EST. RUN TIME | Approx. 90 mins., including 15 min. intermission
SEATING | Reserved
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($34 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using MTU Single Sign-on to reserve What is Student Rush?

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This performance includes the use of haze and strobing/flashing lights.

Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.

Community Engagement Events

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Before the Community Movement Workshop and the performances at the Rozsa, the company is bringing dance directly to our local community for demonstrations, engagements, a masterclass, and special pop-ups:

- Canal View, Hancock
- Intersect Healthcare, Hancock
- Our Lady of Mercy, Hubbell
- The Bluffs, Houghton
- Gardenview, Calumet
- Bayside Village, L'Anse
- A Masterclass with the MTU Dance Team

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Let's Move: Community Movement Workshop for all Bodies

10-10:45 a.m. | Portage Lake District Library Community Room (Free and open to the public. No registration required, drop-in)

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Rozsa Presenting Series Event is sponsored in part by:

and the Rozsa Center's Circle of Supporters.

About the Performers

Detroit Metropolitan Dance, formerly known as Eisenhower Dance Detroit, is a professional repertory company that, through outstanding performances and educational services, strives to deepen the understanding and appreciation of contemporary dance regionally, nationally, and internationally and to reflect on and explore issues of social significance. Learn more at detroitmetdance.org

Community Dancers

Gwendolyn Amidon, Rory Anderson, Violet Bradley, Samantha Brentar, Sawyer Geshel, Avalyn Gruver, Adelyn Kangas, Emery Kangas, Aveline Klein, Sharon Lahti-Thiam, Hope Lund, Livi Scott, Natalie Somero, Lily Thyer, and Hannah You

About the Presenter

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton, Michigan, the 80,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall, Rozsa Backstage, Rozsa Art Galleries, and McArdle Theatre.

As the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours, ballet, cirque, music, and more.

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Detroit Metropolitan Dance presents SHIFT, a dynamic repertory program that captures Detroit Metropolitan Dance at a defining moment of transformation. Formerly known as Eisenhower Dance Detroit, the company enters this new chapter with a renewed identity rooted in legacy and propelled by its evolving identity.

This bold program reflects the power of movement to mark change, challenge perspective, and carry us forward. Featuring works by Stephanie Pizzo, Yoshito Sakuraba, and a featured piece performed by local Keweenaw community dancers, choreographed by Emily “EmM” Moreira.

SHIFT brings together a range of choreographic voices that illuminate the company’s athleticism, emotional depth, and contemporary edge. From Pizzo’s bold, visceral movement language to Sakuraba’s evocative Ongaeshi: A Debt of Feathers, the program honors where the company has been while revealing where it is headed.

In addition to the performances at the Rozsa, Detroit Metropolitan Dance will also be participating in community engagement events including a Free Movement Workshop at the Portage Lake District Library, open to the public. See details below.

Learn about the inspiration behind a featured piece in the program:

About Ongaeshi: The Debt of Feathers

CHOREOGRAPHY | Yoshito Sakuraba
MUSIC | Mount Hood, Hauschka | Staples Center, Chris Benstead | For Johann, Ryuichi Sakamoto | The Revenant Main Theme, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Cercle, Kangding Ray
INSPIRATION | Inspired by the poignant Japanese folktale The Grateful Crane, this abstract contemporary work explores the fragile threads between memory, sacrifice, and loss. Through minimalist staging, hand-crafted black-and-white animation, and emotionally charged movement, the piece centers on a man left behind—caught in quiet cycles of laughter, grief, and longing. Dancers inhabit states of transformation, weaving a visual poem suspended between reality and surrealism, the past and the ever-fleeting present. At its heart, Ongaeshi: The Debt of Feathers is not a retelling, but a meditation on love’s quiet cost and the irreversible passage of fate.

Discover more about the program, the company, and the dancers in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

Things to know

DATE | Saturday, September 12, 2026
TIMES | 3 and 7:30 p.m.
SEATING BEGINS | 2:30 and 7 p.m.
LOCATION | Rozsa Center
EST. RUN TIME | Approx. 90 mins., including 15 min. intermission
SEATING | Reserved
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($34 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using MTU Single Sign-on to reserve What is Student Rush?

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This performance includes the use of haze and strobing/flashing lights.

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Community Engagement Events

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Before the Community Movement Workshop and the performances at the Rozsa, the company is bringing dance directly to our local community for demonstrations, engagements, a masterclass, and special pop-ups:

- Canal View, Hancock
- Intersect Healthcare, Hancock
- Our Lady of Mercy, Hubbell
- The Bluffs, Houghton
- Gardenview, Calumet
- Bayside Village, L'Anse
- A Masterclass with the MTU Dance Team

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Let's Move: Community Movement Workshop for all Bodies

10-10:45 a.m. | Portage Lake District Library Community Room (Free and open to the public. No registration required, drop-in)

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Rozsa Presenting Series Event is sponsored in part by:

and the Rozsa Center's Circle of Supporters.

About the Performers

Detroit Metropolitan Dance, formerly known as Eisenhower Dance Detroit, is a professional repertory company that, through outstanding performances and educational services, strives to deepen the understanding and appreciation of contemporary dance regionally, nationally, and internationally and to reflect on and explore issues of social significance. Learn more at detroitmetdance.org

Community Dancers

Gwendolyn Amidon, Rory Anderson, Violet Bradley, Samantha Brentar, Sawyer Geshel, Avalyn Gruver, Adelyn Kangas, Emery Kangas, Aveline Klein, Sharon Lahti-Thiam, Hope Lund, Livi Scott, Natalie Somero, Lily Thyer, and Hannah You

About the Presenter

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton, Michigan, the 80,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall, Rozsa Backstage, Rozsa Art Galleries, and McArdle Theatre.

As the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours, ballet, cirque, music, and more.

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Hadestown
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Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
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Filosophy
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Winter Carnival Comedian: Ashley Gavin
Rozsa Center | Feb 5, 2027 | 10 p.m.

Cirque Kalabanté
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Rozsa Center | April 26, 2027 | 6:30 p.m.

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Some events use assigned 30-minute competition time slots. Teams will select or be assigned their time slots during registration, and detailed schedules will be shared prior to Homecoming Week.

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Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Drop by Student Support & Mentorship for Operation Connect and Solve! Test your brainpower with trick logic puzzles, help us piece together our massive mystery jigsaw, and fuel up on free snacks. Stay for five minutes or lock in for five hours—all agents welcome.

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Stop by to write a message of hope and encouragement or honor someone who has been impacted by suicide. Your message will become part of a growing display of memorial flags that will remain on campus throughout the week as a reminder that every member of our community matters and that support is always available.

Together, we can create a visible message of hope, remembrance, and connection. We hope to see you there.

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Dr. Laodong Guo, Professor of Aquatic Biogeochemistry at the School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will give a talk on Monday, September 14th. The title of the talk is "Historical trends of toxic metals, black carbon, and PFAS in sediments from Green Bay and Milwaukee Harbor"

Abstract: Green Bay, a shallow embayment of Lake Michigan, is the world’s largest freshwater estuary and one of the most ecologically and economically significant freshwater bays in North America. Over the past century, it has undergone significant ecological and environmental changes driven by intensified anthropogenic activities and the introduction of invasive species. Historically, Green Bay has received substantial pollutant loads from the Fox River watershed, including nutrients, toxic metals, legacy persistent organic pollutants (PCBs and PAHs), and more recent emerging contaminants such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Designated by U.S. EPA as an Area of Concern (AOC) in the 1980s, both Green Bay and Milwaukee Harbor have remained on the AOC list, providing a natural laboratory for assessing long-term pollution trends. This presentation explores the sedimentary record or depositional history of toxic metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Hg, Co, Ni, Cr, and As) and PFAS in Green Bay sediments over the past 80 years. We compare these pollution profiles to the Milwaukee Harbor to contrast the impacts of agriculturally dominated (nonpoint sources) versus metropolitan-dominated runoffs. Finally, we evaluate the depositional history and shifting sources of black carbon, the primary light-absorbing component of soot, produced through the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass.

Bio: Dr. Laodong Guo is a Professor of Aquatic Biogeochemistry in the School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from Texas A&M University and joined UWM in 2012 after faculty and research appointments at the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. His research focuses on aquatic biogeochemistry, including the cycling of carbon, nutrients, and trace elements; the role of natural organic matter and colloids in contaminant fate and transport; and emerging contaminants such as PFAS and microplastics. Dr. Guo has authored or coauthored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and has extensive research experience in freshwater, marine, and Arctic environments.

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Participation in the program can lead to qualification for research and other funding from several granting agencies, including the NSF I-Corps and SBIR/STTR/PFI programs and various state and regional programs. Past participants have reported that they saved time and money by better understanding potential applications of their technology, experienced improved engagement with teams, and improved their ability to receive add-on funding.

Benefits of the Program

Exploring pathways to startup launch.Evaluating the potential of research discoveries or technologies.Discovering the societal impact of innovations as usable technologies.Enhancing research proposals for securing funding.2026 Cohorts

Fall 20269/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19Class sessions 4pm ET – 6pm ETRegistration Deadline: 9/4Registration is open for the fall cohort.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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This is a small-group setting: come with a Bible, questions, and room to grow. Whether you are new to the faith or have followed Jesus for years, you are welcome. We study the Word in order to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King on campus and beyond. Who: Open to MTU students and the local community
Led by: Sion Han, Serve the King Ministries
When: Monday nights
What: Verse-by-verse study of Acts — the Spirit, the church, and the mission of Jesus Come ready to open the Bible, think carefully, and walk with others who want to follow Christ.

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Whether you're looking to keep up your training, stay active, or just missing the water, come join the Husky Swim Club! This practice is exclusively for new members to get a feel for our setup, meet the E-Board and Captains, and get familiar with the pool.

We'll meet in front of the SDC for a quick intro to get to know the leadership team and ask any questions about the club then head into the pool for a relaxed workout to get back in the groove and to get to know each other!

Don't forget to bring your suit, goggles, and cap—we can't wait to see you soon!

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Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Drop by Student Support & Mentorship for Operation Connect and Solve! Test your brainpower with trick logic puzzles, help us piece together our massive mystery jigsaw, and fuel up on free snacks. Stay for five minutes or lock in for five hours—all agents welcome.

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This event is hosted by the Voter Engagement Coalition. All efforts are non-partisan.

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Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:

to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff membersto maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staffto provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan TechEach meeting consists of a notable guest speaker to share updates from around campus, updates about upcoming Staff Council programs and events, and opportunities to chat amongst a community of fellow staff members.

Membership on Staff Council is voluntary, open, and available to any eligible staff member. Staff Council exists to support Michigan Tech staff: full-time, part-time, nine-month, or ten-month; non-student, non-faculty.

As a reminder, union-represented employees are entitled to release time for professional development activities, including staff recognition programs deemed relevant by the University. Employees should work with their supervisors to ensure coverage during their absence. Supervisors may contact Human Resources for guidance on eligibility and the process for granting this release time.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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These gatherings focus on helping students grow in their knowledge of God, learn what it means to follow Christ in everyday life, and build authentic Christian community. We dig into Scripture carefully, address real questions, and encourage one another toward faithful living.

All students are welcome—whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time, looking for deeper study, or simply want a place to connect with other believers. No prior knowledge or denominational background is required.

Come hang out, learn, and grow with us. Pizza or snacks often follow the meeting.

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Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Drop by Student Support & Mentorship for Operation Connect and Solve! Test your brainpower with trick logic puzzles, help us piece together our massive mystery jigsaw, and fuel up on free snacks. Stay for five minutes or lock in for five hours—all agents welcome.

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For this hybrid session, we will be meeting in the MUB Alumni Lounge, and a Zoom option is available for those who are unable to attend in-person.

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Registration: Please register online to receive reminders and the link to attend online. The seminar will be available in person or online.Detailed schedule

2 – 3pm – Submission 101
Learn what is required to submit your document to the Graduate School and the deadlines for the upcoming semester. Best for students who are completing their degree this semester or next semester.3 – 4pm – Formatting 101-103
Learn about templates, checking your document with Adobe Acrobat, and how to use copyrighted materials. You’ll also learn where resources are on the web page so you can learn more about the topics that interest you.4pm - ? - Questions
We'll be available to answer any additional questions you have.If you are unable to join us, the event will be taped and available online after the event. The previous semester’s seminars are always available online.

Information on submitting, formatting, and more can be found online for dissertations and theses or reports.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Hear from your peers about how they prepared and made the most of the event.

Download the Handshake app and we will show you how to use it throughout the recruiting season.

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This is a small-group Bible study: bring a Bible, come with questions, and expect honest conversation around the text. Whether you are new to Scripture or looking to grow in maturity, you are welcome. Our aim is simple—to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King.

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What to Expect: A comfortable setting, snacks, and connection with peers. This is a low-pressure, discussion-based format that addresses the needs of the collective group through peer-to-peer support. Discussion topics may include work/life balance, relationship concerns, burnout, etc.

Details: Open to all Michigan Tech graduate students. Meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 AM in Admin 313 (CSMHW Relaxation Room), unless otherwise noted.

Stop by whenever your schedule allows, but regular attendance increases maximum benefit. No long-term commitment or registration required. Just show up as you are!

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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"Election Education for Everyday People" is open to the Michigan Tech campus community as well as the greater Keweenaw community. Snacks will be provided.
This event is brought to you by the Up North Advocacy Education Fund with support from Michigan United and Michigan Tech's Voter Engagement Coalition, which promotes non-partisan civic learning and participation on campus.

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Supper Club is a one-of-a-kind meal served family-style that sparks conversations and fosters connections. The experience is paired with entertainment and campus partnerships all in a swanky, nostalgic setting. The menus rotate and are always new, exciting and trendy -- our first event will feature an intro to life in Upper Michigan, the Yooper Edition.

So, sign yourself up, dig out your best plaid (Yooper) shirt, and get ready to enjoy delicious food along with great conversations and lots of laughs.

Our next Supper Club event is scheduled for Thursday, September 17 at 6 pm in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom. Seating is limited and entrance to the event is one meal plan tap or payment of $13.50 if you do not have an active meal plan. Registration is required to attend and seating will be assigned. Please dress in your best Yooper apparel!

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

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Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

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Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Drop by Student Support & Mentorship for Operation Connect and Solve! Test your brainpower with trick logic puzzles, help us piece together our massive mystery jigsaw, and fuel up on free snacks. Stay for five minutes or lock in for five hours—all agents welcome.

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There will be two opportunities to meet with Dr. Sulman:

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Fisher Hall 323
Refreshments will be provided

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Fisher Hall 323
Refreshments will be provided

This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's Martin Luther King Jr-Delores Huerta-Morris Hood Jr.-Rosa Parks Initiative.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Title: Adaptive Mesh Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Abstract: Many scientific and engineering applications are described by differential equations involving several variables, called partial differential equations (PDEs). When these equations are too complicated to solve by hand, we use computers to find approximate solutions. A common approach is to approximate the solution at a set of points, known as a computational mesh, spread throughout the region.
While a fine mesh can be used to provide a high-resolution approximation in the region, using a fine mesh can be computationally expensive. Instead of using a fine mesh everywhere in the region, adaptive mesh methods place more grid points where they are needed and fewer points where the solution changes slowly.
In this talk, we will introduce adaptive moving mesh methods for solving nonlinear PDEs. We will explain the basic idea behind these methods and use several numerical examples to show how they can improve accuracy while reducing computational cost.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Fisher Hall 127
Refreshments will be provided

This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's Martin Luther King Jr-Delores Huerta-Morris Hood Jr.-Rosa Parks Initiative Initiative.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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There will be two opportunities to meet with Dr. Sulman:

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Fisher Hall 323
Refreshments will be provided

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Fisher Hall 323
Refreshments will be provided

This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's Martin Luther King Jr-Delores Huerta-Morris Hood Jr.-Rosa Parks Initiative.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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Title: An Efficient Domain Decomposition Adaptive Mesh Method for the Cahn-Hilliard Phase-Field Model

Abstract: In this talk, we present an efficient domain decomposition (DD) moving mesh method for solving the Cahn-Hilliard (CH) phase-field model in two and three spatial dimensions. The CH phase-field model describes phase separation phenomenon in binary mixtures and has been used in various important phase-field applications such as tumor growth simulation and multiphase fluid flows. The DD method proceeds by splitting the computational domain into overlapping subdomains, and employing the adaptive mesh method to compute the solution of the phase-field model on each subdomain. The implementation of the parallel computations is straightforward, and this helps to reduce the computational cost for both the adaptive mesh generation and solution of the phase-field equation. We demonstrate the performance of the DD adaptive mesh method for the CH phase-field model using several numerical experiments in both two and three spatial dimensions.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fisher Hall 127

This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's Martin Luther King Jr-Delores Huerta-Morris Hood Jr.-Rosa Parks Initiative Initiative.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Contact Addison Stutheit for any questions or concerns at arstuthe@mtu.edu

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Enjoy refreshments and hear from the Emma C. Johnson about her works from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026.

This event is free and open to the public.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore all upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email View All Upcoming Events

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

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Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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RSVP using this form: https://forms.gle/H1NkJgoBsbGqxLHs9

Contact Addison Stutheit for any questions or concerns at arstuthe@mtu.edu

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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Direct hands-on testing using your own experimental samples.Demonstration of Airyscan 2 super-resolution and near-IR detection on custom targets.Guidance on optimizing throughput and volumetric 4D acquisition for your specific workflows.Registration: Reserve a demo slot by clicking on this Teams registration link or contacting Maria Dinkelmann directly at maria.dinkelmann@zeiss.com.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

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Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

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Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Participation in the program can lead to qualification for research and other funding from several granting agencies, including the NSF I-Corps and SBIR/STTR/PFI programs and various state and regional programs. Past participants have reported that they saved time and money by better understanding potential applications of their technology, experienced improved engagement with teams, and improved their ability to receive add-on funding.

Benefits of the Program

Exploring pathways to startup launch.Evaluating the potential of research discoveries or technologies.Discovering the societal impact of innovations as usable technologies.Enhancing research proposals for securing funding.2026 Cohorts

Fall 20269/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19Class sessions 4pm ET – 6pm ETRegistration Deadline: 9/4Registration is open for the fall cohort.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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This is a small-group setting: come with a Bible, questions, and room to grow. Whether you are new to the faith or have followed Jesus for years, you are welcome. We study the Word in order to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King on campus and beyond. Who: Open to MTU students and the local community
Led by: Sion Han, Serve the King Ministries
When: Monday nights
What: Verse-by-verse study of Acts — the Spirit, the church, and the mission of Jesus Come ready to open the Bible, think carefully, and walk with others who want to follow Christ.

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Direct hands-on testing using your own experimental samples.Demonstration of Airyscan 2 super-resolution and near-IR detection on custom targets.Guidance on optimizing throughput and volumetric 4D acquisition for your specific workflows.Registration: Reserve a demo slot by clicking on this Teams registration link or contacting Maria Dinkelmann directly at maria.dinkelmann@zeiss.com.

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Come practice your Spanish and meet new people while we discuss short films and play board games. Bring a friend or anybody you think might enjoy speaking some Spanish; everybody is welcome!

Reach out to ebarreda@mtu.edu with any questions.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Michigan Tech's subscription to GrantForward gives you access to its full suite of services just by signing up with your campus email. The funding search platform aggregates opportunities from federal agencies, private foundations, and international sources into one comprehensive database. We'll walk you through system basics like signing in and setting up your profile to optimize your funding search. Once your profile is ready, you can opt in to receive personalized notifications of funding opportunities that match your research interests, create saved searches, and mark opportunities as "favorites" to get alerts if there are any changes. To streamline setting up your profile, we recommend having a recent electronic CV or list of publications handy for the session.

The session will be recorded for later viewing. Can't make it? The Research Development team is available for individual consultations to help you make GrantForward work for your specific needs.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Dr. Cormack will open the event with her presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

This event is part of the Van Evera Distinguished Lecture Series.

This lecture is partially funded by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.

This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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These gatherings focus on helping students grow in their knowledge of God, learn what it means to follow Christ in everyday life, and build authentic Christian community. We dig into Scripture carefully, address real questions, and encourage one another toward faithful living.

All students are welcome—whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time, looking for deeper study, or simply want a place to connect with other believers. No prior knowledge or denominational background is required.

Come hang out, learn, and grow with us. Pizza or snacks often follow the meeting.

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Direct hands-on testing using your own experimental samples.Demonstration of Airyscan 2 super-resolution and near-IR detection on custom targets.Guidance on optimizing throughput and volumetric 4D acquisition for your specific workflows.Registration: Reserve a demo slot by clicking on this Teams registration link or contacting Maria Dinkelmann directly at maria.dinkelmann@zeiss.com.

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We will meet from 4:30-5:30 in Walker 120C (in the Walker Lab). All levels of German are welcome.

For more information, contact Stephanie Rowe at sdrowe@mtu.edu.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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This is a small-group Bible study: bring a Bible, come with questions, and expect honest conversation around the text. Whether you are new to Scripture or looking to grow in maturity, you are welcome. Our aim is simple—to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King.

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Direct hands-on testing using your own experimental samples.Demonstration of Airyscan 2 super-resolution and near-IR detection on custom targets.Guidance on optimizing throughput and volumetric 4D acquisition for your specific workflows.Registration: Reserve a demo slot by clicking on this Teams registration link or contacting Maria Dinkelmann directly at maria.dinkelmann@zeiss.com.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

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Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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What to Expect: A comfortable setting, snacks, and connection with peers. This is a low-pressure, discussion-based format that addresses the needs of the collective group through peer-to-peer support. Discussion topics may include work/life balance, relationship concerns, burnout, etc.

Details: Open to all Michigan Tech graduate students. Meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 AM in Admin 313 (CSMHW Relaxation Room), unless otherwise noted.

Stop by whenever your schedule allows, but regular attendance increases maximum benefit. No long-term commitment or registration required. Just show up as you are!

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Learn more about Dr. Lankton and his recent book project in his own words: After receiving a doctorate in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania I took a job as a curator of power and shop machinery at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI, Then I moved to Washington, D.C. to serve as an historian of engineering with the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), a part of the National Park Service. While at HAER I ran a project to document the history of the Quincy Mining Company in Upper Michigan. I found the history of Michigan copper to be so interesting, and so rich in archival records, that in 1981 I took a faculty position at Michigan Technological University in nearby Houghton. I taught there from 1981 to 2012. Before retiring and becoming an Emeritus Professor of History, I wrote four books about the Copper Country’s mines, technologies, communities and people. But I had not published any books about the automobile, even though I taught a class at Michigan Tech, “The Automobile in America,” for thirty years that enrolled 3,000 to 4,000 students.

That had to change. Nearing retirement, I set a goal to finally write my “car book.”

It would be a cultural history, covering the Fifties and the Sixties, that would lay out the auto’s impact on the nation. At the same time, it would be a highly personal memoir. It would be an “auto biography,” recounting my life growing up with cars. Taking trips to relatives in Indiana and Illinois. Listening to "Maybellene” and “GTO” on the car radio. Taking your first love out to neck in remote locations. Cruising Vermilion Street in Danville, Illinois. Driving a muscle car and drag racing Chevelle Super Sports and Oldsmobile 442s. Rolling a car over, wheels to wheels. Driving the Prom Queen and her court around the track at Danville High’s football stadium.

That book is finally done and has been published by Wayne State University Press. I think you will be edified and entertained by MOTOR CITY BOOMER: THE CAR CULTURE THAT DEFINED A GENERATION. Expect to learn a lot, laugh a lot, and cry three or four times.

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At this information session, you will learn more about the program, how it works, and how to join. Attendance at one of these information sessions is required to join the HuskyGOLD program.

Learn more about HuskyGOLD on the Student Leadership & Involvement website.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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The approximate schedule and topics are as follows:

9:30 - 9:45 AM: Registration9:45 - 10:15 AM: Get Connected10:35 - 11:45 AM: Your Origin Story11:45 - 12:30 PM: Lunch12:30 - 2:00 PM: Your Characters and Point of View2:00 - 2:15 PM: Break2:15 - 3:45 PM: Your Next Chapter3:45 - 4:00 PM: Wrapping UpAll participants will receive free workshop materials, lunch, and a participation gift. To receive credit for attending, you must attend the whole workshop.

RSVPs must be received by the end of the day on Sunday, September 20th to ensure adequate program supplies.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Join us for our 2026 Rozsa Soirée! Hosted this year by Becky Barnard and Graeleigh Storer, the Soirée is a chance for friends of the Rozsa to socialize while enjoying live music by JazTec and Lupine, appetizers, a short program, dessert, silent auction, and concessions tasting/voting. We will hold a paddle raise for donations that help further the Rozsa Center's mission of cultivating a vibrant and connected community through art experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. This is our only annual fundraising event, and we truly appreciate every gift our generous community offers. We hope to see you there!

In-person ticket sales end Friday, September 18 at 3 p.m., online ticket sales end Sunday, September 20 at 11 p.m. Table sponsorships (8 seats/tickets) for this event are available by contacting the Rozsa Box Office. Table sponsorship reservation deadline is Friday, September 18 at 3 p.m.

EVENT SCHEDULE

7 p.m. | Guest Social, Light Appetizers, Live Music
7:30 p.m. | Paddle Raise with dessert
8:15 p.m. | Live Music, Silent Auction Bidding, Concessions Tasting and Voting
9:30 p.m. | Afterparty & Check-out Opens
Event Concludes at 10 p.m.

Things to know

DATE | Saturday, September 26, 2026
TIME | 7 p.m.
DOORS OPEN | 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION | Rozsa Center
ATTIRE | Festive Cocktail
SEATING | Seats will be assigned for program, dessert, and paddle raise.
CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event features dim mood lighting, live music, and a dynamic LED wall display that may include moving images and flashing lights.

PUBLIC TICKETS

$60 (Full Fee)$75 (Full Fee + $15 Donation)$100 (Full Fee + $40 Donation)$500 (Table Sponsorship + 8 seats/tickets, please contact Box Office for a table) $600 (Table Sponsorship + 8 seats/tickets + $100 donation, please contact Box Office for a table)MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | This fundraiser event is not eligible for Free Student Rush Tickets.

Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.

In-person ticket sales end Friday, September 18 at 3 p.m., online ticket sales end Sunday, September 20 at 11 p.m. Table sponsorships (8 seats/tickets) for this event are available by contacting the Rozsa Box Office. Table sponsorship reservation deadline is Friday, September 18 at 3 p.m.

Unable to attend the Rozsa Soirée, but still want to make a gift?

You can still support our mission by making a gift at mtu.edu/rozsa/give

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Rozsa Fundraiser Event provided in part by:

The Rozsa Soirée Volunteer Committee, and the Rozsa Center's Circle of Supporters.

About the Rozsa Soirée

The Rozsa Soirée is the Rozsa's only annual fundraiser. All funds raised throughout the evening directly support our mission to cultivate a vibrant, connected campus and community through shared arts experiences.

Your generosity helps fund vital accessibility initiatives, including upgrading vital equipment such as hearing loop system and live-stream gear, offering digital programs via Instant Encore for high-contrast, zoom, and screen-reading capabilities, the Rozsa’s Class Acts programming, and providing sensory-friendly accommodations, alongside ongoing sustainability practices that ensure the Rozsa remains welcoming for years to come.

View Rozsa Donors at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Presenter

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton, Michigan, the 80,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall, Rozsa Backstage, Rozsa Art Galleries, and McArdle Theatre.

As the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours, ballet, cirque, music, and more.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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This is a small-group setting: come with a Bible, questions, and room to grow. Whether you are new to the faith or have followed Jesus for years, you are welcome. We study the Word in order to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King on campus and beyond. Who: Open to MTU students and the local community
Led by: Sion Han, Serve the King Ministries
When: Monday nights
What: Verse-by-verse study of Acts — the Spirit, the church, and the mission of Jesus Come ready to open the Bible, think carefully, and walk with others who want to follow Christ.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Career Fair is exciting—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

You’ve got this, and we’re here to help.

Michigan Tech’s Career Fair brings hundreds of top companies from around the country right to you, ready to talk about internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs. Whether you’re a first-year student just checking things out or a graduating senior ready to lock in your first job, the fair is your opportunity to connect, explore, and grow.

👋 First time at Career Fair? We’ve Got You!

First Timer Tours are designed for students who are new to Career Fair—especially first-year students or anyone who hasn’t experienced it before. Join a guided tour of the fair space, talk with friendly employers in a low-pressure setting, and learn how it all works. No pressure—just a great way to build confidence.

🌿 Need a Break? We See You.

We know Career Fair can be a lot. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, step into our Quiet Space—a calm zone where you can pause, regroup, and recharge before heading back in.

✅ Before Career Fair

Update your resume and get feedback at Career Services or during resume review events.Upload your polished resume to Handshake.Check out which companies are attending—search by major, job type, or location.Pick 3–5 top companies to research—know what they do and what they’re hiring for.Active job postings from companies attending the fair can be seen here.Plan your outfit! Stop by the Career Closet if you need professional attire.Attend Career Fest and employer info sessions to practice networking in a casual environment.Print a copy of the map for easy reference.💬 During Career Fair

Be ready with your 60-second intro:

Name, major, yearYour hands-on experience (internships, class projects, research, etc.)Something personal—clubs, passions, hobbiesGive your resume, engage in conversation, and thank the recruiter.Don’t forget to ask for their name or business card.📝 After Career Fair

Jot down notes: who you spoke with, what you talked about, and your impressions.Keep your phone and email handy—employers may follow up for interviews!Didn’t hear back? Send a thank-you email within 48 hours to show continued interest.⭐ Pro Tip:

Apply ahead of time on Handshake or the company’s website. It shows initiative and helps recruiters recognize your name when you introduce yourself.

Career Fair is more than just handing out resumes—it’s about making real connections, exploring opportunities, and starting your next adventure.

Show up prepared, be yourself, and know that Career Services is here for you every step of the way.

💼 Let’s do this!

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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These gatherings focus on helping students grow in their knowledge of God, learn what it means to follow Christ in everyday life, and build authentic Christian community. We dig into Scripture carefully, address real questions, and encourage one another toward faithful living.

All students are welcome—whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time, looking for deeper study, or simply want a place to connect with other believers. No prior knowledge or denominational background is required.

Come hang out, learn, and grow with us. Pizza or snacks often follow the meeting.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

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Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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WIBIT Wednesdays will be held on Wednesday, September 30th, October 28th, and December 2nd at the SDC Pool from 5pm-8pm! The event is open to current MTU Students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month). Student/Access Pass ID required upon entry (no pre-registration requried).

Not a current student or SDC Access Pass Holder? Purchase a WIBIT Wednesday Pass. Capacity is limited. Receipt is required upon entry. No SDC day passes or action passes will be accepted for admission.

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*Location may change.

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Hard hats required (and provided) to hear this exciting new music by contemporary composers in the Quincy Mine Hoist House. This annual sell out show will contain some of the best music you haven't heard yet! View the performance schedule for each night:

6 p.m. Concerts [Get tickets]

conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers led by Jana Meckler
featuring soloists:
Kathryn Summersett, soprano
Adam Hall, cello
Michael G. Maxwell, modular synthesizer

8 p.m. Concerts [View event page]

Things to know

DATES | Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026
TIME | 6 p.m. each night
SEATING BEGINS | 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION | Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House
EST. RUN TIME | Approx. 45 min, no intermission
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?

CONTENT GUIDANCE | Each of these intimate concerts features New Music, a bold, contemporary genre on the cutting and creative edge of classical music. Hard hats are required and provided. Close-toed shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Room is dusty, cough drops available upon request. Small flight of stairs, wheelchair elevator is available.

Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Performers

conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers

This year, led by Jana Meckler, conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers is a select chamber choir of 24 voices. Pronounced, “conscience,” the small ensemble performs varied styles and time periods (from antiquity to the present) in formal and informal performance settings. The choir performs locally and also tours regionally.

Meet the performers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

About the Presenter

The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. Learn more at mtu.edu/vpa/music

Related Events

New Music in the Mine - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House | Wednesday-Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026 | 6 and 8 p.m.

Songs of the Season - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Choral-Orchestral Playlist 2.0 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.

Explore all upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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This is a small-group Bible study: bring a Bible, come with questions, and expect honest conversation around the text. Whether you are new to Scripture or looking to grow in maturity, you are welcome. Our aim is simple—to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King.

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Hard hats required (and provided) to hear this exciting new music by contemporary composers in the Quincy Mine Hoist House. This annual sell out show will contain some of the best music you haven't heard yet! View the performance schedule for each night:

6 p.m. Concerts [View event page]

8 p.m. Concerts [Get Tickets]

with special guests:
Michigan State University Electronic Music Workshop

Things to know

DATES | Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026
TIMES | 8 p.m. each night
SEATING BEGINS | 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION | Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House
EST. RUN TIME | Approx. 50 min, no intermission
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?

CONTENT GUIDANCE | Each of these intimate concerts features New Music, a bold, contemporary genre on the cutting and creative edge of classical music. Hard hats are required and provided. Close-toed shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Room is dusty, cough drops available upon request. Small flight of stairs, wheelchair elevator is available.

Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Performers

The Electronic Music Workshop is an ensemble-based course that investigates the performance, creation, and study of experimental and improvised electronic and electroacoustic music. Open to undergraduate and graduate students from any area of study, this course provides an opportunity to approach music in new ways and consider its role within today’s evolving digital culture.

Meet the performers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

About the Presenter

The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. Learn more at mtu.edu/vpa/music

Related Events

New Music in the Mine - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House | Wednesday-Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026 | 6 and 8 p.m.

Songs of the Season - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Choral-Orchestral Playlist 2.0 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.

Explore all upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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What to Expect: A comfortable setting, snacks, and connection with peers. This is a low-pressure, discussion-based format that addresses the needs of the collective group through peer-to-peer support. Discussion topics may include work/life balance, relationship concerns, burnout, etc.

Details: Open to all Michigan Tech graduate students. Meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 AM in Admin 313 (CSMHW Relaxation Room), unless otherwise noted.

Stop by whenever your schedule allows, but regular attendance increases maximum benefit. No long-term commitment or registration required. Just show up as you are!

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Hard hats required (and provided) to hear this exciting new music by contemporary composers in the Quincy Mine Hoist House. This annual sell out show will contain some of the best music you haven't heard yet! View the performance schedule for each night:

6 p.m. Concerts [Get tickets]

conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers led by Jana Meckler
featuring soloists:
Kathryn Summersett, soprano
Adam Hall, cello
Michael G. Maxwell, modular synthesizer

8 p.m. Concerts [View event page]

Things to know

DATES | Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026
TIME | 6 p.m. each night
SEATING BEGINS | 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION | Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House
EST. RUN TIME | Approx. 45 min, no intermission
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?

CONTENT GUIDANCE | Each of these intimate concerts features New Music, a bold, contemporary genre on the cutting and creative edge of classical music. Hard hats are required and provided. Close-toed shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Room is dusty, cough drops available upon request. Small flight of stairs, wheelchair elevator is available.

Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Performers

conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers

This year, led by Jana Meckler, conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers is a select chamber choir of 24 voices. Pronounced, “conscience,” the small ensemble performs varied styles and time periods (from antiquity to the present) in formal and informal performance settings. The choir performs locally and also tours regionally.

Meet the performers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

About the Presenter

The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. Learn more at mtu.edu/vpa/music

Related Events

New Music in the Mine - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House | Wednesday-Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026 | 6 and 8 p.m.

Songs of the Season - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Choral-Orchestral Playlist 2.0 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.

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Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

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The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Hard hats required (and provided) to hear this exciting new music by contemporary composers in the Quincy Mine Hoist House. This annual sell out show will contain some of the best music you haven't heard yet! View the performance schedule for each night:

6 p.m. Concerts [View event page]

8 p.m. Concerts [Get Tickets]

with special guests:
Michigan State University Electronic Music Workshop

Things to know

DATES | Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026
TIMES | 8 p.m. each night
SEATING BEGINS | 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION | Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House
EST. RUN TIME | Approx. 50 min, no intermission
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?

CONTENT GUIDANCE | Each of these intimate concerts features New Music, a bold, contemporary genre on the cutting and creative edge of classical music. Hard hats are required and provided. Close-toed shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Room is dusty, cough drops available upon request. Small flight of stairs, wheelchair elevator is available.

Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Performers

The Electronic Music Workshop is an ensemble-based course that investigates the performance, creation, and study of experimental and improvised electronic and electroacoustic music. Open to undergraduate and graduate students from any area of study, this course provides an opportunity to approach music in new ways and consider its role within today’s evolving digital culture.

Meet the performers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

About the Presenter

The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. Learn more at mtu.edu/vpa/music

Related Events

New Music in the Mine - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Quincy Mine 1918 Hoist House | Wednesday-Thursday, September 30 and October 1, 2026 | 6 and 8 p.m.

Songs of the Season - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Choral-Orchestral Playlist 2.0 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Michigan Tech
Rozsa Center | Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.

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Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

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Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

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Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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In celebration of "American 250", The Akropolis Reed Quintet, join forces with composer and jazz pianist Pascal Le Boeuf, and jazz drummer Christian Euman to perform their recent Grammy-winning album, Are We Dreaming the Same Dream?, exploring the unity within the American experience. The music is an examination of what Ralph Ellison calls “the unity of American experience” and draws upon a selection of our collective musical “ancestors” — Geri Allen, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, and Leonard Bernstein — each of whom have historically represented a variety of perspectives concerning the unity of American experience. Following this chain of artistic ancestry leads to Duke Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Aaron Copland, and beyond.

This performance is a musical exploration of American identity, tracing a lineage of influential artists to examine how diverse perspectives come together into a shared cultural experience.

Things to know

DATE | Friday, October 2, 2026
TIMES | 7:30 p.m.
SEATING BEGINS | 7 p.m.
LOCATION | Rozsa Backstage
EST. RUN TIME | TBA
SEATING | General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($26 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?

CONTENT GUIDANCE | Earplugs are available upon request. View all accessibility services.

Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Rozsa Presenting Series Event is sponsored in part by:

and the Rozsa Center's Circle of Supporters.

About the Performers

Akropolis Reed Quintet

Founded in 2009, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet performs with “sheer musical imagination” (Gramophone), renowned as “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine). Composed of the same five members since its founding, these five reed players and entrepreneurs are pioneers and champions of a new genre of classical music—the reed quintet. Learn more at akropolisquintet.org

Christian Euman

Christian Euman, one of Revive Magazine's "six drummers you should know about," has toured with Jacob Collier, Kurt Elling, Billy Childs, Walter Smith III, and Geoff Keezer, among others. He attended the Thelonious Monk Institute where he studied and performed with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Chris Potter, Jimmy Heath, and Stefon Harris.

Pascal Le Boeuf

Described as “a composer that rocks” by the New York Times, Pascal Le Boeuf is a GRAMMY-award-winning composer, pianist, and producer whose works range from improvised music to hybridizing chamber music with production-based technology. Pascal is an Assistant Professor of Music at MIT and holds a PhD from Princeton University.

About the Presenter

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton, Michigan, the 80,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall, Rozsa Backstage, Rozsa Art Galleries, and McArdle Theatre.

As the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours, ballet, cirque, music, and more.

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Hadestown
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Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills while developing positive attitudes and safe practices around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants work towards success in fundamental skills, including how to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Fully submerge and hold breath
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and leg actions
● Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
● Finning arm action
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 1 including:
● Enter the water independently using the ramp, steps or side.
● Have the ability to travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times and safely exit the water.
● Be able to glide on their front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position (with assistance).

Level 3 - Stroke Development
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: Participants build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
● Bobbing while moving toward safety
● Rotary breathing
● Survival float and back float
● Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
● Tread water
● Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front
● Front crawl and elementary backstroke
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 2 including:
● Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
● Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then recover to a vertical position.
● Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to improve participants' proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
Learning Objectives:
● Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
● Swim under water
● Feet first surface dive
● Survival swimming
● Front crawl and backstroke open turns
● Tread water using 2 different kicks
● Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and sidestroke for 15 yards
● Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 3 including:
● Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
● Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Ages: 6 years and up
Description: The purpose of this level is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Learning Objectives:
● Shallow-angle dives into deep water
● Tuck and pike surface dives
● Flip turns
● Tread water for 5 minutes
● Sculling for 30 seconds
● Swim front crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
● Swim butterfly, back crawl, and side stroke for 25 yards
● Learn water safety skills
Participants are ready for this level if they have completed the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 OR can successfully complete all certification requirements from Level 4 including:
● Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
● Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
● Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilation, return to the surface then exit the water.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

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Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to brush up on your favorite moves, our instructors will guide you through easy-to-learn dances set to popular country hits. Between lessons, stick around for open dancing and practice what you've learned in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

No partner or previous dance experience is required—just bring comfortable shoes and be ready to have a great time!

Schedule:

9:00–9:30 p.m. – Beginner Line Dancing Lesson
9:30–10:00 p.m. – Open Dancing
10:00–10:30 p.m. – Beginner Line Dancing Lesson
10:30–11:00 p.m. – Open Dancing

This event is free and open to Michigan Tech students, their families, and the community.

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Ride the Husky Chair to the top of Mont Ripley and take in spectacular panoramic views of brilliant autumn colors, the Michigan Tech campus, the Portage Waterway, and the surrounding Keweenaw landscape.

At the summit, unload and take your time exploring, snapping photos, and soaking in the crisp fall air and incredible views. When you're ready, hop back on the chairlift for a relaxing ride down the mountain—with even more breathtaking fall scenery along the way.

🍁 Come see the Keweenaw in full color!

Special Note: The eastern summit near the Copper Chairlift will be closed for a Private Event on Saturday, September 19, and Saturday, September 26. There will be no tours available on Saturday, October 10, due to a Private Event on the western summit near the Husky Chairlift.

Schedule subject to change due to weather. Visit skimontripley.com for the latest updates.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Participation in the program can lead to qualification for research and other funding from several granting agencies, including the NSF I-Corps and SBIR/STTR/PFI programs and various state and regional programs. Past participants have reported that they saved time and money by better understanding potential applications of their technology, experienced improved engagement with teams, and improved their ability to receive add-on funding.

Benefits of the Program

Exploring pathways to startup launch.Evaluating the potential of research discoveries or technologies.Discovering the societal impact of innovations as usable technologies.Enhancing research proposals for securing funding.2026 Cohorts

Fall 20269/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19Class sessions 4pm ET – 6pm ETRegistration Deadline: 9/4Registration is open for the fall cohort.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

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Parent and Child Aquatics
Ages: 6 months to 3 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.
Learning Objectives:
● Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
● Understand the need for adult supervision around water
● Learn how to enter and exit the water safely
● Feel comfortable in the water
● Practice blowing bubbles
● Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
● Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
● Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
● Glide on the front and back with assistance
● Change position in the water
● Perform a rudimentary stroke using combined arm and leg actions on the front and back with assistance
● Learn how to play safely in the water
● Experience wearing a U.S Coast Guard-approved life jacket
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

View on site | Email this event

Preschool Aquatics
Ages: 4-5 years
A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.
Description: Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.
Learning Objectives:
● Techniques for entering and exiting the water
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Bobbing
● Retrieve submerged objects
● Front and back glides and floats
● Body control and manipulation in the water
● Tread water using arm and hand actions
● Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front and back
● Treading water
● Learn water safety skills
No previous swimming lesson skills or history needed to participate in this level.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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This is a small-group setting: come with a Bible, questions, and room to grow. Whether you are new to the faith or have followed Jesus for years, you are welcome. We study the Word in order to know God, obey Christ, and serve the King on campus and beyond. Who: Open to MTU students and the local community
Led by: Sion Han, Serve the King Ministries
When: Monday nights
What: Verse-by-verse study of Acts — the Spirit, the church, and the mission of Jesus Come ready to open the Bible, think carefully, and walk with others who want to follow Christ.

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Come practice your Spanish and meet new people while we discuss short films and play board games. Bring a friend or anybody you think might enjoy speaking some Spanish; everybody is welcome!

Reach out to ebarreda@mtu.edu with any questions.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.

Thank you to Sponsors

Support for this 2026/27 Michigan Tech Music Series event is sponsored in part by:
and the Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters at mtu.edu/rozsa/donors

About the Artist

Emma C. Johnson's work explores mundane and idiosyncratic details that reflect society. She focuses on media, aesthetics, (post)feminism, and neoliberalism.

She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text, and has exhibited her artwork internationally.

Johnson holds a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a BA in English from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, an MA in history from Central Michigan University, and an MS, with additional graduate work toward a Ph.D., in the Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program at Michigan Technological University. Johnson also spent a year at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and semesters at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and, on an Erasmus+ grant, at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in Germany.

About the Presenter

Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community.

Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.

View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events.

Related Events

Neoliberal Loops - Rozsa Art Galleries
September 18-November 6, 2026
Reception | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
December 4-8, 2026
Reception | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.

Artwork by Kenyon Hanson and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
January 29-March 27, 2027
Reception | Friday, January 29, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
April 16-20, 2027
Reception | Friday, April 16, 2027 | 5-7 p.m.

Explore upcoming Rozsa Events.

Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa

Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​

Get Involved

Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email

View All Upcoming Events

Personal Responsibility Statement
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event.

Views Expressed Statement
The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

View on site | Email this event

Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack!

Competitive swimming opportunities are now available to current Huskies Swim Training participants! Contact Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu for more information.

Participants must have completed the Huskies Group Swim Lessons, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 or equivalent, demonstrate competency in all four strokes, and be able to swim multiple lengths of the pool unassisted. Please see the Training Groups table for more information.

The first week of each session, participants will be placed into groups based on speed and stroke proficiency. It is recommended that all participants participate 3 days a week to see optimal stroke and speed improvement.

Please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions regarding group placement or if your child is ready for this program.

View on site | Email this event

Program offerings are based on age. Participants must have graduated level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or equivalent and can easily jump off of the 1 meter diving board and swim to the side of the pool unassisted.

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

View on site | Email this event

Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.

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These gatherings focus on helping students grow in their knowledge of God, learn what it means to follow Christ in everyday life, and build authentic Christian community. We dig into Scripture carefully, address real questions, and encourage one another toward faithful living.

All students are welcome—whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time, looking for deeper study, or simply want a place to connect with other believers. No prior knowledge or denominational background is required.

Come hang out, learn, and grow with us. Pizza or snacks often follow the meeting.

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We will meet from 4:30-5:30 in Walker 120C (in the Walker Lab). All levels of German are welcome.

For more information, contact Stephanie Rowe at sdrowe@mtu.edu.

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Neoliberal Loops is a body of work created by Emma C. Johnson that explores neoliberalism, postfeminism, economic precarity, and how our understanding of these phenomena are mediated through visual culture. Her work is concerned with mundane and idiosyncratic details that are telling of a larger picture of the world. She works primarily in painting, printmaking, photography, video, sound, and text. Whatever medium the idea demands is what determines the materiality of the finished work.

The Neoliberal Loops project features three related works on the theme of financial crisis. This includes music/sound and digital video, photography, text on a moving LED lights screen, and letterpress on paper. This exhibition is an opportunity to reflect on capitalism, representation, and feminism, and grapple with this material in a visceral way. Emma invites viewers to reflect on neoliberalism, which often seems as natural as the air we breathe. This opens up a dialog about how representations of neoliberalism shapes our understanding of it and how we might approach our understanding of it and other possibilities for living differently. This project brings Emma's writing, art, music, and theoretical background together when these areas are typically compartmentalized.

This exhibition was also an opportunity for Emma to receive guidance from Michigan Technological University’s Math and Music Lab (MML) co-directors Robert Schnieder and Michael Maxwell. Combining math, visual and performing arts, and the humanities opens up possibilities. Emma's time at MTU was a unique opportunity to combine disciplines to culminate in an interdisciplinary project.

Things to know

EXHIBIT DATES | September 18-November 6, 2026
RECEPTION | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. See Details.
ADMISSION| Free and open to the public

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This event uses LED and LCD displays that may include moving images or flashing lights.

Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more.

Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information.