<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><link>https://events.mtu.edu/van_pelt_amp_opie_library/calendar</link><description>Calendar - J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:59:51 -0400</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Oct 6, 2026: CFE Open House at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Center for Faculty Excellence for the following opportunity: <a href="https://www.mtu.edu/ttoday/?issue=20260922#center-for-faculty-excellence-hosting-open-house">https://www.mtu.edu/ttoday/?issue=20260922#center-for-faculty-excellence-hosting-open-house</a></p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/cfe-open-house">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+CFE+Open+House&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+6%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+the+Center+for+Faculty+Excellence+for+the+following+opportunity%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtu.edu%2Fttoday%2F%3Fissue%3D20260922%23center-for-faculty-excellence-hosting-open-house%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fcfe-open-house%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53998275050100</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-06T14:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/cfe-open-house</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/54037301133815/huge/65c86b17ae22770d38fa42d70b9a4d85839f55b1.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Oct 6, 2026: Fall 2026 Husky Academic Minor Fair at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Give Your Degree an Edge: Explore the 2026 Academic Minor Fair</p>

<p>The Michigan Tech Minor Fair is an opportunity for students  to explore a curriculum that can help them identify their own personal interests, give you an “edge up” in your job search, while adding skills that will prepare you for a career that has yet to be created. Come visit the Husky Minor Fair where you can explore a vast number of minor options in one place, talking to advisors who can answer all your questions to help find the minor that fits your personal and/or professional interests.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/fall-2026-husky-academic-minor-fair">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Fall+2026+Husky+Academic+Minor+Fair&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+6%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AGive+Your+Degree+an+Edge%3A+Explore+the+2026+Academic+Minor+Fair%0A%0AThe+Michigan+Tech+Minor+Fair+is+an+opportunity+for+students++to+explore+a+curriculum+that+can+help+them+identify+their+own+personal+interests%2C+give+you+an+%E2%80%9Cedge+up%E2%80%9D+in+your+job+search%2C+while+adding+skills+that+will+prepare+you+for+a+career+that+has+yet+to+be+created.+Come+visit+the+Husky+Minor+Fair+where+you+can+explore+a+vast+number+of+minor+options+in+one+place%2C+talking+to+advisors+who+can+answer+all+your+questions+to+help+find+the+minor+that+fits+your+personal+and%2For+professional+interests.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Ffall-2026-husky-academic-minor-fair%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54117629402394</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-06T15:30:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/fall-2026-husky-academic-minor-fair</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/31563848353525/huge/5fdcda59e6d77f405c807b4a7b9fe1e2de6d2aa1.jpg'/><category>Academics</category></item><item><title>Oct 7, 2026: MTU Fiber Crafts at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fiber crafters from the Michigan Tech community! If you knit, crochet, spin, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, weave or do any other kind of craft involving yarn, cloth, fiber or string, this is the meetup for you. Feel free to bring your lunch as well as your Works-in-progress. We welcome students, staff, faculty, and the community - the more the merrier!</p>

<p>We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Library 103.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtu-fiber-crafts">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+MTU+Fiber+Crafts&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+7%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AFiber+crafters+from+the+Michigan+Tech+community%21+If+you+knit%2C+crochet%2C+spin%2C+embroider%2C+cross-stitch%2C+bead%2C+weave+or+do+any+other+kind+of+craft+involving+yarn%2C+cloth%2C+fiber+or+string%2C+this+is+the+meetup+for+you.+Feel+free+to+bring+your+lunch+as+well+as+your+Works-in-progress.+We+welcome+students%2C+staff%2C+faculty%2C+and+the+community+-+the+more+the+merrier%21%0A%0AWe+meet+every+1st+and+3rd+Wednesday+of+the+month+from+12%3A00+-+1%3A00+p.m.+in+Library+103.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fmtu-fiber-crafts%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54159343348817</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-07T12:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtu-fiber-crafts</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/54169767017150/huge/46bca315ca0fbe0bdafb42e2070d27363feb91d1.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Oct 8, 2026: Gemini Notebook for Teaching: From Exploration to Practice at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (Technical Workshops) for the following opportunity: Register here. Plan to join the CFE for another workshop focused on using Gemini Notebook more intentionally to support teaching and learning. This session will build on the earlier CFE introductory workshop by exploring ways instructors can use selected course materials to develop, review, and refine teaching resources or learning activities. Participants will consider how Gemini Notebook can support instructional planning, course-material review, student preparation, and the development of instructor-reviewed resources. We will also discuss strategies for evaluating generated outputs and making thoughtful decisions about when and how these materials might be used in a course. This session is intended for instructors who have attended the introductory Gemini Notebook workshop or who have some prior experience creating notebooks, adding sources, and reviewing generated responses. Participants are encouraged to bring a specific teaching task, assignment, module, or set of non-sensitive course materials they may want to explore during the session. For accommodation requests, please notate them on registration form or contact Jess at <a href="mailto:jelhendr@mtu.edu">jelhendr@mtu.edu</a> or (906) 487-2275.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/gemini-notebook-for-teaching-from-exploration-to-practice">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Gemini+Notebook+for+Teaching%3A+From+Exploration+to+Practice&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+8%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+the+Center+for+Faculty+Excellence+%28Technical+Workshops%29+for+the+following+opportunity%3A+Register+here.+Plan+to+join+the+CFE+for+another+workshop+focused+on+using+Gemini+Notebook+more+intentionally+to+support+teaching+and+learning.+This+session+will+build+on+the+earlier+CFE+introductory+workshop+by+exploring+ways+instructors+can+use+selected+course+materials+to+develop%2C+review%2C+and+refine+teaching+resources+or+learning+activities.+Participants+will+consider+how+Gemini+Notebook+can+support+instructional+planning%2C+course-material+review%2C+student+preparation%2C+and+the+development+of+instructor-reviewed+resources.+We+will+also+discuss+strategies+for+evaluating+generated+outputs+and+making+thoughtful+decisions+about+when+and+how+these+materials+might+be+used+in+a+course.+This+session+is+intended+for+instructors+who+have+attended+the+introductory+Gemini+Notebook+workshop+or+who+have+some+prior+experience+creating+notebooks%2C+adding+sources%2C+and+reviewing+generated+responses.+Participants+are+encouraged+to+bring+a+specific+teaching+task%2C+assignment%2C+module%2C+or+set+of+non-sensitive+course+materials+they+may+want+to+explore+during+the+session.+For+accommodation+requests%2C+please+notate+them+on+registration+form+or+contact+Jess+at+jelhendr%40mtu.edu+or+%28906%29+487-2275.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fgemini-notebook-for-teaching-from-exploration-to-practice%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53688596558866</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-08T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/gemini-notebook-for-teaching-from-exploration-to-practice</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53874404569599/huge/b2d91b07dc49e36dceae36ff6eba0802efcfe238.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Oct 9, 2026: Math-Sci Colloquium - Aaron Luttman at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Mathematical Sciences is pleased to welcome Dr. Aaron Luttman from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to speak as part of their Math-Sci Colloquium Series. The Colloquium will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026. </p>

<p>Colloquium:
<br>Friday, October 9, 2026
<br>1:00 p.m.
<br>Van Pelt &amp; Opie Library - East Reading Room</p>

<p>Biography: Dr. Luttmann is a research mathematician who recently took over as the Chief Science and Technology Office for the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). After receiving his doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Montana, Luttman began his career in industry as a research engineer in computer vision, then became a university professor before joining the DOE.  In 2019 Luttmann moved to PNNL, where his primary focus has been supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, bringing PNNL’s AI capabilities to critical challenges in nuclear nonproliferation and defense programs He is a nationally recognized expert on AI for national security.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/math-sci-colloquium-luttman">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Math-Sci+Colloquium+-+Aaron+Luttman&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+9%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThe+Department+of+Mathematical+Sciences+is+pleased+to+welcome+Dr.+Aaron+Luttman+from+the+Pacific+Northwest+National+Laboratory+to+speak+as+part+of+their+Math-Sci+Colloquium+Series.+The+Colloquium+will+be+held+on+Friday%2C+October+9%2C+2026.+%0A%0AColloquium%3A%0AFriday%2C+October+9%2C+2026%0A1%3A00+p.m.%0AVan+Pelt+%26+Opie+Library+-+East+Reading+Room%0A%0ABiography%3A+Dr.+Luttmann+is+a+research+mathematician+who+recently+took+over+as+the+Chief+Science+and+Technology+Office+for+the+National+Security+Directorate+at+Pacific+Northwest+National+Laboratory+%28PNNL%29.+After+receiving+his+doctorate+in+Mathematics+from+the+University+of+Montana%2C+Luttman+began+his+career+in+industry+as+a+research+engineer+in+computer+vision%2C+then+became+a+university+professor+before+joining+the+DOE.++In+2019+Luttmann+moved+to+PNNL%2C+where+his+primary+focus+has+been+supporting+the+National+Nuclear+Security+Administration+%28NNSA%29+and+the+Department+of+Energy%E2%80%99s+Genesis+Mission%2C+bringing+PNNL%E2%80%99s+AI+capabilities+to+critical+challenges+in+nuclear+nonproliferation+and+defense+programs+He+is+a+nationally+recognized+expert+on+AI+for+national+security.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fmath-sci-colloquium-luttman%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54135535085389</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-09T13:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/math-sci-colloquium-luttman</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/54135544597584/huge/a2a02d24d5df09aa96df038ed5e900ff58f1b627.jpg'/><category>Academics</category><category>Lectures/Seminars</category></item><item><title>Oct 13, 2026: Intentional Assessment Design in the Age of AI at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (Technical Workshops) for the following opportunity:            Register here. </p>

<p>Intentional Assessment Design in the age of AI Workshop </p>

<p>            Van Pelt/Opie Library Room 243</p>

<p>            2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. </p>

<p>Curious about how to adapt your assessments in an AI world? Come collaborate with us in Intentional Assessment Design in the Age of AI! We’ll explore practical strategies to design assessments that demonstrate student thinking, judgment, and growth. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and actionable steps you can put to use in your own courses.</p>

<p>            Register here.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/intentional-assessment-design-in-the-age-of-ai">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Intentional+Assessment+Design+in+the+Age+of+AI&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+13%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+the+Center+for+Faculty+Excellence+%28Technical+Workshops%29+for+the+following+opportunity%3A++++++++++++Register+here.+%0A%0AIntentional+Assessment+Design+in+the+age+of+AI+Workshop+%0A%0A++++++++++++Van+Pelt%2FOpie+Library+Room+243%0A%0A++++++++++++2%3A00+p.m.+-+3%3A00+p.m.+%0A%0A%0A%0A%0ACurious+about+how+to+adapt+your+assessments+in+an+AI+world%3F+Come+collaborate+with+us+in+Intentional+Assessment+Design+in+the+Age+of+AI%21+We%E2%80%99ll+explore+practical+strategies+to+design+assessments+that+demonstrate+student+thinking%2C+judgment%2C+and+growth.+You%E2%80%99ll+leave+with+fresh+ideas+and+actionable+steps+you+can+put+to+use+in+your+own+courses.%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A++++++++++++Register+here.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fintentional-assessment-design-in-the-age-of-ai%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54043223761526</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-13T14:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/intentional-assessment-design-in-the-age-of-ai</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670906/huge/24782010e20c0c3aa4847a952945b01a06ab2d33.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Oct 13, 2026: Intentional Assessment Design in the Age of AI - Lead: Dan at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (Technical Workshops) for the following opportunity: Register here. Intentional Assessment Design in the age of AI Workshop Van Pelt/Opie Library Room 243 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Curious about how to adapt your assessments in an AI world? Come collaborate with us in Intentional Assessment Design in the Age of AI! We’ll explore practical strategies to design assessments that demonstrate student thinking, judgment, and growth. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and actionable steps you can put to use in your own courses. Register here.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/intentional-assessment-design-in-the-age-of-ai-lead-dan">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Intentional+Assessment+Design+in+the+Age+of+AI+-+Lead%3A+Dan&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+13%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+the+Center+for+Faculty+Excellence+%28Technical+Workshops%29+for+the+following+opportunity%3A+Register+here.+Intentional+Assessment+Design+in+the+age+of+AI+Workshop+Van+Pelt%2FOpie+Library+Room+243+2%3A00+p.m.+-+3%3A00+p.m.+Curious+about+how+to+adapt+your+assessments+in+an+AI+world%3F+Come+collaborate+with+us+in+Intentional+Assessment+Design+in+the+Age+of+AI%21+We%E2%80%99ll+explore+practical+strategies+to+design+assessments+that+demonstrate+student+thinking%2C+judgment%2C+and+growth.+You%E2%80%99ll+leave+with+fresh+ideas+and+actionable+steps+you+can+put+to+use+in+your+own+courses.+Register+here.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fintentional-assessment-design-in-the-age-of-ai-lead-dan%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53432000882057</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-13T14:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/intentional-assessment-design-in-the-age-of-ai-lead-dan</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53874404569599/huge/b2d91b07dc49e36dceae36ff6eba0802efcfe238.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Oct 14, 2026: Michigan Tech Housing Fair 2026 at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Explore your off-campus and on-campus housing options—all in one place.</p>

<p>Meet landlordsTalk with campus housingDiscover propertiesEnter giveaways  </p>

<p>Off-Campus Housing </p>

<p>View the official off-campus housing marketplace provided through CollegePads.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>On-Campus Housing</p>

<p>Discover your options for on-campus housing through Michigan Tech Residential Living.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/michigan-tech-housing-fair-2026">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Michigan+Tech+Housing+Fair+2026&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+14%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AExplore+your+off-campus+and+on-campus+housing+options%E2%80%94all+in+one+place.%0A%0AMeet+landlordsTalk+with+campus+housingDiscover+propertiesEnter+giveaways++%0A%0AOff-Campus+Housing+%0A%0AView+the+official+off-campus+housing+marketplace+provided+through+CollegePads.%0A%0A+%0A%0AOn-Campus+Housing%0A%0ADiscover+your+options+for+on-campus+housing+through+Michigan+Tech+Residential+Living.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fmichigan-tech-housing-fair-2026%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53762359938628</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-14T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/michigan-tech-housing-fair-2026</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53762360058446/huge/38fbe882e2c5fe7b0f0c67553a2aee999654415b.jpg'/><category>Receptions</category><category>Outreach/Recruitment</category></item><item><title>Oct 20, 2026: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+20%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570125647</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-20T12:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Oct 22, 2026: Professional Development Day 2026 at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Professional Development Day 2026</p>

<p>Thursday, October 22, 2026
<br>8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
<br>Michigan Tech Library</p>

<p>Professional Development Day is a half-day program offering faculty and staff opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge through a variety of professional development sessions.</p>

<p>Sessions will be led by Michigan Tech faculty and staff and will provide opportunities for learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with colleagues across campus.</p>

<p>Breakfast will be provided, with late-morning snacks also available.</p>

<p>tuProfessional Development Day is presented by the Michigan Tech Staff Council and is open to Michigan Tech faculty and staff.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/professional-development-day-2026">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Professional+Development+Day+2026&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+22%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AProfessional+Development+Day+2026%0A%0AThursday%2C+October+22%2C+2026%0A8%3A30+a.m.+%E2%80%93+12%3A00+p.m.%0AMichigan+Tech+Library%0A%0AProfessional+Development+Day+is+a+half-day+program+offering+faculty+and+staff+opportunities+to+improve+their+skills+and+knowledge+through+a+variety+of+professional+development+sessions.%0A%0ASessions+will+be+led+by+Michigan+Tech+faculty+and+staff+and+will+provide+opportunities+for+learning%2C+sharing+ideas%2C+and+connecting+with+colleagues+across+campus.%0A%0ABreakfast+will+be+provided%2C+with+late-morning+snacks+also+available.%0A%0AtuProfessional+Development+Day+is+presented+by+the+Michigan+Tech+Staff+Council+and+is+open+to+Michigan+Tech+faculty+and+staff.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fprofessional-development-day-2026%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54009945018488</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-22T08:30:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/professional-development-day-2026</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category><category>Professional Development</category></item><item><title>Oct 22, 2026: Foundations of Innovation, Part 1 at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (Technical Workshops) for the following opportunity: <a href="https://mtu.libcal.com/event/17737527">https://mtu.libcal.com/event/17737527</a></p>

<p>Join us for the Foundations of Innovation Workshop, an immersive, hands-on experience designed for faculty to explore tools for innovation in teaching, research, and leadership.</p>

<p>Over two dynamic days (October 22 and October 30), you will explore practical design thinking tools, learn more about the levers for innovation, and collaborate on real-world challenges to drive meaningful change in your own work and beyond. Whether you're looking to enhance student learning, take a more creative approach to your research and scholarship, or develop your individual leadership skills, this workshop will give you an opportunity to develop and prototype your own “small bite” innovation solution. </p>

<p>Because of the nature of this workshop, participants should plan to attend the full sessions on both days. This workshop is particularly designed for early-career faculty in years 2-5, but faculty at any level are welcome to register and should find something of value in the activities.  </p>

<p>Location is still to be determined. </p>

<p>For event information or to request accommodations, please feel free to contact Jess at (906) 487-2275 or <a href="mailto:jelhendr@mtu.edu">jelhendr@mtu.edu</a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/foundations-of-innovation-part-1">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Foundations+of+Innovation%2C+Part+1&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+22%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+the+Center+for+Faculty+Excellence+%28Technical+Workshops%29+for+the+following+opportunity%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fmtu.libcal.com%2Fevent%2F17737527%0A%0AJoin+us+for+the+Foundations+of+Innovation+Workshop%2C+an+immersive%2C+hands-on+experience+designed+for+faculty+to+explore+tools+for+innovation+in+teaching%2C+research%2C+and+leadership.%0A%0AOver+two+dynamic+days+%28October+22+and+October+30%29%2C+you+will+explore+practical+design+thinking+tools%2C+learn+more+about+the+levers+for+innovation%2C+and+collaborate+on+real-world+challenges+to+drive+meaningful+change+in+your+own+work+and+beyond.+Whether+you%27re+looking+to+enhance+student+learning%2C+take+a+more+creative+approach+to+your+research+and+scholarship%2C+or+develop+your+individual+leadership+skills%2C+this+workshop+will+give+you+an+opportunity+to+develop+and+prototype+your+own+%E2%80%9Csmall+bite%E2%80%9D+innovation+solution.+%0A%0ABecause+of+the+nature+of+this+workshop%2C+participants+should+plan+to+attend+the+full+sessions+on+both+days.+This+workshop+is+particularly+designed+for+early-career+faculty+in+years+2-5%2C+but+faculty+at+any+level+are+welcome+to+register+and+should+find+something+of+value+in+the+activities.++%0A%0ALocation+is+still+to+be+determined.+%0A%0AFor+event+information+or+to+request+accommodations%2C+please+feel+free+to+contact+Jess+at+%28906%29+487-2275+or+jelhendr%40mtu.edu.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Ffoundations-of-innovation-part-1%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54122813378124</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-22T09:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/foundations-of-innovation-part-1</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670906/huge/24782010e20c0c3aa4847a952945b01a06ab2d33.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Oct 30, 2026: Foundations of Innovation, Part 2 at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (Technical Workshops) for the following opportunity: <a href="https://mtu.libcal.com/event/17737527">https://mtu.libcal.com/event/17737527</a></p>

<p>Join us for the Foundations of Innovation Workshop, an immersive, hands-on experience designed for faculty to explore tools for innovation in teaching, research, and leadership.</p>

<p>Over two dynamic days (October 22 and October 30), you will explore practical design thinking tools, learn more about the levers for innovation, and collaborate on real-world challenges to drive meaningful change in your own work and beyond. Whether you're looking to enhance student learning, take a more creative approach to your research and scholarship, or develop your individual leadership skills, this workshop will give you an opportunity to develop and prototype your own “small bite” innovation solution. </p>

<p>Because of the nature of this workshop, participants should plan to attend the full sessions on both days. This workshop is particularly designed for early-career faculty in years 2-5, but faculty at any level are welcome to register and should find something of value in the activities.  </p>

<p>Location is still to be determined. </p>

<p>For event information or to request accommodations, please feel free to contact Jess at (906) 487-2275 or <a href="mailto:jelhendr@mtu.edu">jelhendr@mtu.edu</a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/foundations-of-innovation-part-2">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Foundations+of+Innovation%2C+Part+2&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+30%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+the+Center+for+Faculty+Excellence+%28Technical+Workshops%29+for+the+following+opportunity%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fmtu.libcal.com%2Fevent%2F17737527%0A%0AJoin+us+for+the+Foundations+of+Innovation+Workshop%2C+an+immersive%2C+hands-on+experience+designed+for+faculty+to+explore+tools+for+innovation+in+teaching%2C+research%2C+and+leadership.%0A%0AOver+two+dynamic+days+%28October+22+and+October+30%29%2C+you+will+explore+practical+design+thinking+tools%2C+learn+more+about+the+levers+for+innovation%2C+and+collaborate+on+real-world+challenges+to+drive+meaningful+change+in+your+own+work+and+beyond.+Whether+you%27re+looking+to+enhance+student+learning%2C+take+a+more+creative+approach+to+your+research+and+scholarship%2C+or+develop+your+individual+leadership+skills%2C+this+workshop+will+give+you+an+opportunity+to+develop+and+prototype+your+own+%E2%80%9Csmall+bite%E2%80%9D+innovation+solution.+%0A%0ABecause+of+the+nature+of+this+workshop%2C+participants+should+plan+to+attend+the+full+sessions+on+both+days.+This+workshop+is+particularly+designed+for+early-career+faculty+in+years+2-5%2C+but+faculty+at+any+level+are+welcome+to+register+and+should+find+something+of+value+in+the+activities.++%0A%0ALocation+is+still+to+be+determined.+%0A%0AFor+event+information+or+to+request+accommodations%2C+please+feel+free+to+contact+Jess+at+%28906%29+487-2275+or+jelhendr%40mtu.edu.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Ffoundations-of-innovation-part-2%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54122813147717</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-30T09:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/foundations-of-innovation-part-2</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670906/huge/24782010e20c0c3aa4847a952945b01a06ab2d33.jpg'/><category>Workshops</category></item><item><title>Nov 4, 2026: MTU Fiber Crafts at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fiber crafters from the Michigan Tech community! If you knit, crochet, spin, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, weave or do any other kind of craft involving yarn, cloth, fiber or string, this is the meetup for you. Feel free to bring your lunch as well as your Works-in-progress. We welcome students, staff, faculty, and the community - the more the merrier!</p>

<p>We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Library 103.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtu-fiber-crafts">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+MTU+Fiber+Crafts&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Nov+4%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AFiber+crafters+from+the+Michigan+Tech+community%21+If+you+knit%2C+crochet%2C+spin%2C+embroider%2C+cross-stitch%2C+bead%2C+weave+or+do+any+other+kind+of+craft+involving+yarn%2C+cloth%2C+fiber+or+string%2C+this+is+the+meetup+for+you.+Feel+free+to+bring+your+lunch+as+well+as+your+Works-in-progress.+We+welcome+students%2C+staff%2C+faculty%2C+and+the+community+-+the+more+the+merrier%21%0A%0AWe+meet+every+1st+and+3rd+Wednesday+of+the+month+from+12%3A00+-+1%3A00+p.m.+in+Library+103.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fmtu-fiber-crafts%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54159343352914</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-11-04T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtu-fiber-crafts</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/54169767017150/huge/46bca315ca0fbe0bdafb42e2070d27363feb91d1.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Nov 17, 2026: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Nov+17%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570126672</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-11-17T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Dec 2, 2026: MTU Fiber Crafts at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fiber crafters from the Michigan Tech community! If you knit, crochet, spin, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, weave or do any other kind of craft involving yarn, cloth, fiber or string, this is the meetup for you. Feel free to bring your lunch as well as your Works-in-progress. We welcome students, staff, faculty, and the community - the more the merrier!</p>

<p>We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Library 103.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtu-fiber-crafts">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+MTU+Fiber+Crafts&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Dec+2%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AFiber+crafters+from+the+Michigan+Tech+community%21+If+you+knit%2C+crochet%2C+spin%2C+embroider%2C+cross-stitch%2C+bead%2C+weave+or+do+any+other+kind+of+craft+involving+yarn%2C+cloth%2C+fiber+or+string%2C+this+is+the+meetup+for+you.+Feel+free+to+bring+your+lunch+as+well+as+your+Works-in-progress.+We+welcome+students%2C+staff%2C+faculty%2C+and+the+community+-+the+more+the+merrier%21%0A%0AWe+meet+every+1st+and+3rd+Wednesday+of+the+month+from+12%3A00+-+1%3A00+p.m.+in+Library+103.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fmtu-fiber-crafts%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54159343354963</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-12-02T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtu-fiber-crafts</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/54169767017150/huge/46bca315ca0fbe0bdafb42e2070d27363feb91d1.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Dec 15, 2026: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Dec+15%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570127697</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-12-15T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Jan 19, 2027: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jan+19%2C+2027%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570128722</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2027 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2027-01-19T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Feb 16, 2027: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Feb+16%2C+2027%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570129747</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2027 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2027-02-16T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Mar 16, 2027: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Mar+16%2C+2027%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570130772</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2027 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2027-03-16T12:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Apr 20, 2027: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Apr+20%2C+2027%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570131797</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2027 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2027-04-20T12:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>May 18, 2027: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Staff+Council+Meeting&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+May+18%2C+2027%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ACome+join+Staff+Council+for+our+monthly+meeting%21%0A%0AStaff+Council+is+a+service+organization+within+the+University+whose+charge+is%3A%0A%0Ato+assist+the+University+in+recognizing+outstanding+performance+and+ongoing+dedicated+service+by+staff+members%0Ato+maximize+the+use+of+talents+and+resources+of+the+staff+to+support+educational+programs+and+to+develop+and+strengthen+skills+and+professionalism+among+the+staff%0Ato+provide+events+and+opportunities+that+enhance+the+working+environment+of+Michigan+Tech%0AEach+meeting+consists+of+a+notable+guest+speaker+to+share+updates+from+around+campus%2C+updates+about+upcoming+Staff+Council+programs+and+events%2C+and+opportunities+to+chat+amongst+a+community+of+fellow+staff+members.+%0A%0AMembership+on+Staff+Council+is+voluntary%2C+open%2C+and+available+to+any+eligible+staff+member.+Staff+Council+exists+to+support+Michigan+Tech+staff%3A+full-time%2C+part-time%2C+nine-month%2C+or+ten-month%3B+non-student%2C+non-faculty.%0A%0AAs+a+reminder%2C+union-represented+employees+are+entitled+to+release+time+for+professional+development+activities%2C+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.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fevents.mtu.edu%2Fevent%2Fstaff-council-meeting-6136%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53743570132822</guid><geo:lat>47.118599</geo:lat><geo:long>-88.547951</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2027 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2027-05-18T12:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://events.mtu.edu/event/staff-council-meeting-6136</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/670865/huge/351793404d59edaa99742a615b1d8f6f2ffc9ea3.jpg'/><category>Social</category></item><item><title>Jun 15, 2027: Staff Council Meeting at J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join Staff Council for our monthly meeting!</p>

<p>Staff Council is a service organization within the University whose charge is:</p>

<p>to assist the University in recognizing outstanding performance and ongoing dedicated service by staff members
<br>to maximize the use of talents and resources of the staff to support educational programs and to develop and strengthen skills and professionalism among the staff
<br>to provide events and opportunities that enhance the working environment of Michigan Tech
<br>Each 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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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