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Beyond Marcus September, 2006
Archive
September 29, 2006
Don and Andrea Stierle to be featured on ABC's World News
Bill Redeker of ABC News, his producer and film crew came to Montana Tech to interview Dr.’s Andrea and Donald Stierle of the Chemistry Department about their research on taxol and the Berkeley Pit microbes. The interview stemmed from an article published earlier this year by the Stierle’s in the Journal of Organic Chemistry on “Berkelic Acid, A Novel Spiroketal with Selective Anticancer Activity from an Acid Mine Waste Fungal Extremophile”. Berkelic acid is a compound that shows promise in fighting ovarian cancer. ABC filmed Andrea and Don in their research laboratory and in Don’s Organic Chemistry class. They asked many questions on their research, funding sources and the role that intellectual property plays in University research. The piece will air in the next few weeks on “World News With Charles Gibson”, ABC news.
Tech Professor Grant Mitman to give talk on campus
The Montana Tech Instructional Improvement Committee and the Calypso Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society invite the public to a program.
What: "Biological Illustration"
When: Thursday, October 5th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Montana Tech Chemistry/Biology Building, Room 101
Who: Grant Mitman, Ph.D.
Professor Grant Mitman will share his artwork and information about the course in biological illustration taught through Cornell University on Appledore Island, Maine. There will be a short instructional session on pen and ink. Those wishing to participate should come prepared with a Micron .005 or .01 technical pen (available at Montana Tech bookstore or art supply stores for around $2.50). For more information, call Kriss Douglass at 782-9060.
The Mine Waste Technology Program announces two new research projects for 2007.
Research for the new project will be conducted by Dr. Steve Parker from the Chemistry department, and Dr. Willis Weight, and Dr. Chris Gammons from the Geological Engineering department. Each project will fund one graduate student to assist with research.
Dr. Parker will be performing research on The Role of Biogeochemical Process affecting the Flux of Metals to and from Sediments in Mining Impacted Stream.
Dr. Weight and Dr. Gammons will be conduction research on Radionuclides in Mine-Impacted Waters within the Boulder Batholith, Montana.
The Mine Waste Technology Program is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and implemented by MSE Technology Application, Inc. which has been funding research and supporting graduate students at Montana Tech for the past 15 years. For more information about the Mine Waste Technology Program contact Mark Peterson (mepeterson@mtech.edu or ext 4263).
Montana Tech Students Strike Gold
Montana Tech may be a small school but it can compete with the best. This is
particularly true for the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department which had three of
its students recognized internationally just recently. Department Head Courtney Young states
“This is a fairly common attribute of students in this field but getting three to win awards of this
size, all in the same year, is substantial and reflects well on
their education.” For more information click HERE.
Designated Driver program for MT Tech Students
Student life is pleased to announce a Designated Driver program for MT Tech Students. This Program is available through coordination with the Safe Kids/Safe Communities program, a community partnership promoting a responsible alternative to the problem of driving under the influence, which causes needless injuries and death.
Designated Driver wristbands will be available on the south campus through the Associated Students College of Technology (ASCOT) and on the north campus at the SUB information desk and in the Residence Halls. With the wristbands students between the ages of 18-21 will be allowed into the local establishment for the purpose of being sure that the individuals they are driving will be able to get a ride home. The individual with the wristband will not be allowed to consume any alcoholic beverages. If caught doing so, the individual could be turned over to law enforcement.
Wristbands will also be available at the following bars: Club 13, VuVilla, KC, Maloney’s and the Depot. Each bar will have its own policy for implementing the program and takes no liability for students trying to circumvent the intention of the program. A student wearing the wristband agrees not to drink any alcoholic beverages and to transport home safely those who are impaired. If there is a large group, more than one Designated Driver may be needed.
Designated Drivers should not drink any alcoholic beverages; therefore, they are never the person least drunk.
A Designated Driver can be used anywhere people ride together after drinking alcohol, including private homes, bars, sporting events, restaurants or parties.
Designated Drivers are also important when someone is taking medication that makes them drowsy or otherwise impaired and not fit to drive.
By implementing and using a Designated Driver program, our Tech community will help fight impaired driving.
Library receives donation from alumni
The Montana Tech Library recently received an old Sigma Rho Delta fraternity paddle from Stephen McCarthy. Stephen is the son of Stephen Berube who was an alumni of Montana Tech. Mr. Berube is a 1947 graduate of Montana Tech.
Athletic Update
The Montana Tech football team has taken care of business the last two weeks with wins over Eastern Oregon University (17-10) and Montana Western (34-7)to improve their record to 3-1 overall and 3-0 in the Frontier Conference. The game against Eastern Oregon was a defensive battle with the Diggers coming away with a 17-10 victory. Last Saturday, the Diggers took on the Montana Western Bulldogs at Alumni Coliseum. Western jumped out to an early lead with a big passing play in the first quarter. However this would be the only scare Tech would receive on that beautiful afternoon. Tech would end up running away in the second half to a 34-7 win with nearly 400 yards compiled on the ground.
Tomorrow, Montana Tech will travel north to Helena to take on the Carroll College Saints. The Saints have not lost in 25 games now and the Diggers will be looking to end another Carroll College winning streak. The game is set to kick off at 1 pm, and Carroll College is expecting over 7,000 fans to be in attendance. However, if you can not make the game it will be carried on Bresnan cable all over the state. In Butte you can look for it on channel 61.
The Montana Tech Volleyball team recently went to Lewiston Idaho and beat Lewis and Clark State 3-2. With this win the Volleyball team moved to 2-1 in league and 7-8 overall. The Volleyball team will return to the court on October 4th when they take on Montana Western, followed by Westminster University out of Salt Lake City on October 5th.
The Montana Tech Men's and Women's basketball teams are finishing up fall conditioning and officially starting practice in preparation for their first games on Oct. 20. The women started on Wednesday the 27th and the men will start on October 2nd.
The Montana Tech Golf team has wrapped its fall season with a 2nd place finish at the Carroll College invitational tournament and a 3rd place finish at the Rocky Mountain Invitational. This gave the Orediggers a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finish on the fall season. The golfers will now have the winter off before returning to the greens in the spring.
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September 15, 2006
Montana Tech Career Fair 2006
There were 97 companies that participated in the Montana
Tech Career Fair this year. The companies will be interviewing students
on campus for the next two weeks. We would like to thank everyone
who participated in the event.
Game Day Changes
Montana Tech game days are changing! With the addition of Joe McClafferty as the new Montana Tech Athletic Director/Fundraiser there have been some major changes to what is happening at Tech athletic events.
Football season is here for the Montana Tech Orediggers, along with the changes in weather look for some changes in Montana Tech Game Day. The Diggers will be offering tailgating on the top two tiers. Tailgating will be starting at 10:30 am with the new beer garden opening at 11 am. With the top two tiers being used for tailgating please be prepared for the lack of parking that will be available on the tiers. (Also please do not leave your vehicle on the top two tiers Friday night). There will still be parking on tier number three and four but it will be on a first come first serve basis.When the game is about to start keep your ears open for the new Montana Tech Mine Whistle. This whistle will blow with 10 minutes to go before kick off. This will be your warning to head into the stadium to claim your seat forkick off.
On your way in the door you will notice that all children under 13 will be getting free admission and getting a "Lil Digger Pass" this pass will allow all kids access to one free hot dog and soda being provided by our major game sponsor. This pass will also give our Lil Diggers access to the Lil Digger play area. The play area will be open from 11 am-12:30 pm and will be under supervision of Montana Tech student athletes.
During the game there will be many opportunities to get some new Digger Game Day Apparel. Some of these giveaways will require that you have a program so be sure to pick up a program to get in the contests. There will also be a second prize given out of the 50-50 tickets. This second prize will be a high tech gadget and will be drawn for right after the 50-50
winner is announced.
The first home football game is Saturday, September 16. Please come and enjoy the new culture around Montana Tech home games.
St. James Healthcare Foundation presents Spirit 2006
Come enjoy this special medley concert by the “Charity Notes”, a choral group of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Friday, November 10 at St. Ann's Church at 7pm.
Saturday, November 11 there will be a celebration of St. James Healthcare's 125 years of excellence and service. It will begin at 5:30 pm at the Maroon Activity Center and will include a cocktail reception, dinner, and silent and live auctions.
All proceeds from Spirit 2006 will go to support quality healthcare for residents of Southwest Montana. For more information about Spirit 2006, please contact Kevin Dennehy, Executive Director of the St. James Healthcare Foundation at 406-782-5640.
Montana Tech Volleyball's First Home game
The Montana Tech volleyball team clenched their first win Thursday night against the undefeated Rocky Mountain College in five games 28-30, 30-17, 30-27, 25-30, and 15-12. There next match will be against L-C State in Lewiston, ID Saturday, September 23.
Montana Tech Football
The football team started their conference season and had their first win last weekend, Saturday, September 10 against Rocky Mountain College 24-13. The players of the week are senior offensive lineman Chad Erwin, sophomore defensive player Cole Salo, and sophomore receiver Zach Soukup. The team will take on Eastern Oregon University for their first home game tomorrow, September 16 at 1pm.
Montana Tech Golfers
The golf team opened their season this week and took first place at the Montana Tech Invitational at Fairmont Hot Springs Sunday and Monday, September 10 and 11. They will head to Helena next week to play in the Carroll College Invitational.
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September 1, 2006
Congratulations to Rick Rossi
Rick Rossi, Mathematics Department head just published his book Theorems, Corollaries, Lemmas, and Methods of Proof. Pick it up on Amazon.com. Congratulations Rick.
Montana Tech Featured In 2007 Edition Of The Princeton Review Annual College Guide - "THE BEST 361 COLLEGES"
Montana Tech offers students an outstanding
undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The
New York-based education services company features Tech in the new
2007 edition of its annual book, "The Best 361 Colleges". Only about
15% of the four-year colleges in America and two Canadian colleges
are in the book. It has two-page profiles of the schools and student
survey-based ranking lists of top 20 colleges in more than 60 categories.
For more information click HERE.
Haas Automation to hold Demo Days at Montana Tech Creativity Forge
Haas Automation, Inc is going to hold its “Haas Demo Days” at the Creativity Forge on October 18 (tentative date). They usually hold Demo Days in Idaho, so this is quite an honor for us. I invite you all to attend – they will do demonstrations of the CNC machines and our (RAVE) student workers will do some demos, too. Stay tuned for more information.
Tech professor using "student friendly" technology to teach
Dr. David Hobbs of the Montana Tech Chemistry Department is utilizing Podcasts and Screencasts in Montana Tech’s CHEM 1056, General Chemistry I, course. This technology, which is more familiar to students than to faculty, is not only designed to convey the course material in a refreshing way but is also designed to heighten student interest in the material. The best way to see what David is up to is to link to the blog that he has created for the site.
Example Screen Cast
T.G.I.F.
The fist T.G.I.F of the 06/07 school year will be taking place on Sept. 8 in the coffee mill from 4pm-6pm. Be sure to swing by and reconnect with your colleagues and friends.
Career Fair and Golf Tournament
The 7th annual Career Fair and 2nd annual Career Fair Golf Tournament is rapidly approaching. The career fair is Thursday, September 14 and the golf tournament is Friday, September 15. If you are interested in signing up for the golf tournament or have any questions about the career fair please contact Sarah Raymond at 496-4384 or sraymond@mtech.edu
Free Shirts
As many of you have noticed, Montana Tech is distributing free shirts in an effort to kick off our new brand. The shirts will next be available at T.G.I.F. on September 8th. If you want one be sure to show up early (sorry the vests are all gone). It should also be noted that all of these shirts were purchased by the Montana Tech Foundation.
Athletic Update
The Montana Tech Volleyball team kicked off its season at the Jamestown Invitational Tournament in Jamestown North Dakota. The team started off slow and lost to Dickinson State and Waldorf College on the first day. Tech bounced back the second day by defeating Minot State in 3 games before falling to Jamestown College in the final game of the weekend. The team travels to California this weekend to play in the Concordia Invitational Tournament. The Diggers will be playing teams from the volleyball powerhouse GSAC conference.
The Oredigger football team travels to Southern Utah for a battle with division I-AA opponent Southern Utah University Thunderbirds. The Orediggers will kick off on Saturday, September 2 at 6pm.
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