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Keweenaw Peninsula Fall Color Tour

There is one place in all of Michigan where the colors are so vibrant and the views so majestic it will take your breath away. The Keweenaw Peninsula is that place in the heart of the Copper Country. Thousands of people each year feel the pull to this destination to behold the beauty of what awaits the traveler. How many shades of orange and reds can there possibly be in God’s country?

Fall Colors in Houghton and Hancock

The Keweenaw color tour is a loop around the Peninsula showcasing some of the best views in all of Michigan. Starting in Houghton the visitor can view the colors that sweep across the two cities. There is no bad view from either side of the valley. The Portage lift bridge anchors your eye as colors engulf Michigan Tech University and frame in Mount Ripley.  

Falls Colors at Hungarian Falls

From here head a short distance to Hubbell to see the colors in a magnificent waterfall backdrop. The Hungarian Falls is a short hike with three falls.  The lower falls give a breathtaking view of the falls but also looks out to Torch Lake and the colors of the valley below.  The middle falls are a remarkable photo gallery of fall colors with the powerful drop of the falls which you can get up close to.  The upper falls are no less beautiful and a little bit more a hike through woods where the smell of fall is thick upon the air.

Falls Colors in Gay MI

The next destination is Gay, MI for a stop at the Gay Bar and Restaurant for lunch.  The drive will take you through some historic mining history just outside of Hubbell and between Lake Linden.  These eerie buildings and structures are great places to see how the fall colors can transport them into artwork.  Along the way let the glimmering waters of Torch Lake be a great canvas to showcase colors on the opposite side of the lake.  

Fall Colors in Lac La Belle

After leaving Gay, MI you make first contact with Lake Superior while driving along the shorelines of the Keweenaw.  There are plenty of roadside parks and pull-offs to get amazing photos of colors alongside Lake Superior.  Entering into the picturesque town of Lac La Belle the colors up and down Mount Bohemia are breathtaking.  There are plenty of hiking opportunities to the top of the mountain for glorious views. However, a popular destination to stop in is Bear Bluff which is perhaps of the best spots in all of the Keweenaw to see the colors alongside Lake Superior.

Fall Colors in Copper Harbor

The next destination is Copper Harbor. The drive to Copper Harbor is worth all the tour.  Driving between the town of Delaware and Copper Harbor are the famously covered roads.  You will literally feel like you are driving in a “Color Tunnel”.  Your heart will fall in love with this drive and you will remember this stretch of miles forever.  Once in Copper Harbor, you may want to pursue the many stores and restaurants in the city, stop in at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, or check out the harbor.  However, the must stop at this destination is the drive-up Brockway Mountain.  This is the epicenter of the entire trip.  There are 360-degree views of the Keweenaw, Lake Superior, and on a clear day Isle Royale.  

Fall Colors in Eagle Harbor and Eagle River

The next two stops will bring you down the west side of the Peninsula.  The features of this side of the shoreline are much rougher and rugged as compared to the east side.  There are plenty of pull-offs and little places to fall in love with.  The towns of Eagle Harbor and Eagle River are all postcard-worthy with colors that embrace the vibrancy of the color season.

Keweenaw Fall Color Tour Photo Gallery

Michigan Tech Collegiate Mountain Bike Race

September 2nd and 3rd, 2023.

C4 is hosting a race in 2023! Part of the Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference, we’ll be hosting two gravity and two XC mountain bike races, with the long XC race and downhill in Copper Harbor on Saturday, September 2nd, and the short track XC and dual slalom events on Tech’s campus on September 3rd, 2023.

See more info here .

49th Annual Fall Color Tour

September 30th, 2023.

Enjoy the beautiful fall colors in the Keweenaw by joining us this year! We’ve added a gravel route to spice things up if you’re looking for a challenge.

Halloween Enduro

October 28th, 2023.

After our first Halloween Enduro was so well attended, we thought to bring it back for another year of fun! This lightly competitive race aims to provide club and community members an inexpensive taste of enduro racing on our very own Tech Trails.

Where?:   Michigan Tech Trails Main Trailhead

When? : Saturday, October 28th, at 11 am ( add to Google Calendar )

How much? : $10, sign up below!

PRIZES : 

Thanks to a few of our wonderful sponsors Cross Country Sports, Station Street Discs, Rhythm Bike & Board Co., and Downwind Sports, we have lots of mountain bike and outdoor-related prizes to give away!

• Best costume: Prizes for the racer who shows up in the best Halloween costume. Don’t worry, you don’t need to dress up, but you might be missing out on some prizes…
• For the fastest riders: The top 3 fastest riders in Men’s and Women’s get their own prizes.
• Raffle: We’ll also be raffling away some of our items; get a chance to win some cool stuff!

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Graduate Student Government

The GSG Social Committee organizes and hosts various events throughout the academic year. From the Orientation Picnic in the beginning of the Fall semester to Friday Socials, the Halloween Party, Movie Nights or Laser Tag… Check out this page for more information about our upcoming social events!

Winter Carnival Chillout 2024

Feb. 7, 6PM-End

Celebrate the MTU Winter Carnival at the Grad Commons, sharing hot chocolate and snacks by the fire in a more relaxed setting. There will be an non-competitive statue building effort for those interested as well. Hope to see you there!

Ice Skating

Enjoy some winter fun ice skating with GSG! Join us for one of two one-hour graduate student open skate blocks at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in the SDC on December 10th from 4-5 PM and 5-6 PM.

Rental skates and head protection are available but must be reserved at sign-up due to limited availability. Rentals are free to all students who sign up.

Halloween Party

Celebrate Halloween a few days early at the Grad Commons on Friday, October 27th with treats, music, and a costume contest! Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:

  Best Homemade Costume

• Scariest Costume
• Best Pair Costume
• Funniest Costume

 The event runs from 6 pm – 9 pm and all are welcome! Hope to see you there!

Fall Color Tour

Michigan’s upper peninsula has been named the #1 spot in the US for Fall colors, and the Keweenaw has some particularly breathtaking views. This tour will stop by some of the best views near Houghton and is a trip you won’t want to miss!

First Friday Social

Please join GSG and the Graduate School this Friday from 4-6pm at Grad Commons for food, drinks, and games at the  First Friday Social . All are welcome to join – we hope to see you there for some casual conversation and fun!

Laser Tag, Spring 2023

Get ready to blow off some steam and take a break from those pesky assignments! Join GSG for an epic  laser   tag  match with your friends. Register as a team of up to 8 or enter individually – either way, it’s going to be a blast!

Transportation and refreshments will be provided, so all you need to do is show up at  RESPAWN Tactical  Laser   Tag  in Copper Country Mall, Houghton on April 15th (time slots available from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM) . Don’t miss out on the fun!

Cultural Night, Spring 2023

Get ready to experience a night of cultural celebration with GSG and a collaboration of student organizations representing African, Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Iranian cultures!

Our Cultural Night event is bringing together diverse communities to share their unique traditions, music, and delicious snacks from around the world. Join us for an evening of dance, socialization, and fun, as we play music from different cultures, indulge in cultural snacks that represent the diversity of our student body.

This is an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the richness of different cultures while making new friends and having a great time. We hope to see you there next Saturday, April 8th at the MUB Ballroom to experience this vibrant and colorful celebration! 🌎🌍🌏

Pottery Painting and Chill, Spring 2023

The GSG Social Committee and the Magic Kiln Studio Brings you a  Pottery  Painting & Chill Night!

Come, hang out, and paint your own pottery  pieces while you enjoy some snacks and a cash bar. After painting your  pottery , they will be marked and brought to the kiln to be fired and the colors made permanent. Once your piece is ready, we will then contact you to pick up your piece at the Grad Commons. Perfect keepsake of a night of fun!

Did you attend the event? Check the pictures here !

Hot Chocolate & Cookies, Spring 2023

Will you be out and about during the all nighter? Consider stopping by the Grad Commons to warm up by the fire with some  hot   chocolate  and fresh baked  cookies !

When?   Wednesday , during the All-nighter Where?   Grad Commons  (in front of the Library) What time?   8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Cross Country Skiing, Spring 2023

Feeling stressed and like you’ve been cooped up indoors for too long? Well come out and join us for some cross-country skiing and wintery fun at the Tech Trails on January 28th!

Never skied before? No worries! Equipment will be provided, and you’ll receive some introductory training beforehand. Get comfortable with the techniques before hitting the trails.

And if at the end you love it and are sorry that it’s over, we’ve got great news for you! For all those who sign up and attend the event , GSG will pay for your seasonal Cross Country skiing pass so you can continue to rent out equipment and ski through the rest of the winter!

Where? Tech Trailhead When? Saturday, January 28th: 11AM-1 PM

Did you attend the event? Check the pictures here ⛷️

Halloween Celebration, Fall 2022

Let’s get together and celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 28st,  at the Grad Common House from 6 PM until 9 PM! Bring your friends and compete in the custom competition, we will have four categories:

• Best homemade Custome
• Scariest Custome
• Best Pair Custome
• Funniest Custome

There will be music, snacks, and beverages. Come have some fun!

Fall Colors Tour, Fall 2022

Get out and see the Keweenaw in all its beautiful Fall colors with GSG on Saturday October 1 as we go to all the way up Brockway Mountain! On the way back to Houghton we will stop for a picnic by Lake Superior.

Registration closes September 28th  at noon. Jimmy John’s sandwiches will be provided, with dietary accommodations available (communicated through registration). Be ready to board the bus at 11:00 AM via the MUB bus stop.

First Friday Social, Fall 2022

The first week of the semester is on the books!

And for that, the Graduate Student Government invites everyone to join us and relax with the Graduate School and the GSG at the Grad Commons, 207 East Street (Ex OAP House, opposite to the MTU Library) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 2nd, 2022.

Unwind on a Friday afternoon with your colleagues from across campus at September’s First Friday Social. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Dress code for the event is black and gold, but if you don’t feel like it, that’s fine too! Masks are not required but encouraged for the event while inside the house.

Orientation Picnic, Fall 2022

Kayaking With OAP, Summer 2022

On  Friday, July 22nd ,  GSG  is organizing a  kayaking  event in collaboration with the Outdoor Adventure Program. Slots are limited so register asap. You are also welcome to bring your friends or family members even if they are not a graduate student.

Ziplining With OAP, Summer 2022

GSG’s Social Committee will have a Ziplining event in collaboration with OAP on June 21st, from 11:00 to 2:00 pm. We are excited to see you on the Michigan Tech Challenge Course for some outdoor fun!  Enjoy nature and warm weather in the UP’s Summer with us.

Last Friday Social, Spring 2022

Dear Huskies, with the Spring semester coming to an end, exams on the way and some assignments still due, take a break and lets meet up and celebrate the end of another year.

Join us at Grad commons on  April 22 (Friday) at 5:00 pm , where snacks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Come out, enjoy some food and play some games with us! Families welcome.

Grad Movie Weekend, Spring 2022

GSG with Film Board at Michigan Tech brings to you Grad  Movie   Weekend ! Blow off some steam before the semester ends. Catch the story of Django a former slave turned freeman who just wants to get his wife back.

April 15 (Friday): 5:30, 8:30, and 11:30 pm

April 16 (Saturday): 2:30 and 5:30 pm

Free tickets for grad students and their families!

Place: Fisher Hall 135

Laser Tag, Spring 2022

Want to blow off some steam? Need a break from those pesky assignments? Join GSG and a match of  laser   tag ! Ask your friends and register as a team (up to 8) or enter individually.

When:  April 3, 2022 (Sunday) Where:  Respawn tactical  laser   tag , Copper Country Mall Houghton Time slots:  30-minute slots from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Registration required)

Transportation and Refreshments will be provided.

Check pictures from the event, here .

Wine & Pottery Night, Spring 2022

GSG’s Social Committee and the Magic Kiln Studio (Hancock, MI) are teaming up to bring you a  wine  and pottery night. Come out and hang with us, paint your own pottery pieces and enjoy some  wine . When?  March 3 (Thursday)  from  6:30 to 8:30 pm  at MUB commons. Sign-ups required.

After painting your pottery, they will be marked and brought to the Kiln Studio to be fired and the colors made permanent. We will then contact you to pick up your piece. Perfect for a keepsake of a night of fun. We hope to see you there!

Refreshments will be provided and the Cash Bar will be open.

Cross Country Skiing, Spring 2022

Like previous years, GSG is partnering up with OAP to arrange a graduate student  cross   country   skiing  event on  February 5, 2022 (Saturday) . The event will take place at the Tech Trails. Considering This Events Popularity the previous years, we will keep the registration closed till Thursday 2nd Feb 2022, 5:00 pm. This event will also entail Ski Pass for the season. as well as any equipment rental for the event. There will be hour-long slots available from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm open on a first come, first serve basis.

Once again Signups will  open Thursday, at 5:00 pm . Make sure to sign up! See you at the Trails.

Spring Social, Spring 2022

Welcome Back Huskies! With the  Spring  Semester in full swing and new recruits joining us we invite you to spend an evening with us. Let’s all get together and get to know each other better.

GSG will host a  Spring   Social  at the MUB Commons on  January 28, 2022 (Friday) from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm . Snacks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Come out, enjoy some food, socialize with other graduate students and play some games with us.

Halloween Escape Room, Fall 2021

Join us at the new  Graduate Student Commons (207 East Street)  on  October 29 (Friday)  for a spooky series of puzzles. You will have about 25 minutes to solve a series of puzzles in teams of 4-8 people. Looking to meet new people?  Sign up  as an individual to get to meet new friends while you try to  escape , then relax outside in the backyard with snacks. Costumes are not required, but are encouraged. Time slots range from  5:30 pm to 11:00 pm ET .

Fall Color Tour, Fall 2021

Get out and see the Keweenaw in all its beautiful Fall colors with GSG on Saturday October 2 as we go to Brockway! On the way back to Houghton we will stop for a picnic by Lake Superior.  

Registration closes September 30 th  at noon. Jimmy John’s sandwiches will be provided,  with dietary accommodations available (communicated through registration). Be ready to board the bus at 11:00 AM via the MUB bus stop.

First Friday Social, Fall 2021

The Graduate Student Government invites everyone to join us and relax with the Graduate School and the GSG on the soon to be Graduate Commons, 207 East Street (Ex OAP House, opposite to the MTU Library) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 3th, 2021.

Unwind on a Friday afternoon with your colleagues from across campus at September’s First Friday Social. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Masks are encouraged for the event while not actively eating or drinking. Hope to see you all there! 

Check the event pictures, here .

Orientation Picnic, Summer 2021

Kayaking with oap, summer 2021.

Once again, the Graduate Student Government’s Social Committee worked with OAP and the beautiful UP landscape to pull off our classic popular and enjoyable afternoon of (socially distanced) kayaking. Thanks to everyone who joined us this past July 29th.

Cross-Country Skiing with OAP (Spring 2021)

Feeling stressed and like you’ve been cooped up indoors for too long? Well come out and join us for some cross-country skiing and wintery fun at the Tech Trails on February 19th and 20th!

Never skied before? No worries! Equipment will be provided and you’ll receive some introductory training beforehand. And if at the end you love it and are sorry that it’s over, we’ve got great news for you. For all those who sign up and attend the event, GSG will pay for your season equipment pass so you can continue to rent out equipment and ski through the rest of the winter! If you’re interested, sign up for the event here . 

Note: Due to group size restrictions, there will be a deposit to reserve your spot. After the event is over, refunds will be issued over the following week to registrants that participated.

Jackbox Games Night Series (Spring 2021)

Do you enjoy party games like pictionary and charades? Trivia or improvisational games? If so please join us for our Jackbox Game Night series! We have scheduled several dates for the Spring 2021 semester:

• Thursday, January 28th and Friday, January 29th
• Thursday, February 11th 
• Sunday, February 14th
• Thursday, March 4th
• Saturday, March 27th
• Sunday, April 11th
• Thursday, April 15th

The Jackbox party game series allows multiple players to participate with only one (in this case GSG) owning it. You will need a relatively stable internet connection for the host to share the game screen. Participants can play on their phone, tablet or computer by navigating to https://jackbox.tv  and entering the room code that will be shared by the host.

Here is  the Zoom link for the event. Password: 110257. (The link and password remain the same for all events and dates!)

Among Us, 01/14/2021 and 01/15/21

Do you like legendary sci-fi movies like “Alien” and “The Thing”? How would you like to play a game that brings these movies to life? Well, guess what? We have just the game for you, and we are setting up a virtual game night to play this game. The game is called “Among Us” and the goal is to catch a parasitic shapeshifter which has infiltrated a space crew. The goal of the shapeshifters is to eliminate the whole crew, and the goal of the crew is to catch the imposter before it eliminates the crew. Intrigued? If so, then you should check out the GSG social committee’s upcoming virtual game night event where we will be playing Among Us.

This event will be held on  Thursday 1/14  and  Friday 1/15  starting around  7:30 PM on Zoom (Password: 110038) . Participation is free and you can download the game for free on your Android or Apple device through their respective app stores.

Games will continue until around 9:30 PM as participation allows. Don’t worry if you arrive a little late; we’ll work on getting you into the next available game!

Orienteering Event, 11/14/2020

Does this vast expanse of forest here in the UP have you feeling overwhelmed and lost? Would you like to better understand cardinal directions and their relationship to where you are and where you are going? Do you just want to spend a couple of hours outside having fun? If so, then you should check out the GSG social committee’s upcoming event: orienteering. This orienteering event will be held on Saturday, November 14 , and will show you the basics of navigating with a compass. This event is free to attend, and we will be providing compasses, water, special prizes, and a lot of fun.

Number of group members: 2-4 members Event date: Saturday, November 14, 2020 Available time slots: 9:00 – 11:00AM, 11:30 – 1:30PM, 2:00 – 4:00PM. Location: SDC, West Soccer Field ( https://goo.gl/maps/3vXtckkSWBxfqdFX9 )

If your teammate has already signed up your name, you don’t need to sign up again!

Register Now

Halloween Adventure Race, 10/17/2020

Boys, girls, ghouls! The Spooky Scary Halloween Adventure Race is  happening this October 17th  on campus! Form a team of 3-5 dark souls and come dive with us into the blood-curdling intrigue of macabre contests. Test your might and fight for some cool prizes! Serve your best gothic looks, for there will be spooktacular locations. Registration is opening on  Saturday October 3rd .

Counter-Strike: GO Tournament, 08/08/2020

We are pleased to announce we are holding a Counter-Strike: GO tournament on Saturday, August 8th with additional matches being held on the 9th if it is needed. This event is open to all members of the Michigan Tech Community (students, faculty, staff). You can register as a team or as an individual (here is the link to the registration form ). The tournament will be double elimination so all teams will get to play at least two games. Full tournament rules will be available after registration closes, on July 29th, at 11:59 PM. Please contact Nathan Ford at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Snowshoeing at Lily Creek, 03/08/2020

Snowshoeing will take place at Lily Creek on March 8 (Sunday), from 1.00 to 4.00PM.  Transportation, snowshoes, and water provided. Bring your own snacks! Participants should meet at the MUB bus stop at 12.45PM.  There is only room for 25 people, so make sure to sign up ASAP!  This event is free and hosted by the Keweenaw Land Trust . Check out this page for more information about Lily Creek.

Halloween Party, 10/31/2019

Join us on October 31st, between 7.00 and 10.00PM , in the MUB Ballroom . Costume contest, cash bar, and free admission!

Fall Colors Tour, 10/12/2019

Join us for the Fall Colors Tour from the top of Mount Bohemia! Enjoy the largest outdoor hot tub in the Upper Peninsula (included in admission). A ride to Mount Bohemia will leave from the MUB bus stop at 11am on Saturday, October 12th . Adult pricing is $5 per person, free for children under 12. Please pay the Grad School secretary prior to 3.00PM on Wednesday, October 9th (Admin building, 4th floor).

First Friday Social, 9/6/2019

Take some time to relax before the semester (really) begins! Unwind on a Friday afternoon with your colleagues from across campus at this year’s First Friday Social: September 6th, 4.00 to 6.00 pm on the ROTC lawn (adjacent to the MEEM building). Enjoy free food and beverages.

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