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Students learn practical side of research at Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair
By Julia Kalloz and Ezekiel Fugate  Posted 07/27/2006 

HOUGHTON -- Custer, a small town not much more than a cluster of homes, sits just outside of Stevens Point, Wis. Approximately 2,000 people normally call Custer home; but from June 23-25, 2006, nearly 19,000 inquisitive people flocked to a large farm owned and operated by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s (MREA's) ReNew the Earth Institute in order to attend  the MREA’s 18th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair, which offered 160 workshops on renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable living and showcased products and information from over 200 exhibitors. Students doing research in sustainability through Michigan Tech University's Sustainable Futures Institute program, Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), who attended the Fair, present their impressions and photos of the event. more
Photo: Julia Kalloz and Ezekiel Fugate, co-authors of this article, visit one of the solar energy exhibits at the 18th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair in Custer, Wis., last June. Click on photo for larger version. (Photo © 2006 Michele Anderson)

Finlandia University hosts book signings at North Wind Books
Posted 07/19/2006 

HANCOCK -- Finlandia University is hosting several book signings by noted authors at North Wind Books in Hancock during July and August. On July 17, Wendy Anderson, award-winning journalist and poet, signed copies of her collection of poetry, Wild Things in the Yard. Originally from Maine, Anderson, who is of Finnish descent, currently teaches poetry in the Chicago area. At 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, her brother Lauri Anderson, local author and Finlandia professor of English, will sign copies of his books, many of which  celebrate the Finnish-American character. Nancy Barr, local author and award-winning Daily Mining Gazette editor, will launch her first novel, Page One: Hit and Run, at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25. On Thursday, Aug. 3, James Armstrong will sign copies of his latest collection of poetry, Blue Lash, inspired by the landscapes of Lake Superior. On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Harley Sachs, a retired Michigan Technological University professor, will sign copies of many of his books, including his most recent, Threads of the Covenant: The Jews of Red Jacket. The readings are free and open to the public. Call 906-487-7217 for information.
Photo: Wendy Anderson, award-winning journalist and poet, signs copies of her poetry collection, Wild Things in the Yard, at North Wind Books on July 17.  Click on photo for larger version. (Photo © 2006 Michele Anderson)

U. S. Sen. Carl Levin addresses local Democrats
By Michele Anderson  Posted 07/10/2006  Updated 07/26/06

HANCOCK -- United States Senator Carl Levin (D-Detroit) spoke of his views on Iraq and the policies of the Bush administration and fielded questions from Houghton County Democrats during their July 2, 2006, dinner at the Ramada Inn in Hancock. Levin, a member of the Armed Services Committee, spoke about the recent Levin-Reed amendment, which was intended to urge President Bush to tell the Iraqis we are going to begin our redeployment out of Iraq this year. Although the amendment failed, Levin said he believed most of the public and the American military agree on ending the open-ended commitment we have in Iraq. He also commented on the need for checks and balances "to rein in this president, who thinks he's all powerful ..." Levin welcomed questions from the audience and expressed strong support for Michigan Democrats running for re-election, including Gov. Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak. more
Photo: Cassie Van Dam, 12, Houghton Middle School student, asks U.S. Senator Carl Levin for his autograph during Sen. Levin's visit with local Democrats in Hancock on July 2, 2006, at the Ramada Inn. Also pictured are Cassie's grandmother Carol Kurtz of Calumet and George Love of Houghton. (Photo © 2006 Michele Anderson)

Shalini Suryanarayana awarded 2006 Heart and Hands of the Keweenaw
Posted 07/06/2006  

HANCOCK -- Shalini Suryanarayana, director of Special Academic Programs in the Department of Educational Opportunity at Michigan Tech University and chair of MTU's Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) received the 2006 The Heart and Hands of the Keweenaw award during the Churning Rapids July 4th Celebration Tuesday. In addition to her work in promoting higher education for under-represented students, Suryanarayana works passionately for environmental stewardship. As chair of ESC, she is involved in many projects, from Earth Week to beach cleanups to workshops for both high school and college students. Suryanarayana is also chair of the Board of Directors for the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home for Abused Women and Children. The $1000 Heart and Hands award will go to the Shelter home in support of their collaborative project with the Copper Country Humane Society to prevent family violence, whether against people or pets. more
Photo: Shalini Suryanarayana, center, director of Special Academic Programs in the Department of Educational Opportunity at Michigan Tech University and chair of MTU's Environmental Sustainability Committee, accepts the 2006 Heart and Hands of the Keweenaw award during the Churning Rapids July 4th Celebration. Pictured also are Kurt Paterson, left,  Heart and Hands Society Board member, and Terry Kinzel, former Heart and Hands president and host of the Churning Rapids event. (Photo © 2006 Michele Anderson)

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