Michigan Technological University Women's Soccer
Coach Chuck Coan

October 10, 2012-Michigan Tech's fall Career Fair last week attracted 888 recruiters representing 280 companies. They conducted 4,186 interviews for jobs, internships and co-ops.

The Career Fair was the third largest in the history of career fairs at Michigan Tech. "But the factor that made this fair unique was how hungry the employers were for our students," said Jim Turnquist, director of career services. Prior to the Fair, many companies held special recruitment programs to attract students. Kohler sponsored a picnic on the lawn outside of the Memorial Union. Mercury Marine offered boat rides on Portage Lake, hosting more than 200 students. General Motors and Chrysler conducted "Ride and Drives," offering students an opportunity to drive a 2013 Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac or other GM or Chrysler vehicle.

The day of the fair, students packed both the basketball gym and the multipurpose room of the SDC. Turnquist estimated that more than 3,000 students turned out, dressed in their best and with hands full of resumes, to meet potential employers.

"Many of the employers mentioned that Michigan Tech students were some of the best prepared students they have met at any job fair," Turnquist said. "Usually, they said, they see students dressed in jeans, shorts and T-shirts, but not at Michigan Tech. Our students acted and dressed professionally. The employers even commented on how well most of the first-year students were prepared for the Career Fair."

"Is the excellent turnout at our Career Fair a sign that the economy is turning around?" Turnquist added. "Maybe. Or it is a sign that Michigan Tech students offer the skills the companies want and need?"

October 10, 2012-Michigan Tech's fall Career Fair last week attracted 888 recruiters representing 280 companies. They conducted 4,186 interviews for jobs, internships and co-ops.

The Career Fair was the third largest in the history of career fairs at Michigan Tech. "But the factor that made this fair unique was how hungry the employers were for our students," said Jim Turnquist, director of career services. Prior to the Fair, many companies held special recruitment programs to attract students. Kohler sponsored a picnic on the lawn outside of the Memorial Union. Mercury Marine offered boat rides on Portage Lake, hosting more than 200 students. General Motors and Chrysler conducted "Ride and Drives," offering students an opportunity to drive a 2013 Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac or other GM or Chrysler vehicle.

The day of the fair, students packed both the basketball gym and the multipurpose room of the SDC. Turnquist estimated that more than 3,000 students turned out, dressed in their best and with hands full of resumes, to meet potential employers.

"Many of the employers mentioned that Michigan Tech students were some of the best prepared students they have met at any job fair," Turnquist said. "Usually, they said, they see students dressed in jeans, shorts and T-shirts, but not at Michigan Tech. Our students acted and dressed professionally. The employers even commented on how well most of the first-year students were prepared for the Career Fair."

"Is the excellent turnout at our Career Fair a sign that the economy is turning around?" Turnquist added. "Maybe. Or it is a sign that Michigan Tech students offer the skills the companies want and need?"

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Tech Soccer Team Ranks Ninth Nationally in Attendance

INDIANAPOLIS - The Michigan Tech women’s soccer team ranked ninth in the nation in home attendance in NCAA Div. II in 2011. The Huskies averaged 357 fans per game.

Grand Valley State narrowly edged Tech for the top spot among GLIAC schools ranking eighth with 363 fans. Other GLIAC schools in the top-75 include Tiffin 56th (207 fans), Ferris State 59th (204) and Ashland 69th (193).

The Huskies posted a record of 7-9-1 during its second year as a program.

We had a visitor at practice yesterday!

Outside on the turf today. What a great feeling! Temp in the 50?s, light breeze, sunshine and a lot of happy people playing soccer! Technical work, possession work, goalkeeper work, 4v4 and 8v8. Be still my beating heart!

Thanks everybody!

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Michigan Tech soccer team recently earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award. The Huskies posted a 3.12 cumulative team grade point average and was one of six GLIAC teams to receive the award.

“We are very proud of our players dedication to both soccer and academics,” said head coach Michelle Jacob. “Their achievements in the classroom are of the utmost importance to us and the cumulative GPA they have earned reflects their hard work and ability to find the correct balance of athletics and academics.”

2011 Women’s Soccer Academic Teams
Bay City, Mich.–The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has announced the 2011 Women’s Soccer Academic Teams. Criteria states the student-athlete must be an active member on the roster at the end of the season, not a freshman or a first year transfer student.

All-Academic Teams are comprised of those student-athletes that meet criteria and carry a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0-3.49.

Michigan Tech University
Danna Kasom So. Biology Richmond, Mich.
Katie Pappas So. Pharmaceutical Engineering Cloquet, Minn.
Ari Peterson So. Biology Ashland, Wis.
Eva Vrana So. Exercise Science Laingsburg, Mich.

Academic Excellence Teams are comprised of student athletes that have a cumulative GPA of 3.50-4.0.

Michigan Tech University
Kaitlyn Boelter So. Biomedical Engineering Shawno, Wis.
Mel Hoffman So. Exercise Science Pulaski, Wis.
Amber Hynnek So. Chemical Engineering Seymour, Wis.
Jacqueline Landry Fr. Engineering Menasha, Wis.
MaryBeth Spoehr So. Exercise Science Neenah, Wis.
Lindsey Van Rooy So. Math Kaukauna, Wis.