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!
GSG Halloween Party
Join us for a spooktacular night on October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Grad Common House! 🕸️ Get ready for a costume contest with awesome prizes, a cozy campfire, Halloween-themed snacks and drinks, and plenty of spooky decor for those Insta-worthy pics!
Categories include:
🕷️Master of Disguise: Best Overall.
🕷️Bone-Chilling: Spookiest Look.
🕷️ Wickedly Hilarious: Funniest Costume.
🎃🧛🧛♀️👻 DRESS CODE: Dress in your Halloween best—think orange, black, purple, and green! Don’t miss out on the frightful fun! 👻
Color Fall Trip
Join us on October 12th for a scenic bus tour to explore the beautiful fall colors🍁
We’ll visit Mt. Ripley for FREE chairlift rides, Brockway Mountain Lookout, Mt. Bohemia Ski Resort for lunch or exploration, and Bete Grise Beach.
🚌 Buses will depart from the Memorial Union Building (MUB) at 10:45 AM and return between 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Please fill out the form (link in the bio) to reserve your spot on the bus!
If you want to follow the bus in your own car, stop by the MUB on October 12th between 10:00 and 10:30 am to register in-person, check in, and receive a wristband for the Ripley Chair Lift.
For additional details, please review the google form and flier. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch with: gsg-social@mtu.edu
First Friday Social
Join us on September 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Grad Commons Patio for an evening of fun, food, and great company. 🍔🍹
Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff, this is the perfect chance to unwind, meet new people, and learn about what other departments are up to.
We’ve got food, fun, and plenty of surprises. And hey, if you’re planning to visit the beverages stand, don’t forget to have your ID (passport, driver’s license, or state ID) handy. See you there!
Orientation Picnic
📍Hancock Beach
📅 Date: Monday, August 19
⏰ 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
🚌 A bus will shuttle from the Rozsa Center to Hancock Beach every 40 minutes, starting at 4:30 p.m. No need to worry about getting there—just hop on board!
🍔 Enjoy a delicious spread of burgers and accompaniments.
🎉 Don’t miss the chance to meet new people with our GSG Bingo! + great music and fun games.
🐾 Special Guest Alert: Meet Blizzard T. Husky on the beach and snap some awesome pics! 📸
🍀 Bonus: Bob Wenc will be giving a local tour on the way to the beach.
For more details, check out the GSG website or the event poster. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Kayaking with GSG
GSG and the Outdoor Adventure Program are excited to invite you to a thrilling kayaking event!✨
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: August 10th, 2024
🕙 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Prince’s Point
Don’t miss out on this 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 event! Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up by August 4th.
To modify your reservation or for more details, email us at gsg-social@mtu.edu. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
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
Check the event pictures, here 
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.
Check out the pictures of the event, here 
