Local Email: cu-ip-mtu-l@mtu.edu
Instagram: @women_in_physics_mtu
Slack: TBA
Important Links
Campus Accommodations Guide
Please view the Interactive Campus Map for a more comprehensive guide
Lactation Spaces
J.R. Van Pel and John and Ruanne Opie Library
Ground floor, follow signs for “Mother’s Room”
Memorial Union Building (MUB)
1st floor, next to room 101
ADA Accessible Parking
Behind library and around the MUB
ADA Accessible Bathrooms
Fisher Hall
Men’s and Women’s bathrooms on the first floor
Rekhi Hall
- Men’s and Women’s bathrooms on the first floor
- Men’s and Women’s bathrooms on the second floor
J.R. Van Pel and John and Ruanne Opie Library
- All gender restrooms on first floor
- All gender restrooms in the East reading room (first floor to the left)
Memorial Union Building (MUB)
- Northeast:
- 1 men’s accessible restroom
- 1 women’s accessible restroom
- Ground Floor (Food Court)
- 1 men’s accessible restroom
- 1 women’s accessible restroom
All Gendered Bathrooms
All signs have male/female icons
J.R. Van Pel and John and Ruanne Opie Library
- Garden Level
- 2 in the east hallway
- 2 in the locker rooms in the west hallway
- First Floor
- 2 in study room corridor hallway
- 2 in East Reading Room (24 hour accessible)
- Second Floor
- 2 in study room corridor (24 hour accessible)
- Third Floor
- 2 in study room corridor
Memorial Union Building (MUB)
- Basement: Two in The Alley/Makerspace
- Signs say “Women” and “Men”
Note hours of Makerspace for access
ADA Accessible Doors
Fisher Hall
Doors facing Highway
Rekhi Hall
Doors facing library
J.R. Van Pel and John and Ruanne Opie Library
Main doors facing Husky Statue
Memorial Union Building (MUB)
- North side door facing visitor parking onto ground floor
- Door at top of ramp facing ChemSci onto first floor
Elevators
Fisher Hall
Middle of building. Enter through automatic door facing highway. Follow hallway and take the first hallway to the left. Elevators are just ahead on the left
Rekhi Hall
Northeast side of building. Enter through automatic door facing the Library. Elevator is straight ahead.
J.R. Van Pel and John and Ruanne Opie Library
Middle south side of building. Enter through automatic door facing campus mall. Go straight through Library. Elevators are just to the left before the large reading room.
Memorial Union Building (MUB)
Middle of building. Enter through automatic door facing visitor parking lot. Go straight, past the dining area. Elevator is on the right.
Baby Changing Stations
Fisher Hall
1st Floor next to the elevator in the Women’s and Men’s Restrooms
J.R. Van Pel and John and Ruanne Opie Library
1st Floor hallway by front desk in the Women’s and Men’s Restrooms
Memorial Union Building (MUB)
- Ground Floor east side in the Women’s and Men’s Restrooms
- 2nd Floor across from Ballroom A in the Women’s and Men’s Restrooms
Meditation and Prayer Area
The library offers a space for quiet contemplation located on the third floor in the northwest corner of the building.
Houghton Resources
Local Transportation
City of Houghton
Please see the Public Transport webpage for more details
City of Hancock
Please see the Public Transport webpage for more details.
Local Pharmacies
Walgreens Pharmacy
1007 Memorial Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
Friday 9 AM–1:30 PM, 2–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1:30 PM, 2–6 PM
Sunday 9 AM–1:30 PM, 2–5 PM
Walmart Pharmacy
995 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
Friday 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 6PM
24/7 ATMs
Off-Campus Coffee Shops
There are plenty more local coffee shops in the area! These two are the most convenient to walk to from the hotels.
Convenient Stores
Important Details
Extreme Winter Conditions!
CAUTION TO THOSE DRIVING
The weather in Northern Michigan can experience severe cold weather conditions during winter. We highly recommend dressing for extreme cold weather and taking your time when driving.
For those taking a plane to Houghton, there is a chance your flight may be delayed due to weather conditions; This may cause you to miss some activities on Friday. And, again, DRESS FOR COLD WEATHER
Using Slido
The keynote speaker session will use Slido for questions to the speaker. Once you download the Slido app, you will be provided an entry code unique to the session that will allow you to type in your questions to the speaker.
Ride Share Services
Unfortunately, we do not have a reliable Lyft and Uber system. If you need a ride somewhere and the above public transport options are not convenient, please see Reliable Rides Taxi & Errands at reliableridestaxianderrands.com/ or call/text at 906-281-2560.
In case of transportation emergencies, please contact Ian at idnorwoo@mtu.edu or the LOC at cu-ip-mtu-l@mtu.edu.