Issue Number : 10

September 15, 2003

Editor: Jan Bush , Institutional Marketing and Public Relations

WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON

Current Activities & Event

 

MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.
Sept 15:
Club Orientation, 12:30pm, 142AB
Student Life Staff, 1pm, 141C
Supported Ed, 2pm, 129D
AQIP Action Project Team Kick-Off, 3pm, 142AB
Sept 16:
Update PEP On-Line, 10:30am, Boardroom
WeightWatchers, 11:15am, 142B
College Council, 1pm, Boardroom
Volunteer Center Programming Board, 3:30pm, 141C
Sept 18:
ECPC Staff, 8:30am, 142B
Facilities Team, 10am, 141C
Skills USA-VICA, 11am, 142A
Enrollment Center All Staff, 1:15pm, 142AB
Assessment of Student Learning Team, 2:15pm, Boardroom 2B
Civil Engineering Advisory Cte., 5:30pm, 142A
Sept 19:
Train The Trainer Workshop, 8am, Boardroom 2A
Culinary Arts Staff, 8:30am, 120AB
Food Service Staff, 2pm, 141C
Asian American Student Association, 2:30pm, 129D

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Sept 15:
WTCN Schedulers Workshop, 10am, Boardroom
Micron Presentation For Electron Microscopy Program, 5:30pm, 142AB
Sept 16:
Tour Group, 9am, 129D
Sept 18:
Tour Group, 9am, 129D
Sept 19:
Tour Group, 9am, 129D

Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the fall semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining. All classes now have required registration at http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining/2003fallreg.htm or email Irene Rauwald at irauwald@matcmadison.edu. Space is limited and a minimum of 5 is required to run the class, so register early. All classes will meet in 220C. Drop-in sessions do not require registration.
Sept 15:
Access 4 (Advanced Features) 1:00-2:30
Sept 16:
CD Burning 1:30-3:00
Sept 17:
GroupWise for Beginners 1:30-3:30
Sept 18:
Drop-in Session 12:30-2:00 

 

 

 

 

 

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Announcements

 

STAFF UPDATE
New Hire
Philomena McFaul, Administrative Clerk IV-Portage (part-time)

Resignation
Amy Grubb, effective August 18, 2003

Monday, September 15 is the kick-off for the Combined Charitable Campaign in room 129B&D, lower section of the cafeteria. Rosie Findlen will kick-off the event for us at 8am.  Mike McKinney, famous NBC Channel 15 News Anchor, has graciously agreed to be here at the same time to talk with us for a few minutes about charity and giving. Coffee, juice, milk and freshly baked sweetrolls will be served.
Turn in your pledge card between 8-10am on Monday and you will have a chance to win an Autographed Packer Football.
Turn in your pledge card to Payroll anytime during Sept. 15 to Oct. 3 and you will be eligible to win one of the following prizes (will continuously be updated until after the campaign ends Oct. 3)
1. Autographed Packer Football = Prize for Kick-off event
2. One night stay for two at the Madison Concourse Hotel
3. $25.00 gift certificate for Houlihan's restaurant
4. $20.00 gift certificate to Josie's Restaurant
5. Four Complimentary Sunday Brunch certificates at the Madison Concourse Hotel
6. Merle Norman gift pack
7. Creative Memories scrapbook
8. Complimentary haircut and style at the Ultimate Spa
9. One Marcus Movie bag from the Student Life Service Center
10. One Fall or Spring semester membership to the MATC Fitness Center
11. $5.00 gift certificate to the MATC Cafeteria
12. Two MATC sweatshirts from our Bookstore 
13. One MATC tote bag from our Bookstore 
14. Two free hours of household cleaning services from Kimberley's Cleaning
15. Two tickets for a performance at the Madison Civic Center
16. Two Pizza Hut gift certificates for a Large Pizza, order of breadsticks and a pitcher of Soda.
17. $10.00 gift card for Benvenuto's restaurant
18. $10.00 gift certificate to Orange Tree Imports
19. Four $5.00 gift certificates to the Sports Pub
20. Two $10.00 gift certificates to Village Lanes bowling
21. Three $5.00 gift voucher for Uno Chicago Grill
22. Five gift certificates for free baker's dozen of bagels from Einstein Bros Bagels
23. Four coupons from TGI Fridays for a smoothie, appetizer or dessert
24. 20 certificates for $5.00 each for the Las Palmas Deli.
MORE PRIZES ARRIVING DAILY !!!

In conjunction with the Combined Charitable Campaign on Monday morning, the MATC Foundation Faculty/Staff Giving Campaign also kicks off. When you make a gift to the MATC Foundation, you can be assured that 100% of your gift will be used to directly support students, faculty and staff where it matters -- right here at MATC! Gifts to the MATC Foundation require a form separate from the Combined Charitable Campaign form. You can pick up a form at the MATC Foundation table at the Combined Charitable Campaign kickoff on September 15, at the MATC Foundation table in the cafeteria on September 25, or in Room 227. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Fowles at (608) 243-4334 or sfowles@matcmadison.edu.

 

 

 

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General Information

 

News from the Mitby Theater:
Branford Marsalis, alto saxophone
September 12
7:30pm Mitby Theater
Tickets: $50, $40, $30 - Three-time grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra for the 2003-2004 Masterworks season premiere. Playing with "emotional intensity and instrumental brilliance," the Chicago Tribune declares Mr. Marsalis as "one of the premiere jazz saxophonists playing today. He plays with a subtlety of tone and phrasing only the finest interpreters can attain."

Movies at the Mitby
September 16, FREE!
CHICAGO - Oscar winner for Best Picture 2002
Free Admission, all you have to do is show up!
1:45 pm, 4:45 pm, 7:45 pm

The optical dispensary in room 314 at Truax campus is now open for services. Hours are Fridays 12:00 to 3:00pm. Students and staff of MATC are invited to come and look at the large selection of dress and safety glasses available. We have the latest in eyewear fashion and lens materials all at a significant cost savings. When ordering glasses, you must bring with you a copy of your current prescription (not more than 2 years old). We also provide adjustments and minor eyeglass repairs at no cost. To assure that a technician is available when you come in we strongly recommend calling 246-6272 for an appointment.

Wisconsin Employee Trust Funds Benefit Presentations are set for September-November.
The Department of Employee Trust Funds and other sponsors will offer 14 free public presentations in September, October, and November for Wisconsin Retirement System participants. Those considering or planning retirement in the near future are encouraged to attend. The workshops are valuable opportunities for members, spouses and other individuals seeking general information on retirement issues and other WRS benefit programs. Topics covered during the presentations include calculating retirement benefits, annuity options, disability benefits, separation benefits, taxes, survivor benefits and health and life insurance benefits. Questions about when to retire and how to determine actual benefits will also be discussed. Each session is free and runs from 7pm to 9pm. All locations are handicapped accessible with adequate free parking. For a list of presentation dates and locations see the bulletin board in the staff lounge on second floor of the Truax Campus or contact Jan Bush at 246-6921, or email her at jbush@matcmadison.edu No reservations are needed except for the Interactive Television presentations identified in the presentation schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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