Issue Number : 11

September 22, 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 23:
Printing/Printing Industries, 9am, 175
Deans Position Allocation Cte., 8am, Boardroom 2B
WeightWatchers, 11:15am, Boardroom 2A
Pathlore Demonstration, 1pm, Boardroom 2A
Transition Team, 2pm, 129D
Sept 24:
AQIP Project Team #4, 2pm, 141C
Sept 26:
Benefits Cte., 9am, Boardroom 2A

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Sept 22:
Group Tour, 3pm, 129D
Automotive/CarQuest Workshop, 6pm, 156
Sept 23:
Red Cross Blood Drive, 9am, 142AB
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Foundation Board, 4:30pm, Boardroom
Printing Advisory Cte., 5:30pm, 142A
Automotive/CarQuest Workshop, 6pm, 156
Sept 24:
District Board, 5:30pm, Boardroom
Sept 25:
MATC High School Journalism Day, 9am, 142C
Sept 26:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Sept 27:
Madison Police Department/Police Recruit Testing, 7:30am, 321/322
Basketball Coaching Clinic, 8am, Gym
AAT&I/Civil Engineering Group, 8am, 137AB

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 at Truax in 220C unless otherwise stated.  Drop-in sessions do not require registration. 
Sept. 25:
Scanning 11:30-12:30; Scanning, Downtown Room D435, 2:00-3:00; CD Burning, Downtown Room D435, 3:00-4:30
Sept. 26:
Online Beginning Blackboard ends 

 

 

 

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Announcements

 

STAFF UPDATE
New Hire
Stephen Burns, Mathematics Instructor (temporary)
Susanna Daniel, English Instructor (temporary)
Celia Letterman, Food Service Worker (PT)

Transfer
Julie Mau, Custodial Assistant V-DTEC

Resignation 
Michael Masino, effective August 20, 2003

MATC POSITIONS:
Laboratory Teaching Assistant I-Culinary Trades (PT)
Clerical Support Worker IV-ALD (Portage, PT)
Clerical Support Worker II-Prospective Student Relations (PT)
Educational Support Spec. III-Multicultural Services (PT, Internal only)
Administrative Assistant I-DoIts
Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6903.

 

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General Information

Do you know someone who may be interested in business, computer or art careers?
Encourage them to attend MATC's next Career Snapshot event on Tuesday, October 7 from 6-8 pm, Truax Campus, Room 142C (Student Lounge) showcasing:
Accounting
Business Mid-Management
Finance
CIS Programmer/Analyst
CIS Web Analyst/Programmer
CIS Network
CIS Computer Systems Administration
Real Estate
FASTRACK Marketing
Supervisory Management
Animation
Graphic Design
Visual Communications
Web Design
And more!
Attendees will learn about these various occupations, and salary and advancement opportunities.  They will be able to participate in hands-on demonstrations and talk to MATC alumni working in the field.  The event is free of charge and open to members of the community.  Those interested can register online at www.matcmadison.edu or by calling 608/246-6239.

Did you miss the Combined Charitable Campaign kick-off on Mon., Sept. 15? Don't worry, you still have time to turn in your pledge card and become eligible for one of the following prizes. The Autographed Packer Football was won by Wm. Patrick Barlow at the kick-off. Get that pledge form filled out and turn it in to the Payroll Office before October 3rd!
1. Autographed Packer Football = Prize for Kick-off event - won by Wm. Patrick Barlow
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 !!!

On September 25 stop by the MATC Foundation table in the Truax cafeteria and pick up a form for the MATC Foundation Faculty/Staff Giving. 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! You can turn in your form to the Foundation Office in room 227. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Fowles at (608) 243-4334 or sfowles@matcmadison.edu.

Olivia's Gifts is now open. Stop by room 132 at the Truax Campus between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and between 9:30am and 5:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to see their new purchases and register to win a $50, $25 or $15 gift certificate. Join them on Friday, Sept. 26 for punch and cookies.

Mitby Theater October Events:
Oct. 3, 7:30pm, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra - Masterworks Series, Claude Frank
Oct. 6, Phi Theta Kappa
Oct. 7, 1:45pm, 4:45pm, 7:45pm, Movies at the Mitby - Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets - FREE, all you have to do is show up!
Oct. 10, 8pm, Jenna Mammina, San Francisco Jazz Vocalist of the Year
Oct. 11, 10am, First in Flight, Family Theater about the Wright Brothers
Oct. 18, 7:30pm, Big Top Chautauqua, variety show
Oct. 24, 7:30pm and Oct. 25, 2pm, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra - Halloween!

The Department of Employee Trust Funds and other sponsors is offering 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 go directly to http://badger.state.wi.us/agencies/etf/new/2003_presentations.htm The Employee Trust Funds site has some very interesting and helpful information. Go to: http://etf.wi.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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