Issue Number : 13

October 6, 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.
Oct 6:
AQIP, 8:30am, 141C
Student Life Staff, 1pm, 141C
Oct 7:
WeightWatchers, 11:15am, 142B
DRS Staff, 1:30pm, 141C
Smart Start Debriefing, 3pm, 141C
Oct 8:
Madison Support Professionals Network, 11:30am, 142A
Oct 9:
CDF Training, 10am, Boardroom 2B
Nursing Planning, 1:30pm, 141C
ADA/504 Cte., 2pm, 142A
Oct 10:
Benefits Cte., 9am, 142A
Safety Council, 10am, 141C
Global Horizons Planning, 1:30pm, 142A

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Oct 6:
MATC Retirees Coffee, 9:30am, 142A
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
CarQuest Training, 6pm, 142AB
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony, 7pm, Theater, Reception Following in Cafeteria
Oct 7:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Career Snapshots, 6pm, 142C
CarQuest Training, 6pm, 142AB
Oct 8:
Group Tour, 9am, 141C
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra MasterWork #2 Performance, 8pm, Theater
Oct 9:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Industrial Maintenance Advisory Cte., 10:45am, 142A
Oct 10:
Group Tour, 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 at Truax in 220C unless otherwise stated.  Drop-in sessions do not require registration. 
Oct 7:
Intermediate PowerPoint 1:30-3:30

 

 

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Announcements

 

MATC POSITIONS:
Food Prep Worker (PT)
Government Contract Specialist

OTHER WTCS INSTITUTIONS:
Business & General Education Associate Dean - Mid-State Technical College
Health Learning Resource Coordinator (PT) - Northcentral Technical College
Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6903.

 

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General Information

Tuesday, October 7 from 6-8 pm, Career Snapshot. Do you know someone who may be interested in business, computer or art careers? Then tell them to go to the Truax Campus, Room 142C (Student Lounge) next Tuesday. Attendees will learn about the following 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. Programs highlighted are:
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! Those interested can register online at www.matcmadison.edu or by calling 608/246-6239.

On Tuesday, October 14 stop by the Barber/Cosmetology table at the Truax Campus, near the cafeteria. You will be able to purchase salon products at very reasonable prices and pick up the service and hour pamphlets for both the Truax and Downtown Salons.  

Faculty Roundtable - Blackboard - Monday October 13, 11:30 to 12:30 &endash; Room 142A and Thursday, October 16, 12:30 to 1:30 &endash; Room 142B. Please join this Faculty Roundtable discussion on Blackboard to:
Hear about plans for the coming year.
See resources that are available to assist you in teaching online and using Blackboard.
Raise your questions about Blackboard and online teaching.
Tell us the issues you have regarding Blackboard and/or online teaching that can help determine future training sessions.
No prior experience with Blackboard is required.
Facilitators &endash; Lynn Konkel & Anna Purnell

It is not too early to start thinking about those holiday stocking stuffers!  Come and shop the Student Nurses' Association book sale.  Proceeds from the sale support Nursing Student scholarships and activities.
Date:  Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct 14 & 15
Hours:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: the North Hallway- Truax Campus
Contact Patricia W. O'Connor, RN at 246-6591 if you need more information.

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!

MATC's Chapter 27 of WACTE is sponsoring a fund raiser by selling the Entertainment Books which are only $25.00 and can be used immediately. They also make wonderful Christmas gifts. Pick up your book(s) today at one of the following offices at the Truax Campus: Auto Parts Store, room 134C ask for Pat Prihoda, or room 369 ask for Linda Bahr or go to the Administration Building, room 7 and ask for Jan Bush.
WACTE is the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education. All of our fund raisers are to support scholarships for the students and help fund professional activities for staff. To find out why you should become a member check out the WACTE bulletin board next to the mailboxes at Truax or visit our website at matcmadison.edu/is/wacte/or go to the state site at www.wacteonline.org.

Coming Soon:
Barber Cosmetology Salon - Truax Campus, Mitby Theater.
Dates open: Oct. 20-24, Nov. 10-13. Nov. 18-20, Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-5 and Dec. 8-12.
Hours: 12:30-3:45 with last hair cut appointment time at 3:45.
Services offered: shampoo and hair cut for $5.00
Salon products: offered at very reasonable prices
Location: Truax Campus Mitby Theater Dressing Rooms
Staff, students and the general public are welcome.
Walk-in service welcomed.

Barber/Cosmetology Salon - Downtown Center.
Date Opening: Oct. 20, Mondays thru Fridays
Hours: 12:30-3:45 with last hair cut appointment at 3:45.
Services offered: shampoo and hair cut $5.00; shampoo and conditioning treatments and air form, $5.00.
Salon products: offered at very reasonable prices
Location: Downtown Center, room D029
Phone: (608) 258-2404
Staff, students and the general public are welcome.
Walk-in service welcomed.

Nail Salon - Downtown Center, room D029
Opens: Oct. 20, Mondays thru Thursdays
Hours: 5:30-9:30pm
Services offered: manicure, pedicure, artificial and regular nails, gels, acrylic and fiberglass.
Appointment suggested, call (608) 258-2404.

Want to get in on some food discounts? East Towne Mall is extending their thanks to all East Side Businesses by offering a coupon flyer to be used at their food court. If interested, stop by the Customer Service Center at East Towne and show them your one card or business card and they will give you a flyer. Then pick out a spot in the food court where you'd like to have lunch/supper and receive your discount.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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