Issue Number : 14

October 13, 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 13:
RDS Demo/EIST Members, 8:30am, 141C
Faculty Roundtable-Blackboard, 11:30am, 142A
Grow Your Own Administrators Work Group, 2:30pm, Boardroom 2A
AQIP Action Project #3 Team, 1pm, Boardroom 2B
Academic Advising Steering Cte., 3:30pm, 141C
Oct 14:
WeightWatchers, 11:15am, 142B
Maintenance Staff, 1pm, 142B
College Council, 1pm, Boardroom
Global Horizons Planning, 1:30pm, 142A
Oct 15:
School-To-Career Council, 8am, 142B
Safety Training, 10am, 141C
Administrative Series Brown Bag, 12pm, Boardroom
Native American Student Association, 1:30pm, 141C
Oct 16:
ECPC Staff, 8:30am, 142B
Facilities Team, 10am, 141C
Faculty Roundtable-Blackboard, 12:30pm, 142B
Counseling Staff Monthly Unit, 1pm, 141C
Dane County Area Transition Coalition, 2pm, 142A
ALD Faculty Potluck, 5:30pm, 120B
Oct 17:
CIS-Web Analyst/Programmer Advisory Cte., 8:30am, Boardroom 2B
CIRTL Participation, 8:30am, Boardroom 2A
Asian American Student Association, 5pm, 129D

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Oct 14:
Crossroads/Malcolm Shabazz Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Group Tour, 12:30pm, 141C
Oct 16:
State Purchasing Workshop, 8am, Boardroom
HERO Tour Group,8am,142A
Platteville/Crossroads Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Group Tour, 1pm, 129D
Oct 17:
Middle School Math Competition, 8am, 142AB
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Oct 18:
Wisconsin Future Problem Solving, 7:30am, 209

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. 14:
Drop-in Session 2:30-4:00
Oct. 16:
CD Burning 10:30-12:00 

 

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Announcements

STAFF UPDATE:
Transfer
Patricia Johnson, Administrative Assistant II-Commercial Ave Educ & Apprenticeship Center

MATC POSITIONS:
Food Prep Worker (PT)
Government Contract Specialist
Instructional Assistant I-Veterinary/Lab Animal Technician (PT)
Custodial Assistant V (Internal Only)

OTHER WTCS INSTITUTIONS:
Business & General Education Associate Dean - Mid-State Technical College
Instructor for the Instructional Assistant: Advanced program, Northeast Wisconsin 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

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 16 from 11am to noon in room 21 of the Administration Building at Truax. Come and find out if you have won any of the great prizes from the Combined Charitable Campaign.

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 - Room 142A and Thursday, October 16, 12:30 to 1:30 - 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: Lynn Konkel & Anna Purnell

Student Nurses' Association Book Sale 
Date:  Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct 14 & 15
Hours:  9am to 3pm
Location: the North Hallway - Truax Campus
Proceeds from the sale support Nursing Student scholarships and activities.
Contact Patricia W. O'Connor, RN at 246-6591 if you need more information.

Mitby Theater October Events:
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!

Art Sale held by The Gallery is sponsored by MATC's Chapter 27 of WACTE.
WHEN: October 28 and 29 from 10am to 2pm
WHERE: North Hallway outside of the Truax campus mailroom.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Quality, framed art for low, low, low prices!
Hundreds of framed art, prints, gifts, and home decor for 30% to 70% off!
All artwork is available the day of the sale. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted, and the proceeds support scholarships for the students and help fund professional activities for MATC staff.
WACTE is the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education. 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.

 

 

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