Issue Number : 16

October 27, 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 27:
Skills USA, 11:15am, 142AB
Oct 28:
Indoor Air Quality Cte., 9am, Board Room 2B
Unit Planning Integration Team, 10:30am, 141C
WeightWatchers, 11:30am, 142B
Student Senate Executive Council, 2pm, 129D
Club Council Servant-Leadership Workshop, 4pm, 141C
Oct 29:
Medical Transcription Group, 11am, 141C
AQIP Team #4,2pm,Board Room 2B
WACTE Madison Chapter 27, 3:30pm, 141C
Oct 30:
RDS Demo/EIST Members, 9:30am, 141C
UW-Whitewater Orientation, 11:30am, 141C
Technology Planning Cte., 2:30pm, 129D
Oct 31:
SDS Team, 8:30am, Board Room 2B
Institutional Aesthetics Cte., 1:15pm, 141C

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Oct 28:
Finance Advisory Cte., 7:30am, 142A
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Oct 29:
WACTE/Counselors Professional Development Workshop, 8:45am, 142AB
Oct 30:
College Transfer Fair, 9am, North Hall
Group Tours, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 135A
International Association Campus Law Enforcement Administrators/ Wisconsin Chapter, 10am, 142B
Architectural Technician Advisory Cte., 5:30pm, 142A
Oct 31:
Wisconsin Campus Compact-SW Regional Summit, 8:30am, 142AB
Group Tours, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 135A
Nov 1:
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. 28:
Drop-in Session 10:30am-noon
Oct. 30:
Beginning Excel 1 & 2 (Introduction and other formulas) 12:30-2:30pm

 

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Announcements

STAFF UPDATE:
New Hires
Alisha Bartholomew, Laboratory Teaching Assistant I-Culinary Arts (PT)
Scott Cleaveland, Laboratory Teaching Assistant I-Culinary Arts (PT)

MATC POSITIONS:
Associate Dean-Marketing & Related Programs
Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6903.

OTHER INSTITUTIONS:
Child/Parent Center Supervisor, Waukesha County Technical College

 

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General Information

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.

Prize list for Charitable Campaign-
Autographed Packer Football = PATRICK BARLOW Prize at Kick-off event
One night stay for two at the Madison Concourse Hotel = Sherrie Orcholski
$25 gift certificate for Houlihan's restaurant = John Alt
$20 gift certificate to Josie's Restaurant = Patricia Johnson
$16 gift certificate to the Prime Quarter Steak House = Laurel Anderson
Merle Norman gift pack = Donna Renteria
Creative Memories scrapbook = Ann Johns
One Marcus Movie bag from the Student Life Service Center = Sue Carter
$5 gift certificate to the MATC Cafeteria = Gerard Xavier
Two MATC sweatshirts from our Bookstore = William Schallert, Margi Foley
One MATC tote bag from our Bookstore = Terrance Webb
Two free hours of household cleaning/Kimberley's Cleaning = Peggy Bremer
Two tickets for a performance/Madison Civic Center = David Shonkwiler
Two Pizza Hut gift certificates for a Large Pizza, order of breadsticks and pitcher of soda. = Donna Swadley, Lee Hayden
$10 gift card for Benvenuto 's restaurant = Jean Alt
$100 gift certificate to Orange Tree Imports = Mark Dohm
Four $5.00 gift certs to the Sports Pub = Jenny Bentley, Barb Burrows, Michael Gabriel, Jayme Kerr
Two $10 gift certs to Village Lanes bowling = Allan Penn, Sandra Fuller
$5.00 gift voucher for Uno Chicago Grill = Carol Kalschuer, Mary Wahl
Five gift certs for free baker's dozen of bagels/Einstein Bros Bagels = Lois Beck, Teresa Sprecher, William Hunstman, Jody Thrush, Linda Bahr
Coupons for smoothie, appetizer or dessert/TGI Fridays = Jeanne Rathhgerber, Barb Swalheim, Stephanie Dean
10 certificates for $5 each for the Las Palmas Deli = Mary Robbins, Amie Scott, Mary Knight, Lyn Wible, Patricia Whisenant, Roger Thompson, Jacqueline Arndt, Lisa Cappelle, Carol Bassett, Fred Williams
Bogeys*GoKart Rides = Martha Schwer, Shana Kuehn, Gail Walker, Rocio Martinez, Claudia Griesbach
Bogeys*Mini Golf = Julie Pahl Washa, Sandra Mueller, Mary Rapp, John Hendrickson, Lori McRoberts
Bogeys*Batting Cage = Will Strycker, Sharon Bogert, Ron Carlson, Andreas Czerkas, Mary Erbs
Golfland Water Wars Balloons = Kris Mills
Golfland Batting Cage = Marilyn Rinehart
Golfland HiBall Session = Gregory LaMay
Golfland Golf Course = Bobbie Curtis
Golfland Mini Golf = Mina Hill
Golfland bucket of range balls = John Galligan
****CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!****

Attention MATC Instructors and Staff!
Do you know someone who is interested in technical and industrial careers and earning $22-50k/ year and up? Encourage them to attend the next Career Snapshot seminar showcasing careers in:
*automotive collision repair and refinishing
*automotive technology
*biotechnology
*cabinet making and millwork
*diesel
*electronics
*industrial maintenance
*machine tool
*mechanical design
*printing
*welding
*vet tech/animal tech
The event will be held on Tuesday, November 18 in Room142 C of the Truax Campus. Registration and program fair will be held from 5:30-6:00 pm and the event is 6:00-8:30 pm. Attendees will learn about career options, 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.

DRINK AND WIN!!
Purchase a 32oz fountain soda at the Truax Cafeteria and you could win a bike from Williamson St. Bicycle Shop. If you purchase a 20oz beverage at the DTEC Cafeteria you could win a DVD player. This promotion will run until Thanksgiving.

Global Horizons Distinguished Lecture Series Fall 2003: Focus on the Middle East
Through December 5 the MATC Global Horizons Lecture Series will offer a series of programs exploring the people, culture, politics and religions of the Middle East. In addition to proving a historical and political perspective on conflict areas such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel, the series also hopes to introduce students, staff and the community to music, arts, films, food and other expressions of culture from the diverse peoples of the region. All events are free and open to the public. Following is a schedule of the events planned. For all details, go to their website at matcmadison.edu/studentlife/globalhorizons.
|Mon., Nov. 3, 11:30am-12:30pm, Truax Campus, room 142AB - Joe Elder on Recent Events in Afghanistan.
Mon., Nov. 3, 7pm, Mitby Theater - Live music by Seeds of Sun Jazz Quintet.
Thurs., Nov. 6, 7pm, Downtown Center, room D240 - Ali Abunimah on Reporting the Middle East: Media Distortions and Democracy.
Mon., Nov. 10, Noon-4pm, Truax Student Lounge, room 142C, Middle Eastern Film Festival.
Tues., Nov. 11, Noon-4pm, Truax Student Lounge, room 142C - Middle Eastern Film Festival.
Wed., Nov. 12, 6pm-10pm, Mitby Theater - Middle Eastern Film Festival.
Fri., Nov., 14, 11:30-12:30pm, Truax Campus, room 142B - Ali Abootalebi on The Struggle for Democracy in Iran: What are the Prospects?
Mon., Nov. 17, Noon-1pm, Truax Campus, room 142AB - MATC Faculty Panel on Living in the Middle East.
Wed., Nov. 19, 11:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-2pm, Truax Student Lounge, room 142C - Terrence Dolan on Doing Business and Research in Saudi Arabia.
Wed., Nov. 19, 7pm-8:30pm, Downtown Center, room D240 - Milan Rai on Regime Unchanged: Why the War on Iraq Changed Nothing.
Mon., Nov. 24, 11:30am-12:30pm, Truax Campus room 142AB - Shirin Ezekiel on Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
Wed., Nov. 26, 11am-2pm, Truax Cafeteria - Middle Eastern Culture and Cuisine.
Tues., Dec. 2, 12:30-1:30pm, Truax Campus, room 142A - Yousef Al Ali on An Introduction to Arabic Language and Script.
Thurs., Dec. 4, Noon-1pm, Truax Student Lounge, room 142C - Daily Life in Israel - Students Talking to Students.
Fri., Dec. 5, Noon-1pm, Truax Student Lounge, room 142C - Sadira and the Riad Dance Company, Middle Eastern Dance Performance and Workshop.

 

 

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