Issue Number : 18

November 10, 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.
Nov 10:
Facilitation Workshop, 8am, Boardroom
Theme Days Planning Cte., 12pm, 142A
Truax Signage Cte., 2:30pm, Boardroom 2B
Grow Own Administrator Work Group, 3pm, Boardroom 2A
Assessment Project Coordination Team, 3pm, 142A
School-To-Career Articulation, 3pm, 142B
Nov 11:
WeightWatchers, 11:15am, 142B
College Council, 1pm, Boardroom
DRS Staff, 1:30pm, 142A
Enrollment Staff, 1:30pm, 142B
Student Senate Executive Council, 2pm, 129D
Nov 12:
Student Development Success Team, 9:30am, Boardroom 2A
Nov 13:
BAAD Administrative Team, 8:30am, Boardroom 2B
ADA/504 Cte., 2pm, Boardroom 2B
Nov 14:
Student Preview Day, 7:30am, 141C
Asian American Student Association, 2:30pm, 129D
Program Monitoring Team, 3pm, 142A

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Nov 11:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Guidance & Counseling #55, 5:30pm, 381
Nov 12-13:
AAT&I/EWUG Conference, 7:30am, 142C
Nov 13:
Art Student Portfolio Show, 9am, Gourmet Dining Hall
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Group Tour, 6:30pm, 129D
Nov 14:
High School Guidance Counselor Financial Aid Workshop, 8:30am, Theater
Group Tour, 9am, 142B
MATC Performing Arts/Radiant Source, 10am & 7:30pm, Theater
Nov 15:
Apprenticeship/Tools For Tomorrow Workshop, 8:30am, 80
Pharmacy Technician Exam, 9am, 321/322
AAT&I/High School Woods Instructors, 9am, 85
MATC Performing Arts/Radiant Source, 2pm & 7:30pm, Theater

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. 
Nov 11:
Advanced PowerPoint 1:30-3:30
Nov 12:
GroupWise Advanced Topics 9:30-11:30 
Nov 14:
Maintaining Your Workstation 10am-12pm, Reedsburg

 

 

 

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Announcements

STAFF UPDATE:
New Hire
Sean Saiz, Educational Support Specialist III-Multicultural Services (PT)

MATC POSITIONS:
Associate Dean-Marketing & Related Programs
Administrative Clerk IV-DTEC Adult & Continuing Education (INTERNAL ONLY)
Instructional Support Worker II-Business Division (Networking) (Part-time, INTERNAL ONLY)

OTHER WTCS INSTITUTIONS:
Consultant/Trainer - Manufacturing emphasis Business & Community Development Division, Blackhawk Technical College
Child/Parent Center Supervisor, Waukesha County 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

Stop in the Truax Bookstore, Nov. 10 thru the 14th, to save 25% off all clothing. Store hours are Mon.-Thurs. 7:30am to 7pm and Fri. 7:30am to 5pm.

Mid-Year (December) Graduation: Letters to potential graduates were mailed on November 10.  If a student has not received the letter and expects to graduate this December have him/her contact their divisional office prior to November 24. 

Free Car Care Clinic Hosted by the MATC Automotive Club
MATC's Automotive Club will hold a free Car Care Clinic at its Truax Campus, 3550 Anderson Street, Center Court  on November 15 from 9am to 2pm in exchange for a donation of a non-perishable food item to be given to a local food pantry.  The clinic will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. In preparation for winter, belts, hoses, wipers, brakes, cooling system and other key parts will be checked and fluids topped off. The vehicles owners will be advised of any mechanical problems found so repairs can be scheduled elsewhere.  Repairs will not be made as part of the clinic.  The inspections are expected to last approximately 20 minutes.
The clinic is sponsored in conjunction with the MATC Automotive Advisory Committee.  For more information, please call 608-246-6819 or by email at clathrop@matcmadison.edu.

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.

SECURITY SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT
What: Truax Van Shuttle
When: Monday Through Friday-- 6:30pm until 10:30pm. The shuttle will pick up every half hour at the shuttle stop.
Where: The van shuttle stop is located just outside of the doors by the Mitby Theater.
Once again Wisconsin's winter is upon us with the unpredictable weather and early darkness. To help you avoid the long cold dark walk to your car the MATC Dept of Security Services Staff will be running the winter van shuttle until March, 2004. You can access the van at the shuttle stop or flag the van down in the parking lot. The van will have clearly marked signs indicating MATC Security Shuttle on each door and a flashing yellow light. The staff operating the van will be uniformed MATC Student Security Officers who will take you to or from your vehicle. They will drop you at your vehicle located in any of the MATC parking lots around the Truax Campus.

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 Everyone is invited to attend. Following is a schedule of the events planned. For all details, go to their website at matcmadison.edu/studentlife/globalhorizons.
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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