Issue Number : 19

November 17, 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 17:
Employee Orientation Work Group, 10am, Boardroom 2B
Faculty Round Table Session, 11:30am, Boardroom 2A
AQIP Team #4, 12pm, Boardroom 2B
Student Life Staff, 1pm, 141C
Academic Advising Steering Cte., 3:30pm, 142A
Nov 18:
WeightWatchers, 11:15am, Boardroom 2B
Faculty Round Table Session, 12:30pm, Boardroom 2A
Student Senate Executive Council, 2pm, 129D
AQIP Steering Team, 3pm, 141C
PTK Satellite Seminar, 6:30pm, Boardroom
Nov 19:
3rd Wednesday Administrative Series, 12pm, Boardroom
Dane County Area Transition Coalition, 2pm, 142A
Center for Excellence In Teaching/Learning Work Team, 3:30pm, 141C
Institutional Animal Care & Use Cte., 5pm, 142B
Nov 20:
WIDS Advisory Cte., 8:30am, 142A
Leadership Council, 12pm, Boardroom
ECPC, 8:30am, 142B
Facilities Team, 10am, 141C
Counseling Unit, 1pm, 141C
Automotive Dept. Learning Outcomes Cte., 4pm, 141C
Nov 21:
Accounting Advisory Cte., 7:30am, 142B
Benefits Cte., 9am, Boardroom
Enrollment Center Staff, 1:30pm, 129D
Asian American Student Association, 2:30pm, 129D

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Nov 17:
Group Tour, 3pm, 129D
Nov 18:
High School Technical & Industrial Day, 8am, Theater
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Career Snapshots, 5:30pm, 142C
Guidance & Counseling Certification #55, 5:30pm, 381
Nov 19:
Platteville High School FBLA Tour, 9:30am, 142A
Student Development & Success Audio Conference, 12pm, Theater
Diversity Class, 5:30pm, 142A
Nov 20:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Nov 21:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
MATC Performing Arts/Radiant Source, 10am & 7:30pm, 206
Madison Community Orchestra Community Performance, 7:30pm, Theater
Nov 22:
Madison Police Department Police Recruit Testing, 7:30am, 321/322
MATC Men's & Women's Basketball Games, 12pm & 2pm, Gym
MATC Performing Arts/Radiant Source, 2pm & 7:30pm, 206

Check out the Technology Training opportunities 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. 18:
Drop-in Session 12:30-2:00
Nov. 19:
FrontPage 12:30-3:30
Nov. 20:
Excel 3 & 5 (Formatting and database) 12:30-2:30

 

 

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Announcements

STAFF UPDATE:
New Hire
Matthew Breaux - Technical Coordinator-Theater

MATC POSITIONS:
Administrative Clerk IV-DTEC Adult & Continuing Education (INTERNAL ONLY)
Instructional Support Worker II-Business Division (Networking) (Part-time, INTERNAL ONLY)
Educational Support Worker III-Youth Programming (Part-time)

OTHER WTCS INSTITUTIONS:
President, Moraine Park Technical College
Information Systems Development Associate, Moraine Park Technical College
Business Division Dean, Mid-State Technical College
Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6903.  

To all PSRP members, administrators and managers:
The PSRP Executive Board, Acting President's Office and Professional Development would like to announce a unique professional development opportunity for all PSRP members.
PSRP Inservice Day
·   Come hear what is going on in our college!
·   Learn about the work of college leadership.  
·   Get up-to-speed on the latest projects at MATC.
·   Learn about what all this Assessment talk is really all about.
All members of the PSRP unit at MATC are invited to attend an informative, entertaining and enlightening in-service in The Mitby Theatre on either:
Monday, November 24th 9-10:30 pm Or: Tuesday, November 25th, 1:30-3:00 pm
PSRP members should consult with their supervisors to choose which session to attend. Both sessions will be identical in content. Those in attendance will hear from Acting President Rosie Findlen, representatives of the five work teams who reported at the Fall Theme Days, Union Leaders and others.  
Wm. Patrick Barlow
Staff & Organizational Development Coordinator

 

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General Information

The optical dispensary in room 314 is open. The hours are Fridays 12pm to 3pm. Students and staff of MATC are invited to come and look at the large selection of dress and safety glasses available. We have the latest in eyewear fashion and lens materials all at a significant cost savings. When ordering glasses, you must bring with you a copy of your current prescription (not more than 2 years old).  We also provide adjustments and minor eyeglass repairs at no cost.  The last day to place eyeglass orders for this semester will be November 21st.  The last day we will be open is December 5th. To assure that a student technician is available when you come in we strongly recommend calling 246-6272 for an appointment. 

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. 

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. 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.

Christmas is only 6 weeks away! Better get started on your holiday shopping. Why not start by purchasing some Entertainment Books from MATC Chapter 27 of WACTE. Stop by 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. The books are only $25 each and you can start using them immediately.
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 more go to the WACTE website at www.matcmadison.edu/is/wacte/ or the state site at www.wacteonline.org.

 

 

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