Issue Number : 20

November 24, 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 24:
Tourism Advising Session, 8:30am, 142AB
Supported Ed Group, 2pm, 142A
Meeting & Management/Meeting Planners Student Association, 4:30pm, 142A
Nov 25:
IAQ Cte., 9am, Boardroom 2B
Electronics Program Outcomes, 10:30am, Boardroom 2A
WeightWatchers, 11:15am, 142B
Student Senate Executive Council, 2pm, 129D
Student Orientation Project Team, 2pm, 142A
Learning Programs Capital Budget/Facilities, 3pm, Boardroom 2B
Club Council Servant-Leadership Workshop, 4pm, 142A
Nov 26:
Outreach Learning Group, 1pm, 142B

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Nov 25:
Portage High School Tour Group, 9am, 129D
Stoughton High School Tour Group, 9am, 129D
Guidance & Counseling #55 Certification, 5:30pm, 381
MATC Women's Basketball, 5:30pm, Gym

 

 

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Announcements

All MATC buildings are closed Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

 

STAFF UPDATE:
Resignation
Mindy Clausen, effective November 7, 2003.

MATC POSITIONS:
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 MATC Community Show Choir and Municipal Band are presenting their Annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 7, in the Mitby Theatre at the Truax Campus at 2pm.  Come and kick off the Holiday Season and support our choir and band!  Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for seniors and children under 12.  For more information call 608-243-4000.

The optical dispensary in room 314 is open until Dec. 5. 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. We also provide adjustments and minor eyeglass repairs at no cost. To assure that a student technician is available when you come in we strongly recommend calling 246-6272 for an appointment. 

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.

Global Horizons Distinguished Lecture Series Fall 2003: Focus on the Middle East
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 5 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.

Thanks and Appreciation

On behalf of my family, I want to thank you all for the outpouring of support we were given after the sudden death of my sister.  The cards, flowers, letters, condolences, financial contributions to her children, donation to the Foundation in her name, and attendance by so many at her funeral was so overwhelming that I don't even know how to express my gratitude. 
THANK YOU for being there during that awful time of need.
Lisa Franklin

 

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