Issue Number : 29

January 26, 2004

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.
Jan 26:
District Safety Cte., 10am, 141C
Dislocated Workers, 10:30am, 142A
Supported Education Group, 2pm, 142A
Enrollment Management Team, 2:30pm, 141C
Jan 27:
Outcomes Facilitator Workshop, 8:30am, Boardroom
Weight Watchers, 11:15am, 142B
AQIP Steering Team, 2:30pm, 141C
Student Orientation Project Team, 2:30pm, 142A
Program Monitoring Team, 2:30pm, 142B
Jan 28:
MATC Economic Development Work Team, 1pm, Boardroom 2B
Students First Initiative Team, 1:30pm, 141C
Jan 29:
ECPC, 8am, 142B
Technology Planning Cte., 10am, Boardroom 2B
Counseling Unit, 1pm, 141C
State Instructional Services Group, 2pm, 142AB
Jan 30:
Covey 7 Habits Training, 8am, 142B
Multicultural Community Building, 12:15pm, 142A

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Jan 26-29:
John Deere Workshop, 8am, 33/33A
Jan 28:
District Board, 5:30pm, Boardroom
Jan 30:
Youth Basketball Tournament, 5pm, Gym
Jan 31:
Youth Basketball Tournament, 8am, Gym
Feb 1:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 9am, Gym

Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the spring semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining. All classes now have required registration at http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining/spring2004reg.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.
Jan 26:
Access 1 (Tables), 1:00-2:30
MS Photodraw Downtown D437, 5:30-7:00pm
Jan 29:
GroupWise for Beginners, 12:30-2:30
Jan 30:
Access 2 (Queries, Forms, Reports), 1:00-2:30

 

 

 

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Announcements

STAFF UPDATE:
Retirement:
Maria Balderas, effective February 6, 2004
LaVonne Gerber, effective February 3, 2004

MATC POSITIONS:
Chemistry Instructor
Automotive Instructor
Diversity Coordinator/Affirmative Action Officer
Custodial Assistant V
Library Technician IV-DTEC
Library Aide I-Portage (PT)

OTHER WTCS INSTITUTIONS:
Director - Talent Search, Northcentral Technical College
Librarian, Northcentral 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

The Barber/Cosmetology Salon Truax (located in the Mitby Threatre dressing rooms) is offering shampoo and hair cuts for $5.00 on January 26-30; February 2, 3, 9-13 and 16-20 between the hours of 12:30-4:15pm
Barber/Cosmetology Salon Downtown, room D029 is open to the public Mondays thru Fridays between 12:30-4:15pm. Call (608) 258-2404 for more information.

Vision Screening Clinic to Open on January 28 in room 314 of the Truax campus.  The screening is performed by optometric technician students directly supervised by program instructors.  The screenings are free-of-charge and are available to anyone in the greater Madison area.  Some of the tests performed within the 1-hour screening are:

  • Visual acuity
  • Color vision, depth perception, pupil reflex testing
  • Corneal curvature & auto refraction
  • Eye pressure
  • Blood pressure
  • Visual field testing (available in mid February)
    The vision screening is not a complete eye examination, at the conclusion of the screening it will be determined if the individual requires further eye care from a vision specialist.

Vision screenings are available by appointment only and on the following days:
Wednesdays:  12:30pm to 3:30pm
Thursdays:  12:30pm to 1:30pm
Call 246-6472 or 264-6272 for an appointment or additional information.

 

MATC Optical Dispensary Opens for Spring Semester
The Optical Dispensary, located in Room 314 of the Truax campus, opens January 23 for the spring semester.  The dispensary is operated by optometric technician students under direct instructor supervision and serves MATC students, staff, faculty, alumni members and retired faculty/staff. Free-of-charge services include:

  • eyewear adjustments
  • minor eyewear repair - nose pads, screws, etc.
  • Eyeglasses (dress, safety, small readers and sun wear) may be purchased from the optical dispensary.  An appointment is strongly recommended when selecting and ordering eyewear.
    Hours of Operation:
    Tuesdays:  12:30pm to 2:20pm (may be closed selected Tuesdays due to lab exams) and Fridays:  11:30am to 3:20pm
    Call 246-6272 for additional information or an appointment.

 

 

 

 

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