Issue Number : 30

February 2, 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.
Feb 2:
MAAP Course Placement Improvements, 9am, 141C
Student Life Staff, 1pm, 142A
Assessment Student Learning Team, 3pm, Boardroom 2B
Feb 3:
Weight Watchers, 11:30am, 142B
PSRP Reclass Review Team, 12:30pm, 142A
AQIP Action #1 Team, 1pm, 141C
Student Club Food Handling Session, 3pm, 142A
Feb 4:
Faculty Roundtable Discussion, 12:30pm, 142A
Club Council, 2:30pm, 141C
Feb 5:
Academic Advising Steering Cte., 8:30am, 141C
Student Life/Video Monitors, 10am, 141C
School-To-Career Articulation, 12:45pm, 142A
Faculty Roundtable Discussion, 1:30pm, Boardroom
Global Awareness, 2:30pm, 141C
Feb 6:
Covey 7 Habits Training, 8am, 142B
7 Habits Workshop, 8am, Boardroom 2B
First Friday Orientation, 2pm, 142A
Feb 7:
7 Habits Workshop, 8am, Boardroom

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Feb 2:
MATC Retirees Coffee, 9:30am, 142A
MATC Men's & Women's Basketball, 5:30pm & 7:30pm, Gym
Wisconsin Institute Food Technologists Scholarship Awards Dinner, 5pm, 120AB
Feb 3:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Feb 4:
Group Tour, 6:30pm, 141C
Feb 5:
Preview Day, 8am, 142AB
Educational Diversity Class, 4:30pm, 142A
Feb 6:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Madison Area Dance Festival, 8pm, Theater
Feb 7:
Optometry Admission Test, 8am, 142AB
MATC Men's & Women's Basketball, 12pm & 2pm,  Gym
Feb 8:
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.
Feb 2:
Access 3 (Complex Queries), 1:00-2:30
Feb 6:
Access 4 (Advanced Features), 1:00-2:30
Online Beginning Blackboard begins

 

 

 

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Announcements

STAFF UPDATE:
New Hire
Diane Walleser, Associate Dean-Marketing & Related Programs

MATC POSITIONS:
Automotive Instructor
Diversity Coordinator/Affirmative Action Officer
Custodial Assistant V

OTHER WTCS INSTITUTIONS:
Assistant Director - Financial Aid, Wisconsin Indianhead 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

Health Care & Protective Service Careers Featured!
Do you know someone who is interested in health care and protective service careers?   Encourage them to attend the next Career Snapshot seminar showcasing careers in:
  • Clinical Lab Technician
  • Criminal Justice
  • Dental Assistant
  • Fire Academy
  • Fire Protection
  • Law Enforcement Academy
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Coding
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Optometric Technician
  • The event will be held on Tuesday, February 17 in the Truax Campus Mitby Theater. 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.

    The Barber/Cosmetology Salon Truax (located in the Mitby Threatre dressing rooms) is offering shampoo and hair cuts for $5.00 on 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 Monday &endash; Friday between 12:30-4:15pm. Call (608) 258-2404 for more information.

    Vision Screening Clinic in room 314 of the Truax campus is now open.  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.

    The Optical Dispensary, located in Room 314 of the Truax campus, 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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