Issue Number : 36

March 15, 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.
Mon., Mar 15:
Student Life Staff, 1pm, 141C
Tues., Mar 16:
Weight Watchers, 11:15am, Boardroom 2B
Bookstore Procedures, 2pm, 141C
Wed., Mar 17:
John Deere Parts Training, 8am, 142A
Supported Education Group, 9am, 141C
Administrative Series Brown Bag, 12pm, Boardroom
Students First Initiative Team, 1:15pm, 142B
Thurs., Mar 18:
WPRA Foundation Board, 10am, 141C
Native American Student Association, 10:30am, 142A
MATC Foundation Board Planning Session, 11:30am, Boardroom 2A 
Fri., Mar 19:
Multicultural Services Staff, 10am, 141C
College Council, 12pm, Boardroom
Multicultural Community Building, 12:15pm, 142A

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Mon., Mar 15:
Madison Metropolitan Chapter of The Links, Inc.,/Multicultural Services/ Developing Leadership Retreat, 9am, 142C
Tues., Mar 16:
UW Madison Police Dept., SWAT Terrorist Training, 8am, Theater
Fort Atkinson High School Group Tour., 9am, 129D
State of Wisconsin/State Employment Training, 10am, 142AB
Thurs., Mar 18:
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Fri., Mar 19:
Lake Mills Middle School Group Tour., 9am, 129D
Youth Basketball Tournament, 5pm, Gym
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra/MasterWork #4 Performance, 8pm, Theater
Sat., Mar 20:
Youth Basketball Tournament, 8am, Gym
Pharmacy Technician Exam., 9am, 321/322
Sun., Mar 21:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 9am, Gym

 

 

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Announcements

STAFF UPDATE:
New Hire
Joselyn Diaz-Valdes, Educational Support Worker III-Youth Programming (PT)

Promotion
Scott Heiman, Bookstore Manager, effective July 1, 2004

Resignation
Jackie Stowell, effective March 27, 2004

MATC POSITIONS:
Administrative Clerk IV-Adult & Continuing Education
Clerical Support Worker II-Student Success & Preparedness (PT)
Administrative Coordinator-Adult Recruitment Specialist (PT)

OTHER INSTITUTIONS:
Dean of Student Services, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Communications Instructor, Lakeshore Technical College
Early Childhood Education Instructor, Lakeshore Technical College
Technical Report Writer/Query Developer, Lakeshore Technical College
Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6903.

Truax Bookstore, Auto Parts and District Stores hours during Spring break will be Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Regular hours will resume starting Monday, March 22.

Downtown Bookstore hours will be Monday thru Friday, 11:00am to 3:00pm. Regular hours of Monday thru Thursday, 9:30am to 5:00pm and Fridays, 9:30am to 3:00pm will resume on Monday, March 22.

Truax and Downtown Cafeterias will be closed from March 15-19. Regular hours will resume on Monday, March 22.

 

 

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General Information  

Join MATC's Email Discussion Groups
Several email groups have been created at MATC to provide forums for electronic discussion among employees.  If you would like to receive email and/or exchange information of shared interest with co-workers on any of the  topics below, you are invited to subscribe to the discussion group.
MATC Instruction
For instructional, classroom and learning-related information.
list address :instruction-l
MATC Information User Group
For Internet/technology information.
list address: MATCIUG-L
MATC Sales & Exchange
For information on tickets or other items for casual sale or exchange (no 'for-profit' postings permitted)
list address: matcexchange-l
MATC Chat
For sharing information and personal opinions on professional topics and news, health/illness news about employees, and announcements about lost or found pets and personal items.
list address: chat-l
You will receive all messages sent to the group by other members along with your other incoming email. Please note that when you reply to a message sent to the group, you are replying to the whole list, not just the person who posted the message.
To subscribe to any of the above mailing lists:
1.  Address an email to listserv@listserv.matcmadison.edu
2.  In the message area, type in: subscribe, list address, and your name.
For example, to subscribe to the MATC Chat mailing, type:  subscribe chat-l Your Name
3.  Send the message.
If you have questions, contact Janet Granberg, MATC GroupWise administrator, at jgranberg@matcmadison.edu or ext. 4122.

ESTATE PLANNING PROGRAM, Thursday, March 25, 12:30-1:45, Room 207 Truax
Would you like to know more about Estate Planning Laws, Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, and Healthcare Legal Decision Making?  If the answer is yes, consider attending this introductory program by attorney, author and estate planner Mark Slate.  Mark Slate specializes in family and business estate planning.  He is co-author of Your Life, Your Legacy.   If you would like to bring a class, contact Ken Kowalski at 246-6558.  Sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa 

Madison Area Technical College Students Can Earn a Bachelor's Degree Online
Franklin University Regional Director Bob Morris will be at the Truax campus to discuss the Community College Alliance (CCA) program with MATC students. On Thursday, March 25, he will be meeting students in the Cafeteria from 10am to 1pm and evening times will be available by appointment.  For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bob at morrisb@franklin.edu or call 1-888-341-6237 ext. 6203.

Advising and Career Resources is sponsoring two presentations, one for students and one for faculty & staff on pursuing your callings, or your passion in your work.  Gregg Levoy, a nationally renowned speaker and author of "Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life," will be at the Truax campus on Monday, March 29th. 
The student workshop, "Don't Just Declare a Program/Major, Follow a Calling," will be from 11:30am to 12:30/1:00pm in the Student Lounge.  This will be a brown bag workshop so students are encouraged to bring their lunches.  Please share this opportunity with the students you work with. 
The staff/faculty workshop, "Callings: The Power of Passionate Work," will be that same day, March 29, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Boardroom of the Administration Building.  Faculty and staff may count these two hours towards their certification renewal activities (faculty: five-year recertification, staff: professional growth).
Please contact April McHugh for more information and to register for the staff/faculty workshop at x4275 or at amchugh@matcmadison.edu.

Olivia's Gifts St. Patty's Day sale:  The week of March 22 stop in and save 35% off all green items. If you are wearing green, you have the chance to get 30% off everything that is not green.  Everything is on sale except cards. Let those inner leprechauns out and save some money at Olivia's Gifts!