Issue Number : 08

August 30, 2004

Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations

WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON

Current Activities & Events

 

MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.

Monday, August 30:
Intercultural Council Subgroup, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Dislocated Workers Session, 11:00 a.m., 142A
Madison Symphony Orchestra Planning Cte., 3:00 p.m., Board Room 2A

Tuesday, August 31:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., Board Room 2B
College Council, 1:00 p.m., Board Room

Thursday, September 2:
Counseling Unit, 8:30 a.m., 141C

Friday, September 3:
Donor Development Cte., 8:15 a.m., Board Room 2A
Facilities Renovation Planning, 10:00 a.m., 142A

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday-Thursday, August 31-September 2:
Automotive/AC Delco Workshop, 8:30 a.m., 59A

Wednesday, September 1:
Meeting Planners Association Ice Cream Social, 3:30 p.m., 129D

Friday, September 3:
First Friday Orientation, 1:30 p.m., 142AB

 

UPCOMING FALL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the fall semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining. All classes now have required registration at that site. All classes will meet at Truax in 220C unless otherwise stated. Open lab (an opportunity to ask Irene questions) sessions do not require registration. Contact Irene Rauwald, 243-4380, for personal "Guide at Your Side" sessions or if you have questions. Please register at least five working days before the class. You will be notified if class is canceled due to low enrollment.

Tuesday, August 31:
Open Lab, 10 a.m. to noon

Wednesday, September 1:
Beginning Excel, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 7:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
Beginning Word, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 9:
Portage Campus Training, 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Friday, September 10:
GroupWise for Beginners, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.

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Announcements

Student Add/Drop Fees • Swap of Classes
During the first 14 calendar days of the semester, students may transfer 100% of the fees from a dropped class toward an added class only if the add and drop are done in person and at the same time. Otherwise, the below schedule applies:
Class Refund/Reduction Schedule

Student Request Date: Percent of Refund/Reduction

Prior to day of the first class: 100%
Prior to 11% of total class meetings: 80%
From 11% through 20% of total class meetings: 60%
More than 20% of total class meetings: No Refund/Reduction

Students may call the Enrollment Center, (608) 246-6210, to determine the specific dates that pertain to individual class refund/reduction periods.

 

STAFF UPDATE

New Hire
Donna Chappell, Adult Basic Education Instructor (temporary contract)

Promotion
Melodneice Burt, Child Care Worker (Part-time), effective August 23, 2004
Kristie Hoeth, Child Care Worker (Part-time), effective September 13, 2004
Wanda Phillips, Food Prep Worker (Part-time), effective August 23, 2004

MATC Positions
Internal Communications Specialist
Promotions and Advertising Coordinator
Barber/Cosmetology Instructor
Photography Instructor

Other WTCS Institutions
Chemistry Instructor, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Admissions Specialist, Northcentral Technical College
Account Manager, Waukesha County Technical College

Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.

 

  

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General Information  

OPTICAL DISPENSARY

The optical dispensary in room 314 at the Truax campus will be open for services on Friday, September 3rd. Our hours will be Fridays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. 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. To assure that a technician is available when you come in, we strongly recommend calling (608) 246-6272 for an appointment.

FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL

A Special offer to MATC Faculty and Staff!

The Downtown MATC Fitness Center is expanding. In celebration we are offering an introductory membership rate to all faculty and staff at both campuses.
• Grand Opening rate $60/semester!
• Special rate good through September 16, 2004
Must register for the entire school year for discount.

Your membership gives you access to both MATC Fitness and Recreation facilities.

Downtown: Stop by room D020 or call 258-2399
Truax: Stop by room 112A or call 246-6093
Email: fitnesscenter@matcmadison.edu

A grand opening celebration party will be held in the new Downtown Fitness Center on September 15 and 16. Come join us for food, fun and prizes!

MATC CHOIR

If you are interested in singing, the MATC Community Show Choir would like to encourage you to join us. We meet every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. from September 9 though December 2, 2004. The culminating feature for the Choir is the Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 5, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mitby Theatre at MATC Truax Campus. The Choir meets in the choral rehearsal room (101) on the Truax Campus. Anyone interested in joining the Choir is welcome.

Auditions are not required but there is a $25 music fee. Male voices are especially encouraged to join. For more information, please contact: Nancy Schley (242-4045) or the Director, Jim Langkamp, at (W) 246-4325 and (H) 608-752-1057.

SUPPORT WACTE

The new 2005 Entertainment Books are available and valid now. Still priced at only $25! You can pick one up from Robin Gee in room 7, Linda Bahr in room 369, or in the Auto Parts store, room 134C. They make great gifts. The sooner you buy one, the sooner you start saving - SO START SAVING NOW! Thanks for your support!