Issue Number : 10

September 13, 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, September 13:
Intercultural Council, 10:00 a.m., 141C
Skills USA, 12:30 p.m., 142C
Tourism Services Staff, 3:00 p.m., 120A

Tuesday, September 14:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
Nursing Information Session, 11:30 a.m., 142C

Wednesday, September 15:
Associate Degree Nursing, 8:30 a.m., 142B
WTCS QRP Group, 9:30 a.m., 142A
Employee Evaluation/Assessment Work Team, 10:00 a.m., 141C
Administrators' Brown Bag Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Board Room
CTSO Task Force, 1:00 p.m., 141C
Auto Collision Advisory Cte., 6:00 p.m., 142A

Thursday, September 16:
Education Career Planning Center, 8:30 a.m., 142B
Advising Career Resources, 10:45 a.m., 142B
SWC Board, 11:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
DRS Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Dane County Transition Team, 2:00 p.m., 142A
ETC, 3:30 p.m., 142B

Friday, September 17:
College Council Unit Plan Subgroup, 11:00 a.m., 141C

SPECIAL EVENTS

Monday, September 13:
MATC Retirees Welcome Back Program, 9:30 a.m., 142AB
U.S. Foreign Policy Guest Speaker Presentation, 11:30 a.m., 142C

Tuesday, September 14:
WTCS Board and UW-Regents, 9:30 a.m., Board Room
Volunteer Fair, 10:00 a.m., Cafeteria
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Thursday, September 16:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Friday, September 17:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
REAP Luncheon, 12:00 p.m., 120AB
Rural Economic Development-Speaker Judith Roussel, 1:00 p.m., Board Room
MATC/UW-Parkside Baseball Scrimmage, 5:00 p.m., Baseball Field

Saturday, September 18:
Food for Thought Festival Speaker, 2:00 p.m., 120AB
 

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, September 14:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon

Wednesday, September 15:
Scanning, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 16:
Beginning PowerPoint at DTEC Room D421, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Monday, September 20:
Access 1 (Tables), 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 21:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
CD Burning, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

 

 

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Announcements

The Mitby Theater and We Energies Presents The Milwaukee Repertory Theater's "CYRANO"

The Mitby Theater is pleased to welcome The Milwaukee Rep to Madison on Tuesday, October 26, for their first regional tour in over 20 years. They have chosen an adaptation of Edmond Rostand's classic love story, Cyrano de Bergerac. A celebration of theatrical creativity and storytelling "CYRANO" reinvents the French classic, using only three actors and loads of imagination and panache.

We have arranged for two performances, a morning matinee at 10:15 a.m. and an evening show at 7:30 pm.

CYRANO • Mitby Theater • MATC Truax Campus • October 26, 2004
10:15 a.m., $8.95
7:30 p.m., $17.50
Box Office: 608-243-4000


The MATC Student Life Educational Programming Board, New College - Madison, and the MATC Department of Social Science and History Present:

"American Exceptionalism" with Renowned Sociologist, Alan Wolfe
Monday, September 20, 2004 • 7:30 p.m.
MATC DTEC D240
(211 N. Carroll Street, Madison, WI)
Free and open to the public

Dr. Alan Wolfe is a professor of Political Science and Director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life at Boston College. He is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed books, is a contributing editor of The New Republic and The Wilson Quarterly, and regular contributor to other publications including Commonweal, The New York Times, Harper's, The Atlantic Monthly, and The Washington Post. He served as an advisor to President Clinton in preparation for his 1995 State of the Union address and has lectured widely at American and European universities.

A scholar of American culture and values, Wolfe argues that despite rhetoric of polarized culture wars, average Americans share a foundation of morals and opinions. At the same time, Americans are forced to cultivate their own sense of morality while trying to balance allegiance to one's self and to society as a whole. His work on American exceptionalism challenges citizens to consider both the greatness and the tragedy of American life and history.


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

MATC Positions:
Research Project Specialist
Web Content Specialist
Sign Language Interpreter (Repost)
Administrative Clerk IV-Portage (PT)

Other WTCS Institutions:
No positions to report at this time.

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

 

  

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General Information  

 

THANK YOU

Words could never begin to express our most humble and deep appreciation for the kindness & thoughtfulness extended to us at the death of our loved one, Gary L. "Arch" Orcholski. Your love, care, support and concern was expressed so well in the form of prayers, words of encouragement, cards, visits, calls, e-mails, food, 25th wedding anniversary remembrances, flowers, memorials, and gifts of service. The overwhelming response of attendance at his visitation/celebration of life and (consequently the) 1 1/2 hr delay of the service reminded us once again how loved & blessed he was in this life………….And us, too! We will never forget your love and generosity. -- Sherrie, Megan & Tiffany Orcholski

BEST WISHES

My sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who shared their well wishes and gave me cards and gifts. As I leave MATC to pursue my new venture as a family coach and to spend more time with my children, I am grateful for all of the friends I have made. I have been so fortunate to work with such wonderful colleagues the past 7 1/2+ years. Thank you for everything. All the best to you, Tami Gulland

THE IMPACT OF THE COMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ON U.S. FOREIGN POLICY BY JIM GARRISON
Monday, September 13, 11:30-12:20 p.m., Student Lounge (Room 142C, Truax Campus)

Jim Garrison is president of the State of the World Forum, which he cofounded with Mikhail Gorbachev in 1995, and which exists as the largest forum of world leaders outside of the United Nations. He has founded a number of other organizations, including the International Foreign Policy Association and the Gorbachev Foundation/USA. His academic degrees include an MTS from Harvard Divinity School (1975) and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University (1982). Garrison has written six books including Civilization and the Transformation of Power (2000) and the most recent, America as Empire.

Sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa and MATC Student Life Educational Programming Board. Contact Ken Kowalski at 246-6558 if you would like to bring a class.

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!

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!