Issue Number : 20

November 22, 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, November 22:
Tourism Group Advising Session, 8:30 a.m., 129C
ICC Subgroup, 11:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
Dislocated Workers Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Student Life Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Dane County Transition Group, 2:00 p.m., Board Room 2B
Tourism Services Staff, 3:00 p.m., 120A

Tuesday, November 23:
Finance Advisory Cte., 7:30 a.m., 142B
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Monday, November 22:
Red Cross Blood Drive, 9:00 a.m., 142AB

Tuesday, November 23:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

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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, November 23:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
Publisher 1 (Brochures), 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 30:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
Snag-It, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 1:
Excel to the MAX, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 2:
Advanced FrontPage, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Announcements 

Mid-Year (December) Program Completion
Letters were mailed to potential graduates on November 22. If a student has not received the letter and expects to complete his/her program this December, he/she should contact his/her divisional office prior to December 3.

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Optical Dispensary Will Soon Be Closing for the Semester
The optical dispensary in room 314 will be soon closing for semester. We will no longer be taking new glasses orders. December 3rd will be the last day that we are open. We can provide adjustments and minor eyeglass repairs at no cost until the closing date. To assure that a student technician is available when you come in, we strongly recommend calling 608/246-6272 for an appointment.

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Downtown Education Center/EIC & Truax Vet Tech Program Collection Drive
The Downtown Education Center/EIC, in coordination with the Truax Vet Tech program, will be having a collection drive for the Dane County Humane Society from November 29-December 10. Boxes will be located at Truax in the following areas: Vet Tech room 179, Registration room 159, Parking Office 129G and will also be available in room D117 at the Downtown Education Center.

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View and Print the Basic Technology Training Guide
You can now view and print the Basic Technology Training Guide than contains the following: Windows File Management, Basics in MS Word, Basics in GroupWise Client and Web Access, Internet Basics, and Blackboard for Beginners. Go to http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining for the links to these pages. Irene Rauwald -- Part-time Technology Trainer -- 243-4380 -- irauwald@matcmadison.edu

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Huge Thanksgiving Sale at Olivia's Gifts
Buy one, get one free! Second item must of be equal or lesser value. Complimentary roll of gift wrap with a $30 purchase. All discounts exclude greeting cards.

Olivia's Gifts, Room 132A
Open:
Monday through Wednesday and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Staff Update

MATC Positions:
Administrative Clerk I-Payroll (Part-time)
Administrative Assistant I-Tech Prep/School to Career (Internal Only)
Psychology Instructor
History Instructor
Physical Education Instructor/Head Baseball Coach
Spanish Instructor
Reading/College Success Instructor
Metal Processes Instructor
Construction & Remodeling Program Instructor
Emergency Medical Services Instructor

Other Institutions:
Associate Degree Nursing Instructor, Northcentral 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  

Library Research Help Available
Do your students need extra help with their library research? Reference librarians are available in the library for one-on-one assistance. Drop in for immediate assistance or make an appointment. Appointments may be made in person, by calling 243-4264, or by emailing ndowd@matcmadison.edu.

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MATC Libraries & the Student Senate Host Very Special Arts of Wisconsin Exhibit
The traveling exhibit of Very Special Arts of Wisconsin will be on display at the Truax Library, November 18-December 17.

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Annual MATC Bowling Sweeper News
Mark your calendar's NOW! The Annual MATC Bowling Sweeper is March 5, 2005. Bowling starts at noon. Check-in from 11:30 a.m. In 2004, we had 84 participants. Let's make it 100 this year. Look for more info in January.

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Thanks-Giving Blood Drive
The Student Life Office and Health Education Center are pleased to announce our second fall blood drive this semester to be held on Monday, November 22 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge at the Truax campus.

Please consider donating the gift of life. The Red Cross relies on MATC to provide our community with at least 90 units of blood at each of our blood drives. This blood helps as many as 270 local patients in need of a blood product. What better way to "give thanks" during this time of the year than to give back to your community by donating the most precious gift of all - the gift of life.

You may sign up ahead of time by stopping at the Student Service Center located next to the Student Life Office. We encourage people to sign up ahead of time in order to schedule you for your preferred time, but we always welcome walk-ins.

If you have any questions about the blood drive, please contact MATC Health Educator at 246-6027 or email her at ahoffmann@matcmadison.edu Thank you for taking the time to give of yourself and support your local community.

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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!