Issue Number : 21
November 29, 2004
Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations
WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON
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Issue Number : 21 |
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November 29, 2004 |
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Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations |
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WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON |
MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.
Monday, November 29:
AQIP #1, 8:00 a.m., 141C
AQIP #3, 10:15 a.m., 141C
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning Team, 10:30 a.m., Bd Rm 2A
Dislocated Workers Session, 11:00 a.m., 142A
Fashion Marketing Mtg., 1:00 p.m., 129C
DRS Strategy, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Tourism Services Staff, 3:00 p.m., 120ATuesday, November 30:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
College Council, 1:00 p.m., Board RoomWednesday, December 1:
Machine Tool Advisory Cte., 8:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
ICC Subgroup, 10:00 a.m., Board Room 2A
Yahara Journal Poetry Reading, 4:00 p.m., 142CThursday, December 2:
Counseling Unit, 8:30 a.m., Board Room 2B
Students First Initiative Team, 9:00 a.m., 141C
Student Development & Success Brown Bag Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Board Room
El Puente Student Club, 2:00 p.m., 141CFriday, December 3:
Supervisory Management/Leadership Development Program
District Advisory Cte., 11:00 a.m., Board Room
Multicultural Services Staff, 8:30 a.m., 141C
First Friday Orientation, 2:00 p.m., 142AB****************
SPECIAL EVENTS
Tuesday, November 30:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
WACTE Book Sale, 10:00 a.m., North Hall
MATC Women's Basketball vs UW-Sheboygan, 6:00 p.m., GymWednesday, December 1:
WACTE Art Sale, 10:00 a.m., North Hall
MATC Music Department Seasonal Concert, 7:30 p.m., TheaterThursday, December 2:
Preview Day, 8:30 a.m., 142AB
WACTE Art Sale, 10:00 a.m., North Hall
Diversity Class, 5:00 p.m., 142ABFriday, December 3:
Middleton High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
UW Platteville Course, 6:00 p.m., 361
MATC Music Department Seasonal Concert, 7:30 p.m., TheaterSaturday, December 4:
Health/CLT Class, 7:30 a.m., 308
UW-Platteville Course, 9:00 a.m., 361Sunday, December 5:
MATC Music Department Seasonal Concert, 2:00 p.m., Theater
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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 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.Tuesday, December 7:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
Word to the MAX, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, December 8:
PowerPoint to the MAX, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
It's That Time of Year!! Pick up a Bargain and Spread Some Holiday Cheer!
Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education (WACTE) is hosting two holiday shopping opportunities this week! The annual WACTE Book Sale will be all day Tuesday, November 30, and the WACTE Art Sale will be two days - Wednesday, December 1, and Thursday, December 2. Both events will take place in the north hallway across from the mailroom and will be up and running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You'll be sure to find something for someone on your gift list ...and maybe a little something for yourself! Join us!****************
Holiday Sale at Olivia's Gifts
50% off Everything! All discounts exclude greeting cards. Only 10 days left to shop!Olivia's Gifts, Room 132A
Open:
Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.****************
Staff Update
MATC Positions:
Administrative Clerk I - Payroll (Part-time)
Administrative Coordinator - Adult Recruitment Specialist (Part-time)
Instructional Designer (eTech College of Wisconsin)
Psychology Instructor
History Instructor
Physical Education Instructor/Head Baseball Coach
Spanish Instructor
Reading/College Success InstructorOther 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.
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.****************
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.****************
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.****************
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****************
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.****************
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.****************
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.****************
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!