Issue Number : 23
December 13, 2004
Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations
WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON
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Issue Number : 23 |
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December 13, 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, December 13:
Sustainability Planning, 10:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
Intercultural Council, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Tourism Services Staff, 3:00 p.m., 120ATuesday, December 14:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 141C
College Council, 1:30 p.m., Board RoomWednesday, December 15:
Administrators Brown Bag Lunch, 11:30 a.m., 142AB
Student Space Work Team, 2:30 p.m., 142B
AQIP #1, 2:30 p.m., 142AThursday, December 16:
ECPC, 8:30 a.m., 142B
Advising & Career Resources, 10:45 a.m., 142B
SWC Operations Board, 11:00 a.m., 142A
DRS Staff, 12:30 p.m., 142A
Dane County Transition Group, 2:00 p.m., 142A
ADA/504 Cte., 2:30 p.m., 129D
AQIP #2, 3:00 p.m., Board Room 2B
ETC, 3:30 p.m., 142BFriday, December 17:
Multicultural Services Staff, 8:30 a.m., 141C
MATC Legislative Committee Subgroup, 12:00 p.m., 142B
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Thursday, December 16:
Medical Assistant Graduation/Pinning Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., 142C
Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 7:00 p.m., Theater
Reception Following in CafeteriaFriday, December 17:
Bascom Hill Concert, 8:00 p.m., TheaterSunday, December 19:
WOLX Radio/Bobby Vee Performance, 7:00 p.m., Theater****************
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, December 14:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noonTuesday, December 21:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
Technical Communications Certificate
Attention MATC Instructors and Staff!
Do you know someone who is interested in enhancing his/her technical writing skills? Please inform them of MATC's Technical Communications Certificate, where students:• Learn to integrate technical writing with visual elements and design
• Gain hands-on experience creating webpages and other online materials
• Develop a professional portfolioMost courses are offered online. Classes begin January 10. For more information, contact: Lfitzgerald@matcmadison.edu, 608/246-6617.
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Fitness Instructor Wanted
Looking for an enthusiastic, people person to teach a class including aerobics, strength training, and flexibility to a variety of people. Fitness certification and CPR a plus. The class will be held over the noon hour in the Downtown MATC Fitness Center. If you enjoy teaching and have an ability to motivate others, please contact Robin Wagner at the Downtown MATC Fitness Center, Room D020 at 258-2399 or RWagner@matcmadison.edu.****************
Web Project Management Class Looking for Website Projects
Do you know a non-profit organization that is in need of a website or a new look to an old one? Teresa Sprecher's Web Project Management class is looking for group projects for this spring semester. If you would like more information, email Teresa Sprecher at tsprecher@matcmadison.edu. She will email all interested parties a short questionnaire and the criteria for working with her class.****************
Looking for a Last Minute Gift?
The Student Life Service Center has a one-size fits all solution!Marcus Theater Movie Passes make a great gift for teachers, babysitters, or that hard to buy for person. Only $5.75/ticket - buy two and receive a coupon for a free small popcorn!
During exam week, passes may be purchased in the Service Center (140D), which will be open Monday through Thursday 8 - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8 - 4 p.m. Passes may be purchased in the Student Life Office (Room 140) during the weeks of Christmas and New Year's.
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Disney On IceSM Presents Beauty and The Beast
SAVE $5 on tickets
January 6-9, 2005 at Alliant Energy Center!This timeless Disney classic graces the ice in an elaborate spectacle with colorful sets, lavish costumes, soaring musical numbers, and champion skaters. Your entire family will enjoy this enchanting production starring Belle, Gaston, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip, and a whole cast of enchanted characters including the Beast himself. So come, be our guest, and experience the beauty of Disney On Ice presents Beauty and the Beast.
As a valued employee/student of Madison Area Technical College you can SAVE $5 on tickets to select shows when this enchanted adventure comes to the Alliant Energy Center January 6-9! Keep in mind this can also be a wonderful holiday gift for friends and family!
Visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/10260. Select "Find Tickets." Look for "Promotions and Special Offers", select your ticket quantity and price and enter the password "MATC." That's it! Non-discounted $35 VIP seats are also available. Savings offer is also available by phone at (608) 255-4646.
$5 savings offer is valid on $18.50, $15.50 and $12.50 tickets for the following shows:
Friday, January 7 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 8 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, January 8 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 9 at 5 p.m.
*When purchasing VIP seats for these shows, please still use the password provided above.*All orders are subject to Ticketmaster service fees.
*This savings offer expires Friday, December 31, 2004.****************
Congratulations to Karen Johnson Kretschmann
Karen received a 2004 Made a Difference Award from the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin for her contributions to the Industry Partnership Project. The award was presented at the Workforce Development Board's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2004.****************
Thank You for Supporting WACTE Book and Arts Sale
Thank you to everyone who purchased books and art during the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education (WACTE) book and art sales last week! Your dollars help WACTE fund scholarships and activities to promote and support technical education in our state. Happy Holidays!****************
Staff Update
MATC Positions:
Adult Basic Education InstructorOther Institutions:
No positions to report this week.Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.
Mid-Year (December) GraduatesStudents expecting to graduate this semester are to pay the $20 graduation fee at the Bursar's Office in room 145 or a Regional Campus Office. The commencement ceremony will be held on May 14, 2005. Information regarding the ceremony will be mailed in April. Students are encouraged to keep their address current with the Enrollment Center.
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Library Survey
From Monday, December 6, through Friday, December 17, the MATC libraries will be conducting a survey about library use. Forms will be distributed to departments, staff mailboxes, various locations around the Truax campus, all area campus libraries, and through Blackboard classes. Please complete the survey and encourage students to do so as well. Completed surveys can be returned via interoffice mail to the Truax library or turned in at any of the MATC libraries. Please, one survey per person. Thanks for your help!
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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!