Issue Number : 24
December 20, 2004
Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations
WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON
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Issue Number : 24 |
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December 20, 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 20:
SPRITE Tour, 1:00 p.m., 141CTuesday, December 21:
Consultant Interviews, 8:00 a.m., 141C
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
AQIP #1, 2:00 p.m., 141CMonday, December 27:
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning Team, 10:30 a.m., Board Room 2ATuesday, December 28:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
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Monday-Thursday, December 27-30:
Youth Baseball Camp, 8:00 a.m., Gym****************
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 21:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noonTechnology Training Opportunities for the Spring can be found at http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining. Registration will begin in January. If you have any questions please contact Irene Rauwald at 243-4380 or email her at irauwald@matcmadison.edu.
No Staff Bulletin Week of December 27, 2004
The Staff Bulletin will not be published the week of December 27, 2004. Meeting and special event information for that week is included with this issue of the bulletin. The next issue of the bulletin will be published for the week of January 3, 2005.****************
WIDS Designing and Assessing Learning Workshop
There will be a WIDS Designing and Assessing Learning Workshop for curriculum development this January.The day workshop will be held on January 3, 7, 8, and 15, 2005, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This workshop can be taken to satisfy the State Certification #50 requirement at no cost to you and/or can be taken for two graduate or undergraduate credits from UW Platteville (you pay these credit fees).
During the workshop you will apply instructional design thinking to planning and developing a course. You will develop your course outline of instruction, performance assessment tasks, learning and teaching plans and your syllabus using the WIDS software. So bring all the materials you need to use to develop this information plus a disk or other storage device.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, contact Donna Renteria (246-6904) or email her at drenteria@matcmadison.edu to sign up or go to the Human Resources website: http://matcmadison.edu/hr/certification/
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Dane County Humane Society Collection Drive Thank You
Many thanks to everyone for their generosity and donations to the Dane County Humane Society collection drive. The outpouring was tremendous! We filled Jo's car/my Jimmy and had to go back for another trip with my husband's van. It was a tremendous response and the EIC/DTEC and Vet Tech programs want to thank everyone. Sandy Fuller EIC/DTEC****************
Staff Update
New Hires:
Melissa Brainerd, Barber/Cosmetology Instructor
Robin Campbell, Emergency Medical Services Instructor
Zong Her, Research Project Specialist
Mary Hoffman, Dental Hygiene Instructor
Lisa Nienhaus, Interior Design Instructor
Colleen Norton, Dental Hygiene Instructor
Steven Rhyner, Photography Instructor
Jeffrey Wenzel, Respiratory Care Practitioner InstructorMATC Positions:
No positions at this time.Other Institutions:
Senior Systems Engineer, Blackhawk Technical CollegeAdditional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.
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.****************
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.****************
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!