Issue Number : 27

January 18, 2005

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, January 17:
Building Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Tuesday, January 18:
WTCS WI-BUG ISA Report Writing Team, 9:30 a.m., 141C
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
College Council, 12:30 p.m., Board Room

Wednesday, January 19:
Administrators Brown Bag Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Board Room
AQIP Criterion 6 Team, 1:00 p.m., 141A
Intercultural Council Subgroup, 1:00 p.m., 142A
AQIP Criterion 1 Team, 2:00 p.m., 141C
College Democrats Student Club, 3:00 p.m., 141A

Thursday, January 20:
Students First Initiative Team, 9:30 a.m., 142A
AQIP #3 Team, 10:30 a.m., 141A
SWC Operations Board, 11:00 a.m., 141C
DRS Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Diversity Scorecard Cte., 2:30 p.m., Board Room 2A

Friday, January 21:
Student Orientation Project Work Team, 10:00 a.m., 141C
Counseling Team, 10:30 a.m., 141A

Saturday, January 22:
Health/Accelerated CLT Class, 7:30 a.m., 308/317

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday, January 18:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Welcome Reception for Bettsey Barhorst, 3:00 p.m., Cafeteria
Foundation Board, 4:30 p.m., Board Room

Thursday, January 20:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Districts' Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors, 12:00 p.m., Board Room 2B
MATC Men's Basketball vs. UW-Waukesha, 6:00 p.m., Gym

Friday, January 21:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Saturday, January 22:
MATC Women's Basketball vs. UW-Marathon, 12:00 p.m., Gym
MATC Men's Basketball vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 2:00 p.m., Gym

Sunday, January 23:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 9:00 a.m., Gym
Madison Youth Choir Holiday Concert, 3:00 p.m., Theater • Reception following in Cafeteria

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UPCOMING SPRING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the spring 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, January 18:
Scanning 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 19:
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 20:
CD Burning, 10:30 to noon

Monday, January 24:
GroupWise for Beginners, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 26:
Excel (Charts and Analyzing), 10:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 27:
Advanced Word at DTEC Room D421, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

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Announcements 

MATC Community Show Choir
If you are interested in singing, the MATC Community Show Choir would like to encourage you to join us. We meet every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the choral rehearsal room (101) on the Truax Campus from January 13 though April 28, 2005. The culminating feature for the Choir is the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 6, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mitby Theater at MATC Truax Campus. Anyone interested in joining the Choir is welcome.

Auditions are not required, but there is a $25 music fee. Male voices are especially encouraged to join.

For more information, please contact: Nancy Schley at 242-4045 or the Director, Jim Langkamp at (W) 246-4325 and (H) 608-752-1057.

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Optical Dispensary
The optical dispensary in room 314 will be opening for services on Friday, January 21. Our hours will be Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:20 p.m. and Fridays 11:30 - 3:20 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 student technician is available when you come in we strongly recommend calling 246-6272 for an appointment.

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Free Vision Screening Available on Wednesdays AND Thursdays
Call today for an appointment! 246-6557 or 246-6272

The Optometric Technician Program offers a free vision screening for students, staff, family and friends. Some of the tests included are: glaucoma screening, visual acuity measurement, color and depth perception test and blood pressure screening. The optometric technician student will review the screening results and provide the patient with eye care recommendations. This screening is to determine whether further eye care is necessary. You will not receive a current eye glass or contact lens prescription. This is a free service, but an appointment is necessary. Call today @ 246-6557 or 246-6272; or stop in room 314.

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New Bursar Office Email Address
Introducing a new resource to answer questions students may have about the balance due on their accounts, the Tuition Deferment payment plan, or other Bursar Office related inquiries. Students can now email the Bursar's office directly at bursar@matcmadison.edu. Please note that this is email address is for questions only. It is NOT for payments. NOTE: This email address is NOT A SECURE SITE for monetary transactions. Students should not email any payment information, such as a credit card number, to this email address.

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Staff Update

Resignation:
Michael Gartley, Health Occupations, effective 12/17/04
Joseph Hobbins, Business, effective 12/17/04
Kathey Keehn, eTech College of Wisconsin, effective 12/30/04

Retirement:
Emma Johnson, Facilities, effective 12/31/04

The following retirements were effective at the end of semester one:
Ronald Carlson, Tourism Services
Bruce Ellinger, Art Department
John Fahey, Technical & Industrial
Glenn Hojem, Health Occupations
Francis Juckem, Technical & Industrial
James Miller, Agriscience & Technology
Donald Olson, Technical & Industrial
Gayl Ryan, Health Occupations
Lawrence Sager, Marketing
John Schultz Jr, Marketing
Susan Schwerdtfeger, Business Tech
Paula Suominen, Business Tech
Janet Yoder, Alternative Learning

MATC Positions:
Enrollment Facilitator

Other Institutions:
Associate Dean-Transportation Technology, Waukesha County Technical College
Directory of Auxiliary Services, Mid-State Technical College (Wis. Rapids Campus)
Nursing Instructor, Mid-State Technical College (Wis. Rapids Campus)
Banner Functional Support Specialist, Blackhawk Technical College
English/Communication Skills Instructor, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Associate Dean-Business Education, Western Wisconsin Technical College
Biomedical Electronics Technology Instructor, Western Wisconsin Technical College
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Edgewood College

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

 

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General Information  

DTEC Fitness Center
The Downtown Fitness Center features a knowledgeable, friendly staff, cardiovascular and weightlifting equipment, group exercise classes, personal training, locker and shower facilities and a comfortable atmosphere.

HOURS
Monday: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - noon - Through March 27, 2005

Spring Semester: January 10 - May 13, 2005

Closed: January 17 and March 19 - 27, 2005

Staff Rates: $75.00 per semester

Located in Room D020

For more information call 258-2399 or 258-2398.