Issue Number : 28

January 24, 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 24:
Dislocated Worker Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
AQIP Criterion 1 Team, 2:00 p.m., 141A
Student Life Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Assessment Advisory Team, 4:30 p.m., 120A

Tuesday, January 25:
PeopleSoft 8 Wrap Up, 9:30 a.m., 141C
WPRR University Relations Cte., 10:30 a.m., 141A
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
Orientation Wrap Up, 3:00 p.m., 141C

Wednesday, January 26:
WTCS Recruitment Cte., 10:00 a.m., Board Room
Financial Literacy Workshop, 3:00 p.m., 141C
District Board, 5:30 p.m., Board Room

Thursday, January 27:
ECPC, 8:30 a.m., Board Room 2B
AQIP Steering Team, 8:30 a.m., 141C
Advising & Career Resources, 10:45 a.m., Board Room 2B
Club Food Handling Session, 1:00 p.m., 142A
ADA/504 Cte., 2:00 p.m., Board Room 2A
ETC, 3:30 p.m., Board Room 2B
PSRP Union Contract Ratification, 4:30 p.m., 142C

Friday, January 28:
Multicultural Services Staff, 8:30 a.m., 141A
Counseling Team, 10:30 a.m., 141C

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday, January 25:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 142A

Tuesday-Thursday, January 25-28:
Ag Equipment/John Deere Workshop, 8:00 a.m., 33

Wednesday, January 26:
MATC Women's Basketball vs. Western WI Tech College, 5:30 p.m., Gym
MATC Men's Basketball vs. Western WI Tech College, 7:30 p.m., Gym

Thursday, January 27:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Philosophy of VTAE #51 Course, 5:00 p.m., 217

Friday, January 28:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Saturday, January 29:
MATC Women's Basketball vs. Silver Lake College (Alumni Day), 12:00 p.m., Gym
MATC Men's Basketball vs. UW-Baraboo (Alumni Day), 3:00 p.m., Gym

Sunday, January 30:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 9:00 a.m., Gym

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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.

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.

Tuesday, February 1:
Maintaining Your Workstation, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 2:
Beginning PowerPoint, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 3:
Fort Atkinson Campus Training, 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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Announcements 

Truax Volunteer Fair • Tuesday, January 25
Stop by the Lower Cafeteria

Visit with over 25 agencies for ideas for community service activities for your class or club. Encourage your students to stop by, if they are interested or required to do service for your class. Agencies will be on site with many different opportunities!!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call 243-4228 or stop by the Student Life Office.

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Health Care Careers Featured on February 15 Career Snapshot Event
Do you know someone who is interested in making a difference in peoples' lives through a career in health care? Encourage them to attend the next Career Snapshot highlighting careers as a:

- Dental Assistant
- Optometric Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Clinical Lab Technician
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Respiratory Care Technician

The event will be held on Tuesday, February 15 in the Mitby Theater of the Truax Campus. The event is held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Attendees will learn about career options, salary and advancement opportunities. They will be able to participate in hands-on demonstrations and talk to MATC instructors and alumni working in the field. The event is free of charge and open to members of the community. Those interested can register online at www.matcmadison.edu or by calling 608/246-6239.

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Winter Accessories / Clothing and Blankets Needed
Each year thousands of homeless die or are permanently disabled from exposure to the cold...

Shelters have indicated a REAL NEED for gently used & clean Winter Accessories/Clothing and Blankets.

Clear out your closets for spring! Get rid of all those old hats, mittens, scarves, jackets and other winter accessories that were replaced during the holiday sales for children or adults.

Donations can be dropped off in the green donation barrels at Downtown & Truax Student Life Office Monday, January 24 - February 4.

Questions, call 243-4228 or stop by the Student Life Office.

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Barber-Cosmetology Salon Hours
Our services are available to the public, as well as to staff and students!

Barber-Cosmetology Salon (Downtown Campus)
Services available include shampooing, haircutting, styling, deep conditioning, perming and semi-permanent color. We carry a large assortment of professional retail products.

(608) 258-2404
Monday - Friday • 12:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Barber-Cosmetology Salon (Truax Campus - Mitby Theater)
Services available include shampooing, haircutting, styling, deep conditioning. We also offer professional retail products.

(608) 246-6804
12:30 - 4:15 p.m.
January 24-28
February 7-10, 14-18, 21-25
March 14-18, 28
April 1, 4-8, 11-14, 18, 19, 25, 26
May 2-6

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Olivia's Gifts Grand Opening • January 26, 2005
Come and check out the new spring merchandise at Oliva's Gifts. We have lots of new merchandise from new Valentine's Day Kringles to Easter bunny figurines. Stop on by and check it out.

Join us for cookies and punch on Friday, February 4.

First 50 people receive discount certificates to be used on regular priced merchandise!

New Store Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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2003-2004 Facts at a Glance Now Available
The new 2003-2004 Facts at a Glance is now available. We are very excited to share this publication with you. If you have not already received a supply of this publication and would like to, simply contact Denise O'Rourke in Institutional Marketing/Public Relations with your name and quantity needed by calling her at 608/246-6921 or emailing her at dorourke@matcmadison.edu.

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Staff Update

No updates at this time.

MATC Positions:
Enrollment Facilitator
Educational Support Worker I-ALD (PT, grant funded)
Business Technology Instructor

Other Institutions:
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has the following vacancies:
- Gas Utility Construction and Service Instructor
- Basic Education Instructor
Lakeshore Technical College has the following vacancies:
- Dean of Workforce and Economic Development
- Grant Researcher/Writer (part-time)

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

 

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General Information  

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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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.