Issue Number : 41
April 25, 2005
Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations
WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON
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Issue Number : 41 |
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April 25, 2005 |
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Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations |
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WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON |
Dear Faculty and Staff,Last week, MATC lost a friend and colleague, Carl Brice. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Carl's family has expressed that memorial gifts in his name go to the MATC Foundation's Carl Brice Endowment Fund, the Madison Elk Charities or Hospice Care.
MATC Marvels
Each week, I like to highlight some marvelous people I encounter or learn about here at the college. Here are this week's "favorite teachers" mentioned to me by students: Bradley McDowell, psychology; Mary Kraus, genetics; Elizabeth "Elyse" Van Ginkel, chemistry.
Here is a wonderful quote from a dental hygiene program graduate: "The doctor told me that my skills are very good for only being out of school under a year. The term he used for me was a hygienist and a half…" Congratulations to our Dental Hygiene Program instructors.
Other MATC Marvels
Jeganathan Sriskandarajah "Sri" has been elected Chair of the Wisconsin Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Thank you Dennis Reible, one of our groundskeepers, for the wonderful job you do keeping our grounds in tip-top shape. (The tulips are still beautiful!)
The students of Carol Moretti, graphic arts instructor, and Janet Sperstad, meeting and event management instructor, did a great job coordinating the annual Earth Day celebration for Habitat for Humanity's ReStore.
Thanks to all programs and instructors who have completed Course Analysis Forms, Program Outcomes and Learning Outcomes Matrices. These assessment efforts have created an opportunity for communication among faculty and advisory committees, renewing focus and enriching the curriculum to benefit student learning. Our Assessment and Evaluation Department looks forward to working with those programs and instructors who have not yet had the opportunity to complete this important project.
Highlights from my week:
On Monday, I joined a group of student leaders and members from the campus community to participate in the Student Center Concept Visioning Day. The goal of this event, organized by Student Life, was to bring the college face-to-face with a group of architects in order to develop a more concrete project vision for improving student space at the college. As a group, we had a day of very productive brainstorming sessions. I was so impressed with the creativity, cooperation and problem-solving skills of the participants. Thanks to Keith Cornille, our Student Life Administrator, who oversaw the organization of the event.
On Tuesday morning, I gave a presentation to Downtown Madison Inc. about MATC's impact within the community. Topics covered included trends, job training, workforce development and our contribution to the state economy.
I attended the Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI) Bio-Ethics Forum on Thursday morning at Promega. It was great to see so many faculty, staff and students representing MATC at the forum.
The Hawkeye Community College Foundation honored me with the prestigious "Inspiration Award" at their annual Appreciation Dinner on Thursday evening. The Inspiration Award is given annually to recognize donors who have demonstrated commitments of time, talent and resources for the betterment of the college.
Friday evening I attended the Culinary Arts Program's "Evening of Good Taste" at the Lussier Family Heritage Center and sampled many delicacies prepared by our Culinary Arts Program instructors and students. Everything was simply delicious! Proceeds from this event will benefit MATC's Culinary Arts Department.
So, that's it from the President's Office! Hang in there during these last few weeks. I look forward to seeing many of you at the end-of-the-year events taking place in the next couple weeks.
Best Wishes!
-- Bettsey
Bettsey L. Barhorst, President
MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.Monday, April 25:
LSQIP Monitoring Team, 9:30 a.m., 141C
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Team, 10:30 a.m., Board Room 2B
Dislocated Worker Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Tourism Services Group Advising Session, 1:00 p.m., 129C
Student Life Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Assessment Advisory Team, 3:00 p.m., Board Room 2BTuesday, April 26:
Native American Student Association, 9:00 a.m., 141C
WPRA University Cte., 10:30 a.m., 141A
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
Student Veterans Support Group, 4:00 p.m., 141A
Motorcycle Marine Outdoor Power Products Technician Advisory Cte., 5:30 p.m., 142AWednesday, April 27:
HOLA/Latin American Club, 12:00 p.m., 141C
Service Learning Work Team, 12:30 p.m., 141A
Student Space Work Team, 2:30 p.m., 141AThursday, April 28:
WTCS Badgernet Planning, 8:30 a.m., Board Room
Rec Management Advisory Cte., 11:00 a.m., 141C
ADA/504 Cte., 2:30 p.m., 142A
Reading Together Planning, 3:00 p.m., 142B
Black Student Union, 3:30 p.m., 129DFriday, April 29:
Blackboard Mentors, 8:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
CIS Programmer/Analyst & CIS Web Analyst/Programmer Advisory Cte., 8:30 a.m., 142AB
Judicial Review Board Training, 9:30 a.m., Board Room
Counseling Team, 10:30 a.m., 141C
PC Help Desk Certificate Advisory Group, 11:30 a.m., 120AB****************
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday, April 25:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
SPRITE Group Tour, 3:00 p.m., 129C
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 5:30 p.m., 151/135BTuesday, April 26:
Renewable Energy Workshop, 1:00 p.m., 141CD
Baraboo High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129DWednesday, April 27:
Tom Sawyer Performance, 10:00 a.m., Theater
Women In Computer Technology Seminar, 10:00 a.m., 142C
Fox Valley Technical College Visitors, 10:00 a.m., Board Room
Student Life Annual Celebration of Student Success, 12:00 p.m., Gym
AAT&I/Tools for Technology Workshop, 5:30 p.m., 192AThursday, April 28:
MATC Foundation Awards Breakfast, 7:00 a.m., Gym
Baraboo High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
MATC Athletic Banquet, 5:00 p.m., GymFriday, April 29:
Tri-County High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Yahara Journal Book Release Celebration, 1:30 p.m., 142CSaturday, April 30:
AAT&I/Tools for Technology Workshop, 8:00 a.m., 85
MATC Community Cultural Festival, 12:00 p.m., CafeteriaSunday, May 1:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 10:00 a.m., Gym
MATC Music Department/Supershow 2005 Performance, 2:00 p.m., Theater****************
UPCOMING SPRING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the spring semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/staffdev/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.Wednesday, April 27:
Open Lab, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Open Lab, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, April 28:
Open Lab, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 4:
Open Lab, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, May 5:
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tech Academy 2005 News
Tech Academy 2005: 10 Years of Good, Bad and Ugly Technology will start May 17-19. Please watch for a GW_ALL email message alerting you to register. All registration will be online and will close on May 9 at 9:00 a.m. There will be NO PAPER copies of sessions or descriptions, but a PDF copy can be printed from the web http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techacademy. Please register to make sure you get a T-shirt and goodies. Failing to register might cause you not to get one.****************
Truax Fitness Center Offers Many Summer Activities for Kids
• Basketball and Volleyball Camps
• Swimming Lessons
• Basketball League
• Friday Night Family SwimFor more information or a brochure, check out our new website at www.matcmadison.edu/fitnesscenter.
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Truax Fitness Center - Summer Hours Available!
Go to the NEW Fitness Center website at www.matcmadison.edu/fitnesscenter for more information.****************
Community Cultural Festival This Saturday
This Saturday, April 30, 2005, MATC will celebrate the history of immigration and migration in Wisconsin with its first annual Community Cultural Festival, hosted by the Global Horizons Series. The festival will feature live music and art performances by local artists from a variety of traditions. Ethnic food, crafts and other activities will also be available.The festival takes place from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the MATC Truax campus.
This event is free and open to the public. MATC is a non-smoking, kid-friendly environment. Join us in celebrating the diversity of the greater Madison community and our rich cultural traditions!
Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering for this event or would like more information, please contact Geoff Bradshaw: gbradshaw@matcmadison.edu or 608-246-6165.
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Grill Masters Needed for Annual Cookout
The Student Life staff and students are in the final stages of planning the Annual Cookouts to celebrate with our students the end of another year, and we are looking for several "grill masters" to help us out.Annual Cookout Dates:
Tuesday, May 3 from 10:30 - 1:00 p.m. at DTEC
Thursday, May 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at TruaxWe are looking for faculty and staff to work one-hour shifts assisting with the grilling and serving of food. At DTEC, there are 5 slots per hour (10-11 a.m., 11-noon, noon-1:00 p.m.). At Truax, there are 10 slots per hour (10:30-11:30 a.m., 11:30-12:30 p.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m.).
Those signing up to help will receive a special gift and will be assisted throughout your shift by members of the food service team. To sign up just send an email to studentlife@matcmadison.edu.
If you aren't able to help out, we hope that you will mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of live music, food, and fun. - Student Life Office
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Super Show 2005
Spring Super Show 2005: "A Disney and Gershwin Spectacular" will feature selections of some of America's best-loved songs from Disney movies and from the works of George and Ira Gershwin performed by the MATC Community Show Choir. The Sunday, May 1 show will be at 2 p.m., and will include the MATC Swing Choir and the combined college choirs from MATC and University of Wisconsin-Rock County (of Janesville). The Friday night show, May 6, at 7:30 p.m., will feature the MATC Show Choir along with other acts. Both shows will be held in the Mitby Theater.Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children under 12, students and seniors, and are available at the box office or by calling (608) 243-4000. For additional information, call James Langkamp at (608) 243-4325.
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Kids' Poster Contest for National Safety Month
In honor of National Safety Month (June), the MATC Safety Committee is sponsoring a kids' poster contest with the theme of outdoor summer safety (i.e., sun safety, bike safety, picnic safety, water safety, severe weather safety, etc.) Any children of MATC staff or students are invited to enter the contest. Entries are due by May 6. Prizes will be awarded. To participate, please see the details and rules for poster entries at http://matcmadison.edu/matc/news/documents/StaffBulletinLinks/KidsSafetyPosterContest.pdf.Questions may directed to Cynthia Eghbalnia at ceghbalnia@matcmadison.edu or 608-246-6291.
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Staff Update
MATC Positions:
Information Technology Instructor (Networking)
Information Technology Instructor (Object Oriented Programming)Other Institutions:
No information this week.Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Employee or Team Award
In recognition of MATC's inspiring and resourceful faculty and staff, the Recognition and Awards Committee will begin presenting Outstanding Employee or Team Award more than once a year. Since the award is nomination-based, the committee needs your input! Nominate a team or employee who upholds the college values of excellence, respect, and integrity. Consider coworkers or teams who inspire with their enthusiasm and ability to accomplish astonishing things, solve problems, make a richer experience for students, or simply make your daily job better.You can learn more and obtain nomination forms at http://matcmadison.edu/recognition or request an electronic or hard copy by emailing vweihman@matcmadison.edu. Nominations are due by May 12.
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Donate Books or Food to Project Graduation
Project Graduation is an effort to help conquer illiteracy and hunger in the Madison community. The MATC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Beta Psi, is collecting new or gently used books and canned or boxed food items for Project Graduation. Items can be dropped off in marked boxes throughout the Truax and DTEC campuses through the end of April. If you have questions, contact Maurica Heinrich at mheinrich@stu.matcmadison.edu.****************
Now You Can Chat With a Librarian 24/7!
The MATC Libraries have expanded their chat reference service to provide students and staff with online assistance from librarians 24 hours a day seven days a week. MATC librarians are online to answer questions Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. During the other hours, librarians from the Statewide Ask Wisconsin Consortium will answer questions. To chat with a librarian, click on the ask a librarian link on the MATC Libraries' homepage (http://matcmadison.edu/library/library/).****************
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.****************
Women in Computer Information Technology Expo
Attention MATC Instructors and Staff!Do you know someone who enjoys being a creative problem solver, working independently, completing puzzles, using the latest technology, and being an important contributor to a team? They may be an ideal individual for an information technology career. Starting annual salary is approximately $35-40k.
Encourage them to attend the free Women in Computer Information Technology Expo to learn more. It will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 11:00-1:30 p.m. at MATC Truax in the Student Lounge, room 142C.
Attendees will meet and hear from women working in Web Development, Programming, Networking, Security and Systems Administration. 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. They have a chance to register to win a free iPod! They must be present to win.
To register, call 608.246.6003 or online at http://matcmadison.edu/womenInIT/.
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MATC Student Painting Exhibition
Take time out of your busy schedule and visit the painting exhibition at Michelangelo's Coffeehouse, 114 State Street (enter from State Street or Carroll Street). The paintings are done by College Transfer/Fine Art MATC students. The exhibition will run from April 1 through April 30. - MATC Art Department****************
Earn Your Associate Degree Totally Online
Associate Degree in Administrative Assistant -- work behind the scenes supporting executives, planning events, and greeting clients in a variety of businesses such as interior design firms, insurance investigations, TV production, and legal offices.- Courses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Study at your conveniencePrepare for a career in a field where jobs are plentiful! MATC receives, on average, more than 100 job requests per month for administrative support staff. Clerical jobs are among the top five occupations for projected growth nationally.
Contact Heather Liddicoat at hliddicoat@matcmadison.edu or phone 608-246-6339.
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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, 2005Spring 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.
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