2008 Woodie Awards
It's on the buses, billboards and yes-even those giant TVs in the Milwaukee Campus Student Center; MATC's slogan "Start Here, Go Places." Those words have never rung more true. President of the Native American Student Movement and a District Board Member for the Student Senate, Maija Cruz could be the ultimate MATC success story. (0) comments
Every year the MATC faculty, in collaboration with Student Life and the Scholastic Recognition Committee, select students with the highest achievements for the Lamp of Knowledge/Special Recognition Award. Students eligible for this award must have an Honor graduate status and receive faculty nomination. (0) comments
Danielle L. Rogers, an Early Childhood Education major, has been selected as MATC's State Ambassador for 2008. For the past 15 years, one student from each of Wisconsin's 16 Technical College Districts wins this prestigious honor as a State Ambassador for the Wisconsin Technical College System. (1) comment
During the twilight rain on April, 24, 2008, the light flashed in the Wisconsin Room. Voices faded to a mere whisper. The stitched pieces of decorated fabric forming a curtain of written words across the doors slowly waved. Calmly, an announcement-then suddenly on center stage appeared the dynamic poetic duo, Alixa and Naima. (2) comments
It's finally here, graduation day. After the many months of studying, the endless exams and perpetual papers, it's all over. No longer being a student of something, you are something. At least, that's what was planned, but life doesn't always work out as planned. (0) comments
With summer finally approaching, people are looking for that vacation spot that isn't too hard on the checkbook. Just click on this PDF file for a few suggestions. (0) comments
The Scholastic Recognition Committee has released the Spring 2008 list of graduates who have reached honor graduate status. To be included in the Associate Degree Dean's List a student must have been: • Regularly enrolled in Associate Degree Program • Achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3. (0) comments
The Scholastic Recognition Committee has released the following list, recognizing technical diploma students for their academic achievements. This special recognition notes students who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and who have completed 12 credits or more in a technical program. (0) comments
The National Technical Honor Society is a non-profit organization for exceptional students enrolled in occupational, technical, diploma or associate degree programs. The organization was founded in Grambling, South Carolina in 1984 and is comprised of business, community and education leaders, two-year college instructors and students who serve the organization on its national board. (0) comments
The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society has been providing "opportunities for scholarship, recognition and enrichment" for students since 1918 by recognizing academic excellence within the two-year college system. Phi Theta Kappa membership is based upon outstanding academic performance and is only offered to students through the local chapter located at the institution of enrollment. (0) comments
Entering the Department of Multicultural Student Services, one will find a new dimension. There should be flags flying in the front of this office similar to the United Nations. In this office there is a diversity of cultures interacting, conversing, and blending together. (3) comments
Words often inspire us. Sometimes those words usually are followed by some type of struggle or come when we need that extra push. Phrases like "separate but equal" were thought to be enough to "sooth the savage beast" of racism. Recently, I was introduced to the phrase "with all deliberate speed. (0) comments