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Witches and Minions and Moldbusters? OH MY!

Assorted Moraine Park Halloween costumes

The Moraine Park Association for Career and Technical Education (MPACTE) held their Annual Costume Contest on all the MPTC campuses Monday, October 31st. Students and staff were encouraged to dress up and Trick or Treat to a location at each of the campuses to have their photograph taken and receive a Fair Trade Chocolate treat.

The photos were added to an online voting platform and shared through MPTC’s social media channels for students, staff and the public to choose their three favorites. With over 40 contestants, the competition was fierce, but several groups and individuals moved to the top of the list.

Drum Roll Please….
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November 1, 2016by Katie Gindt
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International Education

Why Study Abroad?

No matter your age or program of study, there are hundreds of reasons to study abroad. Of course the obvious reason is it’s fun and a once in a lifetime experience, but did you know it helps you grow academically, professionally, and personally too?
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November 1, 2016by Corey Foster
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Achievement, Community Engagement

Great Pink Pumpkin 5K raises 10k (for a great cause!)

women carry pink pumpkins at moraine park

Moraine Park’s 2016 Great Pink Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk featured over 500 participants and raised more than $10,000 for Breast Cancer Recovery and student scholarships.

Breast Cancer Recovery is an organization whose mission is to provide environments for women with breast cancer survivors to heal emotionally.

The third annual Great Pink Pumpkin Run was held Oct. 15 at the College’s Fond du Lac campus. Co-chairs Brenda Schaefer, Moraine Park social science instructor, and Jeff Stueber, business management instructor, said they’re thankful for the support the event received in raising both awareness and funds for a good cause.
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November 1, 2016by Andrew Pantzlaff
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Criminal Justice

Local law enforcement demo “Use of Force” simulator

Moraine Park Criminal Justice us of force simulator

Moraine Park Technical College recently hosted a “Use of Force Simulator” demonstration for local law enforcement and corrections agencies.

The event was organized by our College’s Criminal Justice-Corrections program.

The “Use of Force Simulator” is a tool that allows Moraine Park’s students to respond to real-life crisis scenarios in a simulated, virtual environment. Users are able to hold firearms and other instruments while navigating a simulated scenario projected on a screen.
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November 1, 2016by Andrew Pantzlaff
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