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Moraine Park hosting Christmas in a Shoebox donation drive

students fill boxes of donations for military members in beaver dam cafeteria

As the holiday season approaches, Moraine Park Technical College is offering a simple way to give back and show support for the men and women who are serving our country overseas.

In order to make their time a little more enjoyable away from home this holiday season, students and staff from Moraine Park’s Beaver Dam campus are conducting a “Christmas in a Shoebox” drive again with donations being accepted until Friday Nov. 3.   Continue reading

October 23, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Community Engagement

PHOTOS: TKC 2017

We just wrapped up a week of fun with middle schoolers at our annual Tech Knowledge College (TKC) event. Take a look back at all the learning, creativity and smiles in this huge TKC photo gallery below!

And don’t forget to check out Moraine Park’s Facebook Page for many of these images, as well as additional TKC photos, you can share with your family as well! Continue reading

August 3, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Trades

Moraine Park breaks ground on gas utility project

As demand for gas utility technicians grows faster than the supply of skilled workers, Moraine Park Technical College broke ground on a state-of-the-art solution during a special ceremony July 24 in Beaver Dam.

The event marked the start of construction for an upcoming $2.3 million Energy Education Center.

This cutting-edge facility will be home to the College’s new Gas Utility Technician program, with a target of graduating the first class of gas utility technicians in 2019. Continue reading

August 3, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Administration, Faculty and Staff

Moraine Park welcomes Laubenstein to District Board

Cynthia Laubenstein signs paperwork to officially become part of Moraine Park district board

Cynthia Laubenstein of Fond du Lac was sworn in July 10 as the newest member of the Moraine Park Technical College District Board.

She will serve as an additional member representative, with a term expiring in June 2020.

Laubenstein is a Mayville High School graduate and raised her sons on a farm in Leroy, Wis., and currently serves as the Bank of Oakfield’s assistant vice president and administration officer. She has worked at the bank for the past 23 years, and is the former treasurer for the Town of Leroy. Laubenstein served in that role from 2001 to 2007.

Her appointment to Moraine Park’s District Board was a special moment, according to Laubenstein. Continue reading

July 31, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Achievement

Congrats to everyone on our Spring 2017 Dean’s List!

Students taking selfie

Next time you see a Matthew or Sara in our hallways, just know that you’re likely standing in the company of a pretty intelligent, hard-working individual.

In the hundreds of names that appeared in our Moraine Park’s 2017 Spring Dean’s List, those were the two first names that appeared the most. (There were 11 Matthews, if you must know, and 9 Sara/Sarahs). Continue reading

July 31, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Cosmetology, Student Life

Students recreate 11 famous movie hairstyles. How many can you guess?

Student points out details of model's hairstyle during MPTC fashion show

Students in Moraine Park’s cosmetology program have been hard at work this summer, and showcased their talents at a special “Evening at the Theater” Fashion Show held on Tuesday, July 18.  From Beauty and the Beast to the The Hunger Games, there was a wide variety of movies and styles on display. Take a look at pics from the event, and see if you can guess the movies portrayed correctly! Continue reading

July 19, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Achievement, Faculty and Staff

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: And the Maximus Wolf Pack award goes to ….

Bonnie Baerwald hands Maximus Award plaque to winner Tina Brochtrup

Some big congratulations are in order for our latest Maximus Wolf Pack Award winner: Tina Brochtrup, Moraine Park’s assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

Wait. What is the Maximus Wolf Pack Award, you say? Glad you asked. Continue reading

July 11, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Cosmetology, Faculty and Staff

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Eileen Bouchard, cosmetology instructor

Cosmetology Instructor Eileen Bouchard in salon

While in high school, Eileen Bouchard met a cute boy and fell in love. Turns out, 35 years later they’re still together and still going strong.

Young Eileen also took an interest in styling hair around the same time – and that compelled her to look into the cosmetology field. Turns out, 36 years later, that’s still going strong, too! She’s not only still enjoying that decision and working in the cosmetology industry over a quarter century later, she’s helping others get started in this rewarding career field as well.

Here’s more about Eileen, in her own words: Continue reading

June 29, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Cosmetology, Hired Before Graduation

Student Spotlight: Ash looks to “make it big”

Cosmetology student at Moraine Park works in salon
Ash is one of many of Moraine Park’s Hired Before Graduation success stories and is hoping for more big things in the future. She’s a student in our cosmetology program, and here’s a little insight what that’s been like, in her own words:

Continue reading

June 29, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
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