Moraine Park Technical College is sponsoring the exhibition: A Walk-Through Reality: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless with support from ASTOP, Solutions Center and MPTC Disability Services. It is a multisensory, self-guided exhibition of some of the most difficult and complex issues we face today.

The exhibition will be held at the UW-Oshkosh, Fond du Lac Campus at 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac on October 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and October 16, 9 a.m.-noon. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Event Flyer

Handshake is Moraine Park Technical College’s new job search platform where employers are able to seek out and hire college students and new graduates. The platform was created in 2014 and has over 9 million active student users. Around 1,200 colleges and universities and 550,000+ employers utilize the platform nation-wide. All 16 of the Wisconsin Technical Colleges use Handshake, as well as many of the UW schools and the private consortium. 

Handshake is unique from other job search platforms in that all jobs are posted specifically for students, and employers will be able to actively recruit from Moraine Park. 

After creating an account profile, students can then upload their resume, cover letter, transcripts, references and even a profile picture. Students are able to receive updates on their application status, research employers, connect with peers and participate in virtual career fairs and events. 

Login or sign up for Handshake at joinhandshake.com. 

For more information, contact Michele Sabel, Moraine Park’s Employment Services Specialist at (920) 924-3205 or msabel@morainepark.edu. 

Are you looking to release your inner lumberjack and benefit Moraine Park students? Then The Ledge Games is just the event for you.

On Saturday, September 25, you’ll see plenty of beards and flannel at this family-friendly competition held at Red Cabin at Green Acres in Eden. One hundred percent of event proceeds support The Ledge Games scholarship, established through the Moraine Park Foundation, which focuses on engineering, manufacturing, and technology programs at Moraine Park.

Wannabe lumberjacks compete in caber toss, hammer toss, archery, keg toss, speed chop and axe throwing.  Competition divisions include men, women and a 55+ age group. Spectators are also welcome to come and cheer on their friends and family members.

The event, co-founded in 2014 by Josh Michels of Fond du Lac and Tyler Oestreich of Eden, has generated over $34,000 in scholarships for aspiring students.

For more information, visit ledgegames.com.

This Saturday, September 11, Moraine Park culinary students will participate in downtown Fond du Lac’s 14^th annual Fondue Fest! 

Throughout the week, 10 students in MPTC’s Culinary Arts program have been hard at work preparing 2,600 icebox cookies and over 300 loaves of bread to be served with about 3,000 portions of fresh fondue. The cheese fondue is made with 90lbs of mozzarella cheese mix, donated by Grande Cheese, and mixed with cheddar and other cheeses. The chocolate fondue is a ganache made with chocolate, cream and butter. In total, the students will clock in over 150 hours of volunteer work for the event. 

“Being a part of Fondue Fest allows students to interact with the community and gives them a taste for working in a fast-paced environment,” Tom Endejan, MPTC Culinary Arts Instructor, said. “The students learn a lot and have to face unique challenges that they aren’t exposed to in the classroom.” 

Fondue Fest is Fond du Lac’s largest downtown event with an attendance of more than 20,000 people annually. The fest features live music, unique vendors and delicious food. 

Moraine Park’s Culinary Arts Club has been participating in Fondue Fest for 10 years. Proceeds from the Fondue sales go directly towards the culinary club and are utilized for continued learning at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago in May 2022. At the conference students are able to learn about different cuisines, visit various ethnic areas in Chicago and learn about new practices in the industry. 

“I’m excited to get this extra experience outside of the classroom,” said Grace Westphal, Culinary Arts student. “The production takes a bit of time, but it’s worth it to help get us to the conference in Chicago at the end of the school year.” 

Fondue Fest is Saturday, September 11, from 9-5 p.m. in downtown Fond du Lac. Show up to support MPTC students, eat fondue and have fun! 

MPTC Culinary Student Volunteers: 

Grace Westphal – Luxemburg, WI 

Aiden Cole – Fond du Lac, WI 

Andrew Hoepfner – Fond du Lac, WI 

Destiny Smith – West Bend, WI 

Dan Hartsougl – Fond du Lac, WI 

Jonah Riley – Fond du Lac, WI 

Damon “Matt” Matthews – Waupun, WI 

Brendan Schraufnagel – Lomira, WI 

Brianna Eberhardt – Adell, WI  

Jordan Lambert – Green Bay, WI 

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. To acknowledge this solemn day, there will be a brief ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial located outside the Fond du Lac campus commons on Friday, Sept 10th, 11:45-12:15 p.m.

Students, staff, faculty and the public are welcome and encouraged to attend if available.

“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” 

—President George W. Bush at the Pentagon

Moraine Park Technical College has released the Spring and Summer 2021 Dean’s lists.

To qualify for this distinction, a student must be enrolled in at least six undergraduate-level course credits, earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5, not have a failing or incomplete grade for the semester, and be in good academic standing.

Congratulations to all our Dean’s list students- this is a huge accomplishment!

Moraine Park Technical College leadership recognizes the need for people to have a safe space to walk for exercise, which is why all MPTC campuses are reinstating the walking program, now called Wolfpack Walkers.

The WolfPack Walkers program allows the public to walk in and around MPTC campuses. The program will begin with the reopening of campus on August 23.

At this time, face coverings will be required while inside our buildings at Moraine Park, regardless of vaccination status. Visit our COVID-19 webpage for more information at morainepark.edu/coronavirus.

“It’s important that our community has the opportunity to utilize our campus spaces,” Bonnie Baerwald, Moraine Park president, said. “The Wolfpack Walkers program is a great way to be part of the College. However, when entering our facilities, it is important that personal safety, as well as the safety of others, stay at the forefront; stay home if you are ill, practice good personal hygiene and distance yourself from others when possible.”

Interested walkers are required to fill out an Acceptance of Risk and Responsibility Agreement/Release of Liability form. Forms should be obtained at the campus you will be walking:

Fond du Lac: Security Desk Near the C1 entrance

Beaver Dam: Student Services Desk near the K1 entrance

West Bend: Receptionist Desk near the T2 entrance

After filling out the form, you will be issued an ID tag that must be worn when on campus. The campus is open for walking from:

7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday

7 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday

8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays (when open)

More information and guidelines will be provided on the required forms.

Happy walking, Wolfpack!