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“I couldn’t have done it without Moraine Park”

Sandra in her kitchen

It’s always fun to get updates from our alumni! We recently heard from Sandra, class of ’81.

“I am many years beyond my education at Moraine Park, but I still embrace the memories. I graduated in 1981 with an associate degree in Food Manufacturing Technology – Dairy, the same year that my daughter graduated from high school!  My 26 registered classmates were 20+ years younger than me.  Sadly, only 6 of us graduated.  Some of us earned a trip to the state of Washington to compete in dairy judging. What a wonderful experience!

“After graduating from Moraine Park, I worked at Hillshire Farms in New London in quality control, research and development, and other food-related industry positions. In 2010, I retired from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection – Division of Food Safety after 15 years of service where I was a Laboratory Evaluation Officer. 

“I couldn’t have done it without my degree and the staff and instructors at Moraine Park Technical College. I like sharing my Moraine Park Story. I hope to encourage potential students of all ages to attend and get a degree.”

Contestant ribbon and group photo of Food Manufacturing Technology – Dairy students.
October 31, 2019by Joan Brezinsky
Foundation, Manufacturing

Meet Andrew Flatt

andew flatt

“I’m a second year student at Moraine Park Technical College in the Mechanical Design Technology program.  I’m interested in designing mechanical components and products for machines and equipment through computerized drawings for the manufacturing industry.

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November 16, 2018by Joan Brezinsky
Foundation

Tickets now available for 2018 Garden Party Gourmet Dinner

Moraine Park Foundation Gourmet Dinner attendees
The Moraine Park Foundation’s Garden Party Gourmet Dinner is sure to be an evening to remember. Guests are invited to dress in their favorite floral or spring attire, and will be entertained by local talent, bid on great auction items, and try their luck at our popular wine cork pull and heads-or-tails 50-50 raffle.

The event, presented by the Moraine Park Culinary Arts program, will be held Friday, April 27, at the Fond du Lac campus. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Continue reading

February 20, 2018by Joan Brezinsky
Alumni

Moraine Park accepting nominations for 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award

Moraine Park Technical College is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Nominees must hold a one- or two-year technical diploma, an associate degree or an associate of applied science degree from a Moraine Park program. Additional criteria includes demonstrated service and/or support of Moraine Park, the Wisconsin Technical College System and the community at large, as well as distinguishing oneself through a career or civic activity.

If you know of a deserving alumnus, submit your nomination by Friday, January 26, 2018, to morainepark.edu/distinguishedalum.

For more information about the Distinguished Alumnus Award, contact Joan Brezinsky at 920-924-3281 or jbrezinsky@morainepark.edu.

January 15, 2018by Joan Brezinsky
Alumni, Community Engagement

Meet Ashley Martin

ashley headshotIn addition to being a busy mother of four, Ashley is enrolled in Moraine Park’s Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse program and anticipates graduating in May of 2019.

Aspiring to become an educated advocate for addiction services in our community, she chose the AODA program and looks forward to working as a counselor after graduation. “Addiction affects millions of people in the United States. When you consider this and the likelihood that I will counsel someone with this disease, I know the AODA program is a great stepping stone for my education and career goals” Continue reading

December 1, 2017by Joan Brezinsky
Alumni, Business

Meet Kim Dickinson

Kim dickinson headshotMy name is Kim Dickinson. I graduated from the Business Management-Supervision associate program in 2015. I am what may be called a “late bloomer.” It took me 30 years after graduating from high school to realize I wanted more out of my work life than what a high school diploma could give me. I was at a point in my life that I could think about what I wanted and do what needed to be done to achieve my goals. That’s how I ended up enrolled at Moraine Park. It fit all of my needs.

When I started at Moraine Park, I told myself to get involved in student government or some other club so I could get the entire college experience. My shyness kept me from taking that first step. It was one of my instructors nominating me for Student Ambassador that changed my life. Continue reading

December 1, 2017by Joan Brezinsky
Alumni

Reconnecting: Alumni gather, reflect and “pay it forward”

Annie standing by alumni banner

What does a café owner, operating room assistant, mechanical designer and IT web developer have in common?  They’re all Moraine Park graduates!  Moraine Park alumni from all walks of life gathered for an Alumni Connection at Annie’s Fountain City Café in Fond du Lac on November 16 to reconnect with old friends and network with other alumni. Continue reading

November 30, 2017by Joan Brezinsky
Alumni

EPD grad helps restore power for hurricane victims

While Floridians were fleeing hurricane Irma, 2016 MPTC electrical power distribution alumnus Jake Merrill, along with approximately 80,000 other lineman from across the U.S. and Canada, headed to Florida to help repair the utility infrastructure and restore power. Jake is an apprentice lineman through Missouri Valley Line Constructors and works for M. J. Electric.  He recently took some time to answer a few questions about the experience:

When did you get to Florida?  Where in Florida were you?
We left Wisconsin on September 8. We first stopped in Lake City for our safety orientation, then drove to Orlando for one night. We got up the next day and drove to Sunrise, let me remind you this is when the hurricane was coming through, then drove to Fort Lauderdale where we stayed for about a week.  After that, we went to Homestead for a day and then worked in Naples for a few days. On September 24 we were released from the hurricane work in Naples and a few of us headed to Texas for a couple weeks to help wreck out and rebuild a 210’ lattice tower. Continue reading

October 10, 2017by Joan Brezinsky
Alumni, Business

I knew Moraine Park would be there for me . . .

Sarah Spang graduated from Moraine Park twice!  Her determination to succeed and grow lead her to continuing her education with Ottawa University where she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a leadership development concentration.  She credits Moraine Park for helping her gain confidence and discover what she really wanted to do with her life.  Here’s Sarah’s story in her own words. Continue reading

July 31, 2017by Joan Brezinsky
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