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Student Life, Student Services & Support, Veterans

20 or more veteran commit suicide each day. That’s too many!

So why are there 21 military backpacks hanging in the hallway at Moraine Park’s Fond du lac campus?

Staff, faculty and students have been asking that question for the last few weeks.  Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Stephen Pepper
Clubs & Organizations, Cosmetology, Student Life

Cosmetology “Highlights” – Weeks March 27-April 7, 2017

female cosmetology student coloring mannequin hair

Fun as usual at Techniques Salon and Spa!  The students are in the salon every day this semester.  Stop by and see what is happening or better yet, make an appointment.  Call 920-929-2106.  To view hours, click here.  Services and prices, click here. Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Michelle Freund
Student Life

A hypnotist, hilarity and chipmunks, oh my

students dance at mptc chris jones performance

You’re getting sleeeeepy. Very, very sleepy.

You’re not? Hmmm … well, I guess we’ll leave that to the pros, like hypnotist Chris Jones. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent, and visited our campuses this week at Moraine Park to give several hilarious performances sponsored by our Student Senate groups. A large outpouring of faculty, staff and students turned out to witness the energetic, interactive fun.

How much fun? Well, take a look at the silliness we enjoyed in the gallery below. And while looking at the increasing mix of shock, laughter and disbelief on everyone’s faces, we dare you not to smile!

Keep scrolling now. You’re feeling smiley already, aren’t you? Very, very smiley! Continue reading

February 28, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Cosmetology, Student Life

Cosmetology “Highlights:” Creative Skill

Cosmetology Moraine Park student working on bouquet creation at table

The definition of art is: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

Cosmetology students definitely express their art skills through design and creativity working on clients and other projects.  A project our current “Jr” class was given was to create something out of miscellaneous items.  They could create whatever they wanted.  Here are some photos that show them creating and what they came up with.  Continue reading

February 14, 2017by Michelle Freund
Cosmetology, Student Life

Cosmetology “HIGHLIGHTS” – Week of January 30, 2017

Moraine Park Cosmetology female students giving client facial

It’s been another great week in the salon.  If you’d like to make an appointment, please call 920-929-2106. To view hours, click here.  Services and prices, click here.

Also, to find out how you can start a career in Cosmetology, click here. Continue reading

February 9, 2017by Michelle Freund
Cosmetology, Student Life

Cosmetology Highlights: Week of January 23, 2017

Four female Cosmetology students behind counter

Techniques Salon and Spa is OPEN again!! Click here to check out our new hours!

Our current class in the salon is available to perform haircuts, scalp treatments, color services and perms.  Please call 920-929-2106 for an appointment.

And, remember, as the saying goes, “Life’s too short to have boring hair!”

Here’s a look at our first day back on the floor, with students already doing fun colors and cuts! Continue reading

January 26, 2017by Michelle Freund
Community Engagement, Health Careers & Wellness, Student Life

Heroin Highway – Overdose Simulation

Heroin Highway simulation with nurses

It is known that the best way to learn is by doing. This is how the Moraine Park nursing program teaches their nursing students every day in the simulation center located on the West Bend campus. Continue reading

January 18, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Cosmetology, Student Life

Cosmetology “Highlights” Weeks of November 28 and December 5, 2016

Four female Cosmetology students holding mannequin hair styles

It was another exciting week in Techniques Salon and Spa and the classroom!  Many colors, cuts and styles were done along with manicure and pedicures! Check out some photos of our students in action below: Continue reading

December 9, 2016by Michelle Freund
Clubs & Organizations, Diversity, Student Life

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Moraine Park students creating Native American wind catchers

Fond du Lac Student Senate recently sponsored a “Build-your-own Dream Catcher” event to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, which is November. Lisa from the agency, Everything but the Mime, educated students on how to create their own dream catcher. Continue reading

November 28, 2016by Katie Gindt
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