What images does the name MAXIMUS conjure up? Does your mind go to a powerful gladiator? A saint? A Roman emperor?
In this case, he’s the mild-mannered and friendly mascot at Moraine Park. Maximus has been around for a number of years, but this year he’s gotten a new look. We affectionately refer to him as “Maximus 2.0.” He’s been brought into the twenty-first century with a new look, several new poses representing various College program areas of study, and a new attitude. Continue reading
Moraine Park Technical College will again host a winter lecture series of important, timely topics at its West Bend campus. This year, the free series will feature various topics under the theme, “The Soup Series: Hot Topics. Cold Nights,” and include complimentary soup from a local vendor.
The lectures will take place Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m., February 1-22 in the West Bend campus’ auditorium. The line-up of topics and soups will be as follows: Continue reading
Are you interested in the medical field? Do you like to problem-solve? Does technology excite you? Then you might be interested in the field of Radiography.
Recently the Moraine Park Radiography Students got the chance to travel to Chicago and check out all the latest technology. Continue reading
Thanks to Student Life, free donuts and snacks, social hours and plenty of laughs with performances from Comedian Adam Grabowski welcomed students back this week for the start of the Spring 2018 semester.
Student Life is responsible for campus activities and events, student government and clubs, leadership development, community service, volunteerism and awards. Getting involved in Student Life at Moraine Park allows students the opportunity to enhance and enrich their college experience. Student Life provides students the ability to meet new people, develop leadership skills, enhance their resume, and network and travel to conferences and competitions through student government and student clubs.
But did you know often times Student Life activities at our campuses aren’t just limited to just students?Continue reading
Due to the successful pilot of the Medical Assistant “cohort” model, the program will be offered again at the West Bend campus. Classes will begin for the program in June2018 to allow the students a jump start on their education and to be able to complete the program in May of 2019.
What makes this program different?
Smaller class size
Program is completed in one year
Mandatory, built in lab time to assist with homework and skills
Schedule designed to have your courses offered in the best order for success
Schedule stays the same for entire year – allows for work/life balance and planning
One main instructor for consistency and strong relationships
Cohort model allows support and comfort level with your classmates – you are in classes with the same students for the entire year
Fabulous success data – all students in graduated, passed their certification exam, and are working in their field!
What does it take to fix a leaky dog kennel? Seven Fond du Lac area ladies found out recently during Moraine Park Technical College’s Project Impact. The Humane Society of Fond du Lac had small, broken dog kennels with rotted and leaky drain troughs. These had become so bad that staff couldn’t use them for anything other than storing blankets and supplies. Four manufacturing programs at Moraine Park got together to show several area women how to plan, design, build, and install new troughs in this collaboration of community and instruction.
Has anyone ever told you “college is an investment in your future”? Have you ever thought about what that truly means? The mere fact that you need to save and apply for funding makes it feel cumbersome … and really the bottom line is, is it affordable?
The good news is that it is! The direct cost of attending college is your tuition and books. With the support of your family, you can choose to reduce the additional costs of housing and meals or miscellaneous expenses by living at home or budgeting to live frugally. Sticker prices of attending college often include all of those costs showing a high price to pay towards your education; with the help of financial aid, tuition and books is easily covered. Continue reading
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.
This past semester (fall 2017) a group of talented students from the Business Practice Firm class were given the task of creating a business and selling a product in order to profit from the work. The class collaborated on many small business ideas, ultimately deciding on a candle company. With the holiday season in full swing, they decided candles not only make great gifts, but they become increasingly popular as the cooler winter months approach.
Like an “actual” business, students had many different roles: Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Production. Departments met each week to share their progress and brainstorm any potential issues and prepare for the week ahead.
The candles were homemade with soy wax in a variety of fragrances and colors. The scents included caramel apple, cranberry, pumpkin spice, and vanilla; and, were produced in the Moraine Park Technical College kitchen by the Production Team.
All of the proceeds – $688.20 – were donated to those affected by the 2017 Hurricane Disasters; specifically, All Hands Volunteers.
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