Moraine Park has been all over the district this summer, from DockSpider games to festivals and fairs. Needless to say, our Maximus knows how to have fun in the sun!
Enjoy the photos below, taken at the Fond du Lac DockSpiders games, Fiesta Latina in Beaver Dam, and the Washington County Fair!
We should share our similarities and celebrate our differences.
M. Scott Peck
I had the opportunity to talk candidly with three outstanding Moraine Park students. Every student who walks the halls of Moraine Park is on an individual path. As you read the stories below, it will become evident that each student has different interests and backgrounds, but what they have in common is the fact that right now they are students at Moraine Park, working hard to achieve their goals.
Linda is from Chicago, but after liking what she saw on the Moraine Park web site, she applied for the Nursing program and moved to Fond du Lac. She had attended school elsewhere previously but liked the resources, scholarships and other ways MPTC could help her accomplish her goals.
“What I enjoy most about Moraine Park is the teamwork and that everyone is so nice,” Linda said. “Everyone has made me feel very welcome, and like I can do this, I can accomplish my goals!”
Something people may not know about her?
“I was abused for most of my life,” she said. “I know I didn’t deserve that, but I’m stronger now.”
She has overcome many obstacles and has set high goals for herself. Five years she hopes to have her associate degree in nursing, own a business, as well as purchase a car and a house.”
Tierney is from Iron River, Michigan. She has been a student here for two years and is a work-study at the Fond du Lac campus front entrance.
“I chose the IT Web Development program,” Tierney said. “Moraine Park’s program emphasizes on back end coding, which is what I was looking for. I love the smaller class sizes, and my teachers, advisor, and the staff are very nice.”
Something people may not know about her?
I like paranormal horror stories,” she said. “I also like writing them. I’m making a choose your own adventure game for one of the stories I wrote.”
Five years from now, her goal is to have her Bachelor degree in software engineering and own a video game business with her boyfriend.
Jonathan has been a cosmetology student at Moraine Park since last fall. He came to the College for the convenience of our location, and the cost.
“I like the great communication between staff and other students here,” he said. “Everyone knows each other.”
Something people may not know about him?
“I am a drag queen,” Jonathan said. “I have performed in Madison, Sheboygan, Neenah, and Fond du Lac.”
Jonathan’s five-year plan is to finish his cosmetology degree, work in a salon, and pursue a degree in fashion design.
“I want to make costumes and cut and style for stage performances.”
I encourage you to take a moment to say hello to the person next to you in the hallway, classroom, cafeteria, or anywhere in between. Strike up a conversation! Ask about their interests, goals, and their Moraine Park experience, you may find that you have more in common than what you think! At the very least you will meet someone new, and perhaps you will become a part of their Moraine Park journey.
Moraine Park is celebrating Hispanic/Latino Heritage with multiple events throughout the months of September and October on all three campuses. We wish to invite all staff, students, and the public to celebrate diversity and enjoy cultural food and activities. The celebration begins on September 15th with Fiesta Beaver Dam and ends on October 15th.
Every year since 2010, March 31st has been celebrated as the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This designation is to support trans communities throughout the world, to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people, and to fight cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge. Unlike the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is recognized annually on November 20th, this is a day of EMPOWERMENT!
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Moraine Park, along with The Beaver Dam Community Library and Wayland Academy, announce the second annual Global Fair set for Saturday, February 18, 2017. It will be held at Wayland Academy’s Lindsay Gym, 101 N. University Avenue in Beaver Dam.
This year’s theme is “Build a Better World.”
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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.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes de la Herencia Hispana) 2016 began on Thursday, September 15 and ends on Saturday, October 15. September 15 is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence day during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12. Diversity Relations Office decided this would be a great opportunity to introduce the community to Hispanic and Latino heritage.
Jose Bustos is a Hispanic student attending Fond du Lac campus pursuing his degree in Information Technology (IT). I interviewed him to learn more about his cultural experience as a student here at Moraine Park.
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Back to school! What emotion does that bring to you? Inevitably, we all feel something when we hear those words. Maybe even a “whah-hooo” slips out knowing that our own kids will be back to learning.
For years as a high school Spanish Teacher, back to school came with mixed emotions. Excitement to be able to start fresh with new groups of teenagers but dread for all the work it entailed. This year is different.
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Moraine Park Technical College provides hands-on learning experiences so students will be able to move into careers with the necessary skill sets. Many individuals throughout our district are interested in returning to school or continuing their education, but they aren’t sure where to start. Several departments at MPTC have been working with individuals and organizations throughout our communities to remove this gap and showcase all the resources we offer.
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