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Fair Trade Colleges – Empowering the Conversation

Fair Trade College

Did you know Moraine Park is a Fair Trade College?  Actually we are the first Fair Trade technical college in the U.S.  Way to go MPTC!  In May, 2018 we celebrated 3 years as a Fair Trade college!

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October 3, 2018by Anne Lemke
Clubs & Organizations, Community Engagement, Veterans

Moraine Park, Marian University to host Reflections of Vietnam

woman speaking to Vietnam veteran

The public will have an opportunity on Thursday, March 29 to learn about the Vietnam War from those who served. Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University will host two educational presentations put on by the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 351 of Appleton.

The presentations are free and consist of a panel discussion with several Vietnam veterans who will focus on the history, politics, and legacies that were part of the Vietnam experience, as well as their personal recollections. The event will also include an interactive 80-foot traveling display of artifacts, equipment, and memorabilia. Continue reading

March 21, 2018by Stephen Pepper
Alumni, Clubs & Organizations, Community Engagement, Health Careers & Wellness

Medical students break out of the classroom

Albert Einstein is known to say, “The only source of knowledge is experience” and there is much experience to gain while preparing for a future career. Students of the medical assistant program develop the skills to take medical histories, record vital signs, prepare patients for examination, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, draw blood and instruct patients about medications or special diets. Medical office specialist students perform administrative tasks such as billing and insurance, greeting patients on the phone and in person, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments and updating patient records. At Moraine Park Technical College, students prepare for their upcoming careers outside of the traditional classroom. Continue reading

March 2, 2018by Bobbi Fields
Clubs & Organizations, Community Engagement, Fair Trade

It’s a Small World after all!

Nepal students celebrate gifts of school supplies

Did you ever say to yourself, “Wow what a small world it is!”?  Did you ever wonder what the power of partnerships and collaboration could do?  That was never more evident than with this very special thank you note and beautiful photos all the way from Kathmandu, Nepal to Fond du Lac, WI that arrived just after Christmas Break. Continue reading

January 15, 2018by Anne Lemke

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