Moraine Park Technical College’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter has received a 2019-2020 Merit Award from SHRM, a global professional Human Resources organization, for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members.

The SHRM student chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are recognized based on chapter operations and programming, as well as the professional development of members, support of the human resource profession, and SHRM engagement.

“Today’s members of our student chapters are the HR leaders of tomorrow. They are the movers and shakers of the future, and we cannot understate the vital role they play in SHRM’s success,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, SHRM president and CEO. “The Moraine Park student chapter is evidence that the future of HR is, indeed, in good hands. I applaud their accomplishments and ability to fiercely move forward during a time of such change and uncertainty in the workplace.”

SHRM student chapters have the opportunity to earn an award based on the number of activities they complete during the merit award cycle, the most recent one of which lasted from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.

The Moraine Park 2019-20 SHRM chapter, co-lead by instructors Mary Vogl-Rauscher and Cynthia Collins, consists of 14 active members; Brent Fassbender of Fredonia, Edward Gbordzi of Fond du Lac, Jamie Haas of Beaver Dam, Hannah Hansen of Fond du Lac, Starla Hiemstra of Rosendale, Shannon Netland of Green Lake, Heather Petrin of West Bend, Alley Perez of Eldorado, Leah Pietrangelo of West Bend, Alicia Redman of Winneconne, Michael Redman of Oshkosh, Tieraney Swangstu of Fond du Lac, Barbara Turner of Beaver Dam, and Laine West of Allenton.

“I am proud of these student leaders and their many accomplishments,” Vogl-Rauscher said. “We revived the Moraine Park SHRM club in 2019 after it had been inactive for several years. Through this group, our students have access to many resources and even had the opportunity to attend a 3-day conference and learn about many different topics related to Human Resources. Overall, this organization helps students grow personally and professionally. I look forward to helping this chapter continue to develop and utilize the many benefits at hand.”

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Jerod Splan of Iron Ridge is a student unlike any other. He was born completely deaf, but it is clear that he has the determination to face any challenge on this path. As a student in the automotive program, Jerod has spent the past 2-years perfecting his life-long passion.

“I’ve been around cars all my life,” Jerod said. “My Dad and Grandfather both enjoy working on cars as a hobby. I knew from a young age that this was my life calling.”

Jerod is a 2008 graduate from Lomira High School, and after graduation, he enrolled at Moraine Park in the CNC/Tool & Die program at Moraine Park. He enjoyed the program, and learned a lot, but couldn’t deny that his mind always drifted to back to automotive. So, Jerod enrolled at Moraine Park again in 2016. He came into the program already familiar with cars and the automotive industry but was looking to build upon those skills.

“The program gives a good introduction to the industry,” he said. “I’ve learned the right way to do things and how to perform my job safely. My instructors Jim, Frank, Craig, and Tim are great. I’ve learned a lot.”

In fact, for the automotive instructors, Jerod was their first deaf student, offering learning opportunities all around, such as introducing deaf culture, visual aids, and supplying a videophone to call customers.

“Moraine Park has worked hard to accommodate my learning,” Jerod said. “I’ve had my interpreter, Tammy, by my side daily, and the learning is very visual. English is not my first language, American Sign Language (ASL) is, but I’ve found the transition to learning here to be very easy.”

There’s no denying that Moraine Park is working to fill employment gaps in the industry, but there is also an overall goal to make sure learning is possible for all who aspire to earn it. Of course, Jerod didn’t stop with just utilizing the classroom, he also involved himself in student life.

“Jerod has brought such a fun dynamic to the student life department,” Sam Saeger, student involvement specialist said. “He has made the most of his college experience by joining student senate, attending conferences, and being a part of the Automotive Club. ”

Jerod can be found around Fond du Lac’s campus, participating in activities or simply enjoying the company of his friends at the College.

“I’ve enjoyed meeting new people,” he said. “I’ve made some great friendships, and have been given opportunities to grow.”

Jerod will be graduating on May 18 with his automotive technician associate degree.

“I’m proud that I have faced the challenges,” Jerod said. “I could have been afraid or have hidden, but instead I embraced it. I have been given many opportunities and am happy with my experience at Moraine Park.”

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Here is what’s happening on your campus February 4-8.

BEAVER DAM

Bingo ‘n Lunch – Monday, February 4

• 12-1 p.m., Room K-201
• Play Bingo to win!  Lots of prizes and a FREE lunch for participants.  
• Must pre-register by Thursday, 1/31 – contact Lisa in Student Life (K-323), lmanuell@morainepark.edu, 920-887-4462 or sign up on the bulletin board in the BD commons area. 

Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

Volleyball ‘n Dinner – Monday, February 4

• 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Serve, spike, set, block – it’s time for a volleyball game!  Join us for a game followed by free dinner afterwards (optional) and door prizes. 
• No experience necessary.  
• Players must pre-register by contacting Lisa (K-323), lmanuell@morainepark.edu, 920-887-4462 in Student Life.

Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

Make ‘n Take: Cookies & Milk– Wednesday, February 6

•  11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Commons Area
• Which cookies taste best dunked in milk?  From a wide variety of options, you decide!  Take a plate of your favorites, grab a glass of milk and get dunkin’.
• FREE coffee cup – while supplies last!

Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate

Student Senate Meeting- Thursday, February 7

• 12:00- 1:00 p.m., K-104
• All students welcome!

FOND DU LAC

Casino Day- Monday, February 4

•  11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Commons Area
• Come join your fellow classmates and friends for Casino Day. Free pizza for those that participate!
• Stop by for your chance to win prizes on the Blackjack, Roulette, and Poker tables! Over $500 in prizes!
• Free for MPTC students! Must have student ID to win prizes.

Sponsored by the Fond du Lac Student Senate

Red Cross Blood Drive – Tuesday, February 5

• 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. , Commons Area
• The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
• For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
• Donors: Please park in the O parking lot and enter in the O-1 door. Continue straight down the hallway to the commons area.

BINGO – Wednesday, February 6

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Commons Area
• Join your friends and classmates for an exciting game of B-I-N-G-O! 
• Free for students with Moraine Park Student ID.
• Come and have the chance to win fabulous prizes and hang out with your friends and classmates!

Sponsored by Fond du Lac Student Senate.

Student Senate Meeting – Thursday, February 7

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Room A-112
• Do you want to meet new people, plan activities, make important decisions, and enhance your resume? If yes, then you should consider joining Student Senate!
• All students are welcome! Free lunch for those that attend.

WEST BEND

Free Hot Chocolate Bar– Monday, February 4

• 8:00- 11:00 a.m., Commons Area
• Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with a variety of toppings. 
• First come, first served. Free for MPTC students and staff.

Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate.

IMD Club Poster and Calendar Sale- Monday, February 4- Wed., February 6

•  10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Commons Area
• The Interactive Media Design Club will be holding a poster and calendar sale from February 4 to February 6.  Stop down to the WB commons area to check out their posters and calendars!!!

Evening Bingo & Dinner– Tuesday, February 5

• 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Commons Area
• Play & Win at BINGO!! All students are invited to attend and win prizes while playing Bingo.  Gift card prizes.
• Free to students with ID, $1  for those without ID/staff (2 card limit for all). Free lunch for participants. 
• Food is first come, first served.

Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate.

Student Senate Meeting– Thursday, February 7

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., T-101
• All students are invited to learn more about Student Senate membership and meetings.
• Lunch provided for members and prospective members. For more information, stop by the Student Life office, L-160.2.

All Campuses

District Student Government Meeting- Friday, February 8

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Lomira
• District Student Government (DSG) is a college-wide student governing body that meets approximately once a month in Lomira. 
• DSG is comprised of representatives from each campus senate.
• To attend a DSG meeting or for more information, contact your Student Life Specialist.

Bookstore Hours

Monday- 8am to 6pm

Tuesday- Friday- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Food Service Hours

Monday- Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Fond du Lac Starbucks

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Congratulations to the Fond du Lac student senate and clubs who collected over 600 items to donate to the homeless shelters in the community.

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The Electrical Power Distribution Club in Beaver Dam has been busy helping the community! They collected and donated food to the local food pantry, and rang bells for the Salvation Army at Shopko.

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Show us your holiday swag!

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In early November, our student involvement specialists, Sam Saeger (Fond du Lac), Melanie Schroder (West Bend), and Lisa Manuell (Beaver Dam), took students from each campus to the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) conference.

What was the purpose? To select future campus entertainment!

They joined schools from across the country at this event that consisted of talent showcases, exhibit halls, and many different entertainers.

It was at events like this in previous years that students helped to select entertainers such as Mark Toland the mind reader and comedian John Cassidy.

Sam, Melanie, and Lisa will attend another conference this spring with new group of students. They will then use the top choices from both conferences to make their selections for the 2019-20 school year and possibly beyond.

Beaver Dam student who attended were Trina Anderson, Noah Bille, Alana Clark
Derek DeChant, Abby Muenchow, Nicole Nowicki, and Aurelio Rosas.

Fond du Lac students Kerwana Clayborn, Alli Mayer, Susie Rodencal, Jerod Splan, and
Liz Wustrack.

West Bend students Dominic DeLaura, Julia Gruber, Thomas Holman, Leah Pietrangelo, and Peggy Rider.

Stay tuned for upcoming student life event announcements to see what entertainers were selected!

For more information on Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu.