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Blood drive to be held on Feb. 17

Blood drive to be held on Feb. 17

Provided to The Clarion February 5, 2025

Give blood and warm hearts this month. Join Madison College and the American Red Cross on Monday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room D1630 B/C at the Truax Campus to donate.   Sign up...

College deactivates legacy student mailboxes  

College deactivates legacy student mailboxes  

Provided to the Clarion  February 4, 2025

 In August, Madison College announced a new policy to protect students’ personal information amid the surge in phishing attacks. After some initial technical challenges, the college is ready to...

Cultural Connect is a program that pairs international students with domestic students for a semester-long partnership. Deadline to apply is Feb. 7. Email culturalconnect@madisoncollege.edu to learn more.

Students have until Feb. 7 to join the Cultural Connect program

Provided to The Clarion  February 4, 2025

Cultural Connect is a buddy program that pairs interested U.S. and International students in a semester-long peer mentoring partnership. The goal of Cultural Connect is to foster meaningful interactions...

January was stalking awareness month. A table outside the cafeteria at the Truax Campus had information about steps students can take to stay safe.

Fear is the root of stalking 

Kristine MOMic Gallagher, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

January was Stalking Awareness Month. Madison College has a display of awareness and support in the Truax cafeteria.  Between 6% and 39% of college students report being stalked since entering college.   ...

The Global Showcase at Madison College is on March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Truax Room D1630.

Global Showcase set for March 5

Kristine Gallagher, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

The United Common Ground (UCG) will host its 16th Annual Global Showcase on March 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Truax Room D1630. The Global Showcase highlights the diverse cultures and cuisines of...

The Yahara Journal is holding a writing contest for Madison College students through March 14. Enter up to five items by emailing yaharajournal@madisoncollege.edu.

Yahara Journal announces fall writing and artwork contest winners

Clarion Staff Report January 28, 2025

The Yahara Journal has announced the winners of its fall writing and artwork contest. The journal received 51 submissions for the contest. First-place winners in the poetry, prose and artwork categories...

Sign up for spring semester intramurals at madisoncollegerecreation.com.

Spring intramural sports are open for team and individual registration

Provided to the Clarion January 27, 2025

Madison College has several intramural sports options for students this spring. Students can participate in martial arts, ultimate frisbee, 7-on-7 soccer, flag football, 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball,...

Winter Fest at the Truax Campus is Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Truax Room D1630. Free food and entertainment for Madison College students.

Mark your calendars for Winter Fest at Truax and Goodman South

Provided to The Clarion January 27, 2025

Kick off the new semester with Winter Fest. Join Student Life for some free food (chili) and fun activities. Learn more about engagement opportunities by browsing through the involvement fair, which highlights...

Covering Wisconsin Open Hours

Provided to The Clarion January 27, 2025

Need help paying for Health Care? Many students qualify for free or low-cost programs. Healthcare Navigators from Covering Wisconsin will be available at Madison College to provide FREE in-person...

Students work on a mural outside the blocked off Student Services area that is under construction through August 2025.

Remodeling project starts

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 21, 2025

Upon arriving at the Truax Camps this semester, you will notice that construction walls have popped up in the Gateway and D Block area, indicating that the college remodeling project is underway. Madison...

Madison College student Iman Alrashid and her family fled Syria in 2012, seeking refuge from the dangers there.

Student reflects on hardship but promise in Syria

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 21, 2025

As texts go, it was plain and simple. Just three words. “Assad is gone.” Last December, Iman Alsharid, a Madison College alum, received that text from her husband, Chadi Alhaj Kadour. It was about...

Madison College Cupboard Food Pantry Logo.

Cupboard Student Food Pantries

Provided to The Clarion January 21, 2025

We know that food insecurity is a real issue our students face every day. The Cupboard Student Food Pantries will be open for curbside pickup starting the week of Jan. 21 at the Truax and Goodman South...

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