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The Madison College Veterinary Technician program has several pets that are available for adoption, including “Peaches,” an Australian dog.

Playful pets ready for adoption

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor March 5, 2015

Whether you seek companionship for yourself or a loved one, adopting a pet can always help. Madison College offers pet adoption through its Veterinary Technician program. They receive cats, dogs, rats,...

Bryan Woodhouse, dean of Madison College’s School of Business and Applied Arts, talks about the partnership with Cleary Corp. that will allow students who have finished coursework at the company’s Steel Wood University to apply those credits to degree courses.

Articulation agreement signed with Cleary

Clarion Staff Writer February 19, 2015

Officials from Madison College and Cleary Building Corp. signed an articulation agreement on Feb. 12. The “Corporate-to-College” agreement allows employees of the Verona-based company who have finished...

Attending the Best of the Midwest Newspaper Convention were, from left, front row: Marissa Comeau-Kerege, Natalie Connors, Deanna Pierce; back row: Christopher Pinkert, Isaac Brown, and Stuart Benjamin.

Clarion receives 3 awards at Best of Midwest

Clarion staff report February 19, 2015

Three awards were presented to members of The Clarion staff who attended the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest Newspaper Convention in Minneapolis Feb. 6-8. Editor-in-chief Natalie Connors...

Mindful meditation has many benefits

Shannon McCosky, Copy Editor February 19, 2015

Madison College’s employee health and wellness program has launched mindfulness practice groups in three college locations this semester. The group meetings are free and open to anyone who would like...

Student Senate president steps down

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief February 19, 2015

Participating in Student Senate is one of the most direct ways people can get involved and make an impact in their school. Student Senate President Tariq Anjum stepped down this week from his seat, and...

Futuristic technology is already here

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor February 19, 2015

We live in a world where almost every facet of our lives has been improved in some way by science. In the last decade alone, we have seen technology advance by leaps and bounds; spanning from business,...

Academy Awards nominees face questions

Kelley Minica, Librarian February 19, 2015

The Academy Awards are Sunday, Feb. 22. Every year there is some kind of controversy surrounding the nominations. This year’s big issue seems to be the historical accuracy of some of the Best Picture...

Public Safety Report Feb. 18

Joe Steffan, Public Safety Officer February 19, 2015

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we welcome the opportunity to share our activities with the college community.Here are some of the notable incidents from this past month. On...

Students and staff participated in the Dance Floor Theory Leadership Workshop on Feb. 7.

Dance Floor Theory Workshop

Pat Kempfer, Copy Editor February 18, 2015

When the words Dance Floor Theory are said, what comes to mind? You might think that about the physical properties of a dance floor. Or you might think about the amount of energy that accumulates when...

Students practice respiratory care on a dummy during a health care class.

Health immersion classes introduce high schoolers to medical careers

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor February 18, 2015

Local high school students are now getting the chance to try their hands at different medical professions at Madison College’s Truax campus.  This first-of-its-kind program in the Midwest is a collaboration...

A student prepares a plate for inking in “the print lab.”

Secrets of the print lab

Robin Gee, Artistic Director February 4, 2015

While many students may have noticed in passing the gallery that has become part of the Truax Gateway, many may not know about the Graphic Design program’s better kept secret, The Center for Printing...

Targeted career fairs bring more focused opportunities

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor February 3, 2015

Have you ever gone to a job fair and been overwhelmed by the range of employers and left with little to no promise of employment?  Well, Madison College’s Career and Employment Center may have the solution,...

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