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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,...

Expansion, upgrade planned for culinary arts

Andrea DeBauche, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

The culinary arts program at Madison College is expanding. Extensive renovations at Truax campus have been years in the making.  Administration and program instructors say the changes are needed to better...

Funding concerns follow free tuition proposal

Nicolas LaMorte, Opinion Editor February 3, 2015

Aboard Air Force One, in the weeks prior to his State of the Union Address, President Obama announced his plans to speak on a proposal for free tuition to two-year community colleges. On Jan. 9 the White...

College president sets open office hours

Nicolas LaMorte, Opinion Editor February 3, 2015

Experience and history. That’s what led Madison College president Dr. Jack E. Daniels to his decision to hold open office hours. With more than 30 years under his belt in the world of education, and...

Getting to Yes

‘Getting to Yes’ teaches problem solving skills

Isaac Brown, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

When I first read the cover, I dreamt of what I could do with the power of persuasion.  Expecting to uncover psychological loopholes that leave people vulnerable to manipulation, as I began reading I...

Volunteer Fair shows how you can help

Alison Malek, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

The Volunteer Center held a Volunteer Fair in the Student Lounge on Jan. 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Once a semester, the Volunteer Center has brought in representatives from many different types of non-profit...

Library ready to serve college’s digital learners

Dana Ryals, Librarian February 3, 2015

Here at Madison College digital learning is a growing trend, with more and more courses being offered either entirely online or in hybrid form.  When it comes to library services, you might think that...

Public Safety report for Feb. 4

Joe Steffen, Public Safety Officer February 3, 2015

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community.  Here are some of the notable incidents from this past month. On Jan. 22, Public...

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