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New academic plan more than a document

Betsy Osterberger, News Editor • April 9, 2014

It’s reflexive. It’s adaptive. It’s responsive. It’s the 2014-2018 Madison College Impact Initiative. This academic plan is coming at a time when such documents typically collect dust on...

WiscAMP program seeks to challenge inequities

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor • April 9, 2014

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are predominantly male and white. A 2010 report from the National Science Foundation shows that underrepresented minorities earn only 12.6...

Icing on the Cake: Teacher learns from famed decorator

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Social Media Editor • March 26, 2014

When the call came in, Baking and Decorative Arts instructor Suzanne Daly was beside herself. She had baked since she was a girl and had created her first wedding cake at age 12. Now the top sugar artist...

Students learn lessons from study abroad in Jamaica

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Social Media Editor • March 26, 2014

Imagine a typical morning as a Madison College student. A full parking lot as you pull up to campus on a cold day. Your backpack is heavy with a laptop and textbooks as you trudge to class against the...

Honors program added to offerings this fall

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor • March 26, 2014

Starting fall 2014, students at Madison College will be able to participate in an honors program. The model for this particular program is based on projects. Dr. Julia Haseleu, a psychology instructor...

Madison College academic calendar set for 2014-15

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief • March 26, 2014

Madison College students can look forward to shorter semesters and later start dates, as of the fall 2014 semester, due to changes made to the academic calendar. Classes will begin after Labor Day going...

College offers new math pathway for some students

Betsy Osterberger, News Editor • March 26, 2014

In fall 2014, Madison College will introduce a new math pathway for students in programs that don’t require anything higher than a Quantitative Reasoning course. This “Quantitative Math Pathway”...

Off the Shelf: American Red Cross is celebrate in March

Debbie Deakin, Librarian • March 26, 2014

In March we celebrate the American Red Cross. Franklin Roosevelt began this tradition more than 70 years ago. It is a time to honor the many services provided by the American Red Cross and the hard-working...

Campus Updates for March 26

Clarion staff report • March 26, 2014

Student proposes Fencing Club Small Business Development student Gabe Millette-Bell is looking to start a fencing club at Madison College. One of the key components to starting a club is student interest...

What did you do over spring break?

Elizabeth Osterberger, News Editor • March 26, 2014

Some students spent Spring Break catching up on sleep or playing video games. Some fled Madison on boundless adventures, while others added hours at work or got ahead on studying. A few groups at...

The Clarion wins 12 awards from WNA Foundation contest

Clarion staff report • March 10, 2014

The Clarion won top honors in five categories and 12 total awards in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation’s Collegiate Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented on Feb. 28 at the group’s...

Prayer and meditation room close to reality

Adam Ruka, Staff Writer • March 10, 2014

After a semester of dialogue between the Student Senate, administrators and students, a room designated for prayer and meditation has become a reality. This will be available for students wanting to pray,...