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Campus Updates

Clarion staff May 8, 2012

Fitness, Health and Recreation Center looking for student help The Fitness, Health and Recreation Center is looking for students with work study for the fall semester. Students with a fitness background...

Former student writes, publishes book in memory of late grandson

Kait Vosswinkel, News Editor May 8, 2012

Lysundra Alawiye, Madison College alumnus with a degree in Administrative Assistance and Legal Stenography, recently wrote a children’s book that was published. She’s built a successful career with...

It's a difficult time to navigate the employment market

It’s a difficult time to navigate the employment market

Faith Hughes, Clarion Staff April 25, 2012

With summer approaching, many students are looking forward to both newfound freedom and  with it, the responsibility of finding a job to make money. It can be difficult to navigate the employment market...

Student Senate elections under way in Student Life

Ross Schuette, Copy Editor April 25, 2012

Student Senate elections are just around the corner. Starting April 27, the online ballot for officer positions on next year’s Student Senate will be available. There will be a link for the ballot sent...

New building for culinary arts program approved

New building for culinary arts program approved

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief April 25, 2012

Across the college, the aftermath of the largest education-related referendum is evident with construction taking place at many of the campuses. However, the college is looking to add more construction...

Culinary student wins regional award, first in college history

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief April 25, 2012

At the American Culinary Federation’s Central regional conference, the college’s Culinary Arts team won a silver medal, just narrowly missing a gold. However, the team had historic performances at...

Finnish student in carpentry program

Kait Vosswinkel, News Editor April 25, 2012

Madison College might not seem like a high-priority destination to an international student, but Miska Karvinen came all the way from Joensuu, Finland in order to study carpentry here. “I heard about...

CollegiateLink software will help student groups

Kait Vosswinkel, News Editor April 25, 2012

Madison College’s Student Activities Board recently approved a one-year trial period for a new software package that will streamline dozens of online activities, all while making campus involvement more...

Madison College student Spencer White drives the virtual drunk driving simulator simulator as the operator increases the virtual level of alcohol.

Save a Life Tour comes to Madison College

Clarion staff report April 25, 2012

A virtual drunk driving simulator was brought to the Truax campus gym on April 17th.  Save a Life tour is a national organization that is raising awareness of the consequences of drunk driving. David...

Off the Shelf: Contest winner envisions library of the future

Hannah Winden, Essay Contest Winner April 25, 2012

Our National Library Week Student Essay contest winner, Hannah Winden was chosen as the winner by the Vice President of Student Development Keith Cornille and a team of librarians. Her prize was an iPad2....

Public Safety Report

Sgt. Joe Steffen, Public Safety Officer April 25, 2012

Madison College Public Safety Department responds to many calls for service. Accordingly, we would like to keep the college community informed. Here are some of the notable incidents this month. On...

Construction tour

Construction effort moves according to schedule

Faith Hughes, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

The ongoing construction projects are in full-force at each Madison College campus, and significant progress is being made in the push to completion. Students and faculty can look forward to many changes,...

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