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Transitioning from Blackboard to Brightspace
Aviation Club Treasurer Hakon Heggland makes repairs to one of the planes.
Aviation Club hosts ‘RC Build and Fly Event’
Authors Jerry Apps, and Natasha Kassulke spoke on Earth Day, at the Monona Public Library, April 22, 2025, in Monona, Wisconsin.
Historian and former journalist focus on conservation in new book
Madison College has been notified that visas have been reinstated for the three students who had them revoked last month.
Visas for 3 Madison College students have been reinstated
Madison College student Furkan Sindar was the first-place winner of the college's Fall 2024 Honor Competition. Sindar advocates for a pathway for international students like himself to remain in the United States after their graduation.
Why international students deserve a pathway to stay
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Attention management in a time of digital chaos
An information table was set up outside the Truax Cafeteria throughout the month of April to help raise awareness about preventing sexual violence.
Increased support needed for survivors of sexual violence
Madison College research programs remain optimistic despite national funding concerns
Dancers adorned traditional clothing for Madison College’s annual Pow Wow held on April 26 at the Truax Campus.
Madison College hosts annual Pow Wow
Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Li Jun Li prepare for battle in “Sinners.” (Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)
‘Sinners’ is a genre-defying masterpiece that blends horror and period drama
Comedian Drew Lynch during a stand-up performance.
Drew Lynch: Triumph over adversity through comedy
Best Picture "Anora" winner Sean Baker in the press room at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times / TNS)
‘Anora’ director Sean Baker truly an elite filmmaker
Madison College's Brooke Steinhorst strides forward before releasing a pitch during a game earlier this season.
WolfPack softball team falls in Region 4 Quarterfinals
Madison College baseball coach Mike Davenport talks to the infield during a timeout in a recent home game.
Tough path to World Series
A main event you won’t soon forget
Rylee Rogers rounds first base after a hit against South Suburban College during a game at home on March 28.
WolfPack softball is off to a strong start this season
Club Spotlight: Veterans’ Club
Club Spotlight: Veterans’ Club
Yahara Journal announces spring contest winners
Yahara Journal announces spring contest winners
Athletics celebrates with ‘The Wolfies’
Athletics celebrates with ‘The Wolfies’
Yahara Journal Art Show Opens
Yahara Journal Art Show Opens
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
A youth group performs at the annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Dec. 7 at the Truax Campus.
Hmong New Year Celebration
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, shown in his office, is retiring after 11 years at the college.
Career of helping students
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Vet Tech adopt a pet poster
Mascotas del Programa de Veterinaria listas para ser adoptadas
A new rapid transit bus for Madison Metro.
Las líneas del autobús ‘Rapid Transit’ ya están en funcionamiento
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New name, same mission for WolfPack Volunteers

Morgan Engels, News Editor • September 29, 2021

The Service Learning Academy has been rebranded as WolfPack Volunteers.  The new name has not brought about any changes to program expectations. The change has been made in the hopes that new students...

Active Citizen Challenge

Eimy Gonzalez, Staff Writer • November 24, 2020

The Volunteer Center is actively working to reinvent volunteering. At the beginning of the month of October, they launched the Active Citizen Challenge to motivate students and staff of Madison College...

Volunteer Center advisor Brianna Stapleton-Welch stands with the dropped off cat beds outside the Truax Campus.

Volunteer center creates cat beds for DCHS

Chris Bird, Managing Editor • November 11, 2020

Students and staff of the Madison College Volunteer Center were able to donate cat beds to the Dane County Humane society thanks to the combined effort of the volunteers and planning...

Santa played by student volunteer Jhoan Cosme-Torres brought a lot of smiles to visitors at the Volunteer Center and PAC’s Snacks with Santa event on Dec. 1.

A holiday to remember

Arsenio Sorrell, Staff Writer • December 5, 2018

The holidays are a time for spending time with family, friends and loved ones. When you think of your favorite holidays it usually involves some sort of gifts or traditional festivities. Unfortunately,...

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New advisor connects students with volunteer opportunities

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer • September 12, 2018

As the fall semester begins to take shape for students, many begin to find a bit of spare time as they settle into a routine. Thankfully, Madison College has countless of...

Student volunteers helped at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary last year.

Alternative winter breaks give students opportunity to help communities in need

Mary J. Nastri, Staff Writer • November 29, 2015

Madison College is offering an upcoming Alternative Winter Break from Jan. 3 – Jan 9. Typically, alternative breaks allow students, who are interested in being a part of social change, an opportunity...

New Orleans’ resiliency on display for student volunteers

David A. Fernandez, Staff Writer • March 30, 2015

New Orleans has a lot to offer, the Volunteer Center gave me and other students an opportunity over spring break to visit and help others. It’s a city filled with rich history, unbelievable food and...

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...

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Abundant opportunities to help

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor • October 4, 2014

The Volunteer Center held a Volunteer Fair Sept. 17, in the Student Lounge.  Many different organizations came to inform and recruit students and staff for their projects.  Presenters at the fair included...

Veterans, volunteers take time to remember Sept. 11

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor • September 18, 2014

MCT Illustration Sept. 11, 2001 was a day that shook the country and the world. The Volunteer Center and the Veterans club paid homage to this tragic day, as well as to all military and first responders...

Students on the service trip assisted with a variety of pets, including birds and pot-bellied pigs.

Vet Tech trip helps sanctuary over winter break

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor • February 5, 2014

What did you do during your winter break? Visit family, perhaps or open some presents or eat too much chocolate? Maybe you played way too many video games or read a book. Inevitably, some of us had more...

Volunteer Center needs help with events

Jennifer Edens, Student Life staff • August 26, 2013

The Madison College Volunteer Center has many events planned for students and staff to get involved with the community this year.  Volunteers are needed to take advantage of these opportunities to impact...

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