Moraine Park Technical College

(Canceled) Diversity Mini-Session: Rise of Anti-Semitism in 2023
2023-04-04 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-103, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
This event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We invite you to attend our April 13 Mini-Session on this same topic, from 3:30-4pm.
Although it has never fully disappeared, Anti-Semitism has experienced recent growth and publicity in the U.S., with very real and harmful impacts on the present day and the future. Come prepared for serious discussions around the modern reawakening of Anti-Semitism.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A-103

Social Identity in the Workplace
2023-04-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-215
Cooper Wakefield, Associate Professor Communication at Marian University, will present on Social Identity in the Workplace.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room O-215

Free Legal Clinic: Driver's Licenses
2023-04-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Is your driver’s license revoked? Are you worried it will be? Are you worried about getting a field placement, certification/licensure, or job because of a conviction?
Attend this free & confidential legal clinic with Lawyers for Learners & Legal Action of Wisconsin. Fill out the Lawyers for Learners intake form to sign up for a free legal clinic appointment.

Know Your Housing Rights
2023-04-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
In this Lawyers for Learners webinar, Mitch, clinical law professor and the director of the Economic Justice Institute at the University of Wisconsin Law School, will cover the basics on how to get your security deposit back, get your rental home fixed and avoid forced eviction.

Register here.
This event will be recorded and made available on the Lawyers for Learners YouTube channel.

Student Diversity Leadership Club
2023-04-13 11:30 - 12:00 | BD J105, FDL A103, WB L155, Virtual
All students are welcome! Be a leader in creating inclusive spaces on your campus. Members will develop professional skills, engage in DEI development, and receive leadership training. Email sdlclub@morainepark.edu for more information!
Attend virtually or on any campus: BD J-105, FDL A-103, WB L-155

Diversity Mini-Session: Rise of Anti-Semitism in 2023
2023-04-13 15:30 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-103, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Although it has never fully disappeared, Anti-Semitism has experienced recent growth and publicity in the U.S., with very real and harmful impacts on the present day and the future. Come prepared for serious discussions around the modern reawakening of Anti-Semitism.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A-103

Mental Health Retreat: Lunch & Comedian Josh Rivedal
2023-04-14 11:30 - 12:45 | FDL A-112, BD K-201/202, WB T-101, Virtual
Comedian, storyteller, author, and educator Josh Rivedal will share his own experiences with mental health, offering hope, help, and life-saving skills and resources. The presentation will be in-person in FDL Room A-112, streaming into BD Room K-201/202 and WB Room T-101, with a Teams link also available.
Free lunch for all in-person attendees at each campus! Registration is encouraged, though not required – and all students who register here by April 11 will receive a free MPTC T-shirt!

Untold Realities of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
2023-04-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Fond du Lac Campus – Room A112, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936-1940, United States
History lessons often gloss over the brutal realities and lived experiences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade – but it is in the brutality of this social and economic system that we see how it has effected the nation and world today. Discover the dark underbelly of our history, develop an understanding of intergenerational trauma, and discuss the means of healing from this history. This will be a space for open and honest learning and discussion.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A112

Colorism & the Brown Bag Test
2023-04-20 13:00 - 13:45 | Fond du Lac Campus – Room A112, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936-1940, United States
Gain insight into the effects a person’s “shade” can have within the Black, Hispanic, and Asian communities. Understand colorism as a form of discrimination, and the role media plays in it.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A-112

Free Legal Clinic: Background Checks
2023-04-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Have you ever been arrested? Are you worried about getting a field placement, certification/licensure, or job because of a conviction? Do you not know what is on your background check?
Attend this free & confidential legal clinic with Lawyers for Learners & Legal Action of Wisconsin. Fill out the Lawyers for Learners intake form to sign up for a free legal clinic appointment.

22 No More: 6th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March
2023-04-22 08:30 - 14:00 | Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac Campus, 235 North National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University host will host this 2.2 mile Ruck March/Walk and free lunch to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon. A backpack is not required to participate, but individuals are encouraged to carry a photo of a service member who died due to suicide. This event is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. Proceeds help fund this and future events and assist local veterans organizations so they may continue their mission of serving veterans and raising awareness of veteran suicide.
The walk begins and ends in the B-1 parking lot just off Campus Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, and will loop around the Fondy Soccer Complex adjacent to the MPTC campus. Additionally, local mental providers and veteran support organizations will have information available.
A free lunch will follow the walk.
Note: Pre-registration is helpful, but tickets are not required. Click here to register online. On-site registration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m. The event is pet-friendly, and we ask you kindly clean up after your pet.
For additional information, please email or call Steve Pepper at 920-924-3489.
Presented by MPTC, Operation Coffee, & Marian University. Donations are appreciated and proceeds go to support local veterans and the Semper Fi & America’s Fund.

Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour
2023-04-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Conference Center
The Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour provides a unique learning experience about the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp for students, faculty, staff, and community members.
The tour is led by a professional tour guide from Poland who uses historical footage; Holocaust survivor testimonies; and modern animation combined with videos, photos, drone footage, and virtual reality tools to teach about the horrors that happened in the world’s most infamous concentration camp. Content about Elie Wiesel’s Memoir “Night” will be incorporated into the tour.
The official program starts at 10am and will end at 12:30pm CST. Attendees may choose to stay for a 30-minute debrief/Q&A after the tour.
Please register here for this event.

Student Diversity Leadership Club
2023-04-27 11:30 - 12:00 | BD J105, FDL A103, WB L155, Virtual
All students are welcome! Be a leader in creating inclusive spaces on your campus. Members will develop professional skills, engage in DEI development, and receive leadership training. Email sdlclub@morainepark.edu for more information!
Attend virtually or on any campus: BD K-214, FDL A-103, WB L-155

Community Presentation: Masood Akhtar, Founder of We Are Many - United Against Hate
2023-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Conference Center
The MPTC Diversity team is excited to welcome Masood Akhtar, founder of We Are Many-United Against Hate, to share his story! We Are Many-United Against Hate is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of common people—urban and rural, spiritual and secular—seeking equal protection for all, united against hate, bigotry and racism. The organization does outreach and intervention in communities to promote understanding, healing, reconciliation and redemption. Instead of simply condemning the latest eruptions of hate-inspired violence, they dig down to the root causes of division, fear and hate. And they advocate policies creating greater economic security, promoting religious tolerance, celebrating differences and honoring America’s heritage of openness to foreigners.
Employees, students, and community members are invited to attend. The presentation will be in person in the FDL campus Conference Center, and streamed to WB Room T117 and BD Room K311.
Microsoft Teams Link

Diversity Mini-Session: Rise of Anti-Semitism in 2023
2023-05-03 12:00 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Room L-155
Although it has never fully disappeared, Anti-Semitism has experienced recent growth and publicity in the U.S., with very real and harmful impacts on the present day and the future. Come prepared for serious discussions around the modern reawakening of Anti-Semitism.
Attend virtually or in WB Room L-155

Mini-Session: Folklores of Motherhood
2023-05-11 15:30 - 16:00 | West Bend Campus, Room L-155
Discover the traditions and beliefs about motherhood within our own community and across the world’s many cultures.
Attend virtually or in WB Room L-155

Grey Table Talk: A Cultural Exploration of Avatar 2
2023-05-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus – Room A112, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936-1940, United States
Explore the real cultures that influenced Avatar 2: The Way of Water. In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll discuss how the movie drew from Asian and Pacific cultures for its story, characters, and visuals, and how these cultures are represented.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A-112

Mini-Session: Folklores of Motherhood
2023-05-16 11:30 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-103, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Discover the traditions and beliefs about motherhood within our own community and across the world’s many cultures.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A-103

"Learn with Love" Video Viewing
2023-06-07 11:00 - 11:30 | FDL A-112, WB T-206, or Virtual
The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, released Learn with Love, a documentary short film elevating the stories of three transgender young people and their relationships with the people who love them. The documentary is part of The Trevor Project’s enduring advocacy initiative to cultivate public awareness and acceptance of transgender and nonbinary experiences, bolster messages of support and love for young people who hold these identities, and ultimately work toward ending suicide among LGBTQ young people.
Gather to watch the 30-minute video in FDL Room A-112 or WB Room T-206, join via Teams, or watch via the link included above.

Know Your Rental Rights Webinar
2023-06-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
In this Lawyers for Learners webinar Mitch, a clinical law professor and the director of the Economic Justice Institute at the University of Wisconsin Law School, covers the basics of how to:
• Get maintenance issues fixed.
• Get your security deposit back.
• Avoid forced eviction.
The viewing will be streamed using Facebook Live on Tuesday, June 13, from 11-11:30 a.m. CT, and will be available to watch on replay.

History of Juneteenth
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room L-155
Discover the significance and history of Juneteenth and why it’s the newest federal holiday in the U.S.
Attend in-person in WB Room L-155 or virtually on Teams.

"Sharing Space" Video Viewing
2023-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | FDL A-112, WB T-206, or Virtual
Sharing Space, a new roundtable series featuring conversations with LGBTQ young people, provides a much-needed platform for young trans and nonbinary voices to share about their personal journeys and explore what genuine allyship looks like among curious, open-minded adults and allies.
The first episode of “Sharing Space” features six trans and nonbinary young people who sit down with long-time Trevor Project supporter, Daniel Radcliffe, to have a candid, vulnerable and illuminating conversation about their unique lived experiences.
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. If you or someone you know needs support, text START to 678678, call 1-866-488-7386, or visit TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help to chat.
Gather to watch the video in FDL Room A-112 or WB Room T-206, join via Teams, or watch via the link included above.

LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity at MPTC
2023-06-21 11:30 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Room L-155
Learn and discuss how we can build an inclusive space for our LGBTQIA+ community at MPTC. We’ll dive into our language, practices, and aspirations to ensure all people are able to perform to the best of their abilities regardless of who/how they love.
Attend in WB Room L-155, FDL Room A-103, or virtually on Teams.

Diversity Workshop: Exploring Within to Understand Beyond
2023-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-120, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
“Diversity Works” is an interactive exploration into diversity awareness, creating opportunities for real conversations that matter. The workshop includes a variety of types of learning, interaction, and technology, with activity stations set up for participants to decide which learning activities they’d like to participate in. After completing the station activities, the group will participate in a diversity and inclusion board game. Explore and absorb new ideas around inclusivity and diversity!

The Bootstrap Narrative
2023-08-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
The bootstrap narrative is essentially the belief that a person in the United States who works hard, assumes personal responsibility and maintains a strong moral center can accomplish anything. Unfortunately, for many students from low-income families, this narrative does not reflect their experiences at institutions of higher education. Many intelligent and hardworking low-income students struggle to overcome food insecurity, homelessness and/or the mental and emotional stress adversely impacting their ability to earn a degree. Join Jackie Morgan in discussing this narrative and how emergency funding and community resources can address and alleviate student barriers.
Attend in-person in FDL Room A-112 or virtually on Teams

Student Parents or Parenting Students?
2023-08-18 11:30 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Finding the right terminology to talk about this demographic is a complicated process. Parenting students are a diverse bunch, and their experiences can vary widely depending on other identities they hold. The complexity of the language teaches us a lesson about the complexity of student parents as a whole: They are not a monolithic group. That’s important for us to remember as we work to understand their needs and find ways to support their success. Join Jackie Morgan in discussing the unique parenting student demographic, some MPTC statistics and ways to support these students!
Attend in-person in FDL Room A-112 or virtually on Teams

JED Campus Mental Health Program Info Session
2023-08-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
This is an opportunity to learn about the JED Campus program to support student mental health and suicide prevention. MPTC is committed to working with JED for the next four years to improve our policies, procedures, resources, education, and training around mental health. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. A light dessert will be available.
Attend in-person in FDL Room A-112 or virtually on Teams

Wisconsin ISFAC Meeting
2023-09-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Conference Center
MPTC will be hosting the Wisconsin Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC) Quarterly Meeting! Wisconsin ISFAC is a voluntary military-community cooperative partnership organized to allow service providers to engage in networking and connect Service and Family members, Veterans, and Wounded Warriors with local military and community resources. The ISFAC facilitates cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration needed to establish strong family and community support networks that provide easy access to information, services, and support through unfailing delivery systems.
