Moraine Park Technical College

Reflections of Vietnam: A Virtual Presentation
2021-03-29 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Moraine Park Technical College will host an educational presentation by the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 351 of Appleton, WI. This presentation is free and consists of a panel discussion with several Vietnam veterans who will focus on the history, politics, and legacies that were part of the Vietnam experience, as well as their personal recollections. The event includes a video of a 90- foot traveling display of artifacts, equipment, and memorabilia.
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8751542817?pwd=[REDACTED]
or dial in 312.626.6799
Meeting ID: 875 154 2817
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Contact Steve Pepper at 920-924-3489 or spepper1@morainepark.edu for the passcode.

Digital Caricatures
2021-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Get a professional digital caricature of yourself via ZOOM. If you’re interested in getting a digital caricature done, please sign up for a 10 minute time slot. A copy of your caricature will be available via Dropbox which can be accessed and downloaded to your own device to print at your convenience.
Sign up here!
We will send you a reminder email on April 5 that will include the ZOOM link and more details about the caricature.

Virtual Presentation: Alicia Garza - Co-founder of The Black Lives Matter Global Network, Author, & Principal at Black Futures Lab
2021-04-07 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual
Alicia believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. An author, political strategist, organizer, and cheeseburger enthusiast, Alicia founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and is a co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. Alicia has become a powerful voice in the media and frequently contributes thoughtful opinion pieces and expert commentary on politics, race and more to outlets such as MSNBC and The New York Times. She has received numerous accolades and recognitions, including being on the cover of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World issue and being named to Bloomberg’s 50 and Politico’s 50 lists. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (One World Penguin Random House), and she warns you — hashtags don’t start movements. People do.
EVENT LINK: HTTP://BIT.LY/ALICIAGARZAATUWO

Wisconsin Student Government Meeting
2021-04-16
Wisconsin Student Government’s (WSG) mission is to represent, promote, advocate, and protect the interests of the technical colleges and their students. Students who participate create a positive and active network amongst the 16 technical colleges in the state. Opportunities are provided to develop leadership skills.
WSG is comprised of representatives from each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges, and the group meets approximately five times a year throughout the state.
To attend a WSG meeting, contact your Student Life Specialist.
For more information about WSG, visit https://wsgtech.com/

Tri-campus: Equity vs Equality Awareness Informational Table
2021-04-19 11:00 - 12:30
Stop by one of the Campus Commons to learn more about Equity vs Equality.

Tri-Campus: Privilege/Advantage Awareness Informational Table
2021-04-20 11:00 - 12:30
Stop by one of the campus commons to learn more about Privilege/Advantage in today’s culture.

Tri-Campus: Inclusive Language Zoom Panel
2021-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join us, via Zoom to discuss the importance of Inclusive Language from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.
Click HERE to JOIN!
Meeting ID: 99639441879
Passcode: [REDACTED] ; One tap mobile: +13017158592, 99639441879# US

Lakeland University Transfer Webinar
2021-04-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-05-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Join Lakeland University to learn more about our programs and the benefits you are awarded. Click the links below to join the webinars.
April 28 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
https://zoom.us/j/94870243526?pwd=[REDACTED]
May 4 (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
https://zoom.us/j/98988243073?pwd=[REDACTED]
Why Lakeland?
Transfer up to 72-credits
Graduate in as little as 18-months
Discounted tuition. Students that have earned their associates degree and were PTK members, have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or work for one of our corporate partners are eligible for discounts.
Personalized admission and academic advising services
Easy application process. Apply for free using waiver code ‘Tech2LU’.
Credit for work. Earn academic credit for current or future work projects.
No additional course fees
No lost work. Maintain a healthy school/life/family balance because you can take classes when they are convenient for you
Flexible delivery formats:
Onsite: In class one night per week
Online: participate weekly when it works best for you
BlendEd Live: attend live classes virtually from anywhere one night per week

UW-Stout Transfer Webinar
2021-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This session is open to all students interested in learning more about transferring to UW-Stout! See below for more details.
We’re giving away a $2,000 scholarship to one lucky student – sign up now (registration link below).
Register at: https://www.uwstout.edu/mollie-ficek

Vue Campus Student Housing – Open House
2021-05-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Vue Campus Student Housing, 325 Campus Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Vue Campus Student Housing – Open House
Tuesday, May 4 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Located across the street from MPTC’s Fond du Lac Campus.
Stop in to see the spacious suites with private bathrooms and kitchens, meet residents, and explore the living experience VUE offers.
https://www.vuecampus.com/

Jackson: Trivia and Pizza
2021-05-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Jackson Campus Lounge, N173W21150 Northwest Passage Way, Jackson, WI, 53037, United States
Come celebrate the end of the academic year, with some trivia for $25 and $50 gift cards and some FREE Pizza in Jackson!
Sponsored by the WB Student Senate

2021 Portfolio Showcase
2021-05-12 18:00 | Virtual
We are excited to present our Portfolio Showcase event virtually this year!
Each program has their own page. You can access these by visiting the site below.

Once you enter the program page, please review each student’s bio and/or online portfolio. Use that information to decide which student you want to speak with. Join the Zoom meeting and be greeted by the instructor. Let the instructor know if you have a preference of whom to speak with. The instructor will send you to that student’s live Breakout Room. Please use the chat feature if the student is actively presenting so you do not disrupt the presentation.
Be respectful while others in the room are talking. Try not to interrupt conversations that are happening.
Remember to mute your microphone if you are not actively speaking to the presenter.

Portfolio Showcase

Tri-Campus: Moraine Park Technical College Spirit Day
2021-09-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Commons area on each CAMPUS
MPTC Spirit Day Poster
In celebration of National Spirit Week, MPTC is hosting a Spirit Day on Thursday, September 16th from 11am – 3pm on each respective campus.
STUDENTS and EMPLOYEES are both invited to stop by a Spirit Table from 11:00am – 3:00pm in the Commons to sign up to win a SPIRIT DOOR PRIZE and to receive an MPTC Spirit Gift!
We want to shout it to the roof tops how proud we are to work and study here at MPTC!
Sponsored by Student Life and Max Pack!

District Student Government Meeting
2021-09-24 12:00 - 14:00
District Student Government (DSG) is a college-wide student governing body that meets approximately once a month in Lomira. DSG is comprised of representatives from each campus senate.
To attend a DSG meeting or for more information, contact your Student Life Specialist.

Wisconsin Student Government Meeting
2021-10-08, 2021-11-12, 2022-01-07
Wisconsin Student Government’s (WSG) mission is to represent, promote, advocate, and protect the interests of the technical colleges and their students. Students who participate create a positive and active network amongst the 16 technical colleges in the state. Opportunities are provided to develop leadership skills.
WSG is comprised of representatives from each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges, and the group meets approximately five times a year throughout the state.
All students welcome. To attend a WSG meeting, contact your Student Life Specialist.
(Specific times and location/virtual TBD)
For more information about WSG, visit https://wsgtech.com/

District Student Government Meeting
2021-10-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-02-11 12:00 - 14:00
District Student Government (DSG) is a college-wide student governing body that meets approximately once a month. DSG is comprised of representatives from each campus senate.
To attend a DSG meeting or for more information, contact your Student Life Specialist.

Tri-Campus (in WB): Children's Halloween Party
2021-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | West Bend Cafe
The MPTC Children’s Halloween Party is BACK! WOOOHOO! Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate and Early Childhood Education Program
Tuesday, October 26th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in West Bend Cafe
Free for FAMILIES of all Students and Staff at MPTC
Highlights include:
**Light Dinner
**Halloween Games for prizes – created by the Early Childhood Students
**Door Prize for every child and GRAND PRIZE entry for families
**Miss Diana will provide face/hand painting
**Miss Mary will make Balloon Creations
Must RSVP the number attending (children & adults) to sbotham@morainepark.edu or (262)335-5743 to reserve your spot for the party!
MPTC Children’s Halloween Party Poster

WB: CANCELLED due to WEATHER!!! Halloween Drive-In Movie to benefit the United Way of Washington County
2021-10-29 17:00 - 22:00 | West Bend Campus, Main Parking Lot
We will reschedule the Drive In for Spring!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Halloween Drive-In Movie to benefit the United Way of Washington County.
TWO movie Classics: Goonies (at 6pm) and The Shining (immediately following)
$5 per person; 5 & under are FREE
T2 Parking Lot will open at 5:00pm
Register here: https://commerce.cashnet.com/MORAINEGUEST
***Click Event Payments first and scroll to WB Halloween Drive In Movie to pay
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Tri Campus: "Teamwork makes the Dreamwork" Leadership Retreat
2021-10-30 14:00 - 23:00 | Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Teamwork makes the Dreamwork Leadership Student Retreat
Saturday, October 30th
Fiserv Forum Tour, Dinner and Milwaukee Bucks Game (see attached poster for details)
Leaders understand that to achieve goals, it’s important to have everyone working in unison. Join us for this incredible opportunity to learn what leadership characteristics are essential in achieving team success, while getting to see the Milwaukee Bucks play the San Antonio Spurs that night!
For no cost to you, you will receive a Bucks (100 level) Ticket; Dinner and a Bus ride to Milwaukee!!
To reserve your seat (first 50 people), go to your Student Involvement Specialist before Wednesday, October 13th to register.
You will need to provide a $50 cash deposit that you will receive back when you board the bus to Milwaukee. It is non-refundable if you cancel after October 13th or a no show on the day of the retreat.
Don’t delay and reserve your spot today for this unique experience for our MPTC students!

Queer Disability Justice Keynote w/ Lydia X.Z. Brown
2021-11-17 18:00 - 20:00
Keynote: Wednesday, November 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Virtual [Zoom]
https://bit.ly/lydiabrownuwokeynote
This link will take you to the registration form. After filling out the registration form, you will receive the link to join the event.
For questions about this event, contact Leslie Laster (MPTC’s Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion, at 920-924-6355
Speaker Bio:
Lydia X. Z. Brown is an abolitionist disability justice advocate, organizer, attorney, strategist, and writer whose work focuses on interpersonal and state violence against disabled people at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, faith, language, and nation. They are Policy Counsel for Privacy & Data at the Center for Democracy & Technology, focused on algorithmic discrimination and disability, as well as Director of Policy, Advocacy, & External Affairs at the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network. Lydia is also adjunct lecturer and core faculty in Georgetown University’s Disability Studies Program, and adjunct professorial lecturer in the American Studies program at American University’s Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies. They serve as a commissioner on the American Bar Association’s Commission on Disability Rights, chairperson of the ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section’s Disability Rights Committee, board co-president of the Disability Rights Bar Association, and representative for the Disability Justice Committee to the National Lawyers Guild’s National Executive Committee. Lydia founded the Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color’s Interdependence, Survival, and Empowerment, and they are creating Disability Justice Wisdom Tarot.
Previously, Lydia worked on disability rights and algorithmic fairness at Georgetown Law’s Institute for Tech Law and Policy, served as Justice Catalyst Legal Fellow for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, and worked at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network as a member of the national policy team. They are former Chairperson of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, Visiting Lecturer at Tufts University, Holley Law Fellow at the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Patricia Morrissey Disability Policy Fellow at the Institute for Educational Leadership. In 2015, Lydia was named to Pacific Standard’s 30 Top Thinkers Under 30 list, and to Mic’s list of 50 impactful leaders, cultural influencers, and breakthrough innovators. In 2018, NBC featured them as one of 26 Asian Pacific American breakthrough leaders for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and Amplifier featured them as part of the We The Future campaign for youth activism. Most recently, Lydia was named to Gold House Foundation’s A100 list of the most impactful Asians in America for 2020 and them.’s Now List 2021 honoring LGBTQ+ visionaries. Their work appears in numerous scholarly and community publications, and they have received many awards for their work, including from the Obama White House, the Society for Disability Studies, the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Washington Peace Center, the Disability Policy Consortium, and the National Council on Independent Living. Often, their most important work has no title, job description, or funding, and probably never will.
Co-sponsors:
UW Oshkosh [LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Women’s Center, Reeve Union Inclusion Programs, University Speaker Series, Women’s Advocacy Council (WAC), Social Justice Club, Rainbow Alliance for H.O.P.E., The Intersection, Dean of Students, Division of Student Affairs, Active Minds at UW Oshkosh] and the Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Team (HEDIT) for Fond du Lac County [Marian University, Moraine Park Technical College, Ripon College, UWO Fond du Lac].
Accessibility:
CART captioning (real-time captioning) and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for the duration of the keynote and workshop. If you need another reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the UWO ADA Coordinator at (920) 424-1166. Students should contact the Accessibility Center at (920) 424-3100.

Queer Disability Justice Workshop w/ Lydia X.Z. Brown
2021-11-19 09:00 - 17:00
Workshop: Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Virtual [Zoom]
https://bit.ly/lydiabrownuwoworkshop
Advance registration is requested for the workshop so we can share the anticipated number of attendees with Lydia. The link above will take you to the registration form. After filling out the registration form, you will receive the link to join the event. The event will be structured around the MWF class schedule.

For questions about this event, contact Leslie Laster (MPTC’s Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion, at 920-924-6355

Speaker Bio:
Lydia X. Z. Brown is an abolitionist disability justice advocate, organizer, attorney, strategist, and writer whose work focuses on interpersonal and state violence against disabled people at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, faith, language, and nation. They are Policy Counsel for Privacy & Data at the Center for Democracy & Technology, focused on algorithmic discrimination and disability, as well as Director of Policy, Advocacy, & External Affairs at the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network. Lydia is also adjunct lecturer and core faculty in Georgetown University’s Disability Studies Program, and adjunct professorial lecturer in the American Studies program at American University’s Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies. They serve as a commissioner on the American Bar Association’s Commission on Disability Rights, chairperson of the ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section’s Disability Rights Committee, board co-president of the Disability Rights Bar Association, and representative for the Disability Justice Committee to the National Lawyers Guild’s National Executive Committee. Lydia founded the Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color’s Interdependence, Survival, and Empowerment, and they are creating Disability Justice Wisdom Tarot.
Previously, Lydia worked on disability rights and algorithmic fairness at Georgetown Law’s Institute for Tech Law and Policy, served as Justice Catalyst Legal Fellow for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, and worked at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network as a member of the national policy team. They are former Chairperson of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, Visiting Lecturer at Tufts University, Holley Law Fellow at the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Patricia Morrissey Disability Policy Fellow at the Institute for Educational Leadership. In 2015, Lydia was named to Pacific Standard’s 30 Top Thinkers Under 30 list, and to Mic’s list of 50 impactful leaders, cultural influencers, and breakthrough innovators. In 2018, NBC featured them as one of 26 Asian Pacific American breakthrough leaders for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and Amplifier featured them as part of the We The Future campaign for youth activism. Most recently, Lydia was named to Gold House Foundation’s A100 list of the most impactful Asians in America for 2020 and them.’s Now List 2021 honoring LGBTQ+ visionaries. Their work appears in numerous scholarly and community publications, and they have received many awards for their work, including from the Obama White House, the Society for Disability Studies, the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Washington Peace Center, the Disability Policy Consortium, and the National Council on Independent Living. Often, their most important work has no title, job description, or funding, and probably never will.
Co-sponsors:
UW Oshkosh [LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Women’s Center, Reeve Union Inclusion Programs, University Speaker Series, Women’s Advocacy Council (WAC), Social Justice Club, Rainbow Alliance for H.O.P.E., The Intersection, Dean of Students, Division of Student Affairs, Active Minds at UW Oshkosh] and the Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Team (HEDIT) for Fond du Lac County [Marian University, Moraine Park Technical College, Ripon College, UWO Fond du Lac].
Accessibility:
CART captioning (real-time captioning) and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for the duration of the keynote and workshop. If you need another reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the UWO ADA Coordinator at (920) 424-1166. Students should contact the Accessibility Center at (920) 424-3100.

Student Life at the Wisconsin Herd
2022-02-15 16:30 - 22:30 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S. Main Street, Oshkosh, 54902, United States
This opportunity is a SLAM DUNK! All MPTC students are invited to the Student Life – Wisconsin Herd Outing! Only 50 spots are available for this event and MPTC students can bring up to ONE GUEST (Must be 16+).
All attendees receive:

Coach bus ride to and from FDL Campus to Oshkosh Arena (Bus leaves FDL Campus at 4:30PM)
Party Deck Game Ticket and Dinner
Pre-Game VIP Tour and Opportunity to Shoot Free Throws Postgame
Commemorative Student Life Jersey T-Shirt

Did we mention that this event is FREE!?
Pre-registrations are required by February 4th for this event. Sign-up in the FDL Student Life Office (102.10) or email Lucas at lnieman@morainepark.edu. A $25.00 deposit (cash/check) is required at time at registration (Deposit will be returned at the game. Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE after February 4th or for no-shows on day of event).
Click Here for More Information!

Wisconsin Student Government Meeting and Legislative Seminar
2022-02-20, 2022-02-21, 2022-02-22
Wisconsin Student Government’s (WSG) mission is to represent, promote, advocate, and protect the interests of the technical colleges and their students. Students who participate create a positive and active network amongst the 16 technical colleges in the state. Opportunities are provided to develop leadership skills.
WSG is comprised of representatives from each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges, and the group meets approximately five times a year throughout the state.
All student welcome. To attend a WSG meeting, contact your Student Life Specialist.
Specific times TBD. Location: Madison, WI.
For more information about WSG, visit https://wsgtech.com/
