Moraine Park Technical College

Empowering the Conversation: Small Farmers, Big Change
2020-10-14 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join us virtually to celebrate Fair Trade Month and Global Climate Change Week.
Register here:
Bit.ly/eesmallfarmers

Wisconsin Student Government Meeting
2020-10-16, 2020-10-17, 2020-11-13, 2021-01-08, 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/

Domestic Violence 101 Webinar
2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Amy Bayer from SSM/Agnesian Domestic Violence for her presentation on Domestic Violence 101.
Oct. 19:
Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97273596122
Meeting ID: 972 7359 6122
Dial: 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Oct. 20:
Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98224927855
Meeting ID: 982 2492 7855
Dial: 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

District Student Government Meeting
2020-10-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Virtual Trivia Hour for all MPTC students
2020-10-28 11:30 - 12:30
Event: Virtual Trivia Hour for all MPTC students
When: Wednesday, October 28th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Description: Have a blast connecting with your neighbors through a unique virtual experience full of trivia and laughs. Safely socialize with fellow Moraine Park Technical College students on a live/hosted Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home (with or without your camera on). If that isn’t enough to be excited about, winners get to take home some awesome prizes!
The following link leads to a virtual event promo video to show how much fun you will have when you join–> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5oSQRYjcCk.
Join on your laptop (preferred) or phone to answer various forms of fun trivia experienced in small group settings. A friendly trivia host will be in charge of asking questions in multiple entertaining ways, ensuring you easily make new friends, and creating/switching teams during the event!
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87866967543?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 878 6696 7543
Password (all lower case letters): playnow
Note: The virtual doors open at 11:30 am and close at 12:00 pm. Scoring will be kept throughout the event so players who arrive on time will have more opportunities to earn points! Once you join, the trivia host will gladly explain everything you need to know.
Zoom Instructions: You can access the video call by clicking the link above OR by going to zoom.com → select “Join a Meeting” → enter the Meeting ID and Password provided in this invite. If you haven’t used Zoom before, you can quickly download the free Zoom app or download their free software in advance (takes roughly 1-2 minutes). A laptop is highly preferred but you can also use your phone to enjoy the fun.
Have: Pen, paper, and lots of light on your smiling face!

WB: Family Halloween Drive In MOVIE
2020-10-30 17:00 - 22:00 | West Bend Campus, Main Parking Lot
MPTC West Bend Student Senate presents:
Family Halloween Drive In Movie to benefit the United Way of Washington County
Moraine Park Technical College – West Bend; T2 Parking Lot (Space is limited to 64 cars)
Friday, October 30th: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Cost: $5 per person; Children 5 and under are FREE (all proceeds benefits the United Way)
REGISTER HERE
5:00pm: Lot opens

Drive through Trick or Treating
Concessions
Spooky Halloween Music

6:00-6:30pm: Car Decorating Contest (costumes will be added bonus points)
6:30pm: United Way Fundraising REVEAL
6:45pm: The Nightmare before Christmas (PG) (run time 1hr 16 mins)
8:30ish pm: Beetlejuice (PG) (run time 1 hr 32 mins)
If you have any questions about the Drive In Movie, feel free to contact Sandy Botham, the Student Senate Advisor at sbotham@morainepark.edu or (262) 335-5743.

Winter Holiday Photo Contest
2020-11-30
What’s the best winter or holiday photo you’ve taken? Was it taken outdoors, is it scenic? Is it of a loved one(s) or of a special tradition? Or, maybe it’s a photo of your holiday lights, or other decorations…whatever it is, submit it Monday, November 30 through Wednesday, December 9!
Visit myMPTC to enter!
One entry per person. Photos must have been taken in the year 2019 or 2020.
Voting ends on Friday, December 11.
Anyone can vote, even those who didn’t submit an entry so visit myMPTC to cast a vote for your favorite entry.
Prizes
One 1st place winner: $100
One 2nd place winner: $75
One 3rd place winner: $50
Winners will be notified via email by Tuesday, December 22 and will receive gift cards as prizes.

All Campuses: Virtual Game Hour
2020-12-01 11:30 - 12:30
Join in on the fun here!
Enjoy unique fun and games with fellow Moraine Park Technical College students on a fully hosted Zoom video call! Safely make new friends while playing multiple rounds of games in various styles such as party, conversation, tabletop, quick thinking, game shows, and more. If that isn’t enough to be excited about, winners get to take home some awesome prizes!
Join on your laptop or smartphone with/without your camera on to comfortably connect with your neighbors in hilarious small group settings. The entire event is managed by an experienced host to make sure this is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience you’ll never forget!

Welding Club Fundraiser: Tree Ornaments
2020-12-02, 2020-12-09
Only $3 each!
Place your order no later than Monday, December 14.
Email Andrew at aluby@morainepark.edu and include:

Your name
Type of ornament(s) – reindeer, gift, star, Santa Claus, MP logo, and snowflake
Quantity
Which campus you’d like to pick your order up from

Payment due at time order is placed.
Orders will be available for pick-up in Student Services on the Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, and West Bend campuses on Friday, December 18, Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22.

Winter Holiday Photo Contest
2020-12-07
What’s the best winter or holiday photo you’ve taken? Was it taken outdoors, is it scenic? Is it of a loved one(s) or a special tradition? Or, maybe it’s a photo of your holiday lights, or other decorations…whatever it is, submit it Monday, November 30 through Wednesday, December 9!
Visit myMPTC to enter!
One entry per person. Photos must have been taken in the year 2019 or 2020.
Voting ends on Friday, December 11.
Anyone can vote, even those who didn’t submit an entry so visit myMPTC to cast a vote for your favorite entry.
Prizes
One 1st place winner: $100
One 2nd place winner: $75
One 3rd place winner: $50
Winners will be notified via email by Tuesday, December 22 and will receive gift cards as prizes.

Wisconsin Student Government Meeting and Legislative Seminar
2021-02-22, 2021-02-23

Grand Canyon University College of Business Virtual Event: Hospitality Spotlight
2021-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
CCOB VIRTUAL HOSPITALITY SPOTLIGHT

Attention all future travelers, resort leaders and restaurant entrepreneurs! If you are interested in a career in hospitality, join us for GCU’s Colangelo College of Business Virtual Hospitality Informational Event on Feb. 26!

Hear directly from GCU’s hospitality program director, the GCU Hotel general manager and other amazing industry guest speakers. Learn about the hospitality program, tour the GCU Hotel and the Canyon 49 Grill and preview a multitude of career fields in the hospitality industry. The night will conclude with a Q&A session with industry experts.
Spots are limited, so RSVP today!
REGISTER TODAY
Questions? Reach out to steve.thomas@gcu.edu for more information.

Participation in these events in no way requires a commitment to GCU. This is an opportunity for business students to learn more about the business industry.

Grand Canyon University College of Business Virtual Event
2021-03-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Click Here to Learn More About GCU Virtual Business Innovation and Marketing Spotlight Event
Are you interested in a career in business or marketing? Can you see yourself owning or running a company? If so, join us for GCU’s Colangelo College of Business Virtual Innovation Showcase event on March 5!
Hear from GCU’s program directors for Entrepreneurism and Marketing speak about the importance of industry innovation and trends, learn about GCU’s business programs, tour the state-of-the-art Canyon Ventures facility and introduce yourself to a multitude of career opportunities within the business field. The evening will conclude with a Q&A session with industry experts.
Spots are limited, so RSVP today!
RSVP
Questions? Just reach out to steve.thomas@gcu.edu for more information.
Participation in these events in no way requires a commitment to GCU. This is an opportunity for business students to learn more about the business industry.

March Madness NCAA Bracket Challenge
2021-03-15 08:00 - 2021-03-18 17:00
The 68 teams have been picked for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and from now until the first games on Thursday, March 18th (4:00pm), you can fill out a March Madness Bracket for your chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card! Top five finishers will win $200, $175, $150, $125 and $100 respectively.
CLICK HERE to participate in the March Madness (Students ONLY) NCAA Bracket Challenge. MPTC Gray Wolves is the group name you want to choose before you fill out a bracket.
Be sure to give your full name so we know who belongs to the bracket

Reflections of Vietnam: A Virtual Presentation
2021-03-29 11:30 - 13:00 | 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

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.
