Moraine Park Technical College

BD: Jeopardy! Latino Style
2018-09-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Room K-201, 700 Gould Street , Beaver Dam , 53916
How well do you know the Latino culture? Estan listos? Come and enjoy playing Jeopardy with a Latino sabor (flavor). Answers to questions about a variety of Latino topics. FREE lunch for attendees. No pre-registration required.
Co-Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate and Diversity

WB: Cookies with Kathy
2018-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Stop down, grab a cookie and meet Kathy the campus counselor.

BD: Softball 'n Lunch
2018-09-14 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Beaver Dam Campus, Room H104, 700 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916
Let’s play softball! Game begins at 10 a.m. and is followed by a FREE lunch. All students are welcome; no experience necessary. This is a great way to meet people, relax, have fun and even win door prize money! Must pre-register by Wednesday, 9/12 with Lisa (K-323), lmanuell@morainepark.edu, 920-887-4462, TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS.
Players should meet at 10 a.m. in the Commons Area of the Beaver Dam campus.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

WB: Student Senate Meeting
2018-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | West Bend Campus Room T-101
All students are invited to learn more about Student Senate membership and meetings.
Why Join Senate?

Meet new people and make friends
Skill building and leadership development
Enhance your resume
Network – on campus, in the community and throughout the state
Plan and promote entertaining and educational activities and events
Give a voice to Moraine Park’s student body and make decisions that affect them
Attend leadership and programming conferences and workshops, legislative seminars, and state-wide student government meetings
Experience college life and learning beyond the classroom
Influence change at Moraine Park
Grow as a leader, team-player and communicator
Make a difference in the community by supporting, sponsoring and leading community service projects
Have fun!

Lunch provided for members and prospective members. For more information, stop by the Student Life office, L-160.2.

FDL: Student Senate Meeting
2018-09-13 11:30 - 12:30 UTC
Do you want to meet new people, plan activities, make important decisions, and enhance your resume? If yes, then you should consider joining Student Senate!
All students are welcome! Free lunch for those that attend.

Zodiak: The Game of Business Strategy and Finance
2018-09-13 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Zodiak is a sophisticated classroom business simulation disguised as a board game. It’s a fast-paced, energizing and engaging way to build the financial literacy and business acumen skills of your managers, leaders and employees. During this one-day classroom program, participants use financial data to make decisions to invest in new product and equipment; manage inventory, costs and cash flow; purchase materials; and respond to quality changes.
Participants will explore concepts and learn how to:

Articulate the organization’s financial and strategic imperatives.
Read and interpret financial reports.
Align their department and personal goals to overall company success.
Make better decisions and inspire others to do the same.

Kaizen
2018-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Learn the critical planning elements involved in running a successful kaizen event. Pre-event work that is done is critical to ensure a successful event and sustainable change. Learn the importance of:

Team selection.
Workplace selection.
Work area layouts.
Budget.
Involvement of support personnel.

Grant Writing 101
2018-09-13 05:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-118
Know the basics about grant writing form the preplanning steps to identifying and selecting opportunities. Understand the process, format, content, and submission guidelines you need to be aware of. This foundation grant writing course will get you started in the grant writing world!

BD: Make 'n Take: Trail Mix in a Jar
2018-09-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
For a little energy on the go, stop by to grab a jar and make your own trail mix. Choose from a variety of options including dried fruits, candies, nuts, seeds, and snacks. FREE, one per student/staff w/ ID. Available in limited quantities and served on a first-come, first-served basis. Students served first.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

Leading Others: Expanding Organizational Capability
2018-09-10 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-103, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac, 54935
Leading within a team environment requires the ability to influence, to have constructive conversations focused on business goals, and a willingness to develop others to bring about day-to-day behavioral improvement. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: leadership credibility, team accountability, coaching, business thinking, decision making, and change management.
Target Audience: Individual contributors as well as leaders who seek to develop strong teams and drive outstanding results will benefit from this series.
Outcomes:

Present information to ensure understanding and influence the actions of others to achieve goals.
Provide constructive feedback in a way that builds openness and mutual respect and promotes

problem solving and learning.

Recognize and reinforce behaviors of others that lead to the right results.
Develop others to expand their capabilities so they will have
the confidence to take on new challenges and work more independently.
Prioritize work and learn a common-sense approach to formulate clear goals and action plans that achieve results.
Develop an action plan focused on application of skills to the workplace.

This class meets on Mondays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, and November 5, 2018

Influential Leadership
2018-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-103, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac, 54935
People deliver results, it’s just that simple. But often interpersonal conflicts and communication breakdowns get in the way of truly great performance. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: leadership credibility, accountability, interpersonal communication, collaboration, integrity and navigating change.
Target Audience: Individual contributors as well as leaders who seek to develop strong teams and drive outstanding results will benefit from this series.
Outcomes:

Apply basic leadership principles to build trust and promote collaboration in the workplace.
Understand and appreciate diverse communication and thinking styles.
Listen to the information needed to achieve results while maintaining constructive relationships.
Manage emotions and overcome conflict in the workplace.
Take positive action to make change successful, both individually and with others.
Develop an action plan focused on application of skills to the workplace.

This class meets Mondays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, and November 5, 2018.

OSHA 10 - 1910 General Industry
2018-09-10 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Fulfills the requirements for the OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training for General Industry. Topics covered include:

Introduction to OSHA
Walking and working surfaces
Exit routes
Emergency action plans/fire protection
Electrical
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazard Communications (Haz Com)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Material handling
Machine guarding

Students will receive an OSHA 10 card to document successful completion.
This class meets Monday, September 10 and Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud
2018-09-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-216, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
This course is intended for students who want to use the basic tools and features of InDesign for creating professional page layouts and designs. Give your documents a well-designed, professional look that will put you a step ahead in the marketplace. Adobe® InDesign CC has all the tolls you need to elevate the look of your document and get it out to the people who need to see it, whether it be in print or on the web.
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will use Adobe InDesign CC to create and deliver professional looking printed and interactive documents. You will:
• Navigate the InDesign interface.
• Create a new document.
• Customize a document using color, swatches, gradients, and styles.
• Manage page elements.
• Add tables.
• Prepare documents for deployment.
This class meets Saturdays, September 8 and 15, 2018.

Forklift Safety
2018-09-08 07:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Explore the fundamentals of forklift operation in the workplace. Students receive hands-on application by practicing with a forklift. Participants examine factors affecting safe operation for the operator, the load, the forklift and the physical environment. Certification is available upon completion for propane, electric and pallet jack forklifts (types I, IV, V). Class is compliant with OSHA standard 1910.178 for powered trucks. Forklift books are included in the cost and will be distributed by the instructor the day of the class.

What Organizations Need to Know to Minimize HR Litigation
2018-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-118
Gain a new perspective on the most demanding legal traps. Expand your knowledge on how to discipline and terminate employees without consequence, enforce corporate policies, and avoid harassment and discrimination charges while maintaining legal compliance. Using real life application from the workplace, participants will learn what can happen if corrective action is not taken.

BD: Student Senate Meeting
2018-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Beaver Dam Campus, Room K-104, 700 Gould Street, Beaver Dam , 53916
You are invited to Student Senate! Membership requirements are minimal but meaningful. Besides enhancing their employability skills and resumes, members receive a ton of perks!
FREE lunch for members and prospective members.
Join us. Why?

To enhance your resume
To develop employability skills
To meet new people and make friends
To get involved
To network – on campus, in the community and throughout the state
To plan and promote entertaining and educational activities and events
To give a voice to Moraine Park’s student body and make decisions that affect them
To attend leadership and programming conferences and workshops, legislative seminars, and state-wide student government meetings
To experience college life and learning beyond the classroom
To influence change at Moraine Park
To grow as a leader, team-player and communicator
To learn balance, multi-tasking and prioritization
To make a difference in the community by supporting, sponsoring and leading community service projects
To have fun!

All students are welcome.
For more information, contact Lisa (K-323), lmanuell@morainepark.edu, 920-887-4462, TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS.

FDL: Stuff a Pillow
2018-09-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Come and stuff a Maximus pillow. Free for students. One per person. First come, first served.

FDL: Make and Take-Architecture Names
2018-09-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Cafe
Make and Take: Architecture Names
Create your own keepsake! Architecture Names are a collection of black & white photos taken from nature, architecture and man-made objects. It’s up to you to create the combination of images that fit your word.

BD: Welcome Dinner
2018-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Welcome evening students to Fall semester! FREE dinner for students and staff w/ ID or $1 w/out. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

WB: Welcome Lunch Featuring John Cassidy
2018-08-29 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Image of John Cassidy
Celebrate the beginning of the year with FREE LUNCH AND LAUGHTER!
John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician, and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Records® for balloon sculpting speed. His records include Most Balloon Sculptures Completed in One Hour and Most Balloon Sculptures completed in One Minute.
He has appeared numerous times on television as either a stand-up comedian, magician or as a Guinness Book of Records® celebrity. He has been a guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and NBC’s Today Show.
Entertainment and lunch 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch is served on a first come, first served basis. Free lunch for students and staff w/ ID or $1 w/out, $5 for public.
Sponsored by West Bend Student Senate.

BD: Stuff-A-Pillow
2018-08-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
In recognition of Maximus the Grey Wolf, MPTC’s mascot, stop by to stuff a mini logo pillow. Limited quantities and available on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE, one per student/staff w/ ID. Students served first.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

WB: Welcome Pizza Night
2018-08-28 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Students and staff can stop down for a some free pizza and soda to celebrate the beginning of the year. Served first come, first served. Must show ID, $1 without.

FDL: Welcome Lunch Featuring John Cassidy
2018-08-28 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Celebrate the beginning of the year with FREE LUNCH AND LAUGHTER!
John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician, and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Records® for balloon sculpting speed. His records include Most Balloon Sculptures Completed in One Hour and Most Balloon Sculptures completed in One Minute.
He has appeared numerous times on television as either a stand-up comedian, magician or as a Guinness Book of Records® celebrity. He has been a guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and NBC’s Today Show.
Entertainment 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch is served on a first come, first served basis from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free lunch for students and staff w/ ID or $1 w/out, $5 for public.
Sponsored by Fond du lac Student Senate.

WB: Stuff a Mini Maximus Pillow
2018-08-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Commons Area

Green Belt Certification
2018-08-28 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) – Green Belt Certification takes your employees to the next level of training in the Six Sigma philosophy. The certification includes 88 hours of classroom training and 5 hours of individualized coaching on your project. Participants will apply the skills and tools learned to their workplace project (This is a prerequisite for the Six Sigma Black Belt Completion Program.)
The Six Sigma approach:

Utilizes DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology.
Closely understands customer needs.
Has disciplined use of facts, data and statistical analysis.
Pays diligent attention to managing, improving and reinventing business processes.
Uses training designed to be easy to comprehend and implement.

Upon course completion, each participant will receive:
• Six associate of applied science degree credits.

A Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate from Moraine Park, in partnership with the WTCS.

This class meets on the following dates:
August 28, 29 and 30
September 19 and 20
October 17 and 18
November 14 and 15
December 19 and 20
January 10, 2019 – Final Project Presentations

Data Analysis with PivotTables
2018-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Room K-207, 700 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916, United States
With ever increasing amounts of data, the need to analyze that data and gain actionable insight is greater than ever. You already have experience working with Excel, but now need to be able to harness the power of the PivotTable feature and create PivotCharts. This will help you to gain a competitive edge. You will not only be able to summarize data for analysis, but also organize the data in a way that can be meaningful when present to others.
This class meets Monday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

BD: Welcome Lunch featuring Mind Reader Mark Toland
2018-08-27 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
See the top booked mind reader in the U.S. and Canada, Mark Toland, and enjoy a FREE Welcome Lunch. This show will blow your mind!
Free lunch for students and staff w/ ID, or $1 w/out, $5 for public; served on a first-come, first served basis.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.
http://www.thecollegeagency.com/mark-toland.html

New Student Welcome Days
2018-08-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-08-15 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
New Student Welcome Days held at all three campuses: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend

5S Visual Management
2018-08-09 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
This overview of 5S introduces participants to the importance of creating a visual workplace where waste stands out. 5S creates a clean and safe workplace that helps support the other tools of Lean.

Discuss why 5S is important.
Learn why it is a requirement for Lean.
Learn why it is called 5S instead of workplace organization.
