Moraine Park Technical College

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
Come and stuff a Maximus pillow. Free for students. One per person. First come, first served.

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, 2018-08-08 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.

How Management Will Avoid Employment Liability
2018-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-118
Take a fresh look at essential employment practices. Examine legal compliance issues, preventative maintenance measures, manager training, recruiting, employee handbooks, job descriptions, contracts, documentation, disciplining and terminating employees. Gain knowledge needed to assess current practices and implement the appropriate preventative workplace processes, policies and activities to avoid liability.

Gas Metal Arc Welding Workshop II
2018-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Take your welding skills to the next level in this workshop. Advance your skills and incorporate new metals and thicknesses. Students develop advanced welding techniques and receive instruction to give your welds a more professional appearance. We will also cover plasma cutting. Other welding processes may be explored with the permission of the instructor. PREREQUISITE: Gas Metal Arc Welding Workshop I.

This class meets Mondays and Thursdays, July 30, August 2, 6, 9, and 13, 2018.

Gas Metal Arc Welding Workshop I
2018-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Jackson Regional Center, Room JX-118
This 5 week workshop is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of welding. It is ideal for skilled tradespeople, career changers, continuing education related training or those that just want to know more about welding. We will introduce you to welding terminology, safety, machine setup and shut down, metal identification, plasma cutting and GMAW welding processes and positons. Learn how welding equipment functions and then practice your new skills to make quality gas metal arc welds on metals of different thicknesses. Other welding processes may be explored with the permission of the instructor.

This class meets Mondays and Thursdays, July 9, 12, 16, 19 and 23, 2018.

Toolin' It Summer Manufacturing Camp
2018-06-15 08:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-14 08:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-13 08:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-12 08:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-11 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States
HERE’S A CHANCE FOR STUDENTS AGES 13-16 TO LEARN ABOUT:
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• CNC manufacturing operations
• Basic electrical systems
• Machining, welding, fabrication of metals, plastics and other materials

GED/HSED Graduation Ceremony
2018-06-07 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
GED/HSED Graduation Ceremony
Please join us in honoring the adults who have received their high school credential during this past year.

Commencement
2018-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac High School, 801 Campus Drive, Fond du Lac
Graduate candidates should arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. to check in and get lined up for the processional. Please park in Lot A and use entrance #1 or #2 to the FDL HS Commons Area. Please stop by the registration table to check in before proceeding to the appropriate Pod. Instructions will be given to the graduate by the Pod Leaders.
Family and guests should park in Lot A (use entrance #1 or #2), Lot B (entrance #14 or #19) or Lot C (use entrance #25 or #27) and proceed directly to the field house to be seated. There will be a limited number of seats for disabled and/or elderly guests on the floor level directly behind the graduates. Please note that due to limited seating, we ask that only those guests who need accommodations (and an attendant if needed) use the seating in this area.
Graduates/guests who need accommodations for disabilities should contact Bonnie Bauer at 920-924-3361 or bbauer@morainepark.edu by May 11 to make arrangements. For all other questions, please contact Heather Clark at 920-924-6477 or hclark4@morainepark.edu.

Adult First Aid for the Workplace
2018-05-18 12:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Prompt action in an emergency medical situation can really make a difference. Are you prepared? In this class you will learn basic first aid and CPR in a relaxed environment. It fulfills OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens and first aid for business and industry. This is an instructor led, hands-on, course. Topics covered include:

First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies

Upon completion of this course, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion Card that is valid for two years.

Student Awards Banquet
2018-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
MPTC’s annual Student Awards Banquet recognizes recipients of the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges Award, Technical Achievement Award, Leadership & Service Award, and Meritorious Service Award. The event also recognizes Moraine Park’s Distinguished Alum and MPFT Award recipients. In addition, the District Student Ambassador (and finalists), and Student of the Year (and finalists) are honored at the event.
By invitation only. (Award recipients receive an invitation to this event in mid-April.)

Automotive Lab Scope Application
2018-05-11 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Hands-on application of lab scope testing in a shop setting. Briefly reviews introductory concepts but utilizes application on vehicles with concerns on a more advanced level. Students are encouraged to bring vehicles with concerns. Students should take Automotive Intro to Lab Scopes prior to this course. Course prepares student for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.

Automotive Intro to Labscope
2018-05-04 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Introduction to automotive labscope using Snap-on Verus Pro scan tool and labscope. Students are encouraged to bring your own lab scope and vehicles with concerns. Students are encouraged to take Automotive Scan Tool course prior to this class. Snap-on certification available after passing certification exam (optional).

Managing the Performance of Others
2018-05-03 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
As the manager, supervisor or leader of a work group or team, performance leaders help others do the work that ultimately makes an organization successful. They must ensure employee performance aligns with the direction and strategy of the organization. The skills taught in this workshop help participants prepare for and conduct different types of performance-related discussions. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: team accountability, coaching, business thinking, decision making, and change management.
Target Audience: Leaders who seek to develop strong teams and drive outstanding results will benefit from this series.
Outcomes:

Prepare for a focused performance management conversation to address expectation setting, poor performance and performance appraisals.
Clarify expectations in a way that increases employees’ ability to manage more of their job responsibilities on their own.
Conduct focused conversations about poor performance that result in action toward improvement.
Give their perspective of performance by focusing on core points.
Overcome major performance disconnects with employees.
Increase employee motivation, learning and productivity, and ensure collaboration within the team.
Develop an action plan focused on application of skills to the workplace.

This class meets on Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2018.

Speaker Amy Morin: 13 Things Mentally Strong People DON’T Do
2018-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Amy Morin: 13 Things Mentally Strong People DON’T Do
When Amy Morin, licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, posted this list online she didn’t expect to create an international sensation. It has since become Forbes’s most viral article of all time and has reached 10 million page views, attracting thousands of readers per day. In just 600 words, Morin had introduced the world to the concept of mental strength. Ms. Morin will be signing books on the Fond du Lac campus.
