Moraine Park Technical College

Grand Canyon University College of Business Virtual Event
2021-03-05 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!
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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.

Forklift Safety
2021-03-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, 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.
$125 per person. Price includes materials. Lunch is on your own.

United Way 21 Week Equity Challenge
2021-03-08, 2021-03-12, 2021-03-15, 2021-03-19, 2021-03-22
The 21 Week Equity Challenge is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and communities.

Participants will receive an email at the beginning of each week from Monday, February 1st through Monday, June 21st.
Weekly topics take participants through a journey that starts with understanding internalized racism and explores how racism permeates person-to-person interactions, institutions and social structures.
The experience is intended to deepen understanding, suggest ways to take action, and help launch what we hope will be a lifelong commitment to improving equity and inclusion in our communities.

Individuals are encouraged to take on the challenge themselves, or form groups for discussion and reflection.
For more information or to sign up for the challenge click the link below:
https://www.unitedwaywi.org/page/equity-challenge

WB: BINGO with FREE Lunch (Piled high Nachos)
2021-03-08 11:30 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Stop by the Cafe to play BINGO, while enjoying some yummy Nachos, for your chance to win $25 Gas Cards and $50 Visa Cards!
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate

Civility and Communications
2021-03-08 17:30 - 21:30 | West Bend Campus, Room S-111, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, 53090
The construction workplace is becoming more diverse and stressful. This 4- course seeks to promote civility and equality at the work site. Students will learn about the impact of stress, aggression, violence, and incivility on themselves and other workers. Awareness of non-traditional populations on the jobsite, proper management of personnel, well-being, and enhanced productive communication among stakeholders will be discussed. Approved by State of WI for four hours of credit for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier.
$50 per person. Price includes materials.

MPTC’s Gray Area Table Talk
2021-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | BD K-305
The Gray Area is MPTC’s “Red Table talk”- replacing our virtual safe talks where the Diversity Relations team will be facilitating conversations on a variety of race related issues. Bringing the conversation to a more intimate setting to enhance the value of our time together.

BD: Make and Take: Beaded Bracelets & Keychains
2021-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Join the Diversity Department as we piece together goals and dreams though beading. Create a bracelet or a key chain in celebration of elevating women everywhere.
Sponsored by the Diversity Department.

FDL: Make and Take - Bath Bombs
2021-03-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
The ultimate in DIY pampering! Take the opportunity to create your own relaxing bath bomb, with your unique touches. Your take away is a personalized pampering creation!

Emotional Intelligence
2021-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
No doubt technical and task-oriented skills are important to bring to any working environment, but research has proven that real success comes from those who have honed the soft skill of emotional intelligence. No organization is without its ups, downs, and of course, turnarounds, which is why emotional intelligence is an essential aspect for anyone in the working field. In a world of deadlines, organizational changes, limited resources, and conflicting orders (to name a few stressors), having the ability to control your emotions is essential to navigating the unavoidably high-stress environment that often shapes the working world.
$145 per person. Price includes materials.

MPTC’s Gray Area Table Talk WB 3/11/21
2021-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | West Bend Campus L-123

FDL: Student Senate Meeting
2021-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Do you want to meet new people, plan activities, make important decisions, and enhance your resume? If yes, join us! Besides enhancing their employability skills and resume, members receive a ton of perks!
All students are welcome. FREE lunch for those that attend.

BD: Student Senate Meeting
2021-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 | BD K-305
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.

Warrior Women
2021-03-11 11:30 - 13:00
Event by UWO Diversity and Inclusion Programs
Online: http://bit.ly
Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 11:30 AM CST – 1 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
In the 1970s, with the swagger of unapologetic Indianness, organizers of the American Indian Movement (AIM) fought for Native liberation and survival as a community of extended families. Through a circular Indigenous style of storytelling, this film explores what it means to navigate a movement and motherhood and how activist legacies are passed down and transformed from generation to generation in the context of colonizing government that meets Native resistance with violence.

WB: Student Senate Meeting
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus Room T-101
12:00pm – 1:00pm in Room T-101 (Auditorium)
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, you can contact Sandy (L 160.2) at sbotham@morainepark.edu or (262) 335-5743.

Grant Writing 101
2021-03-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Online
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!
$90 per person. Price include materials.

District Student Government Meeting
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.

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

FDL: Monday Funday Snack
2021-03-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Enjoy a snack and freebie.

FDL: Make and Take: Architecture Signs
2021-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Create your own keepsake! Architecture Signs 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.

WB: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations - for day and evening students
2021-03-17 11:00 - 19:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
We’re hosting two St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations:
11:00am – 1:00pm: Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches & guess the number of Green M& M’s in a JAR for a prize/
6:00pm -7:00pm: Come test your St. Patrick’s Day knowledge by stopping down the Cafe to compete in a Trivia Contest for a $50 Gift Card and more prizes! We’ll also have FREE BILLIARDS and a FREE DINNER for everyone!
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate

BD: St. Patrick's Day Goodies
2021-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with free goodies!
Served on a first-come, first-served basis for students and staff.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

MPTC’s Gray Area Table Talk FDL 3/18/21
2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Fond du Lac Campus Room A-207

SME Club Emerging Technology Series
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Room A-203, Room B-105, Room N-116
Join this virtual trade show event featuring the latest in manufacturing automation technology from FANUC.
FANUC has set up a site with a Virtual Trade Show site with numerous product demonstrations. We will be accessing these demonstrations and discussing their impacts on today’s manufacturing environment.
Free lunch for all that attend. Claim your lunch ticket in Fond du Lac from Tom Roehl in B105.1 by 11:45 a.m., or in West Bend from a SME Club Rep in N-116 by 11:45 a.m.

Automotive Computers And Scan Tools
2021-03-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Explore computer control systems and troubleshoot using Snap-on Verus scan tools in class. Expand on electrical testing techniques covered in Automotive Circuits & Testing and Automotive Voltage & Ohmeters. Students are encouraged to bring other brand lab scopes for classroom discussion. It is recommended that students take auto scan tool class prior to this course or have significant scan tool experience. Classroom education is combined with hands-on application. Course prepares student for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.

The Bystander Imperative: Moving Beyond Midwest Nice with Nick Daily
2021-03-19 13:00 - 15:00
Event by UWO Diversity and Inclusion Programs
Online: http://bit.ly
Friday, March 19, 2021 at 1 PM CDT – 3 PM CDT
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
In this session, participants will learn about personal, professional, and organizational equity dimensions. They will identify their personal roadblocks to being active bystanders when witnessing microaggressions. Additionally, they will learn key concepts, history, and research related to why we don’t act. Participants will also analyze campus and department culture and practices evaluating preparedness to meet The Bystander Imperative. Lastly,participants will take the foundations of their knowledge from thought to action. Together, we will learn and practice techniques to intervene in microaggressive situations and develop a personal response phrase. The session will conclude with participants building communities of accountability for continued learning and future practice intervening.

District Board Appointment Committee Meeting
2021-03-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
The committee to appoint members to the Board of Trustees of the Moraine Park Technical College District will hold a public hearing at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Room A-112 of Moraine Park Technical College, 235 North National Avenue, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A teleconference option will also be available. The appointment committee will be available to hear comments on the persons whose names have been submitted for consideration for appointment.
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Conference ID: 3284583
