It’s time to save students’ ‘Bucks’
by Charita Ford, Times Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2018
The MATC Times and the Milwaukee Bucks Student Rush Ambassadors partnered to sponsor a viewing party for students and community members to watch the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday, March 23. Students gathered on the third floor of the S-Building and enjoyed popcorn, cookies and soda pro...
MATC hosts naturalization ceremony
by Lucia Balistreri, Assistant Photo Editor
April 24, 2018
On March 8 in the Cooley Auditorium at MATC’s downtown campus, 131 people were naturalized and welcomed into the United States of America as official citizens. Over 44 countries were recognized by Magistrate Judge David E. Jones, followed by a compelling speech greeting all of America’s new citizens. St...
Times does it again
by Times Staff
April 24, 2018
The MATC Times took third place in the Best of Show category at the Associated Collegiate Press Midwinter National Convention on March 3. The MATC staff competed with over 40 two-year colleges from around the country. Front left, Mara Cook, Charita Ford (editor in chief), Kourtney Stevens; back left, Bob H...
Dance to the beat of your own drum
by Mike Dozier, Times Staff Photographer
April 10, 2018
MATC Mequon campus hosted a Valentine Day performance by Ina Onilu Drum and Dance Ensemble. Ina Onilu is a dance ensemble in Milwaukee teaching young people of all races the history of African dance and drumming. This was a very energetic performance put on by the members of Ina Onilu; drummers Ryan Washington...
The resurrection of the Phoenix
by Charita Ford, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2018
For MATC students past and present, the opportunity to express their creativity will soon be available. The college’s art and literature publication, the Phoenix, will return to print and online in fall 2019. As for eligibility, “Any member of MATC – past or present – [is] allowed to submit their...
Camille Nicolai saying goodbye after 37 years
by Asiya Mohamed, Times Staff Photographer
March 5, 2018
Camille Nicolai, director of admissions and financial aid, says goodbye after 37 years at MATC. Nicolai’s journey at MATC started on Jan. 7, 1981 when she got a starting job as a library clerk. She graduated from Alverno College with a major in sociology and a minor in library science, and this jo...
Beat the winter blues on a budget
by Kirsten Schmitt, Times Contributor
February 20, 2018
There are snowflakes in the air and the temperature keeps fluctuating. Your hands and lips are chapped, and you can’t decide whether to wear your winter coat or your spring coat. Welcome to winter in Wisconsin. Whether you’re an old pro, or new to the winter blues, there can be a cure. Check out the...
A chance to walk in others’ shoes
by Carina Esparza, Times Staff Reporter
January 9, 2018
On Oct. 21, 48 MATC students participated in the Walk in our Shoes event hosted at the downtown Milwaukee campus by the MATC world language department. It was a powerful Latino simulation experience that was designed to help participants understand what it’s like to live as an immigrant in our c...
Galantis brings the Rave to life
by Lauren Adlam, Times Staff Photographer
January 4, 2018
Grammy-nominated EDM group Galantis took the Rave by storm Nov. 18 with a mind-blowing performance. This DJ duo consisting of Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklow are best known for their biggest hit singles, “Runaway (U & I),” “Peanut Butter Jelly” and “No Money.” Right from the mome...
Health information technology a career with room for expansion and advancement
by Mara Cook, Online Editor
January 4, 2018
Carly Walker started out as a MATC student in radiography, but soon realized that was not what she wanted to do. So, she went online to find other programs that MATC offers and came across the medical coding program. Walker reviewed the program further and with the encouragement of her father, she changed her course of study...
Meditation room to open your mind
by Kirsten Schmitt, Times Contributor
January 2, 2018
Take a deep breath. Exhale. Breathe easy. Now there is a quiet space at MATC to sit and meditate. Introducing the new meditation room at the downtown Milwaukee campus on the third floor across from the library entrance. Students, faculty and staff can enjoy a meditation room stocked with cushions, c...
Oak Creek Campus hot cocoa bar
by Student Life Office
January 2, 2018
Here are some photos from Oak Creek's Hot Cocoa Bar on Dec. 5. ...