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Meet Antonia Anderson! She’s the founder and curator of the Milwaukee Hip Hop Museum. Antonia works for Milwaukee Public Schools and believes that hip hop can help children improve their critical thinking and writing skills, and become more productive in the community.
Strong Milwaukee Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Two of MATCs Student Leaders
Student Spotlight: Two leaders worth appreciating
Dancers perform at the Fall 2023 UW-Milwaukee Hype Showcase, pictured left to right are Meghan Despojo, Lexi Williams and Calla Beverly.
Girly Pop: Cultivating passion in Milwaukee’s teens through K-pop
MATC Alumnae Stardá Kelly
Stardá Kelly’s remarkable recovery
A He Do Yoga session.
Bend don’t break: “He Do Yoga”
Winter Commencement 2023
Congratulations December Graduates!
Walter Lanier is just one of many who have left or retired from the college in the past five months. He is now the President and CEO of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee (AALAM). Lanier, shown here with his wife Nichole at Progressive Baptist Church where he serves as the pastor. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Officer Richard Coppage on duty helping a student navigate the campus. Public Safety Officers like Coppage, will soon carry tasers and wear body cameras for additional protection while on patrol at each campus location. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Preview – 2022 Spring Graduation Issue
MATCs Director of Public Safety, Aisha Barkow, provides six tips that may help you avoid becoming a victim of auto theft. Nearly 2,500 cars have been stolen in the City so far this year. Last month Milwaukee Police Department Captain James Campbell referred to the increase in automobile break-ins and thefts as an epidemic. Car brands Kia and Hyundai continue to be the car of choice for thieves, however, Barkows theft preventive tips are aimed at helping all car owners. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Print edition preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Thirteen artists were selected for the Colleges 2022 Community Arts Collection including photography instructor John Glembin. His proposal for the collection consists of creating photographs of his students using the wet-plate collodion process. A technique created in 1851 that requires the use of chemicals, glass plates and a darkroom. The works of all artists selected for 2022 will be unveiled in the Fall. Read more about Glembin and the other artists selected for the Community Arts Collection in the upcoming print edition of the MATC Times.
Print edition preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Chloe Sodowski celebrates a win of 9-8 with teammates in the first game against Blue Knights at the Oak Creek field, April 13, 2024.
Stormers Softball double-header weekend wins
Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers’ Home Opener win
Justin Schnell at the mound for the Stormers Baseball Team.
Stormers Baseball: A sure sign of spring
Shelton Williams-Dryden finished with two game highs in the March 20 National Quarterfinals game against Ellsworth. He had 31 points and 17 rebounds. (This photo was taken by Juan Carlos Wood at a previous game.)
Men’s Basketball falls in National Quarterfinals vs. Ellsworth
MATC Stormers take on Iowa Lakes community college
District Student Government Association (DSGA) Lt. Governor Elizabeth (Lizzy) Calixto is stationed by the Second Floor Bridge at the Downtown Campus to raise awareness of a student vote this week to amend the DSGA constitution.
DSGA amending its constitution 
Chef Paul Bartolotta (L) and local chef and restaurateur Dan Jacobs (R) listen as MATC students ask questions about the profession and what its like to be on Top Chef during their visit to the Downtown Campus at the end of March.
Behind-the-scenes: Top Chef Live
Graphic created by MATC
This week: Register for Summer and Fall 2024
Interesting Shifts: Milwaukees new sales and use tax and its ripple effect on shoppers
Interesting Shifts: Milwaukee’s new sales and use tax and its ripple effect on shoppers
Rest and Relax!
Rest and Relax!
Midwest Gaming Classic: Learning and fun for MATC students
Midwest Gaming Classic: Learning and fun for MATC students
The jig is up
The jig is up
This photo was provided by Midwest Gaming Classic.
MATC’s Game Enthusiasts head to the Midwest Gaming Classic
David Gray searches for books MATC students will enjoy reading.
The Book Corner
MATC students rehearse for their performance on Friday, March 1st, in the C Building Auditorium at 12:30 p.m.
Free concert Friday, C Building Downtown
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5c
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5c
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
Stiff McGouly shares his advice for dating.
Stiff McGouly’s Dating Advice
Kung Fu Kritters, Issue 7, Part 4
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7
Perspectives: What do you love about yourself?
Perspectives: What do you love about yourself?
Graduate Perspectives: Who are you? I am...
Graduate Perspectives: Who are you? I am…
Perspectives: How do you handle stress?
Perspectives: How do you handle stress?
Colorful powwow regalia is seen during the Grand Entry at a powwow on the Menominee Reservation two years ago. The dancer’s powwow outfit reflects their lives, interests and family background.
Native American Heritage Month
Perspectives - Barbie or Openheimer?
Perspectives – Barbie or Openheimer?
There are many networking opportunities at MATC. This is an Employer Appreciation Breakfast for M-Cubed, a partnership with MPS, MATC and UWM. The event was held to thank employers and organizations for creating work-based learning experiences for students in Milwaukee.
Career Corner: The importance of building career connections both now and in the future
The Food Pantry offers students healthy choices like these bags of vegetables.
Nutrition mixed with chaos
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Exploring intermittent fasting
This graphic was used with permission from Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative.
Cancer, the leading cause of death in Wisconsin
Photo courtesy of MATCs BSU
MATC Prom 2024
Graphic provided by MATC
Celebrate Cesar Chavez’s legacy on Tuesday, April 9
This photo was provided by Midwest Gaming Classic.
MATC’s Game Enthusiasts head to the Midwest Gaming Classic
Dancers perform at the Fall 2023 UW-Milwaukee Hype Showcase, pictured left to right are Meghan Despojo, Lexi Williams and Calla Beverly.
Girly Pop: Cultivating passion in Milwaukee’s teens through K-pop
Graphic provided by Student Life
Thankful Thursdays – Downtown Campus
There are many networking opportunities at MATC. This is an Employer Appreciation Breakfast for M-Cubed, a partnership with MPS, MATC and UWM. The event was held to thank employers and organizations for creating work-based learning experiences for students in Milwaukee.
Career Corner: The importance of building career connections both now and in the future
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Planning for a career-ready semester
Meet three of the friendly CareerHub Ambassadors: Wilmer Valderrama, Kara Sternlieb and Victor Lo
Career Corner: New Year! New Career!
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner Question: Once I’m offered a job, what questions should I ask before accepting it?
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Preparing for an Interview
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
Coping with stress and change at MATC
Coping with stress and change at MATC
Two people sit at a booth with big breakfast plates. One person has only eaten a little bit of her food. Photo courtesy of student photographer GKV.
One death every 52 minutes is due to an eating disorder
A woman is being watched while she walks her dog in a wooded area.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Exploring intermittent fasting
Graphic provided by Student Life
Spring Semester Kick-Off – FREE Food at Mequon Campus
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Weight loss medications
The Food Pantry is located inside the Student Resource Center, S215.
Pantry helping to tackle food insecurity
Moroccan Goat Tagine with Toasted Nut Couscous
Moroccan Goat Tagine with Toasted Nut Couscous
MATC student move-in day
MATC student move-in day
On Campus Housing
Student Legal Clinic
Don’t rent trouble
Student Legal Clinic
If looking to rent but don’t have money for the deposit, here is some help
Student Legal Clinic
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Jim Dailey, instructor of Police Technology, displays his winning Smokin’ Hot Wagon Chili.

MATC’s CJSO Cookin’ Chili for a great cause

by Leo Strong, Times Assistant Photography Editor
April 21, 2015
n employee of Truly Spoken Cycles speaks to a tour hosted by the Sustainability Summit.

Sustainability Summit rolls through area

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2015
In the C-Building Auditorium on Feb. 20, the band Nineteen Thirteen plays the song “Mr. Panicker,” while Victor DeLorenzo plays the drums and percussion instruments (left), with Janet Schiff on the cello, and Greg Lopez on the other drums (right).

A distinctive musical event: An afternoon with Nineteen Thirteen

by Leo Strong, Times Assistant Photography Editor
March 9, 2015
Employees are excited to move into the newly renovated Testing Center.

Revamped area ready to be put to test

February 11, 2015
Ngaolah Lee, Baking and Pastry Arts program, putting the finishing touches on her house.

Gingerbread masterpieces!

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015
Kenosha LEGO Masters’ Sean Robinson, Elliot Rodrigues, Ben Wirch, Troy Limbaugh and Ethan Powers demonstrate how their robot works and answer questions from the judges in the Robot Room.

LEGO League Tournament

by Kerry Lynch, Times Staff Reporter/Photographer
December 8, 2014
Volunteers display their interptation of the “imaginary kissing partner.”

Jim Wand – Hypnotist at large

by Derek Sproveri, Times Staff Reporter
November 11, 2014
The Life-Size Mousetrap crew, Jesse Roadkill Wilson, Curiosity, J.D. Limelight, Moses Grub, Rose Garden, Jimmy Cross and Mark Perez, take a break from setting up the outdoor board game.

Maker Faire delights with creativity

by Kerry Lynch, Times Photographer
October 15, 2014

Welcome Back Boat Cruise says aloha to new school year

by Teresa Rae Butler, Times Staff Reporter
October 3, 2014

Mayor Barrett discusses student debt

by Kirsten Schmitt, Times Photo Editor
September 17, 2014
Library manager Jeff Grossman stands next to one of many bookstacks on the first floor.

Downtown campus library getting much needed facelift

July 2, 2014
Culinary Arts students prepared amazing dishes for the patrons who attended the eighth annual Five Star Food and Wine Evening on April 3 at the downtown Milwaukee Campus.

Five Star Event Earns Five Stars

by Kirsten Schmitt, Times Staff Reporter
May 20, 2014
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