Midwest Emmy nominees for MATC
by Jessica Arechar, Times Staff Reporter
January 8, 2012
The Midwest Emmys are back, and many MATC/MPTV TVP students have been receiving an outstanding amount of nominations. The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has nominated six programs produced by MATC students for College Student Production. Many MATC students have...
Open House assists prospective students
by Natasha L. Hollerup, Times Staff Reporter
January 8, 2012
Prospective students were ushered in on a chilly morning to attend MATC's open house, November 5, at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. Members of the Student Government and other campus organizations throughout MATC helped to escort these prospective students around the student center or provide answers for any questions par...
Legal Clinic
by Chynna Schoen
December 19, 2011
Dear Student Legal Clinic, I am currently looking for my first apartment. Is there anything I should be looking out for? Signed, Brad Dear Brad, Finding a decent place to rent requires thorough inspections of apartments and the strength to keep looking when apartments don't pan out. We recommend you take al...
West Campus students help the hungry
by Student Government
December 19, 2011
Generous students from the West Allis Campus delivered Thanksgiving Day food baskets to MATC students in need.
Ick honored for documentary
by Jim Tavernese
December 19, 2011
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognized TV Production student, Andy Ick, for excellence for his production of a Television documentary, "Lightfall". Andy produced a video documentary of two photographers on their travels to photograph abandoned neighborhoods in Milwaukee, Gary, Ind...
Vets honored with luncheon
by Nicholas Patrinos
December 19, 2011
A special "Veterans Appreciation Luncheon" was held at the Milwaukee Campus on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Room M605. Financial Aid/Veterans Services, and Student Life sponsored the luncheon....
Wine and Dine serves up great evening
by Nick Patrinos
December 19, 2011
MATC Culinary Arts Instructor, Patricia Whalen (R), explains how to prepare Thai Chicken soup to a member of the audience. Students Jerett Gibson, a Culinary Arts major and Cassandra Gawrysiak, a Baking major (rear), also answered questions after the demonstration. The Wine and Dine Wisconsin 2011 e...
Recall effort underway
by Jim Tavernese
December 19, 2011
Recall Effort. English Instructor Mary Lou Stebbins and Economics Instructor Mark Hamilton (L to R) work as circulators to gather signatures at the Downtown Campus for the recall of Governor Scott Walker. Democratic-affiliated grous began circulating recall petitions on November 16. 542,208 signatu...
Legal Clinic
by Chynna Schoen
September 28, 2011
Dear Student Legal Clinic, I am a full-time student and work part-time. I don't have time to stand in line to get Energy Assistance. How can I do this faster? Signed Chrystal Dear Chrystal, The Energy Assistance Program is now scheduling appointments on Saturdays for clients who are employed full-time or who ...
Summer consolidation survey to come
September 13, 2011
During this last summer, semester courses were consolidated into one location at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. The primary reason was a projected $90,000 savings in the school budget. The administration will determine how the consolidation affected students in an upcoming survey. Al Pinckney, Vice Presiden...
Jefferies comes to West Campus Student Life
by Alexander Pederson
September 13, 2011
Patrice Jefferies, Interim Coordinator of Student Life at West Campus, has recently filled the position once held by Jerry O'Sullivan. Jefferies is a person who has been devoted to MATC for more than seventeen years. She started from humble beginnings as a student worker and worked to finish her ...
Legal Clinic
September 13, 2011
Dear Student Legal Clinic, I have had several legal issues over the last year. What kind of help can I receive from the Legal Aid Society? Signed Kiki Dear Kiki, The Civil Division of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Milwaukee County....