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Monique, a Culinary Arts student drizzles frosting over cherry-filled donuts.
Culinary Arts students serve Downtown Food Pantry guests
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
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 doubleheader 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
Photo provided by Student Life of the ESL Program at MATCs Mequon Campus
Mequon Campus hosts ESL Program
Ivonne Diaz reads her writing I Am From.... Diaz studies at Oak Creek and is from Colombia.
MATC event highlights student authors
Volunteers roll up their sleeves to plant flowers and clean up trash on Earth Day at MATCs Walkers Square.
Celebrating Earth Day at Walker’s Square
S215 is under renovation to create a more grocery-store feel to the Downtown Food Pantry.
Downtown Campus Food Pantry: Demand drives expansion
A glimpse of Senior Signing Day in MATCs Cooley Auditorium where high school seniors filled the tables on stage and signed their letters of intent (LOI) to attend MATC in the Fall of 2024. Students went onto the stage based on the Pathway they intend on enrolling in.
MATC hosts Senior Signing Day
A celebration of spring at the Art in Bloom Fashion Show at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Art in Bloom: A time to end hibernation and blossom
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
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
Brittany Sterling is a legally blind student who attends MATC. She is in her first year here and pursuing an associate degree in Business Management. She plans to eventually transfer to a four-year institution to get a degree in Accounting.
Be mindful of students with disabilities
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
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
Graphic provided by Student Life
End of Year Picnic: Wednesday, Oak Creek Campus
Conexiones Latinos/Latino Connections event at MATCs Downtown Campus
Conexiones Latinos/Latino Connections
Graphic provided by Student Life
Self Care Fair: Mequon Campus
Graphic provided by Student Life
Family Fun Zoo Day
Photo courtesy of MATCs BSU
MATC Prom 2024
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
Monique, a Culinary Arts student drizzles frosting over cherry-filled donuts.
Culinary Arts students serve Downtown Food Pantry guests
S215 is under renovation to create a more grocery-store feel to the Downtown Food Pantry.
Downtown Campus Food Pantry: Demand drives expansion
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
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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West Allis Welding Club tours Oak Creek Power Plant

by Times Contributor
February 5, 2019
West Allis celebrates National Apple Day

West Allis celebrates National Apple Day

by Times Contributor
December 13, 2018

Student Government hosts “FAFSA Fest”

by Times Contributor
November 16, 2018

Transfer Days visits downtown campus

by Times Contributor
November 15, 2018
Megan Lofeffler, Stormer freshman (9) spikes over the Rock Valley defense on Sept. 20. Unfortunately, the Stormers lost 0-3.

Sports In Photos: Week of October 4, 2018

by Times Contributor
October 31, 2018
Mequon Student Government members celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 18 with flags and stickers to students. The students also had an opportunity to win prizes by spinning the wheel.

Campus Life: In Photos

by Times Contributor
October 31, 2018
BloodCenter of Wisconsin holds Halloween Out for Blood Drive

BloodCenter of Wisconsin holds Halloween “Out for Blood” Drive

by Times Contributor
October 19, 2018
Welding Club visits Poblocki Sign Company

Welding Club visits Poblocki Sign Company

by Times Contributor
October 15, 2018

Ask the JOBshop – How do I get a job on campus?

by Times Contributor
October 10, 2018
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show arrives at First Stage Theater

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show arrives at First Stage Theater

by Times Contributor
October 3, 2018

Letter to the editor

by George Stone
February 10, 2011

All-star cast will illuminate Green Energy Summit

by George Stone
February 25, 2010

Our Home Planet

by George Stone
February 11, 2010
Dr. James E. Hanson, Director of NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and leading world authority on the environment, speaks with students from various schools at the 2009 Renewable Energy Summit.

Calling students to present at the next Energy Summit

by George Stone
December 10, 2009
Remnant of ancient glacial ice atop Mount Kilimanjaro (courtesy of Lonnie G. Thompson).

Our Home Planet

by George Stone
November 19, 2009

Our Home Planet

by George Stone
October 1, 2009

Crisis in the Cryosphere!

by George Stone
September 17, 2009
Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is shrinking and thinning dramatically.

Our Home Planet

by George Stone
May 14, 2009

Our Home Planet

by George Stone
April 23, 2009

Our Home Planet

by George Stone
March 19, 2009

Stimulus bill opportunities highlight Energy Summit

by George Stone
February 19, 2009

Summit spotlights James Hansen

by George Stone
February 5, 2009
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