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(This is a photo from the MATC Times archive taken in 2013.) On Nov. 5, the Department of Public Safety hosted listening sessions for all MATC students, faculty and staff. The sessions are designed to give members of the MATC community the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns about safety and security at MATC.
If you see something, say something
Students watch a Conflict Resolution presentation conducted by MATC Student Ombudsperson Yolanda Hodges.
Westown Green: Some love it, some loath it
MATC’s Food Truck is parked underneath the bridge from the S Building to the M Building at the Downtown Campus. Three packed Food Truck classes were held over the summer and more sections of the course will be offered in the future.
Students learn how to operate a food truck 
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz points and smiles at Vice President Kamala Harris as the crowd continues to cheer for her during their rally in Milwaukee on Tuesday August 20th, 2024 at the Fiserv Forum.
Democrats focus on the badger state
MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz fires up the faculty with shouts of “Go Stormers!” at a faculty Coordination Day event. (Photo courtesy of Tim Evans, MATC Marketing and Communications)
Dr. Cruz welcomes faculty to campus
Stormers Women's Soccer midfielder #3 Lia Peterson during a game against Black Hawk College.
Check in with Women’s Soccer
The Stormers Baseball team huddles up before a game in the Spring 2024 semester.
Everyone huddle up: Let’s talk Mental Health
MATC’s Women’s Volleyball team during a preseason practice
Sneak peek: Women’s Volleyball season
Assistant Athletic Director Travis Mrozek is all smiles holding a NJCAA Region 4 Championship trophy.
What does an assistant athletic director do?
Graphic provided by MATC
Preliminary plans approved to lease new athletic training facility
Rozalia Hernandez Singh poses with her art in the Cyber Cafe at MATC's Education Center at Walker's Square. On her Instagram, Singh describes herself as a muralist, caricaturist, painter, art teacher and graphic illustrator.
Shining the spotlight on community artists
Stiff McGouly enjoys the last days of summer.
Stiff McGouly’s end of sumer tips
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-4
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
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Frida Fest 2024
Frida Fest celebration
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-4
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-3
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
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Stiff McGouly enjoys the last days of summer.
Stiff McGouly’s end of sumer tips
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 8
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 8
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
Chicago Botanic Garden, summer 2024
A glimpse of summer’s beauty
A new Career Closet will be filled with professional clothing that MATC students can wear to interviews. The new space is part of the updates to the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at the Downtown Campus.
Student Career Closet: Opening soon
Assistant Athletic Director Travis Mrozek is all smiles holding a NJCAA Region 4 Championship trophy.
What does an assistant athletic director do?
Celebrate with our Cosmetology students
Celebrate with our Cosmetology students
At City Hall in Milwaukee, youth leaders from Milwaukee’s refugee community took center stage on Milwaukee’s World Refugee Day.
Refugee Day in Milwaukee
M-Cubed participants (from left to right) Noah Barry-Kessler, Paul Maynard, Jonathan Evans, Zyair Buckner
M-Cubed: Bridging futures, forging paths
The Fiserv was packed at Sunday's Commencement with MATC students, family and friends.
Congratulations Class of 2024
Excited MATC Nursing students pose for a photo.
Celebration and smiles as students prepare to enter the nursing profession
Dr. Vicki J. Martin and MATC student Gabrielle Armon-Wickers at the MATC Foundation’s BluTender event, a March 2024 fundraiser at the Pfister to support the MATC Promise scholarship. Photo courtesy of MATC Photographer/ Videographer Tim Evans.
MATC’s President prepares for her next chapter: retirement
Graduation poem: Vibe to life
Graduation poem: Vibe to life
The exhibition "Lifeline: The Ultimate Bond" is featured in the Create Gallery at the Downtown Campus.
National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month
At the Downtown Campus, students can find the Accommodations Office in C 219.
Accommodations at MATC
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
Students watch a Conflict Resolution presentation conducted by MATC Student Ombudsperson Yolanda Hodges.
Westown Green: Some love it, some loath it
Graphic provided by Student Life
Sip and Share: Thursdays Oak Creek Campus
In Living Color: Mindful Coloring
In Living Color: Mindful Coloring
Balloons provide an inviting atmosphere for student at the Multicultural office at the Downtown Campus.
Yummy treats and eats at Multicultural Center weeklong Welcome Back event
Active Shooter Training this week
Active Shooter Training this week
Graphic provided by MATC's Marketing & Communications Department.
Suicide Prevention Training
Students enjoy pizza and connecting with peers at a Black Student Union (BSU) Kickback event.
BSU Kickback
A new Career Closet will be filled with professional clothing that MATC students can wear to interviews. The new space is part of the updates to the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at the Downtown Campus.
Student Career Closet: Opening soon
Image provided by the CareerHub
Career Corner: Navigating ‘transfer in’ options at MATC
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!
The Stormers Baseball team huddles up before a game in the Spring 2024 semester.
Everyone huddle up: Let’s talk Mental Health
An MATC student squeezes a stress ball to relieve some of his stress.
Stress management tips
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
New look at the MATC Downtown Food Pantry!
Downtown Food Pantry revamped and restocked
Renovations continue in the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at MATC's Downtown Campus.
The SRC (Student Resource Center): A lifeline for students
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
Students watch a Conflict Resolution presentation conducted by MATC Student Ombudsperson Yolanda Hodges.
Westown Green: Some love it, some loath it
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
MATC Student Organization leaders from the Rohingya Student Association, Mothership and District Student Association pose for a photo during a conference.
Campus Connections: First steps into campus culture
Graphic courtesy of Milwaukee's Office of Emergency Management
MATC Times encourages students to get MKE Alert
Thinking too much about video games - Mario and Heroism
Thinking too much about video games – Mario and Heroism
My open retirement letter
My open retirement letter
Perspectives: Who is your favorite woman?
Perspectives: Who is your favorite woman?
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Vets honored with luncheon

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Student Senator, Vlad Shteyn (center) and Senate President, Angela Olson (R) attentively listen as Cathy Lechmaier helps student Senate members with their agenda at the recent meeting at Oak Creek. Lechmaier is well liked for her dedication as Student Li

Strong family roots and love of education produces a true leader

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Technology dictates expansion - School and city officials insert a time capsule within the cornerstone during dedication ceremonies for the T Building at the corner of 6th St. and Highland Ave. The popular socialist mayor, Carl Zeidler, is pictured in th

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April 22, 2010

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March 25, 2010
Highly honored polar explorer and green energy advocate Will Steger.

Students: Come and attend the Summit for FREE

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March 12, 2010
Domonic Fortune (L) and Aaron Ries, both in the foreground, assisted with the final prep work on the small home displayed by Carpentry majors at the recent NARI Home Improvement Show.

Interior Design and Carpentry students showcase skills at NARI

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February 25, 2010

Wooaah that smarts!

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December 10, 2009

Volunteering produces green thumbs

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December 10, 2009
MATC Interim President Vicki Martin (R), listens intently to issues brought up by MATC student and veteran Freeman Vaughn (L) at a luncheon on November 11 at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus where local veterans were shown their appreciation. Student Life pr

Veterans appreciated at luncheon

by Nicholas Patrinos
November 19, 2009

40th Annual NIEA convention showcases students and faculty.

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November 19, 2009

Students can bank on new partnership

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October 1, 2009

Garage gets a green light

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September 17, 2009

Tai Chi helping women

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May 14, 2009
The Green Vehicle Workshop in Room S120 drew a crowd interested in getting questions answered about alternative fuels, "green" vehicles and the future of green-oriented programs.

Green my ride with a free lunch

by Nicholas Patrinos
May 14, 2009

Pow Wow provides colorful dance skills and traditions

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May 13, 2009

Apprenticeship event draws full house

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April 23, 2009

[Photo] Postcards from the front: the Impact of the war

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April 23, 2009

GIS courses expanding

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March 19, 2009

Breakfast Club meets at West Allis Campus

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March 5, 2009

GIS courses expanding

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March 5, 2009
Darwin Lincoln Event

Darwin meets Lincoln

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March 5, 2009

Campus trees eat jet fuel

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February 5, 2009

New Veterans Club forming to address issues

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December 4, 2008

Open House draws huge numbers

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November 20, 2008

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead

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November 20, 2008

Student cashes in

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October 30, 2008
Stormers prevent Madison Tech player from scoring goal.

Gooaaaalll! Men’s Soccer blasts Madison Tech

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