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Ratni (Kimi) Polk, an MATC student from Germany
Student Spotlight: It’s never too late to continue your education
West Allis Student Government President Kimberly Haynes talks with Times staff member Warren Murphy.
Student Spotlight: Getting to know two student leaders
Brandin (left) and John Podziemski pose in front of MATCs Childcare Center.
From the MATC Childcare Center to NBA stardom
Zanaia Joshua (R) and Julia Ramirez Miranda (L) order drinks at Best Place Coffee.
Best Place Coffee – a Shakespearian dream
Students playing a round of pool in the Cyber Cafe at the Oak Creek campus on a Monday in September
Oak Creek Campus hang out spaces
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
Alum and former commencement speakers life saving decision
Alum and former commencement speaker’s life saving decision
Brandin (left) and John Podziemski pose in front of MATCs Childcare Center.
From the MATC Childcare Center to NBA stardom
The Stormers’ celebrate during their September 1, game against Bay College at the Stormer Invitational.
Stormers serving up success
Stormers players rally together during a halftime huddle on their road to the teams first NJCAA National Championship.
MATC celebrates 2023 national champions
A large second-half vaults Marquette past St. Johns in the second round of the Big East Tournament
A large second-half vaults Marquette past St. Johns in the second round of the Big East Tournament
First round of the Big East Tournament starts off with a disappointing week for Seton Hall
First round of the Big East Tournament starts off with a disappointing week for Seton Hall
MATC Presidents Award Winner Leslie Garcia Ramirez, Television and Video Production Associate Degree. Photo courtesy of MATC photographer/videographer Timothy Evans
MATC students receive academic honors
Rohingya Student Association Executive Board (left to right): Muhammad Syafiq Hashim (Treasurer), Zar Ni Ko (President), Khin Nu (Event Coordinator), Khin Maung Aye (Secretary), not pictured: Nur Yasmin Omar (Vice President) 
MATC celebrates America’s first Rohingya Student Association
We are still here: A visual celebration of Indigenous resilience
We are still here: A visual celebration of Indigenous resilience
Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio via Pexels.
‘Tis the season of giving
3D views of the new Student Center Rec Lounge & Convenience Store on the third floor of the S Building Downtown. Rendering by Quorum Architects, Inc.
Anticipation builds for new student hang out space at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus
King Tutankhamun, a 9-year-old who was made king, is on display at the Baird Center in Milwaukee. Photo courtesy of Beyond King Tut
Mysteries of a boy made king – King Tut
I think our minds have soulmates
I think our minds have soulmates
Poets and fans gather at The Q on a Tuesday night for Food for Thought, Poetry for the Soul.
Poetry that’s raw and real – sharing truths through the spoken word
Pondering Poetry – Itll get better
Pondering Poetry – It’ll get better
Photojournalist Gideon Verdin-Williams, (DJ Gideon/DJ GidMoney) is a co-founder of Poetry for the Soul.
Meet DJ Gideon, co-founder of Poetry for the Soul
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 5
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 5
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 4
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 4
Halloween movies for a scary good time
Halloween movies for a scary good time
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 3
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 3
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 2
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 2
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?
Statue at Morehouse Colleges Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
Americans still dream of a brighter future 60 years after the March on Washington
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner Question: Once I’m offered a job, what questions should I ask before accepting it?
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Preparing for an Interview
Photo Courtesy of Alex Green Photography, via Pexels.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Image provided by the CareerHub
Career Corner: Discover Handshake your all-in-one career platform at MATC!
New Citizen Recognition and Resource Event – Walker’s Square
Graphic provided by Student Life
Thankful Thursday – Mequon Campus
Graphic provided by Student Life
Wisconsin Tribal Legacy Event – Oak Creek Campus
Students register for classes
Students register for classes
Graphic provided by Student Life
Blood Drive with Versiti and Student Life – West Allis Campus
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
Image provided by the CareerHub
Career Corner: Discover Handshake your all-in-one career platform at MATC!
This graphic was provided by the CareerHub.
Resume Workshop – Downtown Campus on Wednesday
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Top 10 Tips for student resumes
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
Photo Courtesy of Alex Green Photography, via Pexels.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Photo by Beau Humphries and Cierra Pleshette
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters
Diet Detective is an anonymous column written by dietetics students at MATC West Allis.  
Diet Detectives: Are protein shakes bad for you?
Diet Detectives – Is sodium really bad for you?
The food pantry, located inside the Student Resource Center, (S215), is open on Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesday/Thursdays from 10a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pantry helping to tackle food insecurity
Moroccan Goat Tagine with Toasted Nut Couscous
Moroccan Goat Tagine with Toasted Nut Couscous
Diet Detectives
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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Antoinette Jackson, from Student Life, reads to children from the MATC child care center at the West Allis Campus, during story hour on Nov. 5, with children’s books from the library’s new Family Literacy Collection.

[Photo] MATC encourages family literacy

by Valerie Evans, Times Staff Photographer
January 24, 2019
west apples

[Photo] West Allis celebrates National Apple Day

December 13, 2018
Jim Wand at the West Allis Campus performs a group demonstration on Oct. 2.

[Photo] Jim Wand returns to West Allis Campus once more

November 15, 2018
On Sept. 12, West Allis Campus celebrated “Back to School” with activities in the cafeteria. Students participated in jump-rope and Hula-Hoop competitions and won prizes. Student Government members were on hand to encourage new membership and several new applications were received.

[Photo] Campus Life: In Photos

by Times Contributor
October 31, 2018
On Jan. 24, the Weld Club at the West Allis campus celebrated “National Peanut Butter Day” by giving away peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to students passing by the cafeteria. In addition, they brought some of their weld creations to show off the skills they have acquired in their program.

[Photo] Weld Club sponsors PBJ day

February 22, 2018
Jenny McGilligan(left) and Martha Miller are ready to help students with various internship opportunities.

[Photo] Connecting students like never before

by Jacquelyne Daniels , Times Staff Reporter
October 12, 2017
SGA with Al

[Photo] Students donate time, money to Robyn’s Nest

October 3, 2017
Students, staff and faculty look on as Cathy Lechmaier Makers Space ribbon-cutting ceremony commences.

[Photo] Makers Space: A dedication to Cathy Lechmaier

July 6, 2017
West Allis Campus Student Government members and volunteers (L-R) Kati Huisheere; Benita Oatis; Jarvis Harmon; Jacquelinne Coel, president West Campus SGA; Amber Joshway; Jamie Lassa; Angela Amborn; Irina Javorek; and Willie Robinson proudly presented a check for a donation to the Hunger Task Force, which was matched, bringing the total donation to $1,000.

[Photo] Student Government donates time and money to Hunger Task Force

March 22, 2016
Check out the hidden benefits of your Stormer Pass.

[Photo] MATC Stormer Pass, more than just an ID

February 11, 2016
Kevin Richter

[Photo] Your Student Government presidents

by Kirsten Schmitt, Times Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2015
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[Photo]

Oak Creek Student Government President Ernesto Gonzales II.

[Photo] Gonzales takes the reins as Oak Creek campus president

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2015
Mequon Student Government President Robb R. Rusch.

[Photo] Mequon names new student government officers

April 21, 2015
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