THE MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENT BI-WEEKLY PUBLICATION Volume 59, No. 12 M ay 10, 2018 matctimes360.com
Evidence that tech colleges are effective
Free dental care provides smiles for everyone
by Kirsten Schmitt Times Contributor
Associate degree and diploma HVAC students enjoy closing remarks while displaying their first-place trophy.
by Mara Cook Times Online Editor HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) instructor Doni Bartley has lead a team of students and staff to the Lennox VisionTech Conference for the last four years. Each year they attended they placed; two first places, and second and third places were achieved. This year there were 26 students and two staff members on the trip to the Wisconsin
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Dells in which the HVAC student organization won first place. “With the above average growth of the HVAC field, there are a lot of opportunities for a solid, rewarding and lucrative career,” said Bartley. The competition is double elimination, question and answer states of play. The entrants have a chance to go to break-out sessions before the competition starts, but the knowledge they attain in the classrooms are what they rely on the most.
MATC went up against eight to 10 tech colleges such as Blackhawk and Waukesha County. Bartley said, “This year the students made me very proud to bring the trophy back to campus.” Another thing that impressed Bartley was how the students worked together during the competition. “The dedication and drive they showed is a good reflection that they will succeed in their careers,” stated Bartley. Workers
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with this type of training are in such demand that a recent associate degree graduate in HVAC had five companies fighting for his employment, according to Bartley. So, if you are searching for a rewarding career that offers many job pathways, look into the HVAC program at MATC. The college offers the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology degree and the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician technical diploma.
Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) Foundation Mission of Mercy is offering free dental care on Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Dr. Lynn Lepak-McSorley, state chair of WDA Mission of Mercy and MATC faculty member, said the event “provides care to anyone who has difficulty getting in to see a dentist. Those who show up for care (children and adults) and don’t have any medically compromising conditions that would prohibit them from receiving care are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.” According to Dr. LepakMcSorley, the WDA Mission of Mercy held its first event in 2009 and it ran annually until 2016 when it became an every-otheryear event. She said, “This year’s event is the ninth WDA Mission of Mercy in Wisconsin.” Dr. Lepak-McSorley said, “More than 1,000 licensed dentists and dental hygienists, dental team members, students and faculty from MATC and other technical colleges and Marquette University School of Dentistry, along with general community volunteers, will be volunteering their time and skills to support this largescale dental clinic that will provide an estimated $1 million in free care to some 2,000 patients in just two days.” She continued, “Currently, we have five volunteers signed up who have identified their company or group as MATC in the registration process. As we are actively recruiting volunteers, this is a preliminary number that will change as we get closer to the event.” Doors open at 5:30 a.m. for the two-day, free dental clinic. There are no appointments. It is first come, first served; there are no eligibility or income requirements. Dr. LepakMcSorley said, “This year, the WDA Foundation is generously covering the cost of parking for volunteers and patients at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds, 8200 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis.” For more information, check out the Mission of Mercy website at www.wda.org/wdafoundation/mission-of-mercy.
Have a fun and safe summer!
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STUDENT LEGAL CLINIC
Phishing: Don’t get caught by Kimberly Gilmartin
Students are a prime target for phishing scams. Phishing is a term used to describe a method of social engineering wherein the sender attempts to trick people into disclosing private information.This is done by sending a phony email or text, typically offering easy ways to make money, which appears to be from a reputable source. The information you provide can then be used for theft of your identity, which could allow the sender to accomplish things like draining your bank account or opening credit cards in your name. Even if an email or text request looks sincere, be skeptical and look for these warning signs: • The message is spontaneous and asks you to update, confirm or reveal personal identity information, passwords or credit card information • The tone of the message is worded with a sense of urgency • The “from” or “reply-to” address looks unusual • The website mentioned doesn’t have an “s” after “http” (for example, https://) • There are multiple grammar or spelling errors Phishing schemes will continue to get more complex and harder to detect. Do not send sensitive information via email or text. If it is absolutely necessary, verify the person or company you are sending it to and start a new message instead of replying to an existing thread. When in doubt, delete any email or text you suspect could be phishing. You may also report any phishing to reportphishing@ antiphishing.org. The Anti-Phishing Working Group is a group of internet service providers, law enforcement agencies, security vendors and financial institutions who utilize these reports to combat phishing. Editor’s Note: The Legal Clinic is a service for students approved by the editor-in-chief.
Calendar of events
(MK) = Downtown Milwaukee Campus, (MQ) = Mequon Campus, (OC) = Oak Creek Campus, (WA) = West Allis Campus Thursday, May 11 6 p.m. Commencement Ceremony. UWMilwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Friday, May 18 Final Day of Spring Semester.
January 2 - 17, 2019 Ghana Study Abroad Contact Barbara Surwillo, 414-297-8014 or surwilb@matc. edu, now for information. Open to all students a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. $3995
InternConnect
Ask the JOBshop – What we offer Dear JOBshop/InternConnect office, I’m a new Promise student here at MATC. I saw your office for the first time the other day and I was wondering what it is that you do and how you can help me. Thanks! Susie Q. Dear Susie, Thanks for the great question. Surprisingly the number one question that we get in our office is that exact question, and the short answer is: We provide resources to meet any job or career needs you might have. That’s just the short answer; we do many things for you during your time at MATC that can help you in the job market. One of our main resources is our job board website, WisconsinTechConnect.com. TechConnect is a website that is exclusively for students and graduates of the technical colleges here in Wisconsin, and it lists everything from part-time work for while you’re in school to
opportunities to start your career when you graduate. Employers know of our many different programs and are looking to hire students like you because they know you have the experience they’re looking for. Plus, since TechConnect is only for students and graduates, you don’t have to compete with all the other job seekers in Milwaukee when you apply for those jobs. Another great set of resources we offer are events, which we organize all year long. We usually start off the school year with our “jobs for students” job fair, focused on finding you an entrylevel part-time job that requires little to no experience, and that will be manageable while you’re in school. We’ll also host various job fairs focused by industry, like our manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, and healthcare job fairs. It’s not all about job fairs, either; we’ll have different workshops during the school year too. Some of our workshops focus on writing and critiquing
your résumé and cover letter, while others offer you a chance to do mock interviews. Our career readiness week at the end of the year is a whole series of workshops that helps prepare graduates to join the workforce. Really Susie, I could go on and on with the different ways we could help you, but ultimately, I would suggest either stopping in our office to talk with us or checking out our website. Although the school year is coming to an end, we’re really excited for the new school year next fall, when we’ll be rolling out even more resources for you, like our workshops on soft skills, internships and our new InterviewStream software, which is an online mock interview site that can help you prepare for any big interviews you might have coming up. Have a great summer, Susie! Jim Fall Have a job or career-related question you need answered? Email us at jobshop@matc.edu.
Tutoring Corner Go old-school when studying for exams Finish this song, if you can: A BCDEFGHIJKL-M-N-OP…? Is the melody now stuck in your head? How about this poem: I before e except after c or when sounding like a in ________ and _____. How old were you when you learned this gem? The mind loves to learn songs, poems and all sorts of quirky expressions – and they can stay with you a lifetime. These oldschool cheats are “mnemonics,” or memory aids, and we highly recommend using them when studying for exams.
For example, the order of operations for math is: parentheses, exponents, multiply, divide, add and subtract, made easier to remember when you substitute: Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally. When you are learning to type on a computer keyboard, you can make sure you practice hitting every letter by typing the sentence: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. (Graphic designers can also use that one to test for font readability.)
This trick is for those who have to remember the order of color coding on electronic resistors: black, blue, red, orange, yellow, green, brown, violet, gray, white, silver and gold, or: Bad beer rots our young guts but vodka goes well (in) silver goblets. OK, that last one may be a bit too quirky. The best part is that you can make up your own expressions, rhymes or ditties – ones that will be even easier for you to remember because you created them. Time to bust out those mad rap skills!
We miss the hallway chatter
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by Times Editorial Board It’s no secret that we live in a fast-paced world. Everything around us is ever-changing, and in order to keep up you have to adjust with the “waves” of the water. That’s the name of the game, either get in or you just might be out. Have you noticed a change in the demographic of MATC? The building structure is the same, the classrooms haven’t changed very much, but the number of frantic students rushing to class, the sometimesobnoxious laughter and chattering in the halls seems to have dissipated. The question is why? What’s going on at MATC? It was brought to our attention that MATC is currently down in enrollment. The question is why? Other institutions continue to maintain or even seem to have increased their enrollment. Why is that? Is it something that MATC is, or is not, doing? Why would the hallways of our institution be sparse? MATC is a premier technical college with outstanding programs, and many students land jobs right after graduation. It would
seem that prospects would be knocking the doors down to get into one of MATC’s pillar programs. With costs way below an average course at a four-year institution, and access to scholarships and grants, it just makes sense to enroll here. Obviously, there is more to it than that. Well, in an editorial meeting it dawned on us that MATC and all its greatness takes a more archaic approach to its advertising and marketing, or lack thereof. It appears that Milwaukee Area Technical College relies heavily on its reputation, being that this institution has some of the best instructors in the Midwest, and offers amazing nursing, barber, cosmetology and culinary programs. Although, what new programs have been added to entice the millennials? With Generation Z looking into college options and career choices, is MATC offering new, innovative courses and programs that are appealing to that generation? Sure, we have programs such as nursing that have a long waiting list, on the other spectrum, programs
such as Interior Design are only offered at one of the four campuses and seems to struggle to keep all classes in the program full. The Interior Design program, as wonderful as it is, is structured around software that is slowly but surely phasing out of the interior design and architecture world. Most design and architecture firms don’t even use the software that continues to be taught. Class sizes are becoming smaller, and more than half of the staff are part-time instructors. So, causes of the enrollment drop could be no new, innovative programs, or programs that aren’t teaching the most recent technology so that graduates can confidently compete in the workforce. It dawned on us that a lot of institutions run some pretty intriguing commercials and ads. One in particular showcases an individual in pursuit of landing a job, with socks that stand out to represent respect for and pride in their alma mater, showing confidence that they are going to land the position applied for because they trust in the education they’ve received. Or there’s the commercial where
the college uses one of its own to instill some unfounded confidence in the couch potato, or average Joe Smith, complacent with life and no thoughts of their future because of their current circumstances. As the student expresses life’s trials and tribulations with an abundance of confidence, and pleasant aggression, she shouts repeatedly, “If I can do it, you can do it too!” Of course, there are billboards and commercials that reiterate that you are not just a number, and the jingles that express that you’ll find your career with them. The list goes on. When you think about it, is there a commercial, billboard or jingle that sticks in your mind for MATC; not ours. We couldn’t think of a clever billboard or marketing approach that was used to engage future students. So maybe this is the issue?! As stated previously, you must move with the waves of the water. As times change you must change. Not to take away from MATC as an institution, for it has stood on an amazing foundation, and offers some programs second to none. It is just time to have a sit-down at
the round table where great minds gather, and initiate some awesome tactics to recruit future students. By no means do we feel that MATC is in a compromising situation, or in danger of becoming obsolete, although the potential enrollment for such a wonderful college far exceeds where it currently is. There is also that good, old fashion word-of-mouth from faculty and students that too could help to increase the enrollment. Let’s us talk about the great experiences we’ve had, the plethora of opportunities for community engagement, school club and organization participation, the friendships we’ve made, and most of all, the take-aways from our education. All things that change and enhance lives. With the recipe of more advertisement, awesome curriculum, outstanding staff, and word-of-mouth from our trusted students, MATC is a shoo-in to rise to the top. So, let’s all do our part, and get in touch with some decision makers, because we miss the hallway chatter!
A fond farewell: Editor-in-Chief’s final words
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by Charita Ford Times Editor-in-Chief I’ll be honest. I procrastinated on writing this piece because I realize what it means. I realize that this farewell represents the literal and figurative closing of a chapter in my life. I am forced to leave the comfort, support and camaraderie that I have known and come to rely on. When I first enrolled at MATC in January of 2015 it was because I was searching. Prior to 2015 I worked as a real estate agent and I was actually pretty good at it. I was in a wonderful point in my career where I started to receive referrals, I was respected by colleagues and friends, and I actually knew what I was doing. But something was nagging at me, I wanted to do more. I always had this dream of being on the radio and in the entertainment field. I kept it a secret from most people because it was not practical and it sounded silly to “chase my dreams.” So it was a shock to most people around me when I announced my retirement from real estate in the fall of 2014. I will be honest. I did not know exactly where to go or how to start. I couldn’t find any roadmap for starting the journey to living your dreams. But life has a funny way of rising up to meet your expectations. One night I entered “radio broadcast degree milwaukee” into a search engine and the MATC audio production program was first in the search. I clicked the link and I was intrigued. I knew I had zero background in music and production, but from my research I knew that having a foundation of knowledge in audio and recording could only help me in my goals. So I applied right away, was admitted, and had a schedule for classes. I had no clue about music notes, setting up a drum kit or anything about recording but I showed up to class. I was not sure exactly how this would fit into the story of my life, but after my first semester of classes I was
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My MATC Times Editorial Board: Mara Cook, Online Editor; Lucia Balistreri, Assistant Photo Editor; Lauren Adlam, Photo Editor; Kourtney Stevens, Opinions Editor; Hannah Stoffield, Features Editor. Also pictured: Bob Hanson, faculty adviser. To my editorial board: I could not have led this newspaper without you. We proved that a group of women could get to together and take this paper to the next level. I am so proud of the respect and support that our group displays. We killed the stereotype that women are catty and can’t work together. What I would give for another year with my girls. I love you. I appreciate you. I thank you. certain I was doing the right thing. Even though many people around me could not connect the dots on leaving a real estate career behind, enrolling in a technical college and starting a whole new career – I know that enrolling at MATC is one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Naturally the coursework provided a huge boost in my confidence along with my career preparation, but the relationships that I have built and the connections I formed are priceless. So it is only fitting that I name and thank all of those who supported me on the journey to living my dream.
Instructors: Matthew Smith - Thank you for spending so much time getting me audio ready. Benjamin Hans - Thank you for all of the opportunities you helped me secure. Jody Balzer - I hated math before you. Thank you for teaching me the language. Dr. Liana Odrcic - Your summer English changed my life in ways you never knew. Thank you. Jennifer Medved - To the coolest library librarian and instructor. Thank you. Paul Walenta - Thank you for giving me that extra push I needed to cross the finish line. Ms. Rachael Koppel - The
tools and skills I learned in your class I use almost each day. Thank you. Advisers: Bob Hanson - Thank you for seeing something in me and always believing in me and knowing that I could do more even when I did not think I could. You knew from a writer, I could become an editor, from an editor to a business manager, and ultimately editor-in-chief. James Reith - Thank you for leading me when I had no clue on when, where or how to start. Jenny McGilligan - Your advising started with career and internships, but has extended far beyond. Thank you.
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What are your plans for after the semester? “Finishing my last semester in the nursing program and studying for the NCLEX RN Exam all summer. ”
Samantha Abrica Registered Nursing Program
“After this semester, I am looking forward to working at a golf course, going to Summerfest with friends, and my sister’s wedding.”
Marissa Fecteau Dental Hygiene Program
Adriana Graf
“I will be studying abroad in Guatemala for three weeks after this semester.”
Teacher Education Program
“After this semester, I plan to finish school and eventually open my own business.” Nick Strong Culinary Arts Program
“After this semester, I am going to work a lot and pick up overtime while I have more time.”
“I’m getting married July 28!”
Ivan Carreto Electronic Fundamentals Technical Diploma Program
Gold Sambo Cosmetology Program
“After this semester, I am looking forward to working full time as a dental assistant.” Tony Rutzinski
Doumesha Brown
Dental Hygiene Program
Nursing Program
“When the semester is over I’m going to take a break from school over the summer and work full time at the day care. In the fall, I plan to be back in school.”
Photos by PHOTO-173 Photojournalism students: Maria Christianson, Matthew Dahl, Asiya Mohamed, Jessica Schuerman and Carol Starr.
Mastersons, a duo you don’t want to miss by Hannah Stoffield Times Scene Editor
The Mastersons, a husbandwife duo from Brooklyn, took the stage around 8 o’clock in the evening on March 30 at the Pabst Theater. They dressed in fancy outfits with a little country-chic style prominent to the audience. Chris and Eleanor Masterson have been together for years, sharing a common love of making music. They are also a part of Steve Earle’s band, The Dukes, so they took the stage a second time with him.
Lord Huron rocked the crowd at the Riverside Theater on April 23.
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Lord Huron, a memorable mashup by Hannah Stoffield Times Scene Editor
The folk-indie-rock-fusion band Lord Huron headlined at the Riverside Theater on April 23, offering a distinct mashup of memorable harmonies, thoughtprovoking lyrics and jamming acoustics. The opening act, In Tall Buildings, a familiar face in the Milwaukee area that last played at the Backroom @ Collectivo, was even better the second time. Their heavy bass and creative
beats kept the audience wanting more. Once they ended their set, the audience definitely wanted an encore. Once Lord Huron took the stage, frontman Ben Schneider and the rest of the band took us on a journey through the unknown. Their new album, “Vide Noir,” psychedelic and a little edgier than their last album, was definitely prominent at their show. The audience was very happy to hear songs like, “Frozen Pines,” “La Belle Fleur Sauvage,” and “Time to Run” from their old
albums. From the crowd’s response, I would describe the performance as electrifying. You could feel it in the air how passionate Lord Huron was about making sure the audience was having a good time. Their music, upbeat and foot-stomping entertainment definitely made the night. “Vide Noir” is available now on iTunes, Spotify and other music streaming services. Visit lordhuron.com to purchase CDs, vinyls and other merchandise.
The Mastersons’ music, sharing the styles of Lady Antebellum and First Aid Kit, had the audience clapping along the entire show. Their beautiful voices meshed well together. You couldn’t help but sing along. The show was great. It was very upbeat and you were instantly embraced into their love for music. The Mastersons are definitely a duo you don’t want to miss. Their new album, “Transient Lullaby,” is available now on iTunes, Spotify and pretty much everywhere you can purchase and stream music.
Michael Pink wows crowds with rendition of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Hannah Stoffield Times Scene Editor Michael Pink has been known for creating and choreographing beautiful retellings of classic fairy tales such as “Peter Pan,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “Snow White.” He pleased audiences with his new retelling of “Beauty and the Beast.” The ballet was performed April 12-15 at the Marcus Center. He follows the original French tale more than the Disney classic, but changes the plot. Instead of just being turned into a beast, better yet, he is strangled by rose vines that grow stronger until he finally finds his true love. The main characters,
Belle (Annia Hidalgo), Beast (Patrick Howell), The Prince (Timothy O’ Donnell), Maurice (Davit Hovhannisyan) and The Enchantress (Lizzie Tripp), were magnificent and moving with a grand and lively company. Their dancing was graceful and powerful. The music had elements of the original score with the creativity of composer Philip Feeney’s original work. The fantastic collaboration of the cast, crew and staff was phenomenal. “Beauty and the Beast” was a family event that should not be missed. Audiences cannot wait for what Michael Pink and the Milwaukee Ballet will create next.
Vivian Beckley, a blueprint for success by Rocio Padilla Times Staff Reporter
Maybe it’s a common misconception, but everyone tends to think interesting people only exist in Hollywood shows in the form of celebrities and documentary subjects seen on Vice. In reality however, you can find them right next to you on the bus. Vivian E. Beckley is such a person; she is a communications instructor at the Downtown Milwaukee campus who is set to retire in May. Before that however, she had the time to sit down and have a conversation with the MATC Times. Beckley is a Milwaukee native, and started out working for the American Can Company when she was 17. In 1953 she graduated from North Division High School. Working third shift allowed her to work her way through school and attend MATC from 1967 to 1969 and later transfer to the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor’s of Science in English. She worked her way through school like most students at MATC, and became the first African-American inspector for American Can. In 1984 her education career
began when she was hired by Milwaukee Public Schools as a teacher of Language Arts and Social Studies to seventh and eighth graders. She recalls this time fondly, and liked it so much she worked for MPS for 17 years, and even got her master’s in education in 1990. By the end of her run with MPS and her retirement in 2000, she was assistant principal at her school. All the while she worked part time at MATC, as she needed an extra job for her family. She has been with MATC for 26 years, and is always impressed with the hardworking night students. Beckley also sang praise of fellow instructors at MATC, such as Anita Thompson, an instructor back when she had first started out, now retired, who took her under her wing and was her mentor, taught her how to get along with others. After her retirement, Beckley plans to keep volunteering at Lewis and Tom Community Center, and get back into golfing. She looks forward to a well-deserved break. “I’ll be 84 this year, that’s kind of old, don’t you think?” she tells me, as she reminisced on her journey. She will miss being busy, as
she loves to have things to do, and does not want to, “ just watch TV, getting fat,” she said sternly, and although she will have the occasional drink, she is determined to keep healthy and enjoy her retirement. Beckley’s parting advice to all students: Attendance is always important. Go to school on time, and keep your behavior and attitude positive. She proudly exclaims, “I graduated from here, you can too.” She stressed how she hoped MATC keeps the programs so helpful to students, and hoped all students took her advice to heart. “Just be something,” she said, “be somebody. If you start something, be sure to finish it.” Beckley’s happy for herself, satisfied with what she has accomplished and proud of coming to MATC and leaving happy. If her story sounds familiar it may be because so many of us work a third shift, or a day job, and come to school part time. Many of us are working just like Beckley back in 1953 toward a better future. Beckley’s story is testament of the ultimate goal to reach, a lesson to anyone working toward success. She made it, and we definitely can too.
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After 26 years, soon-to-be-retiring, communications instructor Vivian Beckley’s story inspires all.
A salute to our May 2018 Veteran graduates Cary A. Van Aacken Fiona Abbott Heather L. Applebee Doni W. Bartley Thomas Edwad Bernier Manuel Carl Blackmon Kevin Mark Blazei Joseph A. Coley James R. Crawford Adan Ollarzabal-Delacruz Michael Eugene Durkin David A. Engstrom David J. Firth Thomas S. Gabik Joseph Robert Gajewski Alan M. Grabowski Christa Lee Grajek Rona Magsalin Gutierrez Dustin J. Harvey Robert P. Iverson
Sam Jones Lanika N. Kingsby Tyler S. Lubbers Tracy McGowan Christopher James Olson Alvin E. Osterndorff Michael J. Rembalski Aaron Michael Rendler Justin Taro Roloff Ryan Jacob Schilz Lawrence Dana Schimke, Jr. Korey Lyle Smith Lisa Solomon-Rash Shawn L. Stembridge Jody Marie Strnad Christopher Martinez Vazquez Luis C. Verdecias James W. Voith Peter Charles Yachinich Ashley Dawn Zamora
Students get topping on an important topic
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MATC, zoo keepers of family fun Families from all over the area visit the Milwaukee County Zoo for a Family Fun Day, where volunteers from MATC ran various activities on Sunday, April 22. Activities included face painting, portrait sketches, and several carnival-inspired games for the entire family to enjoy.
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Financial information topped off with ice cream was the doubleheader hosted by Oak Creek student government on April 25 at the Oak Creek campus.
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Seed your way to spring MATC Seed Library opened April 9 at the Mequon campus and offers seeds from four different sources.
by Kirsten Schmitt Times Contributor
A new kind of library opened on April 9 at the Mequon campus. The MATC Seed Library was introduced to approximately 135 students, faculty, staff and the community on Seed Day. According to campus and interlibrary loan librarian, Kathy Blume, “Since the MATC Seed Library opened on April 9, we have had approximately
80 campus and community members visit the Mequon Campus Library to pick up seeds, which are free and available during the library’s regular business hours. In the first three weeks of the Seed Library, we have handed out over 380 packs of seeds. And the responses from those who have visited our seed lending library have been overwhelmingly positive.” Blume said, “The Mequon Campus Library and
Horticulture program have teamed up to create the MATC Seed Library. Seed libraries are a growing (pun intended) trend in public libraries, but to the best of my knowledge, MATC’s Seed Library is the only seed library in an academic library in Wisconsin.” Blume continued, “It had been casually discussed for years and thankfully librarian Barbara Bythell and Horticulture instructor Laurie Weiss got together to discuss the concept,
Students stop and shop for opportunity at Employer Marketplace
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On March 22, the MATC JOBshop sponsored an Employer Marketplace held in the downtown Milwaukee campus S Building in the second floor atrium. Representatives from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections, Southwest Key Programs – Youth Mentoring Programs and Allied Health Group staffed tables with information for students interested in careers in corrections, mentoring and health fields.
they took the initiative, and got it off the ground. Their excitement and passion that surrounded the idea were palpable. Barbara and Laurie’s energy, passion, hard work and commitment to this seed library is what makes this project such a success. And they keep coming up with new and exciting ideas, such as Barbara’s suggestion to have Seed Day.” “The concept of a seed library is certainly not something the MATC Library can take credit for. Libraries as distributors of seeds is a movement that has been taking place for almost a decade and is unquestionably increasing in popularity. The premise of a seed library is explained well by our seed donor, Seed Savers Exchange, which says seed sharing helps ‘conserve and promote America’s culturally diverse but endangered garden and food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, growing, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants. Together, we can ensure these varieties are around for generations to come.’ We are supporting this mission by sharing seeds and hopefully keeping certain varieties of seeds in circulation which perhaps would threaten to become extinct otherwise. There are hundreds of seed libraries throughout the United States, with the overwhelming majority of them existing in public libraries,” Blume said. Sam Rosenthal, Horticulture program, said, “The reason I got involved with the seed library project is because it does something so simple, but so necessary. It gives us a tangible link to our past and the sense that we have a say in our future. Most of the plants we have are heirlooms, meaning they have been pure bred for generations. Anyone who gets seed from us is holding a copy of the same plant that someone else had potentially thousands of years ago. People spread apart by time but connected by the same smells, tastes and colors,” he said. “One reason our
generous donors do what they do is because they want to see all these different varieties of vegetables and flowers and fruits continue to exist in the future. By lending and recollecting seed we are ensuring the genetics of these plants are preserved for future generations. I was so lucky to have worked with such hard-working, dedicated people and I encourage anyone who is interested in being a part of this project to stop in the Mequon campus library anytime.” The seeds were donated by four different donors. Blume explained, “The Hudson Valley Seed Company, has donated seeds to us through their Seed Donation program. Seed Savers Exchange, which is a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to preserve heirloom seeds, has contributed seeds for our library. The Goldman Lab/Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) at the University of Wisconsin Horticulture Department, has provided us with seed donations in addition to technical support. And locally, the Mequon Nature Preserve has also generously supplied seeds for us to share with our users. We certainly appreciate the generosity of our seed donors and our seed library would not exist without them.” The MATC Seed Library is open not only to MATC students, faculty and staff, but also open to the public, according to Blume. The Seed Library will be open through the end of the spring semester. Blume said, “Our intent is to keep the Seed Library going and growing indefinitely. Ideally, those who ‘check out’ seeds from us in the spring will have seeds from those same plants in the fall. And we are inviting those ‘seed stewards’ to return a sampling of those seeds to us in the fall, so that we can keep the MATC Seed Library a bustling success.” For more information on the MATC Seed Library and a list of current seeds, check out https:// guides.matc.ed/seedlibrary, which was created by Bythell.
Stormers shut out Bryant and Stratton
by Lauren Adlam Times Photography Editor April 26 the MATC Stormers men’s baseball team took on Bryant and Stratton College. It was a great day out for baseball
and a great day for the team as well. They defeated Bryant and Stratton 4-0. The team showed a lot of chemistry on the field and in the dugout, they played awesome and were able to come out on top. Great game, guys!
Stormer pitcher #19 Tyler Mauch demonstrates great form with his pitching.
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Come with me on a culinary journey by Charita Ford Times Editor-in-Cheif
For the past six years the annual Five Star Food and Wine evening has served as a open door to the MATC experience for community members, partners and supporters to touch, taste, and test the fruits of labor from the college’s best and brightest. The event brings together the collective power of students under the direction of faculty in the Hospitality programs: Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, Meeting and Event Management, along with Hotel/Hospitality and Culinary Management. The event not only enables students to bring their academic preparation to life but also serves as a huge fundraiser for scholarships. This year’s event raised over $17,000 toward those goals. This year I invite you to come along with me as I recap my culinary journey of taste-testing stations at this year’s event. 1. Chef Moran – Swedish Style Seafood First stop on my culinary journey was a literal seafood feast. I started my journey with a serving of poached shrimp with Swedish mustard sauce – a sublime balance of savory and tangy. The raw oysters on the half shell were plump, fresh and easy on the palette. In my opinion, the only missing elements were a dab of horseradish and a dash of hot sauce. 2. Chef Dess – Charcutererie/Fromage/ Antipasta For those of us new to French cuisine, charcuterie pronounced [shahr – koo – tuh – ree] is a style of cooking showcasing prepared meat delicacies like bacon, ham and sausages. This station had a smorgasbord of epic proportion: meats, cheeses, vegetables and pastas. My favorites were the olives in all varieties, the pepperoncini peppers along with creamy brie and goat cheese. I thought at any moment the station staff would catch on to my never-ending olive eating.
3. Chef Dess – Carvery Oh, the carvery – a carnivore’s paradise. This station was an emporium of delectable gourmet carvings of all kinds: beef, turkey, lamb and pork with homemade dipping sauces. My meat love affair – the juicy beef tenderloin accompanied with fig and wine side sauce.
4. Chef Reiss – Middle Eastern Any Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant within miles could not have served up a better spread of cuisine. My pick of the night – lamb schwarma with falafel and hummus. The lamb was perfectly roasted with a hint of ethnic spice, the falafel was moist on the inside with a slightly crunchy exterior and the hummus was the perfect accompaniment.
5. Chef Barton – Spanish Tapas My hands down “don’t stop til you get enough” vote goes to the croquetas de jamon (Spanish ham croquettes). A surprising culinary grand slam with tender ham in a crispy, fried breadcrumb coating. My runner-up – the gambas al ajillo (chile garlic shrimp).
6. Chef Schneider and Chef Fogle – European Café My excitement was truly met and exceeded at the European Café. I must admit that by this time my mind was saying “yes” while my tummy was screaming “no!” But a journey like this one was not made for quitters, especially for a dessert lover like me. This station featured artisan bread and bakery dishes with creative inspirations. My sweet treat – the tropical fruit verrine, a French dessert achieved by layering alternating ingredients into a single-serve glass or container.
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Sandra Williamson, Culinary Arts, flips mixed vegetables in a pan as part of the chile garlic shrimp dish served in the Spanish tapas room.
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Bethany Vanderhoof is impressed by the baking students’ craft.
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Nubia Sims, Culinary Arts program, serves crab cakes with pickled vegetables at the Five Star event.
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At the Middle Eastern station, lamb schwarma is cut and served on pita.