Thinking Ahead Planning and work already have started for summer and next fall. Students need to know about important upcoming dates and events. MATC needs your help in spreading the word. Here are the highlights. Advising Days - Please encourage all returning program students to meet with their program advisor (usually their lead faculty member) to plan next semester's schedule. Priority Registration - April 14 - 21. Returning program students were able to get their preferred classes, times and campuses when they registered early. Open Registration - began April 21. Non-program and new students can register for classes. Online schedules - Class schedules for summer and fall are available online through matc.edu. Printed schedules - are available at all campuses. Summer school - starts June 9. Please remind students that this is a great way to fulfill their general studies requirements. Also, summer is a perfect time for undeclared students to sample possible careers. As always, I appreciate your help in our big push to spring commencement. Darnell E. Cole President

April 2008 Welcome New Board Members At the March 15 meeting of our District Board Appointment Committee, two new District Board members were appointed, and incumbent board member Lauren Baker was reappointed. Milwaukee Enterprise Centers Update MATC has issued a request for proposals to purchase and redevelop Milwaukee Enterprise Center-North (MEC North). Graduation News James McCaslin, president and COO of Harley-Davidson Motor Co., has graciously accepted our invitation as keynote speaker at spring commencement on Thursday, May 22 at the Bradley Center. Electrifying Teamwork This semester, Oak Creek Campus teamed up with engineering students from Marquette University on a project that was literally electrifying. Interior Design Students Triumph MATC Interior Design students flexed their creative muscles in winning the Milwaukee NARI Interior Design competition at the February home remodeling show. Absolutely Delectable We showcased the culinary creativity of our students and faculty at a Five Star Food and Wine event on March 10 at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus. Respite for Some Special Parents Parents of about 60 children with special needs were able to take a Saturday afternoon break recently, thanks to about 60 Health Occupations students and faculty. Click here for top of Communique Click here for Printer-friendly version