MATC Retirees Leave a Rich Legacy I congratulate and thank the 50 MATC faculty and staff who retired in 2006-07. They have enriched countless students. The new retirees include two longtime teachers who became senior college leaders. On June 29, Provost Jim Walsh ends a 32-year career at MATC, along with Dr. Karen Zwissler, dean of Business and Information Technology, completing a 34-year career with us. In this special summer edition of Communique, we look back at their accomplishments and wish them well. You'll also read about an amazing student project at the new Discovery World, along with a report on our inspiring spring commencement on May 19. Congratulations to the 1,700 newest MATC alumni. We expect great things from you. Darnell E. Cole President

June 2007 - In This Issue: Jim Walsh: Grateful for the Opportunities He was first hired as an LTE teacher in Liberal Arts and Sciences. On June 29, Provost Walsh ends a 32-year MATC career. Dr. Karen Zwissler: Always a Teacher She was the first hire for a new Fashion Merchandising associate degree program. On June 29, Dean Zwissler completes 34 years of MATC teaching and leading. Best Wishes to Christy Brown Executive Vice President and General Counsel Christy Brown is leaving MATC to become interim vice chancellor, Finance & Administrative Affairs, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. All Abuzz About HIVE Portfolio Night at Discovery World on May 3 showed off some absolutely dazzling student work. A Moving Spring Commencement In an especially uplifting ceremony, we granted about 1,700 degrees and diplomas at our spring commencement, May 19 at the Bradley Center. Board Report Dr. William Hughes, Greendale School District superintendent, is leaving the MATC Board to concentrate on implementing a newly passed referendum for his school district. Chris Susedik Guided Cuisine Restaurant We mourn the recent passing of Chris Susedik, Cuisine restaurant instructor. A New Gateway to Degree Programs Our new Prepared Learner Initiative offers students a new gateway into our associate degree programs. Click here for top of Communique Click here for Printer-friendly version