Student reflects on hardship but promise in Syria
As texts go, it was plain and simple. Just three words. “Assad is gone.” Last December, Iman Alsharid, a Madison College alum, received that text from her husband, Chadi Alhaj Kadour. It was about the...
View ArticleReading, a habit to ring in the New Year
Name an activity that slows your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure and relaxes your muscles. Was reading your first answer? Probably not. It might surprise you to learn that reading offers...
View ArticleSeveral services are available to help you stay safe in winter
Welcome back to Madison College. Hopefully you had a great holiday break, and you are coming back refreshed and ready to take on the spring semester. During the school year, Public Safety will publish...
View ArticlePresentations mark Honors Program’s 10th year
The Madison College Honors Program held its 10th anniversary presentations on Dec. 6. Dr. Julia Haseleu, Honors Program Director, began with an introduction and opening remarks. “The Madison College...
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Hmong New Year Celebration
Madison College held a Hmong New Year celebration on Dec. 7 in the atrium of the Truax Campus. The event was organized by a team within the Division of College culture and climate, led by Vice...
View ArticleCommencement speaker thanks students and staff for his success
On Dec. 12, Madison College graduates were handed their certificates and diplomas during the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum. Alex Kaiser, the graduate speaker at...
View ArticleAI, the Academy Awards and all of us
The 97th Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, March 2. It wouldn’t be an Academy Awards show without some type of controversary, and this year, among other issues, the use of artificial...
View ArticleA few reminders from the Public Safety Office
A couple of friendly reminders to the campus community regarding some trends our officers have been noticing while out on patrol. • Tobacco products are prohibited on campus property. This includes...
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City’s mayor encourages students to get involved
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of the city of Madison, spoke to Madison College students, to emphasize the importance of voter registration and local government involvement in our communities. Speaking from...
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‘SOULful Joy” exhibit on display in Truax Gallery through Feb. 28
Madison College celebrated the opening of the fourth annual Dzigbodi Akyea art exhibit on Feb. 6 with an event hosted by the SOUL Affinity Group and the Division of College Culture and Climate. The...
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Channeling her voice
At an age when most of her friends were going to the mall, Rabecca “Becca” Schwarz was at home, building her YouTube channel. According to youtube.com, 97% of YouTube channels fail, mostly because of...
View ArticleStars shine bright on and off the stage
Though the spotlight burns brightest upon the stage — the actors who fill us with awe and move us to tears — there are just as many stars behind the scenes who empower them. Such is the case with...
View ArticleHorror movies a long-time passion for Madison College instructor
Most people can remember being sick at home as a kid watching a movie marathon on television. Madison College Professor John Opel first fell in love with movies in 1972 while battling swine flu. “It’s...
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Challenges pushed Ziggy Odogun to build a non-profit foundation
Everyone knows the feeling of being hit by one of life’s curveballs. Sudden loss and unexpected challenges are often destabilizing and overwhelming. Yet for innovator, speaker and ex-professional...
View ArticleHow to reach out for assistance on campus
Do you know phone numbers to call in an emergency? How about if you spill your coffee? Need to meet with a counselor? Below are some handy phone numbers to write down or keep in your phone. Police,...
View ArticleNational Library Week at Madison College
As we celebrate National Library Week, let us take a moment to appreciate the history behind this annual event. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association, National Library Week is a...
View ArticleCollege presidential search plans forums for end of March
With Dr. Jack Daniels retirement and Dr. Timothy Casper serving as interim president, Donald D. Dantzler, Jr., the Madison College Board of Trustees chair, recently shared an update on the presidential...
View ArticleCommunity support from Dane Street Outreach Services
Are you or someone you know sleeping in their car? Do you need help finding housing? Do you need medical support? Help with clothing, shoes or food? Check out Dane County Street Outreach Services. Dane...
View ArticleSTEM Academy student leads the ‘Growing Hope Garden’ project
Labor Day is a holiday that most Americans appreciate only after realizing it gives them a three-day weekend come September. But for STEM Academy student Rishab Kotte, this holiday involves more than a...
View ArticleWriter’s Life Series event looks at approaches to video storytelling
Last week’s Writer’s Life Lecture Series featured Washington Post and Reuters News Service video journalist Brad Horn, where he discussed the challenges of video journalism and gave tips on how to...
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