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The Madison College Foundation BulletinQuarterly Newsletter: Spring 2021Dear Friends,It feels hard to believe that it has been a full year since we learned of theCoronavirus and our lives changed forever. We know that for so many in thecommunity this has meant hardship and heartbreak and we recognize the greatloss so many have experienced.Here at the Foundation we have navigated the challenges of working remotely,adapting our operations to ensure that we meet the changing needs our studentsface. We continue to both help those with unexpected expenses stay in schooland provide scholarships to those who need a helping hand to achieve theirdreams. We are proud to support the hard work of our students who decide toinvest in themselves at Madison College and we are grateful for yourpartnership!We look forward to continuing this work together.Gratefully,
Tammy ThayerFoundation CEOtthayer2@madisoncollege.eduPandemic Update: Classes beingConducted safely in Spring 2021The spring semester is well underway.Madison College students, faculty andstaff continue to adapt to virtuallearning and in-person learning withextra safety precautions. Read the fullstory here.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:Supporting our ChangingCommunitiesPartnering with the Madison CollegeFoundation provides opportunities tostudents of color and underrepresented populations who areworking diligently and sacrificing muchto change their futures. Learn how youcan be involved.
MATC Teacher, Stirred by 2020Racial Reckoning, Donates 20,000to Start ScholarshipOne of our own faculty members,Randy Bielby, recently established anendowed scholarship at the Foundationto support students of color in IT. TheWisconsin State Journal interviewedRandy about his motivation for the giftand invited the community to join him.Read the full story here.Scholars of Promise Program Update: Joining RISE and EnhancingRecruitment EffortsRISE is welcoming Scholars of Promise under their umbrella of services. RISE,which stands for Retention Initiatives and Student Engagements works to support academicsuccess, focusing on the following high-promise student populations: students of colorfirst-generation studentsmilitary-connected studentsDACA studentsfirst-year studentsLearn about how this collaboration will benefit Scholars of Promise students.
From Homeschooled to PhD fromDuke University to NFL CoordinatorMadison College is a launching pad formany of our graduates. Faculty andstaff help every student explore theirgifts and dreams, and guide them to a pathwhere they can thrive. Learn about one gradwho is now working with the Houston Texanshere.Madison College Chef Series GoesVirtual in 2021Don't miss these exciting talks andculinary presentations for the MadisonCollege Chef Series. The series ispresented by The Vollrath Companyand hosted by Kyle Cherek - culinaryhistorian, food essayist, and 11 year host ofthe Emmy Award-winning television showWisconsin Foodie on PBS. For over a decade,Kyle has chronicled regional food stories,exploring where our food comes from andhow it shapes who we are.Save The Date: MIG Charity GolfClassicIn anticipation of brighter days ahead,save the date for the 2021 MIG CharityGolf Classic on Thursday, July 15th2021. Proceeds benefit the MadisonCollege Foundation's Scholars ofPromise Program.For questions & registration, email TaraWoodall at: TWoodall@migllc.biz.
In the News.Madison College 3rdMost Military FriendlyCollegeNursing Students HelpVaccinate in JeffersonCountyProgram Helps Peopleof Color & Women inthe WorkplaceAlumnus Selected as"40 Under 40"HonoreeHiebing EstablishesEndowment forStudentsGrant Provides Reliefto Students DuringPandemicDonate nowPrivacy Policy Unsubscribewww.supportmadisoncollege.org3591 Anderson Street, Suite 203A Madison, WI 53704
MATC Teacher, Stirred by 2020 Racial Reckoning, Donates 20,000 . Scholars of Promise Program Update: Joining RISE and Enhancing Recruitment Efforts RISE is welcoming Scholars of Promise under their umbrella of services. RISE, which stands for Retention Init
