Wehrle remembered with endowed scholarship for Southwest Tech agriculture students

Deb Wehrle recently established an endowed scholarship in memory of her husband and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumnus, Greg Wehrle. Greg graduated from West Grant High School in 1968. After his high school graduation, he continued his education at Southwest …

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Crawford County Community Fund supports Southwest Tech students

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received a grant in the fall of 2019 from the Crawford County Community Fund in the amount of $1,000 for the Southwest Tech Foundation Fuel a Charger program. The Fuel a Charger program is a fund …

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Open House going virtual this year

  For the first time, the annual Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Open House event will be held in a virtual format. The event, planned for Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 3-7 p.m. will offer a variety of opportunities for attendees to …

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Lewison pays it forward by endowing two scholarships for Southwest Tech students

Sue Lewison, retired Southwest Tech business instructor, taught at Southwest Tech for 25 years and met her husband, Vern Lewison, Farm Production instructor, while on campus.  Sue retired in 2002.  “Joining the staff at Southwest Tech was a good decision …

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Southwest Tech Updates Campus Community of Fabricated COVID-19 Positive Test Report

On Sept. 2, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received falsified documents incorrectly indicating a positive test for COVID-19 regarding a student attending face-to-face classes. The following day, September 3, the college was notified the individual fabricated the report and has not …

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Southwest Tech responds to positive COVID-19 test and delivers program virtually for a period of time

See Updated Release for most recent information. On Sept. 2, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was notified that a student attending face-to-face classes tested positive for COVID-19. After consultation with health authorities, the college is taking the precautionary measure of temporarily …

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Life experiences could result in college credits

Those work experiences and weekend volunteer missions could turn into valuable college credits. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) gives students opportunities to earn college credits for college-level knowledge they have already acquired. That knowledge can come in the form of …

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Southwest Tech students benefit from two United Fund of Iowa County grants

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received two grants totaling $3,500 from the United Fund of Iowa County this year to benefit students in need. The first grant award was in the amount of $3,000 to support the Charger Dream …

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Southwest Tech takes precautionary measures to deliver one academic program virtually for a period of time

Out of a heightened sense of responsibility to prevent the spread of illnesses on campus, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College officials, after consultation with health authorities, are taking the precautionary measure of temporarily changing the format of education for the students …

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Dairy Goat Academy offers additional opportunities with virtual format

As with many events in 2020, the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College/Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association Dairy Goat Academy is being held online this year. The virtual event will kick-off Friday, Sept. 25. This year’s format includes approximately 18 pre-recorded presentations that …

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Runde’s path from Southwest Tech to Vice President and General Manager of the Diamond Jo Casino

Wendy Runde is a 1995 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumna. After graduating high school she attended two four-year universities and then decided to enroll at Southwest Tech. After graduating with her Associate’s degree in accounting, Runde was hired at the …

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Moyer and Nickels leave Southwest Tech Board with 54 years of combined service

The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College District Board meeting on July 8 looked different and not just because it was held virtually. The District Board said goodbye to two longstanding board members in June. Russ Moyer had served 40 years and …

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Tracy takes advantage of prior learning to earn EMT certification

For Janine Tracy, from Hollandale, Wis., nothing ventured is nothing gained. She is among the first in the state to earn her EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification by passing a CPL (Credit for Prior Learning) Challenge Exam as part of …

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Two new directors added to Southwest Tech District Board

The Southwest Tech District Board welcomed two new board members at their July 8th meeting. David Blume of Dodgeville and Crystal Wallin of Prairie du Chien, joined the nine-members board that governs Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Pursuant to the Wisconsin …

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Cutting earns prestigious state award

Paul Cutting, an agribusiness instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has received the Outstanding Post-Secondary Instructor Award from the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE). This honor was presented to Cutting at the WAAE Professional Development Conference held virtually June …

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New laptop program rolls out this fall

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College officials are excited to launch a new student laptop program this fall for eligible students. The three academic deans led this project in close collaboration with the college’s ITS department. The college issued a request for …

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Southwest Tech Foundation Recognizes Philanthropists, Alumni and Retirees

The Southwest Tech Foundation is celebrating the accomplishments of its alumni, the generosity of its donors and the contributions of its retirees at a distance this year instead of at the annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni and Retiree Awards program …

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Announces Return to Campus Plan

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College completed phase one (March 23 – June 1) on the college’s return to campus plan and is on pace for face-to-face instruction this fall. In compliance with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordering the closure of all …

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Virtual Graduation Celebration | Video

Congratulations graduates! The time has come to celebrate, if you haven’t already. We wish we could be together to mark this important milestone. Without a doubt, many faculty and staff members are in front of their computers right now watching …

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Moellers earns auto repair certifications

Jacob Moellers recently earned his technical diploma in the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program. In addition, the Mineral Point, Wisconsin, native has earned the I-CAR Pro Level 1 Non-Structural and Refinish certification. He was the only student that …

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