Your neighbor, our graduate: Bob Biba
Bob Biba, ’82, Auto Body Repair alumnus, said he was drawn to cars at an early age. He grew up on a dairy farm outside of Boscobel and was always good at fixing farm equipment. “I’m a muscle head!” he …
Hill recognized along with fellow college ambassadors
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) recently recognized 16 technical college students as “WTCS Ambassadors” at a ceremony in Wisconsin Dells. After a full day of leadership training, the students will champion opportunities in technical education at events and in …
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Steffel Recognized as 2019 Innovation of the Year Award Recipient
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation recognized 18 employees on Thursday, April 18 at the all-campus in-service on the Southwest Tech campus as nominees for the Innovation of the Year award. Mike Steffel, Southwest Tech Web Analyst/Programmer was the 2019 …
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Three Southwest Tech employees receive Wood Family Employee Excellence Award
President Jason Wood and his wife Kathryn established the Wood Family Employee Excellence Award to recognize current faculty and staff for service to the college that goes above and beyond, while demonstrating the values of the college. A committee on …
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Thiele’s gift launches Southwest Tech Educational Pledge (STEP) Program in Boscobel
Boscobel – A gift from a 1968 graduate will relieve a significant amount of the financial burden for Boscobel High School students who want to attend Southwest Tech. A $600,000 gift from Patrick Thiele funded the Southwest Tech Educational Pledge …
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SWTC team earns prestigious DMI award for improved risk management system
Elkhart Lake, Wis. – A team of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees earned one of the top awards at the 2019 District Mutual Insurance (DMI) annual meeting. The team of Josh Bedward, Dave Friesen, John Troxel, and Brandon Wallin were …
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Southwest Tech Foundation awarded $3000 from the United Fund of Iowa County
Fennimore- The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received a $3,000 award from the United Fund of Iowa County (UFIC) to support the Charger Dream Fund. With this grant award, the UFIC has generously donated more than $10,000 to the Southwest …
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Southwest Tech students raise funds to support their peers
Fennimore- The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation partnered with students in the Psychology of Human Relations courses and the Graphic Innovations Group to host two fundraisers to promote student philanthropy on campus March 15-26. In the Psychology of Human Relations …
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Southwest Tech alumna ascends to key healthcare role
Shannon Millin, chief clinical officer/advanced practice nurse prescriber for Southwest Health in Platteville, Wisconsin, mother of four and four-time alumna of Southwest Tech in Fennimore, Wisconsin, could be the definition of resilience. Meeting someone with the title of chief clinical …Southwest Tech alumna ascends to key healthcare role Read More »
Alumna credits Southwest Tech for belief in paying it forward
Debbie Kent Johnson started school at Southwest Tech in 1981 when she was a 21-year-old, recently divorced, single mom. Johnson said it was her attorney that encouraged her to go back to school and even bought her books for the …Alumna credits Southwest Tech for belief in paying it forward Read More »
Southwest Tech alum earns Customer Service Employee of Year Award at Wilderness Resort
Justin Johnson, a 2009 Golf Course Management alumnus and Customer Service Employee of the Year Award recipient by the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, didn’t find Southwest Tech by accident. Justin, a native of Lake Mills, said the college he …Southwest Tech alum earns Customer Service Employee of Year Award at Wilderness Resort Read More »
Barry puts community and financial resiliency first
Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said, “There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.” As prominent educational institutions in rural, southwest Wisconsin, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is collaborating with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville …Barry puts community and financial resiliency first Read More »
The Path to Compounding Courage
Southwest Wisconsin often boasts about the natural beauty of the region, the immense amount of agriculture, the hard work ethic of the people, and the home of two prominent educational systems in Fennimore and Platteville. As partners in education, Southwest …
Outdoor Skills Day provides opportunity for active learning
In collaboration with the Grant County Outdoor Sport Alliance, the Southwest Tech Blue Line Club, and the Outdoor Heritage Education Center, Southwest Tech will be hosting the 7th annual Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday, Feb. 2. The family-friendly event is …
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Lactalis selects West for Sponsor-A-Scholar program
Shane West, a current student at Southwest Tech, has recently accepted a position at Lactalis in Belmont as its first Sponsor-a-Scholar Program (SASP) student. West, a native of Mt. Hope, is currently enrolled in the Electro-Mechanical Technology program and will …
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Jeff Dornink Memorial Scholarship endowed
“Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same,” artist Flavia Weedn once said. Jeff Dornink was one such person. As a show of incredible support for the late Southwest …
Traveling civil rights exhibit to be displayed on campus
In conjunction with the college’s Diversity Week, Southwest Tech will be hosting the mobile exhibit, “Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights.” The displays include exhibition text in braille, large-print panels, audio description tracks, and audio-described and captioned …
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DRA grant helps equip new Teaching and Learning Studio
These are exciting times for Innovative and Alternative Learning Department (IALD) Director Kim Maier and her staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. New and expanded programs give Maier many ways to grow her department’s reach and a new state-of-the-art Teaching …
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Real Estate Foundation breaks ground on new facility
With a waiting list of more than 50 students wanting student housing, the Southwest Tech Real Estate Foundation Board voted to approve adding 24 new beds in three new buildings in 2019. After gaining approval from the Fennimore City Council …
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Student emergency funds receive boost during #GivingTuesday
The Southwest Tech Foundation successfully increased funding for the Charger Dream Fund on Tuesday, Nov. 27, otherwise known as #GivingTuesday. The Foundation received gifts from 29 donors and raised $8,110 that will provide funding for at least 16 Charger Dream …
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