The Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Meets in Southwest Tech’s District
The Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association is meeting in Southwest Tech’s District on April 13-14, 2018 for their quarterly meeting. The District Boards Association heard a presentation on Southwest Tech’s campus from Madison Region Economic Partnership (MADRep) on engaging in economic …
Larson Receives Inaugural Nicholas’ Servant-Leadership Award
Karen Campbell, Executive Services Director for Southwest Tech, humbly stood in front of her peers, shared why she chose to establish the Nicholas’ Servant-Leadership Award and recognized Tyson Larson as the 2018 recipient at the Southwest Tech All-College In-Service on …
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Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Studies Students Volunteer at Family Advocates Shelter Site
On Monday April 2, 2018 members of the Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Studies student organization, the Blue Line Club, volunteered to prepare and serve a meal, color Easter eggs, and spend time with children at a Family Advocates shelter site. …
Caldari & Larsen receive Wood Family Employee Excellence Award
An impressive 113 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees were recognized on March 29 at the all-campus in-service on the Southwest Tech campus as nominees for the Wood Family Employee Excellence award. Vanessa Caldari and Cynde Larsen were recognized as this …Caldari & Larsen receive Wood Family Employee Excellence Award Read More »
Pulvermacher Receives Innovation of the Year Award
Fourteen Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employees were recognized on Thursday, March 29 at the all-campus in-service on the Southwest Tech campus as nominees for the Innovation of the Year award. Doris Pulvermacher, Process Improvement/Supply Chain Management Instructor, was named the …Pulvermacher Receives Innovation of the Year Award Read More »
Southwest Tech Graduate Volunteers at 2018 PyeongChang Olympics
Southwest Tech in the News Amber Kypke, Cosmetology ’97 and Supervisory Management ’16, is currently volunteering at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. “I work with Nike, so I work with the athletes,” explained Kypke. She helps fit them in the gear …
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Southwest Tech Nurses and Students in Haiti
SHE, The Women of Southwest Wisconsin Nurses in Haiti Unique program integrates Haitian mobile clinics into curriculum By ERIN MARTIN, Fennimore Times “It is probably one of the hardest experiences I have had and to walk away from it and …
Southwest Tech Could Receive State Funds to Support Workforce Training
Last Wednesday, January 17, Wisconsin Technical College System President, Morna K. Foy, joined Governor Walker, Secretary Allen and UW System President Cross for a fly around to Milwaukee Area Technical College, UW-Green Bay, and Northcentral Technical College to announce the …
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Royal Bank Donates to Southwest Tech Foundation in Recognition of Service
Royal Bank recently presented a check to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College representatives in recognition of retired board member, Jack Rath. Rath retired in December 2017 after serving 52 years on the board of directors. Rath chose the Division of Agriculture, …
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Southwest Tech Employees set the bar high for employee giving
The Southwest Tech Foundation recently ended the employee giving campaign titled “I Heart SWTC – 50 Days of Giving” with great success. 166 full-time and 9 part-time employees participated, with 92.2% of Southwest Tech full-time employees making a gift during …Southwest Tech Employees set the bar high for employee giving Read More »
3Mgives grant awarded to Southwest Tech Foundation aims at growing a sustainable workforce
3Mgives recently awarded a grant in the amount of $134,512 to the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation to facilitate a program between 3M (Prairie du Chien), Southwest Tech, and Prairie du Chien High School to build a “Grow Your Own” …
$168,289 in Scholarships Awarded at Southwest Tech
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation held its 24th Annual Scholarship Ceremony on Thursday, October 26 in the Lenz Conference Center with more than 300 students, parents, donors and staff in attendance. The Foundation awarded 300 individual scholarships, including 23 …
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Southwest Tech Provides Opportunities for Students While Improving Infrastructure
The Information Technology Services (ITS) department at Southwest Tech is currently undertaking a project that will provide the foundation for current and future educational opportunities for students and college departments. This includes improvements to the wireless and wired internet systems …
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Hosts Ag Day
FENNIMORE, Wis. – On September 20, Southwest Tech hosted Ag Day for area high schools. Over 100 students from River Valley, Wauzeka-Steuben, Darlington, Prairie Du Chien, Argyle, North Crawford, Blackhawk Lancaster, Dodgeville, Cassville, Barneveld, Riverdale, and Fennimore High Schools were …
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Southwest Tech Foundation to run 50 Hours of Giving campaign
The Southwest Tech Foundation is promoting 50 Hours of Giving as part of the college’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. The 50 Hours of Giving campaign will begin on Thursday, September 21 with a goal of creating 50 new scholarships by the …Southwest Tech Foundation to run 50 Hours of Giving campaign Read More »
Southwest Tech 720-Hour Law Enforcement Academy Graduation
On August 31st, 2017 on the UW-Platteville campus, seven students graduated from the 720-Hour Law Enforcement Academy taught by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. After a presentation of colors by the Grant County Law Enforcement Honor Guard and the Pledge of …
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Southwest Tech Hosts Auto Body Training
Every two years, auto collision workers are required to undergo recertification training for the products they use in their shops. PPG Industries, a leader in the automotive refinish coatings and specialty products industry, teamed up with Southwest Tech to offer …
Southwest Tech Foundation Board adds 3 new members
The Southwest Tech Foundation Board of Directors recently added three new directors, Theresa Braudt, Fennimore; Bryant Gill, Platteville; and Greg Novinska, Poynette. Braudt, Gill and Novinska will serve as at-large directors and serve up to two three-year terms. Braudt is …
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Southwest Tech hosts ProAm Competition with Mobile Welding Lab
Southwest Tech opened up the new Mobile Welding Lab in Mineral Point and hosted the first ProAm competition with nine students and two industry partners the week of June 24. The lab is a 53-foot long semi-trailer and is equipped …Southwest Tech hosts ProAm Competition with Mobile Welding Lab Read More »
American Bank endows Charger Dream Fund to help students in financial crisis
The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation received a $10,000 endowment gift from American Bank to endow the Charger Dream Fund. The Charger Dream Fund is a grant program to help low-income students weather financial emergencies. Students can apply for small …American Bank endows Charger Dream Fund to help students in financial crisis Read More »