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Members of the Programs and Activities Council pose for a photo with speaker Erika Gilchrist after an event on campus this year. PAC was selected as the college’s Outstanding Student Organization of the Year.

Student Success award winners recognized

CLARION STAFF REPORT May 7, 2020

Student leaders throughout Madison College were honored during three watch parties hosted by the Executive Leadership Team at the end of April. Each watch party had its own emphasis – excellence in...

Protestors march outside the State Capitol at the end of April opposing the extension of the “safer-at-home” order.

Response to COVID-19 draws protest

Michelle Ledesma Ceron, Staff Writer May 7, 2020

Early in Wisconsin’s battle against the new coronavirus, Gov. Tony Evers advocated for people to social distance to try to slow the rate of infection, give hospitals time to prepare and protect vulnerable...

Emergency Funds Available for Students

Hunter Turpin, Staff Writer April 22, 2020

Spreading with COVID-19 is its financial ramification which can impede college students and their families greatly. The Madison College Foundation is urging students to consider the emergency support fund...

Disability Resource Services responds to closure

Chris Bird, News Editor April 22, 2020

While students and staff have been transitioning to learning and working in online environments, Disability Resource Services has been working behind the scenes to make sure everyone has the best chance...

Senate election results

Chris Bird, News Editor April 22, 2020

The results are in for the Student Senate elections held on April 3, with 14 students elected to the Senate and Sean Green selected as Senate president. Green succeeds Jonathan Jones as president. Jones...

A screenshot shows the online NSLS induction ceremony.

50 students inducted, four employees recognized

SPECIAL TO THE CLARION April 22, 2020

The facility's closure didn't stop the Madison College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) from celebrating the accomplishments of 50 students and four Madison College employees...

The Orpheum on State Street reminds people to “Stay strong, stay well, stay home.”

Music offers solace during pandemic

Paige Zezulka, Staff Writer April 22, 2020

In today’s world, music is as powerful as ever before. Madison College’s music department is making that clear by providing ways for students to continue practicing their passion in their homes. Jamie...

Libraries fostering connection: we are here for you

Libraries fostering connection: we are here for you

Autumn Hall-Tun, Librarian April 22, 2020

This year, National Library Week is being celebrated from April 19th-25th. This is a yearly event which celebrates libraries of all kinds, our connections with those we serve and the work of librarians...

How is Coronavirus affecting our cooking and eating habits?

Chris Bird, News Editor April 22, 2020

With stay at home orders, social distancing, bans on in person dining, and a combination of some foods going out of stock and people losing their sources of income, the food situation in America has changed...

Hearts decorate the windows of St. Mary’s operating room in Madison.

Hunting for hearts

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer April 22, 2020

You may have noticed them popping up in people’s windows in your neighborhood, on closed businesses, in the windows of a health care facility: Hearts. Across Madison and across the country, people...

An Experiencing Mindfulness and Stress Reduction session held in 2015 is led by Amy Nicolson, center.

Mindfulness and stress reductions workshops offered

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager April 22, 2020

When you see the phrase Somatic Experiencing Mindfulness, you might wonder, "What exactly is that?" No need to ask Google. Just check in with Madison College’s expert, Amy C. Nicholson, a therapeutic...

April is stress awareness month

April is stress awareness month

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian April 8, 2020

Stress Awareness Month is celebrated internationally each April. It has probably never been as fitting to be celebrated internationally during this month than this year. Because of Covid-19 and the huge...

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