College closed during winter break

From Dec. 24-Jan. 1, the college is closed. There will be no classes. The school will reopen on Jan. 2. The spring term will begin on Jan. 13.

Food service adjusts hours for finals and winter break

Effective immediately, the Whole Bowl will no longer be serving breakfast. The Whole Bowl and WolfPack Den will be closed from Dec. 16 – 20 and the Cafeteria and Gateway Cafe will be open from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during this time. There will be no food service available from Monday, Dec. 23 to Friday, Jan. 3. From Jan. 6-10, only the cafeteria is open and the hours will be 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Dodgeball tournament

A dodgeball tournament will be held in the Truax gym on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a prize to the first place team. To register, go to http://madisoncollege.edu/student-news/dodgeball-tournament.

Performing Arts holding audtions

Performing Arts will hold auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical based on “Peanuts,” the comic strip by Charles M. Schultz, and “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.” It is a production for mature audiences only, written by Burt B. Royal. Audtions are Dec. 16 and 17 at 6 p.m. Everyone will check in at registration desk outside the dance studio in room A1017Q. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete necessary paperwork. For more information, go to madisoncollege.edu/performing-arts.

Mark Pocan on campus

The Student Senate will be hosting congressman Mark Pocan on Jan. 23 at their General Assembly meeting to discuss his career experiences as a “Leader to Future Leaders.” This will be a lead in to more of a formal gathering with students later in the spring semester on a date yet to be determined.

Stress reduction workshop

On Thursday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., there will be a stress reduction workshop in the Student Lounge in room C1423 at Truax. There will be a complimentary chair massage, meditation and visualization, aromatherapy and more. Students and employees are welcome to stop by at any point during the workshop to check out one or more of the stress reduction stations.