Elizabeth Fraid

I am so excited to let everyone know that I finally graduated! I received two diplomas, one in Mechanical Design Engineering and  one in Mechanical Design Mechatronics. All my hard work and devotion paid off. Now that I am looking for work I feel a little sad that I will no longer be walking through the halls of Gateway Technical College. As I went to class and met the most kind-hearted instructors, students and staff, I felt as though I was a part of a family.  I loved being a part of the student government, the experience was very helpful as well as educational. I learned how to communicate with people as well as learn leadership skills. I hope that I will find a job that is up-building and resourceful as Gateway was for me.

To all the students out there that are having second thoughts about what they are going to college for;  do not be worried, it is alright to change your mind.  Just make an appointment with a counselor and they will help you decide what you want to go to school for as well as help you transfer your classes and credits if possible. Do not worry about what others will think, or about starting over, just think it through and choose a profession that you know you will be happy in. This is your future and only you can decide where it goes. If you are close to finishing a degree and you decided you want a career in another subject, you can always finish that subject as a minor and start with another subject. There are always options and opportunities if you look for them.

Hi everyone, I  just want to let you know that when you try your best and do everything you can to accomplish your dreams, they will come true. When you think that there is no way possible you can retain all the information being fed to you, that is when you will remember it the most. When you think that you are not as smart as you want to be, that is when people see how much you have learned. To all the students trying there best, do not give up, continue to try your best and your dreams will come true.

Hi everyone, May 11, is  right around the corner. If you are unaware of that specific date well it is the last day of  spring semester. Do not panic! Just take a breath, figure out what needs to be finished first, set a pace, and go from there. As a busy student I know what it is like to want to be outside enjoying the sunny, warm weather but at the same time needing to be in class or doing schoolwork. If possible do your schoolwork outside or when you have a break stop outside, the serotonin from the sun and the fresh air will give you a boost of happiness.

Are you a student that is struggling in class, noticing yourself falling farther and farther behind your classmates? Are you doing everything you can just to keep up with your weekly schoolwork? Well if you are do not worry there is help for you. First of all there is the academic support services in the north building room 211. All you need to do is call ahead at (262) 741-8020 and make an appointment for someone to help you with your schoolwork. There are several tutors there that have knowledge in many subjects.

Second, there is Special Needs. There is four types of help that special needs provides. There is Transition… transition focuses mainly on persons in High School through age 20. Transition services are offered to persons with documented disabilities. Second there is Special Needs…special needs focuses on persons 21 years of age and older who have a disability of any kind or believe that they may have a disability. Third there is Instructional Support…each campus has its own academic instructional support staff. Fourth there is deaf/hard of hearing services. The Elkhorn special needs is located in the south building room 110 and the phone number is (262) 741-8200. I hope this information is helpful to all the students.

Elkhorn Student Government Association is selling Brewers tickets for $10 a person.  All you need to do is show your school I.D.  The Brewers are playing the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park on April 10, 2010 and the tickets are in section 343, row 2.  The game will be starting at 2:10 p.m.   This game will be fun because we can tailgate and have several of our schoolmates and friends there all together.

To purchase the tickets please contact Anna Konkel in the north building room 208 or Steve Conway at (262) 745- 5013. The tickets are selling fast so do not procrastinate, buy them while we have them!  This is Wisconsin so please be aware of the weather. Hope to see all of you there! GO BREWERS!

Hi everyone, I hope you have settled back into your school routine. I just wanted to let you know that Elkhorn Student Government Association is having another tournament!  This time it is a basketball tournament. It will be held April 9,2010 at Four Lakes Athletic Club in Elkhorn. Please sign up using the Blackboard Healthy Living Challenge Discussion Board  or call the athletic club and let them know you will attending (262- 743-2000). You can also let one of the SGA officers know that you will be attending the game.  If you plan on attending please be there at 5:45p.m. The game is scheduled to end around 8:45 p.m. The basketball game can be for fun or for competition. I hope to see you there!

Hi everyone I hope your spring break is relaxing and enjoyable. Are you getting ready to get back to school, back to schedules and classes?  Well if you want something fun to do before you return to school, there will be a 6p.m. volleyball tournament Friday, March 19th at Four Lakes Athletic Club in Elkhorn. Please call ahead and register for the game – (262) 743-2000. The volleyball game is all part of the Healthy Living Challenge. The students who play the game will earn participation points,  burn some unwanted calories and feel great. Hope to see you there!

Hi students, the Four Lakes Athletic Club (FLAC)  is having a dodge ball tournament this Friday, February 19th from 6pm – 7:30 pm.  Advanced  registration is required. All you have to do is sign up on the form next to the SGA office or call FLAC.  Student I.D. is also required when you attend the game. This is all part of the Healthy Living Challenge that is going on at the Elkhorn campus. I hope to see you there.

Now that the spring semester is under way please be aware that we have a full one week spring break starting March 15th through March 21st. As students, we need to keep that in mind when it comes to assignments that need to be turned in. I would also like to let you know the information for the Healthy Living Challenge is located on Blackboard under the community tab. Just fill in the word “health” in the organization search box; then push enroll and all the information should be there. The first weigh-in is February 5th at the Elkhorn campus. There will be two available times that you can weigh in.  The first one is in room 133 at 11:30 a.m through 1:30 pm and the second one is in room 112 at 4:30pm through 6:30 pm.  Remember that no one besides you and the advisors will be able to see your weight, so please do not hesitate to join the Elkhorn SGA in the Healthy Living Challenge.