Eisenbahn Connection Grand Opening

Wednesday, September 3, was a perfect day to be outside enjoying the sunshine, and I was happy to have the opportunity to be on our West Bend campus supporting the new Eisenbahn Trail and the newly completed connection to our West Bend campus. Students, staff and community members came together to celebrate the grand opening of the connection with a ribbon cutting and cake! The project was initiated by the West Bend Campus Student Senate and was able to come to fruition thanks to the collaboration between community organizations, faculty, students and staff.  

The trail spans 25 miles, going through West Bend, Kewaskum, Campbellsport and Eden. As we quickly approach the fall months, I encourage you to get out and enjoy the beautiful sights along the trail, and feel free to use the new connection and make a stop by our West Bend campus to say hello.

Civic Engagement at Moraine Park and Beyond

I recently attended a Civic Engagement Institute on the UW-Madison campus, joined by Moraine Park Dean of General Education Caron Daugherty and Communications Instructor Amy Edwards Patterson. It was a great opportunity to learn about other higher education institutions and ways to educate students on civic and social responsibilities within our communities.

During my drive back to Fond du Lac, I reflected on our Moraine Park students involved in Student Government and Student Senate. These organizations are one example of how Moraine Park students demonstrate civic engagement. Students in these groups work with each other, act as liaisons amongst the student body and interact with faculty and the administration in the promotion of student rights. The decisions our students make affect both the college and community; and the skills they develop last a lifetime.

To these students, thank you for the important work you do in your organizations that allow you to become engaged with our communities. Are you involved with Student Government or Student Senate? Please leave a note below sharing some of your civic engagement experiences!