Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College will hold its third annual Winter Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. More than 300 Graduate candidates are expected to gather at the Fond du Lac conference center to celebrate this momentous occasion. The bi-annual Moraine Park commencement ceremony is supported by motivational messages from three inspiring individuals: a Moraine Park community partner serving as the keynote speaker, an alumnus and a student. This year’s keynote speaker is Mike Phelan, President and CEO of BCI Burke. Phelan has been with the company since 2012, serving as Vice President of Operations before becoming CEO in 2014. Under his leadership, Burke has achieved significant growth through product innovation, workforce development, and operational transformation. Phelan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in engineering management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. The alumni speaker, Carrie Kasubaski, serves as Moraine Park’s Vice President of Finance and Administration. Kasubaski has a deep connection to the College, having transitioned from student to faculty and now to an administrative leadership role. Her commitment to fostering student success and supporting Moraine Park’s mission exemplifies her dedication to higher education and the community. The student speaker is Charles Dreher III, a student in the CNC/Tool and Die Technologies program who is set to graduate with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in May 2025. Dreher’s passion for CNC machining began in high school, leading to his active involvement in the Moraine Park community. His roles include serving as CNC Club president, District Student Government president, and Wisconsin Student Government executive board parliamentarian. He was also named the 2024-25 MPTC District Student Ambassador. Moraine Park’s Winter Commencement Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of its graduates and recognize the support of family, friends, and the greater community. The ceremony can be livestreamed at morainepark.edu/commencement. About Moraine Park Technical College: At Moraine Park Technical College, our mission is more than words; it is a promise to inspire, educate and uplift our communities. With campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, and West Bend, and regional centers in Horicon and Jackson, Moraine Park serves more than 14,000 students from many walks of life each year. As a leader in Wisconsin’s higher education landscape, the College offers endless opportunities for learning and professional development with more than 100 associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates, and customized training opportunities.
In the last year,
- Overall enrollment grew by over 4 percent.
- The Automation, Innovation and Robotics (AIR) Center in Fond du Lac opened, offering labs with advanced technology that mirrors industry settings.
- The pass rates for the College’s health programs exceeded national averages.
- K12 partnerships grew by over 40 percent — giving high schoolers more opportunity to earn college credentials.
- The College created more than 20 articulation agreements with local universities, guaranteeing junior status at partner schools and making obtaining an advanced degree more affordable than ever before.
- The College was named as a Best-in-Class employer by Gallagher.
