Milwaukee Area Technical College's Winter 2016 graduation candidates were recognized at the commencement ceremony held at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. MATC Distinguished Alumnus and Executive Director of the Mequon Nature Preserve Kristin Gies delivered the commencement address, and Oyun-Erdene Erdenee, the Outstanding Associate Degree Graduate Award recipient, gave the student graduation address. Other featured speakers included Dr. Vicki Martin, MATC president; and Kurt Wachholz, MATC District Board chairperson.