Business and Entrepreneurship Club Completes Multiple Service Projects
The ѿapp Business and Entrepreneurship Club (BE Club) has focused on using its business skills for the greater good this academic year. Starting in late fall 2024, the Hearts and Paws Supply Drive, led by the BE Club, collected pet supplies such as collars, toys, food, blankets, and beds.
“The drive not only gave back to our local community and allowed students to do the same, but also was a way to test if we could successfully branch out into new ways,” said BE Club Vice President Tyler Parrish. “Pet owners are impossible to market to in marketing, or so it’s sometimes said; we put this idea to the test and finished the semester with resounding success.”
The drive collected over 600 items donated to Dogs Inc., Feral at Heart, and Boxers and Buddies. The organizations were grateful for the support and could use the donations with their pets.
“Though we had our reservations at the start of the semester, by the time of donation, it took a dedicated officers meeting and several vehicles to load all the donated items for transport—a literal truckload—thanks to our fantastic club and wonderful ѿapp community,” said Parrish.
The BE Club continues its exciting programming this spring and will host a Shark Tank event for the first time since 2019. Participating students can submit their business ideas to win startup funding from our sponsors and receive free business planning advice. All students are welcome; sign-up ends Monday, March 3. For more information, contact the BE Club.
Mighty Lizards Youth Soccer Camps Return for 2025
is thrilled to return for another year of our Youth Soccer Camps this summer!
Children learning to pass the ball on the ѿapp Soccer Field.
Over five days, kids ages 5–14 will learn and improve upon new skills and hone in on others regarding situational awareness, dribbling, passing, possession, and shooting. We have fostered a fun, proactive culture where kids of all skill levels can acquire knowledge of each tactical aspect taught.
We offer half-day and full-day options, with half-days ranging from 9 a.m.–Noon and full-days ranging from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Half-day sessions will be held entirely at the ѿapp Soccer Field. In contrast, full-day sessions include lunch at Cafe Verde, movie hour, and sports games in our indoor Sports and Fitness Center.
All campers will receive a free athletic summer camp t-shirt! Discounts are available for ѿapp Staff, Multi-Child, and Military families! Register before Thursday, May 1, for our Early Bird special! Please email Head Coach Kyle Kellyǰ Cooper Fuchs.
Session Dates:
Session I: July 7–11
Session II: July 14–18
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Nursing Program Grads Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
Fall 2024 Maxine S. Jacobs Nursing Program graduates achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), upholding the program’s long-standing tradition of excellence.
The NCLEX is the nationwide exam used by state boards of nursing to assess the competency of nursing graduates for licensure.
“Our graduates enter the NCLEX well-prepared and confident, equipped with the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and compassion needed to provide exceptional patient care,” said ѿapp Director of Nursing Jody Covert, DNP, MSN, RN.
ղѰ’s Associate Degree in Nursing program graduates two cohorts per year. After earning their degree, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure.
For more information, contact the Maxine S. Jacobs Nursing Program.