Campus News

Springfield Campus collects books for the Boys & Girls Club

The Springfield Campus helped stock the libraries of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield by collecting donated new and used books during the month of February. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield provide programs and services that enhance the lives of more than 600 children.

Above: Springfield Campus staff members Kim Renfro and Dayna Havemann participate in book drive.

First Sacramento Alumni Chapter leadership meeting

The Sacramento Valley Campus hosted its inaugural Alumni Chapter Meeting at Piatti Ristorante in February. The chapter’s newly elected leadership council includes Angela Spease, leader; Michelle Gentry, events; Michael Kilgore, communications; and Joyce Van Curen, scribe. A big thanks goes out to everyone who voted to select their leadership council and to those who attended the kick-off meeting.

Above: Sacramento’s Alumni Chapter Leadership team members Joyce Van Curen, Angela Spease and Michael Kilgore.

Louisville Campus improves Newburg Boys & Girls Club facility

Staff members from the enrollment and operations departments of the Louisville Campus spent a day painting the Newburg Boys & Girls Club facility. Service project areas included the kitchen, faculty bathrooms, hallways and office areas. The campus donated all the materials and volunteer hours needed to complete the project. UOPX also contributed funds to improve the gymnasium, teen rooms and art rooms.

Above: Megan Genova, Latasha Clay, Marlene Aldrich, Kay Madrick, Miranda Allen and Myra Rock volunteer at the Newburg Boys & Girls Club.

Bay Area Campus participates in
Read in Day

Faculty and staff of the Bay Area Campus participated in Livermore Valley Charter School’s Read in Day event, which took place in late February. Special guests shared information about their careers and the role that reading played in achieving their goals. Each speaker also read a short passage or story. Five faculty members and three staff visited 12 classrooms during the school day. Excerpts from all realms of literature were shared, including children’s literature, novels, poetry, chapter books, picture books and memoirs. One faculty member spent his time answering questions about his career as a Navy pilot to enhance the students’ interest in math, science and learning to fly.

Above: Bay Area Campus faculty member Michael Green shares stories about his career as a Navy pilot.

Oakland Learning Center volunteers serve up lunch

Volunteers from the Oakland Learning Center visited Elizabeth House, a transitional home for women and children who have experienced homelessness, violence, addiction or poverty. The volunteers prepared a meal for the families. In addition, they had the opportunity to converse with the nine women staying at the home. They also conducted a complimentary piano lesson for the children and assisted students with their homework.

Above: Oakland Enrollment Advisors prepare a spaghetti lunch for the women and children of Oakland Elizabeth House.

Minneapolis St. Paul Campus cooks up some tasty delights for charity

Members of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Campus put their culinary skills to work in March to raise money for the upcoming Junior Achievement Big Bowl Tournament. The event combined a pizza lunch with a bake sale, where staff members contributed cookies, cupcakes, chocolate peanut butter balls, bunt cake, brownies and more. A second fundraiser occurred prior to an all-staff meeting as the members of the Community Engagement Committee served up freshly made pancakes for breakfast. Together, these events will cover nearly half the expense of the Big Bowl, which is the largest fundraising event for the local Junior Achievement branches.

Above: Cupcakes from the Minneapolis St. Paul Campus bake sale.