Veterinary Assisting Dog Wash Saturday at Cape Coral Technical College

The Veterinary Assisting Dog Wash will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cape Coral Technical College Campus at 360 Santa Barbara Blvd., N., in Cape Coral. Follow the signs to the campus.

The cost for small and medium dogs is $15, and $25 for dogs 40 pounds and over. Ear cleaning and toenail trips are included with the bath.

Cash only, please, for this fundraiser.

For additional information, call 724-984-8734.

Hyet receives degree from University of Wisconsin-River Falls

RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The following local resident was among 722 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following fall commencement in December 2023. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 307 undergraduates, while 36 students received graduate degrees.

• Sidney Hyet of Cape Coral, bachelor of science, biomedical and health science, Senior Merit

At graduation, four types of merit awards are recognized:

Senior Merit – Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.500 grade point for their last 60 credits at UWRF.

Cum Laude – Graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative 3.700 grade point average for their entire college career at all institutions.

Magna Cum Laude – Graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative 3.800 grade point average for their entire college career at all institutions.

Summa Cum Laude – Graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative 3.900 grade point average for their entire college career at all institutions.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a student-centered institution that provides excellent accessible academic programs serving the needs of our region, the state and beyond. For more, visit uwrf.edu.

Barager earns academic honors from Florida Institute of Technology

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The following local student has been named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Florida Institute of Technology:

• Vincenzo Barager of Cape Coral

To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average of at least 3.4.

A private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech offers more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in Melbourne in the heart of the “Space Coast,” where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu.

Cape Coral Youth Council announces ‘Excellence Awards’ program

The Cape Coral Youth Council has announced its “Excellence Awards” program, honoring Cape Coral students who excel in five categories: Leadership, Arts, Civic Engagement, Academics and Athletics.

Youth Council Award Applications are being accepted now and are due by 3 p.m., Friday, March 1. Full submission details can be found in the award application at

To be eligible, students must:

• Be residents of Cape Coral but can attend any high school.

• Have an unweighted GPA of 3.0

• Be in good behavioral and academic standing with their school

One student will be selected as a winner for each category by a vote of the Cape Coral Youth Council. An award ceremony honoring the winners will be held Friday, April 12, at 3 p.m., at the Cape Coral City Council Chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.

For questions about the awards program, please contact Connie Griglin at 239-574-0436.

FSW to host virtual information designs for prospective adjunct professors

Florida SouthWestern State College will host virtual information sessions for individuals interested in pursuing a career as an adjunct professor. The virtual sessions will take place Thursday, Feb. 22, offering two time slots for participants’ convenience – one from 5-6 p.m. and another from 6-7 p.m.

These virtual information sessions aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities available for adjunct professors at Florida SouthWestern State College.

Representatives from the various schools of study will also participate in the virtual sessions, sharing insights into their programs, curriculum, and the collaborative academic community at Florida SouthWestern State College.

To participate in the virtual event, interested individuals are encouraged to visit FSW’s website and follow the registration instructions.

Florida SouthWestern State College annually serves nearly 20,000 students globally, offering a variety of career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Visit FSW.edu for more information.

Dedicated Artists of Southwest Florida scholarship available

The Dedicated Artists of Southwest Florida Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit club, is committed to inspire and support the visual arts field in the local community.

Its annual $1,000 scholarship award will be paid directly to the art school or college the recipient will attend.

Eligibility requirements include that the applicant be (1) a graduating senior of a public or private high school OR a college student currently enrolled in a visual arts program (2) a Lee County resident pursuing a major in any visual arts field (3) a legal resident of the United States.

Applications, which must include references and photographic samples of art work, must be submitted by April 15.

Applications may be found at DASFartists.com or on the Lee County School website.

For more information, please email jmacl6771@aol.com.

RARE Scholarship application deadline Feb. 29

The countdown is on for high school seniors in the School District of Lee County to apply for the $10,000 Remarkable Achievements Recognized Everyday (RARE) Scholarship, a student award sponsored by business and IT consulting firm Executive Option. Students who are eligible include seniors attending any high school that is a part of the Lee County School District in Fort Myers.

High school seniors are invited to complete their applications for the scholarship no later than Feb. 29.

In partnership with the Public Education Foundation, the RARE Award aims to recognize exceptional students who not only excel academically but also students that demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom. This initiative celebrates students who have demonstrated remarkable accomplishments, overcoming challenges along the way.

Students can apply and learn more on the following website executiveoption.com.

Executive Option, LLC specializes in delivering end-to-end solutions, complex, high-risk and high value initiatives, and projects to its partner clients. It specializes in providing salvage expertise and resuscitation services for distressed projects. A minority- and U.S. veteran-owned company, Executive Option, under the direction of President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Del Prado, has a successful record of providing technological and operational solutions while maintaining core values of partnership, innovation, integrity and transparency. Headquartered in Southern Nevada, Executive Option provides services for mid-size companies to billion-dollar organizations in more than 30 countries around the globe. For more information about Executive Option, visit executiveoption.com.

FSW branch in Punta Gorda announces public observatory sessions

Florida Southwestern State College has announced its upcoming series of public observation sessions at the college observatory. Offering a captivating journey through the cosmos, these sessions provide a unique opportunity for the community to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Observation sessions typically commence 30-45 minutes after dusk, allowing stargazers to marvel at celestial marvels as long as they wish. Please note that prior to complete darkness, access to the observatory is restricted as equipment setup and alignment with the stars are essential preparations. However, early arrivals are encouraged to relish the picturesque views of the lake and campus scenery from the lakeside picnic tables.

These public sessions, held at no cost, are scheduled monthly from September through May, contingent on favorable weather conditions. Mark your calendars for the upcoming sessions on the second Friday of each month: Feb. 9, March 8, April 12 and May 10.

Additionally, be on the lookout for extra openings — most notably, the next Solar Eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8.

For more information or for a full schedule of observatory events, call 941-637-3518, or visit fsw.edu.