Education Briefs | Nov. 15
Davidson earns degree from University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MD — Jenny Davidson of Cape Coral earned a bachelor of science cum laude in human resource management from University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2024.
Davidson was one of more than 3,200 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer 2024 term.
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.
For more information, visit UMGC.edu.
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SONIC fills local schools’ classroom libraries in Cape Coral
SONIC Drive-In has donated a portion of proceeds from every drink purchase to support local public schools through the brand’s Limeades for Learning initiative. This fall, SONIC is going all-in on reading for National Book Month, making it easier for students to access books in the classroom.
This October, the SONIC Foundation provided $1.25 million to match donations to classroom projects requesting books through DonorsChoose, a website that allows people to donate directly to classroom requests submitted by teachers across the U.S.
In Cape Coral, the funding supported the following two teachers, who received a combined donation of $432 from SONIC Foundation:
• Ms. Sullivan at Caloosa Middle School for the project “Beanstack Reading List.”
• Ms. Ryan at Oasis Elementary School North for the project “Engaging Novel Studies.”
In total, the SONIC Foundation has helped to fund nearly 5,000 classroom book requests this month, impacting an estimated 134,730 students nationwide.
To learn more about Limeades for Learning and how the SONIC Foundation is creating brighter futures for America’s youth, visit LimeadesforLearning.com.
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FSW Care Pantry Drive ends Nov. 20
Florida SouthWestern State College invites local residents to support students in need through its Care Pantry Drive. Now through Nov. 20, participants can donate essential food, personal care and household items at any of FSW’s four designated drop-off locations. In exchange, donors will receive two free tickets to the FSW Buccaneers Men’s Basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 21, against Ranger College and a voucher to attend a future FSW home game.
Inside donation drop-off locations are open during branch business hours and include:
Suncoast Credit Union:
1533 Matthew Drive, Fort Myers;
or 9131 College Parkway, #135, Fort Myers
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank:
9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers;
or 7040 Winkler Road, Fort Myers
Needed items include non-perishable foods, personal hygiene products, and household supplies. A complete list is available at drop-off locations and at FSW.edu.
The drive will culminate with a collection event on Thursday, Nov. 21 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena where donations will be accepted from 5 p.m. until game time at 7 p.m.
Student-athletes and volunteers will be on-site to assist and thank supporters.
For additional information about the drive, please contact Matt Karastamatis, director of Corporate Sponsorships, FSW Foundation, at 239-489-9283 or Matthew.Karastamatis@fsw.edu.