Month: December 2012

Over 250 Homeless Receive Christmas Meals and Gifts from Stanbridge Santas

Over 250 Homeless Receive Christmas Meals and Gifts from Stanbridge Santas

During the holiday season, Stanbridge College REACH amplified its efforts to help the homeless in Orange County. Staff came together to raise funds to purchase new sleeping bags, shoes and socks for over 250 homeless people in Costa Mesa. In November, volunteers from Stanbridge surveyed those in attendance at Lighthouse Ministries to find out shoe […]

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IT Students Prepare Christmas PCs for Needy Children in Costa Mesa

IT Students Prepare Christmas PCs for Needy Children in Costa Mesa

In December, Stanbridge College Information Technology students prepared 28 PC computers for needy children in Costa Mesa. Over 15 students worked to set up each computer for the children to use. Students wiped hard drives and installed device drivers, operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. The computers were previously donated from a former bank, […]

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Over 65 Orange County Lives Given Second Chance from Stanbridge Blood Donors

Over 65 Orange County Lives Given Second Chance from Stanbridge Blood Donors

This December, Stanbridge College students, staff and faculty rolled up their sleeves and donated the greatest gift of all: blood. 25 blood donors donated 23 units of blood. According to the Red Cross, this was 121% of the goal they projected to the area hospitals. Each unit of blood goes to helping save one live. […]

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Over 150 Christmas Toys Donated to Needy Children from Stanbridge College

Over 150 Christmas Toys Donated to Needy Children from Stanbridge College

This year, over 150 children will wake up on Christmas morning to find a brand new toy waiting for them under the Christmas tree because of the support and donations from the Stanbridge College community. In our recent Children’s Toy Drive, students, staff and faculty donated over 150 toys to the U. S. Marine Corps […]

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Therapy Students Seek Career Advice at Stanbridge Career Fair

Earlier this year, students of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs at Stanbridge College connected with Southern California Therapy employers at the Therapy Programs Career Fair. The employers, ranging from Rehabilitation Centers, Acute Medical Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities and School Systems, spoke to the students about what they are looking […]

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Pet Food and Supplies Drive for Furry Friends in Need at Stanbridge College

Pet Food and Supplies Drive for Furry Friends in Need at Stanbridge College

Stanbridge College REACH is hosting a two-week long Pet Food and Supplies Drive for homeless or shelter pets in Irvine starting Monday, December 10th. Help us take care of our furry friends this holiday season by donating new or gently used items to the Irvine Animal Care Center. The Irvine Animal Care Center is the […]

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Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Janelle Seitz, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Stanbridge Alumni Spotlight: Janelle Seitz, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Stanbridge College spotlights alumnus, Janelle Seitz, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Manager of Valley Aesthetics and Laser in Huntington Beach. In her interview, Janelle talks about her inspiration for becoming a nurse, her life as a student at Stanbridge College, how she passed the NCLEX, and how making a difference in the lives of her patients […]

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