| Villa Julie College Newsletter |
March 2008
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 Greetings!, It's that time of year... spring break. Those two words make me want to sit in a lounge chair wearing my sunglasses with a cold drink in my hand flipping through a magazine. It also makes me a little jealous of those spring breakers who are off in exotic places having a good time, while I sit in front of this computer on a cold winter day. But, then I remember that those revelers are still students and have to come back to classes, papers, and exams! So, here's to you, Villa Julie Alumni! Congrats! I say, let them sunbathe, go on their cruises, or just "veg" out in front of the T.V. for a week. At least when you go on vacation with your friends and your family, you don't have to worry about coming back to take your mid-terms!
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VJCouples: 
Jim Wax '93 and Beth Horst Wax '92
Here's their story:
"I attended Villa Julie from 1989 - 1993, and I was part of the big influx of guys into VJC. During my years at VJC, we voted for Villa Julie's current mascot and colors, and I was in the picture labeled "The Boys are here!" that went out to many schools in the area. I was a part of many things while I attended VJC, like the starting of the VJC golf and soccer teams and meeting many close friends. But the best thing that came from VJC was meeting my best friend and wife, Beth.
VJC had a spring formal dance, and I asked a close friend at the time, Beth, whom I had met at Villa Julie. The day of the dance I lost my muffler and as I picked Beth up, my car sounded like an airplane engine. The 40-minute drive down to the dance was loud, especially going through the tunnel. We met up with many of our friends at the dance, and we had a great night.
Over that summer, Beth and I talked on the phone and met to go out to parties and movies. We assumed that we were going out as friends, but our feelings toward each other changed that summer. Entering my junior year at VJC, we decided to become exclusive. I determined during this time that I didn't want to stop with just dating Beth, but I wanted to spend my life with her. As Beth graduated from VJC in June of 1992 and I headed into my senior year, I asked Beth to marry me in August of that year. As my senior year progressed and most seniors thought about graduating, we spent our time planning our wedding. Beth and I married on November 20, 1993, with my two closest friends (met at VJC) as my groomsmen.
Beth and I have been married for 14 years, and we have two boys, ages 11 and 8 years old. We moved to Harford County seven years ago, and now spend our time working, coaching several youth sports team and just watching our boys grow-up.
Though I truly believe I would have met Beth sometime in my life, I owe VJC a lot because not only did it give me many great memories while I was there and an invaluable education, it allowed me to meet my life-long friends and allowed me to meet my best friend and wife, Beth."
Jim Wax '93
*Jim and Beth won a $50 gift certificate to the Outback and two movie passes. Congrats! |
Creative Careers in Nursing Symposium
Scheduled at Villa Julie College
Registered nurses can get a glimpse into new and exciting career options at the second annual "Creative Careers in Nursing" symposium at Villa Julie College on Tuesday, April 8.
The event, which will start at 6 p.m. in the Rockland Center on Villa Julie's Owings Mills campus, will feature speakers on Nursing Education and Nursing Informatics. Experienced nurses will discuss how Villa Julie's RN to BS program can help nurses broaden their careers.
Panelists will include Villa Julie faculty members, Gary Hicks '05 and Jean Wilson '03,who will share thoughts about their journeys and experiences which led to their careers as nursing instructors at VJC. Susan Newbold, a faculty member at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, will speak about the growing field of nursing informatics, which merges nursing and information technology.
The symposium is free, but advance registration is requested due to limited space. Light fare and networking opportunities will be available. Please visit www.vjc.edu, call 443-352-4244 or e-mail wpr-kath@mail.vjc.edu to register.
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 Maryland, My Maryland
Don't forget to take advantage of online registration for Maryland, My Maryland, the 60th Anniversary Spring Celebration. Remember, seating is limited, so be sure to register now. Don't miss out on the excitement!
All guests will enjoy mouth-watering appetizers, including petite crab cakes and fresh shucked oysters, followed by a wonderful buffet that will feature Pecan Crusted Rockfish, Chicken Chesapeake, and so much more! This delicious food will be accompanied by a selection of Maryland beer and wine. Enjoy the music of the live band, Full Circle, while you peruse the silent auction items.
Get in on the action as the live auction excitement begins. Place your bids on a one-week vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, or a trip to Atlantic City. If you want more flexibility, place your bids on two round trip tickets to anywhere Southwest Airlines flies, or a 3 day/2 night vacation to a city of your choice - there are SIX to choose from! If you'd prefer to stay closer to home, try your chances with the Comcast Suite at Camden Yards, passes to the Visionary Art Museum, tickets to the National Aquarium, or a one-year membership to the Irvine Nature Center. That's not all, but you've got to be here to see this for yourself! All proceeds from the event benefit the students of Villa Julie College.
If you're interested in getting involved with this event, please contact Nina at dev-nina@mail.vjc.edu or 443-334-2625 to find out more. | |
Athletics Spotlight
A great showing of Men's Lacrosse Alumni gathered with their friends and family members as Villa Julie hosted St. Mary's in their men's lacrosse season opener on February 23. In front of a large crowd, the Mustangs avenged last season's CAC semi-final loss by defeating the Seahawks 13-10, bringing their record to 1-0, while St. Mary's fell to 1-1. |
Wellness Tip
Maryland Smoking Ban
 No butts about it, Maryland is now smoke-free! The Maryland Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 went into effect February 1, 2008. The act is meant to protect all Maryland citizens from exposure to second-hand smoke in indoor settings, including most workplaces, restaurants, and bars. If you need help with smoking cessation, get free assistance at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. | |
Library Corner
"American Bloomsbury"
By Susan Cheever
I grew up reading and cherishing Alcott's Little Women, and as a literature lover, had encounters with the others as I navigated through high school and college lit courses. Reading Cheever's book helped these literary luminaries come alive as people. And what lives they led! These were brilliant, passionate artists who experienced unrequited love and flouted convention to be with their heart's desire. This is an extremely readable book that humanizes an important literary and historical period in our country's past. The icing on the cake for me was learning about the important issues making the front pages then. It helps to put today's worrisome issues in perspective just a bit.
-Recommendation by Maureen Beck
Director of Library Services,
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