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Through school, clubs & networking, 20-year-old Abby Frisk is living college life to the fullest Abby Frisk Abby Frisk isn’t one to shy away from a learning opportunity. She’s a firm believer that the more you put into something, the more you get out of it. That’s why she’s jumped into college with both feet. 

Ten students from Fox Valley Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society offered their time and support to area high school girls to help them prepare for prom. FVTC partnered with Community Clothes Closet in Menasha to once again collect free prom dresses, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories for high school girls in need. Each year, between 20-30 area

Spring 2012 Students helping those in need There are 45 student organizations at Fox Valley Technical College, and all of them donate their skills in support of community efforts. “We’re developing people,” says Jim Beard, Horticulture instructor and student group advisor. “As a technical college our job is to train the workforce, but providing skills

Fall 2010 Supporting the Troops A new club offers services, assistance, and camaraderie for U.S. military veterans.In 2009, Bruce Rathe had an epiphany: There was nothing at Fox Valley Technical College that students who were military veterans could call their own. Rathe, who works in the college’s Educational Support Services department, wanted to change that.

Spring 2010 Cast in a Leading Role A student leader broadens her skills and perspective through campus activities.Electrical Engineering Technology major Kamilah Coffin likes making things happen. That’s one reason why she enjoys her involvement in a variety of FVTC student organizations. She is secretary of the Student Government Association, secretary of the Electronics Club, and

Fall 2009 Rock On! Two talented students build a robot that conquered a popular video game—while enhancing their resumes.  When Mike Teigen and Chee Lor decided on an ambitious final project of creating a robot that could play the popular “Guitar Hero” video game, their instructor, Jon Stenerson, wasn’t at all concerned. Both Teigen and