JANUARY 2025

CVCA Jterm 2025

CVCA’s Jterm (January term) is a unique and exciting program that gives students an opportunity to explore special courses and experiences outside the traditional classroom. For one week, students choose from a wide variety of classes, retreats, or trips that ignite their passions, such as learning new skills, exploring creative arts, or traveling. These experiences are designed to inspire curiosity, deepen faith, and build community among students and faculty. Jterm is a time of growth, fun, and discovery that enriches each student’s CVCA journey. Take a look through the photos to see if you can spy your grandchild!

Real-World Business Experiences for SOBE Students

If you’ve ever watched Shark Tank, the business reality TV show, then you’ll be interested to know that CVCA has its own version of Shark Tank. CVCA seniors in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SOBE) have an opportunity to give a business pitch of their original start-up companies to a panel of expert judges and compete for $7,000 in cash prizes. This year’s panel of judges include CVCA alumni in business careers and the Chief Strategy Officer of The University of Akron.

Local grandparents are invited to attend this exciting competition to cheer on these hardworking students. This year’s CVCA Annual Pitch Night event will be held on Thursday, January 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the CVCA Chapel. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Get your free tickets below or just show up.

iLAB: Innovate, Create, and Explore

New at CVCA this year is a hands-on experiential learning laboratory. The iLAB is a dynamic learning space where our students unleash their creativity and explore cutting-edge technology. Designed to foster innovation and collaboration, the iLab empowers students to turn ideas into reality and solve real-world problems. Students are able to use hands-on tools like 3D printers, design software, laser engravers, Cricut machines, heat presses, and more to create, prototype, and explore.

A new podcast studio is also available for students to record, produce, and edit podcasts. The dedicated space has professional-grade equipment and soundproofing, allowing students to learn skills in hosting and storytelling content that is polished and professional.

Grandparents are welcome to schedule a time for a short tour of the new iLab. Just email or call Jennifer Meybaum (jmeybaum@cvcaroyals.org or 330-929-0575, ext. 325).

Get excited! CVCA’s Royal Evening will be here soon!

The biggest in-person fundraiser for CVCA will be held on March 8th at the Royals Fieldhouse. Celebrating the Lord’s faithfulness to His school, this highlight event of the year includes delightful food, fellowship, and auction fun while supporting tuition assistance. Learn more HERE.

How can YOU help with the Royal Evening? 

  • ATTEND! Tickets go on sale at the end of January. If you live locally, an invitation will arrive in your mailbox soon!
  • SPONSOR the event through a corporate or family sponsorship. There are a variety of sponsor levels that can fit your business or family with worthwhile benefits. Sponsor level information is HERE and the Sponsor Form is available HERE.
  • DONATE to the silent or live auction. Do you have a vacation home or condo anywhere in the US that you could donate for a week, shareable airline miles or hotel points, game tickets, fishing or hunting experiences, or personal services? Perhaps you have a small-scale hobby in which you could donate an item (metalworking, woodcarving, cookies, candles, cards, etc.) We would greatly appreciate it. Fill out this quick and easy online donation form HERE.

If you have questions or would like to discuss a possible donation idea, please call Jennifer Meybaum at 330-929-0575, ext. 325 or email jmeybaum@cvcaroyals.org.

WATCH

YOUR

MAIL

Keep an eye out for a postcard coming your way from our Development team. If you live in Ohio, you have an incredible opportunity to support CVCA student scholarships at no cost to you by directing a portion of your state tax liability to CVCA.

WATCH YOUR MAIL

Keep an eye out for a postcard coming your way from our Development team. If you live in Ohio, you have an incredible opportunity to support CVCA student scholarships at no cost to you by directing a portion of your state tax liability to CVCA.

Reflections and Gratitude for the New Year

Happy New Year! I hope you are healthy, hopeful, and excited to grow closer to the Lord in 2025. As we begin the year ahead, CVCA remains committed to boldly proclaiming the Gospel as we educate and cultivate your grandchildren to be servants of Christ. Thank you for your support and prayers for CVCA and your grandchild. You play a vital role in your grandchild’s life, and we value that. Thank you for partnering with us!

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13