Club 411: Pre-Vet Events uniting members

Cristina Pimentel Roundup Reporter

A red banner displayed across the board reading “Pierce College Veterinary Science Program” in bold white letters, greets a cluster of laughing, mingling students as they enter the lecture hall at the Center For Sciences (CFS) building Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

From visiting universities, and attending field trips, to going on “behind the scene” tours at local zoos, the Pre-Vet Club unites students who are interested in animals and medicine to help

Pre-Vet students aren’t only getting a glimpse of fun events off campus, but the club itself brings the members together in a way that makes each of them feel like they are part of a small, close knit community.

“The first time I was in it, I was a little bit quiet,” said ASO Representative, Rachel Hubert. “But now I’m a little more active.”

After being in the club for a year and a half, Hubert has earned her spot in representing the club in the bigger counsel meetings.

“I go to the ASO meetings every Monday and then we just gather info,” Hubert said. “We’re in the loop for the school with all of the events and fundraisers.”

The Pre-Vet club has gone to Western University of Health Sciences, elephant sanctuaries

Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Perris, Calif., and has toured other colleges’ animal science departments. Each visit has made the club members more confident in being a part of an active program.

The program has shown its dedication many times in past semesters. Students on campus who are not in any clubs have also noticed the Pre-Vet Club’s success and drive.

The club recently contributed to The Walking Shield program, which donates to less-fortunate Native Americans. That action alone circulated the campus and even enlightened a student who’s not involved with the club.

“It’s really great how a small community has that much passion in what they do,” Science major, Ben Siemers, 24, said. “It shows how dedicated they are.”

Alpha Gamma Sigma meets at 1 p.m. in BUS 3204. Gay Straight Alliance Club meets at 3 p.m. in BUS 3218. Geology Club meets at 4:30 p.m. in the CFS room 92049.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Phi Theta Kappa Club meets at 11:11 p.m. in front of Lovebirds Cafe underneath the library. Alpha Gamma Sigma meets at 1 p.m. in BUS 3217.

Monday, Nov. 10

The Business Economics Student Association Club meets at 1 p.m. in BUS 3204. The Pre-Health Club meets at 11 a.m. at the ASO office.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

The Sociology Club meets at 2:30 p.m. in BUS 3812. The Fast Club meets at 5 p.m. at the auto building. The Business Economics Student Association Club meets at 1 p.m. in BUS 3204.

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