Three Generations of Writers: David Updike on Roots in the Community
David Updike, son of John Updike, will reflect on the roots that his father and grandmother, both writers, had in the Shillington community. David will read selections from his father's and grandmother's work as well as some of his own. His most recent publication, a book of short stories, called Old Girlfriends is currently available. This lecture is a part of Alvernia's Literary Festival and a part of the Reading Reads Festival during the month of October.
This event is free and open to the public.
A wine and cheese reception will follow the event.
For more information, please visit http://www.alvernia.edu/about/holleran-center/lectures.html
Start Date: 10/12/2010 4:00 pmEnd Date: 10/12/2010 6:00 pm
Location: Bernardine Franciscan Conference Center
Price: This event is free and open to the public
Sponsor: The Holleran Center for Community Engagement & The Center for Ethics and Leadership
Contact: Please contact the Holleran Center for Community Engagement with questions at 610-790-1925 or holleran.center@alvernia.edu
Facts & Figures
- History: Established as a private four-year liberal arts college in 1958, Alvernia celebrated its 50th year by being awarded university status in 2008.
- Heritage: Founded by the Bernardine Sisters, a Catholic religious order, the university embraces the Franciscan core values of service, humility, collegiality, contemplation and peacemaking.
- Motto: “To Learn, To Love, To Serve”
- Campus: The main campus in Reading is 121 acres, with two satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Pottsville (Schuylkill County).
- Location: Our residential campus is situated three miles from center-city Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Enrollment: 3,000 students attend Alvernia including 1,500 traditional undergraduates, 600 continuing education students, and 780 graduate students. Over 77% of first-year students live on campus.
- Faculty: Our professors are accomplished scholars, experts in their fields, and supportive mentors. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Most classes are 20 students or fewer.
- Athletics: NCAA Division III, member of the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation and member of Eastern College Athletic Conference, 8 men’s and 10 women’s intercollegiate sports.