2010 Literary Festival at Alvernia
"Deepening Our Roots"
Wednesday, October 6
Slam Poet IN-Q will perform his brand of Hip-Hop/Spoken Word, paired with a retro-funky sampling. Critics say his new album puts true mastery of rhythmic-artist-poetry on exhibit. Sponsored by Alvernia Campus Activities Board.
—Crusader Café, 7 p.m.
Monday, October 11
Larry Alexander, journalist and author of Biggest Brother: the Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers will lecture about leadership lessons. Sponsored by the University Life Division and Holleran Center for Community Engagement.
—Francis Hall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12
David Updike, author and illustrator, will lecture on “Roots in the Community: Three Generations of Writers.” Sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Leadership and the Holleran Center for Community Engagement.
—Bernardine Franciscan Conference Center, 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 14
Tim Stark, a greenmarket superstar whose tomatoes are coveted by top chefs in New York City, will discuss his memoir, Heirloom: Notes from an Accidental Tomato Farmer. Sponsored by the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society.
—Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 16
The Pagoda Writer’s Club will present an interactive workshop “Researching Your Roots.” A reception will follow.
—The Reading Pagoda, 1 p.m.
Monday, October 18
The student panel “Sucked In: Hot Confessions of Not so Cold-Blooded Vampire Addicts” will discuss Twilight, Dracula, and Interview with a Vampire. Sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.
—Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 19
Maria Mogford will present “Leadership in Rabbit, Run.”
—Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20
SJ Hart will present her personal story with bipolar and co-occurring disorders from her book, Lies in Silence.
—Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 21
“Arts and Poetry Fusion!” Join us for words that come ALIVE with painting, dance, and other art forms with the Berks Bards. Coordinated by Jennifer Dalton.
—Dr. Frank A. Franco Library, 3 p.m.
Friday, October 22
Original readings and acts will be presented during the monthly meeting of the Alvernia Writers’ Series.
—Dr. Frank A. Franco Library, 1 p.m.
Friday, October 22
The Alvernia University Book Club will review Of the Farm, by John Updike.
—Physical Education Center Shander Room, 6 p.m.
Monday, October 25
Dr. Tom Bierowski, Assistant Professor of English at Alvernia University, will present “Jack, Safe in Heaven Dead—Kerouac as Modern Shaman.”
—Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 26
Dr. Laurence Mazzeno author and past president of Alvernia University will present “Updike and the Essay as an Art Form.”
—Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, October 27
English scholar Harry Humes will read at the annual Literary Festival’s poetry contest, which is hosted by Dr. Richard Law, Associate Professor of English. Poetry awards and prizes presented!
—Dr. Frank A. Franco Library, 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 28
Dr. Donna Yarri, Associate Professor of Theology at Alvernia University, will present Kafka’s Creatures, Animals, Hybrids, and Other Fantastic Beings.
—Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall, 11 a.m.
Friday, October 29
Alvernia’s first annual Masquerade Bash, sponsored by Alumni Relations and students from the spring 2010 event planning course.
—Student Center 1st floor, 7 p.m.
End Date: 10/29/2010
Location: Alvernia University- Main Campus
Price: All events are FREE and open to the public
Contact: Please contact: Sue Guay at (610) 796-8344 for details.
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.