Local CommunityAlvernia Resources for the local community
Alvernia University is proud to be part of the Reading community and has many quality resources to offer to area residents of all ages. Some lectures and other campus events are free and open to the public. Many cultural, educational, sporting events, and programs are available year-round. Take a look at everything Alvernia offers.
Holleran Center for Community Engagement
About the Center
The Holleran Center for Community Engagement identifies, cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships to strengthen both campus and community life. By making these community partnerships an essential part of the curriculum, the Holleran Center strives to foster the University mission and improve the quality of life in our community and to develop in its students a lifelong commitment to service as engaged citizens.
Programs
We are leading an effort to address the issues of education, mentoring, and support for healthy choices with our community colleagues through The South Reading Youth Initiative.
Read MoreCenter for Ethics & Leadership
About the Center
The Center for Ethics and Leadership at Alvernia University is an interdisciplinary initiative for dialogue on ethics and leadership among members of the Alvernia community, the local and regional communities, and colleagues throughout the academy.
Events
Ethics in journalism, the American Presidency, immigration, and the value of interfaith dialogue—the spring 2009 series of events explored topics of national importance.
Read MoreSenior College
Lifelong Learning at it's finest
The Alvernia Seniors College is a program which provides people with opportunities for intellectual and cultural exploration. In addition to holding classes on Alvernia University's campus, the Seniors College runs programs at several other convenient area locations.
Courses
Sixteen Mid Year courses ran from January 12–May 15, 2009 covering topics as varied as "Superheroes and Comic Books" to "The Current Financial Crisis: Perspectives and Recommendations from People Who Know."
Read MoreMontessori School
A New Home
In 2009, Alvernia Montessori signed a lease for the empty St. Anthony of Padua School in Milmont. This gives the school the opportunity to be closer to the Alvernia campus and use the resources that the University offers, including interning students in the educational disciplines.
The Philosophy
The Montessori philosophy is contingent on the Multiple Intelligences Theory, in which children do not only learn by reading and writing. The school uses stories, Montessori materials, diverse cultural items, and traditional tools as learning vessels. Montessori students actively participate in planning their time and taking responsibility for their work.
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Alvernia Headlines
Alvernia opens new facility in Schuylkill County
11/12/2009In a time when many are cutting back, Alvernia University has invested in the Schuylkill County area, with a new 10,400 square foot facility in the Cressona Mall. A news conference and ribbon cutting was held Thursday, Nov.12, at 11 a.m., followed by tours of the facility.
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God, Science, and Designer Genes
10/28/2009Alvernia duo Spencer Stober, Ph.D., and Donna Yarri Ph.D., discussed their new book, God, Science, and Designer Genes: An Exploration of Emerging Technologies as part of the 2009 Literary Festival—Life Between the Pages—to a packed crowd today.
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Alvernia University pairs with Leadership Berks
Leadership Berks and its impressive program will become a part of Alvernia University through the completion of an asset purchase agreement recently approved by the University and the Leadership Berks board. The change will become effective July 1, 2009.
Visit Leadership Berks online
Crusaders Corner
Summer Recreation News
Jack McCloskey's 2009 Basketball Camps at Alvernia University
Jack McCloskey is the former men's head basketball coach who took his team to the NCAA D-III Final Four in 1997. He is a charter member of the Alvernia University Athletic Hall of Fame.39th Annual Boys/Girls Individual Basketball Camp at Alvernia University
Age Range: Grades 3 to 9
Dates: July 19 to 23
Cost: Short Day Campers from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ($210 - lunch included) Long Day Campers from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ($255 - lunch and dinner included) Full Time Campers ($360 - breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in addition to dorm experience)
39th Annual Boys Team Basketball Camp at Alvernia University
Age Range: Junior Varsity and Varsity teams only
Dates: July 24, 25, & 26 or July 31, August 1-2
PIAA Officials provided for all games along with scorers and timekeepers.
First 20 teams to register will be accepted; teams attending must have at least nine players per team Resident Camper: $200 Commuter Camper: $160
39th Annual Girls Team Basketball Camp at Alvernia University
Age Range: Junior Varsity and Varsity teams only
Dates: July 17-19
PIAA Officials provided for all games along with scorers and timekeepers.
First 20 teams to register will be accepted; teams attending must have at least nine players per team Resident Camper: $200 Commuter Camper: $160
For information on all of the camps visit: www.midatlanticbasketballcamps.com or email CoachJMcCloskey@aol.com or call 610-367-0509
Frank A. Franco Library Center
Library Cards
Alvernia University alumni, residents of Berks County, and students, faculty and staff of ACLCP colleges are entitled to borrowing privileges.
Alvernia Alumni and Community members may register for a library card at the main desk by presenting a photo ID.
ACLCP patrons must present a valid college ID to receive an Alvernia University library card.
You must present this card whenever you want to check out materials. You will be held responsible for all materials checked out on your card, including any unauthorized use, until the library has been notified that the card is lost or stolen. You will also be charged for any lost or damaged materials. You must replace a lost card (at a nominal replacement cost) to continue borrowing library materials.
Loan Periods
The loan period for circulating books is 3 weeks. Patrons may
check-out: general collection books, curriculum materials, children’s
books, and CDs. Patrons may not check-out: Bestseller books, audiobooks,
videos, and items in the Italian-American collection.
Renewals
Items may be renewed once, either in-person or by phone.
Overdues
The fine for overdue items is $0.05 per day. Items more than 1 month overdue are considered lost. Patrons with a lost item or more than $10 in fines will not be allowed to check out materials.