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Health & Wellness Update
The H1N1 Vaccine has arrived on Alvernia's campus! Vaccine clinics will begin the week of November 9, 2009. Please check the schedule for dates and times.  
 
If you are a parent of a student who is under the age of 18, please return the consent form to our office as soon as possible.

Read more about H1N1 flu and Alvernia University's plans regarding the flu.

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God, Science, and Designer Genes

10/28/2009

Alvernia 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 honors Paul Roedel, Berks Women in Crisis, and Mary's Home/Mary's Shelter

10/16/2009

Alvernia University hosted its annual President’s Dinner, Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:00 p.m., to honor organizations and individuals who have made a significant impact on Alvernia and its surrounding community. This year’s recipients were Paul R. Roedel (Franciscan Award), Berks Women in Crisis (Pro Urbe Award), and Mary’s Home/Mary’s Shelter (Pro Urbe Award).

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Alvernia Facts & Figures


Students

  • 2,800 total students
  • 1,420 traditional undergraduates
  • 40:60 male-female ratio
  • Approximately 77% of freshmen reside on our 121-acre campus.

After Alvernia

Our graduates are discovering that the purposeful, practical liberal arts education they received at Alvernia  University benefits them in their professions. A survey of 2008 graduates revealed the following: 

  • 83% felt their Alvernia education provided experiences relevant to career goals.
  • 84% felt their Alvernia education has provided up-to-date information relevant to current issues and topics.
  • 86% credit their Alvernia degree as a factor for getting their new job.
  • 73% of students who have jobs with new employers or a job offer said their Alvernia degree was a requirement for the job.
  • The majority of Alvernia graduates with new jobs found them within 1-3 months of graduation.
  • They associate their new degree with anticipated benefits such as promotions, better job security,  better benefits, and extra vacation time.


Message from Dr. Joe Cicala
VP for University Life


Once upon a time, the legal principle in loco parentis governed the actions of colleges and universities. The faculty and staff were allowed…expected, really…to do their work “in the place of parents.”

Legally, those days are long gone, as I believe they should be. Personally and philosophically? That’s another story.

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Important Graduation Information


WHEN:  Sunday, December 13, 2009

WHERE:  Physical Education Center, Alvernia University

TIME:
10:30 a.m. Baccalaureate
1:00 p.m. Conferring of Degrees

Order your cap and gown online at www.herffjones.com/college by November 1, 2009 (please note change in date from letter). A late fee of $25 will be charged for all late orders.

Contact Tracy Hine with questions at tracy.hine@alvernia.edu or 610.796.8211.
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