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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.
Read MoreAlvernia honors Paul Roedel, Berks Women in Crisis, and Mary's Home/Mary's Shelter
10/16/2009Alvernia 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's TV Show
"What's New at the U" is a half-hour television show that focuses on Alvernia University. Students assist in all aspects of television production both in front and behind the camera including anchoring, reporting, producing, lighting, sound, camera and technical directing as part of a 3-credit course.
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The Alvernian
Alvernia's Student Newspaper
The student newspaper is published during the academic year. The purpose is to inform and entertain the Alvernia community by covering issues that are of concern or interest, and to provide an open forum for ideas and opinions.
The Zephyrus
Alvernia's Literary Magazine
The literary magazine is published every spring. It contains original creative work--poetry, fiction, essays, photography, artwork--by Alvernia students, staff and faculty.