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Giving Opportunities

Alvernia President John R. Loyack Welcome Reception with students
Presidential Hope Fund
To help all students and families in financial need and facing hardships.
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CollegeTowne Loyack downtown reading
Reading CollegeTowne
A strategic enabler that will redefine our academic programs and expand our roots in the Reading community.
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Alvernia University Philadelphia Center exterior
Bruce Cobb Memorial Scholarship
Support a Philadelphia Center student who displays the tenacity and courage to succeed against all odds.
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Francis Hall at sunset
Bryan Dreibelbis Accounting Scholarship
Honors accounting educator Bryan T. Dreibelbis and is awarded to accounting students.
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Athletic turf field
Alvernia Athletic Club
Support the Alvernia Athletic Club general fund which supports the department's highest priorities.
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Dinner reception
Larrie S. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship remembers Criminal Justice alumna, Larrie Summer Thomas.
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Adult Education Student: Jennifer Hack - Criminal Justice Major
Professor Edgard Hartung Emeritus Award
Honors Professor Hartung’s memory and is awarded to a CJ student entering law enforcement.
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The campus quad
Alvernia University Golf Outing
Proceeds provide financial aid to Alvernia students, as well as the Chris Schlager Endowment to support maintenance and upgrades for athletic facilities.
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Reading Scholars celebrate graduation
Reading Collegiate Scholars Program
Collaborative effort to assist Reading students with college readiness and financial support.
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Softball players leave field
Alternative Breaks
Students will go to various locations during the year to serve and learn about specific social justice issues.
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St. Francis statue overlooking library patio
Boscov Scholars Program
Help committed and hard working students realize their dream of higher education in Berks County.
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Francis Hall aerial view
Newcombe Scholarship
Supports mature women students that need financial aid in order to complete their education at Alvernia.
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Nursing student with Alvernia patch
Nursing Program
Donations will help support the Alvernia Nursing Department programs.
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Flags at Campus Commons
General Endowment
Ensure a continuous source of funding for scholarships, research, teaching, and programs.
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Francis Hall at sunset
Emma S. Yoh Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship remembers long-time education faculty member Emma S. Yoh.
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Alvernia University Philadelphia Center exterior
Bruce Cobb Memorial Scholarship
Support a Philadelphia Center student who displays the tenacity and courage to succeed against all odds.
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Campus trees in autumn
Graduating Class Gift
Graduating Class Students will receive a gold tassel for making a gift.
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Dr. Jodi Radosh places a student's microphone.
Real World Learning
Support hands-on educational opportunities through internships, field experiences, projects and programs.
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Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse
The Sister Edward Ann Wierzalis’79 Memorial Scholarship
The Sister Edward Ann Wierzalis’79 Memorial Scholarship has been established in order to help make the dream of completing a college degree possible for students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to academic excellence while fostering Sister Edward Ann’s legacy to inspire others in developing their spiritual values in celebration of the gift of life.
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