Campus News Students pray with Pope Benedict XVI Eight students joined Director of Campus Ministry and University Chaplain Fr. Kevin Queally and Campus Minister Jo Pressimone in Madrid, Spain, to participate in World Youth Day with Pope Benedict XVI. Celebrated every three years in a different country, World Youth Day is a worldwide encounter with the Pontiff. Students who made the trip included Meredith Beavers, Lynn Boyer, Myron Boultz, Jessica Hardinger, Mark Molchany, Katherine Roesch, Jorge Rosario and Brittany Weidenhammer The trip allowed these Alvernia students to deepen their faith by means of prayer and the sacraments, together with hundreds of thousands of other young people who shared their interests and ambitions. Many generous donors helped to underwrite the costs of this extraordinary experience for Alvernia students.
Peddles from heaven Bernardine Franciscan Sisters from around the world converged at the order’s Reading Motherhouse earlier this year for the congregation’s General Chapter meeting. During the meeting, which is held every six years, the Sisters review and discuss the congregation’s progress and chart a course for its future, including electing new leadership. Pictured above, several Sisters enjoy a spin around the Motherhouse grounds, thanks to bicycles on loan from Alvernia faculty, staff and students who volunteered the two-wheelers to help visiting Sisters get around campus during their stay.
top: Theo Anderson; bottom: Carey Manzolillo
Leaders named to advisory council
Worrall named Holleran Center director Following a national search, Jay Worrall has been named the university’s director of the Holleran Center for Community Engagement. “It is an honor to be chosen to help direct the substantial resources that Alvernia students, staff and faculty have to offer towards the challenges faced in our community,” said Worrall. “I truly look forward to becoming a part of the excellent work being done by the Holleran Center at this great university.” Worrall was formerly the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Berks County. He is well known throughout the region for his leadership on issues related to supporting disadvantaged individuals and deep commitment to community service. He replaces Ginny Hand, who retired in July after helping establish the center as a nationally recognized leader in community service and civic engagement.
Alvernia has selected 21 distinguished leaders to be part of its newly formed President’s Advisory Council. Membership is comprised of alumni and friends of the university from within the Berks and Mid-Atlantic regions and beyond. A diverse group professionally, the council includes former university presidents and leaders in other fields who will gather twice a year to contribute their expertise and provide advice and perspective on major issues facing the institution. Council members include Robert Balthaser ’91, Jerry Greiner, Mike Heimbach ’88, Angel Helm, George Irish, Steve Koons ’05, Jennifer Krow ’03, Rachel Maher ’94, Bob Miller, Kevin Murphy, Sean Murphy, Gerry Nau, Chris Pruitt, Paul Roedel, Judy Schwank, Vaughn Spencer, Doug Tiemen, Mike Toledo, Bob White ’91, Colleen Woodard ’68 and Tom Work. The Council will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and recommending strategies that are necessary and appropriate in order to achieve overall institutional goals. Alvernia University Magazine
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