Alvernian September 2014

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September/October 2014

Volume 53 Issue 1

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Grupo Exito Excites Alvernia

THIS ISSUE Campus News

Photo courtsey of Madelyn Johnston

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By Madelyn Johnston Contributing Writer

Social Media: Jobs of the Future

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Campus News

Grupo Exito fired up the Alvernia community on Sunday, September 14. L – R: Dorian, Hector, Style, Ronny, Luis, Jose, David.

The band describes their sound as a combination of bachata, merengue and salsa and feels like the music comes from their souls. “It’s very fun and passionate,” Hector said. “Older bachata is like country. ‘Oh, I lost my girl, I’m so sad’,” he laughed. “But we like the audience to be happy and have fun.” Grupo Exito started making music in 2010, playing mostly at clubs and festivals. However, their performance at AU was one of their first shows at an academic institution. So why

The musical stylings of New York based bachata band Grupo Exito serenaded students on Sunday, September 14. Grupo Exito played as part of Alvernia’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Grupo Exito is composed of members Hector (guira), Ronny (lead guitar), Jose (rhythm guitar), Luis (Congas), Dorian (lead singer), Style (bongos and percussion) and David (bass guitar).

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In Memoriam: Elaine Schalck

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Sports

Athletics: Crusading for Educating the Mind and Body

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Lifestyle

Studying Abroad is a Passport to a Brighter Future

By Casey Green Contributing Writer Professor Elaine Schalck passed away on September 3, 2014 of natural causes. She was 60 years old. Schalck was born on July 26, 1954. She lived in Berks County for her entire life. After she finished high school, Schalck enrolled at then-Alvernia College to get a degree in biochemistry/secondary education. During her time as an undergraduate student, Schalck became close with Sister Alodia. Her relationship with Sister Alodia would become deeply important to her education and her faith. Schalck graduated from Alvernia College in 1976, and became a professor at Alvernia in 1977. She served Alvernia as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry while working toward her master’s degree in education from Temple University. After completing her master’s degree in 1989, she stayed on at Alvernia until her passing in September. Schalck’s 37-year career at Alvernia saw the tremen-

dous growth of both the science program and the university. She played a major role in the design and planning of the O’Pake Science Center, as well as advising numerous students during her long career. Elaine Schalck was beloved by students. Generations of Alvernia graduates remember Schalck as someone who would listen to them no matter what they needed to talk about. Regardless of what role a

person played in the Alvernia community, Schalck was always there with open arms to offer advice, wisdom, or comfort. “Professor Schalck was one of the best professors I had at Alvernia,” Brandi Loga, Alvernia alumni, said. “She truly cared about all of her students and helped them get through anything and everything. She helped me get my internship through which I am now in graduate

By Genesis Ciriaco Editor

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Photo courtsey of Carey Manzolillo

A Farm Amongst Cement

So Much Yarn, So Little Time

Elaine Schalck (right) receives an Employee Recognition award for her 35 years of distinguished service at Alvernia in 2013.

Community service is more than a yarn for the Hooked on Helping club. Hooked on Helping knits and crochets handmade items to donate to area groups. President Brianna Whitton and Vice President Katie Fitzharris reactivated the club after learning of their shared interest in yarn. “Katie and I were roommates freshman year, and we discovered we both loved to crochet and knit,” Whitton said. “I have been knitting for 11 years and Katie has been crocheting for ten years.” “We tried to find other people around campus that shared the same interest and they all said the same thing: ‘I don’t really knit or crochet because no one else does it.’ The idea was simple, start a club with members who have a passion for this hobby.” Whitton and Fitzharris disContinued on page 4


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