November/December 2016
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Volume 55 Issue 6
The Best C.A.B. in the Nation! By Veronica Cepparulo Contributing Writer
Photo courtesy of Alvernia University
“CHAARG” Into Fitness
Alvernia’s CAB took NACA by storm during Family Weekend. Instead of spending time with their families, five members of Alvernia’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) traveled to Buffalo, New York for the Mid-Atlantic National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) conference. With the help from student testimonials, CAB was awarded the “Outstanding CAB Board” in the MidCabbies gathered after working hard on Alvernia’s Got Talent, Atlantic region at the awards one of many activities that makes Alvernia’s CAB the best Campus dinner during NACA. Along Activities Board in the nation! with the “Outstanding CAB
Come Together with Commuter Council
Photo courtesy of Carmen Gonzalez
By ReJeana Goldsborough Contributing Writer
L-R: Joshua Harmes, Ofelia Villaseñor, Caroline Delacruz, Melissa Rivera, Margaret Majia, Carmen Gonzalez, and Sam Dieffenbach, all commuters, gathered in the Bernardine Hall lounge.
By Carmen Gonzalez Contributing Writer
A Force to be Reckoned With
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Alvernia Budget Cut Woes
Adventure Awaits
Justice through Journalism
Board” award, one of CAB’s advisors, Joe Benyish was named “Best New Professional,” and CAB’s Special Events Chairperson, Jocelyn MacAleese, was named awarded the “Unsung Hero Award.” MacAleese was not only surprised, but grateful as well. “Winning an award at NACA was unreal,” MacAleese said. “I have been going to NACA since my sophomore year and never really thought I would really ever receive any type of recognition, not because I’m under-valued or anything along those lines, but because everyone
Many have heard the recommendations by faculty to get involved on campus organizations and activities. However, sometimes it is not the easiest thing to do when managing life outside of school especially for commuters. To offer commuters a better opportunity for networking, effective interactions, and team management the office of Student Activities is delighted to announce the integration of what could
be a new club on campus for commuters. The goal for the Commuter Council is to help commuters get involved in various ways. This club will allow commuters with the chance to have their voices heard about any issues they may have, be aware of things happening on campus, feel like a part of the campus community by meeting new people with similar interest and develop leadership skills useful for future careers. The Commuter Council will be hosting various activities in an effort to bring
back commuter lunches for students. This club is also planning to have a bingo afternoon strictly for commuters. This will allow students to become more connected with the university and help them discover their passions and strengths that will guide them throughout their career path. “As the council begins to expand we wish to hear more ideas and try to bring them forward” Graduate Assistant, Amber Nikolaus
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Alvernia’s 2016-17 operating budget was cut this year due to an enrollment shortfall. The projected number of incoming freshmen and transfer students exceeded the actual amount, impacting the incoming revenue and operating budget for the university. “When we talk about the annual operating budget we’re talking about the budget that pays for all the expenses that run the university for a year, and most of that money comes from tuition,” Doug Smith, Vice President of Finance and Administration, said in an interview. “A shortage of freshmen and transfers leaves us a little short of our planned revenue. So we had to adjust our budget to accommodate,” Smith said. Certain positions within the faculty and staff that were already vacant were frozen and left empty to help offset the low revenue. The faculty
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