Experiential and Service Learning

Community service is embedded in Alvernia University's Franciscan values and remains an important part of our educational mission today. The Communication and Digital Media Department incorporates service into specific classes offered through experiential learning to not only give back, but to have hands on experience in their field. The department also ensures that the students get experiential learning experiences outside of these service learning classes.

New York City Trip

The students and faculty from the department took a trip to NYC to explore the city and catch up with some working Alumni!

Donate Life - Public Relations Class

Dr. Radosh's Public Relations class collaborated with the Donate Life organization to create materials to encourage people to sign up to be an organ donor.

Widoktadwen Center - Video Production Class

The Video Production class partnered with the Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge to make a video to highlight Native American's history.

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Reading Film Festival

Each year, our students and faculty are involved with the Reading Film Festival. At the 2023 Festival, Alvernia alum Kurt Manderbach won in the category of best documentary for his senior project: A Beautiful Gift. Milvia Cruz and Aliyah Daniels won the TikTok competition (with more than 100 entries) for most impactful message against violence, and Daniel Galindo came in second place in the TikTok Challenge for his entry on opioid addiction.