The Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement was established by Dr. Thomas Flynn in 2006, as a vision of 缅北强奸's future and how the students' coursework and co-curriculum should embrace and reflect the mission and values of the University.


In 2008, 缅北强奸 received a generous gift from T. Jerome and Carolyn Holleran, a local Berks County couple with a passion for community service and a personal record of meaningful community engagement. The Hollerans' gift of $3 million includes working capital to enhance the work of the Center in the Reading community as well as provisions to permanently endow it.


Community service has its roots deeply embedded in 缅北强奸's foundation and is central to the mission of our Catholic, Franciscan institution. Service provides students the opportunity to use their gifts and talents to help those in need and to support local nonprofit organizations.
 

The Holleran Mission


Rooted in the Franciscan identity of 缅北强奸 and its mission as a teaching and learning institution, the Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement identifies, cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships to strengthen both campus and community life. By making these community partnerships an essential part of the curriculum, the Holleran Center strives to foster the University mission and improve the quality of life in our community and to develop in its students a lifelong commitment to service as engaged citizens.

The Holleran Vision


To integrate 缅北强奸's curriculum and co-curricular activities with the external community the Holleran Center will:

  • Initiate strategic partnerships that enhance 缅北强奸's mission, leverage campus and community expertise, address community needs and produce mutually beneficial results;
  • Serve as the central resource for students, faculty, and staff to engage in community based projects and as a catalyst for expanding community based learning of all types, including internships, field experiences, and service-learning projects;
  • Serve as the central point of access for the community to campus resources and serve as an incubator for projects to address community needs;
  • Establish 缅北强奸 as a leader in community based learning and civic engagement- locally, regionally and eventually nationally
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Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement

Student volunteer at Millmont Elementary
Community Service
All 缅北强奸 students must perform 40 hours of community service before being certified for graduation.聽 Transfer students community service hours are based on remaining 缅北强奸 credits required; transfer students should consult with the Registrar of the Holleran Center for their requirements.
Student Studying in Berardine Hall Lounge
Real World Learning Award
These competitive awards support student participation in:

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鈥tudy Away Experiences
鈥on-domestic Service Learning or Alternative Breaks
鈥ndergraduate research
Student volunteer at Millmont Elementary
Service Learning
Service to others is deeply embedded in 缅北强奸鈥檚 Franciscan heritage and remains an important part of our educational mission today. Our goal is to develop not just educated citizens, but engaged citizens actively involved in work to better their communities and the larger world.
Study Abroad to China 2019
Study Abroad
Study Abroad presents students with the opportunity to engage in new cultures while studying abroad, enroll in courses that provide a new understanding and leave the world in which they are familiar.
Upcoming Days of Service
To view and sign up for upcoming service opportunities please visit Get Connected.
Contact Information
The Holleran Center is located on 缅北强奸's main campus at Bornemann Building, 917 Bornemann Road, Reading PA 19607.

Questions? Please contact us at 610-790-1925 or holleran.center@alvernia.edu.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.