Alvernia University

09/11/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Hispanic Heritage Month at Alvernia

Alvernia University's Division of Mission, Diversity and Inclusion (MDI) and Office of Justice, Equity and Inclusion (JEI) invite you to join the Alvernia community at the following events on campus and in Downtown Reading:

Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce 2024 GALA

  • Date: Saturday, September 14
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Redner's Event Center; Reading, PA

Big Screen Loteria Game Night (Pura Vida Club)

  • Date: September 17, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 - 10:00 pm
  • Location: QUAD

The Cultural Coalition Presents Latinos Unidos (Registration Only)

  • Date: September 27, 2024
  • Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm
  • Location: Francis Hall Atrium & Theatre
  • Register here.

Berks Cultural Diversity Festival by Bring The Change

  • Date: September 29, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: City Park in Reading
  • Learn more here.

Tropical Night (JEI/Pura Vida Club)

  • Date: October 10th
  • Location: Francis Hall
  • Office of JEI and Pura Vida will be hosting a cultural night full of dancing and food for all to join

Looking Ahead

Ofrenda (Pura Vida Club and Mission & Ministry)

  • Dates: October 28 - November 1
  • Location: Franco Library
  • An Ofrenda Offering/Altar will be available from Oct 28th - Nov 1st in the Library. If you are interested in getting your loved one up on the Ofrenda contact Pura Vida via Instagram or email: [email protected]. To get your loved ones on the Ofrenda please DM or email your loved ones photo and name. *If you are not comfortable with putting up a photo, you can also send in your loved ones name & we will put it in the special box on the table!