The Ellen Frei Gruber Award is presented to an individual who has given outstanding service to his/her alma mater and exemplified continued commitment and support of the mission of 最新91制片厂. Most importantly, this individual reflects the values of service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality. The following Alvernia alumni received the award from 1990 through 1999. All biographical information current at the time of the award.
1992
- Terry D. Cieri
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Degree:
- B.A. Accounting and Business Administration/Management '88
Bio:- Carpenter Technology Corporation, Cost Analyst Accountant
- Distinguished Alumnus, Alumni Gallery, Goldey Beacon College
- Spirit of Achievement Award, Junior Achievement
- Chevalier and Cross of Honor Awards, DeMolay
- Chairman, Alvernia College Alumni Executive Board
- Past President, Friends of the Greenhouse Association
- Recognition Award, Big Brother/Big Sister of Berks County
- Consistory Member, St. Andrews Church UCC
- Chairman, Finance and Operations Committee, Alvernia College Art Auction
1993
- Helen Ravel
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Degrees:
- B.A. Elementary Education, Honors '73
- Masters Equivalency, State of Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Graduate Studies: Millersville University, Penn State University, Marymount University, Carlo College
Bio:- Conrad Weiser School District, Second Grade Teacher
- Committee Member, Curriculum development in the areas of: math, science, reading, spelling, writing
- Past Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America
- Past Swimming Instructor, Red Cross
- Past Instructor, NEED Program, Environmental Awareness for Conrad Weiser Schools
- Volunteer, Alvernia College Alumni Association
- Past Member, Alvernia College Judiciary Review Board
1994
- Sister Edward Ann Wierzalis, OSF
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Degrees:
- B.A. Education '71
- M.A. Secondary/Elementary Administration 鈥 Villanova University
- Post Graduate Work 鈥 Theology 鈥 Villanova University
- Doctoral Work 鈥 Communications 鈥 Syracuse University
Bio:- 1963-1970 - Teacher in Diocesan elementary and junior high schools
- 1970-1973 - Principal of Diocesan elementary school
- 1973-1983 - Assistant Director of Religious Education, Diocese of Scranton, Pa.
- 1983-1989 - Director of Religious Education, Diocese of Scranton
- 1989-1991 - Director of Retirement for Bernardine Sisters
- January 1992 - enrolled in Doctoral Program at Syracuse University
- CINDAY Award - 1988 鈥 For the 鈥淲ooden Angel鈥 of the Harmony Park Series
- N.C.E.A Presidential Award - 1989 - For excellence in Catholic Education
- Chairperson, Pa. Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education
- Member, Bishop Task Force for implementation of the Economic Pastoral
- Member, Bishop Advisory Board for persons with disabilities
- Member, Scranton Diocesan RENEW Board
- Publish, Diocesan Curricular Guidelines for elementary catechesis. Study Guides for children鈥檚 television program - Harmony Park.
1995
- Diane Cominski Gracely
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Degrees:
- B.S. Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology '71
- M.Ed. Biology, Bloomsburg State University 1978
Bio:- Lebanon V.A. Medical Center, Lebanon, Pa.
- Registered Microbiologist in Clinical and Public Health Microbiology RM (AAM)
- Member:
- National Registry of Microbiologist of American Academy of Microbiology
- Eastern Branch of the American Society of Microbiology
- Central Pennsylvania Microbiology Association
- Quality Management Lebanon V.A. Medical Center (Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory
- Medicine)
- Educational Goals Assessment Process Action Team (LVAMC)
- Vice-Chair, Alvernia College Alumni Association
- Citizens Advisory Council (Cornwall-Lebanon School District)
- Parents of Cornwall Learning Enrichment
- Chairperson, National Laboratory Week (Lebanon V.A. Medical Center)
1996
- Marie B. Heck
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Degree:
- B.A. Business Management and Administration '88
Bio:- Merrill Lynch, Senior Financial Consultant
- Enrolled CFP designation
- Member Estate Planning Council of Berks County
- VP President鈥檚 Advisory of Alvernia College
- Past Chairperson, Alvernia Art Auction
- Various committees of Alvernia Scholarship Ball
- Member of Jr. League, Women鈥檚 Committee of Reading Symphony Orchestra, Women鈥檚 Tulip of Conference Marketing Committee, Kutztown University B&I
- Campaign and Decision Makers, St. Ignatius Loyola/St, Vincent DePaul Society, and Jr. Achievement
1998
- Kevin Georgetti
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Bio:
- Stifel Bancorp, Chief Compliance Officer
- Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Company, Regional Operations Manager
- Southern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce-Past President
- National Dean鈥檚 List 1985
- Who鈥檚 Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Knights of Columbus-4th degree Past Faithful Navigator
- Knights of Columbus-3rd degree Past Officer
- American Diabetes Association-Volunteer for yearly walkathon and bikeathon
- Alvernia College Alumni Association-Past Chairperson
- Past member of Toms River Daybreak Kiwanis Club
1999
- Marie E. Nowakowski, Ph.D.
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Bio:
- Retired from position of Director of Counseling Services at Hagerstown Community College
- Licensed psychologist (Maryland)
- Member of statewide committee on the Future of Maryland Community Colleges
- Hagerstown Community College Campus Service Award
- Maryland State Senate Citation for Service to Maryland citizens
- Mentor, Washington County Public Schools and Hagerstown Community College Athletic Department
- Prison Ministry at Hagerstown State Prison Complex
- Consultant, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Washington County
- Parish Council, adult education, RCIA, eucharistic minister, sacristan, cantor at St. Ann鈥檚
- Past chair, Alvernia College Alumni Association
