Havertown student, others raise money after W. Reading disaster
Plus, dozens of spring graduates
Daniel Brown of Havertown, an occupational therapy student at Alvernia University in Reading, along with the rest of Dr. Gregory Chown’s OT 526 class raised nearly $1,200 for the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund created by Berks County Community Foundation in partnership with United Way of Berks County following the explosion of the R.M. Palmer factory in West Reading earlier this year.
“I am very proud of the graduating occupational therapy students, who despite their super busy end-of-the-year schedules, showed servant leadership and upheld the Franciscan values to help others in a time of great need,” said Chown, associate professor of occupational therapy, in a press release from Alvernia.
The students, including Brown, collaborated to spread the word by attending the West Reading Farmer’s Market, setting up a table at Alvernia University’s cafeteria and using bingo cards on social media to incentivize donations. The fund’s purpose is to provide aid to members of the community who were affected by the tragedy and has reached nearly $1 million, the university said.
Alvernia University is a Catholic comprehensive university with a liberal arts foundation founded by the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters in 1958. The university serves over 3,000 students in Reading, Pottsville and Philadelphia with a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts education, strong technical training in many high demand majors, ever-expanding experiential learning opportunities through study abroad and internship experiences and community engagement through its Franciscan-based community service model, the university said.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Janny Chun of Media was awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at the recent commencement ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 19, 2023.
Chun is the daughter of Young Soon and Jong Gul Chun of Havertown. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of the Sciences in 2012 and a Master of Science in biomedical sciences from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. Janny Chun is continuing her medical training in internal medicine at Tower Health Reading Hospital, West Reading, Pennsylvania.
• Nick Abate of Broomall, was awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at the recent commencement ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 19, 2023.
Abate is the son of Tanie and Mark Abate, Broomall. He earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Saint Joseph’s University in 2016. Nick Abate is continuing his medical training in orthopedic surgery at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lankenau, Paoli and Abington Hospitals.
Lebanon Valley College
Kelsey Czyszczon, Aston, recently graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Lebanon Valley College
University of Scranton
Students earning degrees include:
• Francis H. Tholley, Darby, Master of Science in software engineering.
• Mary G. Winterle, Havertown, Master of Science in special education.
• Daniel R. Crossan, Media, Master of Business Administration in marketing.
• Nathan J. Stuhltrager. Swarthmore, Master of Business Administration in marketing.
• Kaitlyn A. Hartsky, West Chester, Master of Science in occupational therapy.
• Alexander J. Connor, Wayne, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and philosophy.
• Caitlyn M. Hope, Garnet Valley, Bachelor of Science in psychology.
• Megan Magallanes, Chester, Bachelor of Science in neuroscience.
• Abigail M. Rzucidlo, Garnet Valley, Bachelor of Science in mathematical sciences.
• Joseph A. Tholley, Darby, Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.
• Andrew C. Vizzard, Havertown, Bachelor of Science in chemistry.
• Sara P. Walsh, Havertown, Bachelor of Science in psychology.
• Hailey K. Dufour, Wayne, Bachelor of Science in health promotion.
• Kiera R. Harvey, West Chester, Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy.
• Kieran M. McCormack, Springfield, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology.
• Nina A. Ottaviano, Haverford, Bachelor of Science in counseling and human services.
• Kyra M. Quigley, Drexel Hill, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology.
• Colleen A. McPhillips, Broomall, Bachelor of Science in nursing.
• Maura M. Taylor, West Chester, Bachelor of Science in nursing.
• Niamh M. Boyle, Havertown, Bachelor of Science in international business.
• Teresa C. Hegarty, Bryn Mawr, Bachelor of Science in accounting.
• Paul M. Munshower, Wayne, Bachelor of Science in management.
Wilkes University
Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre recently graduated:
• Julia Morgan, Glen Mills, Master of Science in Education.
• Megan Silva, Prospect Park, Master of Science in Nursing.
• Nicole Crawford, Clifton Heights, Master of Science in Education.
• Olivia Jevnick, Wallingford, Master of Science in Education.
• Taylor Amabile, Media, Master of Science in Education.
•
Vera Kishta,
Brookhaven, Master of Science in Nursing.
• Erica Rufo, West Chester, Master of Science in Education.
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
The University of Nebraska, Lincoln recently graduated:
• Alex M. Paul, Rutledge, Master of Arts.
• Mitchell J. Lohmeier, Bryn Mawr, Bachelor of Journalism.
McDaniel College
McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, recent graduated Eleanor A. Toney of Woodlyn with a master’s degree in kinesiology from McDaniel College.
Phi Kappa Phi
Evan Carfrey, Havertown, recently was awarded a Study Abroad Grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Carfrey is one of 125 students nationwide to receive the award, PKP said.
The grants are designed to support undergraduates, both members and nonmembers from campuses that have Phi Kappa Phi chapters, as they seek expanded knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad, the fraternity said.
Currently majoring in engineering and management
at Clarkson University, Carfrey will use the grant to study abroad in Munich, Germany and Reykjavik, Iceland.
York College
York College recently graduated:
• Madison M. Calamita, Swarthmore, Bachelor of Science in business analytics.
• Aubrey J. Greer, Haverford, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
• Claire N. Smith, Broomall, Bachelor of Science in psychology.
• Kevin M. Tanzosh, Folsom, Bachelor of Science in computer science.
• Christopher N. Walters, Springfield, Bachelor of Science in sport management.
Cedar Crest College
Cedar Crest College in Allentown recently graduated Kelsey Swartz of West Chester. The college provided no other details.
Grove City College
Grove City College in Grove City, Pa., recently graduated:
• Amanda Neubauer, Aston, Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
• Oksana Specht, Media, Bachelor of Science in special education with elementary education.
• Jacob Adams, West Chester, Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and biblical
and religious studies.
Keystone College
Keystone College, Factoryville,
Wyoming County, recently graduated Albert M. Pewa, Glenolden, with a Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation management.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Grace Magnotta, Broomall, who majored in mechanical engineering, was among those awarded bachelor’s degree recently at commencement exercises at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts.