Alvernia Students take on Democratic National Convention
Four Alvernia Univesity students and one faculty member are are participating in the Democratic National Convention July 25-28, through The Washington Center. The experience is part of a two-week program that pairs college students with key organizations before and during the convention. Students work behind the scenes, hear from major guest lecturers, complete relevant coursework and fieldwork assignments.
Two Alvernia students: Allison Antonini (Master’s in Liberal Studies) and Carolyn Stabile (Occupational Therapy) are working with CNN during the convention. Marisa Schutz (Political Science) is paired with Fox News, and Marisa Gittelman (Psychology) is working with CBS.
Communication faculty member, Dr. Jodi Radosh, is also playing a role at the convention though The Washington Center.
The Washington Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C., for academic credit. The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has more than 50,000 alumni who have become leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.