Janessa Rasmus
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2016
  • Ephrata, PA

Janessa Rasmus Participating in Alternative Winter Break Program

2016 Jan 15

Janessa Rasmus of Ephrata, Pa., is spending winter break working to help others in the Dominican Republic, through an Alvernia University Alternative Break program. Rasmus is studying Nursing at the university.

Students traveling to Washington, D.C. will learn about urban poverty, homelessness and structural racism through a variety of different workshops and volunteer opportunities provided by the sponsoring agency: the Steinbruck Center.

ALVERNIA is a fast growing Franciscan university, grounded in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, that combines diverse academic opportunities with personal attention and an unmatched commitment to community service. Situated on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pa., the university supports a rigorous and caring learning community that is home to more than 3,000 students. For more information visit alvernia.edu.