At the Alvernia University President's Dinner on Thursday, where awards were presented, are, from left, the Rev. Philip Rodgers, Franciscan Award; Mary Lou Kline, Ellen Frei Gruber Award; Rabbi Brian Michelson, Franciscan Award; Dr. Thomas F. Flynn, Alvernia president; Dan Langdon, representing East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc., Pro Urbe Award; Kevin P. DeAcosta, Distinguished Alumni Award; and Elsayed Elmarzouky, Franciscan Award.

Alvernia’s Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a person who demonstrates the valuable contributions to profession, community and nation. DeAcosta is president of The Highlands at Wyomissing and serves on the boards of Dayspring Home Inc. and the Muhlenberg Soccer Association. He’s also a volunteer tutor for the United Way of Berks County’s Ready.Set. Read! program.