Julian Gerace
  • Music Recording Technology / Music Composition
  • Class of 2016
  • Tamaqua, PA

Julian Gerace Receives Student Innovation Fund Grant at Lebanon Valley College

2016 Feb 10

Nine Lebanon Valley College student proposals are one step closer to implementation thanks to inaugural Student Innovation Fund grants announced by LVC President Dr. Lewis E. Thayne. Nine grants were awarded to 20 students, including Julian Gerace of Tamaqua, Pa., for projects ranging from sustainability and outdoor appreciation to student programming and the arts.

Gerace, a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, is pursuing a bachelor of music and bachelor of arts in music recording technology and music at The Valley. Beautifying the walls and public spaces of the College is the goal of this grant. Artify LVC aims to demonstrate the creative skills of students and alumni by placing student work throughout campus and commissioning artists of every kind to create content. This project shows LVCOs commitment to encourage learning and growth in all areas of life and it will give confidence to those who display their art.E

Similar to the President's Innovation Fund, awarded annually to faculty and staff projects, this fund was launched to encourage student-initiated pilot projects. The selected projects have long-term, wide-reaching potential to foster transformative learning on and off campus.

President Thayne cited that one of the major institutional goals for the College is "to create a demonstrably superior academic and co-curricular experience for our students that prepare graduates for successful performance in the competitive national and international market."

Students were invited to formulate proposals and submit them for review during the fall semester. A total of $25,000 was available in three categories:

- Innovative programming that enhances the educational and/or co-curricular experience of students or programs.

- Strategic focus funding that considers initiatives that incorporate aspects of the Envision 2020 strategic plan.

- Program Enhancement funding intended to improve current programs and/or initiatives.