The Office of Advising and Professional Development would like to welcome everyone back from the semester break and wish you a very successful new year. Please let us know if there is anyway that we can be of assistance to you. Be sure to visit our Web site for valuable information including "What's New," advisement, student forms, and much more. Again, best wishes in the new year.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/advising/

If you have questions, please contact: lynda.capuzzi@villanova.edu

Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research, and/or internships in Germany from four to 10 months. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year. Deadline: January 31, 2008

For additional information: www.daad.org/page/47220/

If you have questions, please contact: nora.pillard@villanova.edu

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students for study abroad. The 2008-2009 Boren Scholarships provide funding for summer, semester, or year-long study in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. national security but are underrepresented in study abroad. After completion of the program, recipients are required to work in the Federal government for a period of time equal to the duration of the assistance provided under the program. Deadline: February 12, 2008

For additional information: www.iie.org/nsep

If you have questions, please contact: nora.pillard@villanova.edu

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program provides undergraduate and graduate funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Students who apply during their sophomore year are eligible for funding for their junior and senior years of college and paid State Department summer internships in Washington, D.C., and overseas. Graduating seniors and recent graduates are able to apply for the graduate fellowship, which includes funding for their first and second year of graduate school and paid State Department internships in Washington, D.C., and overseas. Deadline: February 4, 2008

For additional information: www.woodrow.org

If you have questions, please contact: nora.pillard@villanova.edu

The Wellstone Fellowship and the Villers Fellowship both focus on issues of health care for low-income communities and communities of color. Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at Families USA in Washington, D.C. Each year, one candidate is selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes a stipend of $35,000 and excellent health benefits. The deadline is January 15, 2008. For more information, please visit the Web pages: www.familiesusa.org/about/Wellstone-fellowship.html or www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html

For additional information: www.familiesusa.org/about/Wellstone-fellowship.html

If you have questions, please contact: nora.pillard@villanova.edu

The Whitaker International Program is a competitive grant that is targeted at sending emerging leaders in the field of biomedical engineering overseas to increase international collaboration in the field. The grant is awarded based on an activity/project proposal that is relevant to biomedical engineering. Deadline: February 11, 2008

For additional information: www.whitaker.org

If you have questions, please contact: nora.pillard@villanova.edu

REMINDER: You must apply by Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, for your spring internship. Please feel free to e-mail your application to Luisa.Ruggieri@Villanova.edu, or drop it by the office (415 SAC).

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/internships/

If you have questions, please contact: Luisa.Ruggieri@Villanova.edu

92.5 WXTU in Philadelphia is currently looking for several motivated and ambitious interns for the spring semester 2008. The ideal candidates are students who are focused on Public Relations/Marketing or Radio Broadcasting. The station is looking for students to help both in and out of the office, at 92.5 WXTU, assisting with the daily responsibilities and duties in radio promotions and programming departments. The students must receive college credit for this internship; there is no financial compensation.

For additional information: http://www.wxtu.com/

If you have questions, please contact: Rina.Ebert@villanova.edu

Are you interested in completing an internship that is not relevant to your major? Have you thought about various possibilities that interest you, but were uncertain you could receive academic credit? The internship office is excited to share that as an A&S student in the College you are invited to explore internship opportunities outside of your major for academic credit. Please contact Rina Ebert to learn more about this.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/internships/

If you have questions, please contact: rina.ebert@villanova.edu

NEWS-Line publishes 10 allied healthcare magazines a month, each one geared toward a specific profession (nursing, physical therapy, etc.). The company is currently looking for an intern for its editorial department, preferably an English, science, or communications major.

For additional information: http://www.news-line.com/infogeneral.lasso

If you have questions, please contact: rina.ebert@villanova.edu

Nancy Glass Productions is looking for students who have an interest and passion for the television industry or on-line projects. The company produces national television shows which can be seen on HGTV, Lifetime, Womens Entertainment TV, Animal Planet, Discovery, etc. It produces shows about renovating your house, travel, food, gifts, events, and all kinds of other entertaining subjects. Please visit our website at For more information, please contact Rina.Ebert@Villanova.edu

For additional information: http://www.nancyglassproductions.com/

If you have questions, please contact: rina.ebert@villanova.edu

Great internship with Philadelphiascence.com and MainLineScene.com. Both of these are upscale online entertainment guides.

For additional information: http://mainlinescene.com/about.php

If you have questions, please contact: rina.ebert@villanova.edu

State Senator Connie Williams is currently seeking qualified college students for internships in her District Offices in King of Prussia and Havertown. The 17th State Senate District includes the municipalities of Bridgeport, Conshohocken, Lower Merion, Narberth, Plymouth, Upper Merion, West Conshohocken, East Norriton, and Norristown in Montgomery County and Haverford and Radnor Townships in Delaware County. Part-time internship with a minimum of 10 hours per week. Responsibilities include: assist District Office staff in responding to issues/problems raised by constituents of the 17th Senate District; attend public meetings on behalf of the Senator and prepare written summary of meeting; perform a variety of legislative support assignments as defined by the District Director; assist in the composition of letters and background materials for use by Senator and other District staff; and perform related administrative work as required. Interns will be encouraged to spend a day with the Senator in Harrisburg while the legislature is in session.

For additional information: http://www.senatorconniewilliams.com/

If you have questions, please contact: rina.ebert@villanova.edu

Have you written a paper that engages gender or feminist theories? We want to showcase your best work. Submission Deadline: Feb. 27, 2008

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/womensstudies/

If you have questions, please contact: lisa.sewell@villanova.edu

Arthology meetings resume this week on Tuesday (yes, tonight!) at 7:30 p.m. in Connelly Center. Remember, if you would like to submit your poetry, prose, photography, drawing, or other art, please e-mail your piece to Arthology@gmail.com.

If you have questions, please contact: Arthology@gmail.com

Be sure to attend what promises to be an informative lecture and discussion. Part of the Barbieri Lecture Series.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/vcle/lectures/

If you have questions, please contact: kathryn.szumanski@villanova.edu

The Center for Peace and Justice Education is hosting many special events during the Spring 2008 semester, including the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Check out the many events online for dates, times, and locations, and make plans to attend.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/peaceandjustice/

If you have questions, please contact: sharon.discher@villanova.edu

Tired of your typical lunch fare? Looking to spice up that soup-and-sandwich combo? Searching for something just a little more substantive than cheese steak? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you need to join us for Ethics for Lunch. Please bring your lunch with you and join us for some stimulating conversation. All members of the Villanova community are welcome to participate in these informal events. Well even provide the cookies!

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/ethics/newsevents/lunch.htm

If you have questions, please contact: mark.doorley@villanova.edu

This series of events to commemorate the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a highlight of the spring semester and is not to be missed. Be sure to attend these events.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/assets/documents/peaceandjustice/2008freedom_timetable.pdf

If you have questions, please contact: sharon.discher@villanova.edu