Welcome back! Now is the time to start thinking about Fall 2009 Registration. All students should contact their Faculty Advisor for an appointment to discuss next semester's course selection. You must meet with your Faculty Advisor in order to get your PIN for registration. Don't know who your advisor is? Then go to the link below.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/advising/advisement/myadvisor.htm?novasis=ViewAdvisor

If you have questions, please contact: kathleen.m.moore@villanova.edu

BEYOND IDEAS The Art of Entrepreneurship, will be hosting this informative workshop on Friday, March 13 from 3 pm to 5 pm in the West Lounge/Dougherty Hall. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. See link below.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/beyond-ideas

If you have questions, please contact: kathleen.m.moore@villanova.edu

Registration begins at 6 PM on Wednesday, March 18. You can check your registration date and time by logging in to your NOVASIS account.

If you have questions, please contact: kathleen.m.moore@villanova.edu

Chemistry majors will be available two evenings per week to provide homework help for all first year Chemistry classes. Come prepared to do your practice and homework problems. Location: South Campus Dining Hall Time: 9 to 11 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

If you have questions, please contact: nancy.mott@villanova.edu

French, German, Italian, and Spanish language tables meet every week; all levels of speakers are welcome and encouraged to attend, for however long or little. All tables meet over lunch in the Italian Kitchen in Dougherty Hall. The German table meets Mondays, 12-1:15, in the IK; French, Tuesdays, 12:30-2, in the IK; Italian, Thursdays, 1-2:30, in the IK; Spanish, also Thursdays, 12:45-2:15, in the IK. This is organized by Dr. Bernard G. Prusak, funded by VCLE, and co-sponsored by the language departments.

If you have questions, please contact: bernard.g.prusak@villanova.edu

Dr. Nancy Allen and the Staff of the Office of Advising and Professional Development wish all of you the best of luck with your mid-terms. Have a wonderful, restful, Spring Break! Advising for the Fall semester will start when you return from break. Please schedule a time to meet with your Faculty Advisor.

If you have questions, please contact: kathleen.m.moore@villanova.edu

The Institute for Global Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all students to an Open House and Critical Language Minor’s Information Session on Thursday, March 12, in the West Lounge in Dougherty Hall from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Come to learn more about the IGIS mission and goals of this exciting new major along with Information on how to complete a minor in one of our critical languages: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Russian.

If you have questions, please contact: madeline.cauterucci@villanova.edu

Please visit the Web site listed below to learn more about the upcoming workshops and events sponsored by the Law School Advising Program. Workshops include: Law School Basics, the Law School Application Process, Recommendation Letters, and the Law School Personal Statement. All students are welcome to attend these special events.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/advising/development/law/calendar.htm

If you have questions, please contact: karen.graziano@villanova.edu

Please visit the Web site below to learn more about the business minor.

For additional information: www.business.villanova.edu/sbi

If you have questions, please contact: patricia.burdo@villanova.edu

Four distinguished alumni will be coming to campus this spring to discuss the value of their Liberal Arts and Sciences education. They will share their personal and professional journey and how their degree from Villanova affected their lives. In February, Ryan Costella ’04 (Political Science, English with a minor in Chinese), Candace Robertson ’98 (biology), Rosa Gatti ’72 (French) and Travis Nelson ’98 (Economics) will be on campus. To view their biographies and to register for an event, please see the link below. These events are being hosted by the Office of Advising and Professional Development. Seats are limited, so don’t wait to register!

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/events/professional_development

If you have questions, please contact: kathleen.m.moore@villanova.edu

Monday, March 16, at 3 p.m., First Floor Lounge, Falvey Library. Thinking about taking your upper level theology course in the fall? Wondering how many more credits you would need for a theology major or minor? Finally want to get a straight answer on whether God exists? Need a mid-afternoon snack? Come to the Open House for the Department of Theology and Religious Studies! Faculty will be available to answer questions about electives for the fall. Students who are currently majoring and minoring in theology will be on hand to talk about their experience. So whether you need to fulfill a requirement, satisfy a restless heart, or get a sugar boost, stop by from 3 until 5:00 p.m. All are welcome!

If you have questions, please contact: karen.cunningham@villanova.edu

The Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars Program is designed to provide financial support for one semester of study abroad for a select group of academically talented students. The program offers a culturally broadening and intellectually maturing experience, while at the same time building lasting relationships with host institutions that will benefit future Villanova students. The program is open to students taking courses in the Honors Program, whether or not they are pursuing a formal Honors degree, and to students who are Presidential Scholarship recipients. The deadline for submitting the application (online and supplemental materials) is Wednesday, March 18, 2009. For more information, please visit the Web site listed below and look under "Featured Links."

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

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

All of the national scholarship programs have rigorous requirements and tight deadlines. The application process requires an intense period of dedication on your part to ensure that you develop the strongest application possible. As a potential candidate, you first should investigate the Web sites of all fellowships in which you are interested. The "Timelines and Deadlines" PDF, located at the Web site listed below, below, has a direct link to all of the major national fellowship home pages.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/academics/curf/resources/applicants/timelines.htm

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

Several summer internship opportunities have deadlines that are approaching. If you would like to receive academic credit for a summer internship, you *must* apply through the Liberal Arts Internship Office. Please submit the application with your essay and resume to be considered for the internship program. You will find the online application and requirements for academic credit at the Web site listed below.

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

If you have questions, please contact: robert.blanchard@villanova.edu

If you are interested in completing a summer internship through the Washington Center, the deadline to apply is Friday, March 13, 2009.

If you have questions, please contact: luisa.ruggieri@villanova.edu

A VU alum from 1997, now a hiring manager for Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), contacted the Internship Office with the following opportunity: We are looking for an autonomous, driven individual who enjoys creating communication channels through computer skills. The summer intern will identify and implement Communication Vehicles for Downstream Process Development team and Biopharmaceutical Operational Excellence network. Responsibilities include: Design and startup a portal for Downstream Process Development based on communication needs; develop governance and workflow for maintenance of site and transfer ownership; design and startup a portal for Biopharmaceutical Operational Excellence based on communication needs; develop governance for maintenance of the site and transfer ownership; support database design and implementation as determined by the Biopharmaceutical Development Team, including data compilation, migration and verification. The alum went on to say that the job does not require a specific degree track, just someone who enjoys working with computers as in web development and database development. Interested students should apply directly on the Web site, which is listed below. The deadline for applying is March 16, 2009. Job Requisition Number: 53286. You will still need to complete all necessary paperwork for the Internship Program in order to secure academic credit.

For additional information: http://us.gsk.com/html/career/university-relations-jobsearch.html

If you have questions, please contact: Robert.blanchard@villanova.edu

The best career opportunities are found through networking. Join Career Coach and '95 Villanova alum Maggie Mistal for a workshop on how to "Maximize the Power of Your Network." You'll learn what it means to network, how to network, and key steps to developing a powerful network and creating your own customized networking strategy to provide yourself with more opportunities. Monday, March 16, at 6 p.m., in Driscoll Hall Auditorium. A reception and networking follow from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact: robert.blanchard@villanova.edu

Vizion Group is a full-service event marketing and public relations services company with a prominent array of clients including NBC Sports, NBC Entertainment, Carson International, The NephCure Foundation, the Sister to Sister Foundation, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support person with key responsibilities surrounding the implementation of PR plans for sports and entertainment events, includes creation and maintenance of media outlet list databases, research, writing, social media outreach (blogs and podcasts), and some direct contact with traditional media. Intern must be self-motivated to fit in as a focused operative and a team player. Management makes significant effort to providing challenging tasks in addition to requiring basic intern work. Internship is unpaid. Vizion requires that you receive academic credit. Commitments of 12, 20, 30, or 40 hours a week can be accommodated. The company is accepting summer commitments from May to July and July to September.

If you have questions, please contact: robert.blanchard@Villanova.Edu

Breakthrough (BT) is a tuition-free academic enrichment program for low-income, high-potential middle school students. Through a six-year program offering school-year enrichment, year-round academic support, extra-curricular enrichment activities, and two intensive six-week summer sessions, BT empowers students to succeed in academically rigorous high school programs. The organization's young teachers write curriculum, plan and implement lessons, manage their own classrooms using positive discipline techniques, attend daily faculty meetings, lead extra-curricular committees, conference with parents and guardians, receive on-going professional development, and do any and everything else necessary to ensure that their students are learning and growing -- and having fun while doing so. Time commitment: 8 weeks – June 19 to Aug. 14.

If you have questions, please contact: robert.blanchard@Villanova.Edu

Thursday, March 26 -- Jake Nevin Fieldhouse, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You are invited to attend the Nonprofit Career Fair on Thursday, March 26, At the Career Fair, you will have the opportunity to distribute your resume and speak with representatives from 60+ organizations about internships and paid full-time jobs. You may also attend information sessions about working for nonprofits. More information about the Nonprofit Career Fair is available at the www.idealist.org Web site. Go to the “Participate: Career Fairs” box on the right side of the page and click on the “Philadelphia” link to view the schedule, directions, and list of participating organizations. The Nonprofit Career Fair is organized by Idealist.org and the Nonprofit Career Fair Consortium.

For additional information: http://idealist.org

If you have questions, please contact: jennifer.mullen@villanova.edu

March 11 at 3 p.m. This workshop will provide an overview of the application process for graduate and professional schools, including issues to consider prior to applying, determining which schools to apply to, and the typical components of an application.

If you have questions, please contact: careers.info@villanova.edu

Friday, March 13, at 3 p.m. It takes money to get your great idea off the ground. Learn where the money is from the experts to start your own business and make your dream reality. Visit the Beyond Ideas Web site, listed below, for more information and and to register.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/events/beyond_ideas/

If you have questions, please contact: gayle.doyle@villanova.edu

Friday, March 13, 2009. Big East Career Fair in NYC. 10 a.m. The 5th Annual Big East Career Fair in Madison Square Garden will take place during the excitement of the Big East men's basketball tournament. This event will bring together a group of "world class" employers recruiting the nation's top college stduents and graduates who are pursuing full-time jobs and internships in business, media and communications, engineering and science, technology, consulting, government, and more! Please register at the Web site listed below.

For additional information: http://www.eventemanagement.com/~bigeast/

If you have questions, please contact: careers.info@villanova.edu

April 4, 2009, 11:30 a.m. to 4 pm. in Driscoll Hall. All communication, theater, and film students from area universities are invited to participate in a career day focusing on the broadcasting and entertainment industry. Area professionals will be featured in panel discussions: On Air Talent, Casting Directors and Agents, The Business of the Business, and Behind the Scenes. Registration is free but limited to 150. See Web site listed below. Villanova University Communication Department and Career Services are proud to host this program with the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (AFTRA).

For additional information: www.aftraphiladelphia.com/career.html

If you have questions, please contact: nancy.dudak@villanova.edu

Tuesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m., in Corr Hall Room 103. An internship or summer job is an effective way to gain exposure to the professional world of work while gaining hands-on, career-related experience prior to graduation. This workshop will focus on types of internships, sources of internship opportunities, and getting the most from an internship.

If you have questions, please contact: careers.info@villanova.edu

Dr. John Friede, Health Professions Advisor, will offer free MCAT review sessions on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Mendel 115. Please sign up in Mendel 143, and please click on the Web site below for more details.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/healthprofessions/events.htm

If you have questions, please contact: trudy.pacella@villanova.edu

Thursday, March 12, at 3 p.m. Corr Hall Room 103. Have you heard that finding a job or internship depends on who you know? Are you wondering how a student can learn to network effectively? Come to this hands-on workshop and we guarantee that you will come away with the skills, confidence, and specific strategies to develop your own network of professional contacts.

If you have questions, please contact: careers.info@villanova.edu

Thursday, March 12, at 4 p.m., in Corr Hall Room 103. This résumé writing workshop, developed by Career Services, will help you identify what to include on your résumé, and how to write it and format it effectively. Following all the steps in the workshop will result in a well designed and effective résumé created in Microsoft Word. If you have already started or have a résumé, the workshop will not only make your résumé a better document, but also help prepare you for upcoming interviews.

If you have questions, please contact: careers.info@villanova.edu

Maximize the Power of Your Network (with Maggie Mistal '95) on March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Driscoll Hall Auditorium. The best career opportunities are found through networking. Join Career Coach and '95 Nova alum Maggie Mistal for a workshop on how to Maximize the Power of Your Network. You'll not only learn what it means to network, but also key steps to developing a powerful network and creating your own customized networking strategy.

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

Four distinguished alumni will be coming to campus this spring to discuss the value of their Liberal Arts and Sciences education. They will share their personal and professional journey and how their degree from Villanova affected their lives. In February, Ryan Costella '04 (Political Science, English with a minor in Chinese), Candace Robertson '98 (Biology), Rosa Gatti '72 (French) and Travis Nelson '98 (Economics) will be on campus. To view their biographies and to register for an event, please see the link below. These events are being hosted by the Office of Advising and Professional Development. Seats are limited, so don't wait to register!

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/events/professional_development

If you have questions, please contact: kathleen.m.moore@villanova.edu

The 11th annual Villanova Literary Festival is going on now. Please click on the Web link listed below for more information.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/english/news/festival.htm

If you have questions, please contact: evan.radcliffe@villanova.edu

The 20th Annual Elizabeth Cady Stanton Conference will be held Thursday, March 19, 2009. The event will culminate in a keynote address by Linda Greenhouse, the Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times. Every spring, the Gender and Women's Studies program organizes the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Conference to highlight and celebrate the incisive work produced by students from all across campus during the previous year. It features a number of panels where both undergraduate and graduate students present their work, as well as a keynote address from an invited scholar.

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

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

Become a fan of the College on Facebook. Learn more here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Villanova-PA/College-of-Liberal-Arts-and-Sciences-at-Villanova-University/44276271709?ref=ts

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

Arthology will meet this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Devon Room of Connelly. The deadline for submissions is March 17.

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

The Office of the Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has begun a blog for the purposes of sharing news and information about the College with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends. Log on today!

For additional information: http://clasvillanova.blogspot.com/

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

The Department of Geography and the Environment is hosting a fascinating series of events, "Global Change Seminar Series." For information on the seminar speakers in the series, see the link below. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.

For additional information: http://www.homepage.villanova.edu/nathaniel.weston/gev_seminar_spring09.pdf

If you have questions, please contact: nathaniel.weston@villanova.edu

Are you looking for a better way to stay connected to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences? Then we invite you to subscribe to the College’s e-newsletter, Inside A&S. Please visit the Web site listed below, enter your e-mail address, and you’ll be a couple of short clicks away from receiving the College’s monthly e-newsletter in your personal In-box. In the e-newsletter, you’ll find information related to news, special events, and other happenings involving the College.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/subscribe/enews

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

"Stigma, Culture, and the Everyday Enactment of Social Identity," Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in Connelly Center. William E. Cross, Jr., is one of America's leading theorists and researchers on black identity development, and his text, Shades of Black (Temple University Press, 1991) is considered a classic. Over the course of his career, Dr. Cross has held positions in Psychology and Africana Studies at Cornell University, Penn State University, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Before moving to UNLV in the fall of 2008, Dr. Cross was Professor and Head of the Doctoral Program in Social-Personality Psychology and coordinator of African American Studies at the Graduate Center, City University of New York.

If you have questions, please contact: edward.fierros@villanova.edu