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

The Office of Advising and Professional Development will be open until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, 3/25, and Thursday, 3/26, to assist students with registration problems. You can stop in to see us in SAC 451 or call the main number at 610-519-4661.

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

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

Freshman registration begins on Wednesday, 3/25, and continues on Thursday, 3/26. All students should be meeting with their Faculty Advisor to discuss their course selection for the fall. You must meet with your Faculty Advisor in order to get your PIN for registration.

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

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

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

March 16 at 12:30 p.m. in SAC 300. Major/Minor Day -- Spanish Division. Come and listen to exciting career choices from Spanish graduates Shawn Teague 12:45PM; Jelena Mihailovic 1:15PM; and Andres Gonzalez-Sanchez 1:45PM.

If you have questions, please contact: maria.vallieres@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

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 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, Driscoll Hall Auditorium, Program 6-7pm, Reception and Networking 7-7:30pm.

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

Are you a student with interest in event planning, web design, nutrition, and fitness, or focus group facilitation? Do you want to gain professional work experience in a n interdisciplinary team setting on a project that will directly impact the Villanova community? Apply for an internship experience for the 2009-10 academic year by completing an application using the link below. Certain demonstrated skill sets and coursework are necessary for the web design and focus group facilitation internship roles. Application deadline: March 27, 2009. For more information, contact Stacy Andes using the e-mail address below.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/healthandwellness/faqs.htm#7

If you have questions, please contact: stacy.andes@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 here: http://www.villanova.edu./artsci/college/internships/application.htm

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

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

Deadline for the Washington Center Summer internship programs has been extended to April 3, 2009. If you are interested in completing a fall internship through the Washington Center, now is the time to apply, prior to the competitive deadline of May 1 and regular deadline in June. For more information on the process please contact luisa.ruggieri@villanova.edu.

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

Tuesday, March 31, at 4 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.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/events/

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

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

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

Be sure to visit the Web site listed below to learn all about the upcoming Interviewing and Résumé Development Workshops sponsored by Career Services.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/events/

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