The Office of Advising and Professional Development welcomes all of our first year Liberal Arts and Sciences students and welcomes back all of our upper classmen. We have added a new member to our staff this summer, Dr. Trudi Tedjeske, as the Assistant Director. As always, we are here to help you in every way possible. Be sure to visit us in the Main Office, Room 451, St. Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts, or online at the Web site listed below. Continue to look for announcements in Connections from us. Best wishes for a successful semester. Dr. Nancy Allen, Director Mrs. Lynda Capuzzi, Associate Director Dr. Trudi Tedjeske, Assistant Director Mrs. Kathy Moore, Coordinator Ms. Joyce Harden, Secretary

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

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

Coffee with Greatness! You, St. Augustine, and the Institute for Global Interdisciplinary Studies. Join the faculty and students of our exciting new major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to learn more about our mission and goals. The Institute for Global Interdisciplinary Studies invites all students to participate in a "Coffee Hour" on Sept. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Honors Lounge SAC Room 103.

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

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

At the Web site listed below, you will learn all about the courses that fulfill the College's core requirement in the natural sciences.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/assets/documents/advising/core_requirements_science_2008.pdf

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

Discovery ... Academic Excellence ... Intellectual Community! Is this what you're looking for? Then explore a Humanities Major at the Web site listed below.

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

If you have questions, please contact: marie.kelly@villanova.edu

The Department of Geography and the Environment is Villanova’s newest department and offers B.A. degrees in Human Geography and Environmental Studies, and a B.S. degree in Environmental Science. The department also offers a minor in Geography and an Environmental Studies Concentration.

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

If you have questions, please contact: francis.galgano@villanova.edu

The Institute is an academic unit whose primary purpose is to provide students with a set of skills that will foster critical and analytical thinking and problem solving preparing them for responsible global citizenship. Students who elect to major in this highly rigorous and relevant course of study do so under the guidance of a caring, dedicated, and nurturing faculty, highly skilled in their specific disciplines, who also collaborate with each other to help students integrate their coursework. The central dynamic of the Global Interdisciplinary Studies major is five global interdisciplinary seminars, three of which are mandatory (Introduction to Global Interdisciplinary Studies, the Junior Research Seminar, and the Capstone Colloquium). Learn more about this exciting academic program at the Web site below.

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

If you have questions, please contact: maghan.keita@villanova.edu

Are you curious about applying for national scholarships and fellowships? Then please join us for the next information session, which will take place on Friday, August 29, 2008, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., in the Connelly Center Cinema. The session will provide information about the various awards, the application procedures, and most importantly, how applying for a national fellowship or scholarship can contribute to your educational and personal growth.

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

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

What: A relaxed, informal opportunity to stop by the internship office, meet the staff, and learn a little bit about the opportunities that are available to you as Villanova Liberal Arts and Sciences students! Where: The Internship Office, St. Augustine Center Room 415 When: Wednesday, September 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. Why: Internships are an integral part of your college education! This is a great way to begin thinking about your career and what you will do outside of the classroon! **There is no need to RSVP, so please feel free to stop by at your convenience!**

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

You may now submit your completed application for an internship online. Your completed application includes your essay and résumé, all of which can be uploaded using the link below. After you submit your application, you will be able to log in and check its status.

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

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

In order to apply for the following Internships in the Spotlight to receive academic credit, please go to our online application link: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/internships/application.htm Aside from the internships highlighted below, there are many more internships in the database. If you go to the Liberal Arts Internship Office Web site: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/internships/ you will find the database at the bottom of the page. Log on with your e-mail sign on and take a minute to look the other internships over. Please feel free to contact Rina Ebert or Luisa Ruggieri with any questions. If you do not want to receive academic credit, you are free to apply independently if the internship does not REQUIRE that you receive academic credit.

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

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

Milliman, an actuarial consulting firm located in the Chesterbrook, Pa., office complex, is looking for anyone interested in math, statistics, and/or actuarial science.

For additional information: http://www.milliman.com/home/index.php

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

Bryn Mawr Rehab is looking to hire a fall Art Ability Intern. Assists with planning, implementing and managing components of the annual fall Art Ability exhibit and sale featuring more than 350 pieces of work by more than 120 artists with physical cognitive, vision and hearing disabilities. Assists with planning, implementing and managing outreach events throughout the year to highlight the talents of artists with disabilities.

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

Boyd Tamney Cross is a mid-sized marketing communications agency located in Wayne, Pa. About 20 strong, we offer clients a full range of marketing and communications services including advertising, direct marketing, interactive and public relations. We are seeking public relations interns to work approximately 12-15 hours a week for 12-16 weeks, beginning in August or early September.

If you have questions, please contact: Rina.Ebert@Villanova.Edu

Omnia Education, a subsidiary of US HealthConnect, Inc., successfully conducts Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences with an exclusive focus on women’s healthcare issues. They are currently hiring an intern to do meeting planning and project management.

For additional information: www.OmniaEducation.com

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

Here is the complete master list of all the informative workshops hosted by the Office of Career Services. Sharpen your interviewing skils, build a powerful résumé, secure an internships, and learn about the graduate school admissions process.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/assets/documents/advising/CareerServicesWorkshops_08.pdf

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

GET CONNECTED! It's time to start thinking about potential employers. This event is open to ALL MAJORS and CLASS YEARS, so if you are looking for an internship, full-time job, or just want to connect with some employers. Don't miss it. This is your chance to meet with over 200 employers who are looking to fill internships and full-time positions.

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

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

The Office of Career Services hosts many résumé writing workshops throughout the academic year. The next sessions will be held on August 27, Sept. 3, 8, 9, 10. Please cisit the Web site below to learn more.

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

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

Start planning NOW for spring 2009! The deadline is October 10. Learn more at the Web site listed below.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/intlstudies/

If you have questions, please contact: levi.brautigan@villanova.edu

A Welcome Back Reception for Spring 2008 Students will be held on Tuesday, September 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the President's Lounge of Connelly Center. Snacks provided!

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/intlstudies/

If you have questions, please contact: levi.brautigan@villanova.edu

The Department of Political Science is hosting a series of events examining the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election. Become better informed about the issues. Click on the Web site below to learn when and where these events take place.

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

If you have questions, please contact: kathryn.szumanski@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. The first event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the St. Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts, Room 300, from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m., and features Professor John Immerwahr speaking about, "Ever Ancient, Ever New: Teaching Tips from St. Augustine."

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

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

Today's breathtaking advances in medicine and biology depend on the fundamental laws of heredity discovered nearly 150 years ago by an Augustinian friar working in a garden. The exhibit, "Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics," presents Mendel's life and work, charts the rise of genetics, and introduces you to some "Modern Mendels" -- present-day scientists who are building upon his discoveries. The exhibit, co-sponsored by Villanova, is at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia through September 28. Admission to the Academy is FREE with a valid University I.D.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/events/yearofmendel/exhibit.htm

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

George V. Coyne, S.J., Ph.D., president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, is the 38th recipient of the Mendel Medal. He will deliver a public lecture entitled, "The Dance of the Fertile Universe: Did God Do It?," on Friday, September 5, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. in the Connelly Center Cinema. Refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. in the Cinema Foyer. All are encouraged to attend.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/events/yearofmendel/mendelmedal/current.htm

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

Reminder: Register online at the Web site below for this two-day interdisciplinary academic symposium, held on Villanova's campus from Sunday, September 21, to Tuesday, September 23, 2008. The University is hosting the symposium as part of its campus-wide celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the awarding of the Mendel Medal. As an Augustinian institution of higher education, Villanova is one of the custodians of the Mendel legacy. An Augustinian priest trained in mathematics, physics, and biology, Mendel is an icon of interdisciplinarity. Accordingly, this symposium will include a series of engaging speakers in fields ranging from molecular genetics, genomics, biotechnology and evolutionary biology to history and philosophy of science, psychology, ethics, medicine, and law.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/events/yearofmendel/mendelsymposium/

If you have questions, please contact: Angela.DiBenedetto@villanova.edu

Villanova University is sponsoring a Commitment to Sustainability as part of the 80th Anniversary of the Mendel Medal Celebration during the upcoming academic year. Environmental change and the sustainable viability of Earth’s environment are perhaps the seminal challenges to human society during the coming decades. With a global population of nearly 6.5 billion, the global community must find ways of reducing consumption and sustaining our precious resources if we are to forestall environmental degradation and a possible collapse of the global ecosystem. As a Catholic institution of higher learning, Villanova University has an obligation and commitment to exercise leadership in promoting and reinforcing environmental responsibility by integrating ethical, social, economic, and ecological values of environmentally sustainable development into its curriculum, research, and institutional policy and practice. Learn more at the Web site listed below.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/sustainability/yearofsustainabilty/

If you have questions, please contact: francis.galgano@villanova.edu