To discover what one Villanova alum had to say about the value of his Liberal Arts and Sciences education, please visit the Web site listed below. Ryan Costello (Class of 2004) Honors, Political Science, English (Chinese Minor), Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff for Senator Robert Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania.

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

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

Whether you are a freshman or a current senior, there's valuable information to be discovered on the advisement page of the Office of Advising and Professional Development Web site.

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

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

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

KenCrest provides services to more than 7,000 people of all ages with developmental disabilities in PA, DE, and CT. The Marketing and Communications Department of the KenCrest Services is seeking creative, dedicated, and eager-to-learn intern for the fall semester. Responsibilities: assist in drafting a new and improved press kit for agency to be presented to professional organizations; assist with online marketing plans, including blogging and researching the most effective method; compile press releases, agency newsletters, and other various marketing materials; assist with KenCrest website, inserting upcoming events and news stories as they arise, while coordinating content with various departments; assist in writing and preparation of direct-mail marketing; support marketing efforts in writing, proofreading and editing for various publications; and the planning and implementation of special events within the agency.

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

Spend a semester living and working in our Nation's Capital. The Washington Center for Internships offers a broad range of internships to all majors. If you are interested in completing a spring internship through The Washington Center, please keep in mind that the deadline to apply is quickly approaching.

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

GoNOVA -- Career Services online recruiting system for all students. Logging into your account gives you the ability to view and apply to hundreds of current full-time/part-time and internship opportunities. Those graduating in December '08 and May/August '09 can now apply to companies interviewing on campus for their '09 full-time positions. Sophomores and juniors can apply to the companies recruiting for '09 summer internships. Check out the OCR Bulletin for weekly listings: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/findjob/campusrecruiting/bulletin.htm and log into your GoNOVA account: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/findjob/campusrecruiting/bulletin.htm and do a one-click search "jobs with upcoming interview schedules" so you don't miss any one-time opportunities. The first deadline for submitting resumes is September 9th for companies interviewing on campus during the week of September 22nd. To participate in the On-Campus Recruiting Program, students need to complete or update their profile, upload and publish a resume, read the job descriptions to determine interest/eligibility and apply. The link to log on: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/findjob/joblistings/

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

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

The Office of Career Services will host a special résumé writing workshop for Liberal Arts students on Tuesday, September 9, from 1 to 5 p.m., in the First Floor Lounge of Falvey Memorial Library. Please visit 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

The Office of Career Services hosts many résumé writing workshops throughout the academic year. The next sessions will be held on Sept. 3, 8, 9, and 10. Please visit 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

Wall Street Boot Camp will take place on October 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sophomores and juniors of all majors should apply now to attend this day long interactive event. Graduates from Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and VSB who work on Wall Street will be on campus to review resumes, do practice interviews, and provide career advice. Apply by 9/14 through GoNOVA, keyword search Wall Street Boot Camp. This is a great way to prepare for Summer Internship Interviews, which will begin in November.

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

Take the first step by attending a group information session held in the Office of International Studies in Middleton Hall. If you've already come in for an information session, call our main office number (610-519-6412) to schedule your individual meeting. Deadlines for spring semester study abroad is October 10. Start planning your international adventure now!

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

If you have questions, please contact: ois@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

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

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

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

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

Falvey Memorial Library invites all incoming and new students to visit the library on Sept. 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be free food and music, and prizes will be raffled off all evening. Please call 610-519-4270 for more information.

For additional information: http://library.villanova.edu/

If you have questions, please contact: daniel.overfield@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