If not, attend this interactive workshop and learn how to become a strategic learner. We will work on issues that include: motivation, time management (balance), stress & anxiety, strategies, and procrastination. We will work on decision making skills as well as strategies that will best assist you in your academic journey. These workshops fill up fast so don't wait to register. You only need attend one and each workshop is for one hour. See below for registration link.

For additional information: https://sp.artsci.villanova.edu/advising/Lists/Academic%20Essentials/NewForm.aspx

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

Villanova is offering a new minor in Bioengineering that bridges the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Nursing, which will provide an opportunity for an interdisciplinary experience for students in engineering, the sciences, and nursing. Learn much more at the link below.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/engineering/academics/undergrad/minors/bio/reqs.htm

If you have questions, please contact: russell.gardner@villanova.edu

The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application. For more information, full eligibility criteria and the online application, please visit: www.iie.org/gilman

For additional information: http://www.iie.org/gilman

If you have questions, please contact: hanna.lee@villanova.edu

Each year, the Lilly Graduate Fellows Program selects a cohort of 16 fellows who are entering Ph.D. or equivalent graduate programs in humanities and arts at schools of their choosing. The Lilly Graduate Fellows Program supports, during the course of their graduate education, exceptionally well qualified young men and women who have bachelor degrees from LFP Network Schools and who are interested in becoming teacher-scholars at church-related colleges and universities in the United States. The 2010-2013 Lilly Graduate Fellows will enter graduate school in the fall, 2010. Over a three year period, these fellows, along with two senior mentors, will communicate and collaborate with each other in areas of research, teaching, and professional development.

For additional information: http://www.lillyfellows.org/graduate_fellows_program.htm.

If you have questions, please contact: hanna.lee@villanova.edu

Are you changing the world? Enter Glamour’s 2010 Top 10 College Women Competition. It takes: leadership experience, involvement on campus and in your community, inspiring goals, excellence in your field of study, and status as a college junior. You win: $3,000, a trip to New York City, a meeting with top female professionals, a gala awards luncheon, and national recognition in Glamour’s June 2010 issue.

For additional information: http://www.glamour.com/images/pdfs/glamour-top-ten-college-women-application.pdf.

If you have questions, please contact: hanna.lee@villanova.edu

INTERNSHIPS Application deadline reminders for THE WASHINGTON CENTER September 28, 2009: Competitive deadline for spring 2010 semester. September 28, 2009: Early deadline range begins for summer 2010 semester November 13, 2009: Regular deadline for spring 2010 semester. For more information on the process please contact Bob Blanchard at robert.blanchard@villanova.edu or Luisa Ruggieri at luisa.ruggieri@villanova.edu. INTERNSHIPS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: #1. Philadelphia Society for the preservation of Landmarks Cultural Tourism Program Intern Interests: Cultural Tourism, Arts & Non-profit Administration, Publicity, Special Event Programming, Arts, History. Description: The Cultural Tourism Program Intern will assist the Philadelphia Elderhostel Program Director with various aspects of programming. The intern will have the opportunity to undertake a variety of tasks involving special events, booking, publicity and other administrative requirements of the program. The Intern will also assist with facilitating lectures/concerts and assist off-site coordinators in managing visitor activities. Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, pleasant phone manner, organizational ability and attention to detail, ability to work independently within a given framework and as a team player. Knowledge of electronic databases a necessity. Time Commitment: 6-12 hours per week, to be arranged with supervisor between 8-5, Mon-Fri, occasional weekend and evening hours possible. Contact: Pixie Biddle, Director, Landmarks Elderhostel landmarkselderh@aol.com, 215-925-2251 #2. Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks Internship/Research Assistant Opportunity Description: The Executive Director seeks a history, art history, sociology, anthropology, or other liberal arts major to assist with research and administration for a major lecture/publication about Historic Preservation. Applicant will be responsible for major research tasks and communications between the Executive Director and various organizations. Applicants must demonstrate strong research and people skills, and be highly organized. Interns will gain significant applied research experience and understanding of non-profit organization. Qualifications: Excellent research, communication and interpersonal skills, organizational ability and attention to detail. Ability to work independently within a given framework, as well as work as a team player. Time Commitment: 6-12 per week, to be arranged with supervisor between 8-5, Mon-Fri. Contact: Brandi Levine, Executive Director blevine@philalandmarks.org 215-925-2251, press 1, then 1 again. #3. Adoption From The Heart Internship in the Marketing Department Description: Internship opportunity in the marketing department of Adoptions From the Heart. The intern receives a $50/week stipend. A minimum of 10 hours/week and can be scheduled around classes as long as the time commitment can be met between Monday-Friday from 9-5. Responsibilities: Assisting with special events & post-event publicity. Special Promoting (National Adoption Month & Social Workers Month). Press Releases & Calendar Releases & online posting. Monitoring Tearsheets. Research new referral sources for outreach purposes. Some writing involved & editing agency materials (including the newsletter). Monitoring Outreach supplied.

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

Beta Alpha Psi and the International Business Societies welcome all students to come to this information session and learn about Rolls-Royce Summer Internships and full-time positions for Bachelor’s candidates in areas such as Financial Leadership, accounting shared services and supply chain management with international exposure at Rolls-Royce. VSB Alum, William T. Powers, Executive Vice President and CFO of Rolls-Royce, and Geoff Lewins, Director of Finance Strategy, will be featured speakers. VSB Alumni from 2004-08, now working at Rolls Royce, will also be in attendance. Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, operates in four global markets - civil aerospace, defense aerospace, marine and energy. Business casual attire is appropriate. RSVP on GONOVA.

For additional information: http://www.rolls-royce.com

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

ALL MAJORS -- Financial representative interns with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network have the same opportunities to build their careers as full-time representatives. Like financial representatives, interns provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for individuals and businesses in the areas of retirement planning, insurance and investment services, estate planning, business planning, education funding and employee benefits. They strive to understand their clients' goals and visions in order to uncover financial solutions that put them on a path to success. Business casual attire is appropriate. RSVP by logging on to GoNova!

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

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

This workshop will introduce you to professional opportunities by teaching you how to use career resources available through Falvey Library and internet resources. You begin by assessing your transferable skills, qualities, and personality characteristics and then apply this information to occupations, jobs, and professions. You will learn strategies to investigate positions they are interested in and will identify skills that need further development. You will learn how to market yourself for professional opportunities. This workshop provides the skills necessary to make the connection between your strengths and interests to your knowledge about how these strengths and interests are applicable in professions. To register for one of these workshops go to link below.

For additional information: https://sp.artsci.villanova.edu/advising/Lists/Professional%20Development%20Workshops/NewForm.aspx

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

The Office of Career Services can help you explore internship and career opportunities, and much, much more. Visit the office's Web site today to learn more.

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

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

Learn More About a Year of Service through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps! Jesuit Volunteer Corps Recruiter Damon Reynolds will be visiting Villanova! Damon spent last year serving as a Jesuit Volunteer in Oakland, California at a charter school which served at-risk Oakland youth. The Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) provides post graduates with a chance to spend a year living in community and working with the poor and marginalized. Come here about Damon's experiences and learn more about JVC. Connelly upstairs Lobby from 11:00 - 12:30pm Corr Hall, Room 104 - 1:00 - 3:00pm for informal discussion RSVP on GoNova for these events!

For additional information: http://www.jvcnorthwest.org

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

Attention IT, Computer Science, MIS, and Engineering grads and grads-to-be! Come and look into your future at Comcast!! At Comcast, there’s a lot of excitement going on . We’re fast at work to make Internet speeds even faster. Thinking outside of the cable box to bring incredible new user experiences to our customers, and stretching the limits of technology to develop new products that could quite possibly change the way we communicate. We want to share all of this with you at our Information Session on campus – and the great career opportunities that come along with this kind of innovation. Business casual attire is appropriate. RSVP on GoNOVA!!!

For additional information: http://Comcast.jobs/Villanovainfo

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

The Women in Business and Economic Society invite students of ALL MAJORS to the Morgan Stanley Analyst Panel Presentation at 6pm in Bartley, Room 1011. Morgan Stanley has Financial Control Group and Operations Analyst positions available. Listen to VU Alum speak about their experiences in these positions to help you decide if this is the right career for you. Morgan Stanley is a global leader in wealth management. It provides individuals, businesses and institutions with a wide variety of services including brokerage and investment advice, financial and wealth planning, credit and lending, cash management, annuities and insurance, retirement and trust. Ultra-high net worth individuals receive specialized services through Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. Business casual attire is appropriate. RSVP on GONOVA!!

For additional information: http://www.morganstanley.com/careers/recruiting

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

Pi Tau Sigma invites all students majoring in CompSci, Math and Physics, ME, EE, CompEG, ACC, ECON, and MIS to the Lockheed Information Session. Lockheed offers many positions in several areas of their company. They offer full-time Computer Science positions, Financial Leadership positions, Information Systems Leadership Development Program and internship and fulltime Technical positions. Lockheed is an advanced technology company and the strategic leader in the aerospace industry with major positions in information systems, software development, space, launch vehicles, aeronautics, electronics, environmental services, and energy programs. Business Casual attire is appropriate. RSVP on GoNOVA.

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

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

The Equity Society invites students of ALL majors to listen to representatives from Prudential Financial discuss Financial Management, Fixed Income Management, Fixed Income, and Agency Distribution career opportunities. Log on to GoNova for detailed job descriptions. Food and Refreshments will be served. Business casual attire is appropriate. RSVP on GoNova!

For additional information: http://campus.prudential.com

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

The Economics Society invites all students to learn about Communication, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Supply Chain and MIS intern opportunities at AmerisourceBergen. Intern locations are in Valley Forge, PA and Thorofare, NJ. AmerisouceBergen is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the U.S., Canada and selected global markets serving both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Business casual attire is appropriate. RSVP via your GoNova account!

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

If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

Please note: October 9, 2009, is the deadline for Spring Study Abroad.

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

If you have questions, please contact: nicholas.wagner@villanova.edu

If you're interested in adding an international dimension to your college career, the Web site listed below is the place to start! Students attending Villanova are encouraged to incorporate international aspects of education into their academic plans. The Office of International Studies (OIS) assists students in identifying overseas opportunities and facilitating the process of enrollment in overseas programs. Through the OIS, you can explore your options to spend a semester or year abroad, participate in a VU international summer program, or pursue an area studies concentration.

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

If you have questions, please contact: nicholas.wagner@villanova.edu

Make plans to attend the Fall Study Abroad Fair on October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bartley Hall Atrium. Meet with representatives from all over the world and learn where your Villanova education can take you!

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

Learn more about studying abroad by attending a mandatory group information session in our office. Sign up for a session using the on-line appointment calendar and fill out our Student Information Form prior to your appointment. Find the forms at the Web site listed below.

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

If you have questions, please contact: nicholas.wagner@villanova.edu

Villanova has contracted with International SOS, the world’s leading provider of medical assistance, international healthcare, security services, and outsourced customer care. International SOS will provide worldwide assistance and evacuation services for all Villanova University travelers traveling outside of the United States. The services provided by International SOS range from telephone advice and physician referrals to full scale evacuation by private air ambulance. The SOS network of multilingual specialists operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year from SOS Alarm Centers around the world. For more information, please contact Villanova's Office of International Studies.

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

If you have questions, please contact: lance.kenney@villanova.edu

You came to Villanova for an education, and that takes more than going to classes. Here you'll find the approved ACS cultural events for the Fall 2009 semester. Check them out at the link below.

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

If you have questions, please contact: marylu.hill@villanova.edu

Log on and blog with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Stay connected, stay informed!

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

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

Stay connected, stay informed. Become a fan of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Villanova-PA/College-of-Liberal-Arts-and-Sciences-at-Villanova-University/44276271709

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

James McPherson, Ph.D., the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History, Emeritus, at Princeton University, will speak on campus on Wednesday, Sept., 30, 2009, at 7 p.m., in the Villanova Room of Connelly Center. Dr. McPherson will explore the subject: “Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief.” A reception will follow the lecture. Dr. Pherson’s visit is sponsored by the Lore Kephart, ’86, Distinguished Historians Lecture Series. This event is the series’s inaugural lecture.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/events/lectures/kephartseries/index.htm

If you have questions, please contact: diane.brocchi@villanova.edu

Save the date: the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Conference will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010. More information to come.

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

If you have questions, please contact: seth.whidden@villanova.edu

On Friday, Nov. 20, Kenneth R. Miller, Ph.D., a professor of biology at Brown University, will deliver the 2009 Mendel Medal Lecture -- "Darwinian Grandeur: A Biologist’s Journey Through Evolution’s 'Tangled Bank'" -- in the Connelly Center Cinema (refreshments will be served at 2 p.m.; the lecture begins at 2:30 p.m.). This is an event not to be missed. On Saturday, he will be awarded the Mendel Medal. Dr. Miller is a pre-eminent evolutionary scientist. In addition, Miller is the author of the acclaimed book, Finding Darwin’s God: A Scientist’s Search for Common Ground Between God and Evolution, a lively and cutting-edge analysis of the key issues that seem to divide science and religion. He contends that, properly understood, evolution adds depth and meaning not only to a scientific view of the world, but also to a spiritual one.

For additional information: http://clasvillanova.blogspot.com/2009/06/kenneth-miller-phd-to-receive-2009.html

If you have questions, please contact: mirela.damien@villanova.edu

Save the Date: The 38th Annual Conference of the Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies will be held at Villanova University on October 30-November 1, 2009. The theme for 2009 will be “Asia Beyond Borders. For more information, click on the link below, or contact Dr. Maria Toyoda, Conference Manager 2009.

For additional information: http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/asc/maraas/conferences.html

If you have questions, please contact: amaria.toyoda@villanova.edu

The Theology Institute at Villanova will sponsor its annual conference -- "Who is My Enemy? Religious Hope in a Time of Fear" -- on October 27-28, 2009. Learn more at the link below. Contact Darlene Weaver, Ph.D., for more information.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/theology/centers/institute/

If you have questions, please contact: darlene.weaver@villanova.edu

A Lecture and Discussion: The Relevance of Augustine for Young Adults Today, Rev. Theodore Tack, O.S.A., Driscoll Hall Auditorium, November 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

For additional information:

If you have questions, please contact: joseph.i.farrell@villanova.edu

Looking for more ways to stay connected to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences? Subscribe to "Inside A&S" at the Web link listed below, and you will automatically receive the College's monthly e-newsletter direct to your In-box.

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

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

Join us on a trip to Jordan and Egypt. Learn more at the link below.

For additional information: http://www90.homepage.villanova.edu/lowell.gustafson/egypt/jordan.html

If you have questions, please contact: lowell.gustafson@villanova.edu

Find the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Twitter! Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time.

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

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

Subscriptions are now available and may be ordered by calling the Villanova Theatre Box Office at 610-519-7474. Faculty, staff, and alumni subscriptions cost just $40 plus handling. The Zoo Story by Edward Albee and directed by Joanna Rotté -- September 22 – October 4, 2009; As You Like It by William Shakespeare and directed by Harriet Power -- November 10 – 22, 2009; Medea by Euripides and directed by Shawn Kairschner -- February 2 – 14, 2010; and Annie Get Your Gun, book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, directed by Valerie Joyce -- March 23 – 28 and April 6-18, 2010.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/theatre/productions/season/

If you have questions, please contact: margaret.devine@villanova.edu