Freshmen! You can succeed in college! And The Ultimate Road Trip: Campus2Career program can show you how. Come to Monster.com's presentation to learn more about: Successfully Managing the Transition to College; Tips for Getting Great Grades and Managing Time; The Power of Work Experience and Internships; Meaningful Extracurricular Involvement and The Importance of Starting NOW.

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

Please be sure to make an appointment with your advisor as soon as possible. Registration for seniors begins on Oct. 28 and continues through Nov. 6 for first-year students.

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

Are you struggling with a course? Check out the Web site listed below for some helpful tips and useful information.

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

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

Students, have you ever thought about: 1. Being your own boss? 2. Patenting your idea? 3. Discovering your Creativity? 4. Starting a web based business? What majors possess the greatest numbers of the following skills: 1. Verbal and Written Communication 2. Creativity 3. Public Speaking 4. Quantitative and Qualitative Skills 5. Problem Solving Skills 6. Ability to work in teams Answer: People with a degree in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Beyond Ideas is for you! Click http://www.villanova.edu/events/beyond_ideas/ This interdisciplinary, one-day program is for students interested in learning more about entrepreneurship, or who may be ready to take the next steps in bringing their idea or product to market. This program is offered to students from ALL majors.

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

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

Wondering what majors, minors, conentrations ,and five-year bachelor-master degree programs are available in the College? Check out the Web site listed below for al the answers!

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

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

The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of overseas scholarships for intensive summer language institutes in eleven critical need foreign languages. Languages include: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. For more information, please visit www.CLScholarship.org Deadline: November 14, 2008 .

For additional information: www.CLScholarship.org

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

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden for up to one year. For more information, please visit www.amscan.org. Deadline: November 1, 2008.

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

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

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students for study abroad. The 2009-2010 Boren Scholarships provide funding for summer, semester, or yearlong study in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. national security, but are underrepresented in study abroad. After completion of the program, recipients are required to work in the Federal government for a period of time equal to the duration of the assistance provided under the program. For more information, please visit the Web site below. Deadline: February 11, 2009.

For additional information: www.borenawards.org

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

Fellowships in the Greater Philadelphia area are in the fields of social policy and practice, child welfare, education, juvenile justice, and behavioral health. The fellowship term is one year beginning on July 1, 2009. For more information, please visit www.stoneleighcenter.org. Deadline: October 31, 2008.

For additional information: www.stoneleighcenter.org

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

Are you changing the world? Enter Glamour’s 2009 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 2009 issue. For more information and an application, please visit the Web site below. Deadline: December 1, 2008.

For additional information: www.glamour.com/news

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

You're invited to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences three-part Series: "So you want to work in Washington, D.C.?" On Tuesday, October 28, the Internship Office in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will begin a three-part series called, "So you want to work in Washington, D.C.: What You Need to Know." This will be presented by the Honorable John C. Gartland, whose career in the nation's capitol began as a U.S. Navy ensign at the Pentagon, and then turned into a series of political appointments under five presidents beginning in 1968 and lasting through 2005. Hon. Gartland will discuss how to go about finding a job, such as networking, referrals, and personal visits, and what approach to use in an interview. The series begins on Tuesday, October 28, in the Haverford Room of Connelly at 4:30 p.m. The series continues on Wednesday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Haverford Room of Connelly, and concludes on Thursday, October 30, at 4:30 p.m. in the St. David's Room of Connelly. The series is open to all Villanova students.

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

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C.; London; and Mexico for academic credit. The largest such program, with more than 60 full-time staff, The Washington Center has over 35,000 alumni, leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world. We would like to remind you that eligible students from your institution attending our program will receive a minimum of $2,500 in scholarship support during any spring, summer, or fall term. The fall semester is in high gear and many of your students are already preparing for midterms, but if they're planning to apply for The Washington Center's spring 2009 semester, they'll want to keep our November 14 regular deadline in mind as well. Please feel free to contact Washington Center’s Institutional Relations staff at 1-800-486-8921 or info@twc.edu for further detail or answers to any questions. To learn more about their opportunities and internship possibilities for ALL MAJORS, please e-mail Danielle.Mahan@twc.edu.

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

There are hundreds of internships available to you on the internship database. Click on the Web site listed below to find it. Log on with your VU username and password and take a minute to look over the internship opportunities. In order to apply for internships to receive academic credit you must complete the online application form and upload your essay and resume: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/internships/application.htm Please feel free to contact Rina Ebert Rina.Ebert@Villanova.Edu or Luisa Ruggieri Luisa.Ruggieri@Villanova.Edu with any questions. **If you do not want to receive academic credit AND the internship does not REQUIRE that you receive academic credit, you are free to apply independently.

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

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

Akers Gymboree is a new children's circuit gym located in Center City that is looking to hire spring interns who love children and are committed to fighting obesity in children. Akers Gymboree for Kids is unique as it is the first true circuit gym for kids in Center City to use hydrualic equipment similar to that used in Curves Circuit Gyms (children's size). Akers is a small business owned by a minority catering to the youth of Philadelphia, located in Center City (110 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA). For more information, please e-mail joyce.akers@wilsonelser.com. For more information please e-mail Rina.Ebert@Villanova.Edu.

If you have questions, please contact: joyce.akers@wilsonelser.com

Omnia Education, a subsidiary of U.S. HealthConnect, Inc., successfully conducts Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences with an exclusive focus on women’s healthcare issues. The company is currently looking to hire an intern for the spring to do meeting planning and project management. Please visit the company's Web site to learn more: www.OmniaEducation.com

For additional information: www.OmniaEducation.com

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

Undergraduate Students with Business or Technology (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering) Majors and MBA students. You're Invited to the company's nfo session to learn about a new program called Sales Graduate Academy, which will be implemented in July 2009. Time 6:00-8:00PM at SAP Americas, 3999 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

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

Presentation by Marjorie NELSON, Educational Affairs Program Officer of the Ambassade de France in Washington, D.C. Ms. NELSON will discuss the teaching assistantship program and other opportunities for work, internships, study, and travel in France, all supported by the Ambassade de France. SAC 300. Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m.

For additional information:

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

Thurs., 10/23 @ 7 PM in Jake Nevin Gym. As a follow up to VSB's recent Forum on the Credit Crisis, the Equity Society, Fixed Income Society, the Career Services Office and the Clay Center are offering a session entitled, "Wall Street: State of the Market and the Impact on Careers," an Alumni Panel Discussion and Q&A session. All Villanova students are welcome, and casual attire is appropriate.

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

Seniors majoring in: CE, CpE, EE and ME and CompSci, Math & Physics, NSWCDC has Engineering & Science Positions for you. We invite interested students to attend this session. You may also contact Jeff Green at jeffrey.p.green@navy.mil if you have any questions. Students scheduled to interview MUST attend this session. RSVP on GoNova and get more details; Casual attire. BRING your resume for next day interviews! Application deadline in GoNova is October 6!

If you have questions, please contact: jeffrey.p.green@navy.mil

Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, Administrators, All PK-12 Positions! Want to work with children and contribute to a vibrant learning community? Southern Teachers Agency will be interviewing in the Corr Hall Lobby Area on October 29, 2008. Submit resume through GoNOVA by October 12. Hundreds of positions available in private and independent schools around the South; full-time jobs and year-long internships; all majors and degrees sought (not just certified candidates); math, science, and language majors highly encouraged to apply; and placement services are FREE for candidates. Southern Teachers Agency is committed to giving personal, individualized attention to help candidates find the best possible opportunities in our extensive network of schools. We work hard to be your advocate in a competitive job market.

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

Online registration for Nov. 1's "Beyond Ideas: The Art of Entrepreneurship" is open. Have a new product or service idea... want to make something good even better... ever thought about starting your own business... then plan on attending. Beyond Ideas, created specifically for undergraduate and graduate students, is designed to educate, excite, and empower. This one-day interdisciplinary program, focused on entrepreneurship, is packed with the critical fundamentals you will need to turn your ideas into reality.

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

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

The Web Site of the Office of Career Services contains a wealth of information related to conducting a job search and securing an internship. And much, much more. Check out the Web site below to learn more.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/resources/tips/resumewriting.htm

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

Check out the Web link below to learn all about the many varied workshops the Office of Career Services is hosting this semester.

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

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

Check out the link below for the complete listing of Fall 2008 Career Services workshops.

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

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

On Tuesday, October 21, at 12 p.m., Corr 103, join Laura Fortinsky who will speak about CCS’ international volunteer and intern opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand. Laura is an alumna of Cross-Cultural Solutions, having volunteered in Tanzania prior to working for Cross-Cultural Solutions. She will also be available in Corr 104 from 1 to 2 p.m. for additional questions.

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

Presidential Election Series features David M. Barrett, Ph.D., a professor of Political Science, on "National Security and the Election." Falvey Memorial Library, First Floor Lounge, on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 p.m.

For additional information:

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

Please make plans to attend the A&S Alumni Medallion Panel Discussion on Friday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m., in the Radnor/St. Davids Room of Connelly Center. Come and hear the A&S alumni medallion awardees discuss their personal and professional journeys, and how their degree in the liberal arts and sciences from Villanova affected their lives.

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

Dr. Philip Carey, former Augustine and Culture professor, now at Eastern University, and noted scholar on Augustine. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., in the First Floor Lounge of Falvey Memorial Library.

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

Students Taking Action Now in Darfur sponsor a Conversatin with Philip Akol, a Villanova alum and a "Lost Boy of Sudan." Driscoll Hall. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7 PM.

For additional information: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/assets/documents/peaceandjustice/darfur_week_flyer1.pdf

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

The 2006 documentary "Hacking Democracy," which deals with voter fraud in the 2004 election, will be shown on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Afterward, a faculty panel composed of individuals from the Political Science and Communication departments will field questions. Pizza and refreshments will be served. To take place in Sullivan Hall.

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

POLIS Literary Magazine -- Fall 2008 -- The Culture Issue. For this issue of POLIS, we are looking for essays, short fiction, poetry, photography, and art that all connect to the central issue of culture. Select a cultural trend and break it apart: how did it start, how has it manifested itself, and what effect has it had? Why does the phrase "go green" define a lifestyle? When did sushi become America's latest obsession? How has the Internet redirected our behavior? Or reflect on how an aspect of culture has changed the way you live, think, and act. Or express your ideas about culture through art or photography, capturing the world around us with your artistry. Whatever your viewpoints, express them. Explore how a trend has impacted both you and the world. Find your perspective on culture, and share it with the community. All submissions should be sent to polis@villanova.edu. Hard copies of art or photography can be submitted to the Honors Office in SAC 103. All questions can be directed to Thomas Celona at polis@villanova.edu. SUBMISSIONS DUE BY OCTOBER 10

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

The Institute for Global Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all students to participate in a “Coffee Hour” to learn more about the mission and goals of this exciting new major. SAC 300. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.

For additional information: http://campusevents.villanova.edu/vuevents/displaymedia.aspx?whatToDo=picture&id=794

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

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to offer to its students, faculty, and staff access to Mideastwire.com, an Internet-based news service that employs a team of translators from around the region to gather important stories from and about the Middle East. For more information, please contact www.mideastwire.com. To receive the daily email newsletter in English, please send an e-mail to this address -- info@mideastwire.com -- for immediate activation.

For additional information: www.mideastwire.com

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

Villanova's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America welcomes Jeff Jubelirer, Principal, Ceisler Jubelirer, a statewide media and issue advocacy firm headquartered in Philadelphia. Just days before the historic Presidential election, Mr. Jubelirer will be on hand to discuss the intersection of public relations and politics and share his experiences serving as a political analyst for NBC-10 and FOX-29. This event is open to all of Villanova. Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Tolentine 305.

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

Make plans to attend an upcoming Physics Colloquim: Revealing the mysteries of water by first-principles approach. October 23, 2008, 3:30 PM, Mendel 154. Refreshments at 3:00 PM.

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

Ever wonder if your writing or art could be published? Consider submitting to Arthology, Villanova's art-literary magazine that publishes annually. Send your poetry, short stories, art, or photography to arthology@gmail.com -- you can have your name on it, or it can be anonymous.

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

Dr. Jonathan Chaplin, Director, Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics Tyndale House, Cambridge, England, will speak on campus on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Connelly Center Cinema.

If you have questions, please contact: catherine.e.wilson@villanova.edu

To inspire a renewed dedication to proclaiming the Gospel, Pope Benedict announced a special Jubilee Year to the Apostle Paul from June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009, on the occasion of the bi-millennium of Paul’s birth, which historians have placed between the years 7 and 10 AD. In support of this declaration and in collaboration with the universal church, Villanova University announces a year long celebration of the Jubilee Year Dedicated to the Apostle Paul. It will be an especially important year with regard to envisioning a future enlightened by St. Paul's imagination and to retrieving the power of his letters for today. Learn more about upcoming events at the Web site listed below.

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

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

The Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies presents a series of five films by the legendary Egyptian film director dealing with a variety of topics from historical subjects to daily life in the city and the countryside. Co-sponsored with the Department of Communication. All Films are shown at the Connelly Cinema at 7 PM. Alexandria, Why? shown on October 28, starts at 8 PM.

For additional information: http://campusevents.villanova.edu/vuevents/displaymedia.aspx?whatToDo=picture&id=817

If you have questions, please contact: jessica.delisi@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.

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

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