Created: Oct 26, 2009 9:52:33 AM

Important news, events, and professional development opportunities for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

GRANTS AND AWARDS

INTERNSHIPS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

STUDY ABROAD

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACADEMIC ADVISING
10/27 or 10/29 - It's Not Too Late
Are your grades suffering? Did you earn C-‘s & D’s or WORSE on your mid-terms? During this workshop we will discuss how you earned your current grades, motivation to get higher grades, and a plan of action that includes time management and study strategies to get you back on track. See below for registration. You will need your VU user name and password.

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

11/3, 11/4 or 11/5 - EXAMS Workshop
The PRESSSURE of EXAMS! Need help with preparing for your final exams? How about help with a study plan? Or understing how to learn from your test mistakes? Then this workshop is for you. Please see below for registration. You will need your VU user name and password.

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

11/4 and 11/5 – Freshman Registration
The Office of Academic Advising will be open from 9am till 9pm on November 4 and November 5 to assist Freshman with registration. If you need assistance with this process or have a question please come to our office in Saint Augustine Center Room 451. Our main number is 610-519-4661.

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

GRANTS AND AWARDS
Lily Graduate Fellows Program
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.

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

Stoneleigh Center Junior Fellowship Program
The Junior Fellowship provides an opportunity for exceptional graduates interested in public service to work for one year at an organization in the public or non-profit sectors of the greater Philadelphia area. The Fellowship is designed to provide a dynamic, hands-on experience for the Junior Fellow, resulting in a tangible work product that advances the work of the partner organization. We are interested in supporting projects that focus on issues connected to: Child Welfare, Education, Juvenile Justice, or Behavioral Health Applications are due Friday, November 2, 2009.

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

Top 10 College Women Competition
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.

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

INTERNSHIPS
Internships Opportunities
Internship in the Spotlight #1 Sage Communications Partners: Our interns are critical to our public relations business. You are part of the Sage Communications team. The intern will provide some administrative support, conduct research, develop and update lists, and monitor the news. These tasks will be balanced with more practical experience such as writing client materials, researching topics of interest to the firm’s clients, participating in brainstorming sessions and assisting with strategy development. We also expect the intern to understand social media including Facebook, Twitter, etc. If over time the intern proves to be a skilled communicator, the perks of the job will increase. Interested? These internship opportunities go fast. Contact Barbara Beck, bbeck@sage-communications.com, 215.209.3076. Internship in the Spotlight #2 GREENandSAVE.com Old Lancaster Road Devon, PA (Near the Septa R5 Devon Station – with transportation support available) T: 484.588.5405 Website: http://www.GREENandSAVE.com Contact Person: Brian Rice Email: brian@greenandsave.com Company Industry: Green Resource Products and Services Company Focus or Specialties: Energy Efficient Homes & Eco Friendly lifestyle. Internship Services/Learning Opportunities General Research Article Writing Newsletters Press Releases Business Network Support Graphic Design Multi-Media Event Planning Internship in the Spotlight #3 Philadelphia Business Journal Advertising Internship – Job Description Overview – The position provides an intern with knowledge and experience in all aspect of advertising sales within ACBJ through hands-on involvement in selling and sales processes under the supervision and training of professional sales personnel. The Intern will be directly supervised by the Advertising Director with a Senior Account Executive assigned to mentor the intern on a day-to-day basis. Duties – • Gain proficiency with the Philadelphia Business Journal rate card and demographic information to assist in client interaction •Become familiar with and understand how to position research and the editorial product for effective use in presenting the Philadelphia Business Journal (includes Media Audit, Readex and other research). •Actively participate in sales meetings, team networking events and sales training including brainstorming and idea-sharing. •Learn how to use Sales force for effective and efficient time/sales management •Prospect for new business leads: review the PBJ and competitive media daily/weekly for sales leads to support reps. •Cold call potential clients and assist the sales team with setting appointments. •Help plan and coordinate sales promotion and marketing programs for special issues and/or specific sales objectives. •Assist account executives and advertising director in developing sales proposals and assist in presenting the proposals to clients. Send resume to: Phyllis Demo, Philadelphia Business Journal pdemo@bizjournals.com Internship in the Spotlight #4 Marconi Broadcasting, LLC www.ami340what.com
If you have questions, please contact: luisa.ruggieri@villanova.edu

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10/27 The Fixed Income Society Presents: ICAP @6PM (Bartley 1046)
The Fixed Income Society invites ALL MAJORS to come to ICAP’s information session. ICAP is looking to fill their full-time Broker and Accounting/Finance positions. All candidates need are a keen interest in the financial markets and a strong academic record. ICAP full-time programmes start with a global orientation programme in London which will provide you with a comprehensive induction to the industry and ICAP specifically. Business casual attire is appropriate. RSVP by logging on to your GoNova account.

For additional information: http://www.icap.com/
If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

10/27 U.S. Marine Corps Office Candidate School Info Session
Representatives will be in Corr Hall, Room 103 at 6PM to discuss the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Officers in the Marine Corps are confident, determined decision-makers who have earned the respect of others. They lead by example, accomplish the mission and take care of the Marines in their charge. hose still in college will become part of the Platoon Leaders Class, and those who have a college degree will complete the Officer Candidate Course. Please RSVP by logging on to your GoNova account.

For additional information: http://MarineOfficer.com
If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

10/29 Peace Corps Information Session @ 4PM (Devon Room, Connelly)
All students are cordially invited to learn more about the opportunities within the Peace Corp. The Peace Corps' mission has three simple goals: Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served; and Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

For additional information: http://www.peacecorps.gov
If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

11/4 U.S. Navy Engineering Program Presentation @ 7PM (Bryn Mawr Rm)
Chemistry, Math, Physics and ALL Engineering majors – U.S. Navy representatives will be on campus to talk about their Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program. If you want a career with leadership potential, and an extraordinary life filled with adventure, challenge and success, please come to this event to find out more. Business casual attire. Please log on to your GoNOVA account and RSVP (under “Calendar”)

For additional information: http://www.navy.com
If you have questions, please contact: maureen.piotti@villanova.edu

STUDY ABROAD
Study Abroad Fair
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

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approved ACS Fall 2009 Cultural Events
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.

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

Blog With the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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

Facebook: Become a Fan!
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

Save the Date: Elizabeth Cady Stanton Conference
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

Save the Date: Kenneth Miller, Ph.D., to Receive 2009 Mendel Medal
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.

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

Save the Date: Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies -- 38th Annual Conference
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.

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

Save the Date: Who is My Enemy? Religious Hope in a Time of Fear
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.

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

Studies in Augustinian Spirituality: The Relevance of Augustine for Young Adults Today
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

Subscribe to Inside A&S!
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

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

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

Twitter With A&S
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

Villanova Theatre: 2009-2010 Season
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.

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

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