Please be sure to make an appointment with your advisor as soon as possible. Registration for seniors began 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

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

This scholarship is awarded to Black, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores and juniors in recognition of outstanding achievement and community service. Scholarship recipients are awarded up to $10,000 and a paid summer internship at Goldman Sachs. Applicants must have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be considered for the Scholarship of Excellence. The deadline is Friday, December 12, 2008. Application requirements are listed on GoNova or on gs.com/careers.

For additional information: www.gs.com/careers

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

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

Reverend Leon Sullivan worked throughout his life to instill hope in a world facing great challenges. Born at a time when racial segregation was not only tolerated but openly accepted, Leon Sullivan dedicated his life to the fight against racism and the economic empowerment of disadvantaged communities throughout the county. His work has led to the establishment of numerous social services programs, job training initiatives and economic development programs that still remain on the forefront of the ongoing struggle for social justice. U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr., has established the Leon H. Sullivan Internship in his Washington, D.C., office. This internship, open to college students from Pennsylvania, is an opportunity for students to gain access and exposure to the activities of the U.S. Senate. Students are also encouraged to gain college credit for their experience if applicable. The stipend for a 40-hour work week will be in the amount of $500/week.

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

There are hundreds of internships available to you on the internship database. If you go to the Liberal Arts Internship Office Web site, you will find the database or click here: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/internships/special_programs.htm 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.

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

An opportunity to meet the staff and learn about the internship opportunities available to you as Villanova Liberal Arts students! A representative from career services & study abroad will be joining the session. Lunch will be served. St. Augustine Center Room 300. Wednesday, November 5th, 12:30 - 1:30pm. 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 classroom! Please RSVP to Megan.E.Ryan@Villanova.Edu by Tuesday, November 4th!**

If you have questions, please contact: Megan.E.Ryan@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

ALL MAJORS -- Philly Fellows is hosting an information table in the Connelly Lobby and an information session on Tues, 11/18, in Corr Hall 103 at 6PM. Philly Fellows is a one-year post-graduate fellowship program that connects top graduates of area colleges with meaningful positions where they can make a difference in the city of Philadelphia. The program offers an exciting transition from college to the community where, together with their peers, fellows can gain knowledge, contribute talent, and develop leadership while experiencing the best of Philadelphia.

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

If you have questions, please contact: fellows@phillyfellows.org

ALL MAJORS -- Goldman Sachs is coming to campus on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Corr 103 from 10-3PM to host an Open House to talk about all opportunities available. On Mon, Nov. 10, at 6PM in Bartley 1011, they will host an information session with many representatives and VU Alum to discuss Internship opportunities for summer 2009. Please RSVP on GoNova.

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

On 11/5, Representatives will be in Connelly Lobby from 12-3PM. On 11/12 at 5:00 pm, they will host an information session. There is no limit to the opportunities in the Army — so there’s no limit to what you can learn and achieve. The Army strengthens you, and your future, with expert training in one of over 150 different jobs for Soldiers on Active Duty and over 120 in the Army Reserve. From working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters, there’s an Army job right for you — providing the experience that will give you an edge over those in the civilian world. The Army also offers you money for college and the chance to interview with America’s top corporations. Please RSVP on GoNova.

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

Monday, December 1, 2008. Corr Hall Room 103 (2:30 PM). Make an outstanding first impression by building successful interviewing skills. Find out how to prepare for your interviews, what to do in the interview, and how to follow up after the interview.

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

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

Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Villanova University Main Campus -- Connelly Center -- Radnor Room (5:00 PM). This panel discussion and networking reception will focus on career opportunities in the non-profit sector. If you are interested in not only doing well, but also doing good, don’t miss it!

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

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

Thursday, November 13, 2008. Villanova University Main Campus -- Corr Hall -- 103 (3:00 PM). Career Services will help you identify what to include on your résumé, and how to write it, and format it effectively for the end result of a well designed and effective first draft. This workshop is designed for students who are beginning their résumé.

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

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

Monday, November 17, 2008. Are you a liberal arts student who has NO idea what you want to do? You know you enjoy your current major, but you HATE when people ask you the dreaded question, “What are you going to DO with that?” Don’t miss this session featuring Villanova University alumni from a variety of majors and professions who prove that you are employable with an Arts degree! Hear their stories and get advice on how to handle those awkward conversations!

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

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

Deadline for spring 2009 has passed. Start planning for summer and fall 2009. Deadline for study abroad during those terms is February 27.

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

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

Where will you be next summer? Summer programs are now being updated and applications are available!

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

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

For the asnwer to this question and more, click on the link below!

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

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

An innocent man spent 19 years on death row. He is coming here to tell his story. November 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Driscoll Hall auditorium. Curtis Edward McCarty was exonerated in 2007 after serving 21 years – including 19 years on death row – for a 1982 Oklahoma City murder he didn’t commit. McCarty was convicted twice and sentenced to death three times based on prosecutorial misconduct and testimony from forensic analyst Joyce Gilchrist, whose lab misconduct has contributed to at least two other convictions later overturned by DNA evidence. Sponsored by Office of Mission Effectiveness, Criminal Justice, Theology Forgiveness Project, Office of Service Learning, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

If you have questions, please contact: noreen.cameron@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

Arthology, Villanova's art-literary magazine, will be meeting this week on Wednesday 11/05, at 6:30pm, in the Rainforest Room of Connelly (to the right of the Holy Grounds). If you would like to submit work to Arthology, please send submissions as an attachment with titles 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

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the College of Engineering and in close cooperation with the University’s President’s Climate Commitment is sponsoring a year of academic commitment to Sustainability as part of the 80th Anniversary of the Mendel Medal Celebration. This commitment is focused on academic study of Sustainability and curricular development. Sustainability is a long-term approach to environmental protection and process improvements. Villanova’s Commitment to Sustainability acknowledges the connections between the economy, the environment, and social responsibility. 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

Learn more about this exciting on-campus event at the Web site listed below.

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

If you have questions, please contact: paul.rosier@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

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will welcome Steven V. Restivo, Director of Corporate Affairs for Wal-Mart in the Northeast Region, to discuss the communication and business strategy evolution of the largest retailer in the world, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mr. Restivo will share how a company with 7,390 locations and more than 2 million associates worldwide implements a proactive communications plan to support its needs as a retailer and goals for expansion. Thursday, November 13, 6 p.m., Tolentine 215.

If you have questions, please contact: julie.balzarini@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

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