Dear Neighbors and Friends, As we head toward Thanksgiving, we are grateful to share our community with you. Please read on for news from campus and ways to be a part of the Villanova community during the holiday season.
For Friends of Villanova Members, please take note of holiday hours and closures for the Fitness Center, Pool and Wildcard Office. Information can be found below.
We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving and a restful holiday.
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Villanova Observes 49th Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
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From Villanova's Media Room: Villanova University will observe its 49th annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) Saturday, November 11, through Monday, November 20. Sponsored by the Center for Peace and Justice Education, HHAW is an event centered on education, advocacy and service, with the ultimate goal of ending hunger and homelessness worldwide.
HHAW began at Villanova in 1975, under the guidance of the late Rev. Ray Jackson, OSA, as a discussion of the root causes of poverty. In the years since, the initiative has expanded beyond the University to more than 700 campuses and communities nationwide, becoming the most widely organized hunger and homelessness awareness event of its type in the United States.
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Bishop Paride Taban Named 2023 Opus Prize Laureate
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From Villanova's Media Room: The late Bishop Paride Taban, founder of Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron in South Sudan, has been chosen as the 2023 Opus Prize Laureate, as announced by The Opus Prize Foundation and Villanova University in a ceremony on Thursday afternoon. As the winner of the annual faith-based humanitarian award, Bishop Taban’s Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron will receive the one-million-dollar prize that recognizes social entrepreneurship championing faith-filled change.
Accepting the award posthumously on behalf of the late Bishop was Dr. Margaret Itto, deputy chair of the Board for Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron and State Minister for Health in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan.
“Although it saddens me deeply that Bishop Taban is not here with us, I am truly honored to accept this award on his behalf and help recognize the passion and devotion he gave to Holy Trinity Peace Village,” Dr. Itto said. “He has impacted so many lives in Sudan through not only the founding of The Village but the continued love he provided to its community for almost 20 years. His impact will be felt there forever.”
Read more about the Opus Prize at Villanova's Media Room.
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Thanksgiving and Holiday Outreach
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Each year, Villanova conducts Thanksgiving outreach with generous donations from students, staff, faculty, alumni, and our neighbors. Among the organizations that receive donations as part of this outreach effort is the Wayne Food Pantry here in Radnor Township.
While our Villanova community has responded generously and donations continue to be collected, we are in need of 100 meals by Monday, November 20th. We invite our neighbors to participate and all contributions are appreciated.
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The Villanova Center for Irish Studies, in partnership with the Consul General of Ireland in New York, will welcome award-winning women writers from Northern Ireland to campus for an engaging literary panel discussion and readings around the topics of women's rights, the sectarian divide, and social class. Moderated by Irish author Yvonne Cassidy, the evening event will feature writers Lucy Caldwell (These Days), Jan Carson (The Raptures), and Michelle Gallen (Factory Girls). Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. in the John and Joan Mullen Performing Arts Center.
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| Cultural Film and Lecture Series
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The Cultural Film and Lecture Series offers free screenings to all Villanova community members on Sundays at 3:30 and 7:00pm, and on Mondays at 7:00pm. On Monday nights, a speaker will introduce the film and speak after the screening.
On Sunday, November 19th at 3:30pm and 7:00pm, and again on Monday, November 20th at 7:00pm, the Culture Film and Lecture series will screen Moolade, a 2004 documentary from Senagalese writer and director, Ousmane Sembene.
Screenings take place at the Connelly Center Cinema. Guests are advised to park in the I-1 Garage on Ithan Avenue. Please be advised that films are intended for viewers 18+.
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Friends of Villanova-Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
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Davis Fitness Center and Pavilion Pool
Tuesday, November 21st: 7AM - 11AM, 8PM - 12PM
Wednesday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 26th: FITNESS CENTER CLOSED
Pavilion Pool Thanksgiving Hours
Tuesday, November 21st: 9:00 - 11:30AM
Wednesday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 26th: POOL CLOSED
The Davis Center and Pavilion Pool resume normal operations on Monday, November 27th. For a list of hours, please visit villanova.edu/neighbors.
Wildcard Office Thanksgiving Closure
The Wildcard Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, November 27th.
Please be advised that application and renewal processing may be delayed the week of the holiday. Please contact neighbors@villanova.edu with questions.
New Applications and Renewals
All approved members must complete the membership process at the Wildcard Office in person. Wildcards may only be issued to the verified member to whom it is assigned.
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From women's field hockey to football, fall sports at Villanova. For all schedules and ticket information, visit www.villanova.com.
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| The Performing Arts at Villanova
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Villanova University is home to a thriving arts community. The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts offers a diverse season of performances throughout the fall. Please visit the Mullen Center's website for a current events calendar and tickets.
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| The Art Gallery at Villanova
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Currently on View
Wisdom of Sufism is a dynamic exploration of contemporary artistic responses to the profound spiritual tradition of Sufism. This group exhibition showcases diverse expressions inspired by the teachings of Rumi, a 13th-century poet and theologian, delving into themes of self-discovery and transcendence.
Through the mediums of photography, painting, calligraphy, musical instruments, and interpretive dance, these artists offer a unique lens into the depths of the human spirit. By melding ancient wisdom with modern forms, they invite viewers to contemplate the universal truths that resonate across time and culture. Join us in this immersive journey that celebrates the enduring wisdom of Sufism, uniting past and present in a tapestry of artistic expression.
Wisdom of Sufism will be on view at the Gallery from October 26, 2023 to January 11, 2024.
About the Gallery
Over the years, guest artists exhibiting at the gallery have come from as far away as Kuwait and as close to home as Philadelphia. The gallery has hosted exhibits of traditional watercolors from China, carved masks and totems from the Yoruba culture of West Africa, Batiks from Belorussia, and handcrafted ceramics and glassware from Italy. We have served as an inaugural venue for young artists and provided an exhibition space for talented older citizens whose discovery of the artist within came much later in life.
All exhibits are open to the public and are free of charge.
The Gallery is located in the heart of Villanova's main campus on the second floor of the Connelly Center.
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Campus Events
This printable schedule is a comprehensive list of noteworthy campus events.
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Additional Information
Please note that, effective August 1, 2023, the use of recreational e-scooters and related motorized personal transportation devices on campus, including self-balancing one- or two-wheeled boards and motorized skateboards, is prohibited on campus. Electric mobility aids are exempted from this policy.
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