The fall semester is underway here at Villanova University and our campus is buzzing with activity. 

There are so many ways to be involved on campus this semester and we invite you to read on to explore your options. From athletics to performances to family-friendly events, there is something for almost every interest, and we invite you to join us at Villanova this fall. 

Please reach out to neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. We hope to see you on campus soon!

Traffic Advisory: Construction Activity Along N. Ithan Avenue - Beginning September 25th, 2024

Beginning September 25^th, 2024, there will be traffic impacts on North Ithan Avenue between Lancaster Avenue and County Line Road related to construction activity for the new M-1 parking garage at Villanova University. 

Trucks are scheduled to deliver concrete panels for the parking garage beginning September 25th and will continue Monday through Friday, from 7:00AM to 3:00PM until November 15th. Please be advised that motorists may experience intermittent delays as traffic is paused to allow trucks to enter and exit the construction site on North Ithan Ave. To avoid traffic delays, please plan an alternative route around N. Ithan Avenue when possible. 

We thank you for your patience as we work to improve our on-campus experience.  Please contact neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. 

Join us for fellowship and food at our 3^rd annual community cookout in Bryn Mawr on Thursday, October 3^rd from 5-7 PM. This event takes place in Lower Merion's Municpal Lot 19, adjacent to 1000 W. Lancaster Avenue. 

Mingle with your off-campus neighbors and University staff at this casual, outdoor event in the heart of Bryn Mawr.

This event is free and open to the public. Please contact neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. 

We hope to see you there!

News From Nova

Basketball is Back at Villanova with Friday’s Hoops Mania. Here’s What We Saw.  

The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription may be required to view)

Basketball season has officially begun at Villanova, although the Wildcats do not play their first games until November. Villanova brought Finneran Pavilion back to life with its Hoops Mania event on Friday night, a university tradition since 2005. Friday’s event featured player introductions, performances by Villanova’s cheer and dance teams, a brief basketball showcase, and a surprise appearance.

Debate Night in America: First Debate Between Trump and Harris        

CNN

"This is really the job interview of a lifetime," said Mark Alexander, the Arthur J. Kania Dean and Professor of Law at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, of Kamala Harris' first debate with Donald Trump. "It's an interesting situation where she has to introduce herself to the world as the presidential candidate and reintroduce herself as the vice president."

The Skies Over Philly Are About to Get a New Star as a Result of a Cosmic Cataclysm        

The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription may be required to view)

When will the star explosion happen? It already has, about 3,000 years ago, around... the golden age of the Villanovan people, who overran northern Italy. While that may seem a long time ago, in terms of cosmic time, this qualifies as breaking news, said Edward Sion, astrophysicist at Villanova University, which has no connection with the Villanovans, nor the nova in question.

Is Pa. in the Midwest? Depends if It's Youse or Yinz Talking.        

The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription may be required to view)

A Bloomberg poll from 2019 asked, "Where is the Midwest?" Around 35% of Pittsburgh residents said they think they wake up in it each morning. "Put together a group of Western Pennsylvania students," said Villanova University geography professor Frank Galgano, "then give them maps and ask them which state they most closely identify with. They'd say Ohio every time."

Villanova Football is back and this season, you can turn your next event into an experience at Villanova Stadium.

From tailgates to birthday parties, groups of 20 or more can take advantage of discounted ticketing, reserved seating and special perks and experiences. 

Visit villanova.com for more information on how to book group outings this fall. 

For all other teams and experiences, visit villanova.com for tickets and schedules. 

Subscription packages for Villanova Theatre are on sale now for the 2024-2025 season! Enjoy live performances at the Mullen Center beginning this September with single event tickets or a theatre subscription. 

For more information and tickets, please visit The Mullen Center for the Performing Arts. 

Located on the second floor of the Connelly Center in the heart of Villanova's main campus, the Art Gallery is a free and dynamic space, offering several exhibitions on view per season. 

From opening receptions to family-friendly events, the Art Gallery offers many opportunities for our neighbors to connect with the Villanova cultural community.

For more information and to see what's on, please visit The Art Gallery at Villanova University. 

Introducing Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines, a mid-career survey exhibition traveling from the Georgia Museum of Art.

Expanding upon her background in traditional media, the artist redefines the possibilities of drawing in contemporary art. Through Lines moves across spatial dimensions and media, following Baker Cahill as she investigates materiality and immateriality. Featuring drawings, sculptural installations, and single- and multi-channel videos, the exhibition traces Baker Cahill’s mark-making from traditional modes of artistic production into new media. The works invite reconsiderations of the art historical canon in the face of emerging technologies while examining site, time, and space as they relate to the physical body, the digital, the permanent, and the ephemeral.

Through Lines is on view now through January 17th, 2025 at the Art Gallery. 

The Friends of Villanova program is offered by Villanova University to our neighbors in Radnor Township and select neighborhoods in Lower Merion Township that are contiguous to our main campus.

Residents of Radnor and select areas of Lower Merion may, for an annual fee of $60, access University facilities such as the Fitness Center at the Davis Center and the Pavilion Pool, on a limited recreational basis. 

Please visit villanova.edu/fovmembership to complete a membership application. Please allow 3-5 business days for staff to complete the review and verification process. Once the process is complete, you will be notified of your status via email. 

Davis Center

Fall Semester Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday:  7:00AM -11:00AM & 8:00PM - 12:00PM

Friday: 7:00AM - 11:00AM

Saturday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Sunday: 10:00AM - 12:00AM

Fall Group Exercise Registration 

Reformer Pilates is available to our Friends of Villanova Members. Classes will run Tues (9/3) until Fri (12/13). Abbreviated schedules may occur around holidays and break periods. Location: Davis Center, 3rd floor Reformers Pilates studio.

Pavilion Pool

Recreational swim has resumed for the Fall Semester and ends on December 13th, 2024. 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00AM - 12:45PM

Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Saturday, Sunday: CLOSED

Please note that there will be no Rec Swim on the following dates, and that these dates may be updated throughout the semester:

10/14/24-10/18/24 (Fall Break)

11/26/24-11/29/24 (Thanksgiving Break)

Wildcard Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Please follow www.facebook.com/NovaNeighbors for program updates and hours of operation. 

New Applications and Renewals

All new applications and membership renewals must be initiated online at www.villanova.edu/fovmembership.  

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. 

Please email neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. 

Coming to campus? Know where to go using our Campus Map. Wondering what's happening on campus? Check our guide to noteworthy events to stay up-to-date. 

Please note that 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. 

The University's Off-Campus Living website contains pertinent information for students and community members about living in the community. The website also allows neighbors to submit an issue or concern directly through the website. Visit the Off-Campus Living website for more information. And be sure to check out our Villanova University Neighbor Updates Facebook Page! 

Contact Information

Hally Ammons, Assistant Director

Government & Community Relations

Phone: 610-519-7455

Email: hally.ammons@villanova.edu

800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085