Dear Neighbors and Friends,Spring is in full swing on campus and the end of the semester is fast approaching! Now is a perfect time to have brunch at The Refectory, attend a performance at the Mullen Center or stroll through campus.
This month we are excited to bring you a new episode of Community Conversations and engaging public programming from our Villanova campus community.
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Friends of Villanova
We are finalizing the details of this summer's re-opening of the Friends of Villanova program! Keep an eye on your inbox for an announcement with details on when the program will be returning and how to apply. Updates will also be posted on our website and Facebook page.
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Brunch at the RefectoryJoin the Refectory on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:30AM to 3:00PM for brunch! For menus, reservations and more, visit refectorynova.com.
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Community Conversations
Community Conversations introduces you to the people from the Villanova community who are making news and positively impacting the world around them. This month, we welcome the campus leaders directing the historic expansion of the Center for Engineering Education and Research (CEER). You can watch the episode online anytime or catch it on MLTV-21.
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Jay Wright to Retire as Head Men's Basketball Coach and Transition to New Role at Villanova; Kyle Neptune Named Head Coach
From the Villanova Media Room: William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Wright will be retiring from his position to begin a new chapter in his career at the University as Special Assistant to the President. Kyle Neptune, who served on the Villanova coaching staff before accepting the head coaching position at Fordham University in 2021, is the new head men's basketball coach at Villanova.
Wright assumed the reins of the Wildcats' program in 2001 and posted a record of 520-197 in 21 seasons at the helm (.725), including NCAA national championships in 2016 and 2018 and NCAA Final Four appearances in 2009 and 2022. He is a six-time BIG EAST Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 11, 2021.
"Over the past 21 seasons, I have had the opportunity to live out a professional dream as the head coach at Villanova," stated Wright. "Patty and I have been blessed to work with incredible, gifted young men who allowed us to coach them and brought us unmatched joy. We cannot overstate our gratitude to the players, coaches, and administrators who have been with us on this path. It has been an honor and a privilege to work at Villanova, especially under Father Peter and Mark Jackson."
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2022 St. Augustine Lecture Oliver O’Donovan
Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology Emeritus, Oxford University
Professor of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology Emeritus, Edinburgh University
Monday, April 25th, 7:30PM
Driscoll Auditorium 132
Over the course its long history (the first Saint Augustine Lecture was given in 1959), the Saint Augustine Lecture has become a signature Villanova event and a prestigious forum for airing the thinking of some of the best and most influential interpreters of Augustine and his legacy. Originally Prof. Oliver O’Donovan—a renown moral theologian—was scheduled to give his Augustine lecture November of 2020, but COVID had other plans. His revised date is April 25, 2022, and he will be offering a close reading of Augustine’s treatment of the great psalm (Ps. 118)—a psalm great both in terms of its length and its theological complexity. Prof. Michael Cameron of Portland University, whose work on Augustine’s Psalms commentary has deeply influenced Prof. O’Donovan’s perspective, has been invited to offer a response.
Driscoll Hall is building #29 on the campus map. Reception to follow in the Atrium.
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Russia's War on Ukraine: Historical Turning Points
Monday, April 25th, 6:00PM
Virtual Event (registration required)
What were the turning points that led to Russia’s current war on Ukraine and its people? Join us for a virtual discussion of the Ukrainian-Russian relationship, including: the Holodomor, WWII and its aftermath, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Budapest Memorandum, the Russian war on Georgia, and the illegal annexation of Crimea.
Speakers:
- Dr. Adele Lindenmeyr, Historian of Russia & the USSR; Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Villanova University
- Dr. Mike Westrate, Historian of Ukraine & the USSR; Assistant Vice Provost, Graduate Education & Research; Villanova University
Co-sponsored by the Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University.
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Alfred F. Mannella and Rose T. Lauria-Mannella Endowed Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture featuring Poet Maria Famà
Thursday, April 28th, 2:30PM
Please join us virtually on Thursday, April 28, from 2:30-3:45 p.m. for the 2021-2022 Alfred F. Mannella and Rose T. Lauria-Mannella Endowed Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture featuring Poet Maria Famà.
Famà’s talk is titled, “Mining an Italian Heritage for Poems." As a poet of Sicilian descent, she mines the richness of the oral culture that has been passed down by her family of storytellers. Famà writes her poems to preserve family tales, personalities, sufferings, joys, and wisdom for future generations. In her presentation, she will give examples of her poems from her various books and explain how they came into being.
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Dox Thrash: Painted, Not Printed
Opening Reception
Friday, April 29th, 4:00PM
Join us at the Villanova Art Gallery for an opening reception for Dox Thrash: Painted, Not Printed.
The Art Gallery is located in the Connelly Center, building #24 on the campus map. Parking is avaiable in the I-1 Garage located at Lancaster and Ithan Avenues.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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Continuing Education at Villanova
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Education for Every Stage of Life through Villanova’s College of Professional Studies
In the College of Professional Studies (CPS), we serve learners of all ages and a wide variety of education needs: Villanova alumni seeking to upskill through professional education, ambitious high school students, bachelor’s degree-completers, the ever-curious senior citizen, recent graduates and career changers; they all find a home in CPS.
A hallmark of the College is the constant evolution and addition of programs we offer, whether in response to student needs or skills gaps in the job market. See below for just a few upcoming programs:
Villanova Athletics Leadership Summit: June 23 & 24
The Athletics Leadership Summit, a two-day course created as a collaboration between Villanova Athletics and the College of Professional Studies, is built for those working in sports, looking to start a career in athletics, or interested in learning more about the Wildcat style of leadership. Learn more and register soon as we do expect seats to fill.
Summer Sessions and the Pre-College Academy for High School Students
University Summer Sessions offer accelerated courses in a wide range of disciplines to current Villanova undergraduate and graduate students, students enrolled at other Universities, and anyone interested in taking a course for personal or professional development. The deadline to apply for Sessions I and III is May 25.
For the third year, CPS is offering the Pre-College Summer Academy for High School Students age 13 and above. This fully online program allows high school students to take a college level course (non-credit) that is designed and taught by Villanova faculty. Learn more about summer education programs.
Women’s Leadership Development Certificate: Fall 2022
Villanova’s Women's Leadership Development Certificate program, a collaboration between CPS and The Anne Welsh McNulty Institute, is an immersive residency program in its second year that aims to help women leaders develop to their fullest potential. By carving out the space to reflect, learning tools to take action, and reaping inspiration from both the faculty as well as peers, this program will change the lives of attendees. Learn more and apply by June 1 for an early bird rate.
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2022 Season at The Mullen Center for the Performing Arts
Villanova’s Center for the Performing Arts is a hub for performances, creativity, engagement, and exploration for the University’s performing arts community - enriching Villanova’s campus and enhancing educational opportunities across the University and beyond. Find tickets, events and more at the Mullen Center's website.
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Villanova Band, Jazz Band & Chamber Strings Saturday, April 23rd, 3:00PM
Topper Theater at the Mullen Center
Join the Villanova Band, Jazz Band, and Chamber Strings for their combined Spring Concert in the Topper Theatre, Saturday, April 23rd, 3pm. The Band is directed by Beth Sokolowski and George Pinchock. Jazz Band is directed by Pete Neu. Chamber Strings is directed by Anna Pulaski.
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Villanova Dance Company & Ensemble & NOVANoise
Sunday, April 24th, 3:00PM
Topper Theatre at the Mullen Center
Dance Company and NOVANoise present their end of semester showcase featuring Villanova dancers in solo performances, duets, ensembles, and large numbers! There is something for everyone with lots of dance styles represented throughout the performance. Topper Theater, Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00PM, Sunday, April 24th.
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Campus Events Through May 2022
This printable schedule is a comprehensive list of noteworthy events from March through May 2022.
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Additional Information
Coming to campus? Know where to go using our Campus Map. Villanova recommends that visitors to campus wear a mask while indoors.
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