Dear Neighbors and Friends,As February comes to a close, we are excited to bring you news and updates from campus. This month, the Villanova community celebrated Black History Month with Pulitzer prize winning authors, engaging film screenings, and vibrant performances in the Mullen Center. Public event information for Black History Month is found below and online at our Villanova University Neighbor Updates Facebook Page.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus this spring for a variety of public events.
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Campus Updates
Campus Mask Policy
Effective February 14th, masks are not required indoors or outdoors at Villanova. Masks are recommended inside campus buildings for all visitors. Visit our COVID-19 information hub for the most up-to-date campus policies.
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Community Conversations on MLTV 21We are excited to announce the return of Community Conversations, our monthly television program, on MLTV21. Community Conversations introduces you to the people from our shared community who are making news and positively impacting the neighborhoods and world around them.
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Villanova Hosts Candidates' Debate for U.S. SenateFrom NBC10: Four of the candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat that Sen. Pat Toomey is leaving debated at Villanova University on Monday, February 21st. Part of the conversation included those who are running but didn’t take part in the debate.
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250 Sweethearts Attend a Valentine's Day Dance at the Inn at Villanova
From Patch.com: Two hundred and fifty parents and children danced and socialized at the 11th annual Sweetheart Valentine's Dance hosted by the Radnor Township Parks and Recreation Department at the Inn at Villanova.
The dance last Friday was a fun-filled evening with dancing, caricatures, crafts, and a photo booth, according to Natalie Chaiko, township recreation assistant.
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From Geckos to Gum: Scientists Explore the Science of Stickiness
From Connecticut Public Radio: Stickiness: we know it when we see it-- or when we feel it under our feet at the movie theater. But what is stickiness, scientifically speaking? How do geckos climb? Why don't post-it notes ruin our books? Listen to Dr. Alyssa Stark, who runs STARK Lab at Villanova, discuss the science of stickiness.
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The 5 Most Effective Super Bowl Ads of 2022
From Forbes: In a Super Bowl advertising year marked by an unprecedented number of A-List celebrities, humorous and light tones, and high tech products (including 4 ads for cryptocurrency and references to NFTs and the metaverse) many brands put their best foot forward.This article by Charles Taylor, the John A. Murphy Professor of Marketing at the Villanova School of Business and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights, explores what the most effective ads of the Super Bowl got right.
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Upcoming Public Events (In-person and Virtual)
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Martin Dunphy Irish Chalice + Laurie Wohl Tapestry Exhibit
Opening - March 9, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9th – Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Villanova Art Gallery, Connelly Center
Irish entrepreneur Martin Dunphy will loan a newly discovered 15th-century silver Irish chalice to Villanova's Art Gallery. The exhibit, aptly called "A Thirst for the Divine," will be paired with an exhibit of a contemporary fiber and cloth artist of Laurie Wohl.
The Irish Independent newspaper reported on the chalice's find in England: The historical piece had been stored by the owners in a cardboard box in a garden outbuilding for years as they had no idea how rare and important it was. We are proud to be the first university or museum to exhibit the chalice. Also in the exhibit is Laurie Wohl's "Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory," described as "stunningly beautiful unweavings,” which intermingle Christian, Jewish and Muslim spiritual writings from the Convivencia in Spain (8th-15th centuries) with contemporary Middle Eastern poetry.
This incredible double exhibit will be opened with talks by Villanova faculty with expertise in medieval art and history.
The Connelly Center is Building #24 on the campus map.
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Villanova's 2022 Cultural Film & Lecture Series
Villanova's Cultural Film and Lecture Series continues this spring with more movies meant to make you smile. Films are screened in the Cinema of the Connelly Center on Villanova’s campus on Sundays at 3:30PM and 7:00PM and Monday evenings at 7:00PM. The speakers, who introduce the film and lead a discussion after the screening, are only present for the Monday evening screenings. Screenings are free and open to the public. Please be advised that masks are recommended, but not required, indoors.
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It's Always Fair Weather
Sunday, March 13th, 3:30PM, 7:00PM
Monday, March 14th, 7:00PM
Connelly Center Cinema
After returning from World War II, three soldiers (Gene Kelly, Dan Dailey, Michael Kidd) share a drink in a New York City bar. Together, they agree to return to the same location in 10 years. When the appointed date arrives, the three men reunite -- only to discover that none of them has achieved his goals. However, when program coordinator Jackie Leighton (Cyd Charisse) catches wind of their meeting, she thinks it would make great television, and arranges to televise the event.
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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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Curtains: A Musical WhodunnitMusic by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS
March 31st - April 10th
The Topper Theatre
From the songwriting wizards behind Cabaret and Chicago comes Curtains, a hit comedy whodunnit dead set on entertainment. It's 1959, and the mysterious death of a theater's leading lady makes everyone a potential suspect. Enter fast-talking detective Frank Cioffi, a stagestruck gumshoe who sniffs out clues while donning tap shoes. With its tuneful score and clever plot, Curtains blends Agatha Christie-like mystery with the spectacular song and dance of golden-age musicals. Celebrate with University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS and the Theatre Department on opening night, Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. or any time before the curtain falls on Sunday, April 10.
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Campus Events Through March 2022
This printable schedule is a comprehensive list of noteworthy events from March through May 2022.
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Final NotesFriends of Villanova
The Friends of Villanova program is currently suspended. This means that there is no community access to the Fitness Center in the Davis Center for Athletics and Fitness and the pool in the Finneran Pavilion as well as other campus recreation facilities. We look forward to the program's return as soon as possible. Updates will be communicated via email and posted on the Villanova University Neighbor Updates Facebook page.
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