Dear Neighbors and Friends,
March is shaping up to be an exciting month at Villanova! Recording-breaking scorer Maddy Siegrist and the Villanova Women's Basketball Team have advanced to Round 2 of the NCAA tournament and the entire Villanova community is cheering for the Wildcats. For more information on this special team and their historic season, visit villanova.com.
Now that spring has officially arrived, we look forward to seeing our neighbors on campus. Read on for information about upcoming events, performances, and more.
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Inside the Billion-Dollar Effort to Clean Up the World’s Most Romantic River Time Magazine
Yet 40 years past that deadline, the plan is far from complete, with some blaming outdated monitoring equipment and lax standards. There is a reason that it’s taken so long: most of the world’s largest cities were built long before modern sanitation networks were knit into urban planning. “You cannot put in a whole new sanitation system. It’s ridiculously expensive,” says Robert Traver, a leading urban-river specialist and engineering professor at Villanova University.
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Navalny Will Miss the Oscars Red Carpet, but His Courage is on Display
The Washington Post (subscription may be required to view)
On Sunday, as Hollywood’s elite pose for photographers on their way into the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, the star of one film will be conspicuously absent: Alexei Navalny, who will spend the evening not on the red carpet but in Penal Colony 2, just east of Moscow... Lynne Hartnett is associate professor of Russian history at Villanova University and the author of "Understanding Russia: A Cultural History".
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After 10 Years as Pope, Francis Continues to Reshape the Catholic Church
NPR
In that same square on March 13, 2013, the new pope introduced himself as coming from the "end of the world." Born in Argentina, Jorge Bergoglio became the first non-European pontiff in more than a millennium. Since that day, says Massimo Faggioli, professor of theology at Villanova University, Francis has made clear the old world no longer calls the shots on what's Catholic and what's not.
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Neighbors Meeting - March 30th, 7:30PM
Neighbors are invited to learn more about the planned project to construct a new, on-campus library at a neighbors meeting hosted by members of Villanova staff. Staff will present a brief presentation on the planned library project. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
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2023 Literary Festival - March 16th, 30th and April 18th
Falvery Library
From the College of Arts and Sciences: A highly anticipated annual tradition, the Villanova Literary Festival takes place each spring. The festival hosts major poets and fiction writers on campus to give readings and meet with students.
Visiting fiction writers have included Jonathan Franzen, Michael Cunningham, Colson Whitehead, Chang-Rae Lee, Junot Diaz, Lydia Davis, and Diana Abu-Jaber. Poets have included Marilyn Chin, Robert Creeley, Mark Doty, and Harryette Mullen.
Sponsored by the English Department, this event reflects our commitment to celebrating and cultivating the ongoing role of literature in American life.
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Coffee with the Curator - April 20th, 10:00AM
The Art Gallery at Villanova University, 2nd Floor, Connelly Center
Please join us for a unique opportunity to hear from Jennie Castillo, curator for Villanova's Art Gallery. During this talk, you will learn more about the Art Gallery and the rich tradition of the arts at Villanova. Enjoy art on view in the gallery and hear about upcoming exhibits.
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The Italian Heritage of American Popular Music, presented by Peter Spina
Please join us on Wednesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at Villanova University's Falvey Library for the 2022-2023 Alfred F. Mannella and Rose T. Lauria-Mannella Endowed Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture presented by Peter Spina. Spina’s talk is titled, “The Italian Heritage of American Popular Music.” The talk will be held in the Library's Speakers' Corner on the first floor.
The rich musical heritage that Italian immigrants brought with them at the turn of the last century has had a major impact on shaping United States culture. From the birth of the nation’s commercial music industry in the early 1900’s through its evolution into American post-World War II pop, Italians had an outsized role and impact. Join us as Mr. Spina delves into how this occurred and discusses some of the key artists that led the way, particularly those from the Philadelphia Italian-American community.
About the Alfred F. Mannella and Rose T. Lauria-Mannella Endowed Distinguished Speakers Series:
The generosity of Villanova University alumnus Alfred S. Mannella has made it possible for Falvey Library to sponsor a series of annual events, focusing on scholarship about Italian American history, culture, and the immigrant experience. The endowed lecture series is named for his parents, Alfred F. and Rose T. Lauria-Mannella. The talks in the Speakers series are held in the Library at the heart of Villanova University's campus. They are open to the wider community and, as always, are free to everyone, including the public.
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Mother's Day Brunch at The Inn at Villanova - May 14th
Two seatings are offered on Sunday, May 14th, from 10:00AM until noon and 1 –3:00PM
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Spring semester hours for the Fitness Center at the Davis Center and the Pavilon Pool can be found below:
Fitness Center Hours
Monday -Thursday: 7-11AM and 8PM – 12AM
Friday: 7-11AM
Saturday: 10AM – 6PM
Sunday: 10AM – 12AM
*There will be no access restrictions during summer breaks, holiday schedules, or finals weeks.*
Pavilion Pool Hours
Monday and Friday: 9AM - 1PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 12:45PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 8AM - 1PM
*Please note that there will be no Rec Swim on the following dates, and that these dates may be updated throughout the semester:*
3/6/23 - 3/10/23 (Spring Break)
4/6/23 - 4/10/23 (Easter Break)
Membership
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, access University facilities such as the Fitness Center at the Davis Center and the Pavilion Pool, on a limited recreational basis.
If you are interested in joining the program, please visit villanova.edu/fovmembership to submit an 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.
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Performing Arts The Mullen Center
Visit the Mullen Center this spring for a full calendar of events and performances. Tickets, performance schedules and more can be found at The Mullen Center.
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Dining at Villanova: The Refectory
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The Refectory is a refined yet casual restaurant, bar, and private events space located in Villanova, bringing top of class dining experiences to Philadelphia’s Main Line and surrounding suburbs. Our wide-ranging menus reflect upscale, classic, American cuisine under the direction of Chef Biff Gottehrer.
Our restaurant and team have been featured throughout the nation and region, including: Food & Wine, Philadelphia Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Style, Main Line Today, Fox 29, 6abc’s FYI Philly, The Philadelphia Business Journal, and Michael Klein’s Newsletter. We are excited to warmly welcome you!
Parking for The Refectory is available in the I-1 Garage. For reservations, menus and more, visit refectorynova.com.
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