Dear Neighbors and Friends, Happy New Year! As the spring 2022 semester begins, familiar challenges return as we continue to navigate the pandemic while maintaining an optimistic eye toward the future. Villanova has welcomed its campus community back to school, with the community's health and safety as its top priority. From mandatory arrival testing and boosters, to continuing masking requirements and capacity for isolating students who test postive, Villanova is equipped to maintain an in-person learning and working environment as safely as possible. Read more about how Villanova is addressing the health and safety needs of the community at Villanova's COVID-19 infomation hub.
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CEER Expansion To Begin January 2022
The first phase of the expansion of the College of Engineering Education and Research (CEER) is slated to begin later this month. The expansion will more than double the current size of the building and usher in a new era for the entire Villanova Engineering community. This presentation, shared at a recent neighbors meeting by Bob Morro, Vice President for Facilities Management, and Chris Kovolski, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations and Community Affairs, provides detailed information on the timeline and scope of the project which scheduled to be completed in time for the Fall 2024 semester. Project information can also be found at the CEER Expansion Project homepage. Please reach out to neighbors@villanova.edu with any questions.
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24th Annual Villanova University Literary Festival Features Pulitzer Prize Winner Jericho Brown
From the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: For the 24th consecutive year, the Villanova University Literary Festival is bringing prize-winning poets, novelists and playwrights to campus. This year, the college will welcome accomplished authors from Ireland, the Virgin Islands, and the United States. The semester-long event begins January 27th with Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award winner Jericho Brown.
The Literary Festival is sponsored by the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Every year, prominent writers present lectures and readings to the Villanova community, followed by a reception and book signing. All events start at 7PM and are free and open to the public.
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Villanova University Announces the Election of Five New Members to its Board of Trustees
From the Villanova Media Room: Villanova University recently announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Trustees. Christopher J. Maguire ’89 CLAS, Founder and President of 1251 Capital Group; Alfonso Martinez-Fonts Jr. ’71 CLAS, retired Executive Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; Robert F. Moran ’72 VSB, Chief Executive Officer of UNATION, Inc.; Diane P. Rowen ’86 CLAS, a philanthropist and active supporter of Catholic education; and Siran H. Sahakian, Vice President of The Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation, joined the 36-member Board effective Jan. 1.
“Once again, we have an impressive group of alumni and parents joining the Villanova University Board of Trustees,” said the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Villanova University President. “I look forward to working with Chris, Al, Bob, Diane and Siran during their tenure as trustees to ensure that Villanova continues to deliver on our Augustinian Catholic mission, while always looking toward the future and what is best for the Villanova community.”
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Dean Mark Alexander Chosen as President-Elect of Association of American Law Schools
From the Charles Widger School of Law: "Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, was recently elected as the President-Elect of The Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
As President-Elect, he will succeed Erwin Chermerinsky, Dean of University of California, Berkeley School of Law, as President next year. Dean Alexander joins Kevin Washburn, Dean of University of Iowa College of Law and Eloisa Rodriguez-Dod, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Florida International University College of Law on the Executive Committee."
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Villanova in the News
Dr. King Spoke Truth at Villanova Nearly 57 Years Ago
Supreme Court strikes down Biden vaccine mandate, but ruling has limits
From KYW NewsRadio: Philadelphia area labor experts said the Supreme Court’s ruling won’t have an impact on private employers who are requiring the vaccine, or on the vaccine mandate for all city employees. “This is only about the federal government issuing this mandate," said Villanova Law Professor Ann Juliano.
Supply chain issues continue across Delaware Valley
From 6ABC: "Everyone is fighting for the capital. Everyone's fighting for the human capital, for the space for the truck, space at the port, space for the raw materials. So, we are going to see a couple of months most likely until this whole thing shakes out," said Kathleen Iococca, an associate professor at the Villanova University School of Business.
Tornadoes at Night and in the Southeast Are Especially Deadly
From Scientific American: "Nighttime tornadoes can be particularly deadly—and not just because more people are likely to be asleep. To break down the reasons—and explain why the Southeast is particularly prone to nocturnal storms—Scientific American spoke with Stephen Strader, an atmospheric scientist and hazards geographer at Villanova University, where he studies how the risks of tornadoes and other severe weather overlap with social vulnerability."
California guns and Texas abortion: how the states are testing the federal courts
From KYW NewsRadio: "The controversial abortion law out of Texas survived a Supreme Court challenge, and now California announced its intentions to use the framework of that law to target illegal guns. So was this inevitable? What kind of judicial Pandora's box have we opened? And what happens next? Dr. Michael Moreland, Professor of Law at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law is on the podcast to explain what the states are trying and how the strategy will test the federal courts."
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| Upcoming Events On Campus (Virtual and In-Person)
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Celebrate Will D. Cat's Birthday with Villanova Women's Basketball
Sunday, January 30th - 1:00PM
Finneran Pavilion
Calling all Young Wildcat Fans! On Sunday, January 30th at 1:00PM, join Villanova Cheer & Dance in celebrating Will D. Cat's birthday before the game against Xavier! Get your game tickets at villanova.com and RSVP for the party at athleticsmarketing@villanova.edu.
Please be advised that masks are required inside Finneran Pavilion regardless of vaccination status.
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Villanova's 2022 Cultural Film & Lecture Series
2022 begins with a new schedule of screenings and discussion from Villanova's Cultural Film and Lecture Series. 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 note that masks are required in the Connelly Center regardless of vaccination status.
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LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
Sunday, January 30th - 3:30PM & 7:00PM
Monday, January 31st - 7:00PM
Connelly Center Cinema
The Cultural Film and Lecture Series begins its 2022 season with a screening of the 1997 Academy award winning film, Life is Beautiful. In this inspiring dramatic comedy, Guido, played by Roberto Benigni - a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colorful imagination and an irresistible sense of humor -- has won the heart of the woman he loves and created a beautiful life for his young family. But then, that life is threatened by World War II and Guido must rely on those very same strengths to save his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate.
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BLACK PANTHER
Sunday, February 6th - 3:30PM & 7:00PM
Monday, February 7th - 7:00PM
Connelly Center Cinema
The fun continues in the Cinema with screenings of 2018's revolutionary super hero movie, "Black Panther". Featuring breakthrough performances by Chadwick Boseman and Micheal B. Jordan, "Black Panther" is a thrilling and exceptional addition to the Marvel cinematic universe. T'Challa, played by Boseman, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past
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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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THE REVOLUTIONISTS
By Lauren Gunderson, presented by Villanova Theatre
February 10th-20th
The Court Theatre
In the shadow of an overworked guillotine, four fierce women collide and collude in Paris during the Reign of Terror: fugitive queen Marie Antoinette, idealist assassin Charlotte Corday, Caribbean spy Marianne Angelle, and beleaguered playwright Olympe de Gouges (who just wants to make the plot work out). Lauren Gunderson's breakneck comedy of ideas is a fiercely funny fever dream as well as a timely rumination on the role of violence in the quest for change, a "sassy, hold-on-to-your-seats theatrical adventure" (Cincinnati Enquirer).
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Campus Events Through March 2022
This printable schedule is a comprehensive list of noteworthy events from January through March 2022.
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Final NotesFriends of Villanova
As the Spring 2022 semester begins, the Friends of Villanova program will remain 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.
Additional Information
Coming to campus? Know where to go using our Campus Map.
** Please note that masks are required to be worn indoors on campus (except while eating or drinking) regardless of vaccination status.**
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