The spring semester is underway on Villanova’s campus—even as winter lingers outside.

This season offers plenty of opportunities to visit campus, whether you’re cheering on the Wildcats, attending a performance, or stopping by for a meal. We invite you to read on for highlights and upcoming events happening on campus this month.

As always, please feel free to reach out to us at neighbors@villanova.edu with any questions.

Oversalting Your Sidewalk or Driveway Harms Local Streams and Potentially Even Your Drinking Water        

The Conversation

"Snow has returned to the Philadelphia region, and along with it the white residues on streets and sidewalks that result from the over-application of deicers such as sodium chloride, or rock salt, as well as more modern salt alternatives... Working with other researchers at Villanova University, I have measured spikes in sodium levels in Philadelphia region tap water during and immediately after snow melts. These spikes can pose a health risk to people on low-sodium diets"... Steven Goldsmith is a professor of environmental science in the Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University.

Havertown's Mike Tollin Screens His New Documentary Profiling Villanova Hero George Raveling        

The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription may be required to view)

Mike Tollin received an ovation for his documentary film about the life of George Raveling after a Wednesday night showing on Villanova's campus... Villanova also honored Raveling during its game against the Hoyas, which the Wildcats won, 66-51. Raveling graduated from Villanova in 1960 and served as an assistant coach under Jack Kraft from 1963 to 1969. He died at age 88 on Sept. 1, 2025. Fans held up newspaper fliers distributed by Nike that read "Thank You, Coach" during the game's first timeout.

The Cultural Film Series is proud to announce a partnership with the Augustine and Culture Seminar Program. This year’s film series explores two themes: representations of the ancient world and portrayals of American identity.

Films are screened in the Cinema of the Connelly Center on Villanova’s campus on Sundays at 3:30PM and 7PM and Monday evenings at 7PM. Visitors may park in the I-1 Garage, located at Lancaster and Ithan Avenues. 

Speakers, who introduce the film and lead a discussion after the screening, are only present for the Monday evening screenings. As always, all screenings are free and open to the public.

Please note that all films are intended for audiences aged 18 or older. 

FEBRUARY 1-2

NOPE

USA, 2022 | 130 minutes

Directed by Jordan Peele

This film, following siblings who discover something sinister in the skies is, “an almost perfect spectacle that dives into our obsessions with spectacles in our real life” (Zach Pope Reviews).

SPEAKER: Hezekiah Lewis

FEBRUARY 15-16

LINCOLN

USA, 2012 | 150 minutes

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Daniel Day-Lewis brings gravitas to a critical moment in U.S. history which Moira MacDonald of the Seattle Times described as “history coming to life, before our eyes.”

SPEAKER: Colleen Mitchell

In Tom Stoppard's masterpiece, time dances between 1809 and the present at the elegant Coverly estate. In one era, precocious thirteen-year-old Lady Thomasina and her tutor explore revolutionary ideas in mathematics, physics, and romance while the gardens transform from classical to Gothic. Two centuries later, competing scholars piece together a mysterious scandal involving Lord Byron from fragments of the past, unwittingly mirroring the intellectual and romantic pursuits of their predecessors.

Directed by Valerie Joyce, Arcadia opens at Villanova's Court Theatre, in the John & Joan Mullen Center for the Perforning Arts, on February 12 and runs through February 22.

Please visit Villanova Theatre for more information, including special events. 

Purchase tickets in advance via the Mullen Center Box Office. 

On Sunday, February 22, join us for an evening of classical choral repertoire with Villanova Chorale, Villanova University's dynamic and welcoming vocal ensemble. Villanova Choral is open to all members of the Villanova community—undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff.

Rooted in a love of expressive, collaborative music-making, the Chorale performs a wide range of repertoire throughout the academic year, from classical masterworks to iconic Broadway selections.

Tickets for Villanova Chorale's performance are on sale now via the Mullen Center Box Office. 

The show begins at 6PM in the Topper Theatre at the Mullen Center. We hope to see you there! 

Join us when Men’s Basketball is at home in the newly opened Finneran Lounge at The Refectory. Located just steps from Finneran Pavilion, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a bite to eat and a cocktail before or after tip-off.

For menus, reservations, and additional information, please visit The Refectory.

We are excited to share Villanova’s recently launched Cabrini Campus website, which offers an overview of the campus and key project updates. This page will serve as the central source for information as the University prepares to open the campus next year.

Please note that while you may observe activity on campus, the campus remains closed. We ask that our neighbors refrain from walking or driving through campus as work continues. We look forward to welcoming you to Cabrini in the near future.

Campus updates and information on upcoming Neighbors meetings will be shared here in our newsletter and on our Facebook page.

Please reach out to Hally Ammons, Assistant Director for Government & Community Relations, at 610-519-7455 or hally.ammons@villanova.edu, with questions.

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. 

If you are interested in joining the Friends of Villanova program, please apply online.  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. 

Questions? Please contact neighbors@villanova.edu. 

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