GRAD CLAS NOTES

I continue to be impressed with the quality of scholarship being produced by graduate students and faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. What makes these accomplishments even more special is knowing that our top Villanova scholars also have a deep passion for teaching. In fact, our faculty are just as excited to see students succeed as they are being recognized for their own accomplishments. I am so proud and inspired to see students and faculty working side-by-side on many significant research projects.

If the quality of work being done in our College is no surprise, then perhaps the recent recognition our faculty have received by scholarly journals and national and international media may be. Here are just a few recent examples:

• Our prolific writer and Theology Professor Massimo Faggioli published an article about liturgical polarization in Commonweal and LaCroix International.
• History Associate Professor Catherine Kerrison's new book Jefferson's Daughters has received glowing reviews from a number of media outlets including The New York Times and USA Today. Dr. Kerrison’s research for her book involved the work of a number of committed graduate students.
• Biology Professor Michael Russell published a paper in PLOS One about sea urchin bioerosion research conducted with graduate and undergraduate students.
• Education Associate Professor Jerusha Conner was quoted in The Christian Science Monitor about teen activists pushing for changes to gun laws.

And that is just scratching the surface. Twitter is a great way to keep up with the most up-to-date research, scholarship and media mentions coming out of the College. Follow us @VUGradStudies.

- Christine Palus, PhD, Dean of Graduate Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Did you know that you have access to a study area reserved exclusively for CLAS Graduate students? Located in the Old Falvey section of the building, Room 306, this quiet space can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week using your Wildcard.

NOVA NETWORK - Villanova's New Social and Professional Networking Platform

Through the Nova Network, you can find Villanovans in your industry and local area, discuss career-related topics and access resources for your professional development. You can sign up within a few minutes, and you can even use your LinkedIn account. Learn more.

Call for Papers: Philadelphia Theatre Research Symposium

The Philadelphia Theatre Research Symposium is seeking abstracts for papers for its 12th Annual gathering of theatre scholars. This year's theme is "Community Outreach and the Arts." PTRS is seeking papers which engage a broad range of topics in theatre and drama studies including, but not limited to: theatre for social change; oral history as performance; documentary and ethnodrama; site-specific and community based devising practices; race, gender and representation in community based theatre practices; and audience engagement. Abstracts of 250 words or less should be submitted along with a brief bio by March 5 to PTRSVillanova@gmail.com.

Abbey Theatre Exchange Program - Accepting Applications until March 15

Intern in Dublin this Summer!

Graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for this three-week study abroad opportunity. The Abbey Theatre is one of the most enduring institutions in literary history and has long occupied an important place in Irish emigrant cultures around the world. In this paid internship, the student will work alongside theatre professionals in the day-to-day operations of Ireland’s national theatre and help run a new program—the Abbey Theatre Summer Studio. Learn more about the program.

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