GRAD CLAS NOTES

Welcome to the Spring 2019 semester! Whether you are beginning your Villanova journey or moving closer to graduation this May, I hope that this semester brings new opportunities for academic and personal growth.

Villanova has many resources to support your career goals. As a graduate student, and then as an alumnus or alumnae, you have access to the university’s wide range of resources, facilities and organizations. Here are two that I want to highlight:

• The Villanova University Career Center can guide your search for internships and jobs, help your write a great cover letter and resume/CV, and help you with interview preparations.
  

• For assistance with applying for research support and fellowships, visit the Center for Research and Fellowships. Villanova has a very strong record in competitions for national scholarships and fellowships, and graduate students are often among the most competitive for many of these awards.

Wishing you peace and blessings in the New Year!

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

If you plan to graduate in May 2019, you must apply by January 31. Please visit the Commencement Information page to review the graduation application requirements and procedures.

VU Women in Tech Conference - January 26

On Saturday, January 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the The Inn at Villanova, the University will host a day devoted to inspiring women to successfully leverage their technology talents and personal strengths. The conference includes 15 speakers and 10 different breakout sessions to choose from. For questions, contact vuwomenintech@villanova.edu. Learn more and register.

English as a Second Language Program - Begins January 30
For graduate students looking to increase English language fluency, Villanova's College of Professional Studies offers a high-quality 12-week ESL program in the spring semester. This program is ideal for international students seeking to improve their academic writing and to prepare for jobs in which English will be the language of communication. Learn more.

Virtual Networking Event for Experienced Hires - January 31

Network online with several employers interested in hiring graduate students! Join this Villanova Career Center event on Thursday, January 31 between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Employers include EY, Jet.com, the City of Philadelphia and Harris Corp. Students will have a chance to chat one-on-one with representatives from these employers. Lean more and register.

Op-Ed Writing 101 Workshop with Jonathan Zimmerman - January 31

The Lepage Center welcomes Jonathan Zimmerman, PhD, historian, author and writer of hundreds of opinion pieces and popular articles, for a workshop on how academics can use op-eds to communicate scholarly research on Thursday, January 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in St. Augustine Center Room 300. Dr. Zimmerman is professor of history of education at the University of Pennsylvania and a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Washington Post, the New York Review of Books and other popular newspapers and magazines. Have an op-ed for Dr. Zimmerman to review? Please send them to lepage@villanova.edu by January 24. Learn more and register.

Publish Your Work in CONCEPT - Submissions Due February 1

CONCEPT is the interdisciplinary journal of CLAS Graduate Studies at Villanova University. The journal is now accepting article submissions through February 1. In addition, students are encouraged to apply to be editors and peer-reviewers. Visit the CONCEPT website to learn more.

Spring Career Fairs - February 5 & 6

The Spring 2019 Career Fairs are a two-day series of three industry-focused fairs in the Connelly Center's Villanova Room. The event is open to all Villanova students and alumni. These events typically draw more than 150 employers interested in hiring Villanovans for full-time, internship and externship opportunities. Many employers are looking for experienced hires (i.e. grad students!). Learn more and register.

• Communication, Marketing & Media Fair: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  
• Finance, Accounting & Consulting Fair: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  
• Engineering, Science, Technology & Big Data Fair: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  
  

Villanova Theatre is proud to present Youth, a new play by Villanova assistant professor James Ijames, a Barrymore, Whiting and Terrence McNally Award-winning playwright. In this extraordinary new play, a community is disrupted when a mysterious young man joins a church youth group. Youth pastor Dave and his flock of young congregants must grapple with the meaning behind these remarkable events, even as they wrestle with their own issues of identity, sexuality and faith. The play is directed by Villanova associate professor Edward Sobel and features a cast of Villanova graduate theatre students. Villanova students can receive discounted tickets with valid university ID, and the second Tuesday of each run is free for Villanova students. Get tickets now.

Internship in Intercultural Affairs: Spring Semester 2019

The Office of Intercultural Affairs in the Division of Student Life at Villanova is seeking candidates for an internship/practicum for the Spring 2019 semester. Academic credit can be sought from the student’s academic department, however, financial support is not available at this time. The successful graduate student candidate will be: enrolled in a graduate program at Villanova; available to work 10 to 15 hours/week; and interested in working with a) undergraduate students, b) programming related to diversity and inclusion, and c) professional staff in providing education and training to various student populations. For more information, please contact Dr. Eloise Berry, Director of Intercultural Affairs.

Gender and Women's Studies Student Research Conference - April 5

Papers Accepted until February 8

This conference sponsored by the Gender and Women’s Studies program celebrates gender-focused work produced by students from across the university. Graduate and undergraduate students present their work on panels or through performance. The afternoon culminates with a keynote address by a nationally recognized scholar or performer. Students are encouraged to submit papers for the conference by February 8. You could win a cash award for your work! Visit the conference site for more details.

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