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Recent emails to English majors
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11/13: Villanovans in DC Program
From: Evan Radcliffe
Sent:
Monday, October 26, 2009
Subject: FW: 11/13: Villanovans in DC program
English majors—
See the email below from Jenn Mullen (the Career Services person who works with
English majors) about a Career Services event in which students travel to
Washington, DC.
--Evan Radcliffe
From: Jennifer Mullen
Subject: 11/13: Villanovans in DC program
Hello again!
I just wanted to make you aware of another career exploration opportunity
for your students through Career Services. On November 13th, Career Services
will be traveling to Washington, DC for the day! During our time in
Washington, students will have the opportunity to tour the Capitol, and get
advice from experts in areas including Capitol Hill, lobbying, and
non-profits. Our visit will end with an opportunity to meet and network with
Villanova University alumni who live and work in DC.
STUDENTS MUST PRE REGISTER to attend this event and space is limited! Please
pass this information along and encourage your students to register sooner
rather than later at:
http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/careers/events/registration_washington.htm.
There will be a separate registration page for DC area alum who are
interested in attending the Networking portion of the program. If you have
any connections to alum in the DC area, please let me know and I will pass
along the link to you as soon as it is up and running.
In the meantime, please let me know if you have any additional questions!
Thank you again!
Jenn
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Notes about registration
From: Evan Radcliffe
Sent:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Subject: Notes on courses and registration
English majors--
As the time to register
approaches, I wanted to let you know about some things and remind you of others.
1) You can find the descriptions for English courses here:
http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/assets/documents/english/current_courses.pdf.
On the first page is also a listing of which courses fill which English area
requirements. That listing also appears on our Current Courses webpage:
http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/english/courses/. On that webpage, you can
also see a chart of courses in relation to diversity requirements and
concentrations such as Irish Studies and Gender & Women’s Studies. The chart
also includes links to individual course descriptions.
Many course descriptions are also already accessible via the Syllabus Available
link in the Master Schedule on Novasis. You can simply click on that link.
2) Be aware that you are supposed to take English 2250, Ways of Reading, before
your senior year: it is the course that fulfills the college's Junior Research
Requirement.
3) English 2101, The British Literary Tradition I, is not a required course for
English majors, but we recommend that you take it, and take it early, since it
will introduce you to writers, texts, and issues that are crucial to most
subsequent courses.
4) As you may know, we have put together “A Guide to Advising for English
Majors,” which you can read here:
http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/english/advisors/guide.htm. It includes a
wealth of information.
5) Finally, I hope you’ve checked in with your advisor or have set up an
appointment. If you haven’t, you run the risk of missing your registration time
because you don’t have your PIN (normally we don’t give out PIN numbers to
students who haven’t talked to an advisor) or of ending up with courses that
aren’t the right ones for you.
Your advisor can best help you if you have prepared ahead of time. Before you
see your advisor, remind yourself about your requirements, review the
requirements you have already taken care of, and think about what courses you
want to take next semester; you’re the one who finally is responsible for
choosing the right courses for you. (English requirements are described on this
page:
http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/english/undergrad/major/. You can also find
a course planning chart here:
http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/english/undergrad/major/chart.htm.) And
since you probably have the choice of taking some electives, think about things
like what excites you and what you wish you knew more about. Don’t be afraid to
explore.
--Evan Radcliffe
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Department Reception
From: Michael Berthold
Sent:
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Subject: English department reception
Dear English Major,
The English department would like to invite you to a pre-registration reception
on Friday, October 23, at 1:00 in the Falvey first-floor lounge. Even if you
have a 12:30 class, please come to the reception after it. Join us for lunch,
information about Spring 2010 courses and the English department in general, and the opportunity
to socialize with your professors and other English majors.
We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Prof. Michael Berthold
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Meeting: info on applying to grad school
From: Evan Radcliffe
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Subject: Meeting: info on applying to grad school
For those English majors who are interested in applying to graduate school:
Senior English majors applying to graduate school this fall are invited to an
information session on the application process: Friday, September 18, at 1:30
p.m. in SAC 410.
This session will include advice on such topics as:
- narrowing your application to select programs
- ensuring a strong application:
- personal statement
- letters of recommendation
- writing sample
- financing
- whatever other questions you may have
When? Friday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. (sandwiches will be served)
Where? SAC 410
RSVP: To help us order the right amount of food, please e-mail
Dr. Cervone by noon on Friday, September 11, if you think you will attend.
There will be a session in the spring for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen
who are considering graduate study. This session is intended for those whose
application process is already underway.
--Evan Radcliffe
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Villanova Writers Club
From: Evan Radcliffe
Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Subject: Villanova Writers Club
English majors—
Interested in sharing and showcasing your writing in person and online? Then
come to the Villanova Writers Club meeting on Monday, September 14, at 6:00 pm,
in White Hall, room 218. Join and post your writing to our site:
http://collegecreate.mixxt.com/.
If you’re interested but can’t make the meeting, feel free to email Prof.
Karyn Hollis.
--Evan Radcliffe
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Student Advisory Committee meeting
From: Michael Berthold
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Subject: English Department Student Advisory Committee
Dear English Major,
I would like to invite you to join the English department’s Student Advisory
Committee. Students on the committee serve as consultants for the English
department (for example, offering ideas on improving the major) and as advisors
for younger majors and prospective majors.
We have found the Committee to be an invaluable departmental resource and would
welcome your contribution to it. Our first meeting this year will be on Friday,
September 11, at 12:30 in the English department conference room (SAC 4th floor).
Refreshments will be served!
If you're interested in joining the Committee but unable to attend the first
meeting, please let me know.
Please e-mail me if you have any questions about the Committee, and I hope to
see you at the meeting.
Sincerely,
Prof. Michael Berthold
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Grad school information session
From: Cristina Maria
Cervone
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008
Subject: Grad school information session
Dear English majors,
Have you thought about applying to graduate school?
If you are curious about graduate programs in literature, mark your calendar for
next week’s informational session. Whether your application is a month or three
years away, this session will address many questions you may have. Majors at any
stage are welcome—the sooner you begin to plan, the better you will be able to
focus your efforts for a strong application.
This session will include advice on such topics as:
• Is grad school right for you?
• What kinds of careers do M.A. and Ph.D. programs prepare you for?
• What financial, personal, and professional considerations should you take into
account when applying?
• How much do you need to know in advance about what you want to study?
• How will you decide where to apply? What sorts of information should you be
seeking about programs you’re interested in?
• What materials will you need for your applications? For juniors, in
particular: what steps can you take now to ensure that you’ll be best prepared
when it’s time to apply?
When? Friday, October 31 (spooky!), at 12:30 (sandwiches will be served)
Where? SAC 410
RSVP: I’ll need a (rough) headcount for the refreshments, so please e-mail me at cristina.cervone@villanova.edu by noon on Friday, Oct. 24 (this Friday) if you
think you’re likely to attend. Encourage your friends to come!
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