"Think 'Nova First"

On October 30, 2007, Villanovans gathered for an inaugural VU/Merrill Lynch event at the World Financial Center in New York City. The event was hosted by Villanova alumnus and student recruiting champion William Donnell '77, Executive Member of the Villanova University Financial Club (VUFC) and First Vice President of Merrill Lynch, with support from the Villanova University Alumni Association. Since his initial involvement in the VUFC, Donnell has shown tremendous dedication to the Villanova community and has impacted the lives of countless Villanova students in their development as professionals.

Over 200 people--out of the 355 Villanovans at Merrill Lynch--attended the reception and dinner, and remarks were made by Father President Peter Donahue, OSA, Dean James Danko, and Gary Olsen, Executive Director of the Villanova University Alumni Association. Attendees discussed ways in which they can support Villanova students seeking Merrill Lynch jobs and analyst internships, as well as careers in the financial services sector overall.

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