Our exciting and informative events are held especially, and specifically, for
our Graduating Seniors! Keep your calendar handy and up-to-date as you will
not want to miss these events. Be sure to check back often as events are
added throughout the semester. This is a chance to learn some things that
could help you along to your next endeavor and even meet new people. Collect a few more life-long friends and make a few more lasting memories
from what will sure to stay one of your most favorite places in
the world -- Villanova!
($) = indicates fee for event. tickets may be purchased at
www.villanovatix.com
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Last Lecture/Senior Toast
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Thursday, April 30: 5:00 pm
Villanova Room, Connelly Center
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The tradition continues!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite professor to deliver the Last
Lecture to the Class of 2009. Nominations will take place until noon on
DATE TBD. Seniors - nominate your favorite professor for this
prestigious honor.
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Senior Mass
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Sunday, May 10: 8:00 pm
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
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Begin Senior Week with a Mass specifically for the
Class of '09.
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Senior Dinner Dance
($)
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Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Atlantic City Convention Center & Hotel
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Register
here!
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Senior Week ($)
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Saturday, May 9 - Friday, May 15
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Senior Week Ticket Sales will be
announced in Spring, 2009.
ALL TICKETS SOLD ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. All Senior
Week tickets (EXCEPT for the Senior Dinner Dance) are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Some events sell out quickly, so don't delay. You can register by
clicking here!
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Senior and Parents Golf Outing ($)
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Friday, May 15
Paxon Hollow Golf Club
Shotgun start
$65/pp
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Cap off Senior Week - Invite
friends and family to play in a fun outing just before graduation.
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Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement
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Saturday, May 16: Mass - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 17: 10:00 am
University Stadium
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Congratulations to the Class of
2009! |
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PAST EVENTS |
2008/2009 |
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Senior Breakfast ($)
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Sun, Sept 14: 8:45 am
Drexelbrook
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Parents' Weekend
Guest Speaker: TBD
Call (610)-519-4210 for details.
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Career
Services
Fall Career Fair
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Date: Tue, Sept 16
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Pavilion
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More than 200 organizations will be represented at the
Fall Career Fair. |
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Senior Project for St. Thomas of Villanova
Day of Service
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Sat, Sept 20
Various times and locations
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Activities throughout the
Philadelphia region as part of the St. Thomas of Villanova Day
celebration.
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VU Seniors Kick Off Picnic |
Thurs, Oct 2: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Sheehan Beach
(Rain Date: Tue, Oct 7) |
Seniors: start off the beginning
of your final year with music, prizes, & a picnic dinner. |
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Alumni Family Picnic @
Homecoming ($) |
Sat, Oct 25: 12:00-3:30 pm
Sheehan Beach |
All Seniors are invited to join
VU alums and their families during Homecoming Weekend. |
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Philadelphia City Food Tour:
Chocolate ($) |
Date: Wed, Nov 5
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Villanova Room, Connelly Center
Tickets: $10 each |
Robert Weinberg, from
City Food Tours, will present a fun & interactive workshop about the
history of chocolate. Seniors will enjoy a gourmet tasting of decadent
hand made chocolate. A don't miss event. Seating is limited - purchase
your ticket at
www.villanovatix.com |
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How to Dine and Act Fine
Etiquette Dinner ($)
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Date: Nov 11: 5:00 pm
Villanova Room, Connelly Center
Tickets: $15 each |
Be prepared for those mealtime
job interviews! Ticket information for this popular event will be
emailed to Seniors and broadcast on the Wildcat Newswire - register
online at
www.villanovatix.com |
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Senior Spirit Day - Villanova
Football ($) |
Sat, Nov 15
1:00 PM Kickoff
Villanova vs. Towson |
Join VU Seniors at Senior Spirit
Day! Pregame & game event (details coming soon) Free Senior T Shirt for
the first 100 Seniors. |
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Senior Receptions With Rev. Peter Donohue, O.S.A. |
Fall & Spring Semester Dates: TBD |
Watch for your invitation to a very special event. Join
University President Rev. Peter Donohue for an evening of conversation &
refreshments. Each Senior will receive an invitation in the mail - be
sure to RSVP - you won't want to miss your chance to attend the
President's Reception for Seniors! |
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Merry Christmas Villanova Week |
December 1 - 6 |
Join the Campus Activities Team for a variety of events to kick off
the holiday season. Sign up for an
email alert when the schedule of events is available. |
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One
Book Special Events |
January: TBA |
Join CAT and One Book for special
events centered around Villanova's One Book selection for 2008-2009, The
Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls. More details coming soon. |
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Conference Series
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Healthy Meals in Minutes
Thursday, January 29
5:30-7:30 p.m. in Radnor/St.Davids
Room
W2401KHMO
Wednesday, February 11
5:30-7:30 p.m. in HSB 200
Pizza and Possession Protection
Tuesday, February 17
5:00-6:00 p.m. in Haverford Rm, CC
Money 101
Wednesday, March 25
4:00-5:00 p.m. in HSB 200
Life After Villanova
Tuesday, April 21
5:30-7:30 p.m. in SAC 300
Wine Tasting- must be 21
Tuesday March 10
5:30-7:30 p.m. in
West Lounge,
Dougherty Hall |
Sign up for one or all of these workshops. Interactive sessions
teach you things you may not learn in the classroom!
Click here for
session descriptions. To register,
click here. |
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101 Days until Graduation ($)
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Thursday, February 5
9:00 pm - midnight
Brownies 23 East
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$5 Cover Charge, with proceeds
going toward the
Senior Class Gift. Special promotions for Seniors ONLY who are
21 & over - be sure to bring your Wildcard & ID and begin the countdown
to graduation. Click here
to register!
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Annual Art Show |
February 21
Time: TBA
Villanova Room Connelly Center |
Campus Activities Team and VU
Seniors invite the Class of 2009 to submit entries.
Details coming early in 2009. |
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Senior Spirit Day ($)
Wildcat Men's Basketball
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Date: February 19
Villanova Pavilion
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Show your Senior spirit at the last
men’s regular season home basketball game vs. Rutgers! Special pre-game
event for Seniors only -
Seniors MUST arrive with their ticket & Wildcard for priority seating at
the game and pre-game event. Tickets are available IN ADVANCE to SENIORS
ONLY with their Wildcard - date & time of ticket sale TBA.
Co-Sponsored with the Villanova University Alumni Association and
Villanova Athletics.
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Novafest ($) |
April 24 & 25 |
Details coming soon. |
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