Stop by the Parents Weekend Information Center in the Presidents' Lounge for information on Philadelphia and Main Line area restaurants, attractions, and entertainment.

President's Welcome Address

Parents are invited to join University President Reverend Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. for his remarks on the current state of Villanova University. A continental breakfast will be available free of charge!

The ceremony will feature distinguished faculty members distributing class rings to the members of the Class of 2011. Reservations for the event must be made by September 14, 2009, you can register online at www.villanovatix.com. Please call the Campus Activities Team at (610) 519-4211 for more information.

10th Annual Ethics Symposium

Undergraduates whose papers have passed a faculty review process will have the opportunity to share their ideas with their peers and their families. There will be awards given to the top two papers in the group. All are welcome to attend!  Continental breakfast will be provided before the event. The symposium is sponsored by the Ethics Program of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Professional Development Program

Join Nancy Allen, Director of Advising and Professional Development for the College of Arts and Sciences, as she discusses the College’s Professional Development Program. Learn how faculty advisors engage students in discussions about the value of a Liberal Arts and Sciences education. She will discuss how alumni meet with students to discuss how Villanova shaped them both professionally and personally. Advisors support students as they make decisions about academic majors as well as extracurricular activities such as internships and study abroad.

Study Abroad Information Session

Learn from Villanova students about their experiences in semester abroad programs and find out how your son or daughter child can take advantage of these exciting opportunities.

Augustinian Spirituality

The influence of the fifth century North African Bishop, Augustine of Hippo, continues to be made present in Villanova's twenty-first century community.  Join Joseph Farrell, O.S.A, S.T.D., as he discusses how the Friars of the Order of St. Augustine (the Augustinians) collaborate with all participants of the Villanova community in creating and insuring how our Catholic and Augustinian center of learning is energized by Augustinian Spirituality.

Summer Business Institute Information Session

What Liberal Arts & Science, Engineering or Nursing parents wouldn’t want their son’s or daughter’s resume to rise to the top of the heap? No matter what your child’s goal is, learn how a summer program will give them the basic core business fundamentals needed in today’s competitive entry level job market.

Bus Trip to Philly

The Campus Activities Team (CAT) is sponsoring bus transportation to Philadelphia for students and their families to enjoy College Day on the Parkway. In addition to offering college students free admission (with valid college ID) to 11 participating cultural institutions, this day-long festival of culture on the Parkway will include free concerts and other activities. Buses will leave Villanova at 11:00am and 1:00pm and return to campus at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Bus transportation will be $5 for Villanova students and $10 per family member, please go to www.villanovatix.com to register. Tickets may also be purchased in 108 Dougherty, please call 610-519-4211 if you have any questions. 

Learn about the many resources on campus that can help your child with this decision and how you can lend a supportive and constructive ear when they are making their decisions. 

If attending a prestigious graduate school or securing a challenging job are your child's objectives after graduation from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, then join representatives of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Internship Office, as well as previous student interns, to learn about the tremendous opportunities available to students. This session will be interesting to Liberal Arts & Science parents of all classes.

One Book Villanova Discussion
Rooftops of Tehran

Join us for a discussion of Rooftops of Tehran, the 2009-2010 One Book Villanova selection. The One Book Villanova program is designed to have a campus-wide program to engage all members of the university community – including parents, students, faculty, alumni - in reading and discussion of an important contemporary book. This session has provided some great discussion in the last several years, so plan on joining us!

On June 29, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI published his third encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth). This latest document offers an ethical analysis of the global economic crisis and presents a moral framework on how to move forward as one human family. In it, the Pope challenges each of us to place charity and truth, justice and the common good at the heart of our economic choices and everyday lives. The Office for Mission and Ministry will host a panel of Villanova faculty, who will offer their perspectives and assessments of the encyclical and lead discussion among those assembled.

What does the Villanova School of Business, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG have in common? Among other things, the global Big Four and our business school are proud sponsors of the inaugural Freshman Case Competition. Throughout last year, the VSB freshman class (that is, this year’s sophomores) learned all the basics of the business world and had an opportunity to study a business case. Groups were formed, entered into the competition, and advised by the Big Four associates, producing impressive reports. This Parents Weekend event is the culmination of the competition. Four finalist teams will present their work in front of parents, fellow students, and judges. The panel of judges is composed of Partners of the Big Four firms and VSB professors. For more information, please contact Dr. Q Chung (q.chung@villanova.edu, 610-519-7858) of the Department of Accountancy and Information Systems.

Off-Campus Housing Information Session

Staff members from Student Life will be on hand to discuss the process of moving off-campus and to answer any questions you may have.

Catholic Relief Services and Rwanda
Stories of Faith, Hope, and Reconciliation

Last summer several faculty members traveled to Rwanda with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to experience first-hand the work which CRS is doing to help build peace and promote justice in Africa. Come and hear participants as they share their stories, photographs and the lessons learned from this amazing journey!

Free for all students and family members!

(Schedule Information)

Students will be admitted free by presenting their Wildcard ID at the gates. Parents and all other visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online at the Athletic Department Website. Advanced tickets can be mailed or picked up at Will Call on game day. Please call the Athletics Ticket Office at 610-519-4100 if you have any questions.

An everyday park bench encounter turns into a date with destiny in this gripping drama that introduced playwright Edward Albee to the world.  When Jerry, a “downtown” bohemian seeker comes upon Peter, an “uptown” publishing executive, in Central Park, the two find themselves inextricably linked, as Jerry penetrates Peter’s complacency and each man’s life is forever altered. Tickets may be purchased over the telephone with a VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit card by calling 610-519-7474.

Experience a typical weekend night at Villanova!  The LateNight at Villanova program offers entertainment for students every Friday and Saturday night in the Connelly Center. We’ve decided to tailor this night’s entertainment to the whole family!  Free admission includes entertainment, soft drinks and desserts! The Villanova Room will feature student entertainment - including a capella singing groups and performances by other student organizations. A full schedule of the entertainment program will be posted by late August.

The Augustinian Volunteers provides post-graduate opportunities for young men and women who wish to serve God’s people in partnership with the Augustinians and others. The work of the volunteers is with established educational, social, and health service programs and varies according to the needs of the sponsoring site and the individual volunteer. The Augustinian Volunteers currently serve in the following locations: San Diego, California; Lawrence, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Bronx, New York; Chulucanas, Peru and Durban, South Africa. Bid on great prizes such as guaranteed housing, one-of-a-kind experiences, student season basketball ticket packages and much more! All proceeds will benefit the Augustinian Volunteers program! Prize tables and bidding will be open all day and will close at 9:30pm.

Free for all students and family members!