UPCOMING EVENTS

McNulty Institute Women's History Month Celebration Calendar of Events

 

EmpowHER Hour: Every Thursday in March | McNulty Institute, Suite 203, Tolentine Hall

Stop by the McNulty Institute each Thursday during March to celebrate and honor Women’s History Month. Activities include making your own bag charm, writing letters to a woman who has influenced you, and creating your own bingo vision board.

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Women's History Month Celebration: Wednesday, 3/18, 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | Riley Elipse "the Oreo."

Join Villanova’s gender equity-focused student organizations to celebrate and uplift women’s contributions to the Villanova community.

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VSB UNITAS Women’s History Month Speaker Series:

• Thursday, March 12, 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. |  PwC room 1011, Bartley Hall: Dr. OiYan Poon – Women Leading from the Margins and Mainstreams for a Better World. Register Now

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Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Highlighting Historically Significant Villanova Women: Thursday, March 19. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. | Room 205, Falvey Library 

Join the Falvey Library to celebrate Women’s History Month with a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon highlighting historically significant Villanova women. Whether you’re a beginner or expert Wikipedian, you can make an impact by increasing the representation of women online. You will be provided with everything you need to start editing entries right away! Snacks will be provided in this drop-in/out style event led by Nancy Foasberg and Margot Accettura. Reminder: Don't forget your laptop! If you have a chance, we recommend creating a Wikipedia account prior to the event. If you’d like, you can sign up at the meetup page on Wikipedia! This event is co-sponsored by the Research & Scholarly Engagement Department and Community Enrichment Committee of Falvey Library.

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St. Rita of Cascia Day of Service: Friday, March 20th – 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Known as the Saint of the Impossible, St. Rita devoted her life to healing conflict and bringing peace to her community. Her story is one of patience, reconciliation, and courage in the face of violence and division. What can we learn from her today? Sign up for a time slot and come take part in the St. Rita of Cascia Day of Service to explore her legacy and reflect on how we, too, can be instruments of peace in our own communities. During your visit, you’ll learn more about St. Rita’s life, engage in a brief conversation on reconciliation, and participate in a service activity focused on addressing violence in Philadelphia. Sign up here

 

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Beyond the Job Description: The Invisible Labor Carried by Women in Academic Leadership | Monday, March 23 - 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. | The Curley Exchange, VSB

 

Join the Center for Faculty Leadership and Success for a panel discussion focusing on the often unseen responsibilities that women leaders carry across academic institutions. 

Panelists Include:

Jennifer Altamuro, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Accounting & Information Systems

Julie Klein, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy

Tia Noelle Pratt, PhD, Special Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Mission Engagement & Strategic Initiatives, Mission and Ministry

Krstin Sample-Lord, PhD, PE, Associate Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Lunch will be provided. Register Today!

 

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Film Screening and Conversation: Period. End of Sentence. |  Wednesday, March 25 – 5:30 P.M. | Room 115, Corr Hall

Join the McNulty Institute and the Office of Belonging and Inclusion for a special screening of Period. End of Sentence, the Oscar-winning 2018 Netflix short documentary. The film tells the powerful story of women in rural India who challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation by learning to manufacture affordable sanitary pads for their communities.

Throughout its journey, the film highlights themes of dignity, education, entrepreneurship, and financial independence, while shedding light on the cultural taboos that continue to shape conversations about menstrual health worldwide.

We invite you to watch this inspiring story with us and engage in a meaningful conversation about gender equity, health, and empowerment.

Approved for ACS Cultural Event Credit

 

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Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership

Legacies of Leadership Annual Event

Friday, April 10, 2026

The McNulty Institute at Villanova University cordially invites you to join alumna Dr. Katina Sawyer ’06 CLAS for a day of engaging conversations centered on workplace well-being and leadership. Dr. Sawyer is an internationally recognized expert in workplace wellness, co-author of Leading for Wellness, co-host of the Leading for Wellness podcast, and co-founder of Workr Beeing. She is also an award-winning researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona.

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Career Conversation with Dr. Katina Sawyer | 12:00 p.m. | Curley Exchange, Bartley Hall

Join us for an intimate conversation focused on career pathways, leadership, and well-being. Complimentary boxed lunches will be provided.  Register here:

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Colloquium: Reimagining the Future of Workplace Well-being | Larson Kelly Auditorium, Driscoll Hall | 3 to 4:00 P.M. 

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Evening Program

Legacies of Leadership: Shaping the Future of Work and Well-being | Larson Kelly Auditorium, Driscoll Hall

Join us for a dynamic panel featuring leaders from across industries as they explore how gender and leadership shape workplace well-being. Panelists will share personal insights and professional perspectives on evolving expectations of leadership, the importance of inclusive cultures, and how today’s decisions inform the next generation of workplaces.

Together, we will consider what it means to lead with intention in a time of change—and how thoughtful leadership fosters healthier, more equitable, and sustainable workplaces for all. Networking cocktail hour begins at 4:30 P.M..

Panelists

• Todd Corley
  Chief People and Impact Officer, Carhartt
• Sarah Lorenzana
  Partner, McKinsey & Company
• Miriam Stewart, MD
  AVP & Chief Well-being Officer; Attending Physician
  Justin Michael Ingerman Center for Palliative Care, CHOP

Facilitated by:
Dr. Katina Sawyer ’06 CLAS
Associate Professor of Management and Organizations
Eller College of Management, University of Arizona

Register