Education and Counseling Week ... March 26, 2012Villanova’s Department of Education and Counseling would like to invite members of Villanova and the surrounding community to join us for the events of this year’s 2nd annual Education and Counseling Week. Throughout this week we will showcase the work of the Villanova community as well as other experts in the field in order to gain a better understanding of “Empowering Youth” as a means to improve schools and the community.
Monday, March 26th 7:00-9:00 pm Driscoll 134
Empowering Youth panel discussion featuring a student from Campaign for Nonviolent Schools, local school district employees, and community members.
Tuesday, March 27th 7:00- 9:00 pm Bartley 1011
Colloquium with Dr. Mark Greenberg, Director of the Prevention Research Center at Penn State University, Endowed Chair in Prevention Research, Professor of Human Development and Psychology. Dr. Greenberg will discuss how mindfulness empowers youth and community members.
Wednesday, March 28th 11:30-1:00 pm
Research brown bag discussion with Villanova faculty Dr. Chris Schmidt, Dr. Allison Payne, Dr. Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell and Bryn Mawr College faculty Dr. Alice Lesnick.
Thursday, March 29th 4:00 pm St Mary’s Chapel
Induction ceremony for Kappa Delta Pi and Chi Sigma Iota Honors Societies. Reception will follow the ceremony in St. Mary’s Foyer.
The Department of Education & Counseling is looking forward to an exciting and enlightening Education and Counseling Week. We encourage Villanova staff, students, and members of the community to participate in as many of these events as possible.
