Save the Date: SGA and College Co-sponsor Fall Academic Majors Fair on Oct. 1

The Student Government Association (SGA) and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will co-sponsor an Undergraduate Academic Majors Fair on Friday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Villanova Room of Connelly Center. The purpose of the event is to showcase the College's many academic majors, minors, and concentrations, and help first- and second-year students make informed decisions about their courses of study.

"Students faced with difficult academic choices will have a unique opportunity to see and explore a wide variety of majors, minors, and concentrations in the same place and at the same time," said Trudi Tedjeske, director of academic advising in the College. "An especially valuable component of the Majors Fair will be the presence of students at every table. Undeclared students will have an opportunity to talk with their peers as well as faculty from the College."

Bridget Liberty Halligan, '11, SGA president, explains that the goal of the first-time event is to bring the Enchiridion to life. "This event will allow students to see the many opportunities that our College offers. Our College is full of exciting, dynamic, and purposeful majors with expert professors. It is important that we students are exposed to all options."

John A. Doody, Ph.D., dean of the College, said that he welcomes the partnership with the SGA and hopes to make the event an annual one. "Trying to pick a major or discover your true interests is a life-long process, not something that automatically happens during your sophomore year," Dr. Doody said. "A Majors Fair like this one will help our students on their intellectual journey and on their path of self discovery."