Welcome to December 2011 E-news

Dear Friend of the College, With finals nearly upon us, we all face a few very busy weeks ahead, preparing for exams, completing projects, and looking forward to the holiday season and an extended break. I welcome you to the December 2011 e-newsletter for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Inside A&S. In this issue, you'll read about the upcoming third annual Lore Kephart '86 Distinguished Historians Lecture and get a sneak peek into some of the events and activities that highlight the spring 2012 semester. Mark your calendars now! Learn more here.

Save the Date: General Anthony C. Zinni (Ret.), ’65 BS, MS, MBA, U.S. Marine Corps, Visits Villanova

General Zinni is a retired four-star Marine Corps general and former Commander in Chief of U.S. Central Command. His distinguished military career has taken him to more than 70 countries with numerous command assignments. General Zinni joined the Marine Corps' Platoon Leader Class program in 1961 and was commissioned an infantry second lieutenant in 1965 upon graduation from Villanova University. General Zinni has coordinated emergency security and disaster relief operations and other humanitarian aid around the globe in such places as the Philippines, Turkey, Iraq, and Somalia. Since his retirement in 2000, General Zinni has continued to serve his country in a variety of diplomatic positions including special envoy to the Middle East. Be sure to attend these on-campus events featuring Gen. Zinni. College of Nursing Lecture: The Global Humanitarian Missions of the U.S. Military Factors Shaping the Middle East Over the Next Decade

Mendel Medal Dinner 2011

Mendel Medal Dinner 2011, a set on Flickr.

Images from the recent Mendel Medal Dinner featuring Joseph M. DeSimone, Ph.D. You can read more here: http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/about/awards/mendelmedal/recipient.html

November 2011 E-news From the College

Dear Friend of the College,

The trees on campus, once lush with leaves, all of a sudden appear bare as we gear up for winter and the homestretch of the fall 2011 semester. During this term, I have learned so very much about the College and all of you who contribute to the fulfillment of its mission.

I welcome you to the November 2011 e-newsletter for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Inside A&S. Here, you'll read about upcoming events -- lectures, films, science colloquia, and more -- all designed to enhance our students' learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.

Read more here.