QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In Little Women, Louisa May Alcott wrote, “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

Life is full of storms, and college is no different. Whether it’s academic struggles or friendship problems or anything in between, we’re all bound to experience our fair share of turbulence. But we all must learn to sail our own ships through the storm. Learn what makes you happy and what makes the bad days worth it. If you become an adaptable sailor ready to handle anything life throws at you, you’ll cruise through choppy waters with ease.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, March 11

Mindfulness Monday | 1-1:30 p.m. | Multifaith Prayer Room, St. Rita’s Hall | Virtual Option | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to Villanova Students, Faculty, & Staff

Center for Speaking and Presentation/The Learners’ Studio | 4-9 p.m. | Room 301 | Free

Tuesday, March 12

Center for Speaking and Presentation/The Learners’ Studio | 4-9 p.m. | Room 301 | Free

2024 Literary Fest Event: Tracy K. Smith | 7 p.m. | Connelly Center Cinema | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public

Wednesday, March 13

Center for Speaking and Presentation/The Learners’ Studio | 4-9 p.m. | Room 301 | Free

Publication for Students (Virtual Workshop) | 4-5 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Intended for Undergraduate Students | Register Here

Thursday, March 14

Center for Speaking and Presentation/The Learners’ Studio | 12-9 p.m. | Room 301 | Free

Overdose Reversal Training | 4-5:30 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Free & Open to Students, Faculty, & Staff

2024 Literary Fest Event: Emilie Pine, 2024 Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Chair of Irish Studies | 7 p.m. | Presidents’ Lounge, Connelly Center | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public

Sunday, March 18

Center for Speaking and Presentation/The Learners’ Studio | 3-9 p.m. | Room 301 | Free

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

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Thursday, Mar. 14, is International Ask a Question Day. Asking questions is a vital part of the learning process, and although we sometimes tell ourselves otherwise, no “dumb question” is actually a dumb question. So, let your curiosity run wild and look for answers to your questions today.

It might happen to fall on a Friday night, but World Sleep Day is this Friday, Mar. 15. Take it from a former insomniac, sleep deprivation is not great for your brain. Whether you go to bed early, sleep in an extra hour, or take a power nap, try to get some extra Zs. After a good night’s sleep, you can also celebrate Maple Syrup Saturday, falling on Mar. 16, the next morning with a delicious breakfast topped with this sweet syrup.

As you likely already know, this Sunday, Mar. 17, is St. Patrick’s Day. While this holiday started as a celebration of the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint St. Patrick, it has now evolved into a day that celebrates Irish heritage and history (and also partying). In addition to any of the festivities you partake in, you can also check out last year’s Weekend Recs on Irish Media.

Annie Stockmal is a second-year graduate student in the Communication Department and Graduate Assistant in Falvey Library.