By Olivia Dunn & Ethan Shea

Happy Thursday, Wildcats! Welcome to the final (pun intended) 2022 installment of the Curious Cat. Because it’s finals season, we decided to ask a question everyone has an answer for: How will you celebrate completing your finals?

It’s the home stretch, so buckle down, finish those essays, and ace your exams! We know you will!

Hopefully these responses inspire you and reinvigorate your will to wrap this semester up:

“Reading for pleasure.”

— Deidra Cali ’23 MA

(in unison) “We’re going to the Poconos!”

— Tierney Schiff ’23

— Josh Javier ’23

— Ishan Varma ’23

— Bridget Caste ’23

— Michael Correia ’23

Olivia Dunn is a senior at Villanova University. She works in Falvey Library as a Communications and Marketing Assistant and majors in Communication with specializations in both Journalism and Public Relations.

Ethan Shea is a graduate student in the English Department at Villanova University and Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.

Photo courtesy of Shawn Proctor.

Photo courtesy of Luisa Cywinski.

Photo courtesy of Gina Duffy.

It’s the holiday season! Falvey Library staff assembled the Christmas tree on the first floor yesterday. Staff (and students passing by) were able to hang ornaments on the tree and enjoy some hot chocolate and an assortment of desserts. Stop by the library to enjoy the decorations during the remainder of the semester: The building is open 24/7. View the full listing of service hours here. Looking for research support? Subject librarians are available for assistance Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Kallie Stahl ’17 MA is Communication and Marketing Specialist at Falvey Library.

Photo courtesy pf the Villanova University Digital Library.

In 1975, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) was started by Father Ray Jackson and a group of Villanova students. This organization has a deep history at Villanova. This year, HHAW week is Sunday, Nov. 13 to Saturday, Nov. 19. You can donate a meal or enter the raffle to win prizes at this link. This week’s Throwback Thursday (TBT) is a letter from 1986 that Katie Dean, Chairperson of Run for Hunger, distributed to Villanova faculty.

Anna Jankowski ’23 CLAS is a senior Communication major from just outside Baltimore who ​​works as a Communication & Marketing Assistant in Falvey Library.

Photo courtesy of Kallie Stahl.

Hope you had a great fall break, Wildcats! Some beautiful autumn colors await your return to campus.

Kallie Stahl ’17 MA is Communication and Marketing Specialist at Falvey Memorial Library.

Campus is quiet this afternoon. Have a great fall break, Nova Nation!

Kallie Stahl ’17 MA is Communication and Marketing Specialist at Falvey Memorial Library.

Check out our website and social media every day for the latest library news, resources, fun stuff, and throwbacks!

Weekly Blogs

Monday

• “Peek at the Week”
• Author: Annie Stockmal, Communication Graduate Assistant at Falvey Memorial Library.
• A brief rundown of the week’s events and happenings at Falvey Library.
• Latest blog: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2022/08/29/peek-at-the-week-august-29/

Tuesday

• “Resource Highlight”
• Author: Multiple contributors.
• Spotlighting one of the many resources Falvey Library has to offer.
• Latest blog: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2022/08/22/resource-highlight-cold-war-intelligence-from-brill-academic-publishers/

Wednesday 

• “Cat in the Stax”
• Author: Ethan Shea, English Graduate Assistant at Falvey Library.
• Weekly reflections on Shea’s graduate experience at Villanova University, and how the library community might aid you in your academic journey.
• Latest blog: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2022/08/24/cat-in-the-stax-summer-reading-recap/

Thursday

• “Throwback Thursday (TBT)”
• Author: Multiple contributors.
• A fun look back at our favorite Villanova memories and other memorable occasions.
• Latest blog: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2022/08/25/tbt-house-of-the-wildcat/

• “The Curious ‘Cat”
• Authors: Ethan Shea.
• Shea interviews Falvey Library patrons for answers to our latest burning questions.
• Latest blog: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2022/04/22/curious-cat-summer-plans/

Friday 

• “Weekend Recs”
• Author: Annie Stockmal.
• A compilation of weekend reading recommendations based on the latest current events.
• Latest blog: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2022/08/26/weekend-recs-back-to-school-season/

• “Photo Friday”
• Author: Kallie Stahl, Communication and Marketing Specialist at Falvey Memorial Library.
• A weekly photo of happenings on campus.
• Latest blog: https://blog.library.villanova.edu/2022/08/26/photo-friday-happy-national-dog-day/

Social Media

• Facebook (@FalveyLibrary)
• Twitter (@FalveyLibrary)
• Instagram (@villanovalibrary)
• YouTube (Falvey Memorial Library)
• Pinterest (@falveylibrary)

Kallie Stahl ’17 MA is Communication and Marketing Specialist at Falvey Memorial Library.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In Verse 64 of Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu said, “A journey of  a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Welcome and welcome back, Wildcats! A new year at Villanova brings new beginnings, whether it’s your first year or your last. As you embark on your 2022-2023 journey, remember that all of your fellow Wildcats are taking the step with you. Happy fall semester!

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, August 29

Mindfulness Mondays | 1-1:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to all Villanova Students, Faculty, and Staff

Check back next week for more awesome Falvey Library events and exhibits!

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

Celebrate We Love Memoirs Day on Wednesday, August 31, by reading or listening to one of your favorite memoirs. If you need a bit of humor in your day, Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel provides some genuine laughs and things to reflect on (and, bonus, as a graphic novel, it’s a pretty quick read).

September 2 is College Colors Day. So, if you’re stuck picking out an outfit for Friday, throw on some blue and white to show your ‘Nova pride.

Annie Stockmal is a graduate student in the Communication Department and graduate assistant in Falvey Library.

Welcome back, Cats! As you settle into the fall semester, be sure to reach out to your subject librarian. Whether you’re working on a research project or looking for some assistance with library services, Falvey librarians are here to help! Not sure which librarian to contact? Email ref@villanova.edu or fill out this form.

Nicole Daly

Subject Specialization: Communication, Sociology and Criminology

Phone: 610-519-5207

Email: nicole.daly@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 225

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/nicole-daly

Nikolaus Fogle

Subject Specialization: Philosophy

Phone: 610-519-5182

Email: nikolaus.fogle@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 227

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/nikolaus-fogle

Alfred Fry 

Subject Specialization: Engineering, Nursing, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science

Phone: 610-519-4283

Email: alfred.fry@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 224

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/alfred-fry

Linda Hauck 

Subject Specialization: Business, Human Resource Development

Phone: 610-519-8744

Email: linda.hauck@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 222

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/linda-hauck

Erica Hayes 

Subject Specialization: Digital Scholarship, Digital Humanities

Phone: 610-519-5391

Email: erica.hayes@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 218B

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/erica-hayes

Sarah Hughes

Subject Specialization: Nursing, Biology, Health Sciences

Phone: 610-519-8129

Email: sarah.hughes@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 220

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/sarah-hughes

Robert LeBlanc 

Subject Specialization: ACS, First-Year Experience

Phone: 610-519-7778

Email: robert.leblanc@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 226

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/robert-leblanc

Laurie Ortiz Rivera

Subject Specialization: History, Art History, Education & Counseling

Phone: 610-519-3907

Email: laurie.ortizrivera@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 229

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/laurie-ortiz

Darren Poley

Subject Specialization: Theology & Religious Studies, Humanities & Classical Studies

Phone: 610-519-6371

Email: darren.poley@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 230

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/darren-poley

Jutta Seibert

Subject Specialization: Global Interdisciplinary Studies

Phone: 610-519-7876

Email: jutta.seibert@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 228

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/jutta-seibert

Merrill Stein

Subject Specialization: Political Science, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Public Admin., Naval Science and Geography & the Environment

Phone: 610-519-4272

Email: merrill.stein@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 221

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/merrill-stein

Sarah Wingo

Subject Specialization: English Literature, Theatre and Romance Languages & Literature

Phone: 610-519-5183

Email: sarah.wingo@villanova.edu

Office: Falvey 223

Make an Appointment: https://library.appointlet.com/b/sarah-wingo

Rob LeBlanc, ACS, First-Year Experience Librarian, and Gina Duffy, Communication and Marketing Program Manager, share helpful Library information with VU resident assistants. Photo by Shawn Proctor, Communication and Marketing Program Manager.

Thank you to all the Villanova University resident assistants that stopped by the Library’s table at the RA Resource Fair on Monday, Aug. 15! Rob LeBlanc, ACS, First-Year Experience Librarian, and Gina Duffy, Communication and Marketing Program Manager, had a great time meeting students and sharing helpful Library information, along with some fun swag and candy (of course!) Be sure to stop by Falvey Library on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. for more helpful resources and delicious treats.

Kallie Stahl ’17 MA is Communication and Marketing Specialist at Falvey Memorial Library.