QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In Measure for Measure, Shakespeare wrote, “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! As we approach the end of the semester and papers, exams, assignments, and other responsibilities pile up, remember to not let your doubts cloud your mind and make you miss out on opportunities and achievable goals. Everyone doubts themselves at some point, that’s totally normal, but letting your doubts rule you and stop you from trying will almost never end in success. So, believe in yourself and don’t let your doubts stop you from seizing your moment.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, April 22

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Falvey Hall as the Home of Villanova University’s Library | 1-3 p.m. | Falvey Hall Patio | Free & Open to the Villanova Community

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, April 23

Broadening Diversity in the Environmental Sciences through a High School Environmental Justice Focused Research Experience | 4-5 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public

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

Wednesday, April 24

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

Thursday, April 25

Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape with Amy Cohen | 12-1:15 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public | Livestream Here

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

Friday, April 26

2024 Falvey Scholars Research Presentation and Awards Ceremony | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Free & Open to the Public | Livestream Here 

Sunday, April 28

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

As you might already know, today, April 22 is Earth Day—which you can read about in GA Rebecca’s latest Cat in the Stax blog—but here are some other holidays coming up this week:

If you’re chronically blaring music in your headphones or in noisy environments, International Noise Awareness Day is this Thursday, April 25. It’s not typically something we think about when we’re young, but exposure to loud noise can catch up with us in the future (and a lot sooner than you might think). Check out this CDC infographic for more information on why protecting your ears is important.

Photo by Martii Tolentino on Pixels

I know it’s that point in the semester where almost everyone is in the trenches, but this Friday, Apr. 26 is Get Organized Day. If you’re feeling motivated to get organized, today is the day, whether you’re looking to de-clutter your room, reorganize your closet, or get all your notes and end-of-the semester assignments organized.

If you’re a salty-over-sweet kind of person, Friday is also National Pretzel Day. As former GA Ethan talked about in his “Pretzelvania” blog post, Pennsylvania takes pretzels very seriously, being the nation’s leading producer. Whether you prefer hard pretzels or soft pretzels, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy some pretzels.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou wrote, “Life is going to give you just what you put in it. Put your whole heart in everything you do, and pray, then you just wait.”

Life’s what you make it—yes, technically I’m also quoting Hannah Montana, but it’s poignant. If we don’t put in the effort and the heart, the outcome will rarely astound us.

Yet, when you put your heart and soul into what you’re passionate about, you might be surprised by how much you can achieve. So, don’t be afraid to put your heart into what you do. You might just end up reaping the benefits.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, April 15

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, April 16

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

Wednesday, April 17

2024 St. Catherine of Siena Research Award Symposium | 10-11:30 a.m. | Room 205 | Free & Open to the Public

Overdose Reversal Training | 12-1:30 p.m. | Room 132, Driscoll Hall | Free & Open to Students, Faculty, & Staff

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

Africana Studies Presents the Annual Ida B. Wells Lecture | 5 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Free & Open to the Villanova Community

Thursday, April 18

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

Spring 2024 Digital Seeds Speaker Series: Mapping the Margins: Gay Travel Guides & the Promise of Digital History | 4-5 p.m. | Virtual | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

Friday, April 19

2024 Concept Recognition Ceremony | 2-3:30 p.m. | Connelly Center Cinema (Panel) & Grad Center Student Lounge, Vasey Hall (Reception) | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public | Livestream Here

Sunday, April 21

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

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Tomorrow, April 16, is National Librarians Day, a day celebrating librarians (which we’ve got plenty of here at Falvey). Of course, we’d like to celebrate our wonderful librarians and all the wonderful work they do to facilitate quality scholarship at Villanova. It’s also prime time for paper writing right now, so if you want to take advantage of Falvey’s invaluable resources, you can find our subject librarians here.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth (or just like fruit), Wednesday, April 17 is National Banana Day. Bananas are a surprisingly divisive fruit, with debates not only about liking them altogether but also when to eat them—when they’re greenish, bright yellow, or more brown. Personally, I like them yellow with brown speckles. Regardless of your preferences, if you’re a fan of this potassium-rich fruit, enjoy a banana today, or, if you’re in the mood for baking, make some banana bread or banana nut muffins.

Sunday, April 21, is National Tea Day. Tea is a very versatile drink with countless options to choose from, whether you’re in the mood for a cold glass of sweet tea for a pick-me-up on a hot day or a warm cup of chamomile tea to help yourself relax after a stressful day. If you’re a tea drinker, today’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a nice cup of tea.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In The Giver, Lois Lowry wrote, “Memories are forever.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! You might be at the point of the semester where you’re flooded with papers and exams—and those are certainly crucial—but it’s also important to remember that making time to enjoy yourself and make some good memories is also essential.

So, in between your studying and writing, spend time with your friends and do the things you want to do. The memories you make will last a lifetime.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, April 8

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, April 9

Scholarship@Villanova Event: Ed Sion, PhD | 3-4 p.m. | Room 205 | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public | Light Refreshments Served

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

Wednesday April 10

Copyright and Your Thesis or Dissertation (Virtual Workshop) | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Intended for Graduate Students | Register Here

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

Thursday, April 11

Spring 2024 Digital Seeds Speaker Series: Leveraging Large Language Models to Unveil Seventeenth-Century Books of Secrets | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

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

Sunday April 14

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

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If you have any pets, Thursday, April 11, is National Pet Day. I hope you’re able to cherish some time with your pets today, but if they’re back home, I hope some cute pictures and videos will hold you over until you’re able to reunite at the end of the semester. If you’re more of a plant person, Saturday, April 13, is International Plant Appreciation Day.

Friday, April 12, is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. If you’re in the mood for some comfort food, a grilled cheese is a great and versatile option, as it can be paired with tons of additions, like tomato soup, ham, bacon, fig jam (if you’re really feeling fancy), or your favorite type of bread.

If you need an excuse to goof off a little, Sunday, April 14, is International Moment of Laughter Day. I know it’s the end of the semester and basically prime time for stress, but letting a little joy and laughter into your life is vital. So, take some time today to watch a funny movie, spend time with your friends, or even scroll on TikTok.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In his sonnet “On the Grasshopper and Cricket,” John Keats wrote, “The poetry of earth is never dead.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! I hope you’re all enjoying the break! The weather might not be the ideal spring weather many of us are longing for, but I hope you were still able to breathe some fresh air, soak in some vitamin D, and enjoy the weekend.

And just think, it might be cool and rainy now, but in a few short weeks, all the flowers will bloom and everything will come alive once again. So, be grateful for the rain and the poetry it’s writing.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Tuesday, April 2

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

Wednesday, April 3

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

2024 Literary Fest Event: Carolyn Forché | 7 p.m. | Driscoll Hall Auditorium | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public

Thursday, April 4

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

Sunday, April 7

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

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If you want to get some fresh air and take a break, Wednesday, Apr. 3 is National Walking Day. Walking is not only a great and relatively low-impact activity, but it’s also great for your mental health. So, whether you prefer to get your steps in on a treadmill or in the outdoors, you can celebrate by taking a walk. Even a short 15-minute walk could help you clear your head and feel refreshed.

If you want to partake in some more self-care, National Self-Care Day is this Friday, Apr. 5. Whether your best self-care takes the form of getting some extra hours of sleep, spending some quality time with a friend, going to the gym, or watching a comfort movie, Friday is a great opportunity to give yourself the TLC you deserve.

Friday is also National Dandelion Day. These little yellow flowers might be considered stubborn weeds to some, but they do remind us that springtime weather is right around the corner. If you’re longing for sunny days and warm weather right now, just look for the dandelions blooming.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin wrote, “The imagination has no limits. The physical world does. The work exists in both.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! Easter break is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to take some time for yourself and refresh your mind. We’re at that point in the semester when burnout is setting in, with workloads increasing and papers and exams starting to pile up.

To put forth your best work and to end the semester feeling proud of yourself, take some time to prioritize self-care and doing things that make you happy over break. Then, come back refreshed with an imagination ready to take on the rest of the semester and make your wildest ideas a reality.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, March 25

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 26

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

For any breakfast food fans, Monday, Mar. 25, is International Waffle Day. Waffles are an easily customizable breakfast food option with a host of different toppings and additions to chose from—strawberries and a little whipped cream is my personal favorite. If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, pull out your waffle maker or head to a local diner and enjoy some waffles.

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Tuesday, Mar. 26 is Solitude Day. School might still be in session, but it’s still a good time to fit some me-time into your schedule. Whether it’s reading a good book, taking a therapeutic walk, or cooking your favorite meal, you can celebrate the day by making some time for yourself.

As the break might have clued you in, Easter is this Sunday, Mar. 31. It might be a Catholic holiday, but I think it’s also just a great excuse to spend some time with your family and to eat some of your favorite candy. Personally, my favorite candy to enjoy on Easter are Robin Eggs, which are basically Whoppers covered in a pastel-colored candy coating. Enjoy your break!

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins wrote, “What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! Tomorrow officially marks the first day of spring. Spring is a time of hope and rebirth. It’s a time to come alive again after a bleak winter.

With daylight savings giving us a little more sunshine in our day and the start of spring, things are starting to look a little brighter. I hope you’re all able to enjoy a little more time outside in the sun in the coming weeks—even if the Pennsylvania weather is fickle.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, March 18

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 19

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

Wednesday, March 20

But Is It Fair Use? A Copyright Discussion and Q&A (Virtual Workshop) | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to Villanova Students | Register Here

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

Thursday, March 21

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

Sunday, March 24

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

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Today, Mar. 18, marks the beginning of Shakespeare Week, a week dedicated to celebrating and examining the famed playwright and author William Shakespeare. With works like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth, if you want to celebrate this week, you can browse Falvey’s collection of Shakespearean works here.

For anyone with a sweet tooth, tomorrow, Mar. 19, is National Chocolate Caramel Day. If you’re a fan of this classic flavor combination, your options to celebrate are practically endless—Ghiradelli Milk Chocolate Caramel Squares, Rolos, and Milk Duds, to name just a few.

To all the astrology believers, Astrology Day is this Wednesday, Mar. 20. Personally, while I’m not a steadfast believer, I do think that astrology is sometimes right on the money and overall harmlessly fun. So, whether you like to read your horoscope, look at your friend’s birth charts, or guess people’s sun signs, Wednesday is your excuse to enjoy astrology. You can also browse Falvey’s collection of astrology books, articles, and other resources here.

Fittingly during the first week of spring, Thursday, Mar. 21, is National Flower Day. Although flowers are just starting to bloom, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate. If you have a green thumb and some outdoor space, plant your favorite flowers (bonus points if they’re native plants). If you want to share your appreciation to someone special in your life, gift them a bouquet of flowers. If you want to read some floral literature, check out former GA Ethan’s May Flowers blog.

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

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.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In The Alchemist, Paul Coelho wrote, “The secret to life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! As you move through midterms week, remember that trying and failing is always better than not trying, and mistakes are meant to be learned from, not obsessed over. You could fall, but I wholeheartedly believe that each of you will be able to get back up.

Good luck with midterms and enjoy Spring Break!

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, February 26

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, February 27

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

Wednesday, February 28

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

Thursday, February 29

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

Friday, March 1

Villanova Undergraduate Research Fellows (VURF) Summer Program Application Deadline | 11:59 p.m. | More Details Here

Sunday, March 3

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

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If you need to fuel up for midterms, this Tuesday, Feb. 27, is Big Breakfast Day, which celebrates the most important meal of the day. If you’re a big breakfast person (or just like breakfast foods), today is a great excuse to enjoy a big breakfast (or even treat yourself to breakfast for dinner).

Wednesday, Feb. 28, is Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raise awareness about rare diseases. Whether you have a rare disease that you want to share your experience with or you’re a curious scholar wanting to learn more, Wednesday is a great opportunity to focus some of your attention on rare diseases and what it’s like to live with one. You can also check out last weekend’s “Weekend Recs” on medical mysteries for more.

Share a Smile Day is this Friday, Mar. 1. Midterms might be a bit bleak, but don’t forget to let a little cheer into your day. It might not cure everything, but hanging out with your friends, making someone smile, or even watching a funny TikTok can sometimes make a big difference in lifting your spirit.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In Anne of Avonlea, L. M. Montgomery wrote, “I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! While a fast-paced, exciting week can be great, sometimes, a calm week is just what you need to feel refreshed. A week that might not be particularly spectacular but is filled with the simple little pleasures that make you smile.

With midterms around the corner and then the excitement of spring break, I hope your week is the calm before the (almost inevitable) storm.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, February 19

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

“Caribbean Women Will Have Their Revenge on the New World”: Author Dionne Irving | 5 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

Tuesday, February 20

Snow Day Make-up: Intro to Python | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

Snow Day Make-up: Excel for the Humanities | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

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

Interfaith Human Library: Where Books Talk and We All Learn About Life in a Multi-faith World | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to Villanova Students, Faculty, & Staff | Light Refreshments Served | Register Here

Wednesday, February 21

Panel on Land Acknowledgements | 12-1:30 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public | Light Lunch Served

Lenape Material in the Classroom: A Conversation with Adam DePaul | 1:45-3 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Free & Open to the Public

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

Thursday, February 22

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

Sunday, February 25

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

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If you need a great on-the-go snack that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth, tomorrow, Feb. 20, is National Muffin Day. So, if you’re in the mood for a treat, swing by Holy Grounds (or wherever you go for breakfast) tomorrow.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, is Mother Language Day, also known as Language Day. Mother Language Day is a day dedicated to the preservation of languages, especially those that are minority or unrecognized as official languages where you live. So, whether it’s be your mother tongue, the language of your culture, or a language you’ve been learning, honor a language today. (If nothing else, let this be a reminder to keep your Duolingo streak going).

Sunday, Feb. 25 is Quiet Day. We (typically) live pretty noisy lives. I don’t know about all of you, but I’m the type of person that turns on the TV for background noise and never leaves the house without headphones. But Quiet Day reminds us that sometimes, we just need to take a break and enjoy some quiet.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In Nothing Personal, James Baldwin wrote, “The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love—whether we call it friendship or family or romance—is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other’s light.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! Love isn’t simply a warm feeling. Love, whether it’s romantic or platonic, is something you work at every day. It’s not an passive state of being, but an action.

Whether it’s your partner, your sibling, or your best friend, if you love them, mirror and magnify their light. Be happy for their successes and cherish their joy. Remind them that they are special. And remember that you deserve the same.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, February 12

Overdose Reversal Training | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Andy Talley Athletic Center, Room 191 | Free & Open to Students, Faculty, & Staff

Introduction to Data Visualization | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

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, February 13

Intro to Python | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

Excel for the Humanities | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

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

Wednesday, February 14

Scraping Data from the Web (into R) | 12-1 p.m. | Room 205 | Virtual Option | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

Introduction to Citation Metrics and Research Impact | 4-5 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

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

Thursday, February 15

Text Analysis: Gale’s Digital Scholar Lab and Copyright | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

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

2024 Literary Fest Event: V. V. Ganeshananthan | 7 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | ACS-Approved | Free & Open to the Public

Friday, February 16

Falvey Data Visualization Competition Awards Ceremony | 10-11 a.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Free & Open to the Public

Sunday, February 18

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

Valentine’s Day is coming up this Wednesday, Feb. 14, but here are some other holidays you could be celebrating this week:

Today, Feb. 12, marks the beginning of Love Data Week, a week dedicated to all things data. If you want to learn more about Love Data Week, check out our Love Data Week page under “Data Services”. If you want to participate in our Love Data events, check out our jam-packed events line-up this week.

If you want to celebrate the love you have for your closest friends, Galentine’s Day is tomorrow, Feb. 13. While NBC sitcom Parks and Rec popularized the idea of Galentine’s Day as a day for women to celebrate their cherished female friendships, it’s not just for women. It’s an opportunity to celebrate platonic love and friendship.

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Wednesday might be Valentine’s Day, but it’s also Library Lovers’ Day, a day for library appreciation. We might be a bit biased, but libraries are a vital pillars of our communities, whether here at Villanova or in your local community. They provide immense (and free) resources, from community safe spaces and quiet study areas to research guidance and educational programming. Not to mention the countless collections and databases that allow academia to flourish. If you want to celebrate both holidays, check out some of the romance books in our new Popular Reading Collection.

If you’re not sick of sweets by the end of the week, this Friday, Feb. 16, begins Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. If you want to enjoy a treat while also supporting a non-profit and local girls, buy some Girl Scout cookies this weekend.

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