QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In Little Women, Louisa May Alcott wrote, “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”

Happy Monday, Wildcats! With just a few weeks left, the semester is quickly coming to a close. With the stress of papers, projects, and exams (and the impending threat of finals), it might seem like there’s a dark cloud looming over your head.

But, be comforted, dear Villanovan. The black cloud will disappear, and light will shine through. For many of us, that light is summer break, but it could simply be a vacation, a lower workload, or, if it’s your last year here, graduation. So, push through the clouds and look forward to the light.

THIS WEEK AT FALVEY

Monday, April 24

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

St. Catherine of Siena Research Award Symposium | 3:30-4:45 p.m. | Room 205 | Free & Open to the Public

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

Tuesday, April 25

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

Wednesday, April 26

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

Ida B. Wells Lecture Featuring Michael G. Hanchard, PhD | 5-6 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Free & Open to the Villanova Community | Light Refreshments Served

Thursday, April 27

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

Friday, April 28

2023 Falvey Scholars Award Presentation & Reception Ceremony | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Livestream Available Here | Free & Open to the Public | Presentation Schedule Here

Villanova Gaming Society Meeting | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Speakers’ Corner | Free & Open to the Public

2023 Concept Recognition Ceremony | 3-4:30 p.m. | Larson Kelly Auditorium (Room 132) and Atrium, Driscoll Hall | Free & Open to the Public | Register Here

Sunday, April 30

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

HOLIDAYS THIS WEEK

Wednesday, Apr. 26, is Denim Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of and educating people on sexual assault and sexual violence. Wearing denim on Denim Day is encouraged to fight against victim blaming and show support for SA victims and survivors. To learn more about the (disgusting) statistics of sexual violence, check out RAINN’s statistical guide here. Villanova’s sexual assault resources and policy information can be found here.

Photo by Rosalind Chang on Unsplash

For any Marvel or DC fans, Friday, Apr. 28, is National Superhero Day. If you’re a superhero enthusiast, today is your day to celebrate all-things superhero, whether its comic books, movies, TV series, fan edits, or anything in-between. Since it’s the end of the semester, which is basically synonymous with more stress, I’ll probably watch one of my go-to lighthearted comfort superhero flicks, like Thor: Ragnarok or Shazam! If you want to learn more about DCDE’s Marvel comic book collection, check out Christoforos Sassaris’ blog post here.

For those who enjoy this yummy drink, Sunday, Apr. 30, is National Bubble Tea Day. So, if you’re looking for an off-campus treat, swing by your go-to boba spot or try out a new place. Although I’m not a big fan of bubble tea, I’ve heard good things about Yi’s Boba in Ardmore.

Feeling colorful? National Tie Dye Day is also this Sunday. To celebrate, throw on your favorite tie dye piece or, if the weather is nice, tie dye (or if you want a slightly edgier look, bleach dye) something you want to liven up. As a (pun intended) diehard tie dye enthusiast, I will definitely be wearing a baggy tie dye t-shirt in celebration.

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