Author: Gabriella Raful
By: Gabriella Raful Don’t miss your chance to register for Villanova’s Intramural Basketball Leagues. The Office of Intramurals and Recreation will be collecting registrations on Tuesday, Dec. 5, Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7 from 2-6 p.m. in the conference room on the third floor of the Davis Center. To register, visit our website […]
By: Gabriella Raful The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and A-A-R-P Pennsylvania has some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft. The latest A-A-R-P study found 76-percent, or roughly three out of four, U-S adults 18 or older have been targeted by at least one form […]
By: Gabriella Raful Villanova’s Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Monday, December 4th at 5pm at the Riley Ellipse. Join in this annual community event and enjoy festive treats, a Blessing of the Children, student performances, a holiday light show, firepits, and s’mores with a special visit from Santa! Visit villanova.edu/christmas for a full […]
By: Gabriella Raful What’s on your holiday shopping list? This year, people may also be asking, “And where was it made?” In a new poll, 81-percent of Americans surveyed said they’d prefer to buy American-made gifts if given the option. This preference is driven by the belief that buying products “Made in America” will help […]
By: Gabriella Raful All students have recently received an email from Father Peter, requesting participation in an important Student Health and Well-Being survey as part of Villanova’s Sustainability efforts. This survey is designed to help decision-makers understand students’ health-related behaviors as well as their perceptions and utilization of University health and well-being resources and services. Data […]
By: Gabriella Raful For young people with serious behavioral health challenges, a new report says Pennsylvania’s congregate-care settings may be the best option. The report authors surveyed 20 providers of congregate care, in facilities that can house about a dozen kids to almost 300. Co-author Jaclyn Kreshock – with the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth […]
By: Gabriella Raful Thanksgiving Break Housing begins on Wednesday, November 22nd at 12:00 pm and ends Sunday, November 26th at 12:00 pm. Students must register by Monday, November 20th to be approved. The Thanksgiving break housing application can be found on the Housing Portal under Housing and Dining Forms. Those who do not register for break housing will not be […]
By: Gabriella Raful Tax breaks for companies that engage in what sometimes are illegal union-busting tactics could be prohibited by new federal legislation. Labor groups, including in Pennsylvania, contend that companies hire consultants who threaten workers with termination for exercising their right to unionize – then claim the cost of those consultants as a tax […]
By: Gabriella Raful The 24-25 Housing Application is Live for rising Seniors to apply for on-campus housing for next academic year. If you have not submitted your housing application and are wanting to be placed in the Senior Housing Lottery, make sure to complete the application by this Friday, Nov 3rd! We cannot guarantee on-campus […]
By: Gabriella Raful Advocates for locally controlled family farms in Pennsylvania say a proposed amendment to the 2023 Farm Bill would gut states’ ability to regulate their own farming practices. The EATS Act aims to counter Proposition 12, a California law which mandates better conditions for all farm animals raised or sold in that state. […]