Announcements
Week of 3 September 2024
Lewis H. Gold 鈥�62 Lecture on Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Wednesday, September 4 at 12:30pm in the Laurence E. Hirsch 鈥�71 Classroom (Room 101)
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Presented by , author and professor of law at Boston University School of Law
Sponsored by the David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance. This lecture honors the memory of Lewis H. Gold 鈥�62, an exceptional advocate with a strong sense of ethics. The naming was made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor in collaboration with his family.
This event was previously planned for spring 2024. Lunch will be provided in limited quantities. For those who wish to join virtually, a livestream link will be available on the day of the event.
SBA鈥檚 Ed Huber Student Activities Fair
Wednesday, September 4, 3:30-5pm in the Arthur M. Goldberg 鈥�66 Commons
Come learn about the many diverse student groups at the Law School and ways to get involved.
Worship Opportunities on Campus
Wednesdays at 12:30pm Chapel of Our Lady, Mirror of Justice, dedicated in memory of Helen A. O鈥機onnor
Mass will be held at the Law School when classes are in session. Further details and other opportunities for worship can be found on the Campus Ministry website. For other information, you may contact Fr. Aldo Potencio, OSA at aldo.potencio@villanova.edu.
Red Mass
Friday, October 4, at 6pm in St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Mark your calendar to join the Villanova Law community for the annual Red Mass. Reception to follow at John F. Scarpa Hall.
A Villanova tradition for over 60 years, Red Mass provides an opportunity for faculty, alumni, students, families and guests to celebrate the beginning of the Law School鈥檚 academic year. The first Red Mass was offered in 1310 during the reign of King Edward I in Westminster Abbey to mark the opening of the judicial year. In the United States, the tradition began in 1928 at St. Andrew's Church in New York City. Since then, Red Mass has been celebrated to invoke the guidance of the Holy Spirit for all those who seek justice. The ceremony鈥檚 traditional name is derived from the color of vestments worn by the celebrant and concelebrants, the scarlet robes of judges in attendance, and the scarlet gowns of the members of the law faculty. Villanova has held Red Mass since 1957.
Fall Bird Migration is Underway!
Please close blinds and turn off office lights at the end of each day. Small efforts on our part make a big difference to traveling birds by helping them to avoid window collisions and reducing other hazards such as the disorientation caused by reflective light. For those interested in reading more about this problem, please visit:
If you find an injured or dead bird, email birds@law.villanova.edu.
If you see a bird hit a window or door at the Law School during the weekend or after 5pm during the weekday, and it does not fly away within a few minutes, it may be dazed, injured, or deceased. If the bird is alive, it is important to protect it from predators. Place the bird in a ventilated box with a lid and place the box in a warm, quiet place away from humans or predatory animals. Boxes are available at the lobby desk. After 30 minutes, release the bird back into the wild, unless it still remains dazed or appears injured, then you may contact the Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center in King of Prussia at 267-416-9453 or the Tri-State Bird Rescue at (302) 737-9543. If you find a deceased bird, please email birds@law.villanova.edu so that the bird can be transferred to the Biology department for documentation. Thank you for your help.
Let鈥檚 Vote Nova
The General Election is November 5, 2024, and any student who is a US citizen is encouraged to register to vote. Let鈥檚 Vote Nova provides information to promote voter registration and voter mobilization on campus. Please check the website for PA Voter registration information, information for Delaware county voting centers and drop off boxes for mail in ballots. Note: The Pennsylvania deadline for registering to vote is October 21st for the November 5th election. For students who wish to register in other states, and vote via absentee ballot, additional information on all states and territories can be found by visiting . Please contact SBA or Student Affairs with any questions.
Parking Enforcement has Begun
All vehicles parking on campus must be registered with the Parking Office. Further information and registration is available at the University鈥檚 Parking & Transportation office website. The University uses a license plate recognition system, so your license plate must be visible to the drive lane when you park.
Overnight parking in the S-4 garage (i.e., the Law School garage) is not permitted, and vehicles found in the garage between 2AM and 6AM will be ticketed. If you are studying late at night in the Law School library, please park in the surface lot next to the Law School. If you have any questions concerning the parking policy, please feel free to contact the Parking Office directly at (610) 519-6989.
Smoking/Tobacco Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings, including the Law School. Smoking is also prohibited within 75 feet of all buildings, which includes the front of the Law School, the walkway from the parking garage, the outdoor dining area, and all entrances and exits. This policy covers all tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco and dip). Thank you for your cooperation.
What鈥檚 New: Library Edition
Welcome back to the library! Starting Monday, August 26, all students should be prepared to show their Wildcard ID as they enter the library and keep it handy as you鈥檒l need it to swipe into the law school/coffee bar area on evenings and weekends.
Online study aids now includes as well as ! Explore the audiobooks and new titles for your courses in the . We also have an extensive collection of study aids in print in the and on .
Expanded this semester: textbooks on Reserve for 2-hour loan 鈥� in addition to 1L textbooks, we now have required and most bar-recommended course textbooks. Ask at the Circulation desk or .
The law library offers quiet study space on three levels 鈥� lower, second and third floors and a number of group study rooms. Groups of two or more may reserve rooms and don鈥檛 forget to when you show up for your reservation.
Missed the library tour at Orientation? Stop by the Circulation desk and we will be happy to show you around.
Our librarians and library staff look forward to seeing you in the library! Check out our library homepage for more updates or email us at reference@law.villanova.edu.
Gazette Submissions
Please send items for next week鈥檚 Gavel Gazette to gavelgazette@law.villanova.edu by 3pm on Friday.
Embedded Counselor at the Law School Resumes 9/9
Beginning September 9th, Dr Allison Kosloff, counselor from University Counseling Center, will be at the Law School in Room 138 from 12:30-4:30pm on Mondays through fall semester for appointments with Law Students. Students should schedule an appointment in advance (in-person or telehealth). To make an appointment or for more information about groups and other counseling information, see the form on the Counseling Center鈥檚 website or call 610 519-4050.
DEI LibGuide
The includes information about the law school and university Offices of DEI, the DEI Committee list, processing DEI environmental complaints, student organizations, and affinity groups, a glossary of DEI terms, and details about the Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas Community Award. Refer any questions, suggestions, and recommendations about the LibGuide content to the Office of DEI.
Wellness Resources for Students
澳门二分彩 School of Law faculty and staff care about you. We remind all law students to prioritize your physical, emotional, and mental health. It is important to reach out if you are going through a challenge, feeling overwhelmed, need to talk or want to find ways to maintain balance in your life.
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers: LCL is fully operational during this time of uncertainty. They have one staff rotating in the office each day to ensure every helpline call will be thoroughly handled. Their volunteer base of 295 law students, attorneys, and judges are ready, willing, and able to assist any student, staff or faculty member that may be struggling LCL鈥檚 24/7 helpline is 888-999-1941 and their website is also a wealth of information
University Counseling Center: Please see the Counseling Center鈥檚 website regarding their message for continuity of care, on-line appointment request form, local referrals or prescription refill if you have been seeing the University psychiatrist. Law Students have full access to the University Counseling center M-F, 9-5 610 519- 4050 and UWill 24/7 Telehealth Counseling
痴颈濒濒补苍辞惫补鈥檚 Health and Well-Being website
Nancy Whalen, Director of Student Affairs and Wellbeing can help you if you need to connect to resources, want a wellness check-in or need to discuss a specific concern. Email her at whalen@law.villanova.edu or schedule a time to meet with Nancy.
In an emergency, call Villanova Public Safety at 610-519-4444.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
