All About the Bagels Coffee Hour: This Thursday!

 The English department continues to be all about the bagels! Join us for free coffee and bagels and camaraderie this Thursday, October 7 from 11:30-1:00 in SAC East Courtyard. Rumor has it that there may be ridiculous board games.

All About the Bagels Coffee Hour, Thursday Sept. 9, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

 

Bagels! Coffee! Bananagrams! 

Join the English department (including THE Dr. Adrienne Perry of Bridges fame) for free wheat, caffeine and camaraderie on Thursday, Sept. 9 between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm in the SAC East Courtyard. English majors, minors and anyone interested in the English department welcome! Come and go as you like.

Villanova English Hosts Finals Week Study Session

Villanova English hosted its first ever Finals Week Study Session on Monday. English Majors worked on their papers and prepared for exams while munching on sandwiches and cookies. Many thanks to graduate student Alex Brodin, who was on hand to answer questions and help students with their writing, and to special guest Truffle, Dr. Hicks's dog, for the cuteness.

Left to right: Eli Papakostas, Alex Brodin, Caroline Rini, Olivia Sigmund, Sal DeMaggio

Truffle makes friends with Caroline Rini

 Left to Right: Sal DeMaggio, Eli Papakostas, Alex Brodin, Caroline Rini, Gracie Stagliano, Olivia Sigmund, Reagan Wish

Department Holiday Decorating Party!! - November 29

Mid-Term Study Session - Oct 10

On Wednesday, October 10, Villanova English will host its first ever Mid-Term Study Session. Join fellow English majors in the Department office any time between 6 and 10pm for pizza, cookies, coffee, and community as you prepare for exams and work on papers. A graduate student will be on hand if you have questions while you are working.

Thursday Coffee Break

We’ll be having our first Coffee Break of the semester this Thursday, Feb. 22nd, in the English Department Offices from 3:30-5:00.  There will be soft pretzels, cookies, and delicious coffee, and a chance to win a department t-shirt (or pick up a free one if you’re a new major).  Our Coffee Breaks are a great chance to hang out with other majors, graduate students, and English Department faculty members.   As a special bonus, faculty and several current graduate students will be present to answer any questions you may have about our MA program and the application process!

First Fall Coffee Break

Free T-Shirts at Next Coffee Break!

Our first Coffee Break of the semester for English majors, prospective majors, grad students, and faculty will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 14th, at 4:00 pm in the English suite.  This one features Valentine’s Day chocolates and other treats.  And if you feel so inclined, bring a favorite love poem to read!

Harry Potter Coffee Hour

Prof. Hicks with snitch and coffee!

English Majors and Harry Potter fans

Magic wands

Flying snitches

Harry Potter-themed Coffee Break: Wed., Oct. 26

We'll be having a Harry Potter-themed Coffee Break in honor of Halloween this Wednesday, October 26th, at 4:00 p.m. in the English Department (SAC 402).  There will be coffee, Hogwarts-inspired treats, and a chance to win a department t-shirt.  Our Coffee Breaks are a great opportunity to hang out with other majors, graduate students, and English Department faculty members.  We hope to see you there!

An added bonus: this coffee break will also be a stop on the Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt that is happening this week through Falvey.  You can earn 15 Scavenger Hunt points by visiting the coffee break (see below)!  Click here for the full set of Scavenger Hunt rules.

The Great Bard Bake-Off

The department celebrated Shakespeare's 452nd birthday with The Great Bard Bake-Off--featuring Shakespeare-themed cakes baked by the Graduate English students.  Guests voted for their favorite dessert, and Laura Tscherry triumphed with her Rosemary Lemon tart (aka "And Rosemary and Lemon Tart, That's for Remembrance").

Graduate English Bakers!

The winning entry!

English Coffee Break on Thursday

You’re all invited to our first spring Coffee Break this Thursday afternoon (Feb. 11).  This time it’s the Valentine’s edition, and it features Dr. Travis Foster’s famous brownies along with Valentine's Day chocolates and (of course) coffee.  Readings of great love poetry are optional.

We also just received a new shipment of the English department T-shirts that we unveiled last year, which were all sold out. You can buy a shirt for just $10, or maybe even win one in a raffle!