MPA NEWSLETTER
July 2018
Good News
Colonel Kenneth DeTreux (MPA '18) recently accepted the position of Commandant of Cadets at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VFMAC) in Wayne, PA.
Christopher Kotwicki (MPA '18) is now a Development Associate at the American Conservative Union in Washington, D.C.
Brian McLaughlin (MPA '09 and Adjunct Faculty Member) recently wrote an chapter titled "Cybersecurity: Protecting Court Data Assets" that was featured in the book Trends in State Courts. This book, released by the National Center for State Courts, highlights how courts are meeting the changing needs of society. To read McLaughlin's chapter please click here.
Sally Slook (MPA '08 and Adjunct Faculty Member) is now Acting Township Manager for Upper Merion Township in King of Prussia, PA.
Elise Turner (Current MPA Student) co-chaired the Greater Philadelphia Congenital Heart Walk on June 10, 2018 at the Philadelphia Zoo. This year's walk doubled attendance (2,000 people) and fundraising (over $150,000). The event benefits the Children's Heart Foundation, which funds congenital heart defect research.
Nathan Vader Wyse (Current Student) is now Hiring Analyst for the City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resource in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Nick Valla (Current MPA Student) submitted an application for the "Best Chapter Event" contest and the Villanova ICMA Student Chapter won 3rd place. Through Nick's hard work, a few Villanova MPA students will be able attend the Fall conference fully paid (travel, lodging, and meals).
Lynn Weinberger (MPA '17) is now Senior Financial Specialist for the State of Wisconsin for the Department of Workforce Development, Worker's Compensation Division in the
Madison Wisconsin Area.
Robert Williams (Current MPA Student) and Melissa Shafer (MPA '08) attended the Geisinger St. Luke’s Groundbreaking Ceremony in Orwigsburg, PA on July 12, 2018. Melissa is Assistant Vice President Government Relations & Community Affairs for St. Luke’s University Health Network and Robert is Manager for Orwigsburg Borough, PA. To view the picture from the ceremony please click here.
In Memoriam - Dr. John M. Kelley
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend, colleague, and beloved faculty member, Dr. John Kelley, passed away on July 19th after a battle with cancer. John was an integral part of our MPA program and will be remembered for his steadfast commitment to teaching, dedication to Villanova, sense of humor, and contagious joy.
You can find John's obituary here. His viewing will take place this Saturday morning, July 28th, from 9-10:30 AM at St. Matthew’s Church, 3rd Ave. & Fayette St., Conshohocken. Mass will follow in the church at 10:30 AM.
Please keep John, his family, and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by us all and we will be forever grateful of the indelible mark he has left on our program and community.
Remembering Dr. Kelley - In 2015, we featured a 2-part spotlight of Dr. Kelley in our blog, The Leaders' Lounge. Take a look as we remember and honor Dr. Kelley's mark on our Villanova community - Part I and Part II.
Adam Swope Memorial Book Scholarship Award
In Memory of Adam Swope, MPA ’16, the Adam Swope Memorial Book Scholarship Award was created by the Villanova MPA program. It was first awarded to MPA student Laura Matthews at the 18th Annual MPA Dinner on April 28, 2018. The purpose of the scholarship is to honor Adam’s dedication to public service by providing funding to graduate students to help cover the cost of textbooks. Laura will use this scholarship towards the cost of her Fall 2018 textbooks.
Several MPA alumni have joined together to pledge gifts, with the hope that the scholarship can be granted twice a year - for the Fall and Spring semesters. With support from alumni who knew Adam and the larger Villanova MPA community, we are committed to igniting change for current and future Villanova MPA students. Please consider supporting Adam’s memory with a check donation addressed to the Villanova MPA program and earmarked for the “Adam Swope Memorial Book Scholarship.” The suggested bi-annual gift is $50.00.
Please mail your check to the MPA program at the following address:
Dr. Catherine Wilson, Department of Public Administration
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Thank you for your support by remembering Adam and the wonderful man that dedicated his life to public service.
Christopher Gale, MPA ‘14
E.J. Mentry, MPA ‘15
Jonathan Quigley, MPA ‘16
Latesha Sims, MPA ‘14
Events
When: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia, PA
Please click here for more information.
Important Dates to Know!
Fall 2018 Comp Exam
- Exam Date: November 17, 2018
- Application Deadline: September 24, 2018
Graduation
The deadline to apply for September 2018 graduation has passed.
Missed the deadline? Find the details for late fees and alternative applications here.
Contact GSDean@villanova.edu with any questions.
December 2018 Graduation Application Deadline: September 15, 2018
Graduate Academic Calendars
Students - please note that every year, the university surveys graduate students about their experiences at Villanova. Additionally, we reach out to graduating students to learn about their plans post-graduation. Please be on the lookout for emails about these surveys. We greatly appreciate your feedback and use it to inform our activities.
Thank you!
Job/Internship Opportunities
Additional Opportunities
Want to Help an Aspiring Villanova Undergraduate Student interested in Public Service? Say Yes to Being a Mentor! One of the major strengths of our Villanova MPA is the community connections we have with you - our outstanding alumni and current students. We would love to share this strength with aspiring undergraduate students enrolled in our Public Service & Administration minor. The new mentoring program will connect undergraduate students who want to learn more about public service as a profession with our network of Villanova MPA public service leaders. Interested in helping out? Please email Professor Lauren Miltenberger at lauren.miltenberger@villanova.edu to learn more about the new mentoring program.
Join the Nova Network - Villanova's Social and Professional Networking Platform
The Nova Network is Villanova's official, new social and professional networking platform!
Click here to join the Nova Network to find Villanovans in your industry and local area, discuss career-related topics and access resources for your professional development.
It takes just a few minutes to sign up and you can even use your LinkedIn profile to assist. Learn all about the Nova Network here. Questions? Contact the Alumni Association alumni@villanova.edu.
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