Nova@Noon: Career Management Professional Development Series

ABOUT THE EVENT

Location: Virtual
Date: November 5, 2025 - April 8, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm ET

You are invited to take part in Villanova University Career Management's Nova@Noon: Professional Development Series!

This comprehensive six-part program for Villanovans is designed to provide experienced professionals in all industries with valuable insights and education. You may register for select programs or all six.

Virtual events will be held each month on today’s most essential professional development topics, including artificial intelligence, leadership, critical thinking in a data-driven world and more.

Unlock your full potential in the workplace with the Career Management Professional Development Series and support from the Career Management team.

We look forward to seeing you!

SCHEDULE

All virtual events will take place from 12:00-1:00 pm ET.

View session descriptions.

November 5 - Demystifying AI: Power, Potential and Practical Impact
Speaker: Nathan Coates ‘16 MS, Associate Professor of Practice, Villanova School of Business

December 10 - Beyond the Buzz: Critical Thinking, Bias, and Evidence in a Data-Driven Age
Speaker: Gerard Brandon, PhD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Teaching Professor and Director, Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development, Villanova University

January 14 - The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Essential Skills for Today’s Workforce
Speaker: Bethany Adams, MA, SHRM-SCP, Assistant Professor, Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development, Villanova University

February 11 - Building Meaningful Connections: The Power of Cultural Competency in a Globalized World
Speaker: Danielle N. Gadson, PhD, ‘07 MPA, Associate Professor, Public Administration, Villanova University

March 11 - Leading with Heart and Mind: An Augustinian Approach to Leadership
Speaker: The Rev. Kevin DePrinzio, OSA, PhD, Assistant General, General Council of the Order of St. Augustine

April 8 - The Well-Productive Professional: Science-Backed Self Experiments for Thriving at Work
Speaker: Heather Cluley Bar-Or, PhD, Associate Director and Associate Teaching Professor, Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development, Villanova University

QUESTIONS?

Contact uaevents@villanova.edu.