VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY BIG EAST TOURNAMENT. 8 to 12 NEW YORK MARCH MADISON SQUARE GARDEN FAN EXPERIENCE GUIDE

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1 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY BIG EAST TOURNAMENT 8 to 12 NEW YORK MADISON SQUARE GARDEN FAN EXPERIENCE GUIDE 2016

2 WELCOME GO CATS! A series of events have been planned to take place during the Big East Tournament in New York City March Individually, they are designed to reach specific groups of Villanova alumni and friends. Together, they represent the Villanova University Big East Experience. As an important member of the Villanova community, I hope your schedule will allow you to participate in one or more of these events. Additional details, as well as Big East Tournament ticket request information, are provided within this invitation. I look forward to seeing you in New York. Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA President Villanova University TICKET INFO For Big East Tournament Ticket information, visit: QUESTIONS & REGISTRATION Contact us at events@villanova.edu. To register for events, visit

3 TUE 8 6:30 p.m. NETWORKING RECEPTION WITH VILLANOVA COACHES THE PRINCETON CLUB JAMES MADISON ROOM 15 WEST 43rd STREET Join Villanova Coaches for a night of networking in anticipation of Villanova s 2016 Big East Tournament appearance. Remarks by Villanova University Football Head Coach Andy Talley, Assistant Head Coach Mark Ferrante and George R. Kolb 84, Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations. Sponsored by the Manhattan Chapter of the Villanova University Alumni Association. $55 per person includes hors d oeuvres and beer/wine. Register at CAMPAIGN FOR THE GREATER GREAT THE KNICKERBOCKER 4th FLOOR WED 9 6 p.m. This signature event will feature University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, Director of Athletics Mark Jackson as well as other Villanova coaches and administrators. This is an opportunity for our most dedicated fans and supporters to hear about the department s priorities in the current Athletics Campaign. Hosted by the Villanova Athletic Fund. By invitation only. THU 10 3 to 6 p.m. ANNUAL BIG EAST TOURNAMENT RECEPTION STOUT NYC, LOWER LEVEL 133 WEST 33rd STREET Hosted by the Office of the President, the Villanova University Alumni Association and the Villanova Athletic Fund, this informal event is always a great way for Villanova alumni of all ages to gather and cheer on the Wildcats. No registration needed.

4 FRI p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH PANEL DISCUSSION: WOMEN S LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS WHAT S NEXT? THE KNICKERBOCKER 4th FLOOR Co-sponsored by the Villanova Women s Professional Network, the Villanova University Alumni Association and the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law. Featured panelists include: Kate Porter 10 VLS Ingrid Petri 02 VSB Kristin Bernert Kathy Behrens International Arbitration and Sports Law Associate Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Associate Vice President Global Marketing Partnerships and Business Development National Basketball Association Senior Vice President of Business and Basketball Operations New York Liberty President, Social Responsibility and Player Programs National Basketball Association Cost to attend is $30 a person and $50 when registering with a guest. Includes lunch. Register at SAT 12 3:30 p.m. VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MASS SHOULD VILLANOVA ADVANCE THE KNICKERBOCKER 4th FLOOR All alumni, parents and friends are invited to celebrate Mass together with President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA prior to the Big East Tournament Championship Game. All faiths welcome. No registration needed. PRE GAME Thursday, March 10 Friday, March 11 Saturday, March 12 2 hours prior to tip-off Proper West 54 West 39th Street MEETUPS

5 WHERE TO STAY 6 TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK, NY T: Stay at the official hotel for Villanova fans during the 2016 Big East Tournament. Call KNICK and use the code VILLANOVA. Reservations must be made by February 22 to get the discounted Villanova rate. Guests will receive a complimentary gift bag with Villanova apparel and merchandise. WATCH HERE NYC Game Watch Sponsored by the Manhattan Chapter of the Villanova University Alumni Association, cheer on the Wildcats with other Villanova fans by your side at two locations! Proper West 54 West 39th Street Grammercy Ale House 272 3rd Avenue OTHER EVENTS Thursday, March 10 Big East Sports and Entertainment Networking Event Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 13 5 to 7 p.m. Selection Sunday Show Villanova Room, Connelly Center Villanova University

6 REUNION 2016 HOMECOMING SAVE THE DATE June 9 12 Villanova University Campus October Villanova University Campus For more information about these and other Alumni events, please visit alumni.villanova.edu. ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA Day of Service September 24 STRONGER TOGETHER #LetsMarchNova Villanova University can also be found on the following social media sites: GET INTO GEAR Show your Wildcat Pride during the Big East Tournament and all year round with Villanova apparel and merchandise from the official Villanova University Shop! shop.villanova.com