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Click below to see coverage of the Peace Heroine display when it visited Philadelphia!
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This week’s Green Friday member focus is Villanova University, boasting a rich heritage and deep ties to the Emerald Isle.
Their founder, Rev. Thomas J. Walsh, born in County Mayo, Ireland saw his Irish heritage as a vital part of the university’s identity.
Some of the university’s highlights include:
1️⃣ Center fo Irish Studies: For four decades, the Villanova Center for Irish Studies has been a leader in interdisciplinary teaching & scholarship on Ireland in a global framework.
2️⃣ St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The university has a long-standing tradition of participating in the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country. The Villanova community proudly marches in the parade, showcasing the university’s Irish pride.
3️⃣ Irish Heritage Month: Every March, they celebrate Irish Heritage Month with a variety of events, uncluding lectures, performances, and cultural activities highlighting Ireland’s rich traditions and contributions to society.
4️⃣ Irish Studies Collection: The Falvey Memorial Library houses an impressive Irish Studies Collection, with an extensive array of books, manuscripts, maps, and artifacts related to Irish history, literature, and culture. The collection serves as a valuable resource for students, faculty, and researchers interested in Ireland.
5️⃣ Alumni Connection: The university boasts a large and active alumni network, with many graduates having Irish heritage or connections to Ireland. Villanova alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to various fields in Ireland and Irish-American communities, reinforcing the university’s strong bond with the country.
Villanova University’s connection to Ireland runs deep, from its academic programs and cultural celebrations to its alumni network.
Congratulations to our member, Kate Shields, CEO of Vault Communications, named to Irish America’s Business 100, which honors the best and the brightest Irish-American and Irish-born leaders, representing some of the most innovative and influential companies and corporations in the world.
Apr14Fri
This week’s Green Friday member focus is Tooher Consulting, which specializes in strategic planning for mid-size companies.
CEO John Tooher is originally from Dundalk and has over twenty years of experience leading strategic development for SMEs and multinational corporations.
John’s background includes senior international leadership positions with GE, Imation, a GE spinout, and 3M. His experience with diverse teams in the strategy room allows him to help clients see the big picture so they can improve practices to drive the growth of their business.
Services include:
➡️ Complimentary Consultation
➡️ Two Sessions | Ten Hours | New Strategy
➡️ My Business Roadmap, an automated self-serve, small business management platform that guides you through defining the most critical drivers of your business and laying out the plan of action you must take to get you where you want to be.
Learn more here –> Home-New | Tooher Consulting
