Love is in the air, and Villanova will soon be celebrating Valentine’s Day. Throughout the years, students have continued to find creative ways to celebrate the holiday.
The Campus Activities Team (CAT) will continue to host Valentine’s-themed events.
CAT hosted a Stuff Your Own Valentine’s “Candy Gram Pillow” event on Feb. 3. Students were able to create their own Valentine’s pillows to keep for themselves or give to a friend.
It also hosted “Rom-Com Quizzo” on Feb. 5, featuring classic romantic comedy-themed questions. Students could test their movie knowledge and had a chance to win prizes.
On Feb. 11 CAT will be hosting a “Hearts, Arts and Strings” event at 8 p.m. in Cafe Nova. Students can enjoy live music, a photo booth and even build their own bouquet.
CAT will also be running back their Valentine’s Day Bingo on Feb. 12 in Cafe Nova. Keep an eye out for more upcoming Valentine’s Day activities from CAT.
Greek Life organizations also are hosting a variety of events throughout the week. Alpha Chi Omega hosted “Choose the Right One” on Feb. 10 in the Connelly Center Cinema.
The event was an “interactive game show” during which participants answered questions about healthy relationships and competed in challenges. Proceeds went to the Laurel House to support survivors of domestic violence.
Villanova Dining is having a Valentine’s Day Coffee Pop-up at the Recovery Room in Driscoll Hall on Feb. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. They will be offering two coffee options, a strawberry mocha latte and a cold brew with strawberry cold foam.
Students can celebrate Valentine’s Day with another classic Villanova tradition, the Villanova Singers Singing Valentines.
This year, the acappella group is offering four types of Singing Valentines.
Phone and video valentines will be delivered on Feb. 14, while in-class and wake-up valentines will happen on Feb. 13. The tune this year will be You Are My Valentine (based on “You Are My Sunshine”).
Sophomore Marina DiCristifaro has taken advantage of the Singing Valentines tradition.
“Last year I surprised my friend with a singing Valentine,” DiCristifaro said. “We all pitched in, and it was the funniest thing ever. The Singers came into the classroom and serenaded him, definitely a Villanova tradition to remember.”
The dance group The Superlative is offering a similar option for students with their “Dancegrams.”
These function similarly to Singing Valentines, and students can send a group of dancers to their friends or significant others.
Dancegrams will be delivered Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 and will either be on the song “Adore You” by Harry Styles or “Treasure” by Bruno Mars. Students can learn more through the @vusuperlative Instagram.
The Superlative dancer and treasurer, Athenais James, is excited for the fundraiser.
“We do Dancegrams to raise money so we can buy props or costumes for showcases,” James said. “Dancing is our specialty, and it is a fun way to send a Valentine during the class day.”
Whether students participate in a CAT event or send a friend a singing or dancing Valentine, there are numerous ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
