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Academic Opportunities Jobs Resources (my office hours canceled today) Volunteer Raise Money for your CIO Events of Interest “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
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Room 120 of Robertson.
Interested in Teaching? ·∙ Information session about the 5th year Masters in Teaching option ·∙ Monday, November 7. 4:00 p.m. ·
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Another on Wednesday, December 7 (Reading Day) 1:00 p.m.
Bavaro Hall, Main Level
Semester at Sea ·
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Sail Around the World this Spring in this UVA Academic
Sponsored event.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2011
105 days, 11 countries, 12-15 transferable credits.
For more information, see www.semesteratsea.org/UVA
International Affairs Fellowship for 2nd years ·
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The UNCFSP Institute for International Public Policy is
one of the nation’s premier fellowship programs in global
affairs for underrepresented students.
Visit us on the web at WWW.UNCFSP.ORG/IIPP, hear our Fellows’ stories, join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or read all about it at please follow this link
If you’re planning to seek admission to an advanced degree
in international affairs, this is a great opportunity!
Passionate about Access to College? Job for 4th years · The Virginia College Advising Corps is looking for service-­‐
oriented individuals! · Two-­‐year Americorps program that places recent UVA graduates into high schools and community colleges across the ·
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state.
College advisors mentor students as they complete the SAT and ACT, fill out college applications, and navigate the financial aid process.
For more information, visit our website at
www.virginia.edu/vcac.
Peace Corps ·
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volunteers spend two years living and working in one of 77
countries around the world. Make an impact on people’s
lives – including your own.
UVA has its own recruiter who holds office hours at
University Career Services (Bryant Hall) on Tuesdays and
Thursdays throughout the school year. Make an
appointment by calling the UCS main desk at
434.924.8900.
Application Deadline: Rolling www.peacecorps.gov
CAVLink system ·
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Over 220 full-time jobs & internships
CAVLink is your resource for full-time jobs, part-time
jobs, and internships posted by employers specifically for
U.Va. students.
Register for an account today, complete your profile, and
upload your resume http://www.career.virginia.edu/cavlink/
Julie Roa – Your ODOS Coordinator -­‐-­‐ no office hours today · I help you navigate the University – if I don’t know,
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chances are I can find out, so come ask.
My office is in Newcomb Hall, first floor across from
Bank of America in the Student Activities Center (SAC),
second office to your left. Come visit!
See my office hours at my signature at the end of this
message
I’m also very available by appointment. Email me at
[email protected]!
Parents coming for Family Weekend? ·
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Family Weekend is on Oct 28th-30th
Culturefest is at the AFC on Saturday, Oct 29th from
11am-3:30pm
o I encourage you all to participate
I will have a table at the AFC at 3:30pm for parents to
come meet me after culturefest. If your parents are
planning to be in town, let me know! I’d love to meet them
and answer any student affairs questions they may have
Doughnuts with the Deans – 1st year students ·
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Association Deans and faculty/staff from the Office of the
Dean of Students (ODOS) come to your dorm on Tuesdays
throughout the fall so that you can meet them in an
informal setting!
Join us for doughnuts and conversation
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Visit here for more the schedule and more information!
Volunteer for the Virginia Film Festival! ·
Student Volunteers will be a part of the VFF street team
and will work with the core marketing team to tackle the
challenges of community outreach.
Be part of the excitement! Email [email protected]
to find out more
See the Festival’s website for more details:
http://www.virginiafilmfestival.org/
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Southwood Tutoring ·
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Tutor elementary-aged children once a week for two
hours at the Southwood Community Center during the
Boys and Girls Club Homework Help time.
Contact Program Director Alexandra Triana at
[email protected] OR fill out an application form by
clicking on the application link.
Become a SARA Hotline Volunteer ·
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The Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) Hotline
offers free, confidential, 24-hour support to sexual assault
survivors, their friends and families, professionals, and the
general public.
A 40-hour training will take place this fall for community
volunteers who want to serve on our 24-hour hotline.
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o WHEN: October 10th through November 16th, 2011
every Monday/Wednesday 6-9pm
Contact Theresa Miller at 434.295.7273 ext. 27 or email
[email protected]
CANpaign ·
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Going on until this Friday
11 million people are affected by the worst drought East
Africa has seen in 50 years
The Muslim Student Association will be collecting cans
and other daily essential items all this week to be delivered
to the Dadaab Refugee Camp on the Kenya-Somalia
border.
Tabling at O'HIll Wednesday (11AM-7PM) and Thursday
(11AM-2PM)
Hazing Prevention Banner Competition – win $500 for your CIO! ·
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1st Annual Banner Competition for all student organizations, athletic teams, and Greek life will take place Oct. 25th-­‐Oct. 26th in the amphitheater.
Promote hazing prevention and awareness.
Limited to first 30 registered groups. Winner will receive a $500 Gift Certificate to Mellow Mushroom Pizza. For More
Info, Guidelines and Registration
Domestic Violence Awareness Month ·
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Earn $200 by winning this competition:
Sigma Psi Zeta is hosting the 2nd Annual "STAND UP
Against Violence" Competition, which is an event that
allows organizations, groups, and even individuals to
showcase their support for the cause through any kind of
performance of their choosing (dancing, singing, spoken
word, etc).
Friday, Oct. 28th at 6:30pm
Contact Sigma Psi Zeta to ask if it’s not too late to fill out
this registration form (originally due Sunday Oct. 9th)
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MELC Fridays ·
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A weekly gathering on Fridays for students who identify
or are interested in the Middle East
Lawn Room 24
Prospects for the Arab Spring – A talk ·∙ William Quandt ·
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Thursday, Oct 13th, 5pm
South Meeting Room – Newcomb Hall
1948 in Palestine: An Interdisciplinary Symposium ·
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Saturday, November 5th, 2011.
11:30am – 6pm with lunch and various sessions in
between
Nau Hall, room 342
“Forced Migration in the Modern World”
For information contact Professor Alon Confino, Department of History, [email protected],
Benefit Concert: Africa Fundraiser ·
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Thursday, October 13th, 7-8 pm
McLeod Auditorium
For details email [email protected]
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Do you speak Farsi, Hebrew, Pashto, Arabic, Urdu or
Turkish?
Do you enjoy poetry and would you like to read in one of
these languages?
Event will take place on November 8th, 6pm
To participate or for information email Michelle Sawwan
(mas4pz)
Multicultural Poetry Night ·
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Understanding Immigration Detention ·
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Thursday, October 13th, 10-11:30am
This workshop we will explore the immigration legal
system: arrests, bonds, detention centers, getting a
lawyer, where problems lie, what resources exist, and the
importance of power of attorney.
Albemarle County Office Building on 5th Street
Extended, Meeting Room A. (Located at the corner of
Old Lynchburg Road and 5th Street at 1600 5th Street
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Ext., Charlottesville, VA)
For questions contact the facilitator, Phil Storey at
[email protected].
Sustainable, Affordable Housing: the EcoMOD and EcoREMOD projects – a talk ·
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Thursday, October 20th, 4-5 pm,
Kaleidoscope, Newcomb Hall
John Quale, Associate Professor, School of Architecture
This is part of a series. Register by clicking here
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