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Awards and Recognitions Funding, Scholarships and Grants Involvement on Grounds Job Search Resources
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
(mid-1st century AD). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MELC / ODOS Award for Outstanding Programming ·
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$450 will be awarded through the Office of the Dean of
Students to a student-run event that is recognized as being
significant to the community
The application is due to [email protected] no later
than Sunday, March 11, 2010 (by midnight). Email them
for application details.
Interviews will be held the Tuesday after Spring Break at
8pm and the committee will announce its decision shortly
thereafter
Dr. As’ad Masri Distinguished 4th year award ·
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Start thinking about a 4th Year to nominate!
This award was founded last year by the Middle Eastern
Leadership Council as a means to recognize outstanding
fourth years who, through their dedication to the Middle
Eastern community, have left a positive mark.
News on how to nominate will come later in the Spring
International Students – Learn about this scholarship! ·
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$1,500 will be awarded to a fourth-year international
student who demonstrates academic merit and devotion to
humanity through the commitment of time and energy to
community-based service projects
Get information from the application or e-mail
[email protected]
Applications due March 16th!
Senator Warner’s Public Leadership Award – up to $3,000 ·
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This undergraduate research award will be given to a thirdyear student who seeks future election to public office.
The application can be found here. For more information,
please e-mail [email protected].
Application deadline: March 19, noon
$2,000 ACCIAC Award · To showcase the creativity and innovation of U.Va.
undergraduates. Funded by the Atlantic Coast Conference
Inter-University Academic Collaborative (ACCIAC)
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Create and submit short videos documenting your research,
scholarly or creative projects.
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For more information, please visit the website.
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Submission deadline: March 26.
Kennan Academical Village Endowment ·
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Up to $4,000 in funds for research projects that increase
public understanding of the Academical Village.
Please visit the website for more information.
Application deadline: March 14.
Funding unpaid internship opportunities ·
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University Career Services keeps a list of funding sources
at http://www.career.virginia.edu/internship/funding.php
Be sure to check out the Parents Committee Internship
Grants for $3,000 each and the Larry Simpson scholarship
of $2,000!
3rd annual Public Service Conference ·
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Interested in helping others? Learn more at this Innovation
and Public Service Conference
When: Friday, April 13th, Noon-7pm
Where: Newcomb Hall Earn three academic credits!
Join the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) ·
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Peer educators help promote awareness, provide
educational outreach and serve as accessible resources for
fellow students
Address the issues of alcohol and other drug abuse in the
University community
Apply online by March 13th by following that link
MELC Fridays ·
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Every Friday, meet on the Lawn (room 24) and meet
friends involved with the Middle Eastern community at
UVa!
Often there are free snacks and tea!
Research Assistants on Social Policy ·
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MDRC is an organization that seeks to provide reliable
evidence, in a well communicated manner so as to make an
important difference in social policy.
They are looking for Research Assistants for their LowWage Workers and Communities policy area which focuses
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on improving the lives of low-wage workers and families.
Be part of a multi-disciplinary team developing evaluation
research on current social policy issues. Summer job: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ·
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JKCF is a non-profit organization based in Northern
Virginia
seeking two full-time assistants and some RA’s to work
with the Young Scholars & Higher Education programs
See attached position summaries for more information
ODOS Website for the Middle Eastern Community ·
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Learn about the Middle Eastern Peer Mentoring program
(MEMP) and about our various community CIO’s
See the calendar and useful resource links
http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/middle_east/
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Julie Roa – Your ODOS Coordinator I help you navigate the University – if I don’t know,
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!
I usually have Office Hours. See my signature
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below. Note that they are canceled for Monday, March
12th
I’m also very available by appointment. Email me at
[email protected]!
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|* *| Thursdays 3pm-3:30pm at Alderman Library Café |* Where to find me: First floor of Newcomb Hall Student Activities Center / 2nd office to your left Phone: (434) 924.7449 Mail: P.O. Box 400708, C’ville 22904 / Fax: (434) 924.3889