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Involvement Internships Job Search Celebrate Awareness $, Awards, Recognitions Upcoming university-­‐sponsored events Resources
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
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11/28-12/2
Student Council will table. Bring baked goods if you’d
like!
Chat Online with Prospective Students · Chats from 7-9pm. Come for 15 minutes or the whole
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time! Any time will help.
Please sign up on the following page:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/online13
Only one Chat left in the semester!
o December 1st ·
For directions or questions, contact Jason Puryear
([email protected])
Dean of Students Intern – La Gala ·
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Applications are due TODAY Monday, Nov 28th at
midnight.
Help increase the Hispanic/Latino presence at UVa
La Gala is a reception in April that welcomes accepted high
school Hispanic/Latino students to Grounds. Ensure that
these talented students fall in love with UVa!
La Gala brings together alumni, graduate students, current
undergraduate leaders, professors, administrators and
talented high school seniors in order to provide a space for
networking and showcasing our vibrant community!
For details on the internship, see the application attached
Associate Consultant Internship for Bain and Company ·
Info session: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
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Third years especially encouraged to attend
Alumni Hall (211 Emmet Street)
Please visit www.joinbain.com to register
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!
Breakthrough Collaborative – Help Close the Achievement Gap ·
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Breakthroughs is a pre-professional teaching experience
This summer, be part of the solution.
www.breakthroughcollaborative.org
Apply today (applications due February 27th)
Pre-­‐med? looking for paid internship? ·
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University of Missouri, Summer Research Internship
May 30, 2012 – Friday, July 29, 2012
Read info here: http://medicine.missouri.edu/internship/
Apply by Feb. 17, 2012
Residence Life: How does one become an RA? ·
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The Residence Life Office website has detailed information
about the mission and core values of the Resident Staff
program
See the Selections Page for a screenshot video outlining the
application/interview process, FAQs and dates for info
sessions
HoosForHire.com ·
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“Think of it as Craigslist, but legitimate”
Post skills such as tutoring, computer help, babysitting and
more.
Charlottesville residents can contact you about
employment!
Procter and Gamble 2010 Diversity Virtual Career Fair ·
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January 11, 2012; 10am-6pm.
Chat with representatives from every function within P&G in ”real
time”.
Over 200 Procter and Gamble employees will be available “live” to
answer questions about our company, careers, culture and more!
Learn how to become an intern, co-op or full-time employee.
Registration Link:
https://presentations.inxpo.com/Shows/PG/DiversityCareerFair/1-11-12/Registration/registration.html
Match Charter Public Schools ·
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A one-year Urban Education fellowship program in Boston
whose mission it is to increase the success rates of urban
youth.
Each fellow is assigned a small group of teenage students
to tutor
To learn more, see
http://www.matchschool.org/matchcorps/howitworks.htm
After school Tutoring at Greer Elementary ·
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Small group tutoring in grades K-5 in reading and/or math
Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting December 6 through
April from 2:50-4:20.
Location: Greer Elementary in Albemarle County
Pay: $35/hour
Contact Matt Landahl, principal, at
[email protected] or 434-973-8371.
American Indian Heritage Month! ·
Student Discussion: Tuesday, Nov 29th, 7pm. Newcomb
360.
o Share your opinion over free pizza.
o Over Halloween weekend 2011, a fraternity held a
"Cowboys and Indians" themed party and put up a
large tipi in their yard. This occurred 2 years ago
and despite apologies from the delinquent fraternity,
this party happened again.
o At what point does a costume/theme become
offensive? Is cultural ignorance the only
problem? What actions should be taken? What
actions can be taken?
o Follow the discussion here:
Cav Daily: Would you dress as Auschwitz
for Halloween?
The Declaration: Kappa Sig's Indian Problem
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Richmond Times Dispatch: Costumes put
Lack of Sensitivity on Display
Cav Daily Ombudsman:
http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2011/11/07/tu
rning-the-learning-curve/
Heritage Day: Saturday, Dec 3. Noon – 5pm. Random
Row Bookstore (1 mile from grounds – 315 West Main St)
o Featuring talks by Virginia Indian tribal leaders,
academics and students!
o Includes a fry bread workshop, tribal crafts and a
show and sale section.
For questions, or to join the American Indian Student
Union, please email Phil Boothe at
[email protected]. Please check
http://aisu.student.virginia.edu/ for all event updates.
Charlottesville High School -­‐ Multicultural Show ·∙ Friday, Dec. 2, 5:30pm reception. 6pm show. ·∙ At the Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center ·∙ International celebration featuring music, dance, poetry, rap, fashion show, and a new video documentary: “JOURNEYS TO CHS”. o This documentary traces students’ personal, family or ancestral journeys from other continents of the world to Charlottesville. ·∙ Family-­‐friendly, and free and open to the public Research and Travel Grants – College of Arts and Sciences
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Apply by Dec 9th.
Merit Based. See:
http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/college/awards/scholarsh
ips/
In 2011, at least 35 students used these funds to conduct
research abroad, to present papers at scholarly conferences,
and to participate in important scientific studies while
working in various laboratories
Harrison Undergraduate Research Award
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Due December 1st!
The UVa Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards
program funds outstanding undergraduate research in all
subject areas.
Approximately forty awards of up to $3,000 each will be
granted.
First-, second-, and third-year, full-time students may
apply.
If interested click here for more information!
Jefferson Public Citizens – Get Funding! ·
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Jefferson Public Citizens (JPC) is a comprehensive,
academic public service program for all U.Va. students.
JPC’s core component is competitive funding for student
teams of three to five members to conduct research-service
projects with communities across the world.
Applications for this year are due on December 1. For an
application, more information on the program, and to see a
sample of past projects please see the program website at
www.virginia.edu/jpc.
Holiday Open House at Carr’s Hill ·
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Thursday, Dec 8th at Carr’s Hill. 3pm – 6pm
For more info, contact Stacy Smith at [email protected]
Lighting of the Amphitheater ·
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Thursday December 1, 6:30-7:30PM
Come experience giant video art
Amphitheater
Lighting of the Lawn ·
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December 1st, 7:00-10:00PM
Bring $1 to help assist those who cannot afford their
electric bills this winter
Questions? Contact Allison Flicker at [email protected] or
Leilani Brower at [email protected]
ODOS Website for the Hispanic/Latino Community ·
Learn about the Peer Mentoring Program and about our
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various community CIO’s
See the calendar and useful resource links
http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lhla/
Student Council ·
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If you have ideas about things you want to see improve or
change, use www.SpeakUpUVa.com to be heard! StudCo
has completed over 50 suggestions already this year!
Check out StudentDeals to get deals at restaurants and
stores you love: www.StudentDeals.com/UVa
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
Visit here for more the schedule and more information!
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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!
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]!
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