Index I.
Involvement II.
Internships III.
Job Search IV.
Things to know V.
Traveling for the Holidays? VI.
Your ODOS Resources
VII. $, Awards and Recognitions VIII. Celebrate Awareness “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
(mid-1st century AD). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attention 1st and 2nd years ·
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Are you interested in being an RA in a dorm next year?
Are you interested in staying in getting paid to stay in
Charlottesville and help incoming students through
Orientation?
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Write me to let me know! I can nominate you for these
opportunities and more!
[email protected]
Springfest ·
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Vote for entertainment that UPC will bring to Springfest
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Springfest2012
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Thursday, November 17th @ 4:00 p.m
Led by Curry School Professor Carol Anne Spreen and Law
Professor Deena Hurwitz
What is meant by rights to and in education? Why is the right to
education important?
Flash Seminar -­‐ Advocating for the Right to Education ·
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Public Health Careers /Peace Corps Information Session ·
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November 15th
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Newcomb Hall Gallery
Meet students who will share their experiences.
For more information, contact Tracey Brookman
([email protected])
Workshop on restoring your sleep · Get information about healthy sleep behaviors from
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CAPS. Determine what may be inhibiting your restorative
sleep.
Sessions are offered every other Thursday from 3:30 to
4:30 at CAPS
Next session: Nov 3rd, 2011. No registration required
For questions, contact Matt Zimmerman at
[email protected].
Chat Online with Prospective Students · Chats from 7-9pm. Come for 15 minutes or the whole
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Please sign up on the following page:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/online13
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Chats occur on the following dates: o November 16th o November 29th o December 1st ·
For directions or questions, contact Jason Puryear
([email protected])
Dean of Students Intern – La Gala ·
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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
Applications are due on Monday, Nov 28th at midnight.
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
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
Intramural-­‐Recreational Sports: Now Hiring Swim Instructors ·
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Apply by Nov. 10.
If you want to have fun while earning money, join our team of
instructors for the youth swim program.
Applications are available online. For more information, email [email protected].
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.
Attention 1st and 2nd years ·
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Are you interested in being an RA in a dorm next year?
Are you interested in staying in getting paid to stay in
Charlottesville over the summer to help incoming students
through Orientation?
Write me to let me know! I can nominate you for these
opportunities and more!
[email protected]
Housing Options ·
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Hereford College, Brown College, and the International
Residential College – are currently accepting applications
http://www.virginia.edu/housing/rescollege.php.
Thinking of living off grounds?
http://www.uvastudentcouncil.com/offgrounds/
Off-­‐Grounds Housing Scholarship – Due November 18th ·
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The Student Council Scholarship Committee will be awarding
four (4) scholarships, funded by the Off-Grounds Housing
Office, in the amount of $1,000 per recipient.
Recipients will be chosen based on demonstrated financial
need, strength of their essay, academics, and extracurricular
activities.
Apply now! To submit your application, go to:
https://docs.google.com/a/virginia.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?
formkey=dHgwOVdZWk5rcWtIOHpKcVdVdzZOQlE6MQ If
you have any questions, please email: [email protected].
Thanksgiving UVAirBus ·
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Service to Richmond (RIC) and Dulles (IAD) Airports
Leave: Wednesday, November 23rd at 2:00 pm
Return: Sunday, November 27th at 6:00 pm.
Cost (each way): $20 (Richmond); $40 (Dulles)
For more information, see
www.uvastudentcouncil.com/studentservices/initiatives/uvairbus/
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Sponsored by Student Council’s Student Life Committee and
the U.Va parents Committee
Zimride ·
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You can offer or request rides for commutes, road trips, popular
events, and holiday breaks!
Use your UVa NetBadge to log in and check out Zimride!
Integrated with Facebook to make ride-sharing easy for members
of the UVa community.
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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]!
ODOS Website for the Hispanic/Latino Community ·
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Learn about the Peer Mentoring Program and about our
various community CIO’s
See the calendar and useful resource links
http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lhla/
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!
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.
Substance Abuse Awareness Week -­‐ November 12 -­‐ November 18, 2011 80% of fourth-­‐years DO NOT attempt the 4th year 5th. Susan Grossman Memorial Speaker Erica Upshaw: “Keep Friendship Alive” ·
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Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 pm, Maury 209
An honest look at the party culture in which some students
engage.
Get inspired to take action and intervene in dangerous situations.
Hoos in Recovery Panel Discussion ·
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Thursday, Nov. 17, 7:30 pm, Clark 107
Hoos In Recovery is a group of U.Va. students, alumni, faculty and
staff in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction.
Panel with Q&A to follow.
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|* *| Tuesdays 11am-noon at my office and
|* *| Wednesdays 2-2:30pm 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 http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lhla/