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“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
(mid-1st century AD). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Right to Education Workshop · Saturday, Nov 19th, 9am – 3:30pm at the Jefferson Scholars Building
· FREE LUNCH + great discussion
· A public forum or town hall meeting to bring service providers, families and other stakeholders together to talk about ·
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issues/concerns/ challenges and existing resources specific to the refugees, immigrants and undocumented migrants here in Charlottesville.
We’d like to see you there especially if you are yourself an immigrant or refugee
Please volunteer for translation! RSVP to [email protected]
2nd Years: Nice Dinner, Great Conversations, Lasting Relationships ·
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Nov. 9th in Alumni Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Second Year Dinner Series connects YOU with professors
from a wide variety of disciplines, with the goal of fostering
relationships, making connections, and having good conversation
over a warm meal.
The committee organizing it would really like to increase diversity
in their conversation
Please sign up here: http://uva2014.com/dinner-series/
Diversity and Leadership Networking Reception for international students ·
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Nov 10th, 5:30 – 7:30
Kaleidoscope Room, Newcomb Hall
Get involved in student government and interest groups!
Please RSVP by November 8, Tuesday.
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Saturday, November 5. 11:00 - 4:00
National Radio Astronomy Headquarters, 520 Edgemont
Road in Charlottesville.
Meant to bring more Latinos into Science and
Astronomy. They can probably use volunteers for
translation
Click here for flyers in English and Spanish. Also see
Charlottesville Astronomy Festival –Family Event in English and Spanish: ·
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Website.
Workshop on restoring your sleep · Get information about healthy sleep behaviors from
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
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[email protected].
Understanding Families and the Experience of Heightened Immigration Enforcement ·
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Thursday, November 10. 10:00 – 11:30
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
Ext., Charlottesville, VA)
President Sullivan hosts a Holiday Open House ·
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December 8th 3pm-6pm
Mingle with UVa’s president at her home on Carr’s Hill
You’re invited!
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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? See
http://www.uvastudentcouncil.com/offgrounds/
Learn about your Housing Options ·
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
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Chats occur on the following dates: o November 8th o November 16th o November 29th o December 1st ·
For directions or questions, contact Jason Puryear
([email protected])
STEM or Architecture majors – please help UVa to recruit! ·
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November 8th. Old Cabell Hall
Two shifts available: 9:45am-11am and 1:00pm-2:45pm.
Admission program on STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math) and Design (Architecture) at UVa
To participate, contact Danny at [email protected].
Please include your name, major, and year in your email.
Wanna be an Ambassador for UVA? · Unigo.com is the web’s largest resource of candid
reviews, videos and photos - all created by current
college students
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You are invited to create an account, answer a few
questions and ensure that UVA is represented correctly!
Substance Abuse Awareness Week -­‐ November 12 -­‐ November 18, 2011 80% of fourth-­‐years DO NOT attempt the 4th year 5th. 20th Annual 4th Year 5K Run/Walk ·
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Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:00 am, Nameless Field
For more information on registration:
http://www.virginia.edu/studenthealth/peer/5k.html
Proceeds benefit the Leslie Baltz Foundation for Art History or
Studio Art scholarships. Sponsored by Student Health’s Peer
Health Educators.
Fourth-­‐Year Dunkin’ Donuts Breakfast ·
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Monday, Nov. 14, 8:30am-11:15 am, Pavilion V
Free donuts, OJ & coffee while they last!
Fourth-years who pledge not to attempt the 4th year 5th will
receive a free shirt and a stadium cup (while supplies last).
Sponsored by ADAPT, the Student Athlete Mentors (SAM), and
the 2012 Trustees. Funded by the Parents Committee and SAM.
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 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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$20,000 for sustainable initiatives around grounds · Any student, student organization, faculty, or staff member can
apply.
All funds need to be dispersed this year, therefore grants will be
awarded to multiple projects.
Green Initiatives for Tomorrow (GIFT) committee from Student
Council
Info Session, Nov 8th, 6pm in Clark Hall, Room 107
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Gray-­‐Carrington Memorial Scholarship ·
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A high honor at UVa
Supports a student in his or her graduating year
Based on Personal Integrity, Achievement, Leadership and
Humility
Nominate by Friday, Nov 11th, 5pm by emailing
[email protected]
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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
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teams of three to five members to conduct researchservice 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.
Pre-­‐med? looking for paid internship? · University of Missouri, Summer Research Internship
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May 30, 2012 – Friday, July 29, 2012
Read info here: http://medicine.missouri.edu/internship/
Apply by Feb. 17, 2012
Dean of Students Internship – La Gala, Alumni Relations ·
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Watch for the application to come soon
Take the opportunity to reach out to Hispanic/Latino
alumni
Build and strengthen your network!
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Passionate about Access to College? Job for 4th years · Info session: Tuesday, November 8, 2011. 7:30-­‐8:30 PM
· Peabody Hall Auditorium
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Two-year Americorps program that places recent UVA
graduates into high schools and community colleges
across the state. 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.
Find out more by calling UCS 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/
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