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Hispanic Heritage Month continues Involvement Academic Information Sessions Events of Interest Resources
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
(mid-1st century AD). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Family Feud with Professors – make Conexiones! ·
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
7pm at Newcomb Hall, 3rd floor - South Meeting Room
Foster relationships between students and faculty
Family Feud consists of two teams competing against
one another to see who has the best answers to an array
of survey questions. Click on this link
Mix and mingle after the game – FREE finger foods and
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beverages
The game depends on YOUR answers. Please take
this survey by Tuesday September 27th.
For the full calendar and details, see the ODOS
community webpage
Darden Leadership Speaker Series ·
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Hispanic Marketing Summit at Darden School of
Business
o Elizabeth Ellers – Executive VP of Corporate
Research – Univision Communications. See
attached bio.
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
6pm in Classroom 50 at Darden
Sponsored by the Hispanic American Network at Darden
(HAND) in association with the Marketing Club and the
Leadership Speaker Series.
Still DREAMing ·
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Monday, October 3rd
7pm in Nau 101
Learn about the DREAM Act and its impact on YOU!
There will be advocates, lawyers and DREAMers present
with a reception to follow.
Latinos on the Lawn ·
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
5pm Tour of the Lawn from the Latino
perspective. 6pm Reception in Garden V.
Learn how to apply to live on the Lawn! Dive through
the history of the impact Latinos have made on this
historic site.
Flavors! ·
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
7pm at the Student Activities Building (SAB)
FREE event showcases amazing dance performances
from more than 5 talented groups!
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Give admissions presentations about U.Va to prospective
students and their families on Saturday and Sunday
mornings, January-April. Deadline for submission of the attached application is
September 27 at 5 p.m. Applications should be no longer than one typewritten
page. Please email completed applications to Jordan Katyal: [email protected] Join Dialogue across UVA ·
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Small dialogue groups of faculty, staff, and students will
meet bi-weekly in five sessions this fall semester with
the intention of defining and furthering a "caring
community" amongst all members of the University.
Register to participate by Tuesday, September 27.
Become a SARA Hotline Volunteer ·
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.
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]
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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.
5th year Master Degree Programs at UVa · TODAY: September 26th, 2011, 6pm.
· Kaleidoscope, Newcomb Hall, 3rd floor
· Learn about opportunities available for Master Degree
Programs during a 5th year of study
· Especially relevant to those doing any mentoring to others
· Programs represented are:
o Batten School of Public Policy
o McIntire School’s Masters’ Programs
o Masters of Public Health Program
o Curry School, Masters in Teaching
o Engineering
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Sponsored by OAAA and ODOS. RSVP by emailing
[email protected]
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Semester at Sea · 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
Engaging “Other” With Authenticity – a talk ·
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Tuesday, September 27, 4-5 pm,
Kaleidoscope, Newcomb Hall
Rosalyn Berne, Associate Professor, School of
Engineering and Applied Science
This is part of a series. Register by clicking here
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
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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
Ext., Charlottesville, VA)
For questions contact the facilitator, Phil Storey at
[email protected].
Interested in teaching? Learn about the 5th year Master’s in
Education option · Tuesday, October 4th, 4:00 p.m.
· Bavaro Hall, Main Level
Pre-commerce students · Get your questions answered. Find out how to be best
prepared for admission!
· Pre-Comm Info Session is Friday, Oct. 21st at 2 p.m.
· Room 120 of Robertson.
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Julie Roa – Your ODOS Coordinator 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]!
ODOS Website for the Hispanic/Latino Community ·
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Learn about the various CIO’s
See the calendar and useful resource links
http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lhla/
Doughnuts with the Deans ·
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First year students: 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!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This newsletter focuses on opportunities that involve leadership, research, internships, scholarships, community service, jobs, grants, involvement, and more resources for you. To unsubscribe, please visit https://lists.virginia.edu/sympa and click unsubscribe on your individual class list. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Julie Roa Program Coordinator for Multicultural Student Services Office of the Dean of Students University of Virginia ____________________________________________________ *| Office hours:
|* *| 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