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Involvement Information Sessions useful in your Academic Life Events of Interest (including Hispanic Heritage Month) Resources Funding – Scholarships and Grants Job search About this newsletter “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
(mid-1st century AD). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honor and the MRC are hosting a study sessions ·
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Study session to become a support officer
Learn more about the entrance exam and interview process
Clark 108
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TODAY from 7-8pm
http://www.virginia.edu/honor
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Join the University Judiciary Committee or the First Year
Judiciary Committee
Learn more about the entrance exam and interview process
Clark 108
TODAY from 8-9pm
http://www.virginia.edu/ujc
UJC and the MRC are hosting a study session ·
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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
online http://scs.student.virginia.edu/~madison/students/pro
grams/play/getinvolved.html
Volunteer for Day in the Life ·
Contribute your talents to the Charlottesville Community
by working with local public school youth through tutoring
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Please go to
www.virginia.edu/communityrelations/involvement.html to sign
up or direct your questions to [email protected].
Graduate and Professional School Seminar · Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
· Kaleidoscope, Newcomb Hall, 3rd floor
· Get insight and guidance as you prepare to apply to
graduate and professional schools.
· Includes a panel discussion of current graduate students as
well as a presentation by higher education professionals
who can give tips for successful applications to graduate
and professional schools.
· Refreshments will be served
· Sponsored by OAAA and ODOS.
5th year Master Degree Programs at UVa · Monday, September 26th, 2011
· 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 will be served
· Sponsored by OAAA and ODOS.
Jefferson Public Citizens (JPC) Program · Put learning into action
· Information session: September 15th; 4-5pm
· Newcomb Hall 389
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see our website or e-mail us.
Hispanic Heritage Month ·
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September 14th to October 15th!
First Coffee with Darden Business School
Hispanic/Latino students
o Free coffee
o Darden Lobby (Pepsi Forum)
o This Wednesday, September 14th 9:30am
Kickoff
o Games, music, performances and more
o Amphitheater
o This Friday, September 16th 6pm
Conversations
o Address a multitude of issues with fellow students
o Monday, September 19th at 10pm
o South Meeting Room
For the full calendar and details, see the ODOS
community webpage
9/11 Reflection Dialogue ·
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TODAY 9/12
O-hill Forum. 5pm – 6:30pm
An interfaith dialogue centered around the themes of
reflection and growth
Organized by the Muslims Students
Association, Middle Eastern Leadership Council,
Sustained Dialogue, and Diversity Initiatives: Student
Council.
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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 various CIO’s
See the calendar and useful resource links
http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lhla/
Fulbright Grants ·
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Due September 19th
For 3rd and 4th years
Promote international mutual understanding
Contact Katherine Walters at the Center for
Undergraduate Excellence if you are interested in
applying. See the following website
Xerox Minority Scholarship ·
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Due September 30th
Must be pursuing a career in Technology or Technical
fields
Awards range between $1,000-$10,000
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
For US citizens or Permanent Residents Only
http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/whyxerox/scholarship.aspx
Private Scholarships ·
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Student Financial Services keeps a list of private
scholarships that UVA students have earned in the past.
Browse the SFS list and research those which might match
your academic credentials
Also make use of the scholarship search engines that they
recommend on that same link
Alumni Association Scholarships ·
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Unless a geographic region is indicated, the listed
scholarships are open to international students
Deadlines vary. Check often.
For more information, or to receive an application, please
contact Molly Bass at (434) 243-9019 or
[email protected].
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.
UVA has its own recruiter who holds office hours at
University Career Services (Bryant Hall) on Tuesdays and
Thursdays throughout the school year. Make an
appointment by calling the UCS main desk 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/
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 |* |* |*