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“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
(mid-1st century AD). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply to become a mentor for the Dean of Students’ Hispanic/Latino Peer Mentoring Program ·
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Peer Mentors are a resource for incoming students. The
program is student-led and professionally coordinated
Applications are here and are due THIS SUNDAY March
18th
Interviews will be held the following week
Training for mentors will be on March 31st
PMP is a great way to meet people, build community and
have fun!
Nominate for the Pablo Davis Award ·
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This award seeks to identify a University of Virginia staff
member, Alum or faculty member whose work has
contributed significantly to the Hispanic/Latino
community.
Nominee can be a member of the greater Charlottesville
community or of the University
Attached is the nomination form.
Email to [email protected] by March 18th.
Echols Scholars Program • The Echols Scholars Program allows enrolled first-­‐year students to apply for Echols status. For benefits and info see: http://college.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/echols • Application is here and deadline is: March 30, 2012 INROADS Summer Program Internships ·
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If you are interested in a career in marketing, sales, health,
retail store management, business, engineering, computers
or information sciences, this could be your opportunity!
Submit an application, resume, transcripts and complete a
candidate assessment to
http://www.inroads.org/students/apply-online
Application Deadline: March 31, 2012
Morgan Stanley -­‐ Early Insight Program ·
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Morgan Stanley offers second semester freshmen and sophomores from all majors an opportunity to explore the financial services industry and become familiar with the firm's business and culture. Will take place on Thurs. April 5,2012
Registration Deadline: TODAY March 16, 2012
For details, please visit www.morganstanley.com/ careers
Islam Awareness Month 2012 See Attached Flier ·
Speaking Islam: A Dialogue with Your Muslim
Neighbors
Tuesday, March 20th—7-­‐9 PM—Clark 108 ·
Thinking Islam: “30 Days” as a Muslim
Thursday, March 22nd—7-­‐9 PM—Amphitheater ·
Living Islam: A Journey to Mecca
Wednesday, March 28th—10 AM-­‐5 PM—Amphitheater ·
Tasting Islam: Fast-a-thon Dinner
Monday, April 2nd—7-­‐9 PM—Ern Commons (will be collecting canned goods to donate to Emergency Food Bank!) Arts Madness · March 12th - March 20th.
· A celebration of U.Va.'s vibrant arts and culture scene,
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featuring a myriad of CIO performances, a career fair, an
art show and auction, short courses, and so much more!
Join us for an art celebration unlike any other!
www.virginia.edu/arts/artsmadness, follow us
on Twitter and like us on Facebook!
Spring Blast – Admission Open House ·
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Spring Blast is the Open House for admitted
Hispanic/Latino students
The Outreach staff in Admission needs your help to recruit
a more diverse class!
Spring Fling Weekend is April 13th- 14th, and the prospective students
will sleep over the night of Friday the 13th.
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Please HOST a
student overnight!
Email [email protected] if interested
Big Sister & Facilitator Applications are Being Accepted Now! ·
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Be a Big Sister with YWLP for the 2012-2013 school
year!!! Connect with a middle school girl and join a
community of leaders.
Earn course credit for it. Have done it before? Apply to to
be a YWLP Group Facilitator!
Contact Melissa Levy at 924-9732 or [email protected]
for application and details.
Deadline: Monday, March 19
Flash Seminars ·
Flash Seminars are one-time classes on exciting topics that
react and respond to the world around us.
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small, informal settings. See
http://www.engageuva.com/category/flash-seminars/
Research Symposium ·
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Researchers of all disciplines: showcase your research!
12th Annual, student-run, university-wide symposium.
Please visit uvaurn.com for more information and the
application or contact Se Jeong (swj3af) or Sarah Smith
(ses6eu) with questions
Rotunda Restoration Ball ·
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The rotunda needs restoration! The Jeff Society is hosting
a ball to raise funds
March 24th! For tickets, check out RestoreUVA.com, or contact
Colette Martin at [email protected].
It will be held in a large tent between Peabody Hall and the
Range. It will be a night of music, celebration and good
old-fashioned fun
Latino Families Study ·
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Seeking bilingual Spanish-speaking Research Assistants
for Late Spring and/or Summer 2012.
Professors Amanda Kibler and Natalia Palacios (Curry
School, UVA) are conducting an ethnographic study of
Latino parents of preschool children and their home
language and literacy practices.
Visit a family once a week (for 2 hours) over a 6-week time
period. Work with up to 5 families, depending on
scheduling.
Write Prof. Kibler ([email protected]) with a short
statement of interest and CV to apply.
Pilot Program seeks volunteers for beginner students of Spanish ·
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Looking for enthusiastic Spanish speakers to help out with
an exciting new pilot program for beginners of Spanish
Place: the International Center
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Time: Saturdays April 7 and 14, from 1-4 p.m., with a
possible additional one hour commitment in between
sessions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to practice your skills with
beginners and will also be a great addition to your resume.
If you are interested, please email Pamela Rini at
[email protected].
3rd annual Public Service Conference ·
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Interested in helping others? Learn more at this Innovation
and Public Service Conference
When: Friday, April 13th, Noon-7pm
Where: Newcomb Hall Earn three academic credits!
Study Abroad through exCHANGE ·
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exCHANGE offers two and four week programs in Prague,
Panama, and Rome during the summer
For the international students in the associations, our
Institute gives generous scholarships to students from
developing countries!
For further info, see http://www.globalleaders.info/
Fridays at Casa Bolivar – Club Telenovela ·
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Every Friday, meet at the Spanish House to watch a
Telenovela with friends!
Great way to practice Spanish
Often there are free snacks and drinks!
Bolivar Network (Hispanic/Latino Alumni) -­‐ Book Scholarship ·
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$450-500 award.
Applications are due by Monday, March 27,
2012. Application is attached!
Submit app and questions to Peter Rios (SEAS '09),
Scholarship Committee Chair of the Bolívar Network (BN),
at [email protected]
IMP Society Service Fellowship ·
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$1000 toward a sustained community service effort that
will directly IMPact the University and/or the
Charlottesville community
Send a proposal to tinyurl.com/IMPservice by Sunday
March 18th at midnight. Include a short intro, a full plan
describing the project and its long-term benefits and a
description of how this grant will help including a budget
and a timeline.
email [email protected] with any questions
International Students – Learn about this scholarship! ·
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$1,500 will be awarded to a fourth-year international
student who demonstrates academic merit and devotion to
humanity through the commitment of time and energy to
community-based service projects
Get information from the application or e-mail
[email protected]
Applications due March 16th!
Deans Scholarships and Small Research Grants ·
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The College of Arts & Sciences is sponsoring over 40
scholarships available to all levels of undergraduate
students.
The application deadline is Friday, March 16, 2012.
For more information please visit
http://college.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/scholarships.
ACCIAC Fellows in Creativity and Innovation Award ·
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Award through the Provost’s Office and the Center for
Undergraduate Excellence
Create and submit short videos documenting their research,
scholarly, or creative projects. A panel of judges will select
up to 6 projects to receive $2,000 awards.
All majors are welcome to apply. For more information
visit http://www.virginia.edu/cue/acciac/
Application Deadline: March 26, 2012
Senator Warner’s Public Leadership Award – up to $3,000 ·
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This undergraduate research award will be given to a thirdyear student who seeks future election to public office.
The application can be found here. For more information,
please e-mail [email protected].
Application deadline: March 19, noon
$2,000 ACCIAC Award · To showcase the creativity and innovation of U.Va.
undergraduates. Funded by the Atlantic Coast Conference
Inter-University Academic Collaborative (ACCIAC)
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Create and submit short videos documenting your research,
scholarly or creative projects.
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For more information, please visit the website.
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Submission deadline: March 26.
Retis/Otis Fund scholarship ·
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A one-time scholarship of $5,000 to a gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) student and/or a
student who has demonstrated a willingness to advance the
rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ community.
Application and Recommendation Form Available at:
http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/site/c.ikITLcMTJtE/b.29022
95/k.90F2/Scholarship.htm
Parents Committee Internship Grant, $3,000 · Application Deadline: March 26, 2012 @ 12 noon
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For public service summer internships (Current 2nd and 3rd
years)
$3,000
See:
http://www.career.virginia.edu/internship/parentsprogram.p
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16 awards are available! All academic majors will be
considered.
University Career Services keeps a list of funding sources
at http://www.career.virginia.edu/internship/funding.php
Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship · $2,000 need and merit-based award
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4th year College of Arts and Sciences student who has
secured an unpaid summer internship in any career field
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Sponsored by Betty Shotton, CLAS ‘74
Deadline for applying: April 2nd, 2012
For more such funding opportunities see
http://www.career.virginia.edu/internship/funding.php
Research Assistants on Social Policy ·
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MDRC is an organization that seeks to provide reliable
evidence, in a well communicated manner so as to make an
important difference in social policy.
They are looking for Research Assistants for their LowWage Workers and Communities policy area which focuses
on improving the lives of low-wage workers and families.
Be part of a multi-disciplinary team developing evaluation
research on current social policy issues. Summer job: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ·
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JKCF is a non-profit organization based in Northern
Virginia
seeking two full-time assistants and some RA’s to work
with the Young Scholars & Higher Education programs
See attached position summaries for more information
Financial Aid ·
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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT – If you expect to receive
financial aid, this year you MUST apply by the deadline,
otherwise you WILL NOT be eligible for it!
Deadline this year: April 30th
If you miss this deadline, there is NO AID for you. Let me
know if you encounter any obstacles or issues
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
Find an archive of all our past newsletters!
http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents/lhla/
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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!
I usually have Office Hours. See my signature below.
I’m also very available by appointment. Email me at
[email protected]!
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