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Awards and Recognitions Peer Mentoring Program (meet the 2012-­‐13 exec team) Funding, Scholarships and Grants Involvement on Grounds Job Search Resources
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca
(mid-1st century AD). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nominate for the Pablo Davis Award ·
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.
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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.
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 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!
Join the Focus Group on PMP ·
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Have you been a mentor or mentee? Do you have
suggestions or thoughts to share about this Dean of
Students Program?
Come to a PMP Focus Group on March 12th at 8pm at
Gibson 211!
As we work to strengthen the program, we’re interested in
your feedback. Hope to see you there.
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Get to know the new board ·
Each executive member has access to varied communities
within the Hispanic/Latino population at UVa. Make use
of their connections!
They’re each interested in hearing your
suggestions. Approach them!
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Acade
mic Year 2012-­‐
13 Name Background Academic or Affinity Plan email Languages Rebecca Grande Third Peru Biology and Physics Fourth Guatemala & Northern Virginia Math, Cognitive Sci with French Minor Irma Corado rcg9fs@virginia
.edu Spanish, French, Japanese and English imc3pm@virgi
nia.edu Spanish, French and English Fernando Mercado Third Bolivia & Northern Virginia History and Foreign Affairs fm4ra@virginia
.edu English and Spanish Second Mexico & California Pre-­‐Civil Engineer anl3be@virgini
a.edu Spanish and English Third Ecuador & New Jersey Econ and Foreign Affairs kjc5hg@virgini
a.edu English Amalia Nataly Luque Karla Castro 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!
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.
Kennan Academical Village Endowment ·
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Up to $4,000 in funds for research projects that increase
public understanding of the Academical Village.
Please visit the website for more information.
Application deadline: March 14.
Funding unpaid internship opportunities ·
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University Career Services keeps a list of funding sources
at http://www.career.virginia.edu/internship/funding.php
Be sure to check out the Parents Committee Internship
Grants for $3,000 each and the Larry Simpson scholarship
of $2,000!
Latino Families Study ·
Seeking bilingual Spanish-speaking Research Assistants
for Late Spring and/or Summer 2012.
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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.
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!
Join the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) ·
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Peer educators help promote awareness, provide
educational outreach and serve as accessible resources for
fellow students
Address the issues of alcohol and other drug abuse in the
University community
Apply online by March 13th by following that link
Spring Blast Planning Committee ·
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Spring Blast is the Open House for admitted
Hispanic/Latino students
The Outreach staff in Admission needs your help
Email [email protected] if interested
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!
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
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. Note that they are canceled for Monday, March
12th
I’m also very available by appointment. Email me at
[email protected]!
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|* *| Thursdays 3pm-3:30pm 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/