Index I.
Peer Mentoring Program II.
Involvement on Grounds III.
Job Search IV.
Internships V.
Celebrate Awareness VI.
Explore Careers VII. Funding, Scholarships and Grants VIII. Awards and Recognitions IX.
Resources
“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 ·
Peer Mentors are a resource for incoming students. The
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program is student-led and professionally coordinated
Applications are here and are due March 18th
Interviews will be held the following week
PMP is a great way to meet people, build community and
have fun!
So You Think You Can Dance -­‐ PMP Edition ·
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Saturday, February 25th at O’hill Forum
Learn dance steps from a professional dance instructor
Partner up! Represent your house and compete for points
ARE YOU READY?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMg8v4nzIJg&feature=
youtu.be
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
Apply to be on Class Council ·
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Help plan events for your class
Great way to gain leadership experience
Applications can be found online. For more information, email [email protected]
Take a fun short course! ·
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Poker, Piano, Wine Tasting and more
See www.UVAUPC.com for a listing and more info
Classes start in late February / early March
AP Challenge Program 2012 Residential Counselor Positions (paid) ·
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AP Challenge Program is an academic, UVa residential
program between June 15-23, 2012 for high school
students
Counselors supervise and mentor students (grades 10-12)
24 hours/day (including eating meals with students and live
with them in a dorm setting.
Apply by February 22, 2012
For information, contact Melody Roberts at
[email protected]
Be a Summer Guide (paid) ·
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Want to stay in Charlottesville this summer? Need a job that pays? Like talking about UVA? Work for the Office of Undergraduate Admission!
Introduce visitors to the University and make friends – all for $9.50/hr
Work from mid-­‐May through the end of August giving tours, providing information and helping the Admission ·
Office during the busy summer months
Apply by Friday, March 2nd at 5pm here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/summerguide2012
University Internship Program ·
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UIP combines academic instruction and work experience in
an applied setting under the supervision of UIP liaisons,
faculty members and field sponsors
Applications are due on February 24th
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.
Black History Month 2012 ·
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Friday, February 17, 2012 - Black History Bowl. Forum at
O'Hill. 4pm
Friday, February 24, 2012 - Step It Up presents" Portraits in
Color" Newcomb Hall Ballroom. 7pm
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Black Voices' Winter
Benefit Concert. 7pm. Location TBD
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - Black History Month
Closing Ceremony. Newcomb Hall Ballroom. 7pm
Celebrate Every Body Week 2012 ·
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FREE Body Groove class at the AFC on February 22 at
4:30pm
Donate Jeans at the Jeans Exchange in Newcomb between 11am-­‐ 2pm on Feb 20-­‐24th and get a FREE Body Positive t-­‐
shirt. (donated items will support the Shelter for Help in Emergency).
Help a friend who is struggling with disordered eating. For
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visit http://www.virginia.edu/studenthealth/EDEC/help.html t
o watch a short informational video.
Help spread messages of body positivity by complementing friends on who they are not how they look, practicing positive self-­‐talk, and appreciating your body for everything it does!
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice ·∙ The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be on the UVA campus to discuss careers in the field of community organizing with students interested in empowering their communities and working for social change. ·∙ Thursday, February 23 at 5:30pm at St. Paul Memorial Church (across from the rotunda) ·
Please RSVP if you are interested by contacting Erica
Horton at [email protected] or calling 785.841.2680
with your name, phone #, email address and year in school
Virginia-­‐North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance Summer Research Program ·
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The VA-NC Alliance hosts this research program here on
grounds for 10-12 undergraduate students
The experience is here on Grounds from June 3-July 28,
2012
For more information please visit www.virginia.edu/amp
Applications are due on March 1st
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!
Double Hoo Research Grants ·
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Pursue a joint research project in any field with a graduate
student and a faculty advisor!
Awards of up to $5,000 will be made to support research
conducted from summer 2012 to spring 2013.
See the Center for Undergraduate Excellence for more info
here
http://www.virginia.edu/cue/research_opportunities.php?go
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Submit applications by Feb 20th at noon
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!
Nominate a rising 4th year for the Lawn Room 15 West – Gus Blagden Room ·
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The Gus Blagden Room is known as the “good guy room”
See criteria here and nominate a friend!
Nominations due TODAY Thursday, Feb 16th
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards ·
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Nominate a student for the “unsung hero” award
Email Julie Caruccio to [email protected] by
February 20th with your nomination
The Distinguished Student Award ·
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Nominate a student to recognize him/her for leadership in
the University community
Email Julie Caruccio to [email protected] by
February 25th with your nomination
Preparing for the FAFSA: Workshop ·
Filing the FAFSA
o Wednesday, February 29, 6 PM
o Location: Clark Hall 107
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be
intimidating and a confusing form. Come get help from an
expert! Bring a laptop and follow along online if you would
like.
Please do RSVP to help us ensure there is plenty of food! Sponsored
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QuestScholars
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/
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]!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 (Spring 2012):
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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/