Connections

ENGAGE

Undergraduate Research Symposium
April 18, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Newcomb Hall.
Come see what UVA students have been pursuing in research and creative inquiry over the past year. There will be oral and poster presentations throughout the day. All are welcome! View the full schedule.

Annual Scoper Lecture: ‘Know Better’ with David Brooks
April 21, 3 – 4 p.m., Old Cabell Hall.
David Brooks will deliver the third annual Scoper Lecture in Christian Thought. Brooks will speak on ‘Know Better: Deepening the Bonds of Communal Life,’ drawing on the themes of his new book, ‘How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen’ and exploring his sources in Christian thought. Purchase livestream tickets (in person sold out).

Africa Day 2024 Díámọ́ndì
April 21, 6:30 p.m., Jefferson Theatre.
Join us for a night of dynamic performances that highlight Africa's spirit, resilience, and cultural dynamism in your BEST traditional or formal wear. Africa Day 2024 "Díámọ́ndì: Africa, Land of Diamonds" will be showcase Africa's rich traditions, music, dance, and heritage.

theCourseForum Spring 24 Review Drive
April 22 – May 17
Each review you submit from April 22 – May 17 on the Course Forum with the hashtag #tCFS24 will earn you one entry into a raffle to win 1 of 4 $25 gift cards! Not only will you have a chance to win a prize, but your review will also help other students make informed decisions about their courses. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your voice heard.

Hoos Grateful 2024
April 24, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Amphitheatre (rain date April 25).
Join UVA Advancement for our annual celebration of gratitude. You’ll learn about impacts of philanthropy across Grounds, write thank you notes, and/or make short videos to thank our donors who helped make your UVA experience great. Carpe Donut will provide freshly made sweet treats for participants!

Hoos Got a Moment with Dean Cedric Rucker
April 25, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., walkway outside Shannon and Special Collections libraries.
Spend a bit of time with Dean of Students Cedric Rucker and share what’s going on in your life as a student.

FIRST-YEARS

First-Year Focus Group
April 18, 2 – 3 p.m.,
#UVA27! Do you have feedback on programming or residential support for first-years at UVA? Join us for our FINAL focus group for the year at the Housing & Residence Life office (at Gibbons House). We would love to hear about your first-year experience. Not only will refreshments be provided, all participants will be entered into a raffle to win big prizes such as AirPods or a Nintendo Switch!

First-Year Last Stretch Relaxation and Self-Care
April 19, 2:30 – 5 p.m., Gooch/Dillard Outdoor Area.
#UVA27! You have one more chance this semester to connect with other first-years at our signature event series. Take a moment at this event for self-care before finals. We invite you to come relax, create crafts, and spend time with therapy dog April Sweetie! We hope to see you there!

BE WELL

Hoos Cooking Celebrates MENA Heritage Month
April 18, 5 – 6 p.m., Student Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen.
We're celebrating Middle Eastern/North African Heritage Month, featuring one of our most popular menus, Mediterranean Grain Bowls. Taste fresh herbs from our garden and warm spices used to season roasted chickpeas atop ancient grains with a tangy dressing. Menu is vegetarian, vegan option (contains optional sour cream/yogurt); gluten-free adaptable (contains wheat, can sub quinoa). Registration required. Cost: $10 for students, $15 for faculty/staff, or use our Food Security Fund.

Taste of Home Pop Up Dinner
April 20, 6 – 8 p.m., Student Health and Wellness Center rooms 100A-101B.
Join us for a pop-up dinner where we will be featuring Chef Neta and Indonesian food. 100% of the ticket sales will be going to aid in Gaza. Tickets can be purchased on our website, taste-of-home.org, and will be on a sliding scale system with a minimum amount of $13. Follow our instagram @tasteofhomecville for updates on the event, such as the menu and a chef spotlight.

Free Meal Prep Classes
April 19, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m., Student Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen.
April 25, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Student Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen.
Join the Office for Sustainability at the UVA Teaching Kitchen to learn how to meal prep. We’ll be teaching you the basics of grocery planning, composting, and preventing food waste. Spots are limited – register ASAP!
Register for April 19, featuring locally sourced produce to make easy brunch recipes
Register for April 25, featuring stir fry from locally sourced products

Finding Mental Health Care Providers in the Community Workshop
May 8, 1 – 2 p.m., virtual.
Whether you are a current or graduating student seeking care in your community (Charlottesville or anywhere in the U.S.), this workshop is for you! We’ll discuss insurance benefits and how to identify and connect with a mental health provider who’s right for you.

Learn to Crochet this Summer with Student Health and Wellness
June 21 – July 19.
Want to learn how to crochet? Crochet Class for Beginners in the SHW Art Room Class will be held June 21 – July 19 on Fridays from 1:30 – -3 p.m. This class is free and open to all UVA undergraduate students returning for the fall 2024 semester. Participants should plan to attend all classes since skills build from week to week. No experience is necessary, and supplies will be provided.

JOBS

Student Health and Wellness Hiring for Summer and Fall 2024
Apply via Handshake.
Student Health and Wellness is hiring for the following roles: Stall Seat Journal Graphic Designer, Social Media Marketing Intern, Teaching Kitchen Assistants, and Teaching Kitchen Facilitator. Learn more and apply by visiting our website!

Application Open: Instructional Assistant for the Summer Workplace English Program
Rolling deadline throughout April, apply today.
The Center for American English Language & Culture’s (CAELC) Summer Workplace English Program provides important English language practice for UVA Facilities Management employees. Instructional Assistants (IAs) guide weekly English sessions for small groups of learners, offering ongoing support and encouragement throughout the five-week program (July 9 – August 7). The program includes weekly sessions held Tuesdays (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.) and Wednesdays (noon – 2 p.m.) on Grounds. IAs participate in one or both sessions.

CAREERS

State/Local Government Alumni Drop-Ins: Leslie Blaser
April 18, noon – 1 p.m., virtual.

First Years: Paving Your Path[way]
April 19, noon – 1:30 p.m., Bryant Hall, Career Center conference room.

Consulting Case Interview Prep Workshop
April 19, 2 – 3 p.m., 1515 Dance Studio.

Local Law Panel
April 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Bryant Hall.

ARTS

AcHOOstics Spring Concert
April 18, 8 – 10 p.m., McLeod Hall.
The AcHOOstics will be hosting their spring concert on April 18. Student tickets are $8 when prepaid and $10 at the door.

Making Noise in the Library Presents: The Dale Avenue Band
April 19, 1 p.m., Music Library, Old Cabell Hall, free.
The Dale Avenue Band brings hot club-style jazz, 1930s pop standards, and stylish original compositions to life. George Davis and Pete Vigour (guitars), Kristin Hauge (violin), Jim Howe (drums), Dan Sebring (lap steel and violin), and Susan Weiner (string bass) approach their music in the spirit of fun! Come join them "On the Sunny Side of the Street" under "Blue Skies," in the Music Library. Refreshments will be served.

New Dominions' Spring Concert: ‘Survivor: The New Dominion’
April 19, 8 p.m., Chem 402, student tickets $8.
The New Dominions are proud to present a night of beautiful a cappella music, laughter, and emotions as we send off our graduating fourth-years. Be e on the lookout for hidden immunity idols as you never know what advantage they might bring you.

Dance Fest by First Year Council
April 20, 3 – 5 p.m., Newcomb Ballroom.
Free dance and a cappella showcase celebrating International Dance and Song Day. Featuring the University Salsa Club, University Dance Club, Swing, Ballroom Dance Club, Ektaal, and Hoos in the Stairwell. Hosted by First Year Council with College Council. All are welcome.

SPICMACAY's Indian Classical Night
April 20, 6 – 9 p.m., McLeod Hall, Fenwick Auditorium.
Come enjoy a night of Indian classical song and dance, hosted by SPICMACAY @ UVA! Admission is free and open to all!

UVA Cello Ensemble Recital
April 21, 12:30 p.m., Rotunda Dome Room, free.
Students from the UVA studio of Adam Carter will present a recital of cello ensemble music. Performers include Rudy Lampitt, Isabelle Marsh, Lynn Park, Elliott Renenger, Hannah Russell, and Jordan Wood. They will be performing movements from Bruch's Kol Nidrei, Brahms' Sonata in E minor, Elgar's Cello Concerto, Haydn's Cello Concerto in C, Popper's Hungarian Rhapsody, and Kabalevsky's Cello Concerto in G minor.

UVA Wind Ensemble
April 22, 7:30 p.m., Hunter Smith Band Building (and livestreamed), free.
The University of Virginia Wind Ensemble conducted by Director of Bands Elliott Tackitt will perform Celebration by Adolphus Hailstork, Desert Sage by Michael Markowski, O Cool is the Valley by Vincent Persichetti, Tirana by Carol Barnett, Beneath from Immersion by Alex Shapiro, and Dance No. 1 from Jazz Suite No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich. This free event is open to the public and will be livestreamed as well.

TALKS

‘Bipartisan Solutions in Congress’
April 19, 11 a.m., in person and virtual.
Former members of Congress Barbara Comstock and L.F. Payne explore innovative approaches to fostering dialogue and compromise across the aisle with Miller Center Director and CEO William Antholis. They will uncover practical strategies for increasing bipartisanship and breaking through political gridlock. This event is part of the Tom Tom Festival 2024 and will be held in person at the CODE Building in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. Purchase tickets.

‘Japan's Imperial Borderlands: Case Studies from Taiwan and Korea’
April 19, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., Monroe 130.
The UVA East Asia Center will be hosting a joint panel presentation with Seiji Shirane, assistant professor of history at the City College of New York, and Joseph Seeley, assistant professor at the University of Virginia. The event is free and open to the public.

Tom Tom Festival: Psychedelics and Meditation; Science of Psychedelics
April 20, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Downtown Mall.
The Contemplative Sciences Center’s Michael Sheehy will be speaking on two panels at the 2024 Tom Tom Festival on April 20 at the Together Conference: "Psychedelics and Meditation - Philosophical and Cultural Perspectives" and "Science of Psychedelics - What’s Next In Charlottesville."

REMINDERS

Apply Today for the SCHEV Student Advisory Committee
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia invites rising third-year students to apply to serve on its Student Advisory Committee, which consists of student representatives from public and private colleges and universities as well as community colleges in the Commonwealth. The committee meets at least twice annually to advise the council on important issues affecting students statewide. Members serve a one-year term, with the possibility of reappointment for subsequent terms. Serving on the committee provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on higher education in Virginia while developing leadership skills and networking with fellow students and education leaders.

UVA's Office for Sustainability: Join us for Earth Month Events
April 1-30, 40-plus events on Grounds and beyond.
Happy April and Earth Month! Are you ready to celebrate our shared planet? Each year, UVA Sustainability partners with organizations across UVA and the Charlottesville area community to host a myriad of celebrations from clean-ups, clothing swaps, book talks and workshops to e-bike demos, garden days, and more. There is something for everyone. Mark your calendars, share the info, and we’ll see you there!