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OAAA E-Weekly October 3, 2023
Quote of the Week
“You have to be consistent. You have to be yourself. You have to be committed to what you're doing. You have to not be afraid to be ambitious.” – Roxane Gay
Schedule a Meeting with a Dean
In addition to the cultural programs we host, each Dean is available to meet with students to provide one-on-one support (i.e., academic, social, and emotional) to all our students.
Hello all! This is Ms. Carter with the affirmation of the week:
“I listen to my intuition and trust my inner guide because that is going to take me closer to what makes me truly happy.”
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Fall 2023 Academic Calendar
Tuesday, October 17
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (Use SIS)
Friday, November 3 – Sunday, November 5
Family Weekend (Go to Family Weekend)
Tuesday, November 7
Election Day - No Classes
OAAA Alumni Engagement
Name: Cameron Stokes
Hometown: Portsmouth, VA
Year/Major: 2019 - Youth & Social Innovation and Psychology
Current Occupation: Analyst at Watershed Advisors
Wisdom/Advice: It may not all make sense now, but it will, and when it does, it's going to be great. Four years post-graduation, what I once thought were mistakes and wasted time during undergrad are the same decisions that led me to my dream position and provided me with experiences along the way that I couldn't even have dreamed of.
Favorite OAAA memory: My favorite OAAA memory involves sitting around the table and engaging in conversations about various hot topics during Black Friday. I met many people at that table, one of whom would eventually become my wife.
Expanding one's vocabulary and learning new words can bring numerous benefits. Here is one key advantage:
Greater Cultural Understanding: Language is deeply connected to culture. Gaining insights into different customs, traditions, and ways of thinking can be enhanced by learning new words. This promotes cross-cultural understanding and empathy.
Word of the Week:
vicissitude
noun [vi·cis·si·tude]
a change or variation occurring in the course of something
Student Spotlight: Jordan Giles
Jordan Giles is a Fourth-Year majoring in Engineering Science and minoring in Applied Mathematics in the School of Engineering from Ashburn, Virginia. Jordan is very active within the University community. She is a Peer Advisor in the Office of African-American Affairs (OAAA) Peer Advisor Program, President and Discipleship coordinator of OneWay, the Diversity Chair of the engineering fraternity Theta Tau, and Head of Finance at the UVA Community Food Pantry. She is also a member of Runway at UVA and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at the University of Virginia. After graduation, Jordan will be working at PwC as a Risk consultant in Health Industries in New York City.
Dear OAAA Family & Friends,
I would like to give a special shoutout to Zeta Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. for hosting this past Friday!
This Friday will be a fun packed Black Friday Birthday Bash. We will be celebrating all the October birthdays so come join us for food, fellowship & fun!
I look forward to seeing you this Friday!
Jeffery C. Smith, II,
Assistant Dean
Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder
Vol. 14 10.3.2023 FALL BREAK
Remember: Taking time to rest is essential for your well-being.
Upcoming UVA Events, Learning & Services
Wellness Wednesday
Join the Contemplative Sciences Center for the Women’s Center’s Weekly Wellness Wednesday Giveaway October 4, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Women's Center. Get three mindfulness practice cards, a mantra card, and some extra goodies to help you explore mindfulness. Plus, anyone who signs up for the Women’s Center and CSC newsletters is entered to win a Women’s Center mug and t-shirt.
Will artificial intelligence change democratic capitalism?
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 1:00PM - 2:00PM, at UVA's Miller Center and online How might new uses of artificial intelligence (AI) affect democratic institutions and capitalist economic structures in the short and long term? Michael Lenox, professor of business administration at the UVA Darden School of Business and academic director of the Miller Center's Project on Democracy and Capitalism, and Philip Bourne, dean of the UVA School of Data Science, discuss the potentially transformative effects of AI on democratic capitalism. Register to attend this *free* event in-person or online!
Repression and political violence in China
Friday, October 06, 2023, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, on Zoom
China's mistreatment of its Uyghur minority has drawn international condemnation and sanctions. This repression and other domestic security policies are hugely costly to China. Yet the Chinese Communist Party persists in its policies while also investing in public diplomacy efforts. Why? Join us for a wide-ranging conversation to examine the intersection of repression in China, Chinese domestic and international security and diplomatic considerations, and U.S. policy perspectives. This event draws from the new book, "Zero Tolerance: Repression and Political Violence in China’s Silk Road," by Miller Center Senior Fellow Philip Potter and Chen Wang. Register to attend this *free* virtual event!
Active Attacker Prevention, Response, and Notification Training
Tuesday, October 17 – 12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Newcomb Hall South Meeting Room
This training is free and open to all students, employees, faculty, and staff of the Academic and UVA Health Divisions. Since 2020, the Department of Safety & Security has conducted multiple Active Attacker Prevention, Response, and Notification trainings for over a thousand University community members. Incidents involving active attackers at universities and medical centers are infrequent but do occur and the impact on the individuals and communities affected cannot be overstated. In the wake of November 13th, the Department of Safety & Security continues its commitment to educate the UVA community about public safety. In this 60-minute training, the Department of Safety & Security will discuss what the University Threat Assessment Team, Office of Emergency Management, and Police Department do to prevent and if needed respond to and notify the UVA community of an active attacker event. Participants will learn about emergency notifications, how to report concerning behavior, and easy-to-remember options for people who are faced with a violent situation. For more information, contact Dr. Rachel Slotter (Academic Division Office of Emergency Management). Please register for the training here.
2023 Majors Fair
Tuesday, October 10 – 1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Newcomb Ballroom
Stop by the Majors Fair to explore your options and get your questions answered! More than 50 majors and programs will be there! See the website for a list of departments attending.
Opportunities with Deadlines.
MLI Info Session
October 4th, 6 PM to 7 PM, Rotunda Multipurpose Room
The Meriwether Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership (MLI) is hosting an information session for prospective students. This program provides unparalleled access to top-notch leadership training, mentorship from university experts, and a diverse network of like-minded peers. Don't miss this chance to elevate your leadership skills and create a lasting impact for you and your peers at the University. For more information.
Interested in Joining OSAC?
Outreach Student Admission Committee (OSAC) volunteers play a vital role in the way we engage and connect with prospective students. Events take place in both virtual and in-person formats. It is very important that the UVA's Office of Undergraduate Admission continues to reach out and connect with prospective students as they decide where they would like to go to college. We couldn't do it without your help! Do not hesitate to reach out to the Outreach team Alex Cook. We look forward to being in touch with each of you soon. For More Information.
Did you know? The 1964 Monson Motor Lodge protest was part of a series of events during the civil rights movement in the United States which occurred on June 18, 1964, at the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, Florida. The campaign between June and July 1964 was led by Robert Hayling, Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, C. T. Vivian and Fred Shuttlesworth, among others. St. Augustine was chosen to be the next battleground against racial segregation on account of it being both highly racist yet also relying heavily on the northern tourism dollar. Nightly marches to the slave market were organized, which were regularly attacked and saw the marchers beaten. King was arrested when he attempted to be served lunch at the Monson Motor Lodge, but the owner, James Brock—the president of the Restaurant Owners Association—refused to serve him. King was arrested for trespassing and jailed. At the same time, a group of black and white activists, protesters who had arrived from Albany, Georgia, J.T. Johnson, Brenda Darten, and Mamie Nell Ford, jumped into the Monson's swimming pool. Brock appeared to pour muriatic acid into the pool to burn the protesters. Photographs of this, and of a policeman jumping into the pool in everything but his shoes to arrest them, made headline news around the world.
