Kayla Simpson is a Third-Year from Martinsville, Virginia double majoring in Global Middle East & South Asia Studies and African American & African Studies. While at the University, Kayla services the UVA community as the Secretary for the Black Student Alliance (BSA), a Student Success Intern with the Multicultural Student Center, and a Co-Social Chair for the Black Ladies Abroad Collective. She has even worked on Grounds as a summer Orientation Leader. After graduating Kayla plans to attend graduate school to receive a master’s in International Policy/Studies with the goal of working for the United Nations while she travels. Later in life, she would like to pursue a career in Education Policy both locally and globally.

OAAA Space and Equipment Reservation

The Office of African-American Affairs has space available to CIOs/Organizations/Groups to request a reservation. Spaces and equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All requests should be submitted two weeks in advance! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Carter ([email protected] ) or Ms. Comfort ([email protected]).  Fill out the form here.

Wednesday, February 15 – 5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Student Health-Conference Room 316 & 317

Join OAAA Peer Advisors for our Mid-week Study Sessions. Come to socialize then study to elevate your Black Excellence by putting your academics first! Light refreshments will be provided. See you soon!

Intern & Mentor Applications are Live
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Our internship and community mentoring opportunities are the heart and soul of the Engaged Scholarship program at the Women's Center. They synthesize theory and practice by combining coursework and work in the field for an iterative, reflective approach to taking action. Apply to be an intern or mentor now! Applications are due March 1. For more information
https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/application, Sarah Jenkins,  [email protected]

Cornerstone Summer Institute Counselor Applications Now Open!

Wednesday, June 21-Friday, June 30, 2023

The UVA Cornerstone Summer Institute is an eye-opening weeklong summer program for high school students to learn about slavery and its legacies and develop thinking skills that prepare them for success in college and beyond. The program focuses on uncovering the history of the area through historical investigation, archaeological excavation, and community engagement. Counselors of this camp are facilitators of learning who help students reckon with their own racial identities and their place in the world. Each counselor will lead a project group of 5 campers and serve as a role model for all. Counselors will receive a stipend for the week ofmailto:[email protected] the camp. All meals and housing will be provided. Apply Now! For More Information. Contact Name Ashley Schmidt

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