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OAAA E-Weekly November 21, 2023
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 26
Thanksgiving recess
Tuesday, December 5
Courses end
Thursday, December 7 - Friday, December 15
Examinations (Go to Exam Schedule)
Sunday, December 10 & Wednesday, December 13
Reading Days
Friday, December 16
Winter Break
To Our Students,
We are thankful for every one of you. We hope that everyone has a blessed, safe, and restful Thanksgiving break!
Your OAAA Family
We are thankful for every one of you. We hope that everyone has a blessed, safe, and restful Thanksgiving break!
Your OAAA Family
Quote of the Week
“Racism isn't just in America... Alienation is felt worldwide in different capacities.” - Daniel Kaluuya
Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder Vol. 14 11.21.23 Thanksgiving Break
The holidays are upon us and you want to enjoy family friends and maybe some football too! All these things are great; however, you made a study plan and now you are struggling to prioritize! It is okay to fully enjoy this break. Remember although these final weeks are coming fast…time is one thing you do not get back. So, add some time for yourself, family and friends but also take an opportunity to open a book or some notes as well. Again, school will be here when you return, and your accountability buddies will keep you on track as well. So, enjoy food and family and maybe that community turkey trot and reward yourself with a study session or two. Breaks are important in digesting the material you’ve acquired throughout the entire semester.
DON’T Stress if you can’t stick to your study plan.
It is not the end of the world if you miss a study session or 2 or more, there’s a good chance you will but don’t feel guilty about it. It happens to everyone whether it’s a holiday or not and that is OK! Just enjoy the time you have with your loved ones and focus on being productive when you do get back into your study routine.
Remember maintaining your BLACK EXECELLENCE is a constant process.
Your progress is our success”
Student Spotlight: Dara Cange
Dara Cange is a Second-Year majoring in Psychology with a double minor in Computer Science and WGS with a concentration in Gender from Valley Stream, New York. While here on Grounds, Dara has been an active member of the University community. She is currently Vice President of Diversity for Kappa Alpha Pi (KAPi), Social Chair for X-Tasee Dance Crew, Special Events Coordinator for the Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness (SOCA), and a member of the WOCHA program and AfroHoos Dance Team. She is also a volunteer at the Office of African-American Affairs (OAAA) for Black Fridays. After graduating, Dara plans on attending law school to become a family lawyer.
OAAA Alumni Engagement
Name: Sherese Bonner
Hometown: New Kent, VA
Year of Graduation: 2021
Major: Public Policy and Leadership
Occupation: Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of Commerce
Advice: My advice to current students is to ensure that you are leveraging the resources you have at the university early and often. Be involved as much as you can in career-oriented activities whether it be hosted by the Office of African American Affairs or the UVA Career Center. If you get stuck or frustrated, don’t be afraid to lean on these resources. As former Associate Dean of OAAA, Patrice Grimes, wisely told me you cannot forget your purpose and reasoning for being at UVA which is to set yourself up for the best possible career opportunities.
Favorite memory: By far my favorite memory from OAAA was spending time with friends on Black Fridays!
Hometown: New Kent, VA
Year of Graduation: 2021
Major: Public Policy and Leadership
Occupation: Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of Commerce
Advice: My advice to current students is to ensure that you are leveraging the resources you have at the university early and often. Be involved as much as you can in career-oriented activities whether it be hosted by the Office of African American Affairs or the UVA Career Center. If you get stuck or frustrated, don’t be afraid to lean on these resources. As former Associate Dean of OAAA, Patrice Grimes, wisely told me you cannot forget your purpose and reasoning for being at UVA which is to set yourself up for the best possible career opportunities.
Favorite memory: By far my favorite memory from OAAA was spending time with friends on Black Fridays!
November 21th
Dear OAAA Family & Friends,
I would like to give a special shoutout to Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy for hosting and sponsoring last week’s Black Friday. We had a great time! Please join us on Friday, December 1st for our annual Hoo-liday Refresh 1pm - 4pm, at OAAA.
Jeffery C. Smith, II
Assistant Dean
Upcoming UVA Events, Learning & Services
Night Owl Yoga
Mondays-Thursdays – 8:00 pm-9:00 pm – Aquatic Fitness Center (AFC) MP4
Drop into Night Owl Yoga! Classes are free for students and are open to everyone with a UVA Recreation gym membership including all UVA students, faculty, staff, and community members. For More Information Contact Name: Mai Hukuoka
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions
Mondays-Fridays – 6:30 am-8:30 am – North Grounds Recreation Center (NGRC), MP3
Join CSC's Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga classes and cultivate a meditative practice focused on your breath. One-on-one guidance and instruction is provided as needed. Come and go as you please during the classes offered. For More Information Contact Name: Mai Hukuoka
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