OAAA E-Weekly November 7, 2022 | Office of African-American Affairs

Quote of the Week

“The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.” – Ijoema Oluo

Ijeoma Oluo (1980) is an American writer, speaker, storyteller, and standup comic. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race and most recently, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America.

Mark Your Calendar

Fall 2022 Academic Calendar

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Election Day – No Classes (University closed)

Wednesday, November 23 - Sunday, November 27

Thanksgiving recess

Tuesday, December 6

Courses end

The Office of African-American Affairs has offered selected tutoring in STEM, Public Policy, or Commerce-related courses each year. This year, we considered all of the classes taken by Black students over the last five years and identified ten that might benefit from tutoring.

OAAA Tutoring Service Current Offerings

BIOL 2100 Introduction to Biology with Laboratory: Cell Biology & Genetics
CALCULUS & STATISTICS
CHEM 1410 Intro to College Chemistry
CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry
EVSC 1010 Intro to Environmental Science
PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology
PSYC 2600 Intro to Social Psychology
SPAN 2010, SPAN 2020 & SPAN 3010

Tutoring Booking Calendar Links

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

DeVon Christopher Wade is a Program Coordinator for Student Engagement within the Division of Student Affairs. He also serves on the Public Service Pathways Planning Team within the Provost’s office. He has been on staff for nine months and comes to UVA from Sacramento, California where he worked in international development, Refugee resettlement, and community engagement for the World Relief organization. Currently, he is advising the University Board of Elections and creating leadership development programs for students. In addition to his work within Student Affairs, he serves as a Community Fellow for the International Residential College and has signed on to serve in the OAAA/GradSTAR Faculty-Student mentor program

Selecting a Dean for a One-on-One Appointment

Many of you are aware of our spaces throughout Dawson’s Row, some have figured out ways to engage with our programming, and most of you have broken bread in Dawson’s Row with us and one another. In addition to the cultural programs we host, however, each Dean is available to meet with students to provide one-on-one support (i.e., academic, social, and emotional) to all our students.

For this transitional year, we have made a few significant changes to how students can make appointments with the Deans. All Deans are available to provide academic advising, support through difficulties, and sometimes, simply be a trusted mentor or guide.

Congrats on making it through another week of the semester! From the Peer Advisor Program and OAAA as a whole, we greatly appreciate your participation and attendance at all of the Peer Advisor Program events so far this semester. It was great to see you there! As the semester begins to wind down, we have a few more upcoming events in which you all can partake in:

Final RTB of the Semester: Sunday, November 13th from 7-9 pm @ Student Health and Wellness Building:

· Our final Raising the Bar is here! Let's finish this semester out strong by studying hard together! The Center for Diversity in Engineering (CDE) will be cosponsoring this event with us.

· Enjoy Al Carbon catering & invite any friends or peers to be a part of this productive space!

Thinking about declaring your major or have questions about your spring courses? Then it is time to meet with your OAAA Dean! Set up an appointment today by using this link:

Schedule an appointment with a Dean at OAAA

Upcoming UVA Events, Learning & Services

Batten Application Workshop

Tuesday, November 15 – 5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Garrett Hall

Are you applying to the Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy & Leadership Minor, or Accelerated MPP program for next fall and have questions about the applications? Join the Batten Admissions Office and our team of Batten Ambassadors as we answer your questions and provide feedback on your materials! You can register for a 20-minute arrival time slot to ask questions about your application to Batten. Drop-ins are welcome, but registration in advance will ensure you can meet with an Ambassador one-on-one to review application materials. Pizza will be provided! For more information contact Courtney Leistensnider.

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice online info session

Wednesday, November 16 – 7:00 pm EST – RSVP

DART will hold a LIVE online info session to discuss careers in community organizing. All UVA students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before May 2023. DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic, and racial justice, including: - Holding police departments accountable, - Stopping gun violence, - Fighting for environmental justice, - Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline, - Reining in predatory lenders, - Expanding access to healthcare, and - Fighting for immigrants' rights.

Associate Community Organizer:

Starting salary $47,000-$50,000/year + benefits Positions begin January 2023 and May 2023 in: Florida: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Palm Beach, St Petersburg, Kansas: Johnson County, Kansas City, Wichita, Nebraska: Lincoln, Virginia: Charlottesville

Leadership Positions:

Starting salary $55,000-$70,000/year DOE + benefits

Positions begin Fall 2022 in: Florida: Bradenton, Fort Myers

DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities, and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole, to apply.

To apply or learn more about DART, VISIT or find us on Instagram and Facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact [email protected] or 864.621.5965

UVA 2022 Fall Festival

Thursday, November 17 – 12:00 pm-2:00 pm – Newcomb Hall South Meeting Room

Stop by and join us for a dynamic event, where you can make connections and join a community at the UVA Fall Festival 2022. The UVA Fall Festival will celebrate the traditions, customs, and cultures within our UVA graduate students and postdoctoral scholar communities as we commemorate the fall season through music, food, and fellowship. A link to RSVP (due by November 11th) is provided along with a survey for participants. URL for more information contact: Liam Whitted

Virtual Meditation on the Lawn

Every Monday – 7:45 am–8:00 am – Register here

Join the Contemplative Sciences Center, UVA partners, and the extended UVA community each Monday morning during the semester through December 19 for this synchronous online moment of reflection. Register and learn more. For more information contact: Ellen Daniels

Fellowships & Undergraduate Research Series

Every Monday – 4:00 pm – Rotunda Multipurpose Room

Information sessions, workshops, and panel discussions for students. Once per month, there is an introductory workshop, which is the best first touch point to interact with our office. In addition, there are two sessions on Getting Started in Undergraduate Research. View Schedule Here

Mindfulness Monday Meetups

Every Monday – 7:00 pm-8:00 pm – Student Health Building, Multipurpose Room 550 Brandon Ave.

Join Contemplative Sciences Center instructors for healthy snacks and facilitated mindfulness practice in a safe and supportive space. No previous experience is required. We will explore different kinds of mindfulness practices each week with guest instructors throughout the semester. For more information Student Health Building, Multipurpose Room, 550 Brandon Avehttps://csc.virginia.edu/class/mindfulness-monday-meetup-fall-2022

Night Owl Yoga Series - Fall 2022

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – 8:00 pm-9:00 pm - Aquatic Fitness Center (AFC) MP4

Night Owl Yoga classes are free for students and are open to everyone with an IM-REC gym membership. All levels are welcome including those who have no prior yoga experience. Registration is available here. For more information

Santosha for Sisters Yoga Class

Tuesday - 7:00 pm-8:15 pm - McLeod 2010 Compassionate Care Classroom and ZOOM - REGISTER

A part of the Contemplative Sciences Center's Flourishing While Black program and is designed with Black women and non-binary students in mind who are looking for an affinity space to practice mindfulness and other contemplative practices. Each class includes a beginner yoga flow, a guided meditation, and an opportunity for reflective discussion. All are welcome. McLeod 2010 Compassionate Care Classroom and over Zoom. https://csc.virginia.edu/class/santosha-sisters-fall-2022 Contact Ellen for more information.

Sunset T'ai Chi on the Lawn

Thursdays - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm - The Lawn (In Front of the Rotunda)

The continuous and flowing movements of T'ai Chi lower stress, promote resilience and enhance concentration. Drop into this centuries-old martial art form. Co-sponsored by the Contemplative Sciences Center with the Compassionate Care Initiative. In case of rain, use this Zoom link (Meeting ID: 858 7875 4646 Passcode: 986559). This class is free and open to the public. All levels of experience are welcome! Instructor: Hiromi Johnson. Learn more.

Opportunities with Deadlines

2023 ACC Symposium Application

Application Due: Monday, November 14

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Leadership Symposium is a three-day event focused on growing the bond between the 15 schools in the ACC by strengthening the education of their student leaders. Every year, the ACC universities send delegates to this conference to address societal issues by creating innovative solutions, think of their roles as leaders and change-makers, and network across universities. Over the course of the symposium, students learn about inclusion, community, and leadership through interactive sessions, keynotes, workshops, and group activities. This year, the ACC Leadership Symposium will take place at the University of Pittsburgh February 17-19, 2023. The theme for this year is “Forging a Future for All ” Apply here!

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

DART will hold a LIVE online info session on Wednesday, November 16 at 7pm EST to discuss careers in community organizing. All UVA students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before May 2023.

RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/rsvp

DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:

* Holding police departments accountable* Stopping gun violence* Fighting for environmental justice* Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline* Reining in predatory lenders* Expanding access to healthcare* Fighting for immigrants' rights

Associate Community OrganizerStarting salary $47,000-$50,000/year + benefits

Positions begin January 2023 and May 2023 in:

Florida: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Palm Beach, St PetersburgKansas: Johnson County, Kansas City, Wichita

Kentucky: LouisvilleNebraska: Lincoln

Virginia: Charlottesville

Leadership Positions

Starting salary $55,000-$70,000/year DOE + benefits

Positions begin Fall 2022 in:

Florida: Bradenton, Fort Myers

DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole, to apply.

To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact [email protected] or 864.621.5965

Institute for Responsible Citizenship

Applications Opens Now! Due by Sunday, January 15

Founded in 2003, the Institute for Responsible Citizenship located in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to inspire and equip the nation’s best and brightest African American men to use their extraordinary talents to serve others. Our flagship initiative, the Washington Program, is a free, two-summer program that provides talented African American male college sophomores with high-level internships, private meetings with influential leaders, academic seminars, and activities that promote strong bonds with their peers. Additionally, admitted students join a deeply talented and engaged alumni network of men from across all sectors. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early and should not hesitate in reaching out to Washington Program Director, Andrew Mulinge for inquiries.

Did you know? Minnie Riperton No. 1 single "Lovin' You". The single was the last release from her 1974 gold album titled Perfect Angel. Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979) was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You" and her four octave D3 to F♯7 coloratura soprano range. She is also widely known for her use of the whistle register and has been referred to by the media as the "Queen of the Whistle Register." Born in 1947, Riperton grew up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side. As a child, she studied music, drama and dance at Chicago's Abraham Lincoln Center. In her teen years, she sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group the Gems. Her early affiliation with the Chicago-based Chess Records afforded her the opportunity to sing backing vocals for various established artists such as Etta James, Fontella Bass, Ramsey Lewis, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters. While at Chess, Riperton also sang lead for the experimental rock/soul group Rotary Connection, from 1967 to 1971. Riperton is the mother of music engineer Marc Rudolph (born 1968) and actress and comedian Maya Rudolph (born 1972). In January 1976, Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in April, she underwent a radical mastectomy. By the time of diagnosis, the cancer had metastasized and she was given about six months to live. Despite the grim prognosis, she continued recording and touring. She was one of the first celebrities to go public with a breast cancer diagnosis, but she did not disclose that she was terminally ill. In 1977, she became a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. In 1978, she received the American Cancer Society's Courage Award, which was presented to her at the White House by President Jimmy Carter. Riperton died of breast cancer on July 12, 1979, at the age of 31.