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OAAA E-Weekly October 31, 2022
Student Spotlight: Darnisha Augustin
Darnisha Augustin is a Third-Year, born and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, majoring in Sociology with a minor in Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. While here at the University, Darnisha has been an integral part of several different organizations. She is the Historian for the Daniel Hale Williams Pre-Health Honor Society, the Captain of the Afro-Hoos Afro-Fusion Dance Team, the Publicist for the Biology Society at UVA, a Biology Society Mentor, and Co-Director of Campus Ambassadors for a non-profit organization called, Pre-Med Peers! In the future, as well as serving her fellow students as Peer Advisor with the Office of African-American Affairs (OAAA). Darnisha aspires to attend medical school in order to become an Anesthesiologist.
Quote of the Week
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Fall 2022 Academic Calendar
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Election Day – No Classes
Wednesday, November 23 - Sunday, November 27
Thanksgiving recess
Tuesday, December 6
Courses end
Congratulations to the winners of last week's Trivia Tuesdays contest.
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.
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
OAAA/GradSTAR Lunch Series: Tuesdays @ DuBois with Dean Thomas
Join Dean Antoinette Thomas for lunch and conversation. Space is limited. You must RSVP to reserve your spot. For more information, contact Dean Thomas ([email protected])
OAAA Raising-the-Bar: Sunday Sessions
Sunday, November 13 – Student Health & Wellness Multipurpose Room-550 Brandon Ave
Join OAAA Peer Advisors for our Sunday SOUL Study Sessions. Come to socialize then study to elevate your Black Excellence by putting your academics first! Light refreshments will be provided.
Upcoming UVA Events, Learning & Services
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 Name: 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 Name: 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
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.
The Wake Forest MSA program is partnering with Deloitte for a two-day conference focused on broadening students' professional networks and increasing diversity in the accounting field. College freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from underrepresented groups are eligible to apply. To be considered, students must complete the short online application by November 4th. Attendees will be eligible for a $15,000 scholarship award to Wake Forest's MSA program if admitted. All travel and lodging expenses for the weekend are covered! Apply Now!
Wake Forest University's School of Business 4th Annual Inclusion Weekend
Application Deadline: Friday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5
Wake Forest University's School of Business is hosting our 4th Annual Inclusion Weekend. We invite underrepresented (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, Pacific Islander) college juniors and seniors from all undergraduate institutions to learn more about careers in business and specifically how the Wake Forest MS in Management and MS in Business Analytics programs can prepare them to succeed in a wide range of professions. Participants have the opportunity to meet faculty members, students, and alumni from the School of Business. The goal of the event is to introduce prospective students to the programs’ curriculum and admissions processes while demonstrating the value of a business master’s degree. Participants’ expenses, travel costs, accommodations, and meals are covered by Wake Forest. Qualified Inclusion Weekend participants who apply and are admitted to one of our MS programs are eligible for a minimum $15,000 per year scholarship. A limited number of attendees. Applying early is highly recommended. The application is available here.
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!
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? Danai Gurira was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play. Danai Gurira (February 14, 1978) is a Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright. She speaks four languages: French, Shona, basic Xhosa, and English. She is best known for her starring roles as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2012–2020) and as Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). As a playwright, Gurira has been commissioned by Yale Repertory Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Playwrights Horizons, and the Royal Court. Gurira co-wrote and co-starred in In the Continuum, first at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and later Off-Broadway, which won her an Obie Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Helen Hayes Award for Best Lead Actress. In 2015, Gurira's play, Eclipsed was announced it would move to Broadway in 2016 at the John Golden Theatre. It was the first play to premiere on Broadway with an all-female and black cast and creative team. Eclipsed was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play and won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design in a Play. In 2018, Gurira was announced as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Gurira dedicates her support to putting a spotlight on gender equality and women's rights, as well as bringing unheard women's voices front and center.
Did you know? Ryan Kyle Coogler will again collaborate with Michael B. Jordan in Creed III. Ryan Kyle Coogler (May 23, 1986) is an American director, producer and screenwriter. He is a recipient of four NAACP Image Awards, four Black Reel Awards and an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. He made his feature-length debut with the independent film Fruitvale Station (2013), which won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic film at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. It also won at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, for Best First Film. He has since co-written and directed films such as the Rocky series spinoff, Creed (2015), and the Marvel film Black Panther (2018), the latter of which broke numerous box office records and became the highest-grossing film of all time by an African American director. Coogler also co-wrote and directed its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Coogler's films have received widespread acclaim and commercial success. His work has been hailed by critics for centering on often overlooked cultures and characters—most notably African Americans. He frequently collaborates with actor Michael B. Jordan, who appeared in his first three feature films, as well as composer Ludwig Göransson, who has scored all his films. In 2021, Coogler, his wife, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian founded multimedia company Proximity Media to create event-driven content across various platforms.