OAAA E-Weekly Newsletter
The Office of African-American Affairs Newsletter Highlighting Events and Opportunities for OAAA Students
"Young, Gifted & Black:
40 Years of Preparing Students for the Quest"
Special Announcement
OAAA PAA NOVA/DC/MD Chapter 2020 Scholarships
Application Deadline: Monday, October 5
The UVA OAAA PAA NOVA/DC/MD Chapter is pleased to announce that the application period for its 2020 scholarships is now live. Unlike previous years, the scholarships are now available to all students (1st-years are eligible this year in addition to 2nd - 4th-year students). Please review the respective application and submit your response by October 5, 2020. Apply Now or for more information contact: Mark Kieffer
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The UVA Parents Fund has launched the Student Enrichment Fund, which provides grants to current undergraduate students who lack the resources to participate in professional development and academic enrichment experiences, such as studying abroad, taking J-Term classes, or pursuing internships. Read more about it here
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UVA COVID-19 PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND RESPONSE PLAN
The University is closely monitoring key metrics and has developed a COVID-19 dashboard that will be shared and will track key metrics like the rate of infections and our operational readiness to respond to the virus. We stand ready to alter our operations and plans based on these metrics. We are grateful to all members of our community for their diligence in following the guidelines outlined below. A printable copy of the UVA COVID-19 Prevention, Detection, and Response Plan is available.
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Plan Your Vote!
Mark your calendars. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election. Click here.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FALL 2020
Tuesday, October 13
Last Day to Drop a Class
Tuesday, October 20
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class (via SIS)
Will remain in session
No Fall Break
Family Weekend will be
cancelled for 2020
Monday, November 4 - Friday, December 13
Apply for May 2021 Graduation
Friday, November 13
Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Return for Spring 2021
Tuesday, November 24
Courses end
(No in-person instruction or assessments after November 24)
Wednesday, December 2 - Friday, December 11
Examinations (administered on-line only)
Monday, December 14
Undergraduate Enrollment for Spring 2021
To Be Determined
Fall degrees conferred
Quote of the Week
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything You gave me.” Chadwick Boseman
Spotlight on Student Achievements
Erica Stephens is a Fourth-Year in the College of Arts and Sciences from Halifax, Virginia. She is majoring in Cognitive Science with concentrations in Linguistics and Psychology and minoring in Health and Wellbeing. Her current and past involvements at UVA have been with the following organizations: Madison House, the Center for Global Health Student Advisory Board, Daniel Hale William Pre-Health Honor Society, Women’s Entrepreneurship at UVA, and the Office of African American Affairs Peer Advisor Program. Post-graduation, Erica plans to attend medical school and pursue additional roles within business, public health, and medicine.
Quote's Corner
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of T'Challa / Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2016 to 2019, particularly in Black Panther (2018), and for his starring roles as several pioneering Americans, Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013), James Brown in Get on Up (2014), and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall (2017). He also had choice parts in The Express (2008), Draft Day (2014), and Message from the King (2016). Born in Anderson, South Carolina, he attended Howard University and studied at the Oxford Mid-Summer Program for acting, before moving to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue his craft on the big screen. He died in 2020, after a four year bout with colon cancer, during which time he had starred in several of the biggest movies ever made.movies ever made.
Opportunites with Deadlines
Jefferson Trust Annual Grants Cycle Now Open!
Applications Deadline: Thursday, October 1 by 11:59 p.m.
Whether you’re on Grounds or virtual this semester, the Jefferson Trust Annual Cycle application is open for the 2020-21 academic year! Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in February 2021. To learn more about what the Trust funds, or to discuss your potential project, please contact our Grants Administrator, Amy.
The Rangel Graduate Fellowship
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14
The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a premier U.S. Department of State program created to attract diverse talent to its Foreign Service. The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. The fellowship seeks individuals committed to promoting positive change in the world as U.S. diplomats for the Foreign Service. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school, internships, and professional development. The fellowship provides a pathway to a uniquely rewarding career as a Foreign Service Officer representing the United States of America. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates, can come from any academic discipline and must be seeking entry into graduate school in fall 2021. Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship, seeking admission to graduate school in fall 2021 for a two-year program in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service at a U.S-based institution, cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. For tips to submit a competitive application: Applications Tips. Review the FAQs page for details about grad school, the application and more. Visit: www.rangelprogram.org. Program Contact: rangelprogram@howard.edu
This Week in Black History
Did you know that? Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone born on August 9, 1869, in Metropolis, Illinois was an American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist. She is thought to be one of the first African-American women to become a millionaire. In the first three decades of the 20th century, she founded and developed a large and prominent commercial and educational enterprise centered on cosmetics for African-American women. She was the tenth of 11 children of Robert Turnbo, a poor farmer, and Isabella Cook Turnbo. Her parents died when she was young and an older sister raised her in nearby Peoria. Although she did attend school, frequent illness caused her to withdraw before completing high school. As a young girl, Malone enjoyed fashioning her own and her sisters' hair. She became aware of differences in hair texture and sought a way to straighten hair. During the late 19th century, African American women used soap, goose fat, and heavy oils to straighten their hair. Chemical straighteners often damaged the scalp and hair follicles. While living in Brooklyn, Illinois, around the turn of the century, Malone developed a chemical product that straightened African American hair without damage. She claimed to have studied chemistry and to have been influenced by an aunt who was trained as an herbal doctor. Her first store front was located at Madison and 4th Street. She expanded her hair care line to include other beauty products, including her popular Wonderful Hair Grower. She developed and patented the pressing comb which is still in use today. Annie Turnbo Malone died of a stroke on May 10, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois.
OAAA Announcements & Services
OAAA Announcements & Services – Fall 2020
OAAA Virtual Office Hours
Monday with Dean Bassett
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Zoom Meeting - Passcode: 104941
Tuesday with Dean Bassett
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Zoom Meeting - Passcode: 864290
Wednesday with Dean Thomas
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Zoom Meeting - Passcode: 692599
Thursday with Dean Mason
11:30 – 1:00 pm
Zoom Meeting - Passcode: 605279
Friday with Mason/Thomas (Alternating)
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Zoom Meeting - Passcode: 474974
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OAAA Tutoring for Fall 2020
OAAA Chemistry Tutoring with Yvette Gamor
Every Tuesday – 5:00 pm–7:00 pm – Zoom Room
OAAA Biology Tutoring with Jermaine Austin
Every Thursday – 3:00 pm–5:00 pm – Zoom Room
OAAA Calculus I and Statistics Tutoring with Travis Elliott
Every Monday - 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Zoom Room
Every Thursday - 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Zoom Room
Contact: Dean Thomas for more information
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Contact: Dean Mason for more information on:
- Black College Women (BCW) Book Club
- Black Male Initiative (BMI)
- Black President’s Council (BPC)
- Black College Women (BCW) - In the Company of my Sister
Upcoming Events
Upcoming UVA Virtual Events, Learning & Services
*ONLINE* Goldwater Information Session
Monday, September 28 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
Do you love research? Are you considering pursuing research science, mathematics, or engineering as a career? Are you simply a STEM student and want to at least explore an exciting opportunity? Come learn about the award and the process for nomination by the University of Virginia. Apply as a second or third year – so first years should definitely come! Register here
*ONLINE* Gaither Junior Fellows Information Session
Monday, October 5 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
Junior Fellows provide research assistance to scholars working on the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace programs. They will have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings. Register here
*ONLINE* Engage with the Admissions Team, Hear from McIntire Students
Friday, October 9 – 12 Noon - Zoom
Learn more about what Commerce classes are really like, get answers to frequently asked questions, hear from a panel of peers who were recently in your shoes, and connect with students who are on a similar path. Undergraduate Commerce experience of underrepresented and underserved students including Black/African American, Native American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, First-Generation, and Low-Income student. Register here
*ONLINE* Critical Language Scholarship Information Session
Monday, October 12- 4:00 pm-5:00 pm – Zoom
The Critical Language Scholarship is a fully-funded, in-country intensive language and cultural immersion program. It is part of an effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages such as Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. Come learn more. Register here
*ONLINE* Beinecke Scholarship Information Session
Monday, October 19 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
The Beinecke Scholarship provides funding for master's and doctoral degrees in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, neuroscience excluded. Come even if you are not sure about graduate school at this time. Apply as a third year. Register here
*ONLINE* Intro to Office and Q&A
26 October - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
Haven't heard of the Office of Citizen Scholar Development? Don't know what fellowships are? Come listen to a brief introduction of the office followed by a time for Q&A. This session is helpful for students and alumni who have yet to interact with the Office of Citizen Scholar Development. Register here
*ONLINE* Yenching Academy Information Session
Monday, November 2 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
The Yenching Academy of Peking University is a fully-funded residential program offering an array of interdisciplinary courses as part of a one-year master’s program in China Studies. Students from all fields are encouraged to apply and take advantage of one of six academic concentrations. Register here:
*ONLINE* Boren Awards Information Session
Monday, November 9 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
Interested in studying abroad? Learning a language crucial to US national security? Come learn about the Boren Awards, which fund the study of less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Come learn about the opportunity and the internal process for applying. Register here
*ONLINE* Davis Projects for Peace Information Session
Monday, November 16 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
The purpose of the Davis Projects for Peace is to spark initiatives for building prospects for peace in the world. Each year, the University of Virginia nominates one project and an alternate for the $10,000 prizes to actually complete the project. Come explore how your vision for peace could be funded by Davis. Register here:
The Office of Citizen Scholar Development
*ONLINE* Intro to Office and Q&A
Monday, November 23 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
Haven't heard of the Office of Citizen Scholar Development? Don't know what fellowships are? Come listen to a brief introduction of the office followed by a time for Q&A. This session is helpful for students and alumni who have yet to interact with the Office of Citizen Scholar Development. Register here
*ONLINE* UK Fellows Information Session
Monday, November 30 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Zoom
The United Kingdom Fellows Program allows graduating University of Virginia students the opportunity to teach and live abroad in a boarding school in the UK for the year following graduation. Come learn about the different schools with which we have a relationship and how to apply. Students in all fields welcome! Register here
Around the Charlottesville Area Community
Charlottesville Community Cares – Emergency Funding for Households
Apply Mondays thru Fridays between 9:00 am-5:00 pm by calling (434) 234-4490
If you are having economic hardship due to the COVID-19 virus, and live in the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, or Orange Counties, call today. Multiple languages are available. Thanks to the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, Cville Community Cares, United Way of Greater Charlottesville, City of Charlottesville, and the County of Albemarle for sponsoring this effort to support our community!
Filing for Unemployment [Video] – Virginia Employment Commission
Visit for help to file in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
“In My Humble Opinion”– 101.3 Jamz -- Charlottesville’s Own Talk/Radio
Every Sunday 12 noon – 3:00 pm
Hosted by Charles Lewis, Max, and Razor, along with special guests. Listen online at 101jamz.com, or download the free TuneIn app for iPhone and Android to get the latest local news in Charlottesville’s Black community.