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Class of ’24: Law Student Capitalized on Multiple Abilities
When he graduates with his classmates May 19, Camano, who was born without legs, hip sockets or a fully functional right arm, will head to New York City to work at the law firm Sidley Austin.
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4 Books to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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4 Books to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, making it a great time to feature materials created by, for, and about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Join the Library in celebrating this heritage month and take a look at our librarians’ recommendations below!
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Class of ’24: The Pandemic and Humble Beginnings Fueled This Hoo’s Drive To Succeed
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Class of ’24: The Pandemic and Humble Beginnings Fueled This Hoo’s Drive To Succeed
Like many first-generation students, Leslie Oviedo said she didn’t arrive on Grounds feeling like she belonged there. She said her background had a lot to do with what is commonly described as “imposter syndrome.” As is the case with many students, she said she eventually found her people.
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Every Hoo Has a Story: Learning To Let Go
For some first-generation, low-income students, the pressure to earn a degree can be overwhelming. Katrina Amistad carried it like a burden bending her shoulders.
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Check out the UVA Inclusion Calendar
The calendar provides a comprehensive list of events, observances, and important dates related to diversity and inclusion. It covers a wide range of topics, including cultural celebrations, awareness campaigns, historical milestones, and much more. By highlighting these significant dates, the calendar serves as a resource to facilitate respectful scheduling, highlight inclusion opportunities, and provide opportunities for education.
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Ahead of Paralympics, Kinesiology Event Spotlights Adaptive Sports on Grounds
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Ahead of Paralympics, Kinesiology Event Spotlights Adaptive Sports on Grounds
The School of Education and Human Development's kinesiology program hosted a Wheelchair Takeover: Paralympic Pick-Up event to raise awareness of sports and physical activities available on Grounds for people with disabilities.
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Youth-Nex Awarded for Excellence in Research & Youth Programming
Youth-Nex was awarded the 2024 Organizational Award for Excellence in Research and Programming that recognizes scientific research and the application of that research to promote development of young people from diverse backgrounds.
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Converting Documents into HTML: Creating Accessible and Responsive Web Content (May 3)
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Converting Documents into HTML: Creating Accessible and Responsive Web Content (May 3)
The Converting Documents into HTML course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively convert documents into HTML format while ensuring accessibility and responsiveness.
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024, 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
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Enabling Difficult Conversations: Tarek El-Ariss and Susannah Heschel on Israel-Palestine
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Enabling Difficult Conversations: Tarek El-Ariss and Susannah Heschel on Israel-Palestine
Join us to hear Tarek El-Ariss, James Wright Professor and Chair of Middle Eastern Studies At Dartmouth College, and Susannah Heschel, Professor and Chair of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College. They will discuss their co-taught course at Dartmouth and their larger perspectives on how to enable difficult conversations on Israel and Palestine on colllege campuses.
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Their Place
The Starr Hill Pathways program includes a three-week summer experience on Grounds, weekly tutoring, six day-long programs during the school year, and smaller group get-togethers for UVA athletics events and other outings. A family support component sets Starr Hill Pathways apart from programs like it; as needed, participants’ families are connected to community resources to address employment, housing, and food insecurity.
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Q&A: "How Can We Build a Sense of Belonging at UVA?"
The value of cultivating a sense of community and belonging — on college campuses, at work, at home and in our other communities — has emerged as an important area of research. Some of the top scholars and practitioners doing work in that growing field came to the University of Virginia on April 3 for “Inclusive Futures: Belonging in Higher Education and Beyond,” a one-day conference hosted by the University of Virginia.
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Every Hoo Has a Story: This Hoo Hasn’t Seen Her Parents in Nearly 4 Years
Anzhelika Parenchuk traveled more than 6,000 miles from her small Russian hometown to go to school in Charlottesville. She hasn’t seen her parents since setting out for UVA nearly four years ago.
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Amplify Spring 2024
In this issue: Legendary Alumnae, Empowering Hispanic Immigrants, Starr Hill Pathways, Belonging at UVA, and more! Read the latest issue of Amplify, a publication of UVA's Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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