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Welcome Hoos: The Class of 2029
Joy, anticipation and a few tears marked the arrival of the University of Virginia’s Class of 2029. Four thousand new Hoos – along with their families, volunteers and University leaders – carried boxes, rolled carts and began to embrace their life on Grounds. Welcome to UVA, you belong here.
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Community-Engaged Teaching Through Starr Hill Pathways
Community-engaged teaching at the University of Virginia is driving real community impact, fostering strong connections between students at UVA and across the Charlottesville and Albemarle County region. Through partnerships with the Center for Community Partnerships’ Starr Hill Pathways (SHP) college and career readiness program, UVA faculty are reinforcing primary subjects for undergraduate students by assigning them to tutor and mentor local students
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Mental Health First Aid at UVA
Stay connected with UVA Facilities Management, FEAP, and HoosWell as they continue partnerships with Region 10 and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to offer Adult Mental Health First Aid courses to support wellbeing in our community. Sessions happen quarterly and there are open spots for the final offering in 2025: Tuesday, December 9th, 8am-12pm and Thursday, December 11th, 12pm-4pm. Contact FM-Training@virginia.edu to express interest. More about the content is at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/.
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UVA Contemplative Commons
The Contemplative Commons is a dynamic complex of spaces designed to foster organic exploration of new ways of experiencing the world. Light-filled indoor spaces, integrated outdoor areas, and art installations inspired by nature promote immersive experiences and afford opportunities for contemplative practice for students and the community. Learn about events, programs, reserve space, and ways to connect meaningfully.
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UVA Wellness, Prayer, & Meditation Rooms Map
The wellness spaces across UVA are designed to promote calm and focus and to accommodate meditation, quiet reflection, personal or group prayer, and overall wellbeing. View the map to find the location closest to you when you need it. Most are open to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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Perspectives - Constructive Dialogue For UVA Faculty and Staff
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Perspectives - Constructive Dialogue For UVA Faculty and Staff
Gain knowledge and skills that can help you hear and be heard when it matters most. This program from the Constructive Dialogue Institute includes six lessons, helping learners develop the mindset and skills essential for constructive dialogue across differences. Participation in this training is entirely voluntary. This training was not developed by, nor does it represent the official views or positions of the University of Virginia. The content and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the University or its affiliates.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion at UVA
The LGBTQ Committee serves UVA to build community connections and support inclusion and allyship at UVA. This employee resource group is open to all who are interested in making connections in the community.
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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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