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Jefferson Consulting Collective Applications
Apply by Feb. 7, 11:59 p.m. 
Jefferson Consulting Collective (JCC) is a consulting group founded by students at UVA. We work with Fortune 500/high-growth companies, such as Hilton and Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. We are looking for around 20 motivated analysts. Whether you have an interest in McIntire, consulting, or just getting involved, we encourage you to apply. 

SWAP's Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan Lookalike Contest (New Date)
Feb. 7, 2 p.m., South Lawn 
Join us dressed in your best Timothée as Bob costume for the chance to win a harmonica and $2.52! Method acting encouraged. 

Global Studies Application Workshops
Feb. 11, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 14, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1515 University Avenue 
The Global Studies department is hosting two application workshops next week. Please come with any questions you have about the application process! 

Four Centuries of Women's Gothic: Kickoff for UVA Library Reading Challenge 
Feb. 11, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Shannon Library 330 
Join us as we kick off the 2025 UVA Library Reading Challenge: Four Centuries of Women's Gothic. The kick-off event will feature refreshments and prizes, and Cristina Griffin, assistant professor of English, will talk about the importance of women writers and Gothic literature. Click on the Reading Challenge link to learn more and register. 

Provide Feedback about Course Evaluations: Free Lunch from Corner Juice 
Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Feb. 20, 12:30 – 2 p.m., Clemons 220 
Each semester, you provide feedback to instructors. Those surveys (SETs) are important to faculty and departments. Our committee needs to hear from students as we work on a new version of the survey. Sign up to join us for one of two focus group sessions and free lunch.

LEAD 

Become a Student Member of the College Foundation 
Apply by Feb. 18, 11:59 p.m. 
As a student board member of the College Foundation, you enjoy the incredible opportunity to represent student opinion, engage with alumni, and further the initiatives of the College Foundation, all while building your resume and building connections. Join us and make your voice heard! 

 JOBS
Training Clinic: Officiate IM Soccer 
Feb. 11, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., AFC Skybox (Room 204) 
If you would like to get paid to officiate indoor soccer for UVA Rec Intramurals, you must attend a hiring/training clinic. 

Conferences@UVA Hiring Summer Conference Assistants 
Apply by March 7 
Conferences@UVA is seeking energetic and organized UVA undergraduates to join their team as conference assistants (CAs) for the 2025 summer conference season! CAs play a vital role in the success of summer conferences, providing front line customer service, adding skills and experience to their resumes, making new friends, and having the option for FREE summer housing. To learn more about this position and apply, visit the website. 

BE WELL 

Bullet Journaling + Craftfulness 
Feb. 6, 2 – 3 p.m., Women’s Center 
On the first Thursday each month, you can drop in from 2 – 3 p.m. for either our weekly craft-fulness session, or spend time bullet journaling with Women’s Center Director Chanel Tanner. Explore how bullet journaling can help you plan what you want to achieve this month. Bring another project you're working on, or start a project of your choice! All materials are provided, and everyone is welcome. 

Indoor Soccer Tournaments 
Register by Feb. 11 or 18 
Join the excitement of indoor soccer with our upcoming tournaments! 

• Co-Rec Indoor Soccer Tournament: Feb. 16-20 (Register by Feb. 11) 
• Men's and Women's Indoor Soccer Tournament: Feb. 23-March 2 (Register by Feb. 18) 

Sign up online through the FusionPlay app — a valid Intramural Sports Pass is required. Don’t miss your chance to compete! 

Live Music at Student Health and Wellness 
Feb. 12, 5 – 6 p.m., Student Health and Wellness Lobby/Living Room 
Student Health and Wellness invites you to improve your health and well-being via our new music series, Sound Bites. Enjoy refreshments served on the first-floor lobby and grab a seat in or near the Living Room to listen to live music from student performers. 

Hoos Cooking Harvest Highlights: Breakfast Burritos and Turnip "Home Fries" 
Feb. 13, 5 – 6:30 p.m., UVA Teaching Kitchen 
Harvest Highlights classes feature seasonal fresh produce from Morven Kitchen Garden in a plant forward recipe. This month's menu, Breakfast Burritos and Turnip "Home Fries," features breakfast on-the-go and a twist on typical home fries. Learn basic knife skills, meal prep, and get creative with vegetables! Menu is vegetarian; contains wheat (tortilla), eggs, and milk (cheese). Registration required. Cost $10 for students/$15 for faculty/staff, or use our Food Security Fund. The UVA Teaching Kitchen is located on the first floor of the Student Health and Wellness Building.

Feeling Stressed? Need Support? Join a CAPS Group! 
Spring Semester, Student Health and Wellness 
Connect with others, build resilience, and find community through Student Health and Wellness's diverse range of group therapy sessions. Group therapy can help you increase self-awareness, develop coping skills, improve communication, build a supportive network, and more! Ready to take the next step? Visit the group therapy website or call 434-924-7133 to learn more and find the group that's right for you. 

Contemplative Commons Weekly Programming 
Stop by the Contemplative Commons and check out new and returning FREE weekly programs like Yoga, Sound Baths, Reflective Writing, and beginner T'ai Chi! Some events are student-only, while others are open to the UVA and Charlottesville communities. Learn more on our socials: @uvacsc 

MUSIC 

Workshop: An Introduction to Andalusi Sufi Music
Feb. 6, 2 – 3:15 p.m., Contemplative Commons 300 (Studio 3B) 
Join the Contemplative Sciences Center and its partners for this hands-on workshop, an introduction to the near-millennia-old tradition of Andalusi Sufi music. Members of the Al-Firdaus Ensemble will guide you through the melodic, rhythmic, poetic, and spiritual dimensions of this tradition, which has flourished in Southern Spain and North Africa since the 10th century. 

Concert: الشفاء في الشتاء (Al-Shifā' fī'l-Shitā') / Healing in the Winter: An Evening of Sufi Music with the Al-Firdaus Ensemble
Feb. 6, 7 – 8 p.m., Contemplative Commons 300 (Studio 3B) 
Join the Contemplative Sciences Center and partners for an Evening of Sufi Music with the Al-Firdaus Ensemble, a Sufi musical group based in Granada, Spain. Founded in 2012 by the English singer Ali Keeler, the ensemble consists of musicians from England, Spain, Morocco and Venezuela. 

TALKS 

UVA East Asia Center Presents: “New Insights for Old Heads” 
Feb. 7, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., New Cabell Hall 232 
Public and academic narratives about Asian art in Western museums overwhelmingly focus on large institutions and well-known artworks. Questions of display, restitution, agency, nationalism, and community have become central to academic perspectives on historic collections of Asian art. In this talk, Dr. Rebecca Hall, curator at the University of Southern California's Pacific Asia Museum, argues that the perspective of contemporary artists whose communities have been affected by war can play a central role in our discussions.  

Tick-Tock, TikTok! A Student Debate on Social Media and Free Speech
Feb. 11, 5:15 p.m., 1515 University Avenue 
Join the Civil Discourse Initiative for their first event of the semester, a panel of students discussing the recent ban (or not!) on TikTok. Is it really a national security issue, or is Congress interfering in our conversation? Dinner from Mellow Mushroom will be served. Cosponsored by the 1515 student center. 

Jewish Studies Program Lecture: “A New Era of Cultural Vitality for American Jews?” 
Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m., Newcomb Commonwealth Room 
The Jewish Studies Program invites all to attend the 11th annual Paul and Dorothy Grob Memorial Lecture. Riv-Ellen Prell, professor emerita of American Studies at the University of Minnesota, will deliver the lecture entitled "A New Era of Cultural Vitality for American Jews?" A catered reception will follow. 

“The Value of a Soul: The Quilted Portraits of Bisa Butler and Her Quest to Illustrate the Dignity and Beauty of Ordinary People
”The Value of a Soul: The Quilted Portraits of Bisa Butler and Her Quest to Illustrate the Dignity and Beauty of Ordinary People” (March 4) 
March 4, 4 p.m., Albert and Shirley Small Collections Library 
In this lecture, textile artist Bisa Butler will discuss her introduction to quilting portraits, the motivations behind her work, and the evolution of her artistic journey. Throughout her career, Butler has sought to create portraits that capture both outer appearances and inner depths. She will explore her quilted portrait, A Man’s Worth, inspired by a photograph from the Holsinger Studio Collection, along with other works that illustrate her artistic philosophy. 

SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS 

New Need-Based Scholarship for Study Abroad Summer 2025 
Students who receive need-based financial aid through Access UVA are eligible for the Walker Global Experiences Scholarship for an award of up to $5,000. Choose from among 25 summer UVA education abroad programs, including two special options – UVA in London: Walker Scholar Program and UVA in Scandinavia: Walker Scholar Program. Applied learning is a focus in each of the 25 UVA programs. 

Kishore Memorial Scholarship 
Nominations due Feb. 28, 11:59 p.m. 
This $35,000 scholarship will be awarded to a rising fourth-year student (for the 2025-2026 academic year) who has shown community impact through humility, care, and a passion for learning and serving. 

Sigma Lambda Upsilon Book Scholarship 
Apply by Feb. 28 
The Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Senoritas Latinas Unidas is proud to present our SLU Book Scholarship. In alignment with our mission of promoting literacy, we will award one $250 scholarship to an undergraduate UVA student to support their studies. The application includes two brief essays and a resume. Please reach out to  [email protected] with any questions. 

QVA Financial Need Grant 
Apply by March 2, 11:59 p.m. 
This grant supports highly motivated LGBTQ+ students who demonstrate financial need. Grants range from approximately $500 to $5,000, offering vital financial assistance to students pursuing their academic goals. 

Jeffrey L. Reider and Charles F. Otis Endowed Prize 
Apply by March 23, 11:59 p.m. 
This scholarship recognizes students who advance the rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. Open to students of any sexual orientation, it also considers contributions in music and the arts. Multiple awards up to $5,000 each are available. 

John A. Herring Scholarship for Social Awareness 
Student Nominations due March 23, 11:59 p.m. 
This scholarship celebrates students who exhibit leadership, citizenship, and fellowship through volunteerism and advocacy for UVA’s LGBTQ+ Center. Nominees, rather than applicants, are eligible for this award, which offers two scholarships of $5,000 each. 

QVA Rolling Basis Grants 
Funding is reviewed monthly 
A variety of grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000, are available to support LGBTQ+ students and organizations. Funding is reviewed monthly, with opportunities including: 

• Student Group Grants: Financial support for UVA student groups hosting events with an LGBTQ+ focus. 
• Speaker Series Grant: Assistance for student groups bringing LGBTQ+ leaders to Grounds. 
• Internship and Study Abroad Grant: Funding for LGBTQ+ students with financial need participating in unpaid internships or study abroad programs. 
• Professional Development Grant: Support for LGBTQ+ students attending professional conferences, covering costs such as program fees, travel, lodging, meals, and professional attire. 
   

REMINDERS 

Friday Rest Fest at Contemplative Sciences Center 
Every Friday, 2 – 4:30 p.m. 
Join us on Friday afternoons for curated contemplative activities designed to help you reconnect with your body and feel refreshed for the weekend. Start with a relaxing Sound Bath at 2 p.m., followed by T’ai Chi and Wind Down Yoga at 3 p.m. Not a student? You’re welcome to join the Sound Bath at 2 p.m. and explore the rest of our programming on our website. 

Apply to Student Alumni Council 
Applications due Feb. 7, 11:59 p.m. 
Student Alumni Council is currently accepting applications from engaged and detail-orientated first-year students for the 2025 spring semester. Working in conjunction with the UVA Alumni Association, the Student Alumni Council seeks to bridge the gap between current UVA students and alumni. If you are interested in event planning, leadership development, or fostering alumni connections, we encourage you to apply!  

2025 Fulbright Forum
Feb. 20, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Special Collections Library Auditorium 
The Fulbright U.S. Student Award offers an exceptional opportunity for students interested in advanced study, research, teaching, or creative endeavors worldwide. Join the Office of Citizen Scholar Development for a panel discussion and reception featuring past UVA Fulbright recipients. Register using the link provided. 

Fairness through Order Symmetry Study 
This is a 60-minute study where you complete a survey in which you will learn about two different resource allocation rules. You will choose a preferred rule and/or participate in one of them. After the experiment you will be asked a series of demographic and other standard behavioral questions. With the base pay and bonus payment, you may earn an average of up to $18 cash.