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If you're a returning student who would like to be a Greeter during move-in (August 19-22), please sign up now! Greeters are often the first friendly faces new students see when they arrive at the University. As if that wasn't rewarding enough, student volunteers have the option to move in early (if they are living on Grounds) and receive a free T-shirt! Visit the website to sign up!

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY AND BELONGING TASK FORCE
Update from Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer, Kenyon Bonner on recent recommendations from the Task Force.

UPCOMING

Finals Weekend
May 16—18 
Stay up to date on all the details about Finals Weekend. Major events, such as Valediction on Friday and the Lawn ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday will be livestreamed.

Virginia Theatre Festival 
June and July 
Now in its 51st year, the Virginia Theatre Festival is a UVA program and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s longest-running professional summer theatre company. Local and regional audiences can enjoy some of the world’s most renowned plays and musicals while also highlighting the voices of new playwrights and composers. This summer features “Into the Woods,” “The Heart Sellers,” and “Get Happy!”

Wilderness First Aid Course 
Aug. 16-17, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two or two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or otherwise take in the outdoors, this course is for you. Register now to secure your spot! 

The World In Between: Egypt, Wawat, Kush, and Meroe in Africa 
August 28, 2025 - June 14, 2026, Fralin Museum of Art

JOBS

Apply to be an RA/TA/Intern at the McIntire School of Commerce 
Faculty at McIntire are hiring students for Research Assistant (RA), Teaching Assistant (TA), and Student Intern roles for the 2025-2026 academic year. Responsibilities vary by position, but they include research, course support, and event assistance. All majors are welcome to apply. These positions are paid ($15/hour). Applications are open until filled, so apply early for the best consideration!

Now Hiring America Reads Tutors 
Apply for the Fall Semester 
America Reads offers a unique job opportunity for full-time University of Virginia students receiving federal work-study awards. UVA students work with local schools and community programs in Charlottesville to provide tutoring for students in literacy and math. Tutors are matched with schools or local placements based on their availability, transportation, and the organization’s needs. Apply on Handshake at virginia.joinhandshake.com or email Austen Hecker at [email protected].

ENGAGEMENT

Lab Week Blood Drive 
May 22, 10AM – 4PM, Children’s Battle Bldg., 1st Floor 
Celebrate National EMS Week – to honor and thank emergency service personnel. Receive an exclusive ARC solar lantern plus, when you come to give anytime in May, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win an American Adventure! The winner and a guest will enjoy a U.S. trip of their choice including travel, hotel accommodations, a $1,000 gift card and more!

COMING THIS FALL

Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour 
Aug. 29, 7PM, John Paul Jones Arena 
“Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour” is a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience coming to arenas across North America in Summer 2025. The tour will feature Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley and Mekonnen Knife. The arena tour will celebrate the chart-topping music from Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” movie franchises, inspiring families and fans of all ages to dance, sing, and engage with their favorite stars.

Tyler Childers – On the Road 
Sept. 22, 7:30 PM, John Paul Jones Arena 
Tyler Childers is bringing his On The Road tour to Charlottesville, VA on September 22nd in John Paul Jones Arena!

TobyMac, MercyMe, & Matthew West 
Oct. 4, 7PM, John Paul Jones Arena 
Get ready for MercyMe, TobyMac and Matthew West! Your three favorite artists are hitting the road for an unforgettable tour that will bring together a collection of iconic songs and powerful moments of worship, celebration, and community. With songs that have defined worship and Christian music, these powerhouse artists will bring the energy, the heart, and the unforgettable moments you've come to expect to Charlottesville, VA on October 4th.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson: “Delusions of Space Enthusiasts” 
Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., John Paul Jones Arena 
Mark your calendar and get your tickets now! Astrophysicist and author Neil Degrasse Tyson will be speaking at JPJ on Nov. 12.

REMINDERS

The Course Forum Spring ’25 Review Drive
Through May 18 
Each review you submit on theCourseForum with the hashtag #tCFS25 will earn you one entry into a raffle to win one of four $25 gift cards! Not only will you have a chance to win a prize, but your review will also help other students make informed decisions about their courses. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard!

 

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