2024-2025

Native American Heritage Month

November 1 - November 30

Calendar of Events

My Story My Voice w/UVA Health

November 4, Virtual, Registration Required, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Get to know Pueblo (Tewa) descendant & Co-Founder/Exec. Dir. of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, Sarah Augustine.

Documentary: Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

November 11, Virtual, Registration Required, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Themed around the Doctrine of Discovery, the 1493 papal decree on the colonization of the New World during the Age of Discovery.

Documentary: Doctrine of Discovery

November 12, Virtual, Registration Required, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Themed around the Doctrine of Discovery, the 1493 papal decree on the colonization of the New World during the Age of Discovery.

Diversify It! Reading Challenge

November 12 & 19 & 26, Ridley Hall Lobby, 10:30 AM - 12:50 PM
The UVA Library & School of EHD invite you to check out & read books by Native/Indigenous authors! Check out books every Tuesday!

NASU Movie Night

November 13, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join NASU to watch Retablo in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Comida y Comunidad: Native American Heritage Month

November 14, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join MSS in honoring NAHM by planting sunflower seeds, a flower historically planted and harvested by indigenous peoples.

The Ends of Research: Indigenous & Settler Science After the War in the Woods

November 15, Gibson Hall, Room 341, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Book talk by Tom Özden-Schilling (National University of Singapore).

Empowering Threads: Beadwork Workshop

November 18, Pinn Hall 1005 & Virtual, Registration Required, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A hands-on beading workshop by Choctaw/Monacan artist Alicia Aldaz, hosted by the Black & Indigenous Feminist Futures Institute.

Book Discussion w/UVA School of Medicine

November 18, Brooks Hall, The Commons, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discuss The Scalpel and the Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing.

Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice

November 18, Caplin Pavilion, UVA Law School, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A screening of the documentary “Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice” will be followed by a panel discussion.

Weaving as a Decolonial Praxis

November 18, Brooks Hall, The Commons, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn about existing decolonial policies & practices by indigenous women in Latin America, hosted by the Black & Indigenous Feminist Futures Institute

MSS Celebrates Native Hawaiian Heritage

November 20, Asian American Student Center, Newcomb Hall, Lower Level, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us in celebrating Native Hawaiian peoples/culture! We will learn & enjoy snacks from a local Hawaiian restaurant, Mochiko.

NASU Earring Making

November 20, Hoos First Student Center, Newcomb Hall, Lower Level, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate NAHM with NASU and learn to make earrings.

Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival

November 22-24, Museum of History & Culture | Museum of Fine Arts: Richmond VA, Film Times Vary
This film festical raises awareness about Native American language, cultures, & societies through films that share Native American perspectives.

View calendar of events flyer here

Indigenous People's Day

October 14

Calendar of Events

Indigenous People's Day Celebration

October 14, Multicultural Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join MSS in the Multicultural Student Center for potting/planting sunflower seeds. Sunflowers are a plant that has been historically important to and planted by indigenous cultures, specifically the Monacan Nation.

LGBTQ History Month

October 1 - October 31

Calendar of Events

WGS Watches: Every Body

October 2, Monroe Hall, Room 130, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Watch Every Body & chat w/Black queer intersex activist Sean Saifa Wall.

BQC General Body Meeting

October 3, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join Black Queer Club for a general body meeting & get involved!

Breaking the Ballot Pt. 1

October 8, Gilmer Hall, Room 390, 6:30 PM
Join QSU, ASU, & BSA for a teach-in on resistance & elections!

Make Your Own Pride Flag

October 9, Art Room, Student Health & Wellness, 3rd Floor, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Come make your own canvas pride flag with paint, markers, etc.

National Coming Out Day Tabling

October 11, Newcomb Hall, 2nd Floor, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the LGBTQ Center in celebrating National Coming Out Day with pride flags, pins, stickers, and temporary tattoos!

National Coming Out Day Dialogue

October 11, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a dialogue on what coming out means to you. This is a space to talk about your own personal coming out process or listen to others' experiences. We will not assume level of outness at this event. All students are welcome regardless of where they are in their journeys.

Comida y Comunidad: LGBTQ History Month

October 16, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Paint a coaster w/a pride flag pattern & eat treats from Chris, a queer latine baker at BakerNoBakery!

Coming Out Safely: An LGBTQ Center Workshop

October 17, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a dinner on discussion on coming out safely.

Virginia Film Festival

October 30 - November 3, Various Locations in Charlottesville, All Day
The VAFF will be showcasing a number of films centering on LGBTQ identities.

View calendar of events flyer here

Latin American Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

Calendar of Events

Central American Independence

September 15, The Lawn, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join CAFE for a celebration of Central American independence & paletas

Make Papel Picado

September 16, Art Room, Student Health & Wellness, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Create Papel Picado- colorful flags w/intricate cuttings that are part of Mexican folk crafting & often are seen in relationship to holidays & celebration.

Comida y Comunidad

September 16, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for empanadas & making rep your flag bracelets!

Salsa Lessons w/Salsa Club

September 16, Ern Commons, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join the UVA Salsa Club for Hispanic Heritge Month salsa lessons!

COLA General Body Meeting

September 17, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Learn how to get involved with COLA- now CLARO- and eat pupusas!

TBLA Interest Meeting

September 17, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Information meeting for new members!

LAIC Volleyball Tournament

September 21, Nameless Sand Courts, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join LAIC for a volleyball tournament during Latin American Heritage Month! RSVP Required.

Headshots & Horchata w/COLA

September 24, UVA Rotunda, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come enjoy Headshots & Horchata with COLA! RSVP Required.

Give Yourself Pansies w/SLU

September 24, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
An open conversation on body positivity w/Sigma Lambda Upsilon!

First LEAF General Body

September 25, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn about LEAF and hear about budgeting & saving!

LAHM w/Hoo’s Cooking

September 26, Teaching Kitchen, Student Health & Wellness, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Teaching Kitchen will make Fajitas w/Fresh Roasted Salsa. Registration Required.

LAHM Queer Brunch

September 30, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join MSS & enjoy food from Baker No Bakery, a local queer latine baker!

Cine CAFE

September 30, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a CAFE movie night with a Central American studio!

View calendar of events flyer here

2023-2024

Latin American Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

Calendar of Events

Black Friday w/ALSO

September 15, OAAA, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Afro-Latinx Student Organization @ Black Friday.

Comida y Comunidad

September 15, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for arepas & making rep your flag bracelets!

LUL & PMP Cookout

September 17, Lambeth Field, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join LUL and PMP for a cookout!

CulturaFest

September 24, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join COLA for a celebration of Latin American food, music, & culture.

Carne Asada

September 23, Faulkner Gazebo, Afternoon
Join the Afro-Latinx Student Organization for a cookout.

Game Night w/ALSO X MSS

September 26, Multicultural Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 2nd Floor, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join ALSO and MSS for games about Afro-Latinx history, card games, & dominoes!

Latinx Queer Dinner Dialogue

September 27, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us in the LGBTQ Center for dinner & discussion!

Make Jarritos de Barro Mexicanos w/the LSC

October 4, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the LSC for an event celebrating Latin American culture by painting Mexican mud mugs!

STEM Alumni/Internship Panel

October 5, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, Time TBD
Latinx alumni from SHPE will talk about working in STEM.

PMP Jeopardy

October 5, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join PMP for a game of Jeopardy!

LAHM Feel Good FRIDAZE!

October 6, Multicultural Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 2nd Floor, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Join us in the MSC for LAHM Feel Good FRIDAZE!

LAHM Queer Brunch

October 10, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for Brunch catered by a queer latinx baker!

PLUMAS & LSC Open Mic Night!

October 11, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join PLUMAS and the LSC for a LAHM open mic night!

Hoo’s Cooking Celebrates LAHM

October 12, UVA Teaching Kitchen, Student Health & Wellness, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join the UVA Teaching Kitchen for this cooking class! Sign up on TK’s website.

Latinx Health Fair w/the Latino Health Initiative

October 14, Albemarle High School, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come to this health fair serving the Latinx community.

Parents' Brunch w/LAIC

October 15, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, Time TBD
Join the Latin American Identities Coalition for a Parents Brunch.

Dinner w/CAFE

October 15, The Park (North Grounds), 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Central Americans for Empowerment for a Parents Dinner!

LAIC x CAFE World Cup!

Games in September and October, Lambeth Field
Join LAIC & CAFE for a World Cup Tournament w/mini games!

View calendar of events flyer here

LGBTQ History Month

October 1 - October 31

Calendar of Events

Glozet Fundraiser

Oct. 5, Crozet Pizza, 7:00PM-9:00PM

Join QSU and Mutual Aid for this fundraiser!

QSU General Body Meeting

Oct. 5, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 5:00PM- 6:00PM

Join QSU for a general body meeting and to learn how to get involved!

QVA Fall Weekend

Oct. 6-8, Various Locations & Times

The Queer Virginia Alumni Network Annual Fall Weekend - Print Registration Required

Queer Brunch

Oct. 10, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Join us for Latin American Heritage Month Queer Brunch! Catered by a local queer latinx baker, BakerNoBakery.

National Coming Out Day Celebration

Oct. 11, UVA Amphitheatre, 12:00PM-3:00PM

Join the LGBTQ Center to celebrate National Coming Out Day with stickers, flags, pins, and temporary tattoos!

National Coming Out Day Dialogue

Oct. 11, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 5:00PM-6:00PM

This is a space to talk about your own personal coming out process or listen to others' experiences. We will not assume level of out-ness at this event. All students are welcome regardless of where they are in their journeys.

Queer-Owned & Queer-Supportive C'Ville Food Tour

Oct. 18, Newcomb Hall Courtyard, 2nd Floor, 1:00PM-3:00PM

Join the MSC for a tour of queer-owned and queer-supportive restaurants in C'Ville. These restaurants provide safe spaces for the celebration of queer culture right here in C'Ville!

Fireside Chat with UVA Data Science

Oct. 20, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 1:00PM-2:00PM

Fireside Chat with Kelsey Campbell, Founder of Gayta Science.

QTBIPOC Hangout

Oct. 23, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 6:00PM-7:00PM

Join the LGBTQ Center for QTBIPOC Hangout.

Aro/Ace Space

Oct. 24, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 6:30PM-8:00PM

Join the LGBTQ Center for a meeting of Aro/Ace Space

Comida y Comunidad

Oct. 26, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 5:00PM-6:30PM

Join the LSC and decorate sugar skulls in honor of Dia de los Muertos. We'll have dinner and information about queer Latin American Historical Figures to honor on this upcoming day of remembrance and celebration.

Black Queer Club

Oct. 26, Pavilion VI, 6:30PM-7:45PM

Join Black Queer Club for dinner with Dean Rucker.

Sapphic Circle

Oct. 29, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 3:00PM-4:30PM

Join Sapphic Circle for a picnic. We'll be meeting in the LGBTQ Center first.

Queer History Month Documentary and Dialogue w/QSU

Oct. 30, LGBTQ Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 7:00PM-8:30PM

Join the Queer Student Union for a documentary and dialogue in celebration of LGBTQ History Month.

View Calendar of Events Flyer Here

Indigenous People's Day

October 9

Calendar of Events

The Native American Origins of Classic Southern Dishes

Oct. 9, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 3rd Floor, 4:00PM-5:00PM

Join us in the LSC to have some delicious classic Southern staple foods and learn about the actual Native American origins of these dishes.

NASU Game Night

Oct. 9, Multicultural Student Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 7:00PM-9:00PM

Join the Native American Student Union for an Indigenous People's Day Game Night in the MSC!

Native American Heritage Month

November 1 - November 30

Calendar of Events

NASU Choctaw Beading Class

Nov. 1, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 6:00PM-9:00PM

A class on the art of making Choctaw Beaded Hoop Earrings!

Lindner Lecture Series: UVA Dept. of Art

Nov. 2, Campbell Hall 160, 6:30PM

"Lecture by Nancy Mithlo (Chiricahua Apache) & Elisabetta Frasca on Curating Native American Art in Italy.

UVA Health Storyteller Series: Kody Grant, UVA Tribal Liaison

Nov. 6, Pinn Hall 1005, 1:30PM-2:30PM

This event is hybrid- Register for virtual here: tinyurl.com/NAHMStorytellersSeriesNov6.

PLUMAS Teach-In

Nov. 8, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 7:00PM-9:00PM

A history of Indigenous, Black, & Latinx organizing & the creation of safe spaces.

CGII Brown Bag Lunch

Nov. 9, Hotel A, One West Range, 12:00PM-1:30PM

Indigenous Communities & Tallgrass Prairie Resilience in the Face of Changing Climate: Research Presentation. Registration Required.

Film & Discussion

Nov. 9, The Center at Belvedere (540 Belvedere Boulevard), 3:00PM-5:00PM

Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums, and Song Film and Discussion.

MSC Celebration

Nov. 9, Multicultural Student Center, 6:30PM-7:30PM

More details to come.

PLUMAS Radical Kitchen

Nov. 9, Outside of Clemons Library, 7:00PM-9:00PM

PLUMAS will sell snacks to raise money for mutual aid causes in C’Ville & discuss Indigenous activism in Latin America.

Eel Basket-Making Workshop

Nov. 10, Multicultural Student Center, Newcomb Hall 2nd Floor, 6:00PM-8:00PM

Join NASU for an Eel Basket-Making Workshop with Brad Hatch.

UVA Health- My Story My Voice: Dr. Edward C. Valandra

Nov. 15, Online, 12:00PM-1:00PM

This event is virtual- Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NAHMMyStoryMyVoiceNov15.

NASU Invites Suni Sonqo

Nov. 15, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 6:30PM-8:30PM

Suni Sonqo, a member of the Quechua Nation, will come speak on his art & upcoming film (Hatarimuy).

Comida y Comunidad

Nov. 17, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 5:00PM-5:00PM

Join us for food & an early tribute to the National Day of Mourning (unThanksgiving).

Open Mic: Sounds of the Silenced

Nov. 20, Latinx Student Center, Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, 7:00PM-9:00PM

Join the LSC and PLUMAS for an open mic night discussing the silencing of oppressed voices

Memory Monday w/NASU

Nov. 27, Multicultural Student Center, Newcomb Hall 2nd Floor, 7:00PM-8:00PM

Join the Minority Rights Coalition for Memory Monday ft. NASU.

Cooking Class with NASU ft. Mary Wilson

Nov. 29, UVA Teaching Kitchen, Student Health & Wellness, 6:00PM-7:30PM

Learn to make homemade cranberry sauce & sweet potato kale pilaf.

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Middle Eastern / North African Heritage Month

April 1 - April 30

Calendar of Events

Newcomb Hall Lower Level Iftar

April 3, Lower Lever of Newcomb Hall, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join the Asian American Student Center, Hoos First Student Center, and the Veterans Student Center for an Iftar! Halal dinner provided in all 3 centers.

Asian Student Union and Muslim Student Association Iftar

April 4, Multicultural Student Center, 2nd Floor of Newcomb Hall, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Join the Asian Student Union and Muslim Student Association for an educational event teaching the importance of Ramadan/Eid, how different Asian countries celebrate the holiday, and trivia followed by an Iftar!

Chai Chats & Crafts

April 10, Asian American Student Center, Lower Level of Newcomb Hall, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Join MSS for a special Chai Chats & Crafts to celebrate both APISAA and MENA Heritage Months!

MENA Speaker Series

April 11, Multicultural Student Center, 2nd Floor of Newcomb Hall, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Persian Cultural Society for student-led presentations on Middle Eastern/North African identity and culture. Dinner will be provided!

MENA Community Gathering

April 12, Multicultural Student Center, 2nd Floor of Newcomb Hall, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Join MSS for a special MENA Community Gathering to celebrate MENA Heritage Month!

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Asian / Pacific Islander / South Asian American Heritage Month

April 1 - April 30

Calendar of Events

Mock Mendhi Night

April 2, Conference Rooms 360/376/389, 3rd Floor of Newcomb Hall , 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join ISA for a Mock Mendhi Night before India Day celebrations! Come get your mendhi done and enjoy light fare and music with others!

Newcomb Hall Lower Lever Iftar

April 3, Lower Level of Newcomb Hall, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join the Asian American Student Center, Hoos First Student Center, and Veteran Student Center for an Iftar! Halal dinner provided in all 3 centers.

Asian Student Union and Muslim Student Association Iftar

April 4, Multicultural Student Center, 2nd Floor of Newcomb Hall, 6:30 PM - 9:00PM

Join the Asian Student Union and Muslim Student Association for an educational event teaching the importance of Ramadan/Eid, how different Asian countries celebrate the holiday, and trivia followed by an Iftar!

India Day 2024: Alia in Wonderland

April 6, Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Indian Student Association for a trip through wonderland with cultural performances and dinner!

Barrio Fiesta

April 13, Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join the Organization for Young Filipino Americans for their annual cultural show, Barrio! Enjoy food, skits, performances, and more!

Pohela Boikshakh with the Bengali Student Organization

April 13, Ern Commons, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join the Bengali Student Organization for their celebration of Bengali New Year with performances, fun activities, and food!

Langar on the Lawn with the Sikh Student Association

April 14, Lower Lawn, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Join the Sikh Student Association on the lawn for a catered vegetarian meal and a discussion about Sikhism!

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