Activities, Programs & Organizations

Activities, Programs & Organizations

Do what you love – and develop friendships and leadership skills along the way. Between service projects, student organizations, and cultural groups, chances are that we've got what you're looking for. Your community is waiting for you!

Multicultural Student Center

Multicultural Student Support

Whether you're from a historically underrepresented community or broadening your cross-cultural understanding, our four centers – Multicultural Student Center, LGBTQ Center, Latinx Student Center, and Interfaith Student Center – can help you find your voice.

Public Service

Volunteering and Service

Looking for a way to serve while doing what you love? Whether it's online tutoring, park restoration, or animal rescue, connect with a volunteer opportunity just right for you!

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Join an Organization, Club, or Other Student Group

Find your community by following your passion. If you don't see what you're looking for among the 650+ student organizations at UVA...start your own!

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African-American Student Programs and Support

Your "home away from home" awaits on Dawson's Row! At the Office of African-American Affairs, you'll find social support, academic resources, and a team championing change on your behalf.

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Get involved in Greek Life

Learn about UVA's four Greek Councils and how they provide opportunities to pursue scholarship, leadership, service, and diversity.

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Orientation & Transition Programs

Orientation & Transition Programs helps first-year, second-year, and transfer students adjust to academic and social life at the University. We're glad you're here! 

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LGBTQ+ Student Support

Questioning, coming out, queer, or an ally? The LGBTQ Center is the place for you. We are a welcoming, safe space with services and programs that raise awareness of sexual and gender diversities at UVA.

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Event Planning

Reserve a space for your on-Grounds event and review University guidance on advertising, decorating, and catering.

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Meriwether Lewis Institute

The Meriwether Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership at the University of Virginia is a multi-year fellowship that prepares students for a lifetime of leadership at the University and beyond.

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Student Engagement Office

The best way to reach us currently is via email at [email protected]

Our in-person officers are primarily housed within the PAC (Programs & Councils Office), Newcomb Hall First Floor, room 164.

180 McCormick Road
P.O. Box 400701
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

 

Staff

Multicultural Student Services

Dashan Axson-Lawrence

Dashan J. Axson-Lawrence

Assistant Director, Multicultural Student Services
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

Roxanne Burley

Roxanne Burley

Senior Administrative Assistant
Address:

Newcomb Hall 164 
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

Vicki Gist

Vicki L. Gist

Senior Associate Dean of Students
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

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Davon Lewis

Davon Lewis

Student Affairs Fellow, Multicultural Student Services
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904

Nehali Patel

Nehali Patel

Program Coordinator, Multicultural Student Services
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

 

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Carissa Temerson

Carissa Temerson

Program Coordinator, Multicultural Student Services
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904

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Alex Winkowsi

Alex Winkowski

Assistant Director, Multicultural Student Services
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

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Michelle Bair

Michelle Bair

Director, Hoos First
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

Kalea Obermeyer

Kalea Obermeyer

Program Coordinator
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Roxanne Burley

Roxanne Burley

Senior Administrative Assistant
Address:

Newcomb Hall 164 
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

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Kayla Kim

Student Affairs Fellow
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

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Alex Winkowski

Alex Winkowski

Interim Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

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Student Center Facilities Operations

Roxanne Burley

Roxanne Burley

Senior Administrative Assistant
Address:

Newcomb Hall 164 
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

Policy, Accountability, & Critical Events

Donovan Golich

Donovan Golich

Associate Director of Policy, Accountability, & Critical Events
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

Nate Pede

Nate Pede

Assistant Director of Policy, Accountability, & Critical Events
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701

Contact Info:
Evan Pivonka

Evan Pivonka

Assistant Director of Policy, Accountability, & Critical Events, Special Assistant to the Honor Committee
Address:

Newcomb Hall
180 McCormick Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4701