Students for Humanity Week pushes back on Trump immigration order
By Danaite Soquar | February 6, 2017“It was, in a way, healing and beautiful to see everyone come together.”
“It was, in a way, healing and beautiful to see everyone come together.”
This Saturday, Habitat for Humanity at U.Va. held its annual Rake-a-Thon along with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and student-led CIOs.
Last week, members of the Disability Council, a subcommittee of the Office of Diversity and Equity’s Diversity council within Student Council held Disability Acceptance Week.
There is no doubt a degree from the University can open up countless doors to places beyond Grounds.
University students engaged in Hazing Prevention Week — spanning Sept. 19-23 — aiming to bring to light the harmful behavior of hazing.
Sustained Dialogue, a student-led CIO that facilitates dialogues between students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, is implementing new structural changes this year to moderate constructive conversations within the current political and social climate both at the University and the United States at large.
The student-led “Worker Voices of UVA” exhibit was showcased at OpenGrounds April 22 with a two-fold mission — to highlight the experiences of University employees who ensure the school operates every day and to illuminate the unpleasant truths about working and living in Charlottesville.
Sherriff said his emphasis on creating experiences — like performing skits in class — lends itself to students’ learning.
Nationally recognized scholarships like the Truman and Rhodes programs not only connote prestige but also provide students unparalleled opportunities to seek academic and professional pursuits.
This past Wednesday, Deafness Education & Awareness for Students (DEAFS) at U.Va. brought students together for an American Sign Language (ASL) workshop at Open Grounds.