Monday’s tour centered around controversial names of various University buildings, many of which are named after prominent professors and administrators who had connections to slavery.
The event, hosted by the Muslim Students Association, was attended by over 100 community members, including Dean of Students Allen Groves and University President Jim Ryan.
The EOCR response came after student reports calling for increased support, resources and representation for Asian/Asian Pacific American students and Latinx students at U.Va.
The pair was joined by Dr. Jennifer Lee, the director of Virginia's Department of Medical Assistance Services, who gave an update on the Medicaid expansion bill passed during last year’s General Assembly.
Political groups on Grounds will refocus efforts on activism and lobbying in the post-election season.
Virginia has seen a 104.6 percent increase in the number of returned absentee ballots compared to this time last year.
University President Jim Ryan will be inaugurated Friday as U.Va.'s ninth president, with a number of events planned throughout the weekend.
