Community Relations News, Community Relations, U.Va.

Inaugural “Cultivating Change” Expo Highlights U.Va. Earth Week Events
A free lunch and learn community event, the U.Va. Earth Week Expo, “Cultivating Change,” will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at noon in Newcomb Hall Ballroom. Following opening remarks by Pat Hogan, U.Va.’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, three speakers will describe how nitrogen footprint research at the University is contributing to a new understanding of the environment and prompting institutional and individual change.

For more information on the expo and a complete list of earth week activities, visit www.virginia.edu/sustainability.

National Physics Day Show Slated for April 24
Area residents can enjoy the 19th annual Physics Day Show on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in the Physics Building, Room 203. The free show, sponsored by U.Va.’s Physics Department, will feature multiple demonstrations. Attendees can park for free in nearby Scott Stadium lots.

For more information, visit http://www.phys.virginia.edu/Announcements/PhysicsDay.

Final Friday Reception to be Held Last Friday in April
The U.Va. Art Museum will host the last Final Friday reception on April 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The evening features “Corot to Cezanne,” French drawings from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon.

For more information, visit http://www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/visit/final-fridays.

Charlottesville Community Spring Job Fair Slated for May 1
More than 60 employers from a wide variety of industries will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at U.Va.’s John Paul Jones Arena for the 2013 Charlottesville Community Job Fair. The fair is open to the public and admission for job seekers is free. There will be a resource room available onsite where job seekers can receive assistance with interviewing and résumé writing, and workshops will be held throughout the day on various employment topics. Job seekers may pre-register online at: www.charlottesville.org/jobfair.

The fair is sponsored by the City of Charlottesville in partnership with Albemarle County, the Department of Aging and Rehab Services, the International Rescue Committee, National College, Offender Aid & Restoration, Piedmont Workforce Network, the Adult Learning Center, the Virginia Employment Commission, and the Virginia Workforce Center.

For more information or to pre-register, visit http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=3395.

Students Encouraged to “Chuck it for Charity”
At the close of each academic year, tons of quality used furniture and household goods are donated to community organizations and area charities by departing U.Va. students. U.Va. and its partners are again offering Chuck it for Charity, an annual recycling drive designed to make donating easy and convenient. Chuck it for Charity 2013 kicks off May 6 for on-Grounds students at numerous residence halls and continues for students off-Grounds on May 11, and 20. Collection sites for this year’s off-Grounds effort include the Grand Marc Apartments on 13th Street, St. Edward’s Court on 14th Street and MSC’s MadHouse at 780 Madison Ave.

For more information and for a complete list of dates and locations, visit www.virginia.edu/communityrelations/c4c.html.

Skin Cancer Screenings Offered in May
U.Va.’s Health System offers free skin cancer screenings each May at the dermatology clinic on the third floor of U.Va.’s Primary Care Center. Appointments are required. To register or for more information, call 800-223-9173.

For more information on cancer prevention and screenings, visit http://www.medicine.virginia.edu/research/research-centers/cancer-center/cancer-patients/prevention.

Fall Calendar Released
The schedule for several fall U.Va. events has been announced. Highlights, including the football schedule, are below. To access the full University calendar, visit calendar.virginia.edu.

August 31: BYU at home
September 7: Oregon at home
September 21: VMI at home
September 28: at Pittsburgh
September 27-29: Family Weekend
October 5: Ball State at home
October 12: at Maryland
October 12-15: Fall Reading Days
October 19: Duke at home
October 26: Georgia Tech at home – Homecomings
November 2: Clemson at home
November 9: at North Carolina
November 7-10: Virginia Film Festival
November 23: at Miami
November 30: Virginia Tech at home – Commonwealth Day

As a service to the U.Va. Community, U.Va. Community Relations offers area-specific traffic alerts at www.virginia.edu/communityrelations.

To learn more about other University events and activities, visit calendar.virginia.edu.