U.Va. employees with children preparing to apply to college can learn about student financial aid and the college admissions process at a Student Financial Services workshop on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in Gilmer Hall Room 130. All employees and their high school-age children are invited to attend the workshop. Topics will include admissions, community colleges, how to apply, award letters, making cost comparisons, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), among other subjects. Questions are welcomed and light refreshments will be provided. The event is free and no reservations are required.

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On Saturday, the University of Virginia Art Museum returns from its holiday break with the opening of “The Social Lens,” an exhibit of photographs that touch on a range of social issues. These works are drawn from the collection of Ray Graham III and reflect his interest in documentary or social commentary photography – photography that provides a sense of place, social situation or events that can change the viewer’s perceptions and values. The 10 artists whose work is included capture the intricacies of life in such far-flung places as Native American reservations and the sidewalk in front of the White House. Full Story.

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