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April 29, 2009

Connections is distributed every Wednesday and is another way for you to find out what's going on around the Grounds. To submit an item for publication, please see www.virginia.edu/vpsa/connections.

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Announcements


Student Activity Fee Refund
Deadline: May 1.
Students who object to the use of the student activity fee to support particular speech activities may receive a refund of $7.31 credited to their account. Students who would like a refund must submit the SAF Refund Request Form in person, with a valid student ID, to the ODOS Business Services Office (Newcomb 444). For more information, contact us or visit our Web site. You can also find the SAF Refund Request Form online.

Cooperative Housing: Openings for 2009-10
Want to live in a fun, eco-friendly, convenient, and affordable home next year? Apply to live in Cooperative Housing at U.Va. We have three houses in the JPA/Shamrock area. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but hurry! E-mail us or find details online.

Sign Up for Greeters
Move-in Day: Aug. 22.
Sign up to be a greeter and kick off the 2009 school year by helping the first-years and their families move into residence halls. If you sign up, you get a free shirt, free food, and you can move into on-Grounds housing early. Plus, it’s on the list of things to do before you graduate. E-mail us or visit our Web site for more information.

Hoo Knew?
91.2 percent of U.Va. students who drink have not been injured or hurt due to drinking. Thank you! Data Source: 2008 Health Promotion Survey from random sample of 2,098 U.Va. undergraduate students. Learn more online.


Moving Out or Moving On


Sofa Shuffle 2009: Donate your used furniture and household items.
Collection Dates: May 9, 18, and 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Collection Sites: 780 Madison Ave., 516 Brandon Ave., Jefferson Park Avenue at Maywood Lane, 303 14th St. NW, 1885 University Circle, and Crossroads Apartments at the Intersection of JPA and Fontaine Avenue.
The Sofa Shuffle, the University of Virginia’s off-Grounds furniture donation drive, encourages departing U.Va. students to donate their unwanted furniture in support of Charlottesville-area nonprofit organizations and residents. Questions? E-mail us or visit our Web site.

Community Bikes’ Donation Drive: Save yourself the trouble of hauling your bike home.
Don't feel like taking your bike home over the break? Why not help out the Charlottesville community by donating it to Community Bikes? The Community Bike Shop is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to getting people in the Charlottesville area out on bikes. Even if your bike is broken or rusted, the Community Bike Shop will be able to fix it and/or use it for parts. It’s a great way to help out the neighborhood, and it saves you from having to carry it back home. Please call us at 804-484-2027 or e-mail to arrange for a pick-up. Visit our Web site for more information.


Performances and Film


The Wiggles Go Bananas!
Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., John Paul Jones Arena.
Tickets go on sale: May 1, 10 a.m.
The most beloved family entertainment band in the world, the Wiggles, are setting out on their wildest adventure to date. The fab four from Down Under are back with a brand new lineup of songs from their latest album, “The Wiggles Go Bananas,” including the smash hit “Monkey Man,” featuring Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue. Questions? Learn more online or e-mail us.

“The Artist” Movie World Premiere: A Red Carpet Event
May 1, 8 p.m., Culbreth Theatre.
If you could choose, would you be the hero? Come see the best action-packed psychological thriller of the year. E-mail us for details or visit the movie’s Web site.


Reminders


Virginia Glee Club Finals Concert: A musical celebration of four great years.
May 16, 9:30 p.m., Old Cabell Hall.
Come join us as U.Va.'s premier male choral ensemble bids a melodious farewell to the class of 2009. Performed pieces will include beautiful renditions of “Shenandoah,” “Ave Maria,” and other classics. Degree candidates receive free admission. Student tickets are $5, and general admission is $15. Contact us for more information or visit us online.

Student Job Opportunities: University Career Services
Do you qualify for the federal work study program next year? Interested in working for an office that offers a fun, friendly learning atmosphere? UCS will employ talented U.Va students for the 2009-10 year. Jobs are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Assignments range from providing customer service in the On-Grounds Interviewing Program to conducting special project work for Pre-Law Services. For more information, visit our Web site.


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The next Connections will be published May 6. DEADLINE: Monday, May 8, by noon.



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  1. Connections is for general postings of University content from students, faculty and staff. Each submission should include a contact name with a telephone number or U.Va. e-mail address. Also, if available, include a Web site address for more information.
  2. Events should be posted on the Student Activities Calendar. Connections limits postings of events.
  3. Submit your item for Connections online by Mondays at noon. Connections is distributed to all undergraduates and to graduate students in the College on most Wednesday evenings when classes are in session.
  4. Postings should be brief, generally less than 70 words. Submit your posting in plain text - no italics, boldface or indentations.
  5. In the interest of brevity and newsworthiness, repeat submissions may be denied.
  6. Connections is edited and published by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and this office determines the suitability of all items for publication.