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Of Special Note

Newcomb Hall Opens Books for Student Groups
Oct. 4, 8 a.m., Online.
The Newcomb Hall Event Planning Office will begin accepting reservation requests from active CIOs, FOAs, Agency and Special Status student groups for spring and summer 2008 (Jan. 16 through Aug. 8, 2008) exclusively via the SOURCE Web site. Requests must be submitted through the SOURCE no earlier than 8 a.m. on Oct. 4 and will be processed in the order in which they were received. Only requests sent at or after 8 a.m. will be processed.

Register to Vote
Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Outside Newcomb.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Outside O-Hill.
If you want to vote in the Presidential Primary, register now. Absentee ballots and registration forms (in and out-of-state) can be picked up and turned in throughout the week at the locations listed above. Registration will take place at the various locations through Oct. 8. The registration deadline is Oct. 9. Election Day is Nov. 6. Please e-mail us or go online to learn more.

Request a Peer Health Educator Outreach: Learn More about College Health Issues at U.Va.
Have two trained PHEs come speak to your organization about sexual health, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, or stress management. You pick the date and time - we work with your schedule. Contact us for more information.

Research, Graduate and Professional School Information

GRE and Grad School Application Info Session
Oct. 2, 5 p.m., Location TBA.
Interested in applying to grad school? If so, now is the time to start thinking about it. Find out about available resources and next steps in the application process. Hosted by Kaplan and the Class of 2008 Trustees. Go online to learn more about this and other fourth-year events. Questions? E-mail Chris.

Professional and Graduate School Fair
Oct. 3, noon to 4 p.m., Newcomb Hall third floor.
More than 100 professional and graduate schools will be at U.Va. to talk with students about their academic and professional programs. Types of programs represented include law, medicine, public health, business, humanities, sciences, and more. If you are considering any type of education beyond your undergraduate degree, be sure to attend to learn more about programs and admissions.

Graduate Research Experience Workshop
Oct. 2, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Clark 102.
If you are applying to graduate school, come ask U.Va. graduate students how their research experience has developed at the graduate level. Open to all fields. Please e-mail us to learn more.

How to Give an Effective Research Presentation
Oct. 11, 5 to 6 p.m., Clemons 407.
Come listen to tips from Michael Palmer, U.Va. faculty member, on how to make a research presentation stand out. Contact us with questions.

Career and Internship Opportunities and Services

Artisans’ Bazaar: Come Sell your Arts and Crafts
Apply by Oct. 11. Bazaar: Dec. 6 and 7.
Come sell your handmade arts and crafts at this year’s Artisans' Bazaar on Dec. 6 and 7. For more information on participating in the bazaar or to fill out an application, please stop by the UPC office in Newcomb Hall, go online, or contact us by Oct. 11.

Now Hiring: U.Va. Conference Services
U.Va. Conference Services is now hiring program managers to work during the academic year and the summer of 2008. Starting wage is $10 an hour, working 10 to 15 hours a week. Contact us at 434-924-4479 or via e-mail for more information. Do not forget to stop by our office to pick up an application. We are located at the bottom of Kent Hall on Bonnycastle Drive.

Internship Opportunity: University of Virginia Health System
Apply by Oct. 1.
The U.Va. Health System’s marketing and communications team is seeking a third- or fourth-year student interested in organizational behavior, non-profit organizations, or healthcare marketing to work 10 to 20 hours per week, at $10 per hour. The successful candidate will assist in planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of marketing functions, including publications, events and promotion, internal communications, public information, and presentations. Please e-mail your resume and a cover letter to Nick Noe by Oct. 1.

Web Master Needed: Work with V Magazine
V magazine is a quarterly on-Grounds publication. We are looking for a Web master to help update and maintain our site. There will be weekly announcements to include, as well as an archive of past issues. This is a great resume item (especially for prospective media studies majors). Go online or e-mail us to learn more.

SEO Information Session: Earn $600 to $1,200 Per Week in Mentored Summer Internships
Info session: Sept. 27, 5 p.m., Monroe 118 (Commerce School).
The nation’s premier minority internship program leading to full-time job offers on Wall Street will be hosting an information session. Please contact us for more information, or visit us on the Web.

UCS Open House: Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct 1, 7 to 9 p.m., UCS (Bryant Hall in Scott Stadium).
Stop by anytime between 7 and 9 p.m. for music, snacks, and good times. The Open House will provide an informal opportunity for students to become familiar with UCS resources on choosing a major, writing a resume, finding an internship, etc. The special topic of the evening will be how to find opportunities in Latin America.

Summer Experiences Survey
How did you spend this past summer? UCS currently reports students' first destination after graduating U.Va., but many students ask us how and where their peers spend their summers while in college. Please take a few minutes to fill out this quick online survey. Your anonymous feedback will be shared with deans, academic departments, and other students. This survey will be closed on Sept 28.

Service and Philanthropic Opportunities

TableFest 2K7: Volunteer Opportunities for Third-Years
Sign up through Sept. 27.
“TableFest 2K7” is an opportunity for third-years to sign up for volunteer and service activities in and around the Grounds. There will be sign-up sheets in Newcomb Plaza through Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for activities like Habitat for Humanity, Veterans' Charity Breakfast, an "Alternative Fall Break," and many others. Please contact us for more information.

Alternative Spring Break: Thanksgiving and Winter Trip Applications
Deadline: Oct. 1.
Alternative Spring Break Thanksgiving Project to Richmond, Va. (Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Facility) and winter projects to the Grand Canyon, Thailand, and Brazil. Please apply online. Direct any questions to Ethan.

A Cappellooza: Every A Cappella Group at U.Va.
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Chem Auditorium.
Come see all your favorite U.Va. a cappella groups perform Oct. 3. This is the biggest a cappella concert U.Va. has ever seen. Don’t miss out. Tickets are on sale on the Lawn or at the door for $5. All proceeds benefit Dance Marathon - it’s for the kids. Please e-mail us with questions.

Sukkot Survivor Sleepout: Sleep Out to Raise Money for Charlottesville's Homeless
Through Oct. 4, between Brown College and Monroe Hill.
Sleep outside with your friends and raise money for Compass Day Haven, which provides local homeless people with necessary services. Come join us for as many of the nights as you want. Visit our Web site to learn more, sign up and get sponsors. Questions? Send us an e-mail.

5K Run/Walk for Office
Oct. 20, 10 a.m., Newcomb Plaza (outside the University Bookstore).
The University Democrats present the 5K Run/Walk for Office. Go online for a registration form and drop off in the University Democrats’ box in the SAC or at any UDems Meeting (Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Clark 108). Contact us with questions.

Health Disparities Candlelight Vigil
Sept. 30, 5 to 7 p.m., front steps of the Rotunda.
Fight for equitable healthcare for all people at the Memorial Candlelight Vigil for victims of health disparities. Hosted by the Daniel Hale Williams Pre-med Society, students united to end health disparities. Contact us for more information.

Fast-a-Thon: Fast for a Day to Feed the Needy
Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., Student Activities Building.
Join the Muslim Student Association on Oct. 2 for Fast-a-Thon. Pledge to fast during the daylight hours and break your fast in the evening with a free catered dinner. Each pledge contributes to the Emergency Food Bank of Charlottesville. Sign up to pledge at Newcomb this week. Contact us for more details.

Involvement and Leadership Opportunities

Join StudCo Student Arts Committee
Meetings: Thursdays, 7:45 p.m., Student Council Work Room (Newcomb).
Join in our initiatives to bring student art on Grounds and much more. We meet every Thursday. Contact us for more details, or go online.

3.7 Magazine Deadline
Submissions due: Oct. 5.
3.7 is a full-color, award-winning art and literary magazine on Grounds, and you can be in it. E-mail your poetry, fiction, and/or art of any kind to us by Oct. 5. Go online to learn more.

International Relations Organization: Staff the Virginia Model United Nations Conference
Whether you did Model UN in high school, are interested in international affairs, or just want to meet awesome people, consider staffing our annual conference starting on Nov. 16. Come to our meetings in Jeff Hall every Wednesday, 7 p.m. For more information contact Sarah Zauner or go to our Web site.

The Virginia Literary Review Submissions
Deadline: Oct. 12.
The Virginia Literary Review is the oldest literary magazine on grounds. We are now accepting submissions for our winter publication. Send poetry, prose, and black-and-white photography to us via e-mail.

Join the Virginia Society: Work with the Admissions Office
Become a part of the Virginia Society for the Recruitment of Special Scholars, an organization in which you can talk about your experiences at U.Va. with potential Echols and Rodman scholars. You do not have to be Echols or Rodman to join. Contact Katie Meyer for an application or for more information.

Student Council Scholarship Committee
Applications due: Sept. 28, 5 p.m.
Members of this committee will develop unique scholarships for students as well as select recipients for these scholarships. Applications are available in front of the Student Council Office in Newcomb Hall and on the Student Council Web site. Applications are due Sept. 28, but we encourage students to apply as early as possible. Contact us for more information.

Apply to be a College Rep to Student Council
Deadline: Oct. 2, 5 p.m.
The Arts and Sciences Council is seeking representatives to Student Council from the College to fill vacancies resulting from a reapportionment. Find the application on the ASC Web site. Submit by Oct. 2 to Megan via e-mail, or to the front desk of Garrett Hall. You must also attend the ASC meeting on Oct. 3 and give a short speech to Council explaining your interest in the position and goals for the coming year. Learn more about this opportunity online.

Students for Mental Health Awareness Meeting
Oct. 2, 7 p.m., Cabell 235.
Come to our meeting to get involved in promoting mental health awareness at U.Va. Learn more online, or contact us.

Amuse-Bouche Improv Tryouts
Oct. 2 or 3, 7 to 9 p.m.
Try out with Amuse-Bouche. Learn more online, or contact us.

Cambodian Student Organization : Help Kick Off the University's New Student Group
Oct. 1, 7 p.m., Newcomb Hall Kaleidoscope Center.
The Cambodian Student Organization of the University of Virginia invites you to a screening and discussion on the Oscar-winning film "The Killing Fields" on Oct. 1. Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact us to learn more.

Ignite.242
Oct. 2, 8 p.m., U.Va. Chapel.
Join the Catholic Student Ministry for an hour of praise and worship, a relevant message, Eucharistic adoration, and fellowship. Ignite.242 is made possible by Catholic Student Ministry, but people from all faiths and religions are welcome to join us. If you enjoy praising God through song, or if you are just interested in learning more, please come. Contact John Hopke for more info, and check out our Web site.

Special Events

Japan Club's Atsu-Atsu Night
Sept. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., Newcomb Plaza.
Come experience the atmosphere of a Japanese summer festival with food and games, along with authentic festival attire for you and your friends to try on. The foods we will be serving include: yaki-onigiri (rice balls, lightly fried, in a variety of flavors), kushi-katsu (a kabob featuring tender pork cutlets covered in fine breading), chicken teriyaki, veggies, and more. Bring your friends! Atsu-Atsu night is free for members, and only $5 for non-members. We will have discounted T-shirt pre-orders. Please contact us for more information, or go online.

Talking Photographs: Students Share Experiences in El Salvador
Sept. 28, 4 to 6 p.m., Kaleidoscope (Newcomb Hall).
Come to the opening of a photography exhibit from seven U.Va. students who traveled to El Salvador this summer to study women's activism in Central America. Salvadoran pupusas and other refreshments will be provided. Please e-mail us for more information.

John Paul Jones Arena
Maroon 5 Student Discount Tickets: U.Va. students with a valid student ID can purchase tickets for the Oct. 8 show for $25 while supplies last. There is a four-ticket per student limit.
The Police with Special Guest Fiction Plane: Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.
WWE Presents Smackdown/ECW Live: Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Lipizzaner Stallions: Nov. 16, 3 and 7:30 p.m.
Sugarland with Little Big Town and Jake Owen: Dec. 8, 8 p.m.
Playhouse Disney Live: Dec. 9, 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.
http://www.johnpauljonesarena.com

Intramurals Upcoming Events
Tennis Singles Tournament: Oct. 19 through 21.
Home Run Derby: Oct. 16.
Outdoor Recreation October Programs: Intro to Fly Fishing Oct 6 and 7; Fly-Tying Seminar Oct 10; Kayak Roll Workshop Oct 16, 18 and 23.
Register in the Aquatic and Fitness Center Business Office.
For more information, call 434-924-3791 or go online.

Voices of the Class: Sketch Comedy Based on Your Admissions Essays
Sept. 27 and 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 p.m., Old Cabell Hall.
Wonder what happened to those essays you wrote to get in to U.Va.? Come see Spectrum Theatre's "Voices of the Class," sketch comedy based on the admissions essays of the class of 2011. Admission is $5. Contact us to learn more.

Reminders

University Career Services
Jefferson Externships: A short-term job shadowing experience that can last anywhere from one day to three weeks. Go online to pre-register for a Jefferson Extern small group workshop.
Darden Mentoring Program: Get a business mentor. Apply online by Sept. 28.
U.S. Job and Internship Search for International Students: Sept. 27, 5 p.m., Bryant Hall Recruiting Room.

Peer Academic Advising
Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m., fourth floor of Clemons.
Come talk to fellow College students about your academic concerns. Get tips on study habits, ways to fulfill requirements, recommended classes, and more. Sponsored by the Arts and Sciences Council. Learn more on the Web.

Pancakes for Parkinson’s
Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Lawn.
Come to the Lawn for the fourth annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s Sept. 29 and get free Tavern pancakes. We will be making more than 10,000 pancakes in hopes of raising $40,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s disease research. Join us the morning of the home football game against Pittsburgh in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. Contact us to learn more, or go online.

Ciné-Club Sur Grand Écran: La Belle et la Bête
Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m., Wilson 402.
Do not miss this masterpiece of French cinema: “La Belle et la Bête” (1946) directed by Jean Cocteau (in French, with English subtitles). Join us for a discussion led by Ms. Murray Levine, professor in the French department. More about the film on IMDB. Contact us or go online to learn more about the program.

OFFscreen Films presents "Syndromes and a Century"
Sept. 30, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Newcomb Theatre.
Watch independent, foreign, and classic films every Sunday night in Newcomb Theatre for $3. This Sunday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in Newcomb Theatre, OFFscreen presents Thai director Weerasethaku's "Syndromes and a Century." The renowned Asian director focuses on the mechanics of a relationship over periods of time, set in two different but similar environments in this International Film Festival favorite. Learn more online, or send us an e-mail.

No Money for Emergency?: Honor Loans Can Help
Honor loans provide undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to receive a maximum of $600 in short-term, interest-free loans to help with school related and living expenses. Visit the Dean of Students Office in Peabody Hall. Call 924-7133 to schedule an appointment or e-mail us for more information.

Sign Up for U.Va. Alerts
Stay informed in the event of danger or an emergency on or near the Grounds. Messages will be infrequent, and your cell phone number will not be shared for any other purposes. For more information or go online to sign up.




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