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November 18, 2009

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Student Activities Calendar  |  Things to Do and U.Va. News


Announcements


H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Thursday
Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Alumni Hall.
Students who are 24 and younger are encouraged to come by the clinic (no appointment necessary) to receive the H1N1 vaccine. The age restriction follows guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Administrative fee of $19.96, payable by cash, check or credit card. Aetna Student Health Insurance will be accepted. Offered by the Department of Student Health, in cooperation with its partner, Intravene. Visit our Web site for more information.


Of Special Note


Fourth-Year Pledge : Free T-Shirt for Signing
Through Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CASE Office.
Fourth-year students who sign the pledge not to attempt the fourth-year fifth can receive a free long-sleeve T-shirt at CASE (ground level of Madison House) while supplies last.  Funded by the U.Va. Parents Committee. Contact us to learn more or visit our Web site.

Learn to Live, Live to Learn: Apply to Live in Hereford Residential College
Deadline: Nov. 23.
Apply now to live in Hereford College and join a unique community focused on sustainability. Here you'll find a strong sense of ccamaraderie, with students from all class years, engaged faculty members, exciting and diverse academic, social, and service activities, leadership opportunities, great food and more. Visit us online for more details.

Need a Ride to the Airport Over Break?: Take the UVAirbus Powered by StudCo
The Student Life committee has set up a service to provide buses to and from Charlottesville ($5 one way) and Richmond ($10 one way) airports during Thanksgiving and winter breaks, making your travel easier and cheaper. Tickets are available for purchase at the Newcomb Box Office or on the Student Council Web site. Contact us if you have any questions.

Lighting of the Lawn
Dec. 8, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Join the University community for annual festivities celebrating the end of classes and the beginning of the holiday season.


Events and Speakers


Healthcare and the Vocation of Medicine: Dr. Steven White on Health Care Reform
Nov. 21, 5 p.m., Minor Hall 125.
Come hear Dr. Steven White speak on the impact of health care reform on the vocation of medicine. Dr. White is the chair of the health care policy committee of the CMA. E-mail us for more details.

The Mormon Next Door: Panel Discussion and Q&A about Life as a Latter-Day Saint Student
Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Ruffner Hall Room G004C.
A panel of U.Va. students present short essays on life as a Mormon. A Q&A session and refreshments follow. This event is open to all who are curious about Mormonism, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or how to maintain a strong spiritual life while remaining a committed student. Questions? E-mail us to learn more, or visit us online.

"Trade and Development after the Crisis": Dr. Eduardo Zepeda
Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Jefferson Hall.
Come hear Dr. Eduardo Zepeda, a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discuss his perspective on trade and development following the most recent economic crisis. All students, professors, and faculty welcome. Presented by International Relations Organization. Interested? Contact us for more information.


Opportunities and Scholarships


Students United for Business Presents Alexis de Bretteville: Landing the Perfect Job
Nov. 20, noon to 1 p.m., Minor 125.
Alexis de Bretteville, the Americas CEO of one of the world's leading firms in recruitment, Michael Page International, is coming to Grounds to give a presentation on strategies and tactics you should employ when looking for a job. He is also going to focus on the importance of mobility in the management of one's career. Contact us to learn more.

Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards: Applications Due Soon
Deadline: Dec. 1, noon.
First-, second-, and third-year students may apply for up to $3,000 to carry out an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Applications are due to the Center for Undergraduate Excellence. E-mail us to learn more, or visit our Web site.


Academic Activities


Sociology Society Movie Night: “Crash”
Nov. 18, 8 p.m., Minor 125.
Join the members of the Sociology Society for a night of popcorn, candy, and "Crash". Raw and uncut, this 2004 film presents the many social issues surrounding Anglo-Saxon expressions of xenophobia and bigotry through modern anguish and urban disconnect in America. Through the lives of the multi-ethnic cast, "Crash" establishes a provocative view of racial conflicts in America, challenging audiences to question their own prejudices. For more information, visit our @UVA site.

BACS BAGELS: Interested in Computing but not an Engineer?
Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to noon, Olsson 236D.
Whether you're a prospective or declared major, come enjoy Bodo's bagels with us. Professors and students may discuss classes, requirements, and the career benefits to getting an interdisciplinary bachelor of arts degree in computer science. E-mail us to learn more, or see our Web site.

VAS Graduate School Information Session
Nov. 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Brooks Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room.
Are you an anthropology major considering graduate school, but don't know where to start? Come to the Virginia Anthropology Society's graduate school information session. Learn about grad school firsthand from a panel of U.Va. graduate students specializing in linguistics, archaeology, and socio-cultural anthropology. Refreshments will be provided. Contact us for more information, or visit us online.

DHW Pre-Med Honor Society: Mel’s & Movie Night
Nov. 19, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Physics 203.
Love Mel’s soul food? Did you love reading "My Sister’s Keeper" and want to see the movie? Then come to Mel’s & Movie Night this Thursday. "My Sister's Keeper" follows Anna, a child conceived to be a genetic match for her sick older sister, Kate, who has been donating blood cells to her sister all her life, but now Kate is in need of a kidney. Will Anna make the decision to save her sister’s life once again, or will she make the shocking decision to let her die? Come find out. Come hungry, and bring a friend. E-mail us to learn more.


Special Interests


CSA Dollar Dim Sum: Get Each Item on the Menu for Just $1
Nov. 20, 5 to 7 p.m., Shea House.
Join the Chinese Student Association as we end the week right with our annual food night. Instead of bringing you just another food night, we're bringing you the Dollar Dim Sum, where you can get each dish for just $1. Bring some extra cash to get your very own CSA PandaWockeeZ T-shirt. Questions? E-mail us or see our event Web site.

OAS "A Taste of Africa" Student/Faculty Dinner
Nov. 21, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Newcomb Hall South Meeting Room.
The Organization of African Students (OAS) cordially invites you to come out and dine with distinguished faculty and fellow peers at our semester Student/Faculty Dinner. Cuisine from all over the African continent will be served. Ann Githinji, Ph.D. candidate in anthropology, will be our guest speaker. The dinner is $3 members, and $5 non-members. E-mail us to learn more.

Meet the Greeks
Nov. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Newcomb Commonwealth Room.
The Multicultural Greek Council is comprised of Latino and Latina, Asian and multicultural fraternities and sororities that are sure to fit your interest. Come out for an opportunity to get to know the members of our council while enjoying catered food and performances from all the participant organizations. Contact us for more information, or visit us online.

Apply to PURSUIT's Executive Committee
Deadline: Nov. 24.
PURSUIT Conference, which aims to raise student awareness on various social issues, is seeking new committee members. Interested in issues related to education, such as affirmative action, gender/ethnic studies and inequality of education? Then join our education workshop committee to explore these issues. If your interest lies in advertising, being creative and generating catchy phrases, then our publicity team is for you. Apply on our Web site. E-mail us for more details.


Community Service and Civic Engagement


Relay For Life Blitz Week
Through Nov. 20.
Look out for Relay For Life Blitz Week, featuring T-shirts, free cake, and other goodies. Relay For Life is a yearlong fundraising effort for the American Cancer Society and is U.Va.'s largest student-run philanthropy. Become a part of the fight and the search for a cure, and join U.Va.'s biggest fight against cancer. Contact us to learn more, and visit our Web site.

Women's Leadership Development Program Information Session
Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room.
Interested in joining U.Va.’s community of women leaders? Are you looking to discover or improve your leadership style? Attend the Women’s Leadership Development Program’s (WLDP) information session for first- and second-year women. Current committee members and WLDP alumni will be on hand to share their experiences and to answer questions about the program and application process. Light snacks will be provided. E-mail us for more information, and visit our Web site.

Abundant Life Christmas Banquet
Dec. 4, 7 p.m., John Paul Jones Arena.
Come join us for the 10th Annual Abundant Life Christmas Banquet to help address spiritual, educational, and economic needs of the Prospect area community. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction, and dinner will follow. Tickets are $25. Please e-mail us for more information and to purchase tickets. Visit our Web site to learn more.

Rock to Uganda
Nov. 20, 3  to 7 p.m., Sigma Pi.
Building Tomorrow and Sigma Pi will be hosting the first Rock to Uganda benefit. Come out to support Building Tomorrow at U.Va. and enjoy great music. Five bands will be competing for your vote, so come out and support your favorite one. Cups will be sold for $5 and will serve as your entry ticket. You can purchase a cup at the door or on the Lawn. Questions? E-mail us, or see our Web site.

Medical Trip to Belize over Spring Break: Changing the World One Adventure at a Time
Want to experience field clinical work firsthand in villages of Belize? Travel to Belize during spring break with fellow U.Va. students. We will be setting up medical clinics in underprivileged villages while exploring the beautiful country of Belize. Interested? E-mail us to learn more.


Sports and Exercise


Free Workout Class at the AFC: Get Excited for Third-Year Thursdays
Nov. 19, 7 to 8 p.m., AFC 2/3.
Third-years, come on out to the last free Class of 2011 workout class of the year. Be one of the first 25 people there to participate in this month's Nia class. A special cardio dance workout, Nia combines yoga, tai chi, modern and ethnic dance. Best of all, it's completely free and it's just for third-years. Contact us to learn more, or check out our Web site.


Music, Dance, Film


Wale: UPC PKG Concert
Dec. 4, 9 p.m., Student Activities Building.
Wale, featuring the legendary Go-Go band, UCB, will be performing in support of his long-awaited studio album, Attention Deficit, officially released November 10, 2009. Ticket are $10 for U.Va. students; $18 for the general public. They go on sale Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. E-mail us for more information, or visit us online.

ReMiX Presents "RMX Awards 2009"
Nov. 20, 8 p.m., McLeod Auditorium.
Come join us for ReMiX's fall show, "RMX Awards 2009." Tickets are $5 presale, and $7 at the door. E-mail us to learn more.

Virginia Belles Fall Concert: Get ReBELLEious
Nov. 21, 8 p.m., McLeod Hall.
Come join the Virginia Belles, the oldest all-female a cappella group at U.Va. for their fall concert, "Get ReBELLEious," with special guest group Madison Project from JMU. We will be performing songs by Feist, Stevie Wonder, Keane, Leona Lewis, Muse, Kings of Leon and more. Tickets are available online, $5 on the Lawn, or $6 at the door. Contact us to learn more, or check out our Web site.

Free Bridge Quintet Fall Concert: "1959: The Year that Changed Jazz"
Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Old Cabell Hall.
Come to the Free Bridge Quintet's fall concert.The Quintet, comprised of U. Va.’s McIntire Department of Music jazz faculty, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the year 1959.
Tickets are $15 for the public, $8 for students, and free for U.Va. students who reserve in advance online. E-mail us for more details, or see our Web site.  

University Salsa Club Presents "Viva en la Música"
Nov. 20 and 21,.7 p.m., O'Hill Forum.
Come join us for University Salsa Club's fall show. This semester showcase will include salsa, merengue, bachata, samba, rueda, and more. Best of all, admission is free. Contact us to learn more, or visit us online.

Showing this Weekend at Newcomb Theater
“Inglourious Basterds"
Nov. 19 through 21, 7 p.m.; Nov. 22, 2 p.m.
"Taking Woodstock"
Nov. 19 through 21, 10 p.m.
Tickets are $3. Presented by the University Programs Council. Check out our Web site or e-mail us for more information.


Reminders


Helpline: Here to Listen and Help
Do you have a problem or issue you want to vent about? Do you just need someone to listen? Helpline, run through Madison House, is Central Virginia's only general purpose crisis hotline. Lines are open 24/7, so call us about anything, anytime, day or night. Just call 434-295-TALK. Visit our Web site for more information.

Oluponya Records Fall Concert
Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Maury Hall.
Have a great time with your friends and family and see performances from talented musicians from U.Va's student record company. Tickets ($4 presale) will be available in front of Newcomb Dining Hall during lunch and are available at the Newcomb Box Office. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Contact us or see our Web site for more information.

Shakespeare on the Lawn: "Measure for Measure"
Nov. 19 and 20, 8 p.m., Student Activities Building.
Nov. 21, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Student Activities Building.
Politics and religion meet with sex and scandal in Shakespeare’s "Measure for Measure." Under the watchful eyes of the true Duke, his young substitute falls prey to desire for a clever nun. With an ensemble of pimps, prostitutes and priests making mischief, only the Duke’s meddling can undo the harm wrought by the substitute and his harsh laws. Interested? Contact us to learn more.




The next Connections will be published Dec. 2. DEADLINE: Monday, Nov. 30, by noon.


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