From her love of Taylor Swift to a late-night Yik Yak post, Olivia Beam describes how Swifties at U.Va. was born. In this week's episode, Olivia details the thin line Swifties at U.Va. successfully walk to share their love of Taylor Swift while also fostering an inclusive and welcoming community.
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By Carolina Turner | August 14, 2025Listen as the Associate Director of the First Year Experience describes her work to support first-years during and after orientation, and the importance of orientation within the first year experience.
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