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(05/05/21 9:48pm)
An entrepreneurial and driven Class of 2018 alumna, Charity Malia Dinko has used the knowledge, connections and skills she acquired on Grounds to start her own shea butter business. The company, Northshea, is a social impact business committed to alleviating poverty and empowering women in northern Ghana. Born and raised in Ghana, Dinko witnessed the extreme poverty among local Ghanian women, particularly in her hometown village of Woricambo.
(04/09/21 7:21pm)
Just last month, six women of Asian descent were killed in a targeted shooting in the Atlanta area. Since the start of the pandemic, Asian American hate crimes have been on the rise. President Trump’s rhetoric, calling COVID-19 the “Kung-Flu” and attributing the cause of the pandemic to the Asian population, has only magnified and perpetuated the country’s anti-Asian narrative.
(02/25/21 8:44am)
The transition to a remote learning environment has brought new interest to the pedagogy of a virtual exchange program. This spring, University students enrolled in upper-level Chinese course CHIN 3020 have the opportunity to virtually collaborate and engage with students from the renowned Peking University in Beijing, China. The structure of the curriculum was designed to make students feel as if they are travelling to Beijing on a study abroad trip, exploring traditional architecture and cuisine, environmental pollution and the city’s urban development.
(02/07/21 2:27am)
Like much of the college experience, Greek life looks a lot different this year. COVID-19 has forced fraternities and sororities to develop new recruitment strategies and find ways to preserve the typical social aspects of Greek life in an unprecedented online environment.
(04/14/20 7:18am)
On any other day, Corner Juice is a hot spot for University students to get their daily nutritional support via smoothies, acai bowls and other healthy options. While students have mostly left Grounds and social distancing policies are in full effect in the Commonwealth, Corner Juice remains committed to serving the Charlottesville community.
(03/06/20 5:26pm)
Students filled the University’s LGBTQ center Wednesday evening to discuss the importance of intersectionality and the steps we can take to be a more inclusive and accepting society. Approximately 40 students gathered to learn more about what it means to be queer — having a non-heteroromantic, non-heterosexual orientation or a non-cisgender identity — or an ally in the South Asian community. Collaboration between the Indian Student Association and the Queer Student Union led to the creation of this multicultural dinner dialogue. Students engaged in insightful conversations with one another while enjoying a catered Indian meal from Milan Indian Restaurant.
(02/13/20 6:26pm)
A new member has recently joined the University Police Department, and he isn’t just any employee. Cooper, a miniature American shepherd, is now working alongside his handler and owner Sergeant Benjamin Rexrode at UPD.
(01/21/20 2:04am)
With a rich and diverse culture, India is home to individuals who celebrate a wide range of traditions and religious events. As we approach the end of January, many people in India partake in a myriad of festivities to honor the arrival of the harvest season — celebrations which vary based on the region in India they take place.
(01/15/20 7:45pm)
In the Nahuatl language, “flower and song” is nearly synonymous to poetry — “in xochitl in cuicatl.” Fernando Valverde, a native Spanish speaker, literary icon and distinguished visiting professor, believes the value of life comes not from wealth, but from these two simple components. From reading poetry written by others to writing his own poetry, Valverde has found remarkable success in his journey to become exactly what he thinks a poet is — a nightingale singing in the darkness.
(11/05/19 3:50am)
Members of the University and Charlottesville community gathered at the Rotunda Friday evening to witness the unveiling of the Rotunda Planetarium. The planetarium is a tribute to Thomas Jefferson’s original vision for the purpose of the Rotunda. In addition, the installation attempts to remind people of the stories surrounding the Rotunda’s creation.
(10/17/19 5:08am)
Third-year College student Jasmine Mao grew up in a predominantly white town and school district. As a first-year at the University, she spent little time thinking about her Asian American identity and its impact on her life. It wasn’t until her second-year when Mao enrolled in Professor Sylvia Chong’s “Introduction to Asian American Studies” course that she developed an interest in what it means to be Asian in America. This sudden desire to connect with her Asian American identity set her on a new path towards personal transformation.
(10/02/19 11:47pm)
The small, antique bookshop Blue Whale Books is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. Located on the Downtown Mall, the shop is stocked floor-to-ceiling with scholarly books, lithographics, vintage paperbacks and more.
(09/05/19 1:46am)
This past Sunday, students filled the Student Activities Building, eager to learn more about the University’s South Asian community and its affiliated organizations on Grounds. The room was soon filled with music, laughter, celebration and lots of food — all served with eco-friendly dinner materials.
(05/16/19 8:18pm)
When commencing college as a first-year, many can’t fathom how soon they will be graduating. So when graduation actually comes around, fourth-years are struck with mixed emotions — nostalgia and pure shock by how quickly the time has passed.
(03/26/19 2:24am)
When she arrived at the University, Uma Jalloh, current president of the University’s Organization of African Students, wanted to showcase her personal experience as a first-generation college student. Her parents are immigrants from Guinea, but Jalloh was born in the U.S. After moving back to Guinea for a brief period of time, she returned to the United States and has lived in America since the age of six. She describes her experience of coming to America as a time of self-discovery and a chance to find her true identity, which blends both African and American culture.
(02/14/19 4:55am)
Orientation Leaders are often one of the first faces newly admitted students encounter when arriving on Grounds. As an OL, the primary task is to welcome new students, make them feel comfortable at their “new home” and make new students feel like they made the right decision in choosing the University. Orientation sessions give students the opportunity to ask questions, familiarize themselves with Grounds and get to know new people from housing and dining services, as well as academic advisors.
(12/06/18 5:04am)
It seems everywhere you look in Charlottesville, restaurants offer countless meals — most Corner eateries serve up bar food, while the Downtown Mall hosts everything from sushi to burgers, and the Belmont area is where you take your visiting parents for a slightly more upscale meal.