Indian Student Association celebrates the harvest festivals of various regions in India By Maya Das | 01/20/2020 To celebrate the beginning of the harvest season, the Indian Student Association decided to put on its very first Harvest Festival event Friday in Language Commons. READ MORE
Reviving wonder and fighting against conformity — poetry through the eyes of Fernando Valverde By Maya Das and Maryann Xue | 1/15/2020 2:46pm University students have the privilege of learning about contemporary poetry from an expert in the field.
K-Edge blends dedication with enthusiasm to create a family of performers By Sierra Krug | 12/11/2019 In just four years, what started as a small group of interested dancers — learning and practicing various dances in practice rooms whenever they could find time — evolved into a dedicated family of about 20 active members who are recognized across Grounds as K-Edge dancers. READ MORE
Latinx Migrant Aid is dedicated to serving Virginia’s Latinx migrant community By Charlie Teague | 12/10/2019 LAMA is a service organization dedicated to helping Latinx migrant workers and their children in Charlottesville improve their English speaking and general academic skills. READ MORE
Korean Student Association hosts Thanksgiving potluck By Nicole Freeman | 11/26/2019 Members gathered in the Multicultural Student Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to feast on all of the classics including turkey and mashed potatoes as well as homemade pumpkin pie for dessert. READ MORE
Thai Student Organization hosts Pad Thai Party By Anna Grace Chang | 11/25/2019 The Thai Student Organization celebrated and shared Thai culture with the University Saturday at their annual Pad Thai Party. READ MORE
Students find inspiration from the words of their peers through TEDxUVA By Isabel Galgano | 11/25/2019 The 10 chosen speakers used humor, references to University culture and well-planned talks to draw in their audience and for the ultimate opportunity to speak again in the spring. READ MORE
Exploring Japanese cultural expression via Japan Club’s annual Fall Festival By Jason Ono | 11/19/2019 Booths and performances highlighted different elements of Japanese culture, such as Teru-Teru Bozu and Kendama, to name a few. READ MORE
The Corner Clean-up aims to reduce litter on the Corner By Anna Mason | 11/19/2019 The U.Va. Office of Sustainability and the Contracted Independent Organization Green Grounds gathered a small group of students on the Corner to participate in The Corner Clean-up Saturday. READ MORE
Trinity Presbyterian Church hosts prom for people with disabilities with the help of U.Va. student volunteers By Emma Keller | 11/18/2019 While high school proms tend to be the highlight of the high school experience, they are often inaccessible and exclude students with disabilities. READ MORE
Students convened at Yahweh Night to celebrate underrepresented forms of worship on Grounds By Isabel Galgano | 11/17/2019 About 100 people came together to celebrate Yahweh, meaning "God" in Hebrew, Friday night at Eunoia, a Christian event space located on Jefferson Park Avenue. READ MORE
Native American Student Union celebrates Native American Heritage Month, holds discussion advocating for Indigenous Studies program By Anna Heyse | 11/14/2019 NASU held a panel Sunday to discuss Native American identities and how the University can better support Native American communities. READ MORE
Taiwanese Student Association hosts annual Taste of Taiwan event By Nicole Freeman | 11/12/2019 Students of all cultural backgrounds gathered together at Shea House to show appreciation for the Taiwanese culture while enjoying a wide variety of traditional dishes. READ MORE
The Cavalier Daily’s matchmaking service By Elise Kim , Pauline Povitsky and Maryann Xue | 11/05/2019 Beyond printing issues, covering breaking stories and managing budgets, these couples also found love. READ MORE
Rotunda Planetarium Project aims to highlight the building’s complex history By Maya Das and Anna Grace Chang | 11/04/2019 Members of the University and Charlottesville community gathered at the Rotunda Friday evening to witness the unveiling of the Rotunda Planetarium. READ MORE
Korean Student Association welcomes U.Va. community to learn about Korean culture By Isabel Galgano | 10/28/2019 Korea Day, hosted by the KSA, is a day of cultural celebration that also promotes KSA as an organization. READ MORE
Muslim Institute for Leadership and Empowerment aims to create a community for Muslim students, empower them to be leaders By Carolyn Lane | 10/24/2019 MILE was founded in 2018 by former fourth-year students Al Ahmed and Zaakir Tameez to prepare first-year, second-year and transfer Muslims students for leadership roles and jobs in the University community and beyond. READ MORE
Culturefest celebrates the many cultural backgrounds present at U.Va. By Sarah Rigazio | 10/21/2019 Students and families received the opportunity to learn about various cultural dance and music groups at Culturefest, a gathering of culturally-affiliated groups on Grounds. READ MORE
Sikh Students Association hosts annual Punjabi Culture Night By Anna Heyse | 10/21/2019 The Sikh Students Association hosted their annual Punjabi Culture Night Thursday. READ MORE
Asian American women lead empowering discussions through WAALI By Maya Das | 10/17/2019 A relatively new organization, WAALI is open to second- and third-year Asian American women seeking an inclusive and welcoming place to actively engage with others who share their same experiences. READ MORE
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