Through attending office-hours and sharing an occasional meal, students and professors both attempt to build relations with one another in order to build a more cohesive learning experience at the University.

Student-professor relations post-pandemic prompt learning and intellectual curiosity

By Alston Rachels and Srilakshmi Medarametla | May 25, 2022

Despite the potential value for students in getting to better know their teachers, student-professor relations have always been tough to facilitate from the faculty’s perspective — not just as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summer is a much needed break from the stress of academic coursework and extracurricular commitments, as these students seek alternatives to the common internship experience.

Students find fulfillment outside of typical summer internships

By Jia Williams | April 29, 2022

The Office of Sustainability’s Eco-Fair adorned the blooming South Lawn with booths and activities that promoted sustainable living habits and practices.

Eco-Fair celebrates Earth Day with advocates for sustainability

By Acacia McCabe | April 25, 2022

Throughout the semester, members of the cohort gathered in their assigned teams within the cohort to work on a project with the goal of identifying obstacles within the Latinx community.

Student leaders shine in fifth-annual Latinx Leadership Institute Symposium

By Cecy Juárez | April 21, 2022

With current students performing their usual routines of walking to class, grabbing lunch and strolling through Grounds, prospective students are able to gain some insight as to what life is like as a student.

Days on the Lawn spurs nostalgia and anticipation

By Mario Rosales and Cecy Juárez | April 14, 2022

Each team competed against one other with three judges determining who would be moving on to the next round based on criteria such as technique, expression and flow.

Hooligans bust down moves in annual breakdancing event

By Jia Williams | April 11, 2022

The Organization of Young Filipino Americans' Barrio Fiesta takes on colorism and classism

By Nagieliss Belliard | April 11, 2022

The event was not only a celebration of Filipino culture, but it was also a commemoration of all the hard work that members have put into the organization.

Though the group has made great strides towards supporting LGBTQ+ students at the University, members of the organization also noted some shortcomings.

Life

Queer Student Union celebrates 50 years of activism and history

By Mario Rosales and Cecy Juárez | March 31, 2022

With the past and present in mind, students are excited to see the future of the QSU and LGBTQ+ activism at the University in their efforts to create a more equitable and safe environment.

Although copies of the magazine are limited on Grounds, the University Library System is working on adding more publications like Vinegar Hill.

Life

Vinegar Hill Magazine welcomed to the shelves of libraries on Grounds

By Acacia McCabe and Nagieliss Belliard | March 29, 2022

Vinegar Hill is hoping to become a historical document that records Black lives in the Charlottesville area. It serves as a reminder that only we can tell our own stories and to reclaim voices that were lost.

Models rocked the runway with power and grace.

Life

OAS hosts annual Africa Day celebration

By Srilakshmi Medarametla | March 29, 2022

This year, all celebrations centered on the theme of African Futurism.

The comedian teased students in the audience, establishing memories for the entire crowd.

Life

School of Maqbool: Danish Maqbool delivers banter and laughter to U.Va.

By Cecy Juárez and Leon Arceo | March 21, 2022

With a lack of Brown representation in the field of comedy, Maqbool looks to be the change he wants to see and encourage others to follow their passions in comedy.

As the Women and Gender director of the Pan American Development Foundation and the founder of her own NGOs, Aragón has decades of experience advocating for women’s rights in the U.S. and in her home state of Chihuahua, Mexico

Life

“I was born to defend women’s rights:” LSC hosts Laura Aragón

By Jia Williams | March 17, 2022

Throughout the event, Aragón used stories to paint a picture of the cultural norms that contribute to the devaluation of women in Latin America.

The McIntire Amphitheater — where the vigil was held — had full bleachers at the event's start.

Life

Community members gather in solidarity with Ukrainian nation and students

By Acacia McCabe and QingYang Wang | March 6, 2022

The vigil was planned by members of Second Year Council.

Life

Kevin McDonald imparts life lessons at “Things I Wish I Knew” event

By Alexa Kamm | February 25, 2022

McDonald kicked off his long list of wisdom by urging students to develop interpersonal skills, emphasizing the primacy of human connection over productivity.

Life

Students express indifference toward student self-governance

By Jia Williams | February 24, 2022

However, despite being a source of pride for the University as well as a talking point on University Guides' tours, many students appear to be apathetic toward the student-self governance system.

The second anniversary featured a whirlwind of activities like karaoke and Just Dance, food such as dumplings and party games including pictionary and charades.

Life

Multicultural Student Services welcomes students for second anniversary event

By Srilakshmi Medarametla | February 13, 2022

The provided a chance to re-engage community members with the services and safe spaces provided at these locations.

At all of the celebration’s events, participants were able to learn about opportunities for growth and active engagement in the community that underscored the theme, “Why We Can’t Wait.”

Life

U.Va. hosts 11th annual Community Martin Luther King Celebration on “Why We Can’t Wait”

By Jia Williams | February 10, 2022

The event series covered a variety of subjects, including affordable housing, identity in injustice, healthcare justice, data activism and LGBTQ+ policy issues.

In the affected areas, millions of Filipinos lost access to power, communication, water and supplies.

Life

OYFA organizes the Philippines Relief Fund in the aftermath of Typhoon Rai

By Jia Williams | January 27, 2022

The fundraiser was organized by the chairs of two committees within OYFA.

To engage in shared traditions is to take part in something larger than oneself and spend valuable time with loved ones.

Life

Students share their diverse holiday traditions

By Alexa Kamm | January 19, 2022

Students’ various traditions are characterized by exciting festivities and family union.

Life

A Guide to the University for Visiting Virginia Tech Students

By Jia Williams | November 27, 2021

I was given the opportunity to collaborate with Emanda Seifu, an Assistant Lifestyles Editor of Virginia Tech’s Collegiate Times. In preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Cup, we sat down and came up with some of the key traditions and places that make us love our universities.

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Student-professor relations post-pandemic prompt learning and intellectual curiosity

Students find fulfillment outside of typical summer internships

Eco-Fair celebrates Earth Day with advocates for sustainability

Student leaders shine in fifth-annual Latinx Leadership Institute Symposium

Days on the Lawn spurs nostalgia and anticipation

Hooligans bust down moves in annual breakdancing event

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The Organization of Young Filipino Americans' Barrio Fiesta takes on colorism and classism

Queer Student Union celebrates 50 years of activism and history

Vinegar Hill Magazine welcomed to the shelves of libraries on Grounds

OAS hosts annual Africa Day celebration

School of Maqbool: Danish Maqbool delivers banter and laughter to U.Va.

“I was born to defend women’s rights:” LSC hosts Laura Aragón

Community members gather in solidarity with Ukrainian nation and students

Kevin McDonald imparts life lessons at “Things I Wish I Knew” event

Students express indifference toward student self-governance

Multicultural Student Services welcomes students for second anniversary event

U.Va. hosts 11th annual Community Martin Luther King Celebration on “Why We Can’t Wait”

OYFA organizes the Philippines Relief Fund in the aftermath of Typhoon Rai

Students share their diverse holiday traditions

A Guide to the University for Visiting Virginia Tech Students

Governor Youngkin appoints four new members to the Board of Visitors

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Robyn Hadley to serve as both Dean of Students and Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

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