Student Life

Students around the country are struggling to find summer job and internship plans due to pandemic.

News

Students adapt to new virtual environment for jobs, internships

By Zach Rosenthal | May 4, 2020

The University’s Center for Politics has partnered with several related programs at the University to offer 50 students who have lost an internship opportunity working in the public sector a paid, virtual summer internship.

During her first-year orientation, Grullon told a roommate to “just watch” because one day, she was going to live on the Lawn.

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Ashley Grullon to live in Gus Blagden 'Good Guy' Room during the 2020-2021 school year

By Eva Surovell | April 13, 2020

Grullon, who hails from the Bronx in New York City, said that she never planned on coming to the University, but after she attended a Young Alumni Reunion with her brother, 2013 College graduate, and financial aid worked out, she found herself in Charlottesville.

Many graduates will be heading directly into the workforce following graduation.

News

Class of 2019 reflects on life at U.Va., prepares for life after graduation

By Fateme Tavakoli | May 10, 2019

Next steps ranging from careers in healthcare to gap years and studying for graduate school exams.

University students, faculty and administrators gather in Alumni Hall to discuss the future of establishing an ethnic studies program at the University.

News

Asian Leaders Council, Latinx Student Alliance host symposium on the potential of expanding ethnic studies at the University

By Jenn Brice | April 24, 2019

The symposium, titled "We Are Not Invisible: A Case For Ethnic Studies," generated discussion regarding scholarship on topics including race, ethnicity and the experience of indigenous populations.

If You're Reading This, a student-run mental health advocacy organization, set up an encouragement wall where students could write down messages of encouragement to others passing by as part of the Mental Health on the Lawn event.

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Mental health advocacy organizations team up to host Mental Health on the Lawn event

By Caroline Stoerker | April 19, 2019

The event was hosted by Madison House’s Help Line, If You’re Reading This and National Alliance on Mental Illness on Grounds.

The Muslim Students Association is hosting their annual Islam Awareness Month to share the faith and traditions of Islam with the University community.

News

Muslim Students Association holds annual Islam Awareness Month

By Elizabeth Amorosi | April 17, 2019

The Muslim Students Association kicked off the month by painting Beta Bridge on April 7 and plans on ending the month's activities on April 29 with a Mindfulness in Islam discussion held in the Multicultural Center.

The Internship Placement Program operates within the University Career Center and the Office of the Provost.

News

Students find Internship Placement Program effective in matching them with Charlottesville internships

By Sydney Herzog | April 15, 2019

Nearly 90 College students are successfully matched with Charlottesville-based internships every Internship Placement Program session.

Several emergency response units arrived at Bice House Saturday evening

News

Fire in Bice House temporarily displaces several residents

By Caroline Stoerker | April 14, 2019

Residents of Bice House waited approximately six hours to reenter their residences following an accidental fire in the complex Saturday night.

Both ticket package open entry at 3 p.m., and the private events will conclude after the basketball game finishes.

News

Trinity Irish Pub, Boylan Heights to limit Final Four game viewership to individuals who pay an advance entry fee

By Caroline Stoerker and Rachel Smith | April 3, 2019

Individuals without an advance ticket will be unable to go to Trinity Irish Pub or Boylan Heights this Saturday to watch the men's basketball Final Four game against Auburn.

A container with feminine hygiene products in a restroom in Newcomb Hall from Student Council's first trial run earlier this year.

News

Student Council announces continued funding for free menstrual hygiene pilot program

By Katja Cresanti | March 21, 2019

Student Council announced Tuesday that free menstrual hygiene products will be available at 1515 University Avenue, Newcomb Hall, Nau Hall, Gibson Hall and Commons.

The Alliance for the Low-Income and First-Generation Narrative Conference will be held in various locations throughout Grounds — including Newcomb Theater — Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24.

News

U.Va. students prepare to host third-annual AL1GN Conference

By Sydney Herzog | March 20, 2019

With the goal to educate, empower, and connect first-generation and low-income students, the AL1GN conference will have a series of workshops, activities and speeches.

Thomas Sumner, a fourth-year College student and the President of University Singers, said eliminating the letter grade system for music ensemble courses would diminish the achievements of hard-working student singers.

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Student Council passes resolutions in support of current Music Department grading system

By Katja Cresanti and Geremia Di Maro | January 31, 2019

The bill was introduced by Sara Zahir, a fourth-year College student and Student Council representative, who said the grading system change would negatively affect the Music Department's reputation.

Six courses offered in the upcoming spring 2019 semester will be taught by current University students.

News

Cavalier Education Program teaches students to design their own syllabi and course offerings

By Katja Cresanti | December 9, 2018

Six courses offered in the upcoming spring 2019 semester will be taught by current University students.

If the University must raise tuition, then it needs to put its money where its mouth is in supporting diversity.

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Tuition allocation should mirror student concerns

By Editorial Board | November 28, 2018

If the University is truly “Ours to Shape,” let students help sculpt that future.

Founded in 2007, the AUP is one of the newest programs introduced to the University community during the 2017-2018 academic year

News

New Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program launches at U.Va.

By Tadd Luhan and Sam Lisner | February 27, 2018

The Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program seeks to provide students with leadership experience through classroom training and community service opportunities.

The Cavalier Daily held a forum for Student Council's presidential candidates Monday evening.

Opinion

Letter from the Editor: Student self-governance does not stop at the ballot box

By Tim Dodson | February 22, 2018

As readers, writers and editors, we must work together to keep student leaders accountable.

Students adapt to new virtual environment for jobs, internships

Ashley Grullon to live in Gus Blagden 'Good Guy' Room during the 2020-2021 school year

Class of 2019 reflects on life at U.Va., prepares for life after graduation

Asian Leaders Council, Latinx Student Alliance host symposium on the potential of expanding ethnic studies at the University

Mental health advocacy organizations team up to host Mental Health on the Lawn event

Muslim Students Association holds annual Islam Awareness Month

Students find Internship Placement Program effective in matching them with Charlottesville internships

Fire in Bice House temporarily displaces several residents

Trinity Irish Pub, Boylan Heights to limit Final Four game viewership to individuals who pay an advance entry fee

Student Council announces continued funding for free menstrual hygiene pilot program

U.Va. students prepare to host third-annual AL1GN Conference

Student Council passes resolutions in support of current Music Department grading system

Cavalier Education Program teaches students to design their own syllabi and course offerings

EDITORIAL: Tuition allocation should mirror student concerns

New Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program launches at U.Va.

Letter from the Editor: Student self-governance does not stop at the ballot box

Workers at Bodo's on the Corner go public with union

U.Va. Health offers new summer work opportunities to students

Top 10 things to look forward to this summer

Virginia takes down Southern California 13-11 in first round of NCAA Tournament

PARTING SHOT: Being opinionated is something to embrace

Class of 2022 celebrates graduation with first regular Final Exercises in three years

PARTING SHOT: More than a hundred stories later, I’m signing out

Top 10 things I will miss most about the University

Fourth-year students find inclusivity in the arts

PARTING SHOT: Student journalism is all of our business

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