University students showed off their awe-inspiring silks skills at the Aerial Dance Club's fall showcase at 2 p.m. on the South Lawn.
The sense of community support was truly present at Pancakes for Parkinson's, not everyone volunteering and attending had a personal connection to Parkinson's, but many who did were especially touched by the advocacy of so many hardworking University students.
Many religious groups have remained committed to providing faith-based events to serve their members’ spiritual needs and keep the sense of community alive despite physical isolation.
The recent anti-Asian sentiments has made this year’s Tet Show even more important in its mission to unite those with shared Vietnamese culture and increase others' cultural awareness.
Although volunteers have lost the benefit of fostering relationships and learning how to interact with staff and patients, many of the important skills that Rounding with Heart offers have not been lost in the transition to virtual operations.
The University’s women-led CIOs have created welcoming communities that are working hard to combat the gendered stigmas and barriers that women face in academics, the workplace and in their personal lives.
While a normal academic year already fosters a stressful environment that can negatively impact students’ mental well-being, the COVID-19 pandemic undeniably took an even greater toll on their mental health — particularly considering the adoption of social-isolation measures and a transition to virtual classes for many students.
Adjusting to new classes and a new routine has been more challenging and unpredictable than ever for University students this semester, especially for those who have left their families and returned to live in Charlottesville.
Many of the University’s CIOs are working harder than ever to not only establish unity among current members, but to also aid in the socially-limited transition to Grounds that most first-year students will experience in the coming weeks.
The once-crowded and lively Corner has become bare in response to the University's active encouragement of social distancing and its decision to move classes online.
