The Organization for UnderRepresented Students 

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The Organization for UnderRepresented Students (OURS) is focused on providing a safe space for Ph.D. students from underrepresented backgrounds to come together and discuss the unique challenges we face. OURS hosts a lunch every other month where students come together to share their struggles as underrepresented students, celebrate success, and discuss solutions that would make the pursuit of a Ph.D. more equitable. 

Leadership

Nnenna Onyima, Co-president

Louis Mainwaring Foster, Co-president

Amina Diop, Vice president

Events
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Bavaro Hall Room 116

Register online at the link below for the 2023 Diversity Retreat. 

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Alamo Drafthouse

The Organization for UnderRepresented Students (OURS) will be watching Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on Friday, November 11th at 6:00pm at Alamo Drafthouse.  Grab a ticket and join us!  We will be

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UVA Alumni Hall | 221 Emmet St S, Charlottesville, VA 22903

The Doctoral Diversity Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the academic accomplishments of our graduate students and recognize 2022-2023 doctoral graduates.

OURS Group Photos

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