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- UVA Postdoctoral Association - Diversity and Outreach Committee
Dear Fellow UVA Postdocs,
The UVA Postdoc Association is creating a plan to actively support the Black Lives Matter movement and other marginalized or oppressed communities in the Greater Charlottesville Area (GCA). As scientists and educators, we feel there is a responsibility for us to re-educate ourselves on issues of racism and suppression, particularly in our community and areas of study. We also believe we have a valuable opportunity to serve our community by organizing scientific outreach and education activities. These will ideally be open to people from all walks of life, but in the current era there must also be an explicit focus to uplift marginalized communities. Therefore, the UVA Postdoc Association is forming a Diversity and Community Outreach Committee.
We are seeking fellow postdocs that want to join us and take a leadership role in shaping the direction and goals of this committee. This will include organizing activities and developing resources to enhance our presence in the GCA and empower other postdocs to be a positive force. For more information about our work please visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/diversity-community-outreach . Please let us know if you are interested in joining us contacting [email protected]. We are organizing an orientation meeting for those interested.
Best,
Megan Sayyad, Megan Evans, Billy Nash & Pim Oome
- Join VISAS (Volunteers with International Students, Staff, and Scholars)
VISAS (Volunteers with International Students, Staff, and Scholars) is a free program dedicated to serving UVA’s international community. Through various programs, volunteers and international participants come together to practice English, build meaningful relationships, and share their cultures. We invite both English learners and speakers to join us now! Don’t miss out – the deadline to join VISAS is Sunday, January 26 at 11:59 PM!
Do you want to practice your English and learn about American culture(s)?
If you are an English language learner and UVA student/employee (or family member of a UVA student/employee), we invite you to join the VISAS Language Consultant and VISAS Cafe programs to work towards your language goals, immerse yourself in American culture(s), and find community at UVA. Click here for more information and to register!
Do you want to volunteer with UVA’s international community right here on Grounds?
If you are a UVA student or employee with strong English proficiency and want to engage with our international community, we invite you to join a VISAS volunteer program to meet new people, exchange cultures, and helping others practice English. Our programs offer flexible commitments starting at just an hour per week. Click here to apply!
Want more information?
Join us for an Instagram Live @visasatuva on Monday, January 13 at 7:30pm or an in–person info session on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30 (NCH 232. Check our Instagram for an announcement)!
For more details, visit our website: www.visasatuva.org.
Have questions? Email us at [email protected].
Stay updated by following us on Instagram @visasatuva!
- Eddie Mendez Scholar Award
- This award recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows from groups that are underrepresented in science who are conducting research in any discipline related to cancer, infectious diseases, or basic science. The award was created to recognize Dr. Méndez’s commitment to cancer research and supporting early-career scientists from historically excluded backgrounds. This award aims to build a community between postdoctoral scholars aiming to pursue academic faculty careers and scientists at Fred Hutch.
Application deadline: February 1Click here to apply.
STEM Active Learning Community
Join a learning community this spring to explore the research on active learning in STEM fields and apply it to your teaching through reading, reflection, and discussion. As graduate students, we must prepare to begin academic careers in the midst of a widespread transition toward active learning. Together, we will seek to understand active learning as a human endeavor and create active learning environments that are equitable, inclusive, and supportive of all students’ learning.
The meetings will take place in person every other week for five, 60-minute sessions, starting the week of February 13th. The day and time of the sessions will be scheduled based on participant availability.
Apply by Wednesday, February 1. The community will be limited to 12 participants. Email Liz Larson at [email protected] with questions.