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Palko POV: I'm "that" aunt.
I’m “that” aunt: 99 times out of 100, my gift to you is going to be a book… or two… or three. For the past few years, I’ve watched memes about jólabókaflóð circulate Facebook with curiosity and longing. If you’ve missed this new cultural phenomenon, jólabókaflóð is the Icelandic tradition of giving books (gifts are traditionally exchanged on Christmas Eve) and then spending the late hours of the evening reading.
Complicate It.
Like every other movement for equal access, the call for women’s access to education at UVA was successful because of the number of people who fought together – and was marked by its own problems and oversights. Continued progress, as always, depends upon self-reflection and willingness to grow, both as individuals and as a community.
Palko POV: Any Three Notes
A recent visit I paid to a meeting of our Iris team put me in mind of a CD that lives in my car. A friend burned it for me nearly 20 years ago, and any three notes from it instantly remind me of that season of my life.
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Editor's note: Respect and appreciation for Jane Miller abound among her colleagues. The student athletes of the Cyrus Society also made sure that their gratitude for Jane was part of our National Girls & Women in Sports Day events honoring Jane on February 10, 2019. Athletics Director Carla Williams' introduction of Jane included a letter that the Cyrus Society asked her to read thanking Jane for the great care she has taken in ensuring the quality of the experience that student athletes have at UVA. Jane's wisdom and humility were as clear and steady that day as they've been throughout her 35 year career with UVA Athletics and we wanted to share her thoughtful words here.
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Jan
19
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National Girls & Women in Sports Day
January 19, 2020
Youth Sports Festival, JPJ Upper Concourse, 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Women's Basketball game against Virginia Tech, 3:00 p.m.
The Youth Sports Festival will include sports stations for youth eighth grade and under to visit. Those completing all of the sports stations will receive a complimentary t-shirt. There will also be face painting, balloon artist, pop-a-shot, Plinko and a chance to meet Virginia student-athletes. The sports festival is free with admission to the game.
Jan
22
22
Free Legal Clinic
January 22, 2020
The Women's Center Free Legal Clinic is staffed by local attorneys who offer pro bono legal counseling to Charlottesville community members and University employees. The Clinic is designed to provide general legal counseling and information about legal options.
An appointment is required. You can schedule an appointment one of three ways:
Jan
24
24
Poe's Office Hours
January 24, 2020
Stop by the Women’s Center to spend some time with our therapy dog, Poe! Poe is a six-year-old Goldendoodle, certified as a Canine Good Citizen and trained as a Psychiatric Service dog. You can find Poe and his owner, Cathy Erickson, in the lower level lounge of the Women’s Center during his office hours. Take a break from studying and come by for pets, snuggles, and refreshments!
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