Friday, September 27

1st and 2nd Years: Take advantage of this early opportunity to get involved with Public Service Pathways!

Food & Foresight Friday with Public Service Pathways

12 PM -1:30 PM | Multicultural Student Center, Newcomb Hall, 2nd Floor

From Public Service Pathways & Multicultural Student Services: Discover how you can engage with Public Service Pathways, a program dedicated to cultivating citizen leaders who embody the University of Virginia’s mission to serve community, state, nation, and world. Join us for Food & Foresight Fridays, held most Fridays at noon in the MSC, to learn more and get involved.

Career Speakers: What is Healthcare?

12 PM - 1 PM | 1515 Dance Studio

From the Career Center: Interested in healthcare? Swing by the 1515 Dance Studio (2nd floor) to chat with our healthcare counselor, as well as like-minded students to learn more about the world of healthcare. This is a great event to learn what types of roles fall under “Healthcare” as well as what kinds of part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities can give you hands on experience in the field.

The event will include an overview presentation followed by a panel of UVA students who are studying and engaging in healthcare work, including:

• Sally Park, Advocacy Chair for the National Alliance on Mental Illness at UVA and current Psychology and MPP student
• Ellie Graff, Master's of Public Health student and Public Service Pathways Graduate Assistant

Register here for help envisioning your own healthcare career.

Career Speakers: What is Education and Youth Services?

2 PM - 3 PM | 1515 Dance Studio

From the Career Center: Interested in Education and Youth Development? Swing by the 1515 Dance Studio (2nd floor) to chat with our EYD counselor as well as like-minded students to learn more about the worlds of education and youth development. This is a great event to learn what types of roles fall under “education” as well as what kinds of part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities can give you hands on experience in the field.

The event will include an overview presentation followed by a panel of UVA students who are studying and engaging in Education & Youth Development work, including:

• Sally Park, Advocacy Chair for the National Alliance on Mental Illness at UVA and current Psychology and MPP student

• Brianna Wilson, current graduate student in School Counseling and former outreach fellow for the Ron Brown Scholar program

  Register here and begin your career explorations.

Ongoing: Help Scott Stadium go blue, orange, and green this fall by volunteering for Green Games. Sign up here.

Monday, September 30

Safeguarding the Homeland

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Garrett Hall, or register to attend online

From UVA Batten, the National Security Policy Center, the Karsh Institute of Democracy, and the Miller Center: Join us for a Batten Hour discussion on homeland security intelligence with Kenneth L. Wainstein, UVA alum and under secretary for intelligence and analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. Wainstein oversees an intelligence program that detects and prevents threats to the U.S. homeland, linking federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners while maintaining civil liberties and privacy. Moderated by Ashley Deeks, director of UVA’s National Security Law Center, this discussion covers election security and offers insights into this vital player in the U.S. intelligence community.

Public Service and Public Policy Career Panel: Applying an Econ Degree (For all majors)

12 PM - 1 PM | Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room | Register for panel here.

Luncheon from 1:15 - 2:15 PM | Hotel E, The Garden Room | Register for luncheon here.

From the Edwin T. Burton Economics Career Office: Interested in careers in Public Policy or Public Service? Join the ECO in welcoming four successful alumni across these spaces, including from both the state and federal governments. This panel, moderated by Economics Professor Lee Lockwood, will explore our distinguished alumni's careers in public policy and public service, how they entered the industry, and what their day-to-day looks like. Our panel will begin promptly at 12:00 pm to provide ample time for participant questions!   
Panelists:   
•    Aly Buckner, Senior Policy Analyst, VA Secretary of Education Office of the Governor  
•    Kassidy Capriglione, Associate Bank Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond  
•    Jacob Shaw, Grant Manager, VA Department of Conservation and Recreation  
•    Kelly Tran, Economics Trainee, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission  
 

Virginia College Civic Leaders Program Tabling

POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

From the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership & The Karsh Institute of Democracy: Attention undergrads! Come learn about the Virginia College Civic Leaders Program, a virtual summer program (with one in-person graduation commitment) that develops future leaders in the public sector. Each year, the program examines public policy in a critical economic sector in Virginia, analyzing the current landscape, key stakeholders, related issues, and their implications for society and democracy. Stop by our table on the South Lawn to learn more about the program, connect with participants, and take the first steps to apply.

Public Service Pathways Tabling

POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

From Public Service Pathways: Attention first and second year students! The Public Service Pathways program provides a platform for students to align their academic passions with a commitment to public service in their career and beyond. Students choose among seven pathways: Diplomacy and Security, Education, Global Sustainability, Justice, Public Arts, Public Health, and Public Interest Technology. Stop by our table on the South Lawn to learn more about the program, connect with members of the Pathways' Student Advisory Council, and take the first steps to enroll.

Explore Opportunities at UVA & Beyond Workshop

4 PM | Rotunda Multipurpose Room

From the Office of Citizen Scholar Development: Don’t know what’s out there? Wondering what the point of pursuing fellowships or undergraduate research might be as you consider public service? Come enjoy a chance to envision yourself as a participant in incredible opportunities. This workshop is most appropriate for first and second years or for older students who have yet to be exposed to the office.

Conversation with President Ryan & Walter Kim, President of the National Association for Evangelicals

5 PM - 6PM | University Chapel

From the Office for Academic Outreach: Join us at the University Chapel for a thought-provoking dialogue between UVA President Jim Ryan and Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals. In celebration of Public Service Week, Dr. Kim and President Ryan will discuss how explorations of faith can help to clarify and sustain one's personal public service mission. This event is open to all members of the University and Charlottesville community. Please register to save your seat in the historic University Chapel.

The Mauritanian Screening & Q&A with Stuart Couch

6:15 PM - 9PM | Campbell Hall, room 158

From the Office for Academic Outreach: Join us for this special screening of The Mauritanian, followed by a Q&A session with one of its subjects, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to go deeper into the story and engage in a meaningful conversation. Open to entire UVA and local community-- reserve your seats here. Couch will be in conversation with Commander Delicia Gonzales Zimmerman, Associate Professor in the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School.

We'll have Potbelly Sandwiches available for the first 20 or so attendees-- perfect if you're coming straight from President Ryan's Conversation with Walter Kim!

Based on the memoir “Guantánamo Diary” by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, The Mauritanian tells the true story of Slahi’s fight for freedom after being detained without charge by the U.S. Government. Slahi (Tahar Rahim) finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley), who battle the U.S. government for justice. Their advocacy, along with evidence from military prosecutor Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), uncovers shocking truths and proves the resilience of the human spirit.

Ongoing: Help Scott Stadium go blue, orange, and green this fall by volunteering for Green Games. Sign up here.

Tuesday, October 1

Panel Discussion on Community-Engaged Research

1 PM - 2 PM | UVA Corner Building

From the Environmental Institute: UVA is a pioneer of a research model that puts place and people first. Community-engaged research and coproduction with community members require a thoughtful approach and can yield research results that are sustainable and more effective. In this panel discussion, UVA researchers with experience in research projects around climate change and sustainability that successfully integrate community members will share their insights, challenges, and tools.      
Panelists include Caitlin Wylie (School of Engineering and Applied Science) and Tanya Denckla Cobb (Institute for Engagement and Negotiation). It will be moderated by Moira O'Neill (Associate Director, UVA's Environmental Institute). Registration is requested but not required. Lunch will be served.

Her Name Was Hester Documentary Screening & Panel 

6:30 PM | New location: Campbell Hall, room 153

From the Office for Academic Outreach: We are thrilled to invite the entire UVA and greater Charlottesville community to this special screening of the documentary film Her Name Was Hester followed by a panel discussion with the film's subjects, Stacie Marshall and Melvin Mosley, as well as director Professor Brian Campbell of Berry College. Her Name Was Hester follows Marshall who returns to her ancestral farm in Dirt Town Valley, Georgia, and grapples with the farm’s history of enslavement. As she engages in genealogical research and reconciliation efforts, a surprising discovery unfolds, impacting the community forever. Register here.

Ongoing: Help Scott Stadium go blue, orange, and green this fall by volunteering for Green Games. Sign up here.

Wednesday, October 2

So You Think You Understand Southwest Virginia

12 PM - 1PM | New Cabell Hall, room 132

From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service: The Southwest region of Virginia generates a lot of conversation related to public policy, economic development, sustainability, health care, and more. What are the economic drivers for this? Bring your lunch and come learn about the economic situation of Southwest Virginia, its risk factors, and its potential. João Ferreira, regional economist at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, shares his insights on the factors influencing this vital region, including employment, industry, demographics, and opportunities for engagement.

Scholarly Communications Services Open Hours

1 PM - 3 PM | Shannon Library, room 303

From the UVA Library Scholarly Communication Services Team: Public research and scholarship want to be free... free to read, free to publish. The Scholarly Communication Services Team of the UVA Library invites you to learn about the various methods and tools for making public service and community-engaged scholarship stable and accessible, including: 

• building ORCID profiles
• learning about copyright and open licensing options, such as Creative Commons
• depositing open works in Libra

You may wish to bring a laptop. Or make an appointment here.

VISAS Cafe: Multicultural and Multilingual Public Service

5 PM – 6PM | The Language Commons, New Cabell Hall, room 298

From the Center for American English Language and Culture: For Public Service week, the Center for American English Language and Culture will open up its weekly international VISAS (Volunteers with International Students, Staff, and Scholars) Cafe. The VISAS Cafe is a discussion group for English practice and intercultural exchange. This special session of VISAS Cafe will unite the wider UVA community for discussion on multilingual and multicultural public service and perspectives on community engagement. We will invite multilingual guest speakers to share stories of public service here and abroad, and we will discuss the different cultural practices and perspectives on public and community service. For newcomers and prospective volunteers (students, staff, and faculty), this is an opportunity for you to learn how to get involved with VISAS!

Building Positive Change: Public Service at UVA for A-School Students, and How to Get Involved

5 PM – 6PM | Naug Lounge (1st floor, Campbell Hall)

From the School of Architecture: For designers, planners, and historians, working with the public is a necessity. But where should you, as a UVA A-School student, begin your exploration of service, engagement, and civic involvement? All A-School students (plus any interested friends and roommates) are invited to Campbell Hall for refreshments and discussion with A-School faculty, student reps from Madison House and Public Service Pathways, and your A-School classmates about how they found ways to harness their creativity, skillsets, and passion for community wellbeing. Leave with new connections and concrete steps to get involved in the community. 

Public Service Pathways Orientation

5 PM - 6 PM | Student Health Wellness Center, Room 100A-101B

From Public Service Pathways: Public Service Pathways Program orientation for first and second year students. Jumpstart your program participation with the Pathways' Student Advisory Council and members of the Planning Committee. 

Remember to sign up to attend this or another upcoming Public Service Pathways Orientation and one Community Engagement 101 Workshop (next Workshop is Thursday, Oct. 3rd)! Participation in these special events is a required part of the PSP program.

Madison House Volunteer Information Session

7 PM - 8 PM | Virtual Meeting Link Here

From Madison House: Through Madison House, UVA students engage in meaningful volunteer initiatives and learning experiences that address critical needs in the community. Learn more about service and leadership opportunities along four program tracks: Animals & Environment, Education & Youth, Health & Medical Services & Human Services. Join us and discover how you can get involved!

Ongoing: Help Scott Stadium go blue, orange, and green this fall by volunteering for Green Games. Sign up here.

Thursday, October 3

Panel Discussion Series: Today's State of Public Safety & Public Service

Register for in-person or online attendance

In-person: 12:15 PM – 5:15 PM, lunch included | Miller Center, 2201 Old Ivy Road

Online: 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Register to receive Zoom link.      

From the School of Continuing and Professional Studies: What do you know about "public safety?" It's a thing we all strive to enjoy and share, but what goes into creating safe environments? And how do factors like policing, technology, and political polarization effect public safety today and what can be done to influence future outcomes? If these questions intrigue you, please join the School of Continuing and Professional Studies for this special panel series where you will hear from scholars, practitioners, and lawmakers about the challenges to public safety and emerging solutions for Charlottesville, the Commonwealth, and beyond. Register to attend either in-person or via Zoom.

**NEW EVENT FROM DATA SCIENCE**

Data Science for Public Good Career Panel

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | School of Data Science, Capitol One Hub

From the School of Data Science: This panel aims to inspire and guide students towards meaningful careers that combine data science with public service.

It brings together senior level UVA Alumni working at the intersection of data science and public service to share insights with students interested in leveraging their technical skills for social impact. Panelists will discuss their career paths, current projects, and the unique challenges and rewards of applying data science in the public and nonprofit sectors.

This session is limited to students, and space is limited. Please RSVP with Handshake.

Public Service Pathways Community Engagement 101 Workshop

5 PM - 6 PM | Student Health Wellness Center, Room 100A-101B

From Public Service Pathways: Public Service Pathways Program Community Engagement 101 Workshop for first year and second year students. Meet fellow Pathways students and discuss with Student Advisory Council members the mindset needed before engaging in a community. 

Remember to sign up to attend one Public Service Pathways Orientation and one Community Engagement 101 Workshop! Participation in these special events is a required part of the PSP program. 
 

CANCELLED: Faculty, Staff, and Community Partner Reception

5:30 PM - 7 PM | Rotunda, Dome Room

From the Office for Academic Outreach: This event has been cancelled. Those who have RSVP'd will receive follow-up communication via email. Thank you for your support and patience. We hope to see during other Public Service Week events. - Ellen Blackmon [Updated 9/25/2024, 12:17 PM]

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