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Author: Emma Baumgardner

Happy Holidays from Ubunye!

Jambo! Whew! The end of the year is approaching us, and what a year of anguish, celebrations, and transitions it has been. I’ve learned more about myself and made the important decision to do even more activities and be with people who bring me joy. Period. Yes, life is too short for anything less. The […]

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Keeping Up With BSA – December

Happy Holidays Ubunye! As we close out the fall semester here on Grounds, BSA is excited to share some of the work we’ve been doing over the semester! Event Spotlight Throughout the course of the semester, our committees hosted a variety of events for our members and beyond. Our General Body Meetings, “Are You Smarter […]

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BBSOTR and Ubunye Unity Fest – Washington D.C.

Unity Fest Saturday, November 23 Eaton Hotel – Wild Days Rooftop 12 – 6 p.m. Join the Black Bus Stop on the Road (BBSOTR) and Ubunye in Washington D.C. on Saturday, November 23, from 12-6 p.m. at the Eaton Hotel’s Wild Days Rooftop. Come to connect and be in community! We will have an amazing […]

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Upcoming Virtual Session: Understanding UVA Enrollment

Understanding UVA Enrollment Thursday, November 21 4 -5 p.m. ET via Zoom There remains interest in better understanding the admissions process. Join us via Zoom on Thursday, November 21 at 4 p.m. ET as Vice President for Enrollment, Steve Farmer, convenes with UVA’s Black alumni to share more about the process and answer questions. This […]

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UBSA Connect

On the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. ET, students can join in a Zoom meeting session and chat with alumni about life, culture, studies, and careers. No agenda. Our first meeting is this Wednesday, November 6, 2025. If anyone is interested in joining the Zoom session, please email ubunye@virginia.edu.

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Fall Semester is Underway! 🍂

Jambo! The leaves are turning their beautiful colors of autumn, and the weather continues to baffle us. Hot, warm, and chilly all within days of one another. First and foremost, I share the leadership team’s concern for those who were harmed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We immediately reached out to Alumni Hall for support […]

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Keeping Up With BSA – October

Greetings Ubunye! UVA’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) would like to extend our gratitude to the Black alumni community’s constant dedication to unifying the alumni community and providing resources within the University community and beyond! As BSA transitions into the 2024-25 school year, we are excited to usher in our new Executive and Leadership team, comprised […]

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Help Black UVA Alumni Impacted by Hurricane Helene

To our UVA Black Alumni Community, We are shocked and heartbroken over the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and wish to offer avenues for UVA Black Alumni to render each other support in this difficult time. We know that we have over 10,000 Black UVA Alumni in the states directly impacted by Hurricane Helene. We […]

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Mark Your Calendars: UVA Homecomings

Save the Date: October 5, 2024 Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom 10 a.m. Join us in Charlottesville Homecomings Weekend (October 5, 2024) for a pre-game tailgate and watch party at Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom. We will celebrating pre-game and post-game – you don’t want to miss it! Pre-Game Tailgate + Watch Party 10 a.m. – 3 […]

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Homecomings Pre-Game Tailgate and Watch Party

Save the Date: October 5, 2024 Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom Game Time TBA Join us in Charlottesville Homecomings Weekend (October 5, 2024) for a pre-game tailgate and watch party at Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom. We will have two DJs, great food, a great atmosphere, and of course, phenomenal people. More details will be shared once […]

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