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Representative Body Unanimously In Favor of Voting YES on HONOR Question 1
Last night, the Representative Body unanimously called to encourage members of the student body to vote YES on Honor Question 1.
Student Council Launches Textbook Access Office
The Textbook Access Office seeks to bridge the educational gap posed to low-income students by textbook costs. Low-income students can now borrow books from our existing library or request new books, completely free of charge. To learn more, head to www.uvastudco.com/textbooks.
Student Council Announces 4-Year Insurance Grant Low Income Students
We are proud to announce the final approval for a 4 year insurance grant pilot program for low-income students. We would also like to acknowledge Political Latinxs for Movement and Action in Society (PLUMAS) for their advocacy against student insurance loan debt for several years.
Student Council Passes FR21-24 to call for University Admin to Support August 11th and 12th Survivors
🗣”The Representative Body calls on the University of Virginia administration to acknowledge its complacency in the events of August 11th and 12th.”
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Last night, the Representative Body unanimously called for the University of Virginia to support survivors of the 2017 white supremacist attacks and urged students to donate to the survivors fund available at the link in our Instagram bio.
Student Council Comprehensive Plan Statement - 10/12/21
In solidarity with permanent residents of Charlottesville, and on behalf of all students at the University, the Executive Board stands committed to building affordable housing and lowering rent in Charlottesville; preventing further student encroachment into the Charlottesville community and displacement of sensitive neighborhoods; codifying essential tenants’ rights protections; and holding UVa accountable for its impact on the Charlottesville housing market.
Read more here.
Free STI Testing Clinic
The Student Council Safety and Wellness Agency is proud to announce its partnership with the Virginia Department of Health to provide students with FREE STI tests on Friday, October 22nd, in Newcomb Ballroom!
Testing options include HIV, Hepatitis C, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
Contact studco-wellness@virginia.edu with any questions.
Summer 2021 Budget Highlights
Curious as to how Student Council has spent its money so far?
For the first time, Student Council has a Support and Access Services budget, and, this has been our LARGEST summer budget ever! Check out the graphics below for a quick breakdown of all the projects and programs we’ve funded to better serve students.
Arts Week 2021
The Student Council Arts Agency is proud to announce the first annual Arts Week! From September 27th - October 1st, get ready to celebrate UVA Arts with your favorite CIOs and departments! Expect a week filled with performances, exhibitions, panels, workshops, social events, and more!
Special Legislative Session - 8/15/21
The special legislative session will be on Zoom (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE MEETING; Password: studco) on Sunday, August 15th at 7:00PM EST.
The Public Comment period allows any member of the student body, including members of the Student Council, to address the Student Council General Body regarding the legislation before the Representative Body. Those wishing to speak during the Public Comment must sign up on the form, which I have linked here: Public Comment Sign-Up. Please share this link widely.
The Representative Body will entertain SB21-37: A Bill to Amend the Student Activities Fee Guidelines, SB21-41: A Bill to Create the Equity and Incentives Ad Hoc Committee, SB21-42: A Bill to Approve Appointments to the President’s Cabinet, SB21-43: A Bill to Approve an Executive Board Discretionary Allocation, SB21-44: A Bill to Approve an Appointment to the Support and Access Services, and SR21-45: A Resolution Calling for Virtual Learning Options During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
View the legislation in our public database: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zd2Q7GvyTPaC2n1NLp4-AVQqX-YewiO4?usp=sharing