Learners, please register HERE by January 27th.
Returning Volunteers can register HERE before January 24th at 11:59 PM. Please use this link to ensure priority in scheduling and choice of position.
New Volunteers, register HERE before January 31st at 11:59 PM.
VISAS Comes to an End for Fall 2016
We would just like to thank everyone for a wonderful fall semester! Please take a few moments to complete your program evaluations (received by email) before Monday, December 5th. These will help us make VISAS even better moving forward and we value your feedback.
To our learners: We hope that you have found VISAS to be a helpful, welcoming resource for you and we continue to be inspired by your progress.
To our volunteers: Thank you for your commitment to this program. It is your dedication and kindness that makes VISAS truly exceptional.
We hope that you have a restful Winter Break and very happy holiday season. We will be in contact in early January with information on how to continue with VISAS next semester. In the meantime, we offer our sincere thanks again and send best wishes for the New Year!
No VISAS Programs Wednesday through Sunday
Thanksgiving is coming up next Thursday! Because students will be leaving U.Va. and heading home, there will be no VISAS programs from Wednesday 11/23 through Sunday 11/27. VISAS Café will not meet during that time. We hope that everyone enjoys a restful break and happy Thanksgiving! We at VISAS are certainly thankful for our wonderful learners and volunteers.
A Note from the VISAS Staff
With just about a month left of VISAS, we just wanted to thank you for all of your dedication and hard work! For many of you, participating in this program involves leaving your comfort zone and trying something new. We at VISAS hope it has been worthwhile and that you have benefitted from the experience. We remain committed to bringing people together to learn from each other and celebrate our differences. This is a program where everyone can speak and be heard. Let’s make this last month the best one yet!
VISAS celebrates at Tuesday Night Café
VISAS wishes everyone a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! We encourage all volunteers and learners to stop by Trick or Treating on the Lawn today from 4:00-6:00 PM. The Lawn will be full of professors, families, and students in costume.
Our interns Frank and Hope led VISAS Café in making paper Jack-O-Lanterns to celebrate! This week, we’ll be enjoying Mediterranean snacks and talking about Elections from 5-6 in Nau 242. Drop by and join us!
October 20, 5-6 PM in Minor Hall 130
Join VISAS, the Lorna Sundberg International Center, and local musician Blue O’Connell to explore U.S. history through influential American songs! We’ll discuss the blending of multi-cultural music styles over time and cover a wide variety of genres–from spirituals to rock and roll. We hope to see you there!
HAPPY FALL BREAK FROM VISAS!
VISAS programs will not be meeting from Saturday, October 1st through Tuesday, October 4th due to the Fall Reading Days Break. Language Consultant meetings for these days will not be made up, rather they will resume the following week as scheduled.
We hope that all of our learners and participants have a restful long weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone next week and hope that you will join us at the Drop-In English Café on Wednesday, October 5th from 5-6 in Nau 242. The Café will take place every Wednesday at that time and location.
Please contact caelc@virginia.edu with any questions or concerns.
Thank you to all of our Volunteers for a productive Orientation! We all enjoyed gathering for our fall VISAS International Mixer!
VISAS Cafe begins Wednesday, September 21st 5-6pm in NAU 242. All VISAS International Participants and Volunteers are invited to join us for an hour of snacks and English conversation each Wednesday!
Wednesday May 4, 2016
Garden V Lower, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Join VISAS program participants and volunteers in celebrating the conclusion of another year of conversations, friendships, and successes! Stop by Garden V to enjoy catered refreshments, thank program volunteers, and welcome a new team of interns for the 2016-2017 academic year. Please RSVP at the appropriate link below to let us know whether or not you will be attending. Additionally, the form contains a space in which we ask you can share reflections on your time with VISAS.
This link has directions to help you find Garden V, as well as a map to guide you. Contact your program coordinator with questions, or email tlg7h@virginia.edu. We look forward to seeing you for this exciting afternoon! Thank you all for your participant this year–we appreciate your effort and dedication.
CAELC's VISAS Program at UVA 
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