VISAS has reopened its Facebook page!
For current news on our programs and applications,
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Remember, applications for English learners and volunteers are now OPEN.
Apply by September 15th 11:59 PM!
VISAS FALL STUDENT ACTIVITIES FAIR
VISAS will be at the Fall Student Activities Fair!
Come see us for more program information.
Monday, August 26
11am – 2pm
Applications for English learners and volunteers are now OPEN. Apply by September 15th 11:59 PM!
For more information on our programs and on-Grounds volunteer opportunities please visit our table at the Fall Activities Fair next week. We look forward to seeing you there!
OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2015 VISAS VOLUNTEERS & LEARNERS
We are now accepting volunteer and learner applications for the FALL 2015 VISAS Program!
If you are interested in volunteering with us, we welcome you to fill out an APPLICATION for any of our 7 ESL positions.
NEW VOLUNTEERS – if you are new to the program and would like to begin volunteering this semester, please click HERE.
RETURNING VOLUNTEERS – if you have worked with us before, and would like to continue volunteering this coming semester, please click HERE.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS – if you would like to sign up for an hour of English conversation a week with a Language Consultant, please click HERE.
Each program’s schedule, general time commitment, and expected duties are detailed above in the navigation bar. Please make sure to browse carefully depending on your interest. Any pertinent program information can be found specifically under the VOLUNTEERS and LEARNERS drop-down menu tabs.
For more information or if you have any questions that remain unanswered, you may contact either of the following: caelc@virginia.edu or ew3p@virginia.edu. Thank you for your interest and we are looking forward to your applications!
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back, students!
We are looking forward to a great year with VISAS volunteers and learners. We will contact returning volunteers soon and we are launching our new applications later today!
Each program’s schedule, general time commitment, and expected duties are detailed above in the navigation bar. Please make sure to browse carefully depending on your interest. Any pertinent program information can be found specifically under the VOLUNTEERS and LEARNERS drop-down menu tabs.
For more information or if you have any questions that remain unanswered, you may contact either of the following: caelc@virginia.edu or ew3p@virginia.edu. Thank you for your interest and we are looking forward to your applications!
VISAS & CAELC SUMMER UPDATES
Summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program
We hope you are all enjoying your summer! Please keep an eye on this WordPress for upcoming VISAS volunteers and ESL international participants’ applications. They should be released after the beginning of this fall semester.
If you are still missing your certificate of completion, please contact our Technology Resource Coordinator at amk5an@virginia.edu. Thank you for your patience!
One of our interns has spent time as a teacher assistant for CAELC’s EAP program — she has met some international participants who have been involved with the VISAS program in the past! If you are an international visiting scholar or graduate student who will be here next summer, we encourage you to consider applying for this program.
VISAS’ PROGRAM CERTIFICATES FOR VOLUNTEERS & INTL. PARTICIPANTS
If you have met all of your coordinator’s requirements,
please expect to receive your certificates of completion by Monday, May 18th, 2015.
We apologize for the delay but each certificate has a customized name and they will take some time to be sent out to all recipients. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in this matter! If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or if you would like to rush your certificate in order to have it immediately available, please contact our Technology Resource Coordinator Alice Katindig at amk5an@virginia.edu. Have a great summer! We’re looking forward to seeing you all again next semester!
SPRING 2015 VISAS’ FAREWELL GARDEN PARTY
Spring 2015 VISAS Program’s Farewell Garden Party
Wednesday, April 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Garden lower V
Hi all,
Sadly, we are approaching the completion of the semester and the end of our program. Thank you for participating and we really hoped that we have met your needs as much as possible.
We would like to personally invite you to our last VISAS’s event this semester. Our annual Garden Party is from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29th in Garden Lower V behind the left pavilion rooms (when facing the Rotunda). Come by for this informal gathering where we will demonstrate appreciation to both our volunteers and learners as well as introduce our new interns of next year.
This is one of the best opportunities to interact with other participants in VISAS and our intern team.
Catering and refreshments will be available.
Please RSVP before attending. We encourage you to write a short appreciation note to the volunteer(s) you have worked with this semester. This can be shared during the Garden Party if you indicate so in your response.
Directions to Garden Lower V: MAP
SPRING 2015 VISAS PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL MIXER TOMORROW NIGHT
Spring 2015 VISAS Program’s International Mixer takes place tomorrow night!
Thursday, February 5th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Newcomb’s Kaleidoscope Room
Complimentary refreshments and food will be served. Come by for fun icebreakers, games, and casual conversation! VISAS faculty, interns, language learners, and volunteers will be there. You will be able to meet international language learners from all over UVa’s international community. All are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!
VISAS LAUNCHES BRAND NEW DROP-IN ENGLISH HOUR NEXT WEEK
VISAS Drop-in English Hour begins next week on Thursday, February 12th!
Please check your email for more information
on upcoming dates, times, and locations.
VISAS DROP-IN WEEKLY THURSDAY CONVERSATION HOUR – Our optional weekly conversational hour begins next week and takes place every Thursday in CAB 232 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
VISAS CALENDAR – The VISAS calendar is now fully operational and will be updated regularly. All important volunteer and program dates are detailed. Please continue to check our WordPress for the latest information.
SPRING 2015 VISAS VOLUNTEER TRAINING ORIENTATION TONIGHT
Spring 2015 VISAS Volunteer Training Orientation is tonight from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm!
If you cannot attend, please contact your program’s coordinator for a makeup training date.
It is crucial that you attend training before beginning your respective roles at VISAS. Please make sure to get in touch with your coordinator or one of the faculty members at caelc@virginia.edu. Thank you for your cooperation, we look forward to meeting all of you tonight!
The official training session is being held tonight
Monday, February 2nd from 8:30PM to 9:00 PM at Monroe Hall 130.
Makeup trainings are available for those who absolutely cannot make that time. Please contact your program’s coordinator and fill out your program placement confirmation (if you haven’t done so already) before Monday, February 2nd, 2015. If you have not already received any of this crucial information in an email, please contact us at caelc@virginia.edu or Liz Wittner at ew3p@virginia.edu immediately.
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