Almost four weeks into the transition to online courses, instructors and students are working hard to maintain strong connections and learn from one another. Here’s a sampling of their experiences.
From academics to student life and extracurricular activities, UVA’s Office of Admission has created many new ways for accepted students to learn more about UVA as they make their final college decisions.
The pandemic might have cut his season and his time on Grounds short, but Mamadi Diakite is determining to keep smiling. UVA basketball’s big man reflects on five life-changing years and his hopes for the future.
UVA’s University Guide Service is using the app to inform and connect with accepted students who cannot visit Grounds because of the coronavirus.
It’s said that good chefs never reveals their recipes, but UVA basketball player and Bologna, Italy, native Tomas Woldetensae is kind enough to share – though he doesn’t really believe in measuring.
The first-year basketball player, who is from Bologna, Italy, is staying with teammate Grant Kersey’s family in Albemarle County until he can safely go home.
Despite a recurrence of breast cancer that has landed her in hospice care, former ER nurse Pam Sierschula was determined to finish her bachelor’s degree. More than 50 people took part in her Zoom graduation.
UVA medical students are doing everything they can to make sure people stay home and stay safe – even if that means dancing to Dua Lipa. Check out their video.