Major Events Office

Office of Major Events at UVA: We tweet about university-wide events (Finals Weekend, the Inauguration, Founder's Day, etc) & other UVA related events/news.

[UVA @UVA]

Today's Memorial Service honored the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis, Jr. and D’Sean Perry, as well as the two students injured in the shooting, Mike Hollins and Marlee Morgan. Always remember the light they share with all of us. #UVAStrong

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

Light in darkness. Thanks to our students for lighting the way.

[BSA @ UVA @BSAatUVA]

Tonight at 7pm at South Lawn, there will be electric tea lights and an opportunity to silently mourn the events of November 13th. If you would like a space to grieve, heal, process, or simply be in community with one another, please join us.

[University of Virginia Library @UVALibrary]

UPDATE: The UVA shelter in place order has been lifted based upon a thorough search on and around Grounds. A large police presence will remain.
Libraries remain closed.

[UVA Health @uvahealthnews]

Due to the UVA community safety alert, all UVA Medical Center clinics except for dialysis and procedural areas will be closed this morning, Monday, Nov. 14. This includes our clinics in Charlottesville, central Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley. (1/3)

[UVA @UVA]

Continue to follow directives in the UVA Alerts. To sign up to receive UVA Alerts via text message, text "UVA" to 226787.

[University Transit Service @UVAUTS]

Redline bus routes are suspended. UVA Health Commuters should park in South Garage or 11th St Parking Garages. Afternoon bus service is To Be Determined.
Blueline commuters - startup time To Be Determined.

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

An update on the active shooter incident at UVA:

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

Thank you to the 400+ first year students who showed up for an early Sunday morning #RunWithJim. Looking forward to seeing you at Convocation later this afternoon as we close out a terrific weekend.

[UVA @UVA]

Wahoowa, #UVA22! You did it! 🎓

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

Grateful for our speaker today, Dr. Taison Bell, and the entire Class of 2022! You have worn the honors of honor -- congratulations and wahoowa! @TaisonBell @UVA

[UVA @UVA]

Dr. Taison Bell speaks to #UVA22

[UVA Department of Safety and Security @UVASafety]

We're ready for Day 2 of #UVAGrad! The heat hasn't left, and thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon.

Read/save our Heat Management Guide to your phone. We will have shelter locations (below) open in the event of severe weather. Remember, if thunder roars, go indoors.

[UVA Department of Safety and Security @UVASafety]

Wahoowa, #UVA22! Our key #UVAGrad safety messages today:

📲 Screenshot our Heat Management Guide for quick reference.
🥤 Hydrate! Free water, filling stations, and cooling facilities available on/near the Lawn (pictured).
⚠️ Dial 9-1-1 or notify nearest ushers/police for help.

[UVA @UVA]

Our newest alumni!

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

Grateful for the outstanding graduating Class of 2022 and our inspiring speaker today, Prof. Claudrena Harold. Wahoowa and congratulations!

[UVA Department of Safety and Security @UVASafety]

Thanks to @UVAFM @uvadine @UVA_Events, free canned water & several filling stations will be available on the Lawn for #UVAGrad.

Before entering, graduates/guests will be subject to security screening, which prohibits beverage containers. See guidelines: https://t.co/TajV365akj

[Jennifer (J.J.) Davis @JJDavisUVA]

As we start the Finals Weekend celebrations, I've got 3 Things for you: https://t.co/NTW89KSDIP @UVAPolice, @uvadine, @UVA_Events, @UVALibrary, @UVAFM

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

Calling all early birds. If you would like to run tomorrow (5/21), meet me at the front steps at Madison Hall at 6:30 am for a 3-4 mile loop through Grounds.

[UVA @UVA]

Valedictory Exercises will kick off Finals Weekend at 3 p.m. Friday, May 20. Final Exercises will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21 for the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 22 for all other schools.

Livestream: https://t.co/mRqJeJolD9