University of Virginia Operations

09/08/2026

This year, UVA is partnering with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville to launch the “Give Where You Live” campaign, supporting roughly 100 local nonprofits.

Starting Sept. 16 – the day of the United Way’s 35th annual Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring, the Charlottesville area’s largest public service event – UVA employees will be able to pledge their support to participating local charitable organizations using payroll deductions or credit or debit cards. The fall fundraising campaign runs through Dec. 18.

Learn more ➡️ https://uvatoday.me/4zVbEkV

09/07/2026

Safety doesn’t sleep. 💙🧡

We’re grateful for all those whose work keeps our community moving, including the first responders, public safety professionals, healthcare workers and countless others spending their Labor Day serving others.

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

09/03/2026

With the high temperatures and increasing humidity, the City of Charlottesville would like to remind community members who are seeking relief from the heat of the following cooling center locations:

📍Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center (800 E. Market St.)
Monday–Friday: 12:00–9 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 1–6 PM

📍Jefferson-Madison Regional Library – Central Branch (201 E. Market St.)
Monday–Thursday: 9 AM–9 PM
Friday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
Closed Sundays

📍Tonsler Recreation Center (500 Cherry Ave.)
Monday–Friday: 12–8 PM
Saturday: 1–6 PM
Closed Sundays

Keeping yourself and loved ones safe in the extreme heat:
☀️Drink plenty of fluids (avoid alcohol & sugary drinks).
☀️Take breaks in the shade or indoors to cool down.
☀️Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.
☀️NEVER leave anyone (including pets) in a parked car.

09/02/2026

It's a 🐦... It's a ✈️...It's UVA Facilities Management!

09/02/2026

🎯 More Than a Career Fair — Come Prepared to Make Your Next Move!

The Fall 2026 UVA Career & Community Fair is coming, and we’re giving job seekers even more ways to prepare, connect, and stand out!

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Carver Recreation Center, Charlottesville
✨ FREE & open to the public — no registration required!

But you don't have to wait until October 6 to get started!

💼 GET CAREER-FAIR READY!
Join us for three FREE virtual workshops leading up to the fair:
📄 Crafting a Standout Resume – September 17
🎤 Acing the Interview: Tips & Tricks – September 24
🤝 Professional Image & Networking – October 1
Registration is required for the workshops - https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5haIua9iUMt1Gt0

📸 UPDATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE — FOR FREE!
Need a new LinkedIn photo or professional headshot? Stop by between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM during the fair for a FREE professional headshot!

🧸 EXPLORE THE EARLY LEARNING ZONE!
Interested in a career working with young children? Visit our dedicated Early Learning Zone to connect with employers hiring Early Childhood Educators and learn about opportunities in the field. You can also apply and interview for the Pathways to Success Early Childhood Educator paid training program right at the fair!

And, of course, you'll have the opportunity to connect with hiring managers and recruiters from UVA Health, UVA Academic Division, and other Charlottesville-area employers.

Prepare. Polish your professional image. Make connections. Explore opportunities. Your next step could start at the UVA Career & Community Fair! 🚀

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🚨Heads Up! We will be do our test of the UVA Emergency Notification System Test today at 10:50am.

How do we test this, you ask? Through the following:

🔹Email: Students, faculty, staff, and UVA Health team members automatically receive an email alert

🔸Text: Students, faculty, staff, and UVA Health Team members who have registered their mobile phone number with the University during orientation or onboarding will automatically receive a text alert.

FYI: Members of the public can opt-in to UVA Text Alerts by texting “UVA” to 226787.

🔹Computer Alerts: This application displays an alert notification as a pop-up window or a ticker banner. The Alertus app is already installed on all UVA Health computers.

🔸Digital Display Screens: The display screens in common areas (Newcomb Hall, Libraries, Classrooms, etc.) will display a message about the UVA Alert.

🔹Siren/PA System: The loudspeaker is activated for some imminent threats to the University community. If you are outside and hear the siren and audible announcement, follow the announced instructions. If the audible announcement cannot be understood, immediately check your cell phone or email for a UVA Alert.

🔸UVA Ready Safety App: The official safety app of UVA provides you with several safety resources on Grounds, but will also send you push notifications in the event of an emergency situation.

🔹Websites: The UVA Homepage, UVA Emergency Management, and University Police websites will have a display announcing the alert.

🔸Social Media: All alerts and other regular safety information will be posted on the and X (formerly Twitter) accounts.

08/31/2026

Microsoft Services & UVACanvas Outages: Members of the Academic Division may be experiencing issues sending and receiving email and accessing tools like UVACanvas and M365 apps. This is a Microsoft service issue, not an outage of UVA infrastructure or services.

For the latest updates, see https://in.virginia.edu/email-service-status.

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