Identity & Culture Clubs

  • Latinx Nursing Student Union

    The Latinx Nursing Student Union is established in order to empower and connect the Latinx Nursing students at UVA, help serve the community, promote the nursing profession to other Latinx students in the Charlottesville area, and educate and provide support to the latinx students in the school of nursing.

  • Latinx Student Network at McIntire

    The Latinx Student Network at McIntire is a commerce-related undergraduate student organization with the goal to recruit, support, and develop current and prospective Latinx/Hispanic commerce students. LSN facilitates a Latinx business community by working alongside McIntire faculty/staff,  professional sponsors, and other student organizations to provide resources to our members. Beyond facilitating the application process for prospective McIntire students, we also seek to cultivate a close-knit Hispanic/Latinx student body through bonding events that celebrate our cultural background.

  • LEAF Latinx Empowerment and Financial-Literacy

    LEAF Latinx Empowerment and Financial-Literacy aims to equip Latinx students at the University of Virginia with essential financial knowledge, foster their financial independence, and promote long-term financial well-being. LEAF Latinx Empowerment and Financial-Literacy is dedicated to empowering the Latinx community through means of financial education. LEAF recognizes that the Latinx community faces numerous stigmas and challenges, particularly concerning financial literacy and independence. These challenges often stem from systemic barriers, cultural differences, and limited access to resources. Recognizing these disparities, LEAF Latinx Empowerment and Financial-Literacy has emerged with a clear mission to address these issues and empower Latinx students at the University of Virginia. 

  • Legal Research Forum

    The Legal Research Forum is devoted to empowering law students with resources and support in their research endeavors to nurture an environment of intellectual curiosity.Our mission is to establish an engaging platform that encourages students to explore legal issues in-depth, enriching in-depth knowledge and influencing the broader academic discourse. Our activities are primarily focused on four essential areas. We conduct regular research workshops, providing practical guidance on legal research methodologies, including effectively using various legal databases, understanding legal citations, and enhancing proficiency in legal writing and comprehensive research strategies. We also invite distinguished legal scholars and researchers to share their insights on current legal issues and our guidance on research practices, enriching the intellectual exchange among our members.The presence of the Legal Research Forum within a university setting is crucial due to its role in fostering a culture of in-depth research and enhancing academia. The organization catalyzes students to delve deeper into their areas of interest, question existing knowledge and theories, and contribute novel insights and perspectives to the broader legal discourse. By offering guidance in research methodologies and providing practical support, the Forum enables students to navigate the complex landscape of legal research effectively. It also creates opportunities for cross-disciplinary interaction, allowing students to learn from diverse fields, enriching their research projects, and broadening their intellectual horizons. The presence of such an organization in a university also helps bridge the gap between various academic programs, fostering a cohesive intellectual community. This environment of educational enrichment, facilitated by the Legal Research Forum, is vital for nurturing well-rounded, critically thinking legal professionals who can contribute meaningfully to the legal field and society at large. It ensures that the university is not just a place for learning existing knowledge but also a hub for creating new knowledge.Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.

  • LingXi Chinese Theatre

    Mandarin Chinese Theatre introduces the inner working of theatre art to all that are interested. We aim to communicate with the Chinese-speaking community, and to develop a position for Chinese theatre among the young intellectuals in the U.S.

  • Locs of uva @ uva

    This CIO will give people on grounds with Locs to have a place to meet other people with locs. As far as meetups we will have one social one and one informational one about locs every month.Social meetings like game nights and paint nights, and more informative meetings like learning how to re-twist your own hair  We want people with locs to be familiar with other people on locs to have more connections and to be with people who share the same hair! People get locs for different reasons and everyone has a different loc journey. These journeys are worth talking about with others to share advice and to help others gain more knowledge about their hair. This club will bring together people who have locs and who are interested in getting them. Even if people aren't interested in getting locs but want to learn more about them, they are more than welcome to attend meetings that are informative rather than just the social ones. 

  • LumiLink at UVA

    We are a distinguished student organization dedicated to facilitating the connection between of brain science students at the University of Virginia (UVA). Our mission encompasses enhancing their overall academic and cultural experience. Moreover, we curate and disseminate concise yet insightful articles via WeChat and mailing list, aimed at familiarizing individuals with fundamental psychological concepts. In pursuit of our objectives, we actively foster connections between accomplished alumni specializing in relevant fields and the present student body. This endeavor entails inviting these esteemed alumni to contribute their invaluable personal perspectives, thereby enriching the current students' academic journey.

  • Mahjong Club

    Mahjong Club is dedicated to the enjoyment and practice of Mahjong, a traditional tile-based game originating from China. The club provides a welcoming space for players of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned experts, to gather, learn, and engage in friendly competition. Through regular meetings weekly on Saturdays from 4:30pm-7:00pm in Tuttle Dunnnington First Floor Lounge and tournaments the club fosters a sense of camaraderie and cultural appreciation, promoting both casual gameplay and more competitive formats. In addition to playing, members have opportunities to socialize, share strategies, and explore the rich history and cultural significance of Mahjong, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment for all.

  • Mainland Student Network

    Founded in 2005, Mainland Student Network (MSN) is an active on-ground CIO at the University of Virginia. MSN aims to build a platform, where international Chinese students could better their understanding of American Culture, and smoothly adapt to university life as fast as possible. Also, we focus on cultural events and other on-grounds / off-grounds activities. We promote the positive image of UVA in mainland China. Throughout the years, MSN is very grateful to have your support, from students, from alumni, and from parents. We are determined to ameliorate your UVA life and create a better future for you.

  • Mariachi Noche Hermosa

    Founded in January 2023, Mariachi Noche Hermosa at the University of Virginia is UVA’s only mariachi band. It was created to give students interested in mariachi music the opportunity to perform it together, learn about its history and traditions, and foster connections with other members of the UVA and Charlottesville communities. The group is entirely student-run, with newer members learning the craft from older members. Members come from various backgrounds ranging from mariachi to classical to folk, though all share a love of mariachi music. The group meets twice a week to rehearse for public performances and for fun social events.