2013 Summer | Philly AYAC Young Alumni Event

The A-School Young Alumni Council (AYAC) would like to welcome the 2013 graduates who are now settling in the area. Let's celebrate with a happy hour! Please join us at Morgan's Pier (map) on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 for snacks and tasty beverages. Look for the UVa banner!

Hope to see you there :D

AYAC | PHILADELPHIA REGION

Fatima Olivieri [MArch] 

Sophia Lee [MArch] 

Sarah Bolivar [B. Urban & Environmnetal Planning] 

Megan Bucknum [MUEP] 

[Attribute: the photo of Morgans Pier came from this flickr user. Thanks for the great photo!]

Dear A-School Alumni,

The A-School Young Alumni Council (AYAC) would like to invite you to the Philly Alumni Spring Event on Saturday, May 18, from 10am - 12pm at the Morris Arboretum.   Alan Metcalfe, Principal of Metcalfe Architecture & Design, will join us to discuss the Out on a Limb design process.  Spaces are limited so please RSVP by e-mailing Sarah at bolivar.sarah@gmail.com no later than May 10.  Please see the attached PDF for more details.  We hope to see you there!

AYAC | PHILADELPHIA REGION

Fatima Olivieri [MArch] 

Megan Bucknum [MUEP] 

Sarah Bolivar [B. Urban & Environmental Planning] 
Sophia Lee [MArch] 

Dining Out for Life

Left: the donation envelopes (via Instagram - user wilderbahn | Right: Aprons worn by volunteers to give out envelopes, stickers, and pens (photo courtesy of Alaya White)

Dining Out For Life is a fundraising dinner that was founded in Philadelphia by ActionAIDS in 1991 and has expanded to over 60 cities in North America.  This year's event occurred on Thursday, April 25th, at an incredible number of the participating restaurants. Volunteers helped spread awareness of the fundraiser and answered questions about the organization.  A third of each diner’s food bill was donated to local AIDS service organizations, and the volunteers helped raise additional contributions from individual patrons. Anyone that donated $25 or more is eligible for 20% Off Tuesdays for the rest of the year!

Two of our AYAC members participated in "Dining Out for Life." Megan Bucknum had a wonderful time South Philly Taproom, while Sophia Lee joined ActionAIDS volunteers Marian and Alaya at Route 6.

We had a great time, and we collected many additional envelopes from generous customers. Thank you to the restaurant patrons, the restaurants, and to Megan Bucknum for sending this volunteer opportunity along to the rest of the UVa AYAC members! We are making great progress for our "13 in 2013" service initiative!

Left: the donation envelopes (via Instagram - user wilderbahn | Right: Aprons worn by volunteers to give out envelopes, stickers, and pens (photo courtesy of Alaya White)

Above: Volunteers were encouraged to make reservations and invite friends to dine out too - Route 6 has amazing food - I'll definitely be back! (via Instagram - user wilderbahn)

Above: Group Photo - thanks for sending it along, Alaya!

PHS Bare Root Tree Planting

Through the PHS-led One Million Trees initiative, UVa AYAC member Sarah Bolivar and A-School Alumna Lisa Bonitatibus volunteered with Friends of the Schuylkill River Park Tree Tenders to plant street trees, such as small cherry and maple cultivars.  It was a great opportunity to talk to passersby and residents about the importance of our urban forest.  Also, we had a great time digging pits and playing in the dirt.  If you'd like to become a tree tender in your own community, you can visit the PHS webpage.

This is just one of the many volunteer opportunities you can join for "Thirteen in 2013."

 Digging the pit and making sure the hole is wide enough for the roots to stretch

 Another pit!

Admiring our great work :D

Stroehmann 5k Walk + Run Against Hunger

This past Saturday, UVa AYAC members Sarah Bolivar and Sophia Lee  got together with the general UVa Club of Philly for the "Stroehmann 5k Walk + Run Against Hunger". They had a great turn out, and we all had a blast. There was even some dancing afterwards!

Nice to meet you all, and good luck in continuing with the "13 in 2013" Initiative!

Volunteering with Friends of Eastern State Penitentiary Park

As part of my commitment to "13 in 2013", I volunteered on Sunday, April 7th for the "Friends of Eastern State Penitentiary Park" Community Garden that is currently being set up. They are working with a grant from the city, with a landscape design by Interface Studio The plots will be ready in 2014. 

Chainsawing logs to line the edges of the sandpits

Picnic tables are looking great, you guys!

Mixing concrete to stabilize fence posts & pouring

Admiring our handiwork, and then putting finishing touches on the fence gate we built.

The Masterplan!

Written by Sophia Lee.

PHS Flower Show Volunteering!

This Past Sunday, UVa AYAC PHL volunteered at the PHS Flower Show in their "Make and Take" Room. In tune with the 2013 theme of British culture, there was a new DIY workshop this year where people got to make fasinators, fashionable floral wristlets, or magic wands. We had so much fun getting our craft on and helping visitors look pretty for the show!


Thank you to Tonya, Annie, Linda, and Michael for coming out to help. We are happy to have you on board! Also, especial thanks to our very own Sarah Bolivar who helped make this happen.

 Lovely to meet you, Tonya!

Visitors could choose from an array of flowers, leaves, and ribbons. We helped put things together with wire, hot glue, and lots of pizzazz.

 Afterwards, we were able to enjoy the show!

Join us for Thirteen in 2013!

As part of the AYAC mission, we strive to create linkages among alumni, regional, and UVa networks.  To embody these goals, AYAC Philly is embarking upon an initiative through Cavaliers Care, called Thirteen in 2013.  Our mission is to obtain 13 (and more!) hours of community service during the year 2013.  Please join us for any of our upcoming projects.  We are kicking it off by volunteering through the PHS Flower Show, but there are many more opportunities to come!  From vegetable gardening to woodworking, we'll find a project to accommodate all interests and skills.

To sign on up with Thirteen in 2013, register here and e-mail bolivar.sarah@gmail.com.  Please view upcoming projects on our fresh new calendar! 

Best,

AYAC Philly – Fatima, Sophia, Sarah and Megan

AYAC PHL Extern Week | Open Studio @ KieranTimberlake

This past Wednesday, AYAC PHL held our first annual Extern event hosted graciously by KieranTimberlake. Thank you to all the UVa alums who made it out, as well as the externs! Thank you to Warren Buford for making the trip here. Also, especial thanks to KieranTimberlake and Fatima Olivieri who arranged having this event at this world-renowned firm. 

Fatima gives us a tour of the office - it is an amazing space!

#UVaSARCpryde :)

AYAC PHL Extern Week | Open Studio @ KieranTimberlake

TONIGHT, Philadelphia Region of AYAC is collaborating with the SARC Foundation and KieranTimberlake to host an Open Studio / reception. Hope you can make it!

AYAC PHL Extern Week | Open Studio @ KieranTimberlake

Happy New Year everyone!

Just as a friendly reminder, Philadelphia Region of AYAC is collaborating with the SARC Foundation and KieranTimberlake to host an Open Studio / reception Wednesday, January 9th at 6:30pm. This is a great time to meet the A-School student externs who will be working in the Philly area January 7-11. Warren Buford, Executive Director of the SARC Foundation will also be in attendance to give an update of the School. Spaces are limited so please RSVP via email to Fatima Olivieri [folivieri@kierantimberlake.com] no later than Wednesday, January 2, 2013. 

See you there!

AYAC | PHILADELPHIA REGION

AYAC PHL Extern Week | Open Studio @ KieranTimberlake

A-School Alums,

The Philadelphia Region of AYAC is collaborating with the SARC Foundation and KieranTimberlake to host an Open Studio / reception Wednesday, January 9th at 6:30pm. This is a great time to meet the A-School student externs who will be working in the Philly area January 7-11. Warren Buford, Executive Director of the SARC Foundation will also be in attendance to give an update of the School. Spaces are limited so please RSVP via email to Fatima Olivieri [folivieri@kierantimberlake.com] no later than Wednesday, January 2, 2013. 

See you there!

AYAC | PHILADELPHIA REGION

2012 Fall | Kick-off Happy Hour Event!

The New A-School Young Alumni Council (AYAC) would like to invite alums in the Philadelphia region to a kick-off HAPPY HOUR event. Whether you are new to the city of brotherly love or have been here awhile - we hope to see you. Bring your A-School friends!

When: Thursday, Decemter 6, 2012 | 6pm

Location: National Mechanics | 22 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

(3rd Street between Market & Chestnut)

Look for the UVA banner!