Trying to stay sane and connected
August 21st ISSUE, 2020 | ISSUE 29
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In this Issue:
A Note from Tommy
Social Distancing Network
Echols Council News
New Knowledge Nuggets
Want to Change the World?
Short Story of the Week
Buzzfeed Quiz of the Week
Your Pantry is Calling
Put These on Your Radar
Solutions from Last Issue
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Hello Echols,
It pains me to type this, but this issue of the Quarantimes is going to be the last. 29 issues is certainly a good run, and with the semester starting soon we figured the most considerate thing to do would be help you streamline your email inbox as much as possible.
As the header of each issue has proclaimed, we created the Quarantimes to try to hold on to a sense of much-needed togetherness. Whether it was with laughs, knowledge nuggets, or calls to action, we hope that this newsletter helped you feel like you were a part of a larger whole throughout these last few months. We also hope that you will take it upon yourself to connect with each other in new and meaningful ways throughout this next semester.
Please take care of yourself and those around you by committing to the university's public health guidelines. This is perhaps a better time than ever to step up and lead by example. By taking whatever precautions possible, you have the chance to demonstrate heartfelt compassion for your peers and for the entire UVA + Charlottesville communities.
Continue to grow, and learn, and share your process with each other. We are all here for you and are looking forward to watching you what you do best this year, inspiring each other and achieving great things.
With love and bittersweet excitement,
Tommy Ferrier
Echols Graduate Intern
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Even though the Quarantimes is ending you can still reach out to us if you ever need anything or just want to say hi. contact us by email at EcholsProgram@virginia.edu
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Social Distancing Network
Seeing as how this is the last issue, we will leave it up to you all to reach out and ask Grant which part of his "Two Truth's and a Lie" is in fact the lie.
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Grant GianGrasso
Rising First-year from Buffalo, NY
Prospective Neuroscience Major
Two truths and a Lie:
- I just got a new Goldendoodle puppy named Hazel.
- I can walk to Canada from my house.
- I have 5 siblings.
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"A few years ago I told my Dad I wanted to get SCUBA certified, only half serious, but then he surprised me by telling me he had actually wanted to do it for years. Now we SCUBA together a lot in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, and take trips to different places to go diving. This picture's from Puerta Vallarta, Mexico."
-Grant
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Look out for our Newsletter! |
The academic year is officially starting again so keep an eye out for weekly newsletters from Echols Council. The newsletters will have announcements from Council, announcements that other Echols Scholars want to share, as well as other little fun things. More information to come in the first newsletter. |
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New Knowledge Nuggets
Help all of us keep learning cool new things!
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" I learned that the human brain runs on around only 25 Watts of electricity, less than some LED lights require."
Grant GianGrosso
Rising First-year
To learn more about the energy bouncing around in our skulls check out this article!
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"Poison dart frogs are actually harmless when kept in captivity. In the wild they only develop poison because they eat mostly ants, and the ants themselves ingest several varieties of poisonous plants"
Kelsey Johnson
Echols Program Director
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Want to Change the World? |
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Your final reminder to get out the vote! |
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In-Person Early Voting Begins on September 19th in VA! |
We know that we likely seem like a broken record at this point, but that's because we REALLY want you to vote in the upcoming election.
Click here to check your voter registration status. Even if you know you are registered to vote, its always good to ensure all of your information still checks out.
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Also, If you are planning on voting in Virginia, did you know that this year you can vote early in person? Starting on Saturday, September 19th, simply walk into your local registrar's office and request a ballot! (Click here if you need help finding that office, VA only) Please note that you will need to provide one of the approved forms of Identification to cast your ballot early, but you do not need to fill out any kind of application or give a reason to take advantage of early voting!
Voting early is a great way to make the whole process easier for election officials to process this year's votes in a timely manner and the same principal applies if you plan to vote by mail! Request your ballot as early as you can and mail it in quickly! Be sure to
Finally, If you prefer to vote the good ol' fashion way, in person on election day, then please for your safety and in solidarity with the poll workers and your fellow voters, please make sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Don't let your opportunity to participate in democracy pass you by, vote and be heard!
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This story by Ray Bradbury, about a family dealing with the knowledge that it is the last night of the world, asks us to consider whether there are truly any experiences of the world that we need. It reflects on what it takes to be “good enough” and on what has value in our world. In a time where we’ve all been forced to think about what the essential pieces of our private worlds are, this story is oddly comforting.
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Buzzfeed Quiz of the Week |
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Pick your favorite foods to discover which Friends character you are!
If you have ever met me (Mahdin), you most likely know that Friends is my favorite TV show because I talk about it all the time. So, naturally, in our last Quarantimes in the summer I felt it was appropriate to select a quiz about Friends. Choose your favorite foods and find out if you are Rachel, Monica, or Phoebe.
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This timeless classic pulled from the herbal medicine world is equal parts immune-boosting powerhouse, and delicious treat. While the combination of honey and garlic may seem a bit unusual on its face, we promise that if you give this recipe a try, you may find that you have come across a pantry essential that you never want to be without.
This recipe is intended to combine the healing powers of honey and garlic ( of which there are many) while mellowing out the garlic enough for it to be edible raw. Alternatively though, both the honey & garlic can be used as an irresistible sweet and savory ingredient that can be added to your favorite recipes!
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- Place peeled whole garlic cloves in a clean and sterile jar. (You can sterilize a glass jar and lid by boiling it in water.)
- Pour honey over the garlic and stir to combine. Make sure the garlic is completely covered with honey.
- Seal the jar and let it sit on a counter for three days, giving. it a shake every now and then.
- Open the jar to let out any gases and stir the garlic and honey. If you see tiny bubbles in the honey, it means the garlic has started to ferment.(this is normal and totally safe)
- Reseal and let sit for at least a week, making sure to open the jar at least once a day.
- And that's it! The garlic cloves can be spooned out and eaten raw or used in your favorite recipes!
The jar can be stored at room temperature pretty much indefinitely (a result of the antimicrobial action of the main ingredients) but we recommend using it within a year
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Ingredients
- 3 heads of garlic
- Enough honey to cover the garlic completely
Bonus: For added flavor and health benefits, consider adding slices of fresh ginger and dried herbs to the mix
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Put These on Your Radar
We simply wanted to point out a few opportunities that other folks have created in hopes that you check them out!
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Echols alumna Joyce Cheng (class of 2020) has teamed up with other students, activists, and healthcare professionals that are passionate about empowering all voices in the story of public health.
COVID-19 thrust public health into the global spotlight, but there’s much more to discuss.
This is Viral was created to distribute analysis of the latest public health data, trends, and findings in a format and language that anyone can understand. The podcast features conversations between co-hosts and various experts pertinent to the topic in focus. Dive into conversations with experts in policy, medicine, and culture for a healthy dose of authenticity and transparency.
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Dialogue Series: Remembering for Our Future
Hosted by the Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00
September 8th - 29th
Online
This four-part dialogue series explores the history of race, racism, and racist ideas at UVA. We are seeking to remember our history with the purpose of understanding how it carries into our present, and upon facing the truth of our history - how we might transform the possibilities for our future.
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Solutions from the Last Issue
Did you miss the last issue?
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Wade Carter
Rising First-year from Richmond, VA
Prospective Neuroscience Major
Two truths and a Lie:
- I owned 8 pet rats as a child.
- I've traveled to 23 states. LIE
- Both of my siblings went to Virginia Tech.
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Tyler Busch
Rising First-year from Newark, DE
Prospective African American Studies and Political Science Major
Two truths and a Lie:
- I am a Pisces
- I was born in Philadelphia
- I can say the alphabet backwards in under 30 seconds LIE
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Akaash Kamdar
Rising First-year from Virginia Beach, VA
Prospective commerce and Statistics Major
Two truths and a Lie:
- I have a turtle named Voldetort
- I work at a minigolf place
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I am a master juggler. LIE
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If a hen-and-a-half lays an egg-and-a-half in a a day-and-a-half,
how many eggs can six hens lay in six days?
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This week's winner is...
David Bass!!
David has won not one, not two, but THREE prizes!
A squishy fidget, a tiny deck of cards, and a skull & crossbones notepad
Enjoy!
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And that's it for the fina issue! |
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Thank you all so much for helping us get through this truly unforgettable chapter.
Please know that we here at Echols HQ are wishing you a wonderful start to a new semester. We all know that this semester is going to have its challenges but with a community like ours, it is bound to have a wealth of rewards as well.
♡
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