Cecelia Parks
@parkscl.bsky.social
Prickly, yet tropical, like a dragon fruit with a tight French braid.
She/her. Opinions are my own. 🏳️🌈
She/her. Opinions are my own. 🏳️🌈
come work with me! @uvalibrary.bsky.social is hiring an Educational Technologies Librarian to (among other things) teach students how to make cool audio/visual projects. details: apply.interfolio.com/176554
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November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
come work with me! @uvalibrary.bsky.social is hiring an Educational Technologies Librarian to (among other things) teach students how to make cool audio/visual projects. details: apply.interfolio.com/176554
can confirm that the only time I've been rejected by the UVA Library or JMRL is when they can't find the title to buy or already own the book, and I've requested a LOT of books
HOT LIBRARY INTEL: you can ask your library to purchase specific titles for their collection, usually right through the library's website.
Librarians can't know every single new title, nor can they mind-read what their patrons might want to check out. Give it a shot!
Librarians can't know every single new title, nor can they mind-read what their patrons might want to check out. Give it a shot!
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
can confirm that the only time I've been rejected by the UVA Library or JMRL is when they can't find the title to buy or already own the book, and I've requested a LOT of books
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Aperio, UVA’s library-led open access press, is actively seeking book proposals from the UVA community to publish high-quality books that are available to a worldwide audience free of charge.
Learn more about our book program at aperio.press/proposal-boo...
#OA #OpenAccess
Learn more about our book program at aperio.press/proposal-boo...
#OA #OpenAccess
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Aperio, UVA’s library-led open access press, is actively seeking book proposals from the UVA community to publish high-quality books that are available to a worldwide audience free of charge.
Learn more about our book program at aperio.press/proposal-boo...
#OA #OpenAccess
Learn more about our book program at aperio.press/proposal-boo...
#OA #OpenAccess
"every year we get one year closer to dying so every year we have to eat more candy" - my girlfriend, this morning, with her full chest
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"every year we get one year closer to dying so every year we have to eat more candy" - my girlfriend, this morning, with her full chest
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Diversity is at the heart of union power 💪🏼
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Diversity is at the heart of union power 💪🏼
by some miracle (organizing), UVA did the right thing this time
relieved to see uva declined to play the role of quisling in the administration’s attempted takeover of higher ed
U.Va. rejects Trump administration Compact for Academic Excellence
The University has rejected the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which he received from the White House and Department of Education Oct. 1, according to a community statement rel...
www.cavalierdaily.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
by some miracle (organizing), UVA did the right thing this time
I think UVA HR may be missing the point of a "holiday break" in this email advertising a session to "transform your holiday break into a powerful period of career advancement"
October 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I think UVA HR may be missing the point of a "holiday break" in this email advertising a session to "transform your holiday break into a powerful period of career advancement"
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the hoos are hoopin
September 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
the hoos are hoopin
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Hey, so...Covid rates have gotten real high. Maybe change your behavior to fit this new risk profile? Stop eating indoors at restaurants, mask on mass transit, that kind of thing?
September 15, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Hey, so...Covid rates have gotten real high. Maybe change your behavior to fit this new risk profile? Stop eating indoors at restaurants, mask on mass transit, that kind of thing?
luv 2 receive emails titled "Continuing to Preserve our Financial Stability in a Shifting Economic Climate" from our interim president who's interim because our other president was forced to resign 🙃🙃🙃🙃
luv 2 receive emails from jim ryan titled "Preserving our Financial Stability in a Shifting Economic Climate" 🙃
September 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
luv 2 receive emails titled "Continuing to Preserve our Financial Stability in a Shifting Economic Climate" from our interim president who's interim because our other president was forced to resign 🙃🙃🙃🙃
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Excellent coverage of yesterday's Labor Day rally from nbc29: www.29news.com/2025/09/02/c...
Charlottesville holds Labor Day protest in support of workers’ rights
Community members took to the streets on Monday evening in a show of support for workers and their families.
www.29news.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Excellent coverage of yesterday's Labor Day rally from nbc29: www.29news.com/2025/09/02/c...
I was talking to one of our legislators at a Labor Day rally today and as I was trying to make a Serious Point a dog came up behind me and stuck his nose in the back of my knee, therefore ruining my composure AND denying me an opportunity to pet it because I had to go back to my Serious Point 😭
September 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I was talking to one of our legislators at a Labor Day rally today and as I was trying to make a Serious Point a dog came up behind me and stuck his nose in the back of my knee, therefore ruining my composure AND denying me an opportunity to pet it because I had to go back to my Serious Point 😭
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I just sent my email even though I am an Albemarle County resident!
ACTION ALERT: Tell city council to reject the ordinance to ban camping on city property!
On Tuesday, September 2nd (tomorrow!), City Council will be considering an ordinance that would make it illegal to sleep on city property or to leave personal property unattended on city land. 🧵
On Tuesday, September 2nd (tomorrow!), City Council will be considering an ordinance that would make it illegal to sleep on city property or to leave personal property unattended on city land. 🧵
We strongly object to the proposed ban on camping on public property in the city.
This inhumane policy was condoned by the current right wing Supreme Court in the Grant’s Pass decision, which Chief Kochis sites in his justification for the policy.
Homelessness is solved by housing, not policing.
This inhumane policy was condoned by the current right wing Supreme Court in the Grant’s Pass decision, which Chief Kochis sites in his justification for the policy.
Homelessness is solved by housing, not policing.
September 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I just sent my email even though I am an Albemarle County resident!
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Members of the UVA and Charlottesville community will hold a “Labor Day teach-in." Here's more information. www.cvilletomorrow.org/attend-a-lab...
Attend a 'Labor Day teach-in' to learn more about federal intervention at UVA and what's at stake
Speakers will discuss recent developments at UVA, what those changes mean and how they could impact the Charlottesville community.
www.cvilletomorrow.org
August 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Members of the UVA and Charlottesville community will hold a “Labor Day teach-in." Here's more information. www.cvilletomorrow.org/attend-a-lab...
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Stop by the UVA Library tent today and chat with librarians and learn about the Library. (& grab some swag). They'll be there until about 2 pm.
Happy Wahoo Welcome!
Happy Wahoo Welcome!
August 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Stop by the UVA Library tent today and chat with librarians and learn about the Library. (& grab some swag). They'll be there until about 2 pm.
Happy Wahoo Welcome!
Happy Wahoo Welcome!
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The Faculty Committee of UCWVA at UVA has released its call for the reconstitution of the Presidential search committee. They call for 75% of the committee to be from workers, students, and Cville community members, elected by their communities. www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
A statement to the presidential search committee from the UCWVA-UVA Chapter
No number of “listening sessions” or other forms of outreach provide constituencies with the access, accountability and real influence that come with serving on the search committee.
www.cavalierdaily.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Faculty Committee of UCWVA at UVA has released its call for the reconstitution of the Presidential search committee. They call for 75% of the committee to be from workers, students, and Cville community members, elected by their communities. www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
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UVA LABOR DAY TEACH-IN! Noon - 1 pm!
August 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
UVA LABOR DAY TEACH-IN! Noon - 1 pm!
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Reminder to my Cville friends: the start of public schools and return of UVA students inevitably results in an upturn in COVID (and other respiratory illnesses). This is a good time to start wearing a mask indoors again.
Every single person on our 4 man team tested positive for COVID today. First day of classes are in God's hands now. I'm going to bed. Wear your mask and wash your hands cville
August 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Reminder to my Cville friends: the start of public schools and return of UVA students inevitably results in an upturn in COVID (and other respiratory illnesses). This is a good time to start wearing a mask indoors again.
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UVA's wall-to wall union, UCWVA at UVA has joined the Faculty Senate, Student Council, Wahoos4UVA, Emeritus faculty, and others in expressing No Confidence in the Board of Visitors.
ucwva.org/who-we-are/u...
ucwva.org/who-we-are/u...
No Confidence in the UVA Board of Visitors – UCWVA
ucwva.org
August 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
UVA's wall-to wall union, UCWVA at UVA has joined the Faculty Senate, Student Council, Wahoos4UVA, Emeritus faculty, and others in expressing No Confidence in the Board of Visitors.
ucwva.org/who-we-are/u...
ucwva.org/who-we-are/u...
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It is so hard, with all the fascism, to decide what kind of activism to put your efforts into; there are countless phone calls I could be making or protests I could be attending everyday. But I think you really have to pick a topic/approach and specialize in it. 1/
August 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
It is so hard, with all the fascism, to decide what kind of activism to put your efforts into; there are countless phone calls I could be making or protests I could be attending everyday. But I think you really have to pick a topic/approach and specialize in it. 1/
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Retired professors now “no confidence” in current #UVA board of visitors! Including former University Professors (our highest academic achievement) & many from the putative glory days that President Ryan was ostensibly abandoning: www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...? @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social
A statement of no confidence in the Board of Visitors by 141 retired U.Va. faculty
Transparency is the foundation of trust, and without trust, the University community will not be able to unite and move forward towards the bright future it deserves.
www.cavalierdaily.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Retired professors now “no confidence” in current #UVA board of visitors! Including former University Professors (our highest academic achievement) & many from the putative glory days that President Ryan was ostensibly abandoning: www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...? @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social
Health insurance should cover the little treat I need to buy myself after every doctor's appointment. I was brave! I deserve it!
July 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Health insurance should cover the little treat I need to buy myself after every doctor's appointment. I was brave! I deserve it!
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“Once certified, Norfolk workers will join IAM Local 10 based in Richmond. It’s the same branch Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers in Henrico County joined after unionizing in 2024.”
Norfolk Botanical Garden workers vote to form a union, the latest in a growing wave of labor wins in Virginia
Workers in Norfolk become the second botanical garden in the state to unionize in as many years.
www.whro.org
July 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
“Once certified, Norfolk workers will join IAM Local 10 based in Richmond. It’s the same branch Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers in Henrico County joined after unionizing in 2024.”