About Us

UPC is the student-run programming board that provides students and other members of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville communities with a wide variety of entertaining and educational activities and events. UPC’s funding includes a portion of student fee monies and revenue from ticket sales.

Governing Council
- Executive Council
  - Chair: Bukky Awosogba
    - Vice Chair of Programming:
      Poorna Phaltankar
    - Vice Chair of Programming:
      Lauren Walker
- Committee Directors
  - Arts and Enrichment
    Kirsten Miller-Jaster & Lauren Ulmer
  - Cinematheque
    Erik Howard
  - CIO Connections
    Gary Prakash
  - Comedy
    Lane Clements
  - Current Events
    Stephanie Nguyen
  - Special Events
    Libby Stevens
  - Marketing
  - PKG Concerts
    Ben Schildkraut

Arts & Enrichment » More Information: Educates the UVa community through entertaining and enlightening programs and art exhibits
Cinematheque » More Information: Provides educational and entertaining movie-related events
CIO Connections » More Information: Collaborates with CIOs and groups on-grounds to uphold UPC's core purpose of enriching the University community.
Comedy » More Information: Brings comical programs, including stand-up comedians, improvisation groups, hypnotists, and other humorous talent

Current Events » More Information: Provides programs addressing events, issues, and concerns affecting students and other members of the community
Special Events » More Information: Provides diverse programs which encourage social interactions within the University community.
Marketing » More Information: Supports UPC and our programs through research, surveys, advertising, and promotions
PKG Concerts » More Information: Plans music-focused events by researching student interest, booking artists, and coordinating production in venues both on- and off-grounds

Executive Council Office Hours

Bukky Awosogba

W 10:00–12:00 pm
F 1:00–3:00 pm

Poorna Phaltankar

M 5:00–6:00 pm
Tu 12:15–1:45 pm
Th 12:15–1:45 pm

Lauren Walker

M 2:00–3:00 pm
Tu 11:00–12:00 pm
W 12:30 – 1:30 pm