


Pioneer of Beer
Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) changed American brewing scene
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.

London's Calling
Virginia welcomes back former assistant as head coach
On Dec. 7, the University of Virginia announced that Mike London would be its new football coach.

Twelve Ways to Toast the Season
A 12-pack of beers brewed especially for the season, all of which make for colorful additions to holiday gatherings.

Ye Olde Civility Project
Naughty or nice? A guide to holiday etiquette with George Washington
As a teenager, George Washington copied a set of rules for civil behavior, and the 110 principles became his guide to treating people with respect and dignity. That was then—when women curtsied and men doffed their hats—and this is now—when cell phones jingle and holiday shoppers jangle each other in checkout lines.

Desegregating UVA
Alumni reflect on groundbreaking era
Alumni reflect on a groundbreaking era that began with Gregory Swanson, UVA’s first black student, in 1950.

Rugby: For those who play for fun
From the Magazine Archives: March/April 1966

Who makes the TV shows you love?
HBO’s Janet Graham Borba (Col ’79) fires up the small screen
HBO’s Janet Graham Borba (Col ’79) fires up the small screen.

Inside the Scrum
Men’s and women’s rugby teams take on the best in the country

¿Habla Español?
Alumnus delivers historic announcement
Dan Restrepo (Col '93) is first to speak Spanish during a White House press briefing.

16 Things to Love about Charlottesville in Fall
A list that will inspire you to visit this season.

Meals—and Art—on Wheels
Artists use bio-fuel bus to deliver message about food and sustainability
Artists use bio-fuel bus to deliver message about food and sustainability

Economy Special Report: Three videos
Students, alumni and faculty discuss their experience with the economic crisis.

Can't Buy Me Love
Why do couples break up?
Jeff Dew found that the only type of disagreement that predicted whether a cohabiting couple would break up was money.

Playground Smack-down
Chris Glasser wins 2009 four square world championship
When asked why he would pursue a sport like four square, Glasser is circumspect: “Why? Because it’s silly.”

Summer Like You've Never Seen It Before
Chris Bickford’s photos capture moods, immediacy of surfing, nightlife
Chris Bickford’s photos capture moods, immediacy of surfing, nightlife

July ’09 University News Highlights

Fighting Human Trafficking
Alumnae at the Polaris Project tackle modern slavery
When Andrea Austin learned about human trafficking, she refused to believe it. It seemed like something out of a far-fetched movie.

The World’s Hottest Nerd?
UVA neuroscientist becomes TV reality star
Colin Steers went from studying neurology to being cast as the “hot nerd” on this season’s Make Me a Supermodel.

Scaling Kilimanjaro
An audio slideshow of Liz Freer's emotional journey to the top of Africa's tallest mountain
Audio Slideshow: Liz Freer (Col ’08) and her mother, Dr. Carol Freer (Grad ’86), climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for breast cancer research.