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Deciphering Our Lady of the Lily

Empowering art, past and present

In 1912, when Georgia O’Keeffe arrived in Charlottesville, she’d nearly given up on art. “She hadn’t touched a paintbrush in four years,” says Elizabeth Turner (Col ’73, Grad ’85), vice…

A Million Stories to Tell

Service in Iraq motivates veteran to study Arabic, pursue journalism

I moved to Egypt in August to study Arabic at the American University in Cairo. I came by way of U.Va., but more by way of Iraq, a place I’ve never left far behind. I was a soldier there from 2004 to 2005, and I feel compelled to re-engage the Middle East on civilian terms.

The Next Great Initiative

Jay Gundy (Grad ’79) sees opportunities in Jefferson Trust

With his appointment as executive director of the Jefferson Trust, James A. “Jay” Gundy (Grad ’79) takes charge of a program rooted in tradition.“The Alumni Association has an impressive history…

Myths Can Sabotage Your Job Search

Break some rules to sell your strengths

A job search in a tight market is perhaps the best place to break some of the rules you have learned. To set yourself apart from the competition, you have…

Spanning the Globe

Regional officers tie together U.Va. network

No matter where you are in the country—or the world, for that matter—you’re never far from a U.Va. connection. A network of regional clubs helps alumni, parents and friends stay…

Making a Nation Safe

Janet Napolitano (Law ’83) brings “no-nonsense” reputation to new role

President-elect Barack Obama outlined a daunting set of challenges for Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (Law ’83) when he tapped her to become the nation’s next homeland security chief. With the…

In Office

In Office U.Va. alumni won gubernatorial and congressional races in the November elections. Congress also saw the retirement of Republican Sen. John Warner (Law ’53), who had held his office…

In Memoriam: Gilly Sullivan 1928-2009

The new year began with sad news, as two giants of the University community passed away in January. Gilbert J. Sullivan, retired Alumni Association director, died on Jan. 5 at…

Hoos in Office

From Puerto Rico to Texas, alumni win in November election

Luis Fortuño (Law ‘85)The November 2008 election will be remembered by the clarion call of a single word: change.It propelled voters to support a broad vision of new possibilities—including an…

Sports Shorts

Olympic GoldRower Lindsay Shoop and soccer player Angela Hucles have something in common, in addition to being former student-athletes at U.Va.Each brought home gold medals from the Olympics in Beijing…

Master of the Madhouse

Dan Bonner calls the action at college hoops’ premier event

Dan BonnerWinter is Dan Bonner’s busy season. As a color analyst for men’s college basketball, he will crisscross the country throughout the regular season, calling games night after night for…

Surprise of a Lifetime

Val Ackerman (Col ’81) honored for achievements in basketball

Val Ackerman Photo courtesy of the Basketball Hall of FameVal Ackerman’s trip to China for the 2008 Olympics will be memorable for several reasons.For one, both the men’s and women’s…

New & Notable

Tough Season, Tougher Guy

Ryan Zimmerman does the work it takes to keep playing

Fans don’t see the long hours of practice that go into being a Major League Baseball star, but attitude and discipline proved crucial for Zimmerman (Col ’06) in facing adversity with the Washington Nationals this season.