Mental Warm-up

Game-day lectures at Alumni Hall begin Sept. 5

From the origins of the Academical Village to the latest research in renewable fuels, this fall’s “More Than the Score” lecture series will offer football fans plenty of

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Cavaliers reach College World Series

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.”

July ’09 University News Highlights

New U.Va. Rector and Vice Rector Will Take Office in July Source: Charlottesville NewsPlex

With the July 1 turn of a two-year cycle, the University of Virginia’

June ’09 University News Highlights

U.Va. President John T. Casteen III to retire next year SOURCE: RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH

University of Virginia President John T. Casteen III will retire next summer

The Need for Speed

John Sinders chases racing dreams in Dubai

John Sinders owns Khaleji Motorsport, which competes in the branch of auto racing that features cars like Porsche and Ferrari, and gets behind the wheel himself.

In a League of His Own

Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

For his efforts over the years, Wilson has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with former Bills defensive end Bruce Smith. Wilson’s contributions ranged from lending the Oakland Raiders $400,000 in 1962 to being a key voice in negotiations to avoid a players’ strike in 1977.

Sports Shorts

Rookie Sensation

Sylven Landesberg (Col ’12), a first-year guard on the men’s basketball team, was named 2009 ACC Rookie of the Year. He joins Ralph Sampson (1980), Bryant Stith (1989) and Chris

By the Numbers

1,022

Number of career points scored by Mamadi Diane, making him the 42nd player in U.Va. men’s basketball history to score 1,000 points or more.

Number of

Putting the Bat on the Ball

Outfielder John Barr (Col ’11) watches a ball during U.Va.’s game with Towson.

New Uniform, Familiar Role

Angela Hucles still at the center of women's soccer

Angela Hucles made history at the University of Virginia, and she’s still making history as a professional.

Landlocked? No Problem, Dude

Surf Club members hit the road to catch waves

There is little chance that six-foot swells would ever break in the Dell pond, but members of the Surf Club would be the first to catch them if they do.

Bennett Begins

Virginia welcomes new basketball coach

Tony Bennett leaves Washington State University to become the new basketball coach at U.Va.

April ’09 University News Highlights

Virginia hires Washington State’s Bennett SOURCE: JERRY RATCLIFFE AND WHITELAW REID, DAILY PROGRESS

A new study indicates that some aspects

Downhill Racers

The Virginia Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team hits the slopes

The Virginia Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team hits the slopes