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President John T. Casteen III (Col ’65, Grad ’66, ’70) and J. Thomas Parsons, chairman of the department of microbiology, received the Thomas Jefferson Awards for

Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
HIGHLIGHTS

Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.

Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.

What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal

A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'

Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.

Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1

Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.

What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.

Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center

Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.

New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.

Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.

1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.

Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family

Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form





