Fall 2007 Table of Contents
Features
Explaining the World
Lou Bloomfield, who teaches the popular introductory physics course "How Things Work," explains the science behind objects that students see every day.
According to Custom
As revered as the University's traditions are, some change with the times and others fade away entirely. Here's a look at just a few.
Murder, She Writes
Linda Fairstein (Law ’72) earned the nickname "Hell on Heels" during her 25 years as chief prosecutor for Manhattan's Sex Crimes Unit. Having helped reform a judicial system myopic about violence towards women, she's turned her talents to crime fiction.
Anatomy of a Mystery
Following a DNA study in 1998, many scholars believe that Thomas Jefferson likely fathered children by slave Sally Hemings. For others, the genetic findings deepen the mystery.
University Digest
Help for a Degraded River
The Learning BargeDesigning any structure requires the smooth interaction of designers and engineers. U.Va.’s architectural and engineering students discovered the difficulties of collaboration firsthand as they designed and built the…
Getting Out of a Jam
When Virginians gripe about traffic jams, they have a point. Traffic in the suburbs abutting Washington usually ranks among the five worst in the nation, according to the Texas Transportation…
Deep Impact
A recent study by John L. Knapp, professor emeritus and senior economist at U.Va.’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, and William M. Shobe, director of business and economic research…
Changing of the Guard
Karen RyanKaren Ryan, associate dean for the arts, humanities and social sciences in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, has been named interim dean of the College.…
New and Improved
HoosOnline, the online alumni directory, has for years been a great way to find information about fellow alumni. If you haven’t logged on recently, now’s the time to take another…
Bookmarked: Help Determine the University’s Future
virginia.edu/planningdocuments/commissionLaunched by President Casteen to propose strategic directions for the University for the next decade and beyond, the Commission on the Future of the University has drafted its preliminary reports.…
Verbatim
“Streakers are ubiquitous. There was a period last spring when I would snap awake every night at 2:20 a.m. The bars would close at 2, and there would always be…
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY
R&D in Brief
Older adults are much more likely than their younger counterparts to make mistakes in memory—and to insist that they are…
Lab-grown Ligaments
Lab-grown Ligaments Many of us are familiar with the pains of a torn ligament. One of the worst ligaments you can…
The Quest for a Male Contraceptive
U.Va. researcher Young-Hwan Kim has discovered a protein in sperm tails that may be crucial for the development of male…
What Underlies Alzheimer’s
Biologists Michelle King and Paul Bloom have made an essential advance in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Research by these…
SPORTS
Sports Shorts
The women’s lacrosse team fell just short of capturing the program’s fourth NCAA Championship, losing in the title game to…
A Fan’s Guide to Who’s Hoo
After assuming the quarterback reins in week four, Jameel Sewell started the last nine games of the season, showing flashes…
Football Preview
Chris Long Photo by Pete EmersonWhat must happen for Virginia to turn around last season’s skid?It’s no secret—the Cavaliers were…
We Are the Champions
Mary Eddy, Chrissie Monaghan, Amanda Chase, Rebecca Ryall and Mandy Fiesler Photo by Jim DavesAssistant coach Steve Pritzker trained the…
ALUMNI NEWS
Tips from Alumni Career Services
A promotion into a supervisory position presents a new set of challenges. You are now responsible for your own productivity…
Reunions 2007
Reunions is also a great event for future alumni. Activities include Cavalier Kids’ Day in the Aquatic & Fitness Center,…
Welcome Aboard
On July 1, Allen B. Rider III (Col ’76, GSBA ’83) of Manakin-Sabot, Va., succeeded Richard B. Payne Jr. (Col…
Lounging Around
Alumni Hall has always been the home base for alumni when they’re at the University. With the recent completion of…
ARTS
Bestsellers at the U.Va. Bookstore: April through June 2007
1. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris2. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse3. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim…
DEPARTMENTS
Letters to the Editor
I have sent the cover and inside articles to my entire board of directors and alumni chapters, because we all…
Student Life: Summer in C’ville
Shortly after final exams in late May, traffic thins, the pace slows and a lazy calm settles over Charlottesville. Weary…
Retrospect: Reflections of a Centenarian
Charles E. McMurdoWhen I got ready to come East to go to college, Dad arranged with his brother for me…
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