Winter 2007 Table of Contents
Features
Blue, Orange and Green
Though the pace of change might not suit everyone, U.Va. is moving toward a greener future on many fronts.
The First Book
U.Va.'s creative writing program ranks in the top tier nationally. We profile five graduates of this esteemed program who are celebrating their publishing debuts.
The Bore Hole: An Essay
When Kenda Mutongi (Grad ’93, ’96), a history professor at Williams College, returned to her village in Kenya to organize the digging of a well, she met unexpected resistance.
The Wired Mind
James Coan probes how the mind reacts to emotional situations, from holding hands to being homesick. Barry Condron blazes trails with computer images of fruit flies.
University Digest
News Briefs
U.Va. remains the No. 2 public university in the 2008 edition of the U.S. News & World Report rankings and is tied for No. 23 among all 262 institutions in…
No Laughing Matter
A cartoon in the Cavalier Daily this fall led to protests, a sit-in, an apology and, ultimately, the forced resignation of the cartoonist.Grant Woolard, a fourth-year student, depicted nine gaunt…
Our Daily Bread
“There is no reason to be eating fewer carbs—they’re not the enemy,” says U.Va. exercise physiology professor Glenn Gaesser. He published an extensive analysis of peer-reviewed, scientific research on carbohydrate…
Great Big Schoolhouse
Rising soon is a four-story building for the Curry School of Education that will nearly double its breathing room.Already christened Bavaro Hall, the building is slated for completion in 2010…
The Paint’s Appealing
Photo by Ryan LivermanRepresenting an estimated 13 years of student-painted messages, the section was brought down by a combination of heat, moisture and its own massive weight, according to Garth…
Many Faces, One Body
Even before setting foot on Grounds this fall, the Class of 2011 made history. More than 33 percent of the 3,248 first-year students entering the University identified themselves as either…
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY
R&D in Brief
U.Va. computational biologist Jae Lee and U.Va. oncologist Dan Theodorescu have pioneered a new calculation method for cancer patients—specifically, an…
A Measured Gait
D. Casey Kerrigan reads a lot into the way people carry themselves. As chair of U.Va.’s department of physical medicine…
She-E-Os
When a company announces a new female CEO, the news can be perceived as bad. Darden School of Business professor…
A Legume With Fight
African cowpea farmers have long known their worst enemy. They call it “witchweed,” a parasite so virulent that it threatens…
SPORTS
Backcourt Chat
What motivates great players? What anxieties lurk in the shadows? Which Cavalier color do they prefer, blue or orange?Sean Singletary…
The Ultimate Virginia Basketball Players
Top Gun: Bryant Stith (Col ’92)Bryant Stith began his career as the ACC’s Rookie of the Year and finished it…
ALUMNI NEWS
A Weekend to Remember
A brilliant fall weekend provided a perfect backdrop for Homecomings weekend Oct. 13 and 14, and alumni made the most…
Work in Progress
Rubaina Zaman (Col ’09) believes that a painting is never really finished, but she had to put that concept aside…
Selling Your Skills
A well-constructed resumé and cover letter, together with targeted networking and meticulous follow-up, can open doors for a job interview.…
Building on Rivalry
Traditional rivals are joining hands—and hammers—in a unique housing project in Richmond.The U.Va. Club of Richmond and its equivalent Virginia…
ARTS
Bestsellers at the U.Va. Bookstore: July through september 2007
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling2. Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks3. The Poe Shadow by…
Rail to Rail
The Whitelaw Hotel in Washington, D.C., was once a luxury hotel that served black travelers, from Duke Ellington and Cab…
DEPARTMENTS
Letters to the Editor
I would like to congratulate Maura Singleton for the well-researched and written article “Anatomy of a Mystery” (Fall 2007), which…
Student Life: You Are What You Wear
Your abiding passion? Your sense of humor? Your favorite candy? They often wind up on T-shirts. Here’s a glimpse of…
Retrospect: Bice Devices
Raymond BiceDuring his 46 years at the University, legendary psychology professor Ray Bice entertained and educated more than 27,000 students…
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