During halftime of the Clemson football game on Nov. 22, a sky diver landed in Scott Stadium to present a gift from the Seven Society in the amount of $14,777.77. In a letter about the gift, the Seven Society challenged students to submit ideas about how the gift could be used for “meaningful and lasting ways to directly impact the University community.” The letter continued, “Proposals are to be delivered to the Jefferson Statue in the Rotunda by Feb. 7, 2009, at 5 p.m.”
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
The top five record-breaking crowds at Scott Stadium. Were you there?
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
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Yahooo! Great picture for a fantastic demo! Thanks for having my team and I, UVA!! Enjoy the video too!
This is a wonderful photo. What would you charge for a print (or e-transmission) with one-time rights to publish, for a book I am writing, Virginia Mysteries & Legends? I am the author of 3 other Virginia books published by Globe Pequot, and was co-author of Old Virginia Houses.
Thanks.
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