Go West, UVA Fan

November 9, 2010

More than 1,000 alumni, parents and friends gathered in Los Angeles for the first Western U.S. Alumni Weekend in September. In addition to faculty lectures and a beach barbecue, the weekend included a strong turnout for the Cavaliers’ game against USC.

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