David A. Maurer
Elephant Speak
The Dec. 26, 2004, earthquake resulted in a human death toll of a quarter million people, but few animals perished. Drawing on his pioneering research about elephant behavior, Michael Garstang, an emeritus professor of environmental sciences at UVA, is on the hunt to find out why.
Winter 2008
Carnival Atmosphere
Since 2006, John Mason has been using his skills with a camera to capture the spirit and color of Carnival in Cape Town.
Summer 2008
Set in Stone
Among the headstones can be found stories of grave robbers, misadventure and celebrated University mascots.
Spring 2008
The Accidental Altruist
He meant to take a year's vacation from his stressful job, but instead he found a new mission in the streets of Katmandu.
Summer 2007
Putting Enemies on the Couch
A professor emeritus of psychiatry at UVA, Vamik Volkan occupies a rare niche in his profession, examining global politics and ethnic conflict through the prism of psychoanalysis.
Spring 2007