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Topic: Grounds & the Physical Plant

Stroll the Mall? Streak the Lawn?

Stroll the Mall? Streak the Lawn?

The Class of 2010 releases the list of 110 Things to Do Before You Graduate.

April 20, 2010

15 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Spring

15 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Spring

A list of fifteen reasons to come back and visit Charlottesville in the spring.

March 9, 2010

Building, but not Sprawling

Building, but not Sprawling

Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.

Spring 2010

Then and Now

Then and Now

This illustrated journey through time provides a revealing perspective on UVA history.

Spring 2010

Eight World Heritage Sites in the U.S.

Eight World Heritage Sites in the U.S.

At least one of these sites should be familiar to you.

February 17, 2010

Top 10 UVA Stories of 2009

Top 10 UVA Stories of 2009

From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.

January 18, 2010

Rotunda: The Movie

Rotunda: The Movie

January 18, 2010

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Do you know which popular soft drink is named for a UVA alumnus? Or how about the top-secret military experiments conducted in the shadow of the Rotunda?

Winter 2009

Saving Green

Saving Green

During the month of August, it cost $21,769.85 just to cool Newcomb Hall. The University is making eye-opening numbers like these available on its online “Building Dashboard,” which displays energy use in Newcomb Hall.

Winter 2009

Sharing a Vision

Sharing a Vision

Jennifer Tsai was so moved by the beauty and symbolism of the Rotunda, she knew it would be hard to leave when she graduated

Winter 2009

Small Town, Big Acts

Small Town, Big Acts

Renovated venues have helped bring an impressive assortment of musical headliners to Grounds.

Winter 2009

Space-Age Eraser

Space-Age Eraser

Conservators used a laser to clean 180 years of grime from the column capitals of Pavilion II.

Winter 2009

Fresh Art

Fresh Art

The University of Virginia Art Museum reopened after a $2 million summer renovation.

Winter 2009

16 Things to Love about Charlottesville in Fall

16 Things to Love about Charlottesville in Fall

A list that will inspire you to visit this season.

September 14, 2009

Danger: Falling Dorms

Danger: Falling Dorms

Dobie, Balz and Watson houses were torn down this summer to make way for two new six-story dorms that will house more students, and be greener and more efficient.

Fall 2009

July 4th: The Fourth of July Paradox

July 4th: The Fourth of July Paradox

The Fourth of July is a bittersweet anniversary at the University. It marks both great achievement and sorrow; it is the birthday of a nation, but the death day of Founding Fathers.

Summer 2009

Academic Notes

Academic Notes

Summer 2009

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Summer 2009

Where Am I?

Where Am I?

March 17, 2009