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Topic: Mr. Jefferson

Bad Boys

Bad Boys

Tales of the University's tumultuous years.

Winter 2013

The Monticello Mash

The Monticello Mash

Mark Thompson of Starr Hill Brewery explains how Jefferson crafted his own beer.

Winter 2013

Your Office Chair is Killing You

Your Office Chair is Killing You

Standing up at work could save your life and even boost your productivity.

November 19, 2013

New & Notable

New & Notable

Five new books from UVA alumni.

Fall 2013

Bookmarked: Founders Online

Bookmarked: Founders Online

A new website offers free access to the papers of six of America's founding fathers.

Fall 2013

Light and Shadow

Light and Shadow

Four new books examine Thomas Jefferson's complexities.

Spring 2013

The Celestial Dome

The Celestial Dome

Thomas Jefferson envisioned the Rotunda dome room not as a library but as a planetarium for teaching astronomy.

Winter 2012

Experimental Beds

Experimental Beds

Australian artist Judy Watson examines Thomas Jefferson's relationships through a series of etchings.

Winter 2012

The Jefferson Thanksgiving Challenge

The Jefferson Thanksgiving Challenge

Alumni chefs create dishes using only ingredients available at Monticello during Jefferson's time.

November 19, 2012

1817: The First Meeting of the Board of Visitors

1817: The First Meeting of the Board of Visitors

View the minutes from UVA's first BOV meeting including Jefferson, Madison and Monroe.

Fall 2012

What Would TJ Say?

What Would TJ Say?

Fall 2012

Signs of the Time

Signs of the Time

Fall 2012

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Summer 2012

Keeping Up With the Jeffersons

Keeping Up With the Jeffersons

Meet the men who impersonate UVA's founder

April 17, 2012

Jefferson's Secret Bible

Jefferson’s Secret Bible

In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.

Spring 2012

A Funeral Procession for the Marquis

A Funeral Procession for the Marquis

An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University

Winter 2011

Map of Happiness

Map of Happiness

Winter 2011

A Culture of Caring

A Culture of Caring

Winter 2010

1820: Sincerely, Thomas Jefferson

1820: Sincerely, Thomas Jefferson

A letter from TJ explains construction delays at UVA thanks to the Virginia legislature.

Fall 2010