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Department: Retrospect

The Kennedys at Virginia

The Kennedys at Virginia

In March 1958, then-Senator John F. Kennedy, his wife, Jackie, and his brothers Robert and Ted attended Law Day at UVA.

Winter 2009

1979: Preppie Profiler

1979: Preppie Profiler

Tom Shadyac's infamous poster pokes fun at preppies.

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

1948: Oh Baby

1948: Oh Baby

Spring 2009

1983: The ’Hoo

1983: The ’Hoo

The history of a short-lived UVA mascot, the 'Hoo.

Winter 2008

1825–1939: The Anatomical Theatre

1825–1939: The Anatomical Theatre

Thomas Jefferson designed the Anatomical Theatre in 1825.

Fall 2008

1957: Faulkner Among the "Snobs"

1957: Faulkner Among the “Snobs”

After Faulkner arrived on Grounds, his "observations on ‘Virginia snobs’ caused somewhat of a sensation," wrote Virginius Dabney in Mr. Jefferson’s University. "He liked the state, he said, ‘because Virginians are all snobs and I like snobs.’"

Summer 2008

Bice Devices

Bice Devices

Winter 2007

Reflections of a Centenarian

Reflections of a Centenarian

Charles E. McMurdo (Engr '29) recalls his years at the University.

Fall 2007

The Queen

The Queen

Mrs. Alfred E. Walker, "the Queen," shaped social life at the University for 35 years.

Summer 2007

1943: The Dry Dock

1943: The Dry Dock

Spring 2007

Tight Quarters

Tight Quarters

A brief look at rules and regulations concerning student life in 1847.

Winter 2006