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The Secret Life  of a Raindrop

The Secret Life of a Raindrop

A raindrop is never just a raindrop. Its value changes from friend to enemy, moneymaker to toxin.

Winter 2011

Rare Book School at UVA

Rare Book School at UVA

What’s the future of books in a digital world?

Fall 2011

Smart Mouth

Smart Mouth

Professor David Hill explains the sense of taste

Summer 2011

We Are Stardust

We Are Stardust

Astronomy professor Edward M. Murphy (Grad '93, '96) knows how the universe began. He also has a pretty good idea of how it will end.

Spring 2011

Man with a Plan

Man with a Plan

Winter 2010

Good Counsel

Good Counsel

Fall 2010

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

Music for the Silver Screen

Music for the Silver Screen

How a film score tells the emotional story of a movie. Plus playlists for your next event.

Fall 2009

Speak Up

Speak Up

Public speaking doesn't have to be scary. Judith Reagan's class helps you overcome your fears.

Summer 2009

Here and Now

Here and Now

Susan Stone believes that the quality of your life depends on where you focus your attention.

Spring 2009

Look, Listen and Speak Up

Look, Listen and Speak Up

While health policy is a matter of national debate, making sure you get good health care sometimes requires little more than common sense—and speaking up.

Winter 2008

Teen Angst and Parental Stress

Teen Angst and Parental Stress

For those of us who fear that all our efforts to raise our children to be bright, polite and responsible have failed miserably, Peter Sheras has a message: Don’t give up.

Fall 2008

Body of Work

Body of Work

Athletic trainer Ethan Saliba (Grad '86, '97) discusses advances in sports medicine and how to put together an effective (and safe) exercise program.

Summer 2008

Grounded in the Stars

Grounded in the Stars

Kelsey Johnson discusses her research in the astrophysics surrounding star clusters.

Winter 2007

You Kin Do It

You Kin Do It

Summer 2007

Cyber Safe

Cyber Safe

Spring 2007