Fall 2010

Features

How To: Helpful advice from alumni experts
Make a better cup of coffee. Learn to play the harmonica. Alumni experts share their wisdom.

The Trouble with Civilization
Civilizations rise and fall. Why do they disintegrate? Is it better to live a "civilized" life?

News Briefs
News and updates from around Grounds.

Hard Hat Zone
A field guide to new buildings at UVA.

New & Notable
Seven new books from faculty and alumni.

The Parking Lot Movie
Documentary reveals the philosophy of parking lot attendants, and how the job changes their lives.

1820: Sincerely, Thomas Jefferson
A letter from TJ explains construction delays at UVA thanks to the Virginia legislature.

Beyond the Paycheck
Striking the balance between a job and coursework is tough, and it often comes with a price.