News Briefs

The Caretaker of No. 13

In the 101 years since UVA President Edwin A. Alderman charged the Raven Society with the upkeep of the Edgar Allan Poe Room, a Raven Society member has swept its wooden floors and dusted its antique furniture.

Troubling Signs

A short-lived ban on signs at Scott Stadium this fall raised the hackles of fans—particularly among students—and drew darts from pundits across the nation.

Verbatim

Home Sweet Home

Residents call it "the O-Hilton." It’s still dormitory-style housing, but given its many amenities and commanding views of Grounds, the new $18.8 million Kellogg House feels more like a hotel, according to its denizens.

A Bug Before a Bang

Though the launch of the world’s most powerful particle accelerator was marked by a ding instead of a bang, the Large Hadron Collider still holds the promise of unlocking secrets about the essence of matter and insights into the Big Bang.

Something for Everyone

Navigating the carnival-like atmosphere of the Student Activities Fair is an annual rite of passage for newly arrived first years.

Bookmarked: A Sampler of UVA Blogs

Green Thumbs Up

It’s not easy being green, but UVA is getting higher marks for its environmentally friendly programs.

Catching Up on Getting In

In the first admission cycle since the University eliminated its binding early-decision program, the staff of the Office of Admission received a pleasant surprise.

Holding Steady

In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, the University of Virginia’s standing remains the same as last year’s: second among national public universities and 23rd among all American colleges and universities.

South Lawn Takes Shape

South Lawn before and after

Q&A

In September, the Library of Virginia honored Dove—whose distinctions range from receiving a Pulitzer Prize to being the former Poet Laureate of Virginia and the United States—with a lifetime achievement award.

Surprise of a Lifetime

Master of the Madhouse

Short Game Gold

Tall Order

With Sean Singletary and Sharneé Zoll providing leadership and fireworks for UVA’s basketball teams, last season could easily have been characterized as the Year of the Guards. Both players have gone on to the ranks of professional basketball, so now the Cavaliers will look to the front court for more points and power this season.

Sports Shorts

Pitched Battle

From PKs to FGs

Yannick Reyering (Col ’09) grew up in Germany kicking a round ball into a net. When he came to UVA, he had the same focus—and he put the ball into the net 39 times in a three-year career that included multiple All-ACC honors.

Miniature Literature

The Miniature Book Society defines a miniature book as any book less than three inches on each side. Historically, such tiny books served a purpose.

Required Reading: Vanessa L. Ochs

Vanessa L. Ochs is a UVA associate professor of religious studies and author most recently of Sarah Laughed and Inventing Jewish Ritual, which won the 2007 National Jewish Book Award in the category of contemporary Jewish life and practice.

New & Notable

Explore ten new books from faculty and alumni.

So Modern

Aerial balletics were on display in one of the many arrestingly choreographed pieces in "Strands in Motion," a fall dance concert that showcased original work by both faculty and students.

1983: The ’Hoo

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

R&D In Brief

Fuel for Thought

Setting the Biological Clock

Breaking the Law and Battling Demons

Secret Society

The project caught the attention of two students, Courtney Mallow (Col ’10) and James Burney (Col ’09), who are the co-directors of the Arts & Enrichment Committee, a part of the University Programs Council. After inviting Warren to visit the University, they solicited secrets from their fellow students and created an exhibit of the cards they’d collected to coincide with his appearance.

A Run to Remember

Thousands of my friends have asked me one question: How did I get that special honor as a torch bearer? That’s a long story to tell.

Letters to the Editor

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.

Winning Palette

Alli McKee (Col '09) wins the Alumni Association's 2009 art prize.

The Times, They Are A-Changin’

Businesses are examining innovative ways to increase production and satisfy employees.

Admission FAQs

Does my child need to be the president of the class, play three varsity sports, walk dogs at the SPCA and spend part of her summer at a leadership conference in Amsterdam to be competitive at UVA?

Welcome Wagon

The bus ride from Dulles to Charlottesville helps with that adjustment, giving students a chance to bond and ask questions. “One girl was very interested in seeing cows,” Kirtland says. “Another was surprised at the number of churches.”

In Memoriam: Winter 2008