Winter 2011

Features

Standing Guard
How UVA helps protect America by shaping the soldiers, law enforcement officers, policymakers and scientists of tomorrow.

Voices of a Class
Admission essays from the Class of 2015

Rotunda Guitar
UVA Mechatronics builds musical instruments

A Day in the Life
What is a “day in the life” like for two student-athletes while their sports are in season?

Getting Ready for the Next Level
Men's basketball strength and conditioning coach Mike Curtis talks about the team's freshman.

Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form

For a Song
Two former UVA a cappella singers hit the big time

The Secret Life of a Raindrop
A raindrop is never just a raindrop. Its value changes from friend to enemy, moneymaker to toxin.

A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University

Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.

Look Book
A brief history of fashion at UVA