Winter 2013

Features

Q&A with Tina Fey
Tina Fey answers questions from alumni.

The Road Back
While on a volunteer trip to Panama in 2011, first-year student Kasey Crute dove into a swimming hole. As soon as she descended below the water's surface, she felt her head hit and then a shock, like a vibration.

Bad Boys
Tales of the University's tumultuous years.

Girl Most Likely
The making of Tina Fey, as told by Fey's friends, professors and Fey herself.

The Science of Reincarnation
UVA scientist explores children’s memories of past lives

UVA Answers Frequently Asked Questions About AccessUVa
Answers to some of the more common questions about the changes made to AccessUVa, the University's financial aid program.

High Honors
Law professor and association dean receive Jefferson Awards

UVA Establishes New Chair of Mormon Studies
UVA is the first major public university to establish a Mormon studies chair.

Bookmarked: Blast From the Past
The UVA Library has digitally preserved original film clips from Virginia's civil rights era.

Winning in the Rain
A photo essay captures moments from the women's soccer team's fierce, double-overtime victory against Notre Dame at Klöckner Stadium in October.

Sports Briefs
News from the NBA, the Richmond Football Club in Australia and the UVA women's field hockey team.

A Head for the Game
Alumnus Kevin Guskiewicz is at the forefront of diagnosing and understanding concussions.

Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
A list of top-selling books at the UVA Bookstore.

New & Notable
Nine new books from UVA alumni

Stop-Motion Master
Alumnus Adam Pesapane makes stop-motion magic and earns an Oscar nomination.

Renaissance Man
From acting to TV writing, to novels, one alumnus can do it all.

Tree House
Sculptor Patrick Dougherty turns sticks into structure on UVA's Arts Grounds.

The Captain
John Leys reflects on football and war.

Alumni News
Third-year student wins Alumni Association art contest; another successful year for YAR; and a free online library for UVA Library.

Good Advice
Universities should focus on career development as they prepare students to become productive citizens.

The Monticello Mash
Mark Thompson of Starr Hill Brewery explains how Jefferson crafted his own beer.

Hollywood Dreams
After graduation, Jon Macht (Col '82) packed everything he owned in his car and headed for Hollywood.

Man About Grounds
Dean of Students Allen Groves is beloved for his compassion and humor.

R&D Briefs
Research and discovery briefs on summer reading and forensic psychologists and psychiatrists.

The Truth About Redshirting
UVA researcher finds only certain communities delay kindergarten for their children.

Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts on recent articles and events.