University of Virginia | The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. It is also selective; the students who come here have been chosen because they show the exceptional promise Jefferson envisioned. |  | | 2007 UVA Finals Address by Author John GrishamBest-selling author John Grisham delivers the commencement address to the Class of 2007 at the University of Virginia. Grisham advises graduates not to plan their lives but to remain open to possibili ... 2007 UVA Valedictory Address by Boyd TinsleyUniversity of Virginia alumnus Boyd Tinsley, the spirited violinist in the Dave Matthew's Band, speaks to UVA's 2007 graduates. Tinsley offers examples of past leaders who dared to dream as he encoura ... A Consumers RepublicLizabeth Cohen dicusses the subject of her lastest book, "A Consumers' Republic," and how mass consumption in America has affected social relations, physical landscape and political culture of the pos ... A Conversation Between a Military Strategist and a U.S. Ambassador on Post-War Developments in IraqJoseph C. Wilson was the last American diplomat to meet with Sadaam Hussein. In his talk, he discusses the latest controversy surrounding him. Wilson claims that his wife, a CIA agent, was outed by a ... A Conversation: Julian Bond with Dr. Dorothy HeightJulian Bond, Chairman of the NAACP, sits with Dr. Dorothy Height, a distinguished civil rights leader and Chair and President Emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women, to discuss her life's wor ... A Natural Politician: The Presidency of Bill ClintonJoe Klein is the author who set the political world abuzz when he wrote "Primary Colors: A Novel of Politics"—a very intimate look at the Bill Clinton presidency. In this episode, he talks about Bil ... A New United Nations for the 21st CenturyGillian Sorenson argues that 'Even superpowers need friends.' To fight those crises -- like terrorism, epidemics, flows of refugees -- which cross borders without passports, the U.N. must serve as the ... A Poetry ReadingA poetry reading by U.S. Poet Laureate Donald Hall. Hall has received numerous awards for poetry including the Marshall/Nation Award in 1987 for 'The Happy Man'; the National Book Critics Circle Award ... A Vision of SpaceNo Description Available ... Adult Perspectives on Childhood Experience with Domestic ViolenceViolence is all too common in our society, and co-investigators Richard Steeves and Barbara Parker of the UVA School of Nursing are conducting research on an especially traumatic kind of violence, one ... Africa No Longer Begins at the Pyrenees: Spain in Modern EuropeDavid T. Gies offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture by providing analyses of the historical and political background of modern Spain. He traces its dramatic and often unexpected dev ... After NATO Enlargement: What Next?Zbigniew Brzezinski discusses the ramifications of NATO's recent enlargement, paying particular attention to current foreign relations issues and the possibility of war with Iraq. ... Aging Well Into the 21st CenturyDr. Williams explores society's often unrealistic views on the aging process and offers insights on a healthful approach to aging. ... AIDS Doctors: Looking Backward, Confronting the Future ... All Deliberate Speed: Reflections on the Legacy of BrownHarvard Law Professor Ogletree presents an objective analysis of the progress and limitations of the two Brown decisions: the first ruling that separate but equal, i.e., segregation, was inherently un ... America Responds to TerrorismUniversity of Virginia experts offer their take on terrorism. This panel was co-sponsored by the Center for National Security Law, Center for Governmental Studies, Institute for Global Policy Research ... American Foreign Policy: Past and PresentGeneral Brent Scowcroft, chairman of the President's Foreign Policy Advisory Board and one of the country's leading experts on national security, defense and foreign policy, and Lawrence Eagleburger, ... American Sins, Urban Solutions: Understanding the Politics of Hip Hop ... An Evening with Isabel AllendeIsabel Allende explains why she wrote the ambitious new novel, “Portrait in Sepia,” a period piece set in 19th century Chile. ... An Unquiet Mind: Personal Reflections on Manic-Depressive IllnessDrawing from her own history, Kay Redfield Jamison examines the mania, psychosis and suicidal depression of manic-depressive illness and the daunting challenges posed by the treatment and disclosure o ... Annual Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Commemoration at the University of VirginiaGeorgian Albert Paul Brinson, colleague of Martin Luther King, John Lewis, Julian Bond and others who led the civil rights movement throughout Georgia and the South, offers a unique witness to King’ ... Army Nurses in Combat Boots: The Evolution of the Deployment ExperienceRenowned nurse historian and retired Army Colonel, Sarnecky describes the growth of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps from its inception. ... Army Nurses in Combat Boots: The Evolution of the Deployment ExperienceRenowned nurse historian and retired Army Colonel, Sarnecky describes the growth of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps from its inception. ... Bearing our Burden Honorably - Hospice and HumanityThomas Lynch is a poet, essayist, and funeral director. He speaks poignantly about end-of-life care and particularly about such care extended by hospice. His is a unique perspective -- one sure to be ... Beyond the Hype: Trafficked Persons to the United States Rebuild Their LivesDenise Brennan, Ph.D. examines how individuals, held in forced labor or servitude in the United States, rebuild their lives. She argues that the living conditions and work lives of men and women who q ... Bitter Fruits of Bondage: The Demise of Slavery and the Collapse of the ConfederacyThe late Armstead Robinson's (1945-1995) final work, 'Bitter Fruits of Bondage' highlights the unraveling of the Confederacy as a process of social change. Mr. Robinson, was the founding director of t ... Bitter Fruits of Bondage: The Demise of Slavery and the Collapse of the ConfederacyThe late Armstead Robinson's (1945-1995) final work, 'Bitter Fruits of Bondage' highlights the unraveling of the Confederacy as a process of social change. Mr. Robinson, was the founding director of t ... Blackface Minstrelsy: Past and PresentIn the 19th century, Blackface minstrelsy took the entertainment industry by storm through degrading and mocking African-Americans and Black culture. Professor Eric Lott will talk about the origins of ... Bloodlines: From Ethnic Pride to Ethnic TerrorismVamik Volkan heads a UVA think tank dedicated to using psychoanalytic techniques to diffuse conflicts around the world. He discusses his conflict resolution work with groups such as Arabs and Israelis ... Blues BiologyInfluenced by the power of music, blues musician Corey Harris entertains and educates at UVA’s Medical Center Hour. Harris takes a look at how blues music seems to help people relieve stress and suf ... Blues BiologyInfluenced by the power of music, blues musician Corey Harris entertains and educates at UVA’s Medical Center Hour. Harris takes a look at how blues music seems to help people relieve stress and suf ... Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American HeroKate Clifford Larson looks at Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad ... Breast Cancer Screening: Prevention is More Complicated Than We ThoughtSuzanne Fletcher, M.D., discusses the complications surrounding breast cancer screening, including how risk is defined, screening techniques and the social context of breast cancer. ... Can Dietary Change Prevent Colorectal Cancer - Or Not? ... Can Today's CIA Conduct Tomorrow's EspionageHoward Hart was an officer in the CIA's Directorate of Operations, the Agency's clandestine service, for over 25 years. In 'Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, From ... Challenges to Capitalism: The Role of GovernmentAlice Rivlin is the Henry J. Cohen Professor of Urban Management and Policy at New School University and is a senior fellow in the Economic Studies program at the Brookings Institution. Rivlin, vice c ... Children and Grief: Coping, Creating, and Being Comforted ... Children of WarA one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear two UVA students tell their personal accounts of growing up in a country torn apart by war. These are the stories that politicians don't want you to hear: the innoc ... Children of War, TwoUniversity of Virginia students from war-torn countries share personal experiences about growing up where war atrocities are part of everyday life. ... Children Who Claim to Remember Previous LivesDr. Ian Stevenson presents a talk on the instances of possible reincarnation and the common signs demonstrated by children who remember past lives. ... Children's Rights: The Need to Establish Safe Havens for Children of WarHelped forge a "peoples' power" movement in Northern Ireland. ... Class, Race, Politics and the Future of the Labor MovementPresident & CEO of the TransAfrica Forum, Bill Fletcher explores class, race, politics and the future of the Labor Movement. ... Composing Community in a Diverse, Changing World ... Consequences of the Human Genome Project for Medicine and Society ... Conversations With Fidel: Marking the 40th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis in HavanaTimothy Naftali shares details and overall impressions about his experience as a participant in the conference commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis in Havana. Naftali provide ... Davis v. Prince Edward County, Farmville, VirginiaJohn Stokes was one of the organizers of the 1951 high-school student walk-out in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Stokes and a group of schoolmates met in secret to plan the protest over the deplorabl ... Dead Man Walking - The JourneyNo Description Available ... Deadly Arsenals: How Did Things Get so BadAn up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of global proliferation dangers. ... Democracy and Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific RegionRecognized for his efforts to resolve the East Timor-Indonesian conflict. ... Democracy, War and the Responsibility of Intellectuals in a Bushwacked AmericaAmiri Baraka, best known for his award-winning play "Dutchman," which marked the emergence of his heightened sense of racial awareness, speaks about democracy and intellectual responsibility in Americ ... Difficult Dilemmas: Depression and Suicide Among University StudentsInez Okrent, the mother of a college student who committed suicide, shares her very emotional and personal story and speaks about the importance of bringing attention to depression in adolescents. Rus ... Diplomacy and the Resolution of Civil Wars in Africa: Liberia as a Case StudyLeonard Robinson discusses the history of conflict on the African continent and examines the overall effectiveness of diplomacy in resolving conflict. ... Diversity in Higher Education: Why it MattersWilliam E. Kirwan speaks at the Charting Diversity Conference. His speech is entitled Diversity in Higher Education: Why it Matters and he discusses the current attitudes towards diversity and affirma ... Diversity in Higher Education: Why it MattersWilliam E. Kirwan speaks at the Charting Diversity Conference. His speech is entitled Diversity in Higher Education: Why it Matters and he discusses the current attitudes towards diversity and affirma ... Diversity in the WorkplaceTed Childs, vice president for workplace diversity at IBM, is known as one of the most effective diversity executives in the country. Assistant to former NAACP Director Benjamin Hooks, and more recent ... Divided Minds: Twin Sisters' Journey Through SchizophreniaWhat is the experience of schizophrenia-- from the inside, as one with the disease, but also from the perspective of one who is close to the sufferer? Identical twins Pamela Spiro Wagner and Carolyn S ... Divided Minds: Twin Sisters' Journey Through SchizophreniaWhat is the experience of schizophrenia-- from the inside, as one with the disease, but also from the perspective of one who is close to the sufferer? Identical twins Pamela Spiro Wagner and Carolyn S ... Dying in the City of the Blues: Sickle Cell Disease and the Politics of Health Care in the SouthNo Description Available ... Dying in the City of the Blues: Sickle Cell Disease and the Politics of Health Care in the SouthNo Description Available ... ecoMODCreate well-designed and well-built homes that cost less to live in, minimize damage to the environment and appreciate in value - those are the goals of a new research and design/build project at the ... Energy Policy and PoliticsAn expert on utilities regulation, Holden is a former commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. He also served on the U.S. Department of ... Engineering Education in the 21st Centurydescription ... Escaping God's Closet: The Revelations of a Queer PriestBernard Duncan Mayes recounts how social and doctrinal oppression posed fundamental challenges to his own belief system in his book "Escaping God's Closet: The Revelations of a Queer Priest". He speak ... Ethics of Genetic TestingNo Description Available ... Ethics of Genetic TestingNo Description Available ... Evidence-Based Gun PolicyPhilip J. Cook, Ph.D., an economist, pits generalizations about gun-based violence and the effectiveness of gun policies against the facts. Employing data analyses, he examines three key gun-control p ... Explaining America: Ideas and Icons from Thomas Jefferson to Walt DisneyCynthia Schneider's talk focuses on America's contributions to the world relative to present perceptions of this country in the world. She takes a historical look stretching from Thomas Jefferson to W ... Explorations in Black Leadership: Anthony A. WilliamsNAACP Executive Chairman Julian Bond interviews Washington, D.C., Mayor Anthony A. Williams. Williams shares his views on a number of topics, including how Brown v. Board of Education has affected edu ... Explorations in Black Leadership: Armstrong WilliamsJulian Bond, national chairman of the NAACP and professor of history at the University of Virginia, and Armstrong Williams, talk show host, discuss issues of black leadership and the transformational ... Explorations in Black Leadership: Carol Moseley BraunPart of the Explorations in Black Leadership series, Julian Bond sits down with Carol Moseley Braun. ... Explorations in Black Leadership: William RaspberryJulian Bond, national chairman of the NAACP and professor of history at the University of Virginia, and William Raspberry, Op-Ed Columnist for The Washington Post, discuss issues of black leadership a ... Exploring Global FundamentalismJames D. Hunter examines several eastern and western world religions and provides an historical perspective on their fundamentalist beliefs. ... Eyewitness to PowerNo Description Available ... Fighting the War on Breast Cancer in the 20th Century: From the Radical Mastectomy to Genetic Testing ... Fighting World HungerUnited Nations Global Ambassador on World Hunger, George McGovern, who represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from 1963 to 1981, addresses the UVA community in a forum on “Fighting Wor ... Fighting World HungerUnited Nations Global Ambassador on World Hunger, George McGovern, who represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from 1963 to 1981, addresses the UVA community in a forum on “Fighting Wor ... Flat Broke with Children: Women in the Age of Welfare ReformSharon Hays explores the impact welfare reform has had on motherhood, marriage, and work in women's lives. She tells stories of extreme poverty, broken families, sexual abuse, homelessness, and the le ... Foreign Policy for a Global AgeSamuel R. Berger's speech is titled Foreign Policy for a Global Age. ... Freedom, Fame and Happiness (Students)The University has created three new video spots that will air during televised football and basketball games during the fall and winter 2007 season. This TV spot shows our faculty members and student ... From the Explorations in Black Leadership seriesEarl G. Graves speech is titled the "Explorations in Black Leadership" series ... Future Plagues: Evaluating and Responding to Natural and Man-Made EpidemicsHow should we approach the prospect of widespread communicable disease with substantial social, political and economic consequences? This speech by Paul Ewald, Ph.D. brings an evolutionary perspective ... Future Plagues: Evaluating and Responding to Natural and Man-Made EpidemicsHow should we approach the prospect of widespread communicable disease with substantial social, political and economic consequences? This speech by Paul Ewald, Ph.D. brings an evolutionary perspective ... General George Washington: A Military LifeAn expert in military history, Edward Lengel demonstrates that the “secret” to Washington’s excellence, which lay in his completeness, in how he united the military, political, and personal skil ... General George Washington: A Military LifeAn expert in military history, Edward Lengel demonstrates that the “secret” to Washington’s excellence, which lay in his completeness, in how he united the military, political, and personal skil ... Germs: Biological Weapons and Americas Secret War ... Germs: Biological Weapons and Americas Secret War ... Harry Truman and Civil Rights: Moral Courage and Political RisksMichael R. Gardner discusses his book, 'Harry Truman and Civil Rights: Moral Courage and Political Risks.' Gardner characterizes Truman's evolution from a man who grew up in a racist household into a ... Healthy Cities, Healthy Lives: The Built Environment and Public HealthEnvironmental planning scholar Tim Beatley explores ways in which community planning and design influence public health, and presents ideas and strategies for paying attention to and positively promot ... HIV/AIDS: Discrimination, Stigma and Shame ... Homeless and Poor in America: Implications for Health and Health CareOne in four Americans live in poverty and 2.5-3.3 million Americans spend the night in a homeless shelter every year. Dr. Kim Hopper and author Barbara Ehrenreich discuss the effects of homelessness o ... Homeless and Poor in America: Implications for Health and Health CareOne in four Americans live in poverty and 2.5-3.3 million Americans spend the night in a homeless shelter every year. Dr. Kim Hopper and author Barbara Ehrenreich discuss the effects of homelessness o ... How Political Correctness is Corrupting MedicineDr. Satel discusses how political correctness in the field of medicine today is preventing patients from receiving adequate medical care. ... How Political Correctness is Corrupting MedicineDr. Satel discusses how political correctness in the field of medicine today is preventing patients from receiving adequate medical care. ... How Secure is the Homeland?William Pope, who most recently served as acting coordinator for counterterrorism reporting directly to the secretary and deputy secretary of state, has been posted to such locations as Rome, The Hagu ... How Secure is the Homeland?William Pope, who most recently served as acting coordinator for counterterrorism reporting directly to the secretary and deputy secretary of state, has been posted to such locations as Rome, The Hagu ... How the Earthquake Bird Got its Name and Other Tales of an Unbalanced NatureH. H. ('Hank') Shugart, Jr., Ph.D. presents examples of animal parables with Kiplingesque titles, such as 'How the Earthquake Bird got its Name' or the 'The Wolf that was Woman's Best Friend'. As a sy ... How the Earthquake Bird Got its Name and Other Tales of an Unbalanced NatureH. H. ('Hank') Shugart, Jr., Ph.D. presents examples of animal parables with Kiplingesque titles, such as 'How the Earthquake Bird got its Name' or the 'The Wolf that was Woman's Best Friend'. As a sy ... Human Experimentation: From Tuskegee 1932 to TodayMary Starke Harper is the last surviving member of the health care team that conducted the famous Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Starting as a student nurse at the Tuskegee Institute, her experiences inspir ... Human Experimentation: From Tuskegee 1932 to TodayMary Starke Harper is the last surviving member of the health care team that conducted the famous Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Starting as a student nurse at the Tuskegee Institute, her experiences inspir ... Hunger in Our WorldRenowned for his work in global health initiatives from Haiti to Africa, Dr. Paul Farmer, a founding director of Partners In Health, told a University of Virginia audience that the passion many have f ... Imagining Unity: Muslim Cultural Diversity in North AmericaIn America's religiously and culturally diverse society, Muslims are newcomers and least known, but that has changed since September 11. This program explores the cultural diversity of Muslims in Nort ... Impact of Brown v. Board of Education Symposium Keynote AddressMr. Greenberg discusses the case and circumstances that lead up to the Brown case. He shares his experience as a young attorney working with the NAACP legal defense fund. Greenberg also reflects on th ... In Search of Safer Cars/The Threat of CholeraAuto safety researchers study the injuries of crash test dummies to determine what automobile designs are safest for human beings. "Gateways" visits the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Rucke ... In Search of Safer Cars/The Threat of CholeraAuto safety researchers study the injuries of crash test dummies to determine what automobile designs are safest for human beings. "Gateways" visits the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Rucke ... In the Presence of Mine EnemiesAyers talks about his latest award winning book, "In the Presence of Mine Enemies." The story of two towns, one in Pennsylvania and the other in Virginia, at opposite ends of the Shenandoah Valley, an ... International Code of Conduct for Arms TransfersAn architect of Central American peace initiatives and promoter of arms control. ... International Organization in the International Campaign to Ban LandminesGrassroots campaign to ban landmines raised awareness worldwide. ... Internet Public Policy: Finally Getting Beyond the Metaphors ... Internet Public Policy: Finally Getting Beyond the Metaphors ... Is There a Pink Slip in Your Genes: Genetic Discrimination in the WorkplaceMiller discusses how scientific advances in genetics may have an impact on employment discrimination and how laws must be enforced in order to protect employees rights and privacy. ... Is There an Ethicist in the House? On the Cutting Edge of BioethicsIn a crisis, it's not unusual to hear the panicked cry: 'Is there a doctor in the house?' Much less likely is an anguished: 'Is there a philosopher in the house?' But Jonathan D. Moreno, a distinguish ... Is There an Ethicist in the House? On the Cutting Edge of BioethicsIn a crisis, it's not unusual to hear the panicked cry: 'Is there a doctor in the house?' Much less likely is an anguished: 'Is there a philosopher in the house?' But Jonathan D. Moreno, a distinguish ... Israel and Palestine: The Continuing CrisisHelena Cobban is a global affairs columnist for the Christian Science Monitor and the author of five books related to global affairs. Cobban has traveled extensively in the Middle East and shares her ... Issues of Race at Predominantly White InstitutionsWilliam B. Harvey presents his first public address since becoming the University of Virginia’s new vice president and chief officer for diversity and equity in November 2005. His talk offers a retr ... Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady of the New FrontierBarbara A. Perry is the Carter Glass Professor of Government and founding executive director of the Center for Civic Renewal and the Virginia Law-Related Education Center at Sweet Briar College. Perry ... Jefferson's Children in Black and WhiteShannon Lanier, a ninth-generation descendent of Thomas Jefferson, and Jane Feldman talk about the lineage created from Jefferson's relationship with slave Sally Hemmings. ... Kennedy, Johnson and Quest for JusticeRosenberg shares some of the transcriptions and audio clips of secret recordings in both the Kennedy and Johnson White House, and gives vivid account of how both leaders grappled with the moral dilemm ... Keynote Address "Re-Imagining Ireland" ConferenceIrish President Mary McAleese explores the relation between global economics and traditional culture in her country. She speaks about Irish people today, the nation's economy, culture, political ident ... Keynote Speaker: Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration, UVAFormer Black Panther Party Leader, Elaine Brown, gives the Keynote Address at the University of Virginia's 2005 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. ... Kids and Teachers: What Makes for Success in SchoolInterest in education is at an unprecedented high in the United States. At the Federal and state levels, legislative mandates concerning high-quality teachers and student performance benchmarks are dr ... L'Enfant's LegacyMany American democratic ideals are embodied in the public spaces of its cities, especially in Washington, D.C. In this speech entitled L'Enfant's Legacy, architect and scholar Michael Bednar explores ... Leadership Challenges in Civil Rights LawSenator Henry L. Marsh III, a leading civil rights activist, speaks about his experience in the aftermath of the civil rights movement. Marsh was interviewed by NAACP chairman and University history l ... Leadership in Journalism: An Historical Perspective ... Leadership in Journalism: An Historical Perspective ... Legacies for Successor Generations: Thomas Jefferson and Ralph BuncheIn this speech, Badi Foster speaks about the legacy of Ralph Bunche and Thomas Jefferson. Badi Foster has been instrumental in a new program partnering with colleges and universities to establish stud ... Letter Perfect: The Marvelous History of Our Alphabet From A to ZDavid Sacks discusses his new book about the evolution of the alphabet. UVA NewsMakers web site ... Living a Life of ChallengeElaine Jones describes her life as one that "celebrates the struggle" for civil rights for all Americans without regard to race, gender, age or ethnicity. She mentions the Legal Defense and Educationa ... Love and Hate in JamestownDavid Price shows in his book 'Love and Hate in Jamestown: John Smith, Pocahontas, and the Heart of a New Nation', the rawest of emotions laying at the center of the encounter between the English and ... Love and Hate in JamestownDavid Price shows in his book 'Love and Hate in Jamestown: John Smith, Pocahontas, and the Heart of a New Nation', the rawest of emotions laying at the center of the encounter between the English and ... Making History: A View From Inside the White HouseJames A. Baker III's speech entitled Making History: A View From Inside the White House is about experiences as White House chief of staff for two presidents. ... Mentoring and Generation X: Women in the WorkplaceGretchen Tibbits talks about the challenges women are facing in the workplace today and whether or not the glass ceiling still exists. ... Mentoring and Generation X: Women in the WorkplaceGretchen Tibbits talks about the challenges women are facing in the workplace today and whether or not the glass ceiling still exists. ... Native America in the 21st Century: Out of the Mists and Beyond MythNo Description Available ... Native American Nation Building: Empowerment and Asset Development in Poor Communities ... Never Ask PermissionAuthor Mary Buford Hitz talks about her mother, southern dame Elisabeth Scott Bocock, in a new book 'Never Ask Permission.' Bocock revitalized Richmond, Virginia by 'never asking permission' when it c ... Never Ask PermissionAuthor Mary Buford Hitz talks about her mother, southern dame Elisabeth Scott Bocock, in a new book 'Never Ask Permission.' Bocock revitalized Richmond, Virginia by 'never asking permission' when it c ... No Fault PoliticsNo Description Available ... No Heart of Darkness: Uganda and Response to AIDSThis program raises questions about the AIDS crisis in Africa and examines Uganda's response to the global medical, social and political epidemic. ... Not Your Father's WarAuthor Emily Yellin discusses her new book, 'Our Mother's War,' which uncovers some of the many ways women served their country during World War II. ... Not Your Father's WarAuthor Emily Yellin discusses her new book, 'Our Mother's War,' which uncovers some of the many ways women served their country during World War II. ... Okra Leaves: Looking at the Future Through the PastPoet Nikki Giovanni talks about the journey of African Americans and recites some of her poetry ... On the Nature and Conduct of Technical Research ... Our Guerrillas, Our Sidewalks: A Journey Into the Violence of ColombiaHerbert "Tico" Braun relates the story of his brother-in-law, an American businessman, who was kidnapped while on a business trip to Colombia. He discusses how it affected family members and friends i ... Our Last Best Shot: Guiding Our Children Through Early AdolescenceNo Description Available ... Overtime: The Election 2000 ThrillerLarry Sabato talks about the election of 2000 and looks forward to the 2004 election. Using the historical indicators of war, peace, the economy and scandal, he predicts what he believes is likely to ... Patients as TeachersDr. John Stone shares poems and stories to help illustrate his belief that some of the most important things he has learned about life he learned from listening to his patients. For more information a ... Physician Emotional Reaction to Patient Death: Impact on Patient CareNo Description Available ... Poland - Past, Present, and FutureNo Description Available ... Prepared Pregnancy Loss - A Call for New Standard of CareAnthropologist Linda Layne gives a personal account of her experiences with seven miscarriages and offers solutions on how healthcare professionals can educate women on the possibility of a miscarriag ... Preparing America's FutureHenry L. Johnson became assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education for the U.S. Department of Education in 2005. He directs, coordinates and recommends policy for programs including “ ... Press Coverage of the 2000 Presidential ElectionNo Description Available ... Press Coverage of the 2000 Presidential ElectionNo Description Available ... Prospects for Free TradeFormer U.S. Ambassador to Chile John O'Leary discusses U.S. free trade agreements. He focuses on how the agreement with Chile, which he helped negotiate, came to be. ... Public Bioethics: The Case of Stem-Cell Research ... Public Bioethics: The Case of Stem-Cell Research ... Public Service LawElaine R. Jones' speech titled Public Service Law discusses the interconnectedness of the issues of civil and human rights and how we make a mistake when we think we are not a part of the fabric of la ... Public Service, the Constitution, and the Rule of LawSen. Ted Kennedy delivers the keynote address at the 2006 Conference on Public Service & the Law at the University of Virginia Law School. Founded by law students seven years ago, the conference bring ... Race and Privilege, and Consequences for HealthWilkins provides an historical perspective on the cultural and political conditions that created America's current racial climate and disparities evident in the minorities today. Marshall and Oliver d ... Race MattersNo Description Available ... Race, Gender and the New Political LandscapeMary Frances Berry presents the keynote address on race, gender and political progress in this country as part of Black History Month events at U.Va. In her talk, Berry cites examples of successful Af ... Rape and ProsecutionEx-Chief Prosecutor of the Sex Crimes Unit of the New York District Attorney's Office, Linda Fairstein discusses effective prosecution approaches in cases of rape, especially acquaintance sexual assau ... Reconciliation in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Experiences of the Truth CommissionWorked for reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa as head of the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. ... Reflections of a Parent - A personal perspective about the dangers of alcohol abuseVivian Baltz, mother of a former UVA student, tells the story of her daughter’s untimely death after drinking too much alcohol at a college party. She discusses what parents need to be aware of when ... Reinvigorating the Struggle: A Clinical and Social Justice Perspective on International HealthPaul Farmer challenges us to think of human rights in the context of global public health and to consider the critical issues of quality and access for the world's poor. ... Religion and Resistance Politics in South AfricaLyn Graybill is the author of "Religion and Resistance Politics in South Africa" and "Truth and Reconciliation in South Africa: Miracle or Model?" ... Religion, Justice and ViolenceRene Girard discusses religion and human conflict and explores archaic religion, Christianity and the theory of evolution. ... Reorganizing Homeland Security: A Historical PerpectiveBrian Balogh presents examples from U.S. history when a president, usually in a time of crisis, has undertaken the task of reorganizing a part of the federal government. Balogh uses these examples to ... Report From the Ukraine: Was the Presidential Election Fair?James M. Heilman, veteran international elections observer, has consulted on many political contests around the world including Serbia and Afghanistan. Mr. Heilman speaks about his involvement in the ... Science and Society: The Role of the Research UniversityNobel Laureate David Baltimore talks about the research university's role in today's society. ... Science and Society: The Role of the Research UniversityNobel Laureate David Baltimore talks about the research university's role in today's society. ... Sex and the ProfessorsAnn Lane explores the issue of sexual relationships between professors and students. Lane is currently working on a book tentatively titled, "Consensual Sexual Relations in the Academy: Gender, Power ... Shaping the Entering Class: Determining Merit for AdmissionNo Description Available ... Shaping the Entering Class: Determining Merit for AdmissionNo Description Available ... Shifting Paradigms, Changing Perceptions and New PerspectivesIn this discussion on the changing face and ethnic background of America, Rev. Floyd H. Flake, Ph.D., asks the question, "What will our society look like at the end of this decade?" ... Social Security and Medicare in the New Era of Budget DeficitsErik Patashnik takes a look at current funding for social security and medicare and discusses how current government spending and budget deficits will affect these programs. ... Soldiers to Citizens: The G.I. Bill and the Making of the Greatest GenerationPolitical Science Professor Suzanne Mettler explores how the GI Bill elevated civic and political involvement among its beneficiaries, especially men of the World War II generation, across lines of cl ... Song and Dance: PoemsRanging through memories old and recent, factual and imagined, Alan Shapiro celebrates his brother David, a Broadway actor diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer just three years after their sister's ... Song and Dance: PoemsRanging through memories old and recent, factual and imagined, Alan Shapiro celebrates his brother David, a Broadway actor diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer just three years after their sister's ... Space Travel - A Dream Come TrueCitizen space explorer Gregory H. Olsen discusses his recent 10-day mission to the International Space Station. A graduate of UVA's School of Engineering, Mr. Olsen had the chance to travel more than ... Statehouse & Greenhouse: Emerging Politics of US Climate Change PolicyJust as Thomas P. 'Tip' O'Neill famously said that 'All politics is local,' Barry G. Rabe argues that while many environmental problems are multijurisdictional in their origin and impact, their soluti ... Student Threats of ViolenceUVA NewsMakers is a speakers series that provides an opportunity for a wider audience to hear notable speakers and scholars who are either University of Virginia faculty or visiting The University. Th ... Success is a Journey, Life is a ChoiceIn Robert A. Bland's speech, entitled Success is a Journey, Life is a Choice he shares some stories of what it was like when he first enrolled at the University of Virginia. ... Taking Sex Differences SeriouslyWhatever we might like to believe, as Dr. Steven Rhoads shows, sex distinctions remain a deeply rooted part of human nature. In "Taking Sex Differences Seriously", Rhoads assembles a wealth of scienti ... Taking Sex Differences SeriouslyWhatever we might like to believe, as Dr. Steven Rhoads shows, sex distinctions remain a deeply rooted part of human nature. In "Taking Sex Differences Seriously", Rhoads assembles a wealth of scienti ... Taking Stock in the Middle East: Six Months After the Fall of BaghdadWilliam Quandt addresses the situation in Iraq by speaking to five questions: Is the world a safer place? Has global leadership been enhanced? Is there more stability, security, and economic well-bein ... Teacher: The One Who Made a Difference'Mark Edmundson's “Teacher” is a memoir of a high school teacher who believed in reading books and asking questions. Edmundson recounted this teacher, called Lears in the book, was not only a majo ... Teacher: The One Who Made a Difference'Mark Edmundson's “Teacher” is a memoir of a high school teacher who believed in reading books and asking questions. Edmundson recounted this teacher, called Lears in the book, was not only a majo ... Teachers and Politics: A Strategy for Modern EducationMary Futrell speaks at "Explorations in Black Leadership," forum on leadership challenges in civil rights with Julian Bond. ... Teachers and Politics: A Strategy for Modern EducationMary Futrell speaks at "Explorations in Black Leadership," forum on leadership challenges in civil rights with Julian Bond. ... Technology in the ClassroomThis program was designed to highlight some of the better uses of technology in education found in Virginia as well as to instruct viewers in the latest technology developments. ... Technology in the ClassroomThis program was designed to highlight some of the better uses of technology in education found in Virginia as well as to instruct viewers in the latest technology developments. ... The Black-White Test Score Gap: What We Know and What We Can DoThe most important factor in improving the academic success of African-American youth is consistent, high-quality teaching, according to Jacqueline Jordan Irvine, an Emory University professor who gav ... The Changing Face of the Supreme CourtIt's been 30 years since the end of Chief Justice Earl Warren's "activist" Supreme Court. How far has the current Rehnquist Court departed from that legacy and what changes are yet to occur? ... The Clinton Legacy: Reality and Illusions ... The Crisis in the Roman Catholic ChurchGustav Niebuhr was formerly a national columnist, writing for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The grandson of the late Yale theol ... The Economist as Sleuth and the Economist as NovelistThe mystery novel was invented at the University of Virginia by one of the UVa's most famous former students, Edgar Allen Poe. Kenneth G. Elzinga, a professor of economics at the University, has conti ... The Encyclopedia of Eleanor Roosevelt ... The Fate of the ArtsFormer NEA Chair, Bill Ivey, discusses the state of the arts and the effects of factors such as public policy and technology. ... The Healing Power of Mindfulness: Living Your Life as if it Really Matters ... The History of the Executive Order ... The Illimitable FreedomThe University has created three new video spots that will air during televised football and basketball games during the fall and winter 2007 season. This TV spots shows our faculty members and studen ... The Imperial Mantle: The United States, Decolonization, and the Third World ... The Internet Tidal WaveNo Description Available ... The Internet Tidal WaveNo Description Available ... The Intersection of Science and History: DNA and the Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings StoryNo Description Available ... The Intersection of Science and History: DNA and the Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings StoryNo Description Available ... The Korean Peninsula: Where Do We Go From Here?Don Oberdorfer takes a look at current US policy toward Korea and examines how the current global climate will affect future policy toward the peninsula. ... The Legacy of Nancy CruzanFollowing a 1983 car accident, Nancy Cruzan was left in a persistent vegetative state. Her family fought for years to have Nancy's feeding tube removed. Lawyer for the Cruzan family, Bill Colby, discu ... The Middle East in the 21st Century: Challenges of Peace and GlobalizationHis Excellency Nabil Fahmy's speech is titled The Middle East in the 21st Century: Challenges of Peace and Globalization. ... The National Commission on Federal Election Reform Report ... The National Symposium on Character in PoliticsNo Description Available ... The Need for Compassion in Society: The Case of TibetSpiritual and political leader of Tibet and worldwide symbol of non-violent advocacy. ... The Next New Orleans?What does the future hold for New Orleans? Two UVA professors examine the past, and the outlook, of this historic city. Dell Upton, architectural historian, discusses earlier New Orleans floods, and t ... The Nitric Oxide Signaling PathwayFerid Murad, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology, discusses his research into nitric oxide, some of its many biological effects, and its application in drug development for numerous diseases. ... The Other Massive Resistance: School Prayer and the Conservative Revolution, 1962-1984 ... The Psychedelic 60s Literary Tradition and Social ChangeKen Kesey spoke in connection with University of Virginia's online exhibit, The Psychedelic 60s: Literary Tradition and Social Change. ... The Psychedelic 60s Literary Tradition and Social ChangeKen Kesey spoke in connection with University of Virginia's online exhibit, The Psychedelic 60s: Literary Tradition and Social Change. ... The Road From 9-11 - Part 2Part II of a discussion of the 9-11 Commission Report by Executive Director Philip Zelikow. ... The Road to 9-11 - Part 1Executive Director of the 9-11 Commission, Philip Zelikow, discusses key findings of the commission's investigation into terrorist attacks upon the United States in 2001. ... The Role of Indigenous People in a Democratic GuatemalaA leading advocate of indigenous peoples' rights and ethnic reconciliation ... The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School DropoutsAlong with Karen Burke Morison and John J. DiIulio Jr., John M. Bridgeland studied the 3.5 million Americans between the ages of 16 and 25 who have dropped out of school without a high school diploma. ... The Sojourn of the Inner City ChildDr. Hallam Hurt discusses the neuro-developmental effects of prenatal exposure to cocaine in inner-city children. ... The U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and Its Impact on Asian Values and Democratic Principles1991 Nobel recipient Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma, whose work to restore democracy to her country, had someone participate on her behalf as she was unable to leave Burma. ... The U.S. and Nigeria: A Complex but Vital RelationshipHis Excellency, George A. Obiozor, Ambassador from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United States, presents the inaugural speech at UVA's Ambassador Lecture Series. He explores peacekeeping miss ... The U.S. and Nigeria: A Complex but Vital RelationshipHis Excellency, George A. Obiozor, Ambassador from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United States, presents the inaugural speech at UVA's Ambassador Lecture Series. He explores peacekeeping miss ... The Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation and the International Campaign to Ban LandminesPresident of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation who co-founded the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. ... The Watoto Village: Nairobi Street ChildrenWhat happens to homeless children in Kenya, with an estimated 60,000 of them in Nairobi alone? They rarely live past their mid-twenties, and survive by begging, stealing, pick pocketing, scavenging th ... Through the Kaleidoscope: Multiple Views in Fiction and PaintingHow is the work of a celebrated fiction writer incorporated into the art of her husband, America's leading muralist? Ann Beattie, author of seven novels, including 'The Doctor's House' (2002), is perh ... Tiki BarberThe University has created three new video spots that will air during televised football and basketball games during the fall and winter 2007 season. Here Tiki Barber, a UVa alum, tells why he loves U ... Tough Love: How Religion Enriches and Complicates American Public LifeThis program focuses on religion's impact on society. Does religion help us understand each other or is it the cause of wars? ... Trade and Economic Development: A Long-Term PerspectiveAs one of the country's most respected political economy and development scholars, Herman Schwartz discusses changes in the global economy in a language we can all understand. ... Transnational Terrorism: Can We Be Safe Again?Internationally-known national security and counter-terrorism expert Mansoor Ijaz shares his thoughts on the possibility of future terrorist acts and answers the question, "Can we be safe again?" ... Treatment & Interrogation of Prisoners of War and Security DetaineesDavid E. Graham, executive director of the U.S. Army JAG Legal Center and School talks about current issues surrounding the treatment of prisoners of war and security detainees. ... Understanding Heredity: Chance in the House of Fate ... Understanding Heredity: Chance in the House of Fate ... Understanding the Language of Silence/Hearing ResearchRecognizing deaf culture.
and
Advances in hearing research and how this research may affect the hearing and deaf communities. A cochlear implant recipient discusses how a tiny receiver surgically im ... Understanding the Language of Silence/Hearing ResearchRecognizing deaf culture.
and
Advances in hearing research and how this research may affect the hearing and deaf communities. A cochlear implant recipient discusses how a tiny receiver surgically im ... Understanding the Language of Silence/Hearing ResearchRecognizing deaf culture.
and
Advances in hearing research and how this research may affect the hearing and deaf communities. A cochlear implant recipient discusses how a tiny receiver surgically im ... UVa's 2005 Distinguished AlumnaDenise Geolot discusses her career, looking at federal programs that address the nursing shortage, and how U.Va. prepared her for taking on leadership roles. ... Vernon Jordan - Former Civil Rights LeaderFormer civil rights leader and advisor to President Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan and Annette Gordon-Reed discuss the book they co-authored, "Vernon Can Read!" ... Voices of the Poor: A Call to ActionNo Description Available ... War on Iraq: The Pros and ConsRelying on two very different interpretations of American interests in Iraq, Elizabeth Thompson and Adeed Dawisha discuss the pros and cons of war. Against the war, Thompson lays out the historical fr ... What We Did: Young Leadership in the 1960sA founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and considered to be a leader in the American civil rights movement, Julian Bond talks about the formative experiences of his ... What's the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of AmericaUniversity of Virginia alumnus Thomas Frank considers the strategy by which over the last 35 years the 'Republicans have transformed themselves from an aristocratic minority into the nation's dominant ... What's the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of AmericaUniversity of Virginia alumnus Thomas Frank considers the strategy by which over the last 35 years the 'Republicans have transformed themselves from an aristocratic minority into the nation's dominant ... When I go to UVA...The tenets of responsible computing at University of Virginia. Information about laws, policies, and good practices of computer usage in order to be responsible users of the Internet and the Universit ... When I go to UVA...The tenets of responsible computing at University of Virginia. Information about laws, policies, and good practices of computer usage in order to be responsible users of the Internet and the Universit ... When the Slaughter Ceases: Understanding and Assisting Traumatized Societies ... When the Slaughter Ceases: Understanding and Assisting Traumatized Societies ... Where Are We Now? Self-Assessment and Strategic ChangeEdgar F. Beckham speaks at the Charting Diversity Conference. To value campus diversity as an asset, and put it to use as an educational resource, you have to manage the discourse on diversity strateg ... Where Are We? Education and DesegregationJulius L. Chambers speaks at "Explorations in Black Leadership," forum on leadership challenges in civil rights. ... Where Are We? Education and DesegregationJulius L. Chambers speaks at "Explorations in Black Leadership," forum on leadership challenges in civil rights. ... Where Do We Go From Here?Rev. Benjamin L. Hooks, a friend and collegue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorates the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, and what impact his struggles have on society today. ... Who Owns Human Tissue?No Description Available ... Who Owns Human Tissue?No Description Available ... Who Owns Human Tissue?No Description Available ... Without - Writing Love, Death and GriefIn this heartfelt talk, Donald Hall talks about coping with the death of his wife and continuing his life without her. He reads excerpts from his book, "Without." ... Women 2000: Shapers of the WorldNo Description Available ... Women in the CIA: Problems and ProspectsKegley discusses the problems and the benefits associated with being a woman in the CIA. ... Writing Collaborative History: U.Va. and the Monacan Indian NationThe perception of archaeologists and Native Americans as adversaries in the writing of Indian history understandably captures much media attention. Our efforts over the past decade tell us that a coop ... Youth Leadership InitiativeBarbara Bush speaks at the Youth Leadership Initiative about our democracy and why it's so important for all to get involved and to pay attention and why she feels very strongly about this. ...
| |