Lisa Kessler

Class of 2013: Undergraduate Interns Bring Diverse Perspectives to President’s Office

May 12th, 2013

Three sociology students selected to work in President Sullivan’s office spring semester brought unique backgrounds and interests to the internship.

U.Va. Students Developing New Model to Treat Cerebral Aneurysms

April 30th, 2013

Three undergraduates are researching new geometry for coil embolization, a method for treating cerebral aneurysms. The research is quite personal for one of the students.

What UVa. People Do When They Celebrate the Humanities

April 16th, 2013

Outdoor activities and balmy weather brought together participants from many departments on Grounds to celebrate Humanities Week.

ImagineUVA’s Open Forum Gets Students Involved in Strategic Planning

April 15th, 2013

Students offered opinions and suggestions to help shape the University’s future during ImagineUVA’s open forum Thursday night, part of a larger strategic planning process President Sullivan began this year.

Faculty Take On Big Questions Quickly and with Humor at ‘Look ‘Hoos Talking’ Event

April 1st, 2013

Six student-selected professors had their 12 minutes on stage Thursday night to explain some of life’s toughest questions as part of Student Council’s “Look ‘Hoos Talking” event.

Pavilion Seminars Maintain Jeffersonian Ideals Through Interdisciplinary Approach

March 27th, 2013

The College of Arts & Sciences’ Pavilion Seminars program offers intensive and innovative classes to upperclassmen according to Jefferson’s original vision.

University Recovering from Snowbound Shutdown

March 6th, 2013

Up to 11 inches of snow meant a one-day reprieve from mid-terms for students and a day off for most – but not all – employees.

Japan Outreach Coordinator Shares Her Culture and Adjusts to Life in America

March 5th, 2013

The Asia Institute’s Japan outreach coordinator, Haruko Yuda, looks back on her first seven months in America, which has included teaching in local schools and learning how to drive.

First Global Health Case Competition Brings Together Diverse Perspectives

February 26th, 2013

U.Va’s first annual Global Health Case Competition, hosted by the Center for Global Health, brought 93 students together to address a hypothetical global health concern and propose solutions.

Hoo’s Well@ Program Encourages U.Va Employees To Be Proactive About Health Care

February 5th, 2013

Hoo’s Well@, the wellness program offered through University Human Resources, keeps U.Va. health care costs down and promotes an active lifestyle among employees.

U.Va. Students Garner Attention in International Synthetic Biology Competition

December 17th, 2012

U.Va. students developed a new and unexpected method of detecting whooping cough, by repurposing a common pregnancy test. Their innovation has earned them lots of notice at University, regional and international competitions.

Flash Seminar Explores What It Means To Live The Good Life

December 5th, 2012

A Flash Seminar with President Sullivan and English professor Michael Suarez asks, “What is the Good Life?”

Curry School’s Common Reading of ‘Whistling Vivaldi’ Sparks Discussions on Diversity and Stereotype

November 2nd, 2012

The Curry School of Education's first-ever common reading, Claude M. Steele’s “Whistling Vivaldi,” encourages faculty, staff and students to discuss diversity and stereotype issues in academic institutions.

U.Va Students and Hollywood Artists Bring Creatures To Life

September 18th, 2012

This year, U.Va. students are building life-sized moving creatures with visiting artists from the Stan Winston School of Character Art, an online school founded in memory of a U.Va. alumnus and Hollywood special-effects master.

Conversation on Community of Trust Turns to Questions About Honor, U.Va’s Growth and Change

September 12th, 2012

President Teresa Sullivan and other University faculty and student leaders answered questions about U.Va.’s honor system and the direction of the honor code in the upcoming year during a conversation about the Community of Trust held Tuesday afternoon.

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