October 2007

The Big Question

Help us talk about what matters.

What are the most important
issues of our time? Let us know!
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Letters et cetera
Readers respond to past issues of Arts & Sciences magazine.

Karen Ryan named interim dean for Arts & Sciences

Setting sail

Five-year master’s program created in public health

College Foundation welcomes new trustees

For her 27th birthday, Iris got a makeover

Annual Fund in action
Annual Fund helps support Off Grounds Gallery for student art shows.

Out in the field
From pollution to climate change, U.Va. research stations tackle some of the most urgent environmental problems today.

Going green
South Lawn to earn national green building designation.

New Cabell Hall gets a new lease on life

A beloved building
Alumni react to New Cabell Hall renovation.

Economics of change
Bob Witeck sees gay economic clout as a way of inspiring social and political change.

Serendipitous start
Shawn Grain Carter set out to become a journalist. Then fate intervened.

Closing a chapter
Ready to retire, Mallory Walker had one last piece of unfinished business — his U.Va. degree.

Last Look
History lesson