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Novelist John Grisham, Violinist Boyd Tinsley to Speak at U.Va.'s Finals...
Dan HeuchertMay 4, 2007 -- Best-selling novelist John Grisham and acclaimed violinist Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews Band will provide the oratorical highlights at the University of Virginia’s 178th...
View ArticleAuthor and Alumnus David Baldacci to Return as Valedictory Speaker
Dan HeuchertMarch 25, 2010 — David Baldacci, author of 19 political thrillers, including "Absolute Power,""The Whole Truth" and, next month, "Deliver Us From Evil," will give the valedictory address...
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America's Future Will Rely on Civil Disagreement, Baldacci Tells Graduates
Marian AnderfurenMay 22, 2010 — Disagreement. Some name-calling. A little derision. Such is democracy, novelist David Baldacci told University of Virginia graduates today at the traditional Class...
View ArticleSpecial Olympics President and COO J. Brady Lum to Speak at U.Va.'s 2011...
Marian AnderfurenFebruary 28, 2011 — Alumnus J. Brady Lum, president and chief operating officer of Special Olympics, will give the valedictory address to the University of Virginia graduating class...
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Special Olympics President Urges U.Va. Graduates to Say 'Yes'
U.Va. News Staff May 21, 2011 — "Say 'yes' to more in life" was the charge to the University of Virginia's Class of 2011 from J. Brady Lum, president and chief operating officer of Special Olympics...
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Journalist, Author and Cancer Advocate Katie Couric, '79 Alumna, Will Speak...
Marian AnderfurenDecember 6, 2011 — Award-winning journalist and TV personality, well-known cancer advocate and New York Times best-selling author Katie Couric, who graduated from the University of...
View ArticleU.Va. Prepares for 183rd Final Exercises, May 19 and 20
Marian AnderfurenMay 16, 2012 — When Edwin A. Alderman became the first president of the University of Virginia in 1904, he lamented the dearth of pomp and circumstance among graduating students and...
View ArticlePicnic to Serve Up Thank-You's at Carr's Hill
Anne E. BromleyMay 21, 2012 — A successful Finals Weekend would not be possible without the dozens and dozens of University of Virginia employees who help make the occasion memorable, so it's time for...
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Stephen Colbert Will Be 2013 Valediction Speaker
Stephen Colbert, the host, co-writer and executive producer of Comedy Central’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series “The Colbert Report,” will be the keynote speaker at the University of Virginia’s...
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Webb – Senator, Veteran, Writer and Filmmaker – To Be U.Va. Finals Speaker
Rebecca P. ArringtonJim Webb, a former U.S. Senator (D-Va.) and Secretary of the Navy, decorated Vietnam veteran and successful journalist, filmmaker and author, will deliver the commencement address...
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University of Virginia Ready for This Weekend’s 184th Final Exercises
McGregor McCanceFrom Colbert and Webb to the Amazing Grads, Complete Coverage of U.Va.’s Class of 2013 Teresa A. Sullivan will preside over her third Final Exercises as president of the University of...
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U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to Speak at U.Va. Final Exercises
Lorenzo PerezRay Mabus, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the commencement address at the University of Virginia’s 185th Final Exercises on May 18. The former governor of Mississippi and...
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Student Survey Shows Clear Choice: Keep Final Exercises on The Lawn
McGregor McCanceGiven three options for potential modifications to future Final Exercises, University of Virginia students left little doubt about where they stand on the issue – and where they’d like...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY: Peyton Manning, Ray Mabus to Speak at University of Virginia...
The University of Virginia’s Class Valedictory Exercises will be held May 17, and Final Exercises will be held May 18.Saturday’s ceremony begins at 11 a.m. The Academic Procession and Final Exercises...
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Darden Dean Robert Bruner to Address 2015 Graduates
Dan HeuchertThe University of Virginia will host two graduation ceremonies on Finals Weekend, to be held May 15-17. And that will mean two featured speakers.On Saturday, May 16, Virginia Gov. Terry...
View ArticleMedia Advisory: U.Va.’s Path-Breaking Apprenticeship Program To Graduate Six,...
AdvisoriesAnnouncementsCommunity NewsHuman ResourcesWorking @ UVAMatt KellyMatt KellyNews ArticleUniversity NewsMembers of the media are invited to attend the University of Virginia Facilities...
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Hoo’s Well Offers Cornucopia of Programs to Improve and Maintain a Healthy...
Human ResourcesWorking @ UVAAnne E. BromleyAnne E. BromleyNews ArticleUniversity NewsTaking care of yourself will not only improve your health, but could also reduce your health insurance costs, not to...
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HR Invites Employees to Participate in Social Media Project
Human ResourcesWorking @ UVAAlexandra RebhornAlexandra RebhornNews ArticleUniversity NewsUniversity of Virginia Human Resources is inviting staff members to “tell us what you do” by tweeting, posting...
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University Employees Will See Significant Changes to Health Plan This Year
Human ResourcesWorking @ UVAMcGregor McCanceNews ArticleUniversity NewsMajor changes are coming to the University of Virginia health plan.With U.Va. facing rising health care costs, spiking expenses of...
View ArticleU.Va. Facilities Management Human Resources & Training Earns Excellence Award
AccoladeHuman ResourcesMatt KellyMatt KellyNews ArticleUniversity NewsThe Human Resources & Training team at the University of Virginia’s Division of Facilities Management received a Human Resource...
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