Hoos’ talents were on full display, from original song performances to uncanny imitations of U.S. presidents.
Teaser Text: As classes end and exams begin, President Jim Ryan thanks University of Virginia students, faculty and staff for rising to a difficult challenge and looks to the challenges ahead this fall.
The fifth episode of “Arts on the Hill” featured several musical performances, a live painting, Couric reading poetry and a poignant rendition of the “Good Old Song.”
“I’ve been trying to replace the sense of loss with a sense of gratitude.” Hear fourth-year students reflect on a semester cut short, as the coronavirus pandemic brought challenges far greater than any exam or course.
President Jim Ryan dedicated this week’s episode to all those working hard at UVA Health, calling them friends, colleagues and heroes.
“Double-Hoo” Mira Du Plessis is a first-year medical student and co-president of the UVA Blacksmithing Club. Here, she discusses the magic of working at the forge. “If I can think it, I can make it,” she says.
Enjoy poetry from former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, a special “Charlottesville” song from an alumnus Nathan Colberg, a joyful dance from the Hoo-Raas, another senatorial guest spot, and more.
The second episode of virtual “Arts on the Hill” features alumnus and NBC “The Voice” contestant Micah Iverson; Coach Tony Bennett reading a poem penned by his daughter, Anna; and a spicy harmonica solo by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.