The University of Virginia celebrated the Class of 2020 virtually on May 16 – during the class’s originally scheduled graduation weekend – while planning in-person Final Exercises for a later date.
Look back at the highs and lows, as the University of Virginia shifted from a fall and winter full of highlights to a spring like no other.
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.
“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.
“Quite simply, thank you. After this extraordinary week, never have I felt more fortunate to be part of this community.”
This year’s holiday video offers a full hour of cozy University of Virginia moments, with a roaring fire in the background. Put it on during your celebrations and enjoy guest appearances from some of the many Hoos making UVA special all year round.
Jack Bertram, who flew 36 combat missions in World War II, including two on D-Day, turned 99 on Veteran’s Day. He was honored Tuesday at a holiday reception for local veterans at the Rugby Road home of 鶹ƽ Dr. Gregory B. Saathoff.
UVA Provost Liz Magill introduced herself to the community at this year's Double Take event.
Read more about Double Take event: https://by.virginia.edu/2r9JXa9
Read more about Provost Elizabeth "Liz" Magill: https://by.virginia.edu/2O6XAQk