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The Power of Normal
U.Va. changing misperceptions, behavior with social norms campaign
All U.Va. students are heavy drinkers, right? That’s what many first years believe, but they’re wrong. The National Social Norms Institute at U.Va. leads a campaign that combines research and education to address such common misperceptions.
By Lee Graves

 

Deep Rooted
A look at the University's shady side
What makes U.Va. such a special setting? The bricks and columns are nice, to be sure. But the trees around Grounds also deserve their due for the life, color and character they bring to the University.
by Emma Rathbone

 

Elephant Talk
What the 2004 tsunami can tell us about animal communications
The Dec. 26, 2004, earthquake resulted in a human death toll of a quarter million people, but few animals perished. Drawing on his pioneering research about elephant behavior, Michael Garstang, an emeritus professor of environmental sciences at U.Va., is on the hunt to find out why.
by David A. Maurer

 

Tough Season, Tougher Guy
Ryan Zimmerman (Col '06) does the work it takes to keep playing
Fans don’t see the long hours of practice that go into being a Major League Baseball star, but attitude and discipline proved crucial for Zimmerman (Col ’06) in facing adversity with the Washington Nationals this season.
by Paul Woody

 

Picture This
The Virginia Magazine Photo Contest
The contest sought photographs that captured the spirit of the University. Pictures from alumni, faculty and students rolled in, and the judges have picked the best of the bunch.

 




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