Featured Events
Cybersecurity Awareness - A View of the Current Cyber Threat Landscape
Tuesday,
May 28, 2013 1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Where: Newcomb Commonwealth Room
Cost: Free
Description: The Information Security, Policy, & Records Office (ISPRO) invites you to hear Marc Gaudette, Director of IT Risk Management for Dominion, share his perspective on the current cyber threat landscape. This is the fourth event in a series to promote cybersecurity awareness year-round, not just during October when it’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Contact: Information Security, Policy, and Records Office (ISPRO) 434-924-9815
Where: Newcomb Commonwealth Room
Cost: Free
Description: The Information Security, Policy, & Records Office (ISPRO) invites you to hear Marc Gaudette, Director of IT Risk Management for Dominion, share his perspective on the current cyber threat landscape. This is the fourth event in a series to promote cybersecurity awareness year-round, not just during October when it’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Contact: Information Security, Policy, and Records Office (ISPRO) 434-924-9815
Memorial Day
Monday,
May 27, 2013 (all day)
Where: See description
Description: 2013 U.Va. Academic Division holiday
Contact: See description
Where: See description
Description: 2013 U.Va. Academic Division holiday
Contact: See description
Australian Aboriginal Art Tour
Saturday,
May 25, 2013 10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Where: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Cost: free
Description: A free guided tour of the current exhibitions at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa, the only museum of Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. No reservations are required; parking and admission are free.
Contact: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection 434-244-0234
Where: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Cost: free
Description: A free guided tour of the current exhibitions at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa, the only museum of Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. No reservations are required; parking and admission are free.
Contact: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection 434-244-0234
Full Moon Hike at the State Arboretum of Virginia
Friday,
May 24, 2013 7:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Where: Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620
Cost: $8 FOSA members, $10 nonmembers
Description: Explore the Arboretum under the full moon. Bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and join us as we explore the natural world at dusk and after dark. No dogs please.
Contact: Foundation of the State Arboretum 540-837-1758 x224
Where: Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620
Cost: $8 FOSA members, $10 nonmembers
Description: Explore the Arboretum under the full moon. Bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and join us as we explore the natural world at dusk and after dark. No dogs please.
Contact: Foundation of the State Arboretum 540-837-1758 x224
Environment and Development Conference
Monday,
May 20, 2013
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Tue
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May 21, 2013 (all day)
Where: Monroe Hall
Description: The Environment and Development Conference, sponsored by the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, the Darden School of Business, the Department of Economics, and the Center for International Studies, will explore the environment and development through multidisciplinary lenses. The keynote address, the annual Merrick Lecture, is open to the public, on Tuesday May 21, at 9am in the Garrett Great Hall, featuring Michael Greenstone (MIT), discussing "Environment and Resource Economics in the Developing World." Faculty from Princeton, Yale, University of Maryland, Harvard, MIT, the London School of Economics, Wellesley, Tufts, the University of Illinois, and Brown University will share their research on issues such as water quality, conservation, and regulation. Merrick Lecture in Garrett Hall; remaining talks in Monroe 130
Contact: Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy 434-982-6761
Where: Monroe Hall
Description: The Environment and Development Conference, sponsored by the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, the Darden School of Business, the Department of Economics, and the Center for International Studies, will explore the environment and development through multidisciplinary lenses. The keynote address, the annual Merrick Lecture, is open to the public, on Tuesday May 21, at 9am in the Garrett Great Hall, featuring Michael Greenstone (MIT), discussing "Environment and Resource Economics in the Developing World." Faculty from Princeton, Yale, University of Maryland, Harvard, MIT, the London School of Economics, Wellesley, Tufts, the University of Illinois, and Brown University will share their research on issues such as water quality, conservation, and regulation. Merrick Lecture in Garrett Hall; remaining talks in Monroe 130
Contact: Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy 434-982-6761
Final Exercises
Saturday,
May 18, 2013
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Sun
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May 19, 2013 (all day)
Where: Various
Description: The University of Virginia’s Office of Major Events is responsible for Final Exercises (commencement) and Fall Convocation. If you have questions that are not answered on this web site, please contact our office at (434) 982-3099
Contact: See Event Website
Where: Various
Description: The University of Virginia’s Office of Major Events is responsible for Final Exercises (commencement) and Fall Convocation. If you have questions that are not answered on this web site, please contact our office at (434) 982-3099
Contact: See Event Website
Australian Aboriginal Art Tour
Saturday,
May 18, 2013 10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Where: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Cost: free
Description: A free guided tour of the current exhibitions at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa, the only museum of Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. No reservations are required; parking and admission are free.
Contact: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection 434-244-0234
Where: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Cost: free
Description: A free guided tour of the current exhibitions at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa, the only museum of Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. No reservations are required; parking and admission are free.
Contact: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection 434-244-0234
Public Night at McCormick Observatory
Friday,
May 17, 2013 9:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Where: McCormick Observatory 600 McCormick Road, Charlottesville VA 22904
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Description: Leander McCormick Observatory is open on the first and third Friday night of each month (except holidays) for 2 hours. McCormick Observatory is located on the western edge of the UVa Grounds. Each public night includes observing with all of the telescopes (weather permitting), audio-visual presentations, museum exhibits, and tours of the Observatory.
Contact: Department of Astronomy 434-924-7494
Where: McCormick Observatory 600 McCormick Road, Charlottesville VA 22904
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Description: Leander McCormick Observatory is open on the first and third Friday night of each month (except holidays) for 2 hours. McCormick Observatory is located on the western edge of the UVa Grounds. Each public night includes observing with all of the telescopes (weather permitting), audio-visual presentations, museum exhibits, and tours of the Observatory.
Contact: Department of Astronomy 434-924-7494
The Evolution of Research Data: Strategies for Curation and Data Management
Thursday,
May 16, 2013 10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Where: Boar's Head Sports Club
Description: The University of Virginia Library, the Virginia Library Association’s College & Research Libraries and Elsevier are pleased to announce “The Evolution of Research Data: Strategies for Curation and Data Management”, an event to lead discussion on topics related to managing and curating research data. The event will be held at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia on Thursday, May 16th. The event will feature speakers addressing the different stages of the research data life cycle, with representatives from University of Virginia faculty, learned societies, research institutions, and publishers coming together to examine the implementation stages, available technologies and associated challenges and barriers for managing, preserving and accessing research data. Attendees will leave armed with valuable information to engage their respective organizational stakeholders to initiate and continue long-term research and data management efforts. Registration required.
Contact: Data Management Consulting
Where: Boar's Head Sports Club
Description: The University of Virginia Library, the Virginia Library Association’s College & Research Libraries and Elsevier are pleased to announce “The Evolution of Research Data: Strategies for Curation and Data Management”, an event to lead discussion on topics related to managing and curating research data. The event will be held at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia on Thursday, May 16th. The event will feature speakers addressing the different stages of the research data life cycle, with representatives from University of Virginia faculty, learned societies, research institutions, and publishers coming together to examine the implementation stages, available technologies and associated challenges and barriers for managing, preserving and accessing research data. Attendees will leave armed with valuable information to engage their respective organizational stakeholders to initiate and continue long-term research and data management efforts. Registration required.
Contact: Data Management Consulting
Myth, Magic, & Medicine in Blandy's Herb Garden
Thursday,
May 16, 2013 2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Where: Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620
Cost: $8 FOSA members, $10 nonmembers
Description: Learn about spiritual and medicinal uses of herbs in Blandy’s Herb Garden. We will walk out onto the grounds, so wear comfortable shoes.
Contact: Foundation of the State Arboretum 540-837-1758 x224
Where: Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620
Cost: $8 FOSA members, $10 nonmembers
Description: Learn about spiritual and medicinal uses of herbs in Blandy’s Herb Garden. We will walk out onto the grounds, so wear comfortable shoes.
Contact: Foundation of the State Arboretum 540-837-1758 x224
Sustainability Partners Meeting
Wednesday,
May 15, 2013 12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
Where: Newcomb Hall, room 481
Description: *Update on the Earth Week Community Briefing *Current status of recycling and trash bins on Grounds *Farewell to Laura Sprung Location to be determined.
Contact: Sustainability Partners
Where: Newcomb Hall, room 481
Description: *Update on the Earth Week Community Briefing *Current status of recycling and trash bins on Grounds *Farewell to Laura Sprung Location to be determined.
Contact: Sustainability Partners
Women's Tennis - NCAA Regionals
Sunday,
May 12, 2013 1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Garden Fair at the State Arboretum of Virginia
Saturday,
May 11, 2013 9:00 AM
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Mon
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May 13, 2013 9:00 AM
Where: Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620
Cost: $10 per car
Description: Get ready for Spring! The State Arboretum of Virginia will host its 24th annual Garden Fair celebration Mother’s Day weekend, May 11 & 12, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 both days. Garden Fair is presented by the Foundation of the State Arboretum and is underwritten by BB&T. Garden Fair is a huge plant and garden supply sale, and also features an entire weekend of free events, including guided tours, activities for the whole family (family events are 12-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday), food, and more. Admission is $10 per car; all activities and events are free. Last year, more than 80 Garden Fair vendors field the outdoor event, offering native plants, perennials, annuals, small trees, shrubs, bonsai, berry bushes, and more. In addition, Garden Fair vendors will offer botanical skin care products, handcrafted copper items, garden art, garden tools, trellises, pottery, gourmet food items, and more. Vendors from several states bring their products to Garden Fair. The State Arboretum of Virginia is on Route 50 in Clarke County, Virginia, about 10 miles east of Winchester and 20 minutes west of Middleburg, in the historic northern Shenandoah Valley. The 175-acre Arboretum is part of Blandy Experimental Farm, a research field station for the University of Virginia.
Contact: Foundation of the State Arboretum 540-837-1758 x224
Where: Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620
Cost: $10 per car
Description: Get ready for Spring! The State Arboretum of Virginia will host its 24th annual Garden Fair celebration Mother’s Day weekend, May 11 & 12, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 both days. Garden Fair is presented by the Foundation of the State Arboretum and is underwritten by BB&T. Garden Fair is a huge plant and garden supply sale, and also features an entire weekend of free events, including guided tours, activities for the whole family (family events are 12-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday), food, and more. Admission is $10 per car; all activities and events are free. Last year, more than 80 Garden Fair vendors field the outdoor event, offering native plants, perennials, annuals, small trees, shrubs, bonsai, berry bushes, and more. In addition, Garden Fair vendors will offer botanical skin care products, handcrafted copper items, garden art, garden tools, trellises, pottery, gourmet food items, and more. Vendors from several states bring their products to Garden Fair. The State Arboretum of Virginia is on Route 50 in Clarke County, Virginia, about 10 miles east of Winchester and 20 minutes west of Middleburg, in the historic northern Shenandoah Valley. The 175-acre Arboretum is part of Blandy Experimental Farm, a research field station for the University of Virginia.
Contact: Foundation of the State Arboretum 540-837-1758 x224
Australian Aboriginal Art Tour
Saturday,
May 11, 2013 10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Where: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Cost: free
Description: A free guided tour of the current exhibitions at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa, the only museum of Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. No reservations are required; parking and admission are free.
Contact: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection 434-244-0234
Where: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Cost: free
Description: A free guided tour of the current exhibitions at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVa, the only museum of Australian Aboriginal art in the United States. No reservations are required; parking and admission are free.
Contact: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection 434-244-0234
Women's Tennis - NCAA Regionals vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
Saturday,
May 11, 2013 12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Outdoor Track and Field - Virginia Challenge
Saturday,
May 11, 2013 2:00 PM
Where: Lannigan Field
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Where: Lannigan Field
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Men's Tennis - NCAA Regional
Saturday,
May 11, 2013 3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Baseball vs. Duke
Saturday,
May 11, 2013 4:00 PM
Where: Davenport Field
Description: Home Game
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Where: Davenport Field
Description: Home Game
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Men's Tennis - NCAA Regional vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
Friday,
May 10, 2013 1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Where: Sheridan Snyder Tennis Courts
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Outdoor Track and Field - Virginia Challenge
Friday,
May 10, 2013 2:00 PM
Where: Lannigan Field
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1
Where: Lannigan Field
Description: Home Event
Contact: Virginia Athletic Ticket Office 434-924-8821 or 800-542-UVa1