"The University's Engaging the Mind series is an ideal way of reinforcing Thomas Jefferson's notion that there are 'no seniors in learning.'"

“Great idea! Keep it up!”

"I often forget knowledge is the best defense against FEAR. This was great! Thanks."

“Wonderful to hear some alternative information other than what we get in the mainstream media.”

"This lecture was outstanding! I appreciated the language being accessible (as I am not an expert)."

"Wonderful opportunity--thanks!"

"Superb! Witty & informative & the lecture zipped by!"

“I am grateful for this brief, evocative respite from an otherwise mundane life. Thank you!"

"Excellent presentation and speaker!"

"How wonderful to think that UVA is *still* teaching me! Let me know when I can attend more lectures in this area. I would have stayed for longer!"

“I liked the format and encouragement of audience participation. Enjoyed hearing other’s thoughts and reactions. Thanks!”

“Out here we tend to learn what we know about UVA from the newspaper accounts of students and sex and alcohol. Engaging the Mind gives us an entirely different view. I hope you get fulfillment from offering us an enlightening event. It is so refreshing, so welcome.”

"Excellent lecture. I very much enjoyed the format, topic and setting. I am delighted that this lecture series exists & I look forward to attending many others in the future."

“Extremely interesting. What a gifted speaker! His enthusiasm is very contagious."

"I’ve so enjoyed these events. Learning so much in an evening. Some that influence the way I see things."

“Quality speaker. Excellent presentation. Overall quality event.”