Founder's Day, University of Virginia

Public Talk: A Founder's Perspective: Today's U.Va. Through Jefferson's Eyes
U.Va. President Teresa Sullivan will provide a candid and thoughtful look at today's University through Jefferson's eyes.

This event is free and open to the public. A live stream of the president's speech will be available here.

Location: Harrison-Small Auditorium

Public Talk: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalist in Citizen Leadership
Wendy S. Kopp, founder of Teach For America and the current CEO and co-founder of Teach For All, an international network of organizations joined in a global movement to ensure educational excellence and equity.

This event is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register here for her address.

Location: Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

Public Talk: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalist in Law
Robert S. Mueller III, current director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will give a talk titled "The Way of Honor, the Light of Truth, and the Will to Work for Men: The UVa Legacy."

This event is free and open to the public.

Location: Caplin Pavilion, U.Va. School of Law

Monticello's Commemoration of Jefferson's 270th Birthday
Wendy S. Kopp, the recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership, will be the featured speaker.

This event is free and open to the public.

Location: West Lawn of Monticello

Founder's Day Tree Planting Ceremony
Honoree: John T. Casteen III, President Emeritus of the University of Virginia

This event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in the Culbreth Road Garage.

Location: The upper west terrace of Ruffin Hall (located near the entrance to the Fine Arts Cafe in Campbell Hall). To view a map, please click here. In the event of rain, the ceremony will move inside Ruffin Hall.

Presentation of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals (Invitation Only)

Public Talk: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalist in Architecture
Laurie D. Olin, a distinguished professor, author and renowned landscape architect whose designs include the Washington Monument Grounds in Washington, D.C. and Bryant Park in New York City.

This event is free and open to the public.

Location: Old Cabell Hall Auditorium