U.Va.’s Office of State Governmental Relations will host a legislative forum tomorrow at noon in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom. The discussion will feature U.Va. President John T. Casteen III and local lawmakers, including Sen. Creigh Deeds, Sen. Emmett W. Hanger Jr., Del. Mitch Van Yahres, Del. Rob B. Bell III and Del. R. Steven Landes. They will share perspectives about the issues facing the 2005 General Assembly, especially those that impact higher education and the local community. Time will be reserved for audience questions. For details, call Justin Thompson at 924-3349.

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One doesn’t have to travel to Australia to view spectacular Aboriginal art. The largest collection of Aboriginal art in the world, outside of Australia, exists right here in Charlottesville. A strong presence in the U.Va. community, U.Va.’s Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection is also gaining national and international attention. Through paintings, artifacts and exhibits, the collection has sparked an interest in Aboriginal art and cultures among the American public. One such exhibit is “Shades of Black,” works by indigenous Australian photographer Wayne Quilliam, which is on display through Jan. 29. Full story.

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