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Bernard Frischer  
IATH's New Reality: UCLA's Frischer Steps Into Directorship This Fall
 

SUCCEEDING JOHN UNSWORTH, the founding director of U.Va.'s acclaimed Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, is no easy task. But Bernard Frischer (left) brings solid credentials as he takes over this fall, including the leading of virtual recreations of the Roman Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Full story.

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My Favorite Course: POlitics Professor Lawriie Balfour

Lawrie Balfour, an assistant professor of politics, claims that she does not have a "favorite course" to teach. However, in the first of an occasional series of essays by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, she makes a pretty good case for her 400-level "Feminist Political Theory" course. Located just a little outside her scope of formal expertise, she relishes the chance to pursue ideas that are exciting and fresh with eager students. Full story.

Arts & Sciences
   
David C. Walentas
 
DUMBO Land is Fertile Ground for Double 'Hoo

David C. Walentas, a two-time U.Va. graduate (Engineering '61, Darden '64) made his fortune Down Under —Not in Australia, but in what he calls the DUMBO section of Manhattan, short for "Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass." After years of perserverance, the land has become fertile ground for Walentas, owner and president of Two Trees Management Company. Full story.

Darden
 
 
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT:
• Correction/Alumni News — May 18, 2004
• Correction/AP — May 14, 2004
• CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORRECTIONS
 
ALSO IN THE NEWS TODAY:
• BOV Coverage: Diversity Commission’s Plan; Faculty Hiring; $3 Billion Campaign Announced
• BOV Backs Salary Supplements for Faculty, Staff
 
Web Calendar   Watercolors by Gloria Taylor
On exhibit through Aug. 27, U.Va. Hospital main lobby • Sponsored by Facilities Services.
 
     
 

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Zimmerman Posts Record-Setting Performance for Team USA
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Former Virginia Rower Invited to World Championships
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Moses Misses Out on Olympic Berth
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