The University of Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena will host its first event tonight when Cirque du Soleil presents Delirium. As part of a limited 2006 North America tour, Delirium marks the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s history that lyrics have been created for the instrumental track and real words integrated in place of invented language. Parking at JPJ Arena or in the adjacent U-Hall lots requires a pass. For parking information, click here. Cirque du Soleil is the first of a projected 100 events planned for the 16,000-seat John Paul Jones Arena in its first year.

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The University of Virginia’s Department of Athletics has been certified by the NCAA as part of the national association’s second cycle of certification. The purpose of athletics certification is to ensure integrity in the institution’s athletic program and to assist institutions in improving their athletics departments. “With the “certification” classification, all constituencies can rest assured that we are operating our athletics programs in a manner that is consistent with the guiding principles of NCAA Division-I membership,” said Craig Littlepage (above), U.Va. director of athletics.

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