MEDIA ADVISORY


ALONE TOGETHER:  THE SOMETIMES LETHAL VAGARIES
OF COMMUNITY AND DIVERSITY

	In connection with the visit of noted French intellectual
Tzvetan Todorov at the University of Virginia, U.Va.'s division of
continuing education is holding an Oct. 13-14 seminar exploring the
dynamics of humans living together. 

	Faculty from numerous disciplines will describe human
interactions within the contexts of intellectual history, individual
and group psychology, cultural traditions and the law during a
series of lectures at sites in Newcomb and Peabody Halls.

	The faculty conversations, titled "Alone Together:  the
Sometimes Lethal Vagaries of Community and Diversity," are part of a
series begun three years ago by the continuing education division.  

	"The series attempts to broaden understanding of the social,
legal, religious and political threads of the cultural fabric in
which humans live," said Joyce Feucht-Haviar, associate dean for
academic affairs.  

	Because the event is designed for faculty, the talks are not
open to the public.  However, reporters are welcome to attend.

	A schedule is attached.  For more information, contact
Feucht-Haviar at (804) 982-5208.

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October 6, 1994