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Class of 1974: A Long and Winding Road6/6/09 - What interesting stops has the Class of 1974 made along the Beatles’ “long and winding road”? How did the University experiences affect that road trip? A group of classmates share their answers to those questions in a panel discussion
moderated by Wyatt Andrews of CBS News. Participants include: Barbara Savage, University of Pennsylvania professor of African-American History; Wee Yee, International Equity Crude Sales Manager, ExxonMobil Sales & Supply LLC; Constance Clark Laudenschlager, international finance; Fenton Priest, rear admiral, supply corps, U.S. Navy (Reserve Component), retired; and Deborah Denno, professor, Fordham Law School. |
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Looking Ahead: What’s Next at U.Va.6/6/09 - This is a recording from Reunions Weekend 2009 at the University of Virginia, made possible by the University's Office of Engagement. On June 6, 2009, top officials at the University discusses some of the critical issues facing the University’s academic and student life, and talked about some of UVA's plans for the future. The panel consists of: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Leonard Sandridge; Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Arthur T. Garson; and Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer Pat Lampkin. The panel is moderated by Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs Carol Wood.
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Class of 1979 Class Conversation6/6/09 - Several members of the class were part of a conversation about where they've been since 1979, how U.Va. has influenced them, what has really mattered in their lives, and where they might be headed. The panel was moderated by Jim Durrett, executive director of the Livable Communities Coalition, a non-profit based in Atlanta. Joining Jim on the panel was Bobby Stokes, a physician now living and practicing in Charlottesville; Scott Stephenson, chief operating officer of Verisk Analytics, a global leader in risk analytics, based in Jersey City, N.J.; Brian Prindle, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral who is based at the Pentagon; Cleo Powell, judge with the Court of Appeals of Virginia in Richmond, and Katie Couric, CBS Evening News Anchor in New York. |
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Class of 1984: Follow Your Passion—What’s Next?6/6/09 - The Class of 1984 has had some remarkable personal stories. This interactive panel discussion features a discussion of how they have followed their passions and how they are staking out their futures. Where will their passion and plans take them next? The session is moderated by Clarke Murphy. |
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Class of 1999: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?6/6/09 - Ten years is long enough for the Class of 1999 to have been able to take
their first shot at what they want to be when they grow up. Some
of them have started to fulfill their initial dreams, while others have
exchanged them for new ones. This panel discussion shares stories about their
respective forays into the real world. The panel moderator is Leah Friedman (Col ’99). |
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Cavalier Careers: Managing Career Change6/6/09 - ost people will go through several career changes and numerous jobs during the course of their careers. Because people do not typically relish change, this program is designed to help make career transitions as painless as possible. This session was facilitated by Carter Hopkins, director, Alumni Career Services. |
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Cavalier Career Paths: Strategies for Women’s Career Success6/6/09 - Bouncing back from challenging situations is a key characteristic common among successful women leaders who have broken through the glass ceiling. Panelists discuss how certain characteristics, such as resilience and persistence, have played an important role in the pursuit of excellence in careers in business and other fields. Can these qualities be developed? How have relationships aided in this process? Our panelists share stories about their careers and offer tips on how to stay focused on the positive. The moderator is Karen J. Jansen, Assistant Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce, and panelists include: Tracey Brownfield (Commerce ’79), Owner, TB Development Inc.; Ruth Haile (Engineering ’79), Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting; and Dr. Ann Kiessling (Nursing ’64), Director, Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation. Sponsored by the Women in Leadership & Philanthropy initiative. |
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Current Challenges and Hope for the Future6/6/09 - School of Medicine Dean Steven DeKosky, M.D., presents an informative talk about the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on the brain, its growing impact on our families and communities, and the progress being made in Alzheimer’s research at U.Va. and beyond. Dr. DeKosky is an internationally recognized leader in the field of Alzheimer’s disease research. |
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