1940s
January 30, 1942
“‘Cavalier Ladies’ Form Social Organization at University”
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Until 1970, the University was an all-male college. During this period, the wives of students took it upon themselves to create a social organization called the “Cavalier Ladies.” Wanting to become more acquainted with one another, they planned many activities such as gymnastic classes, dances, and bridge parties.
1960s
February 1, 1961
“Madison Hall Renovations to House Extension, YMCA”
By Bill Moffett
Photos by Hall
Madison Hall was undergoing renovations in Feb. 1961 to create office space for the Young Men’s Christian Association and the University’s Division of Extension and General Studies. The DEGS offices had previously been located on the first floor of New Cabell Hall, and the move was expected to free up enough space to create roughly 15 new classrooms in the building.
1970s
February 1, 1979
“Dance marathon has much to offer”
By Andrew Kingston
The first annual dance marathon held by Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity and the Inter-Sorority Council occurred in 1978 and was a huge success with 44 couple participants and raised almost $17,000 for Madison House and Jeff Beaton. For two days straight the couples had to remain in Memorial Gym, dancing until they dropped. For the second annual marathon, the hope was to raise $25,000 for Madison House and the Central Virginia Child Development Association.
1980s
January 29, 1988
“Students relate Soviet Union experiences”
By Louis Goodson
Students who participated in a University-sponsored study abroad program in the Soviet Union over winter break recounted their experiences, which included visits to Moscow and St. Petersburg, which was known at that time as Leningrad. They reflected on the ways in which life in the USSR — including shopping, festival celebrations and television broadcasts — were similar and dissimilar to their own experiences in the United States.
1990s
February 2, 1998
“New Bodo’s to open … soon”
By Nikolai Sawyer
Not wanting to rush success, Bodo’s Bagels former owner Brian Fox adhered to his original schedule for building the new location on the Corner, despite students eagerly anticipating easier access to their bagels. Although the restaurant was originally planned to open in 1998 after two years of construction, it ultimately opened its doors in 2005, taking nearly a decade to complete. The mural inside depicting the University and town was painted by his daughter.
2000s
January 31, 2002
“Concerto for One”
By Acacia Gaski
University students and Charlottesville community members, whether musically-inclined or not, loved to play a grand piano in Newcomb Hall. The main lounge where the piano was housed served as a place of respite for students, with some coming to practice their skills as pianists and others visiting just to appreciate the music.
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