Jesse Jackson, a human and civil rights activist and politician, spoke at Old Cabell Hall in 1986.
Halloween marks the time when the mysterious P.U.M.P.K.I.N. Society delivers pumpkins to deserving students and faculty.
The University Guide Service, established by Mary Betts in the 1950s, had become a prestigious and competitive organization by 1984, accepting only 8% of applicants each year.
These two articles from 1991 show the different sides of the still controversial debate surrounding affirmative action.
The two students interviewed want to break the stereotype that Deaf people are incapable of enjoying, doing or accomplishing the same things that hearing people can.
A drug raid occurred in 1991, involving three of the University’s fraternities, where 12 University students were arrested for possession of a range of drugs, from ecstasy to amphetamines.
With only six of these vehicles in the United States, students were surprised to see a giant Weinermobile roll around Grounds.
Rosa Parks made an appearance on Grounds during a celebration of Black History Month where she gave a speech discussing segregation and her role as a civil rights activist.
This week: Thanksgiving hunt, Cavaliers win and Full Court Miracle
For nearly 40 years, Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn has been a cherished, fun-filled tradition at the University. The event is festive, lively and a wonderful chance for students to give back to the Charlottesville community. Don’t miss it!
