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The Hollywood producer has brought us both “Breaking Bad” and “The Notebook” – and many other films. 

 Lisa Russ Spaar coached students on the importance of their voices, while two members of the UVA community received Thomas Jefferson Awards at the University’s annual Fall Convocation.

Next fall, 20 first-year students enrolled will have the opportunity to study at Fudan University in Shanghai.

This year’s Virginia Film Festival, beginning Nov. 9 and running through Nov. 12, will feature appearances from filmmaker Spike Lee, actor/director William H. Macy introducing his new film, and UVA alumna and Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly. 

Beyond Pluto! Planetary scientist Anne Verbiscer is targeting an outer solar system object for new understanding of a mysterious region of space.

English professor Lisa Russ Spaar, a celebrated poet and beloved teacher, will give the keynote address at Fall Convocation, to be held Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in the John Paul Jones Arena.

The Language Commons, a new collaborative space on the second floor of New Cabell Hall for language students and instructors, is celebrating its grand opening next Tuesday, Oct. 24. 

Since its inception in 1981, the institute has promoted interdisciplinary and collaborative research and interpretation of the African and African-American experience.  This year the institute has become a full-fledged department in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Developing therapies to strengthen the immune system against cancer and other deadly diseases is a growing strength at UVA. Chemist Ken Hsu is part of the effort. 

Hundreds of Arts & Sciences faculty and students will perform and be featured prominently this Friday at a series of public events marking the opening of the University of Virginia’s Bicentennial celebration, including an evening gala expected to draw more than 20,000 people.