Seminars from 2009 Reunion
Robert F. Bruner, "Financial Crises: Past and Present"
Robert F. Bruner, dean of the Darden School of Business, will discuss financial crises of the past and present. Bruner’s areas of teaching, research and writing include corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, investing in emerging markets, and financial crises, among other business topics. His latest book, with Sean D. Carr, is The Panic of 1907: Lessons Learned from the Market’s Perfect Storm (John Wiley & Sons, 2007). He holds a B.A. from Yale University and both an M.B.A. and a D.B.A. from Harvard University.
Gary W. Gallagher, "Presidents and Generals: Command Relationships during the American Civil War"
History professor Gary W. Gallagher will examine crucial partnerships on both sides of the Civil War; the Union had Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant while the Confederates had Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee. Gallagher will emphasize the challenge of waging war in a democratic republic, the importance of civilian attitudes and the vital precedents set by George Washington. Gallagher has written or edited more than 30 books on the Civil War, including most recently Causes Won, Lost, and Forgotten: How Hollywood and Popular Art Shape What We Know about the Civil War (The University of North Carolina Press, 2008).
W. Nathaniel Howell, "Promoting Stability, Peace and Influence in a Turbulent World"
The day after the 2008 presidential election, a local radio host asked W. Nathaniel Howell, professor of public affairs, to list his proposals for more effective foreign policy. Now that key members of Obama’s foreign policy team are in place, Howell will share with us his policy recommendations and the prospects for their implementation. Before joining the University faculty in 1992, Howell served for 27 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, including participation at the Department of State in several presidential transitions and as ambassador to Kuwait from August l987 until December l990.
George H. Gilliam, "Secret Recordings of Former White House Presidents"
Historian George H. Gilliam, who directs the public programs of the Miller Center of Public Affairs, presents previously secret tape recordings of modern presidents. He’ll explain how historians and political scientists at the Miller Center are peering through the keyhole of the Oval Office and what all Americans can learn from their work. Scholars at the Miller Center are transcribing and publishing the recordings that presidents from Roosevelt through Nixon secretly made of White House meetings and telephone conversations. Other scholars are conducting in-depth oral histories of presidential administrations and leading public programs to connect students and the public with senior policy-makers, administration officials, business leaders and journalists. In the aggregate, their work provides a clear and comprehensive view of how Americans govern themselves and provides impetus for new solutions to old problems.
Coy Barefoot, "The University and the Corner: Yesterday and Today"
Explore the history of the University of Virginia and the Corner with local author and historian Coy Barefoot. Enjoy seeing rare archival photos of U.Va. and the Corner. Learn the real origins of the Honor Code. Find out how the Seven Society was born. Barefoot also answers the question why do we call it the Corner and how did the White Spot gets its name? For alumni and friends of Mr. Jefferson's University, Coy Barefoot's talk is an unforgettable experience you will not want to miss.
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball
Come hear America’s favorite political analyst in the aftermath of the 2008 presidential election. Larry Sabato will impart his one-of-a-kind wit and wisdom while offering insight into the election. Sabato is a professor of politics as well as the director and founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia. Sabato is the author of more than 20 books on the American political process, including his most recent publication, A More Perfect Constitution: 23 Proposals to Revitalize Our Constitution and Make America a Fairer Country (Walker & Co., 2007).
David J. Neuman, "Changes on Grounds"
Join Architect for the University David J. Neuman as he explains the changing landscape of the University Grounds. Learn about new projects on Grounds, both under way and anticipated. Before coming to the University in 2003, Neuman held positions at Stanford University and the University of California-Irvine. He is a prolific journal contributor and has authored three books, most recently Building Type Basics for College and University Facilities (John Wiley & Sons, 2003). He has been a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects since 1989 and belongs to numerous profes¬sional organizations, including the Society of College and University Planners, the American Planning Association, and the Association of University Architects.