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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes programs offer alumni, friends, families, and fans an inside look at programs and topics connected to the University, the Commonwealth, and the world.

UVA Clubs: Behind the Scenes - The Clearly Collective with Olivia Cleary

Join Behind the Scenes with alumna Olivia Cleary (Arch '20) on March 10 to hear about her fascinating trajectory as a designer and entrepreneur.

As an alumna of both the Architecture School and the Darden incubator program at UVA, Olivia has combined a love of design with entrepreneurial savvy to found The Clearly Collective, a design agency specializing in bespoke silk scarves and other luxury goods.

The presentation will be followed by live Q&A with Olivia.

This will be a fascinating conversation on both design and entrepreneurship.

UVA Clubs: Behind the Scenes - Celebrate Virginia Wine Month

Behind the Scenes - Celebrating Virginia Wine Month with Lance Lemon (Col '11) and Reggie Leonard

All alumni, friends, families, and fans are invited to join us for our next virtual Behind the Scenes program celebrating Virginia Wine Month with Lance Lemon (Col ’11) and Reggie Leonard as they talk about winemaking in Virginia, with a focus on small, diverse producers.

We will be tasting two varietals:

Behind the Scenes: The Design & Significance of the Memorial "The Embrace"

Understanding the historic significance of The Embrace's location and the design process behind this powerful memorial.

On April 23, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on Boston Common, America's first public park, before a crowd of 22,000 and called for the city to live by its highest ideals. And 13 years earlier across town, Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott met on a blind date in January 1952 at the New England Conservatory of Music.

UVA Clubs: Behind the Scenes - Sketch with Botanical Artist Lara Gastinger

Behind the Scenes - Sketching with Botanical Artist Lara Call Gastinger (CLAS '98)

Join botanical artist Lara Call Gastinger (CLAS '98) to learn how to observe and draw a fall leaf. Bring a micron pen (size 005), smooth paper and your enthusiasm for this quick drawing exercise. We will learn how to draw the outline, venation and how to create value with a pen.