Jacqueline Novogratz Addresses Future Social Entrepreneurs at UVA

The University of Virginia has many things to be proud of and many students have passed through to go on and accomplish many things. It comes with great pride to have such an astonishing… [more]

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Nursing new life into UVA: Spotlight on Dean Dorrie Fontaine

When life hangs in a balance we rely on a select group of nurses who commit their lives in increasing our odds of survival. The training involved to join these corps of miracle… [more]

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Persian poetry and Unicycles: Spotlight on Professor Hajibashi

The University of Virginia is a dynamic institution; it is characterized by a thriving system of students, faculty, and staff who are the lifeblood of the "community of trust"… [more]

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Making a Difference for Mother Earth

Old Mother Earth, the giver of life and home to us all, is constantly being threatened. Women from all over the country have taken the lead to start new green initiatives within… [more]

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Keep Calm and Carry On: Coping with Stress

The anticipation of war loomed into the hearts of every British citizen of 1939. They understood that by declaring war with Germany each and every one of them was a target, subject… [more]

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Bada** Women in Politics – Event Review

A big thank you to everyone who came out to participate and discuss Bad** Women in Politics with us. We had a great discussion with our guest panel speakers who shared with us… [more]

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Bada** Women in Politics Panel – OpenGrounds

Iris Magazine is proud to host yet another Bada** Women's Event. This time we will be discussing Women in Politics. We have a great panel of speakers lending us their time to discuss… [more]

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Standing up for Change

April 5, 2013 Iris Spotlight

It is 1990. Hundreds of students are standing on the steps of the Rotunda holding candles, day and night. They take turns through the nights and days with other students, male and female. All of the students are determined to continue the vigil until they reach their goal. Holding candles of hope on the steps [...]

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Bada** Women in Politics Panel – OpenGrounds

April 3, 2013 BAWW

Iris Magazine is proud to host yet another Bada** Women’s Event. This time we will be discussing Women in Politics. We have a great panel of speakers lending us their time to discuss their favorite bada** women in the world of politics so be sure to attend. OpenGrounds has been kind enough to let us [...]

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Navigating The Real World: Employed Life After UVa

March 27, 2013 News You Need

Iris Magazine and the U.Va. Women’s Center teamed up to host “Navigating The Real World” a lunch seminar geared towards offering tips and advice on landing that first job out of college and pursuing a successful career path. Many of our interns have voiced concerns about their career options and it certainly is a hot [...]

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Another Bada** Women’s Event

March 24, 2013 BAWW

On March 5th 2013 Iris Magazine of the U.Va.’s Women’s Center hosted a luncheon discussion – the topic: “Bada** Women in Literature.”  Held at U.Va. OpenGrounds, the program featured three great U.Va. faculty members who spoke to us about their favorite female literary writers and why they thought their picks deserved the title of bada**. [...]

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Staying Safe During Spring Break

March 7, 2013 Advice

Spring Break is quickly approaching for all of our students at UVa. This student holiday has come to signify the time when exams are all over and behind you. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate that! Now that all of that hard work studying is over you can give your brain its much-needed rest. Some of [...]

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Bad A** Women in Literature

February 27, 2013 BAWW

In order to prepare for our event “Bad Ass Women in Literature,” the Iris staff has been doing some brainstorming about fictional women who are, well, badass. Obviously, this topic is hugely contentious, and I admit that the English major in me fluttered with both excitement and anxiety at the thought of trying to pick [...]

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