Past Events
Please join the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society on October 18, 5pm for the livestream of a Rotunda conversation with Salam Fayyad, former prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, econom
Join the UVA Center for Politics for an insightful evening with Maria Cardona, David Ramadan, and Tara Setmayer; as they explore the key issues and candidates in the upcoming presidential election.
The founders called Congress the “first among equals,” signifying its importance as a democratic institution.
This longtime tradition established by students in the late 1980s is open to children and families from the local community.
Vignettes accompanied by haunting music will cycle over the outside of the centerpiece of the University, transforming the iconic building into a massive movie screen.
In November 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited his dear friend Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville.
Join the UVA Center for Politics for an enlightening evening as we welcome Professor Martin Luther King III to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of politics.
“Tell the story of a hero of our American democracy.” UVA undergraduate and graduate students answer this prompt for UVA’s annual Student Oratory Competition.
The founders called Congress the “first among equals,” signifying its importance as a democratic institution. Former U.S.
You are invited to participate in this Ambassador Series event with His Excellency Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States.
Join the UVA Center for Politics and The Jefferson Council in the Rotunda Dome room for a memorable evening with Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, a trailblazing leader and the first woman o
For one week next spring, visitors will tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens and historic sites across Virginia, enjoying our beautiful state at the peak of spring.
Each year, the UVA Alumni Association welcomes undergraduate alumni home to Charlottesville for an unforgettable weekend of special events and programming to celebrate what it means to be a Wahoo.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3pm & 7pm
The Rotunda at The University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Join the UVA Center for Politics in the Rotunda Dome Room for a timely and engaging evening with Abigail Spanberger, as she shares her insights on public service, leadership, and the pressing chall
Join artists Robert Fielding and Gerald McMaster for a public conversation moderated by Kluge-Ruhe director Nici Cumpston on Thursday, October 2, from 5–6:30 pm in the Upper West Oval Room of the R
The UVA Environmental Futures Forum, hosted by the UVA Environmental Institute, is a biannual event connecting researchers, practitioners, and community members to transform academic discoveries in
As part of Democracy360, the Karsh Institute of Democracy is hosting a "Braver Angels" debate at the Rotunda's Dome Room.
Join the UVA Center for Politics and The Jefferson Council for an evening with John Reid, the 2025 Republican nomine
Pint-sized heroes, ghosts, and the like will descend on the University of Virginia for the annual “Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn” celebration!