On January 22nd, the University Library hosted “Life@ UVA: On-Grounds Experiences of People of Color,” a panel discussion to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The panelists described their experiences at U.Va. from the perspective of students, non-faculty and faculty employees.

Life@U.Va. event flyer, January 2014. (Image by Petrina Jackson).

In conjunction with the panel discussion, the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library has on view, the mini exhibition, We are U.Va.

Mini-exhibition, We Are U.Va., January 2014. (Photograph by Petrina Jackson)

Drawing on University Archives holdings, this exhibition features some of the organizations, publications, and activities of University’s diverse student population.

Undergraduates from the College of Arts and Sciences from the 2008 issue of Corks and Curls. (LD5687 .C7 2008. Image by Petrina Jackson)

We are U.Va. is on display on the first floor lobby of the Small Special Collections Library/Harrison Institute from Tuesday, January 21st until Friday, January 31st.

We hope you come and see it!