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In addition to
a first-rate research program, we are strongly committed to
teaching. Thomas Jefferson, the founder of the University
of Virginia, laid the foundation for an "Academical Village".
His legacy continues as we maintain a high faculty/student
ratio (1/4) whereby the faculty work very closely with the
students.
We believe that
graduate school experience is much more than simply research
and advanced training. We have an open door policy whereby
students are free to stop in to discuss their research, science, their careers or life in general.
We have family-like atmosphere whereby the students and faculty
enjoy some of the finer points of life together as well.
We have a number
of picnics, parties and informal gatherings that take place throughout
the year. Although the graduate students have dominated the
faculty on the volleyball and tennis courts, the faculty are
beginning to reverse this trend. In addition, it's rumored that Bob Davis
is the clear favorite on the tennis court, Ramon
Espino is the paddle tennis King, Jack
Hudson is unstoppable in handball and Jim Oberhauser
is tough to hit in slow-pitch softball. So if you do decide
to join us, please be prepared for more than just an academic
challenge!
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