Dear Fellow Ravens, It is the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s enrollment at the University this year – quite a milestone! For those who haven’t returned to Grounds recently, we continue to maintain the Poe Room on the West Range. It is a popular destination for many Hoos, Ravens, and curious admirers of Poe. […]
Dear Fellow Ravens, Last year, with your generous support, we raised over $40,000 for the Alexander “Sandy” Gilliam Raven Society Endowment. Thank you! As we wrap up the fall semester, we hope you will consider renewing your support for this fund. We already have a date for our annual Raven Banquet – save the date […]
Dear Fellow Ravens, We are thrilled to announce the date for this year’s Raven Society Banquet! Mark your calendars for April 16, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. at the Forum. Over the next few months, the Raven Council will continue working hard to curate another unforgettable evening for all members. Registration for this […]
Dear Fellow Ravens, Thank you for joining us at the 2024 Banquet! We had a wonderful time celebrating with Ravens from all classes in the newly opened Kimpton The Forum Hotel. The evening was filled with fellowship, celebration, and recognition of this year’s scholarship, fellowship, and award recipients. This year’s Banquet would not have been […]
Dear Fellow Ravens, Greetings! I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. My name is Katherine Driebe, and as the Treasurer of the Raven Society, I am reaching out not only in my official capacity but also as someone deeply passionate about our shared mission at the University of Virginia. Founded in 1904, the […]
Dear Fellow Ravens, Thank you for joining us at the 2023 Raven Banquet! We had a wonderful time celebrating with Ravens from all class years and honoring this year’s scholarship, fellowship, and award recipients. This year’s Banquet would not have been possible without the generous contributions of our donors. To help support our biggest annual […]
December 12, 2022 I hope this letter finds you well. First, we want to recognize the tragedy on November 13, 2022, that took the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry. As we mourn their losses, we are continuing to find support and love within our Society. Additionally, we are working on […]
We had such a great time celebrating with you all at this year’s Raven Society Banquet. Thank you to our Raven Council and our Banquet Chair, Anthony Murphy-Neilson, for all of their hard work in making this event possible. We’d also like to thank Meredith Coe for the wonderful photos from the event. We hope […]