🌱 How UVA nanotech could change glaucoma treatment forever

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In today's newsletter:

• How UVA nanotech could change glaucoma treatment forever
• How new scholarships could boost women leaders in UVA sports

Also on today's calendar: Sierra Ferrell and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Nanotechnology IDs New Target for Treating Glaucoma (uvahealth.com) — UVA scientists in Charlottesville have identified a new genetic target for treating glaucoma using nanotechnology, potentially paving the way for one-time gene therapies that could replace daily eye drops. Their work created the first sustained high-pressure glaucoma mouse model and aligns with the new Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology’s push to advance cutting-edge treatments from the University of Virginia.
   

• Former UVA Athletics consultant sponsors Women Leaders in Sports initiative (augustafreepress.com) — Women student-athletes and student workers at the University of Virginia are getting new access to national leadership training, thanks to scholarships funded by former UVA Athletics consultant and NFL executive Scott Pioli. Partnering with Women Leaders in Sports, the program connects UVA participants to mentoring, networking, and professional development alongside peers at the University of Iowa, expanding career pathways in the sports industry.
   

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📸 Around University of Virginia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in University of Virginia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4

• IASC Opening Seminar →
  Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture: Watson Manor, 3 University Cir, Charlottesville
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4

• Literary Masterpieces Book Group: Treasure Island
  Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  10:15 am

Saturday September 5

• Together Tales
  Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  11:00 am
• Stress Less
  Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  3:00 pm

Tuesday September 8

• Sierra Ferrell →
  Ting Pavilion, 700 E Main St, Charlottesville
  7:00 pm

Friday September 11

• Modern NYC & London Bars — Amor y Amargo & Mace →
  Birch + Bloom, 540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville
  4:00 pm

Sunday September 20

• The Marcus King Band →
  John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd, Charlottesville
  7:00 pm
• Mumford & Sons - Prizefighter Tour →
  John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd, Charlottesville
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29

• Saturday Storytime
  Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  10:00 am
• Cville Cinco Plays at Piedmont Botanical Garden
  The Charlottesville Band Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, 950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
  11:00 am
• Together Tales
  Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  11:00 am
• HER Sports Presents: Sports Awards—Celebrating Women & Girls in Sports →
  Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce The Paramount Theater 215 East Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Charlottesville

• Meet the two SROs back in Charlottesville schools after six years (29news.com)
• APOGEE Discovers 50 New Heartbeat Stars (time.news)
• Six days before a low-barrier shelter is scheduled to open, Charlottesville makes an agreement with the company that will operate it (cvilletomorrow.org)

Crozet

• Crozet Car Show at Pollak Vineyards (crozetgazette.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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