Open to alumni
January

PE Speaker series w/ Dave Lawrence & Carlo Dominguez

We are very excited that Dave and Carlo will join us on Grounds to discuss their backgrounds, the role of operating partners, and details around value creation plans.

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Internal VCIC Practice Session

At the VCIC Internal Competition in January, a team is selected to represent Darden at the regional competition level, and beyond. Teams must attend the practice session prior to the internal competition.

Competition

Internal VCIC Competition

At the VCIC Internal Competition in January, a team is selected to represent Darden at the regional competition level, and beyond.

Competition

RE Speaker: Charlsie James, S&P Market Intelligence

Charlsie James is a senior Real Estate specialist for S&P Market Intelligence. She supports S&P accounts with providing depth of insight on our real estate offering and related content. This meeting will be a bit of a review of the offering as well as a time to provide feedback on the SNL Real Estate tool.

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Real Estate training w/ Charlsie James, S&P Market Intelligence

Charlsie James is a senior Real Estate specialist for S&P Market Intelligence. She supports S&P accounts with providing depth of insight on our real estate offering and related content. This meeting will be a bit of a review of the offering as well as a time to provide feedback on the SNL Real Estate tool.

Workshop

Economic & Market Outlook @ Richmond, VA

Darden faculty experts in the economy and markets present their annual economic forecast. Hosted by the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management and the Darden Office of Advancement, this year’s program featured a variety of speakers.

Networking
February

Economic & Market Outlook @ Charlottesville, VA

Darden faculty experts in the economy and markets present their annual economic forecast. Hosted by the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management and the Darden Office of Advancement, this year’s program featured a variety of speakers.

Networking

Venture Capital Speaker Session w/ Rett Crocker

Join the EVC and ETA clubs for a discussion with Rett Crocker, CEO & CTO of udu Inc.

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Private Equity Speaker Series w/ John Fruehwirth

We are very excited that John will join us on Grounds to discuss his backgrounds and how to stand up a PE fund.

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Economic & Market Outlook @Rosslyn, VA

Darden faculty experts in the economy and markets present their annual economic forecast. Hosted by the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management and the Darden Office of Advancement, this year’s program featured a variety of speakers.

Networking

Real Estate Job Trek to Richmond, VA

All UVA undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join the spring 2025 real estate trek to Richmond, VA, with the White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate and Darden's Mayo Center for Asset Management. 

Other

Darden Executive Fund Speaker Panel

Join the Darden Executive Fund for a speaker panel w/ Mark Bussard (Rock Springs Capital), Celia Dallas (Cambridge Associates), Frank Sands (Sands Capital) 

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Private Equity Speaker Series w/ Peter Heffrin

Join DPEC in CLA 30 for a discussion with Peter Heffrin, Principal at Landon Capital Partners.

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Private Equity CxO Unplugged Panel

Join DPEC on zoom as they host a CxO panel with three panelists, Turner Allison, Emily Corelli, and Sean Boes.

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March

Private Equity Speaker Series w/ Andrew Crowley

Join DPEC for a speaker session with Andrew Crowley.

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UVA Venture Capital Conference

The Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management is pleased to host the Second Annual University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference (UVAVCC) on** 28 March 2025** at Darden Sands Family Grounds (Rosslyn, Virginia).

Conference
April

Venture Capital Defense Technology Panel

This panel will explore investment strategies, emerging technologies, and market trends shaping national security. With 43% of the EMBA ’26 cohort being military veterans, this event aligns with the skills and career interests of our EMBA/PT students.

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Private Equity Panel @ Darden Reunion

More Details can be found at the Darden Reunion Website. Follow the link!

Networking
May

Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

The Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management secures ~10 tickets to the Annual BHK meeting for students interested in traditional asset management to attend.

Conference

Academic Conference on Financial Market Regulation (CFMR)

The Annual Conference on Financial Market Regulation accepted its first paper submissions in 2013 and the first conference was held in the spring of 2014, co-hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA), Lehigh University’s Center for Financial Services, and the University of Virginia's Mayo Center for Asset Management. During its twelve-year history, the conference has grown in global stature and selectivity, with a current paper acceptance rate of 3%. 

Conference