A twice weekly newsletter designed to keep you sane and connected APR 10, 2020 | ISSUE 7

In this Issue: A Note From Laura Social Distancing Network Riddle Me This New Knowledge Nuggets Your Pantry is Calling Who Doesn't Love a Puzzle? Your Weekend Horoscopes Solutions from the Last Issue Raffle Winner!

Hello from Monroe Hall 101, well, kind of. We’ve had to leave our central location or hub of Monroe, as I like to think of it.  We’re answering phones, making Dean appointments and Zooming (with everyone, it seems like!) from our home offices or home kitchens, as in my case. What a change 3 weeks makes! I miss seeing you all! See, my progeny (SAT word, oh, wait, do people still say that?) are 28 and 30 years old now and have been away from home for some years.  Because of this, my Echols interactions are the highlight of my time in the office.  Like my children, you keep me up on music and language and technology and keep me learning, as Echols Scholars do.  I love hearing about your activities and taking part when I am able. (Though, sorry Kelsey, I still haven’t finished the Three Body Problem!)  I revel in your successes and am proud of you just as my own kiddos.  So, I’d like to recommend that you just keep moving forward.  Keep working on those goals.  There is no time like the present to dig in.  I want to hear all about what you’ve done while away and we already look forward to seeing you again.   In the meantime, we’ll hold the fort, keep the light on, keep the car running...for when you return to Grounds.  Thanks for considering my thoughts and take good care. Laura P.S. For real, please send us stuff for the Quarantimes! This is a team effort :)   EcholsProgram@virginia.edu

Social Distancing Network

Social distancing is important, but community is important too. We can still get to know each other virtually. Each issue we will shine a spotlight on members of the Echols community. We hope this will make you feel more connected. We encourage you to participate by sending a picture of yourself, basic introductory information, two truths and a lie, and a picture from your home/pets/life etc. to echolsprogram@virginia.edu. (Answers will be provided in the following issue)

Maitri Patel 4th year from Ashburn, VA majoring in religious studies and getting her masters in public health Two truths and a lie: I lost my first tooth at Disney World I can fluently understand 4 languages I have a golden doodle named Marley Me lazying around in bed with the blanket I just finished crocheting! -Maitri

Caleb Barnes 2nd year from Springfield, VA, Montgomery, AL, Vacaville, CA, and Naples, Italy, majoring in physics. Two truths and a lie: The vice president of the UAE bought me coffee I ran into Sean Spicer right after he set his office on fire I stepped on Tiki Barber's toes after playing in a charity orchestra 

My mom and me! -Caleb

Riddle Me This

Send your answers to echolsprogram@virginia.edu, subject line "Riddle". Respondents with correct answers will be entered into a raffle to win a random item from Kelsey's home! ...we're serious.

‌ What turns everything around but does not move?

New Knowledge Nuggets

Help all of us keep learning cool new things! Send all New Knowledge Nuggets to echolsprogram@virginia.edu to be featured in future issues.

"Robert Todd Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln's son - was present at three different presidential assassinations." -Sukanya Barman 1st Year Learn more about what he witnessed here . "Starfish have 2 stomachs - one of which can be pushed outside of their body! " -Elena Bosack 2nd year It's actually kinda cool, read more here .

Your Pantry is Calling

Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Pasta Here's what you'll need: 1 medium butternut squash peeled + left whole (don't cut in half) 3 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt + pepper 1/2 pound angel hair pasta 1 1/2 cups day old sourdough bread finely torn or pulsed to chunky crumbs in a food processor 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano salt + pepper toast 8 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves 2 ounces prosciutto finely diced (omit if vegetarian) 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 4-6 ounces goat cheese crumbled or thinly sliced Check out the full recipe here !

Who Doesn't Love a Puzzle?

Solutions from the Last Issue Did you miss the last issue? Check it out here !

Isabel Ullman  2nd year from New York, NY studying computer science and Arabic.  Two truths and a lie I ski race with UVA's ski and snowboard team  I'm in the Jefferson Society debate club. LIE!  I ran the fourth year 5k for the first time this year Aaria Malhotra 3rd year from Haymarket, VA studying neuroscience and Spanish on the pre-med track.  Two Truths and a Lie: I have never had a cup of coffee I have cried on television. LIE! I have lived in Australia

Last Week's Riddle This 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add 2 letters to it. What is the word? Short!

Last Week's Riddle Raffle Winner is...

Denzel Mitchel!! Denzel will receive a big bug encased in plastic and set of mini Pokemon characters!

Remember to just keep swimming...but take breaks when you need to, because self care is important!