To Members of the University Community: We write to invite you to the 22nd Annual Lighting of the Lawn on Friday, December 1st, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. In the wake of the attacks on September 11th, 2001, a group of students began Lighting of the Lawn to bring back a sense of joy to Grounds by stringing lights on the Lawn and inviting others to join them for reflection and community. While the event has grown exponentially in the last 22 years, this year’s Lighting of the Lawn is committed to uniting the community by bringing light, joy, and celebration to Grounds. We hope to see you on Friday. This year, we would like to invite the UVA community to join us at the Disglow! At its core, LOTL celebrates the spirit of community and the joy and strength of togetherness. Despite hardships, LOTL shines bright and is a beacon of hope for our community. We hope that this year is no exception. What is more fun than a night of glow-in-the-dark disco fun? Wear your brightest disco outfit, and bring your glow sticks! Disglow is meant to uplift our community and celebrate together as the fall semester draws to a close. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with an opening performance from Weekends and Wednesdays on the South Lawn. Starting at 7:00 p.m., the event will feature several a cappella and dance groups, with the hallmark lightshow to be projected at the end of the night. There will also be an open reception on the South Lawn that includes food trucks with food and beverages for purchase, photo stations, a gratitude table, and so much more!