The Morven Project
Focusing on teaching, research, and outreach, The Morven Project reflects the University of Virginia’s strategic priorities for global education, science and technology, and enhancement of the student experience.
Pilot-projects were completed in the 2009 to 2010 academic year, focusing on Morven as a site for multi-disciplinary research. Three courses used Morven as their subject including "Morven Farm: Site Research/Research Site," a graduate level Landscape Architecture studio; "Accelerating Forest Succession," an undergraduate Environmental Science course; and "The Rural Virginia Landscape as a Social and Cultural History Site," a seminar focusing on the history of Morven. The courses met each Monday evening for a joint lecture and presented their mid-term and final presentations on site at Morven.
Approximately 80 events were held for the 2009-2010 academic year at Morven, with planning underway for a robust and exciting academic year ahead.
With funding from the University’s Fund for Excellence, under the direction of President John T. Casteen, Morven completed Phase I of an archaeological survey, finding tenant farm and Native American artifacts. Phase II of the survey will begin in Fall 2010, with coordination from University faculty, Monticello archaeologists, and Rivanna Archaeological Services, LLC.
2009-2010 Programs
New Research and Teaching Initiative in Ecosystems Services and Rural Landscapes
Spring 2010
In Spring 2010 four UVA faculty members offered three separate courses in Architecture, Environmental Sciences, and History that collaboratively investigated the contributions of ecosystem services, such as forests and carbon sequestration, ecosystem stability and public health. For more information, please visit: http://morvenfarmproject.org/Welcome.html