Reunion

REUNION WEEKEND

29 APRIL – 1 MAY 2022

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IN MEMORIAM Darden Community Celebrates Life of Professor John Colley

In the auditorium of the University of Virginia’s Old Cabell Hall, just down the Lawn from where he once lived proudly in Pavilion VIII, friends and family celebrated the life and impact of the legendary Professor John Colley at a memorial event held 1 May.

In his welcome, Dean Scott Beardsley set the stage for remembrances from family and friends, reminding attendees of Colley’s request that he would like people to remember that he was “singlemindedly focused on the development of a world-class, top business school.”

One of many former students to offer reflections, Terry Daniels (MBA ’70) said Colley was one of only two teachers in his life who had a “profound influence” on him. Jim Walker (MBA ’75) said, “John Colley was the single most important influence in my life,” crediting Colley with making him a better father, husband and businessman. UVA basketball legend and Associate Director of Athletics Barry Parkhill called Colley an “icon” at Darden and the University as a whole, placing him on UVA’s Mount Rushmore.

Professor Jacqueline Doyle (MBA ’89; Ph.D. ’95) — Colley’s former student, colleague and co-teacher in class — said he “was the hero who guided us as we ventured forth, and encouraged, inspired, advised and redirected us along the way.”

At the conclusion of the service, Darden School Foundation President Michael Woodfolk announced that the School and University had approved that the skylight dome located at the top of PepsiCo Forum in Saunders Hall will now be known as the Colley Cupola. The School will also raise funds in honor of Colley through the new Colley Faculty Excellence Fund.

For more information and to support this effort in honor of Colley, contact Carter Hoerr at hoerrc@darden.virginia.edu

Top Left: Dean Scott Beardsley welcomed attendees to the memorial service. Top Middle: The Virginia Gentlemen sang one of Colley's favorite songs. Top Right: Attendees join the Virginia Gentlemen singing "The Good Old Song" at the conclusion of the memorial service. Bottom Left: The service took place in UVA's Old Cabell Hall. Bottom Right: Professor Jacquie Doyle delivered the closing keynote at the service.

John was the hero who guided us as we ventured forth, and encouraged, inspired, advised and redirected us along the way.”

— PROFESSOR JACQUELINE DOYLE (MBA ’89; PH.D. ’95)

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