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Law School, Medical Center partner for pro bono work

By Calisha Meyers | December 2, 2005

Students in the University Law School will have the opportunity to assist in providing pro-bono legal services to low-income members of the Charlottesville community through a new program starting next semester. The Family Advocacy Program is a partnership between the Law School, the University Medical Center and the Legal Aid Justice Center. "Our clients have medical problems and legal problems that seem to be all intertwined," Legal Aid paralegal Liz Moore said.

Diversity forum encourages activism

By Calisha Meyers | December 1, 2005

The First-Year Council held Marching for Diversity, a forum that featured Prof. Corey Walker addressing diversity and student action at the University, last night. "I hope they begin to question the very idea of diversity and what it means and to begin to critically reflect on the discourse of diversity here at the University," Walker said. The idea for the forum was suggested by First-Year Council members Meghan Avary and Christian West at one of the initial Council meetings this year. The University "is already a diverse school," West said.

Diversity forum encourages activism

By Calisha Meyers | December 1, 2005

The First-Year Council held Marching for Diversity, a forum that featured Prof. Corey Walker addressing diversity and student action at the University, last night. "I hope they begin to question the very idea of diversity and what it means and to begin to critically reflect on the discourse of diversity here at the University," Walker said. The idea for the forum was suggested by First-Year Council members Meghan Avary and Christian West at one of the initial Council meetings this year. The University "is already a diverse school," West said.

Toscano, Bell head to House of Delegates

By Calisha Meyers | November 9, 2005

Former Charlottesville Mayor and City Council member David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) won the Virginia State Delegate seat for the 57th District, which represents the City of Charlottesville.

Council considers concerns at forum

By Calisha Meyers | November 3, 2005

Student Council held a forum and social open to members of the community who wished to voice their concerns about Council or the University community in Maury Hall last night. There is a renewed drive to get people involved this year, Council Vice President for Administration Okey Udumaga said. "We're going to lay the groundwork, but we need the support," he said. Fewer than 10 non-Council members came to address their concerns.

Study finds more minorities enroll in graduate schools

By Calisha Meyers | November 2, 2005

Enrollment of graduate students from underrepresented groups increased significantly during the 2003-2004 academic year, according to a national report by the Council of Graduate Schools released Monday. The report showed a significant increase in enrollment of African-American students in biological science programs and business programs, 16 percent and 8 percent, respectively.

Former student pleads guilty to extortion

By Calisha Meyers | October 19, 2005

A former University graduate student in the nuclear engineering program pleaded guilty to extortion in Charlottesville Federal Court Monday for charges stemming from his time at the University. After negotiating a plea agreement with the prosecution, Charles Bly was charged with extortion, one of five charges originally brought against him. Extortion "is a law that is uniquely federal in that it involves placing a letter in the U.S.

Warner unveils new police base

By Calisha Meyers | October 18, 2005

Gov. Mark R. Warner announced the official opening of the new Virginia State Police Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center in Richmond last Friday. The new facility will be run by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

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