From the archives: March 25 – March 31
By Emma Todd and Grace Franklin | March 26, 2024Robert Kent Gooch was a beloved political science professor at the University, who also happens to be the namesake behind Gooch dormitory.
Robert Kent Gooch was a beloved political science professor at the University, who also happens to be the namesake behind Gooch dormitory.
Brandt-Pearce said that the University aims to conduct these studies periodically to ensure that its pay practices are strong.
Laura Howard, vice chair for hearings, secretary and third-year College student, will succeed fourth-year College student Hamza Aziz as chair of the Committee.
Mendoza Gonzalez was elected Student Council president in last month’s student elections, winning in a race against third-year Engineering student Tyler Jones.
This is the first community alert of March.
As a CIO, student groups receive several benefits, including eligibility for SAF funds, which are appropriated throughout the year across a series of rolling deadlines.
A record-high total of 58,995 students applied for the Class of 2028, with 16,867 applying during the regular decision cycle.
With the intent to both inform and entertain, the hypothetical student organization “Dumbledore’s Army” was found guilty of hazing and sanctioned by a UJC trial panel.
The Committee also discussed the idea of requiring students to complete the Honor module annually or biannually.
The UJC’s new executive board will inherit a Committee that has seen significant changes in the types of cases they are assigned, as well as the number.
The name alternative ultimately brought to the Board would honor Shannon, who initiated coeducation and racial integration at the University.
A drug raid occurred in 1991, involving three of the University’s fraternities, where 12 University students were arrested for possession of a range of drugs, from ecstasy to amphetamines.
Rosales said having more accommodating programs with online and hybrid options is an essential step for the University to remain on par with other universities.
Informed by his experience predicting and analyzing past elections, Sabato noted that this presidential election has a number of firsts.
Kopelnik noted that student self-governance is an imperfect administrative mechanism, but she said that preserving its principles at the University is an important responsibility for University students.
Other students have expressed similar sentiments in response to public stances that CIOs have taken on the divestment referendum.
Students and Charlottesville residents united for a march through Grounds and a vigil in front of the Rotunda to raise awareness regarding racial violence.
Subhi Saibaba, events and partnerships intern for PHE and fourth-year College student, said the event helps draw attention to the topic of mental wellness for the whole University.
With only six of these vehicles in the United States, students were surprised to see a giant Weinermobile roll around Grounds.
Rojas will end her term as the Board’s student member in June, when she will then be succeeded by Lisa Kopelnik, current third-year College student and University Judiciary Committee chair.