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Here and away: A short history of away messages

I hardly ever use an away message. Therefore, I often return to my computer after hours of absence to find thousands of instant messages from friends frantic to determine my location.

Instant Message 1: IloveyouAJ07: Hey A-J!

Instant Message 2: IloveyouAJ07: What's the matter? Are you ignoring me?

Instant Message 3: IloveyouAJ07: Fine! Ignore me.

Instant Message 4: IloveyouAJ07: I didn't mean that! Call me when you get back

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In this episode of On Record, Allison McVey, University Judiciary Committee Chair and fourth-year College student, discusses the Committee’s 70th anniversary, an unusually heavy caseload this past Fall semester and the responsibilities that come with student-led adjudication. From navigating serious health and safety cases to training new members and launching a new endowment, McVey explains how the UJC continues to adapt while remaining grounded in the University's core values of respect, safety and freedom.