Relay for Life robbed at fundraising event
Relay for Life, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, had its proceeds from a fundraising event on the Corner stolen early yesterday morning.?
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Relay for Life, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, had its proceeds from a fundraising event on the Corner stolen early yesterday morning.?
Virginia community college graduates who meet certain requirements will now be guaranteed admission to the University's Engineering School because of an agreement signed last month by University President John T. Casteen, III and Glenn DuBois, chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. The agreement is similar to the one already in place between the College of Arts & Sciences and VCCS.
Former second-year Engineering students Guanyu Lu and Baichuan Shu pled guilty yesterday morning to abduction with the intent to extort money, according to attorneys involved in the case.
The Virginia General Assembly recently approved a bill that would penalize those convicted of unlawful filming more harshly. The bill, partially inspired by several incidents of such filming at the University, unanimously passed in both the House and Senate and only needs to be signed by Gov. Tim Kaine to become law, according to Del. Rob Bell, R-Albemarle.
Taking their love of American history to the airwaves, History Profs. Peter Onuf and Brian Balogh and former History Prof. Edward Ayers will premiere their history-themed radio show, "Backstory with the American History Guys," this May and may move to the national airwaves by the end of 2008, according to the show's producer Tony Field.
Jerry Nadler, currently chief of the University's endocrinology and metabolism department, will be leaving the University in June to fill a position at Eastern Virginia Medical School. According to one University official, the loss could be a blow to research efforts and students.
Students, city officials and Tibetan locals gathered yesterday in Charlottesville to commemorate the 1959 uprising in the former capital of the Tibetan state. In addition to the day of speakers, prayers and marches, the city also displayed the Tibetan flag at City Hall as a sign of support for the cause.
A laundry alert system recently expanded to be available campus-wide will allow University students to monitor the status of washers and dryers of school facilities from the comfort of their own computers.
University officials announced Tuesday that Allen Groves will serve as interim dean of students, taking over the role vacated by current Dean of Students Penny Rue.
It is hard to walk across Grounds without seeing at least one reminder of the traditions that form the background of life at the University. Many of these, like the honor code, are the basis of the academic community, while others, such as the ever-changing paint on Beta Bridge, are done purely in the interest of fun. But some traditions, unlike wearing a bright orange tie on game day or sipping apple cider while lighting the Lawn, won't just cheer the heart or warm the blood; they could actually be dangerous or illegal. Though most students have some understanding of the negative consequences that could accompany their favorite University traditions, many are left wondering: "What's the worst that could happen?"
Throughout the school year, student life is often so hectic that few notice the changing scenery of the Corner. But with the respite provided by summer, the new faces of the Corner buildings become more noticeable and it may seem that it's changed without warning overnight.
Fourth-year Engineering student S.R. Sidarth found himself at the center of a political controversy sparked by comments U.S. Sen. George Allen directed at him at a campaign event.
A recent graduate of the University was hit early yesterday by a train while lying on the tracks near Elliewood Avenue.
A new law will imposing a mandatory one-year driver's license suspension for anyone convicted of buying alcohol for underage drinkers went into effect Saturday. In addition, anyone convicted of using fake identification for the purposes of obtaining, purchasing or consuming alcohol will face the same penalty.
The Black Cat, a store which specializes in custom made T-shirts, skateboards and skating gear, will open on the Corner this Saturday.