University approves Omega Phi Beta sorority under FSC
The University approved the Fraternal Organization Agreement Tuesday for the Iota chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, the University's first Latina-oriented sorority.
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The University approved the Fraternal Organization Agreement Tuesday for the Iota chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, the University's first Latina-oriented sorority.
The University's Office of the General Counsel filed a motion to dismiss and/or for summary judgment in former College student Richard W. Smith's $1.25 million lawsuit against the University yesterday.
Although recent court cases are placing pressure on the University's admissions policies, University President John T. Casteen III said the University has not changed its admissions policies and needs to maintain progress in providing equal opportunities to all students.
In light of recent debates over using race as a factor in the admissions process, University faculty members and administrators are trying to weigh the legal aspects and court precedents governing the issue.
The Charlottesville chapter of the NAACP issued a statement yesterday demanding an apology and retraction of Board of Visitors member Terence P. Ross' statement that the Office of Admissions may be lowering its standards in some cases when admitting black students.
In response to growing criticism over the legality of using race as a factor in admissions, the Office of Admissions and the Provost's Office have drawn up a proposal for a summer program to help recruit students from diverse backgrounds.
A group of students and administrators are finalizing their plans to implement a cultural programming board, which has been allocated more than $30,000 to bring diverse programs to the University.
Taking a step toward offering a more extensive Asian-American studies program at the University, Asst. Dean of Students Glenna C. Chang and the Asian Students Union are creating an Asian-American historical studies forum.
At a time when digital video disc technology is beginning to outdate compact discs, the language lab has taken a big step towards modernization by digitizing 80 percent of its audiocassettes.
The Office of the Dean of Students is coordinating an effort to create a fourth governing council for fraternities and sororities.
The Office of African-American Affairs added a new member to its office this summer, hiring Cornelius Bynum, a University alumnus and doctoral candidate, to serve as interim assistant dean and director of the Luther P. Jackson Cultural Center.
Following the devastating Aug. 17 earthquake in Turkey that claimed over 13,000 lives and crippled the Turkish economy, University officials are making an effort to aide Turkish international students and ensure their safe return to Grounds.