Prompted by Albert Einstein, a German refugee himself, the International Rescue Committee was founded in 1942 in an attempt to assist European refugees during World War II.
While only 13 percent of U.Va. students smoke cigarettes, the detrimental effects of second-hand smoking make smoking on grounds a public health concern for all students. The University has recognized this communal responsibility and responded with a stringent no-smoking policy in and around buildings, as well as a variety of informational and health resources for students and faculty interested in quitting.
Alumni homecoming dates back to at least the late 1930s and has typically been scheduled around a home football game, however, the activities associated with Homecoming week have evolved over time.
The Expert Review Panel mandated by Gov. Terry McAuliffe in Executive Order 40 released its set of recommendations for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Sept.
In the nine days that have passed since classes have begun, the University community has received two emails detailing the report of two separate sexual assaults. This reflects the concept of “the Red Zone,” the time period during which most sexual assaults occur on college campuses.
Once the election process is completed, student self-governance provides the winning president and vice president the ability to carry out the selection process for the Council’s body at their own discretion — a practice that has raised concerns among current Council members.
The Board of Visitors passed a decision to increase student’s tuition March 24 in a model known as "Affordable Excellence."
In light of the recent arrest and charge of third-year College student Martese Johnson by Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control, many questions have been raised regarding the jurisdiction and authority of ABC agents.
University language communities provide students with an opportunity for cultural immersion within Charlottesville. Each academic year, students apply to live in the house of their choice to further their studies of a particular language and culture.
The University of Board of Elections announced the results of the Spring 2015 Election on Friday. Newly-elected student leaders comment upon significant changes they hope to implement, as well as upon the campaigning process.
The Corner is a common fixture in the daily lives of the students and staff at the University in addition to the Charlottesville community.
As the University approaches a new election cycle, both students and candidates will depend on the University Board of Elections to facilitate the process of electing the newest class of student leaders on Grounds.
University Contracted Independent Organization One Less presented the Teach Safe Relationships Act bill with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine to the U.S. Senate Tuesday Feb. 3. Members of One Less worked with Kaine to craft the bill.
Derailing well-laid tracks In response to a series of events that shook the University community last semester, Student Council shifted its focus from day-to-day student concerns to focus on promoting and ensuring student safety. Safety and Wellness Chair Rachel Murphy, a third-year College student, said her committee originally planned to focus on an anti-smoking platform for the fall semester. “We were really committed to looking at making U.Va.
This year’s fraternity rush is expected, by some, to be the safest and most supervised recruitment in recent years. Inter-Fraternity Council President-elect Ben Gorman, a third-year College student, said the negative coverage of Greek life by Rolling Stone and other media outlets has, in fact, led to a slight decrease in rush signups.
The University will begin to accept applications for Resident Advisors in the next two weeks — with Focused Area applications due Jan. 16 and First Year and Upperclass Area applications due Jan. 17. Applicants, who will receive decisions in March, will complete a written application and undergo group and individual interviews to determine who will supervise on-Grounds housing.
Even as administrators and advocates work to promote a dialogue around policy and cultural change moving forward, questions linger about the accuracy of the Rolling Stone account. As Jackie's narrative is dissected, the extent of these "inconsistencies," and the status of the ongoing police investigation, are murky.
In the aftermath of the disappearance and death of second-year College student Hannah Graham, University students, Charlottesville citizens and city officials have found themselves increasingly concerned with personal safety.
A collaborative effort between the University, charity organizations and research groups brought a swath of engaged professors, politicians and aid workers to Grounds last month for a panel to discuss the Islamic State, the violence the organization perpetrates against women and various strategies the international community can employ to alleviate the challenges victims face.
In 2013, 10 percent of University undergraduates went into Consulting Services, --the second most popular industry for students according to the University Career Services First Destinations Report, a report based on survey data of undergraduate plans upon graduation. UCS Director of Employer Relations, David Lapinski, described consulting as a “catch-all” for University undergraduates, attracting those from all schools and areas of study.
