My father and I used to stand in the kitchen and talk after he got home from work -- he having the customary after-work cocktail while I paced restlessly.
"How hard is it to be the Pakistan ambassador to the U.S.?" asked Michael Krepon, diplomat scholar of the Office of the Vice President and Provost, in his introduction of Mahmud Ali Durrani, Pakistan's ambassador to the United States. Durrani "is a problem-solver and there's a very big problem today having to deal with the Pakistan-Afghan border," Krepon said. In addition to addressing the problem of militants crossing the Pakistani-Afghan border, Durrani also deals with Pakistan's dispute with India. "You need to have vision and [Durrani] has been very centric in moving India and Pakistan to within shouting distance of being in peace ... [peace is] close and our speaker has been a part of that," Krepon said. Durrani addressed his role as ambassador and shared ideas about the current problems facing his country and how they relate to the world, particularly within the realm of United States-Pakistan relations Tuesday.
By Bailee Barfield Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Students antsy to escape endless piles of schoolwork may find it ironic that this week filled with overwhelming anxiety is one that once welcomed crucial scientific and social advancements as well as the birth of an old childhood literary friend. Students throughout history have sought social outlets for fun and frolic.
Global health is becoming an increas-ingly important factor at the Univer-sity. With partnerships in countries such as Brazil, South Africa, Uganda, Guyana, Tanzania and the Philippines, the University's Center for Global Health collaborates with governments, health organizations and other universities to promote a worldwide healthcare network. "This time is so ripe, because the University is becoming more global in general, and health is so important in those goals," third-year College student Temi Awosogba said. For 28 years, the Center has sought to establish student-faculty mentorships, support resource-limited projects, train international fellows from collaborating institutions in developing nations and to report on leading issues in international health. Informing students about this emerging field is a key aim of the center, according to its Web site.
It's a fact of life. It's the only significant differ-ence between men and women. I can't think of any others, can you?
One annoying thing about college is that the prospect of the future is forever looming upon us, waiting to attack.
I spent this past weekend in a cabin up in the scenic mountains of Boone, N.C. While enjoying nature's splendor, I came to the saddening realization that I will never be the kind of guy who consistently spends weekends in the mountains and camps.
The remnants of another winter weekend are thaw-ing away, and the University is gearing up for mid-terms.
Students read page after page in science and engineering textbooks and complete problem set after problem set -- but what many of them find truly rewarding is seeing the concepts taught in class applied in the real world.
This is a fictional account of one woman's journey. Chinnie Wao was a fourth year at a public university.
The lights dimmed as the dancers walked into the McLeod Hall auditorium, bells jingling around their ankles.
I've got a problem: Famous people keep writing me letters and asking for my help. Maybe Scientology can't solve everything after all.
By Steve Austin Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Billy Joel, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and, of course, the High School Musical concerts have come and gone.
A third-year student and a first-year resident of the IRC, I returned ever begrudgingly to the dining hall after a year of freedom and less-than-free grocery shopping off-Grounds.
Harry Potter: All right, Voldemort, any last words? Voldemort: You haven't seen the last of me, Potter! [Harry reaches back, ready to cast a death spell.
Engineering students finally have a place to grab a snack, get some coffee and catch up on their chemistry homework without walking halfway across Grounds.
The Beatles once sang, "I get by with a little help from my friends." After Yoko, that philosophy didn't hold up so well, but somehow I still have faith.
Sometimes University students need a way to add to the change in their pockets. The solution: Get a job. University students who want both to get away from the University fishbowl and make money sometimes choose to work off Grounds and immerse themselves in areas of Charlottesville beyond the University. Dean of Students Penny Rue said she likes students to work on Grounds because "it allows them to make a deeper connection with the University community," but added that she realizes off-Grounds job opportunities tend to offer higher pay or experience more applicable to life after graduation. Second-year College student Joe Geraghty chose to work at the Gap in Fashion Square mall to earn some extra money. "I needed the money, which was what made me decide to get a job in the first place," Geraghty said.
This week, we honor two of the most revered American figures, Washington and Lincoln, with extraordinary car sales and school holidays.
In celebration of the rumored "E-Week," when engineers have an opportunity to be socially well-adjusted for a week, I've decided to dedicate this article to proofs.
