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YDSA at U.Va. received multiple emails from deans with reminders about restrictions before a die-in protest several weeks ago.

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Virginia Student Power Network hosts press conference on ‘disastrous’ reopening of state colleges and universities

By Luke Stone | September 15, 2020

For schools to reopen responsibly in the spring, representatives of the VSPN said that at the very least, large, public universities should have the same resources that smaller liberal arts schools do now, including twice weekly testing, mandatory social distancing and strictly enforced policies around residence hall guests.

The U.Va. hospital saw three new COVID-19 hospitalizations yesterday.

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U.Va. reports 369 positive COVID-19 cases in the community, 321 of which are students

By Sydney Herzog | September 14, 2020

The U.Va. hospital saw three new COVID-19 hospitalizations yesterday.

At Friday's meeting, University President Jim Ryan described the University's reopening so far and Director of Athletics Carla Williams provided an update on student athletes' return to Grounds.

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President Ryan updates Board of Visitors on the University’s reopening

By Eva Surovell | September 14, 2020

University President Jim Ryan described the University's reopening as "so far, so good."

In addition to testing, UVA Health has also worked with community organizations to provide support services such as providing PPE and food boxes as well as dissemination of informational resources and handouts.

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BOV Health System Board discusses progress with community COVID testing and shares School of Nursing report

By Maryann Xue | September 14, 2020

Dr Reid Adams, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer Adams provided updates on the contributions of UVA Health to the community.

The removal was livestreamed on Albermarle County's official Twitter page.

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Albemarle County removes statue of Confederate soldier ‘Johnny Reb’

By Ali Sullivan | September 12, 2020

Religious Studies Prof. Jalane Schmidt, a community activist who leads walking tours of local Confederate monuments, said the County’s decision to remove Johnny Reb “shows a real shift in public knowledge and understanding.”

Despite the potential risks of returning, many students have been anticipating their experience in Charlottesville.

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Students, faculty, community members react to the University’s decision to hold in-person classes

By Sydney Herzog | September 11, 2020

Though some student organizations and community members are dissatisfied with the University's decision to hold in-person classes, some first-years are excited to experience college life.

The Board of Visitors approved resolutions to remove the George Rogers Clark statue, contextualize the statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Rotunda, rededicate or remove the Whispering Wall, rename the Curry School and rename Withers-Brown Hall.

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U.Va. Board of Visitors votes to contextualize Thomas Jefferson statue, remove George Rogers Clark statue

By Eva Surovell | September 11, 2020

The Board of Visitors approved resolutions to remove the George Rogers Clark statue, contextualize the statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Rotunda, rededicate or remove the Whispering Wall, rename the Curry School and rename Withers-Brown Hall.

The numbers only include those who have been tested through Student Health and Wellness or a University clinic.

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U.Va. reports largest daily increase in positive COVID-19 cases as total rises to 321

By Leigh Bierman | September 11, 2020

Eight percent of the University’s roughly 1,500 student quarantine beds are occupied. This number includes students in post-travel quarantine.

The rally occurred in anticipation of the Board of Visitors’ Friday discussion on Racial Equity Task Force recommendations (Photos by Jenn Brice & Jacquelyn Kim | The Cavalier Daily)

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Demonstrators call for replacing George Rogers Clark monument, consultation with Native stakeholders

By Jenn Brice and Jacquelyn Kim | September 11, 2020

The Board is scheduled to discuss the historic landscape during Friday's full board meeting, as well as the Racial Equity Task Force report submitted to President Ryan in August.

With students returned to Grounds and classes underway, President Ryan told The Cavalier Daily he is "cautiously optimistic" that the University will not have to halt in-person learning.

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President Ryan reflects on return to Grounds

By Nik Popli , Ali Sullivan , Jenn Brice and Jacquelyn Kim | September 10, 2020

Just over two weeks into the academic year, Ryan says he is “cautiously optimistic” that the University will not have to send students home mid-semester because of the University’s increased testing capacity and additional isolation and quarantine space.

Many first-years, mostly masked, flocked outdoors after reaching Grounds.

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In search of the ‘college experience’: First-year students discuss move into dorms

By Ali Sullivan | September 9, 2020

Still, packed dining halls and bustling Corner restaurants over the move-in weekend leave some upperclassmen and community members fearful of the skyrocketing COVID-19 numbers that forced JMU and UNC back online.

The Honor Committee recommends that professors be as clear as possible in their syllabus with what the expectations are

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Professors seek information on students using online services for assignments

By Sydney Herzog | September 9, 2020

According to Physics Prof. Craig Dukes, his main reason for following up on the Chegg posts is to preserve equity among his students and eliminate unfair advantages.

The University’s dashboard, which updates around 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, displays the percentage of quarantine and isolation beds that are occupied.

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An examination of U.Va.’s COVID-19 Dashboard: What it does and what metrics it lacks

By Zach Rosenthal and Leigh Bierman | September 8, 2020

The dashboards from Virginia Tech, William and Mary, James Madison University, George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth university all report the percentage of positive test results in their community. The University of Virginia does not.

These numbers do not include pre-arrival testing, which all students returning to Grounds this semester are required to complete

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U.Va. reports 231 total COVID-19 cases in the community, 190 of which are students

By Sydney Herzog | September 8, 2020

Two students tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday, five on Sunday and four on Monday. The Student Health and Wellness Center is only open for four hours on Saturday.

U.Va.’s dashboard currently advertises a 17-hour wait time for test results.

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Students share mixed experiences getting COVID-19 tests from Student Health

By Zach Rosenthal | September 7, 2020

In an announcement sent to students July 16 about U.Va’s COVID-19 public health plans, the University stated that students would be able to receive one asymptomatic test every 60 days. The LetsGetChecked pre-arrival testing currently counts as one of the asymptomatic tests provided to students.

U.Va. IT does not currently know the root cause of the outage.

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Monday morning Collab outage leaves students unable to access coursework, classes

By Ali Sullivan | September 7, 2020

Students were unable to access the University’s online course management and collaboration system — UVACollab — Monday due to an outage on the site.

The group of RAs compiled their concerns, both those relevant to the unique circumstances amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic and also those which have been common grievances among RAs for many years.

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‘A quintessential example of trying to operate business as usual’: RAs call upon the University to address urgent safety concerns and provide necessary resources amid pandemic

By Jacquelyn Kim | September 7, 2020

The COVID-19 and safety-related demands include financial compensation and hazard pay, adequate personal protective equipment and risk reduction, revised and clearly articulated policing and COVID-19 guidelines, provisions for food security and housing stability and revised financial aid policies for resident staff.

A “Die-In” demonstration was held on the Lawn Wednesday to protest the University’s decision to proceed with in-person classes, which are scheduled to begin Tuesday.

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U.Va. reports 201 total cases in the community, of which 161 are students

By Maryann Xue | September 5, 2020

While isolation rooms remain empty, six percent of quarantine rooms have been occupied, a one percent increase from last week.

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through asymptomatic individuals, the University plans to notify anywhere from 50 to 150 students daily that they are required to provide samples.

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U.Va. announces new population testing procedures, development of rapid saliva test

By Eva Surovell | September 5, 2020

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through asymptomatic individuals, the University plans to notify anywhere from 50 to 150 students daily that they are required to provide samples.

Some Resident Advisors are concerned about the balance between fulfilling their responsibilities as advisors and keeping themselves safe.

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‘It’s a ticking time bomb’: Students consider the decision to return to on-Grounds housing

By Patrick Roney | September 3, 2020

Current guidelines include having 15 people or less at all gatherings, both inside and outside, wearing face masks at all times except when alone or with roommates and maintaining six feet of social distancing whenever possible.

Virginia Student Power Network hosts press conference on ‘disastrous’ reopening of state colleges and universities

U.Va. reports 369 positive COVID-19 cases in the community, 321 of which are students

President Ryan updates Board of Visitors on the University’s reopening

BOV Health System Board discusses progress with community COVID testing and shares School of Nursing report

Albemarle County removes statue of Confederate soldier ‘Johnny Reb’

Students, faculty, community members react to the University’s decision to hold in-person classes

U.Va. Board of Visitors votes to contextualize Thomas Jefferson statue, remove George Rogers Clark statue

U.Va. reports largest daily increase in positive COVID-19 cases as total rises to 321

Demonstrators call for replacing George Rogers Clark monument, consultation with Native stakeholders

President Ryan reflects on return to Grounds

In search of the ‘college experience’: First-year students discuss move into dorms

Professors seek information on students using online services for assignments

An examination of U.Va.’s COVID-19 Dashboard: What it does and what metrics it lacks

U.Va. reports 231 total COVID-19 cases in the community, 190 of which are students

Students share mixed experiences getting COVID-19 tests from Student Health

Monday morning Collab outage leaves students unable to access coursework, classes

‘A quintessential example of trying to operate business as usual’: RAs call upon the University to address urgent safety concerns and provide necessary resources amid pandemic

U.Va. reports 201 total cases in the community, of which 161 are students

U.Va. announces new population testing procedures, development of rapid saliva test

‘It’s a ticking time bomb’: Students consider the decision to return to on-Grounds housing

U.Va. receives another record-breaking number of Early Decision applications

Scott Beardsley appointed U.Va.'s 10th president

U.Va. leaders react to Beardsley’s presidential appointment

Beardsley’s appointment as president sees largely negative reception from state leaders

U.Va. Board of Visitors engaged outside counsel three days prior to Ryan’s resignation

Amid protests, Beardsley called for unity at Friday’s Board meeting

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