U.Va. Students United held an open general assembly, entitled Reconstructing Our University, about the different issues present at the University Thursday evening. Issues concerning the Access UVa, the living wage, and the acceptance of undocumented students were discussed.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has taken plans to build a Western Bypass over Route 29 out of consideration. The decision poses questions surrounding the use of land purchased for the project. Many area residents hope VDOT will sell back the right-of-way for the land to members of the community.
Former Sen. Jim Webb was awarded the University’s highest honor at Monticello Thursday from the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. The Foundation works with the University annually to bestow three medals on the men and women who embody Jefferson’s ideal of a strong public life in the areas of law, architecture and citizen leadership.
The University has officially joined the global Rolls-Royce University Technology Centers Network, the two organizations announced Wednesday. The network is made up of “research groups in world class universities identified to develop long-term research and technology programs,” according to a press release. Both Engineering and Commerce students will be involved in research projects and business projects for the company.
The Charlottesville-based Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression announced nine recipients for the 2014 Jefferson Muzzle awards. The awards, according to the group’s website, “draw national attention to abridgments of free speech and press and, at the same time, foster an appreciation for those tenets of the First Amendment.”
Dozens of students joined together Wednesday afternoon to rally against a hate speech group protesting in the Amphitheater, culminating with more than 100 students and spectators collectively singing the “Good Ol’ Song” to drown out the protesters.
In anticipation of University founder Thomas Jefferson’s 271st birthday on Sunday, April 13, the University and Monticello have organized a series of events aimed at celebrating the nation’s third president and author of the Declaration of Independence throughout the week.
Queer & Allied Activism at UVA hosted an event Wednesday titled “Queering Spaces” to discuss hate crimes at the University as a part of LGBTQ Pride Week.
The OpenGrounds studio on the Corner will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide this week by hosting a series of events which aim to focus on a reconciliation of the events which occurred — not a reliving of them.
The Seriatim Journal and CommonCents co-sponsored a debate at the Miller Center Wednesday afternoon concerning the national debt and the budget deficit.
The hour began with a conversation moderated by Sabato. Chafee who has identified as a Republican, an Independent and a Democrat spoke of political polarization around the country.
Celebration of the humanities is in full force at the University with Humanities Week 2014. The events began last Saturday and will run until Friday night.
Randall Moorman, a cardiologist and professor of medicine, physiology, and biomedical engineering at the University, was honored as the 2014 Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year Tuesday, recognizing his work on early diagnosis of infection in premature infants.
Student Council hit the ground running Tuesday evening with their second meeting of the term. The council began work on new projects, including getting buses for this year’s Foxfield races. Since UTS will be unable to provide buses for this year, Student Council has reached out to a bus company in Raleigh and will be promoting a similar system to previous years, but run through the Council.
The University recently ranked number one on a list rankings schools for their dollar-for-dollar investment value. Graduates from more than 800 universities and colleges across the country were included in the study, sponsored by the research firm PayScale.
Saturday marked the beginning of Pride Week 2014, hosted by the University LGBTQ Center. The showcase runs through Friday and features 11 events celebrating the diverse aspects of the queer community. “It’s easy to get caught up in LGB [lesbian, gay, bisexual] programs and events throughout the year.
Bloomberg Businessweek’s national rankings of undergraduate business schools listed the Commerce School as second-best in the country. The top spot went to the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.
Charlottesville may soon see a large increase in cigarette taxes. City Council convened to discuss the controversial tax, along with the annual budget and appropriations process.
A coalition of concerned students and alumni will host an open forum this Thursday in Wilson Hall to discuss pressing issues facing the University. The event aims to transform the energy from online campaigns SpeakUpUVa and #WeAreAllUVA into definitive action and structural change, ultimately making the University a more enjoyable and accessible community.
A University student was forcibly robbed near Humphreys House this Saturday at approximately 5:40 am by an unidentified suspect.
