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Paige Deesnyder selected for

By Bethel Habte | April 15, 2009

Third-year Education student Paige Deelsynder never applied to live on the Lawn, but that is one reason why she was selected to live in the Gus Blagden, or ?good guy? room on the West Lawn next year.?This room is reserved for a person who does not seek the prestige of the Lawn but earns it through the effects of their virtuous life on other people,? said third-year College student Kira Busch in her letter nominating Deelsnyder.

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Medical Center sees decrease in patient admittance in 2009

By Katie Bo Williams | April 15, 2009

Although the Medical Center saw a 4.5 percent drop in patient admissions since January for the 2009 fiscal year, its revenue stream is still on pace to surpass the previous fiscal year?s.Larry Fitzgerald, the Health System?s chief financial and business development officer, said because of the economic situation, most hospitals across the nation are generating lesser revenue compared to previous years.?It is my impression that virtually all academic health centers and virtually all hospitals are experiencing activity in their hospitals that is less than it was in previous years as the result of the economic recession, high unemployment, individuals losing their heath insurance benefits, and individuals being resistant to paying co-insurance deductible amounts,? he said.

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Foundation awards fellowships to five University faculty members

By Kevin Mead | April 14, 2009

The Guggenheim Foundation awarded fellowships to five University faculty members Wednesday.?To me, our faculty receiving five Guggenheim awards in one year is an indication of the depth and breadth of scholarship here at U.Va,? University Provost Arthur Garson stated in a University press release.

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Candlelight vigil raises sexual assault awareness

By Emily Poe | April 10, 2009

Take Back the Night held its annual vigil in the Amphitheater last night in a culmination of Take Back the Night Week, which aims to raise awareness about sexual assault in the University community.?The main goals are raising awareness and helping survivors to heal,? Vigil Chair Jenny Anderson said.At the vigil, survivors were able to speak out about their experiences anonymously, while fellow students and community members sat in support in the Amphitheater, many holding candles.

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Officials propose railroad service connecting Crozet, Charlottesville

By Kate Colwell | April 10, 2009

Members of Charlottesville City Council, Albemarle Board of Supervisors and Metropolitan Planning Organization are working to obtain funding for a proposed railroad project that would link Charlottesville with Crozet.Ann Mallek, vice chairman of the Board of Supervisors, said the idea for a train connection stemmed from an ongoing conversation throughout the past several years with John Pfaltz, a member of the technology committee for the MPO and research professor for the University.

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LSA forms to represent community

By Katie Bo Williams | April 10, 2009

La Alianza and the Latino Student Union, the two major Latino community organizations at the University, are in the process of merging into a single student group, the Latino Student Alliance.The new organization will keep the structure of La Alianza, which serves as a coalition of the presidents and representatives of various Latino student organizations on Grounds.

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ARRA funds may reduce tuition hikes

By Katherine Raichlen | April 9, 2009

With aid from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act federal stimulus package, the Virginia General Assembly?s revised budget will provide the University with $10.7 million, helping offset Governor Tim Kaine?s recommended $23.1 million general fund cut, University spokesperson Carol Wood said.

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Faculty Senate drafts open-access program

By Jane Ma | April 9, 2009

The Faculty Senate Task Force on Scholarly Publication and Authors? Rights presented a draft resolution yesterday that would grant the University open access to scholarly articles written by faculty members.As part of the provision, faculty members will have to provide the Provost?s Office with an electronic peer-review manuscript version of their articles.

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UCS aims to reach more students in light of economy

By Prateek Vasireddy | April 8, 2009

Because of the recession, University Career Services and the Alumni Association?s Career Services are attempting to reach out more to University students and alumni through new programs and strategies.Alumni Career Services, which serves clients who graduated from the University more than six months ago, reported that the number of clients seeking help with resumes and interviews increased by 20 percent since last year, said Tom Folders, a representative of Alumni Career Services and president of the University?s Alumni Association, who presented at Friday?s Board of Visitors meeting.

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StudCo plans to cut spending, improve publicity in new term

By Jane Ma | April 8, 2009

As Student Council continues recruiting members for each of its many committees, Council President John Nelson cited cutting costs and increasing publicity and transparency as some of Council?s goals for its 2009-10 term.Nelson said cutting internal costs has been an ongoing goal and will remain a focus.?We?re very careful in having Amanda [Jenkins], our Chief Financial Officer, and Ben [Chrisinger], our Chief of Staff, look at committee funds ... before they spend so that there aren?t any outrageous expenditures,? Nelson said.Additionally, Nelson plans to cut costs by downsizing the annual Council retreat and holding it in Charlottesville.

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Admissions office hopes to enroll VCCS students

By Kate Colwell | April 8, 2009

The admissions office continues to work alongside the Virginia Community College System to welcome transfer students, expecting a possible rise in the number of transfer applications because of the recent economic downturn.?We have seen a slight but steady increase in applications the last few years,? Admissions Dean Greg Roberts said.

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