Rising third-year College student Shannon Crouse, 27, passed away in early August, most likely as a result of natural causes resulting from a pre-existing medical condition.
In the business world, everyone is looking for the next ?IT? thing. But for students enrolled in the Commerce School master?s program in management of information technology, that desire may be within reach.
More than 100 college and university presidents across the nation have signed a statement claiming
University Transit Service recently introduced new signs at bus stops across Grounds that could allow riders to better estimate their wait time.
The University athletic department recently banned the use of signs at sporting events, including during the upcoming football season, in order to promote a more sportsman-like atmosphere on Grounds.
Jennifer Merritt, a former Education School faculty research associate, was appointed director of mentoring and diversity for the University?s Women?s Center this summer.Merritt was selected
Despite having eliminated the early decision option for students applying to the University in order to attract low-income students, the Office of Admissions reported only a small increase in the number of incoming first-year students considered low-income.As of early August, the Class of 2012 had 185 enrolled low-income students, which is five more than the Class of 2011, and according to Associate Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts, a ?handful? more than the average number of low-income students in a class.?We certainly hoped to see a much greater change,? Dean of Admissions John Blackburn said.
This fall, Student Council plans to unveil and implement a number of projects developed this summer, including off-Grounds safety measures and the new University Unity Project.President Matt Schrimper said Council has been working on ?safety initiatives that empower students to take ownership of their own safety in off-Grounds areas.? This includes expanding the options students have as they travel to and from Grounds late at night, working with students and their landlords to improve off-Grounds lighting and better educating students about their personal safety.
The National Wildlife Federation?s Campus Environment Report Card recently revealed that although the University is not ranked as one of the top environmentally friendly schools nationally, it leads the commonwealth in its effort to support environmental sustainability.According to Mary Burnette, NWF associate director of communications, the report card was the final result of the NWF?s sustainability and environmental performance survey, which measured participating schools? progress in terms of environmental operations, such as energy and water conservation, as well as institutions? efforts to educate students about environmental issues.The goal of the survey was to ?asses to see what progress has been made and review areas that need the most improvement? since the NWF last completed this report in 2001, Burnette said.
Tailgates will once again be allowed to take place on the Lawn before football games this fall, Lawn residents were informed today.After removing the privilege last year, the University is allowing the tradition to continue this fall, but with some modifications.According to Lawn resident Jason Moran, residents will have to inform Lawn head resident Christian West if more than 17 people will be attending their tailgate.
The Board of Visitors approved an undergraduate in-state tuition increase of 9.9 percent and a 6.6-percent increase for out-of-state students for the 2008-09 school year in late April in order to compensate for state budget cuts and to support the funding needs of AccessUVa, according to Melody Bianchetto, assistant vice president for budget and financial planning. A Virginia resident will now pay $7,498 for tuition, which includes educational and general fees but excludes student activity and auxiliary fees.
Later this summer, thousands of miles from the University students he feeds on a daily basis, Steve Biery, Observatory Hill Dining Hall executive chef, will be helping to cook up almost a thousand recipes for hungry media representatives and others attending the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing, China. As of early July, Biery will be putting his cooking skills to the test in a media tent in preparation for the Games.
Through a program the Provost's Office is currently developing, students interested in public service could soon formally follow the example of the University's founder by pursuing the "Jefferson Track." The University's Board of Visitors approved the initial plans for the program -- which would take an academic approach to public service -- at this month's meeting, said Megan Raymond, acting director of University Outreach. Students from many fields of study could participate in the interdisciplinary program, according to Milton Adams, University vice provost for academic programs. "Almost any field, from engineering to architecture to religious studies, could have a part of this," Adams said. A new perspective The Jefferson Track is meant to offer a unique perspective on the University experience by bringing student interests into the classroom.
Two former University students who pled guilty in April to abduction with the intent to gain pecuniary benefit were sentenced June 6 to serve at least four years in the Virginia penitentiary system, according to Asst.
In an open Honor trial July 20, rising third-year Architecture student Emily Bauer was acquitted of charges of cheating and lying during her fall 2007 "Introduction To Design" ARCH 201 course. The class, taught by Prof.
When a small café known for its healthy food opens a bar, a gritty pool hall goes upscale to become a gourmet hamburger joint and an independent record store may make way for a national pharmacy, it is just another year on the Corner.
The University's Board of Visitors recently approved an operating budget of $2.2 billion for the 2008-09 fiscal year, a 5.4-percent increase from last year's budget. The operational budget includes three components: the academic division, the University Medical Center and the College at Wise.
After nearly 25 years as the University of Virginia's head gatekeeper, John Blackburn, dean of undergraduate admissions, will retire at the end of the 2008-09 academic year. Yet, when he was a student attending Western Maryland College, Blackburn never thought he would spend nearly his entire working life in an undergraduate environment. "When I was in college, I didn't even think of jobs in college [aside from faculty positions] as real work," Blackburn said.
Two male University students were victims of assault during a home invasion Wednesday, June 25 at about 3:30 a.m. Charlottesville Police Sgt.
As about 3,000 admitted students prepare to swarm the University for Days on the Lawn, the University is reflecting on the impact of eliminating early decision admissions. Associate Dean of Admissions Gregory Roberts said the elimination of early decision admissions significantly changed the admissions process compared to last year, when of 6,273 admissions offers given, 965 -- or about one-third -- were awarded to early decision applicants. Roberts said the University offered admission to 6,600 students of the 18,579 who applied this year and placed 3,242 applicants on the waiting list.
