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Committee expands duties of Honor educators

For Honor Educator Lane Clements, honor is about a bond of trust and acceptance. Recent changes made by the Honor Committee have expanded the role of Honor educators, encouraging Clements and his fellow educators to spread that bond of trust further.According to the Committee?s bylaws, educators? purpose is to assist the Committee and the vice chair for education through planning educational and orientation programs in the community, Committee Chair Jessica Huang explained.

Robbery takes place at sorority house Sunday

A burglary took place at the Delta Delta Delta sorority house Sunday between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., according to Charlottesville Police.Detective Lisa Reeves said it appeared that a male burglar entered through one of the house doors and was able to steal a student?s laptop.

Researchers seek solution to tumor growth

Two University researchers recently obtained exclusive commercial rights to a biotech startup company created to support and commercialize their research in preventing the growth of solid tumors.Since the 1990s, Pharmacology Prof.

Fraternity fall rush participation increases

Recently released fall fraternity bid statistics indicate a increase in the number of bids extended and number of fall rush participants compared to last year.

The Board of Visitors approved start-up funding Friday for six initiatives, four of which have been articulated, generated by the Commission on the Future of the University.

BOV defers discussion on salary increases

As a result of uncertainty surrounding the commonwealth?s current economic situation, the University?s Board of Visitors decided last week to defer action on the issue of supplementing faculty salaries beyond the 2-percent increase called for in the current commonwealth budget.For the past five years, according to Leonard Sandridge, University executive vice president and chief operating officer, the Board has augmented salary increases from the commonwealth.

StudCo presents leasing ideas to city officials

In an attempt to benefit students who are considering living off Grounds, Student Council presented a proposal for an ordinance to Charlottesville City Council last night that would mandate a certain period of time between when a lease begins and when a landlord could begin advertising the same unit for the next cycle of leasing.Colin Hood, Student Council?s representative to City Council, told City Council that the leasing process begins ?closer and closer to the onset of the academic year? each year, causing students a great deal of stress at an inconvenient time.

University ranked 53rd in annual sexual health report

The University ranked 53rd out of 139 schools on the 2008 Trojan Sexual Health Report Card, an annual survey of U.S.

Wachovia Bank limits colleges

Wachovia Bank limited the access of nearly 1,000 colleges to a short-term investment fund last week, prompting concerns that the credit crisis will have a significant impact on higher education.

Honor considers SCPS bylaw change

The Honor Committee discussed amending a bylaw that could potentially allow the Committee to investigate School of Continuing and Professional Studies cases that do not originate in Charlottesville at last night?s meeting.Currently, the Committee?s bylaws read that cases reported against SCPS students will be investigated by the regional director who is trained to conduct honor investigations.

BOV approves plans for four new dormitories

The University Board of Visitors recently approved the construction of four new dorms in the Alderman Road residence area as part of the plan for renovating the entire area.According to Richard Kovatch, University associate vice president for Business Operations, the University intends to replace 11 of the 13 residence halls that comprise the Alderman Road area.

Potential voters fail to fill out forms correctly

For several weeks, volunteers on Grounds have been working to register students to vote prior to this evening?s deadline.

Student Council to offer grants to student, community groups

Within the next few weeks, Student Council will award grants of up to $500 to student and Charlottesville community groups as part of the University Unity Project to increase student interaction within the Charlottesville community, Student Council President Matt Schrimper said.

Plans presented to BOV for new recreation center

The Board of Visitors has added the construction of a new recreation center to the University?s plans for long-term major construction projects.Intramural-Recreational Sports Director Mark Fletcher said his department proposed the construction of a 125,000 square foot building, smaller than the Aquatic & Fitness Center but larger than the North Grounds and Slaughter recreational centers.

Traditionally International?

As the movement toward curriculum internationalization continues to gain supporters at the University and other institutions, another educational movement encouraging a return to a traditional education has begun to take root.An October 2007 Student Council report paved the way for recent developments in curriculum internationalization, including steps closer to the first-ever student-initiated major in global development.

Sign ban repealed yesterday

The ban on signs, banners and flags at University sporting events was repealed yesterday in a statement issued by athletic director Craig Littlepage.?The policy prohibiting signs, banners and flags in all U.Va.

Ruffin opens for studio programs

University President John T. Casteen, III dedicated Ruffin Hall, the first building on Grounds to house studio arts programs exclusively, to the late Peter and Adeline Ruffin yesterday afternoon.

StudCo seeks to reduce early leasing pressure

The pressure many University students feel to sign a lease now for housing next year is a significant issue, Student Council President Matt Schrimper said, and as a result, Council is looking into collaborating with Charlottesville City Council and local landlords to bring about reform.Council also hopes to work in conjunction with the University to address concerns about early lease signing, Schrimper said.

Board of Visitors approves exterior restoration of Pavilion X

The University Board of Visitors?s Building and Grounds Committee voted to approve the proposed restoration of Pavilion X and two Lawn rooms in its vicinity yesterday.

Question & Answer: David Breneman, Batten School Director

What is the overall mission of the [Frank] Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy?The mission is to prepare people for public service.