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University will invest in local hospital

By Thomas Madrecki | October 21, 2008

The University Medical Center and Culpeper Regional Hospital are one step closer to a mutually beneficial partnership, officials said, now that the two health institutions? boards have both agreed to a University investment in the hospital totaling $40 million.The deal, which must be reviewed by Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonell prior to being finalized, will greatly benefit the growing Culpeper area as a whole, as well as the hospital?s many patients, Culpeper Regional Hospital spokesperson Abra Hogarth said.

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Investigators serve dining hot-spots with violations

By Alexandra Hemenway and Alex Foreman | October 21, 2008

Throughout the past year, a number of dining establishments frequented by University students and other community members have been cited for health code violations.Jeff McDaniel, environmental health manager for the Thomas Jefferson Health District, said commonwealth health inspectors show up unannounced at restaurants to get a genuine idea of day-to-day operations and procedures.

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U.Va. takes part in book preservation initiative

By Tom Christensen | October 21, 2008

The University recently announced a partnership with HathiTrust, an organization that collects digitally preserved content from university libraries.Several other schools have already partnered with HathiTrust, including the University of Michigan, which leads the initiative, according to the HathiTrust Web site.

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E-mail scam targets U.Va. users

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 21, 2008

University students and staff have been specifically targeted in an e-mail phishing scam asking users to provide their University usernames and passwords, said Shirley Payne, Information Technology and Communication office director for security coordination and policy.

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Health System restricts gifts for employees

By Kelly Morenus | October 20, 2008

Employees of the University Medical Center and Medical School are no longer permitted to receive gifts from companies that do business with the University Health System, according to a new University policy.Steve Wasserman, Medical School assistant dean for research, said the policy is designed to eliminate financial conflicts of interest for employees and to ?create an environment in which patients, funding agencies and the general public are convinced that there are no external influences on what you are doing in the various missions you are fulfilling for the University.?Wasserman said pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, among others, in the past would offer gifts such as pens, notepads and tote bags to employees.

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Student-athlete graduation rate increases

By Dalia Mortada | October 20, 2008

Student-athletes nationwide are graduating at a higher rate than ever, according to a recent study released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.The NCAA found that student-athletes who enrolled in college between 1998 and 2001 graduated at an average rate of 78 percent, NCAA spokesperson Erik Christianson said.

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University explores virtual computing

By Brandon Ly | October 20, 2008

In today?s world of budget cuts and environmental concerns, colleges and universities are becoming increasingly interested in implementing new technologies that are environmentally friendly and financially viable.

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Nicotine dependency linked to bitter tastes

By Prateek Vasireddy | October 20, 2008

University research suggests individuals with greater sensitivity to bitter tastes are less likely to develop a dependence on nicotine than those with a lower sensitivity to such tastes.?If a person is a [sensitive] taster, then that person is less likely to become a smoker,? said lead investigator Ming Li, professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences.

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Honor approves new bylaw

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 20, 2008

The Honor Committee approved a bylaw last night that gives the Committee more jurisdiction over honor offenses that occur in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.The bylaw allows the Committee to apply some or all of its standard procedures to investigate honor allegations that originate from all SCPS courses, including ones offered online.According to the old bylaw, SCPS cases were to be investigated by the regional director of the SCPS location in which an offense took place.

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Swapping stock options for service

By Stephanie Kassab | October 20, 2008

Some industries are facing significant job cuts that will result in fewer entry-level positions for the graduating Class of 2009 because the United States economy is ?going to slow down,? Commerce Prof.

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University seeks to expand cyber security awareness on Grounds

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 17, 2008

In light of several incidents of computer theft and other issues, the University?s Department of Information Technology and Communication Security and Policy Office will host a series of events and implement a number of new initiatives aiming to increase awareness about cyber security issues on Grounds.Shirley Payne, vice president and chief information officer, noted that her department?s efforts to increase such awareness go on throughout the year, but that this month, National Cyber Security Month, in particular offers her office increased opportunities to do this.Payne said many of the scheduled events, including an IT professionals conference Oct.

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Correction

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 17, 2008

The Thursday, Oct. 12 news article ?Palin rally puts focus on national economy? quoted University Democrats Communications Coordinator Michael Feuerstein as saying, presidential candidate Barack Obama ?exercised that judgment in 2002 when he came out opposing Iraq, predicting the indeterminate cause and length the war would bring.? Feuerstein actually said Obama ?exercised that judgment in 2002 when he came out opposing Iraq, predicting the indeterminate costs and length the war would bring.? The Cavalier Daily regrets the error.

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Libertarian U.S. senate candidate visits U.Va.

By Emily Poe | October 17, 2008

U.S. Senate candidate William Redpath, the current Libertarian National Committee chairman, spoke yesterday about his ambitions and goals for the country if elected, primarily those regarding national security, social security and public education.

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