The recent high-profile, on-Grounds burglaries, incidents near the Corner and the murder of University alumna Jayne McGowan have increased awareness about crime in the University area, prompting student concern and leading University and Charlottesville officials to address the issue. According to University Police Lieut.
Rain showers are predicted for Sunday and Monday, but this rainfall will not quench the parched City of Charlottesville, according to Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority. The Albemarle County drought warning issued Aug.
Former Gov. Jim Gilmore (R) announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Republican Sen.
Student Council approved the creation of three new Contracted Independent Organizations last night: Business World, Hoos For Beta and The Celtic Dance Society.
The Information Technology and Communication Office is working to address complications with the University's Central Mail Service, which began Monday evening and continued yesterday. Some students tried to log into their WebMail accounts and were told their passwords were incorrect, even though the passwords were correct.
Future soldiers could one day drive humvee-like vehicles featuring ballistic armor manufactured from an advanced material created in the University materials science and engineering department.
Though University students are used to Orange Fever, they may soon see the spread of a new color: green. Last week, the Student Council Environmental Sustainability Committee released its response to the University's environmental goals, which were laid out in the previously released Commission on the Future of the University's report. "The motive for the response was to present the administration with our thoughts on the plan for U.Va." said Ben Chrisinger, chair of the Student Council Environmental Sustainability Committee.
For most University students and faculty, the Thanksgiving holiday was a time to eat plenty of turkey and pumpkin pie with the family.
The University Cancer Center recently celebrated a milestone in a program aimed to reduce weight loss and improve the quality of life of cancer patients. In the past three years, the program has given about 2,500 cases of free nutritional supplement drinks to radiation oncology patients and achieved success in improved patient care. Radiation Oncology Assoc.
Charlottesville residents and University students can plan to "Dance the Night Away" when Van Halen comes to John Paul Jones Arena Feb.
With the help of Rolls-Royce, University Engineering and Commerce students will enjoy new opportunities from a partnership that is part of the company's statewide investment in the aerospace industry, Gov.
Thanksgiving Break: a time for food, family, friends, relaxation, maybe some work and ... crime? While many members of the University community were enjoying their holiday, several unlawful incidents occurred in the area, including a series of thefts reported in two University dorms and several incidents relating to Saturday's football game. University Police Lt.
This year's abbreviated Thanksgiving Break, shortened from a full week to three days off from classes, has led to complaints from University students.
The Honor Committee's Faculty Advisory Committee and the Diversity Advisory Board updated the Committee on their outreach efforts to faculty and students at last night's meeting. Faculty Advisory Committee Chair Adam Trusner announced the creation of a faculty contact program consisting of faculty members from different schools within the University who will serve as peer advisers to other faculty in their departments.
Most City of Charlottesville voters stayed away from the polls on Election Day, with only about a quarter of registered voters choosing to cast a ballot.
Lawn residents met yesterday afternoon to discuss their role in upholding the standards of the Lawn community with regard to the ban University officials recently placed on Lawn tailgates before the Virginia Tech game.
A report released Friday by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute examined the effectiveness of the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs in educating high school students, citing room for improvement in the areas of history and mathematics. According to the institute's communications director, Jeff Kuhner, the purpose of the study was essentially "to do an overview of the AP and IB programs and see if they deserve the reputation they have in the wider public." Researchers examined four core areas of study: biology, English, mathematics and history, with each area receiving a grade based on courses' content, rigor and clarity.
A resurgence of the "not gay" chant during renditions of the "Good Ol' Song" at home football games has elicited a strong response from students who find the practice offensive. Student response came to a head at the Nov.
Despite updates to the current Virginia Election and Registration Information System, several area registrars have voiced concerns about the system's ability to function adequately. The Help America Vote Act was passed in 2002, requiring states to have an interactive voter database, Charlottesville General Registrar Sheri Iachetta said.
