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Fire sends three to hospital

A fire early yesterday morning on Lewis Mountain Road left two people in critical condition and a University alumnus in fair condition. All three victims were taken to University Hospital, according to Charlottesville spokesperson Ric Barrick. The first fire engines arrived at 2015 Lewis Mountain Road three minutes after the fire department received the call at 3:46 a.m., said David Hartman, Charlottesville Fire Department battalion chief. "The initial report from the scene indicated that everyone was out of the home," Hartman said.

Construction set to begin on O-Hill residence hall

Contractors for the new Observatory Hill Residence Hall officially received permission Friday to begin construction, according to Wendy Steesy, senior project manager of University Facilities Management. C.

Students report subletting scam

A University student recently fell victim to an e-mail scam, losing several thousand dollars after being deceived by a false subletting opportunity. Second-year College student Shelina Merchant posted on Web sites such as HooHasIt.com and ongrounds.com because she was looking to sublet her apartment over the summer.

Prof. shares addiction research in HBO special

Bankole Johnson, University chair of psychiatric medicine, discussed his development of a drug that helps people overcome addictions in HBO's documentary "Addiction," which aired last night. "The drug, topiramate, reduces the level of dopamine, which is central to pleasurable affects of alcohol and drugs," Johnson said in an interview yesterday with The Cavalier Daily. According to Johnson, no other medical drug has been developed that is as effective as topiramate, which usually helps stop addictions in six to 10 weeks. The drug is also being tested as a possible tool to counteract nicotine addiction.

Panel recounts historic interracial marriage case

Forty years after the United States Supreme Court declared Virginia's prohibition of interracial marriage unconstitutional, community members revisited the Loving v.

Center proposes solutions for aging rural population

Researchers at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service propose increasing economic opportunities for recent college graduates as a way for employers in rural areas could address the potentially problematic aging rural population.

VQR receives national award nominations

The Virginia Quarterly Review, a national journal of literature and discussion, recently received two nominations for National Magazine Awards in the categories of fiction writing and general excellence for magazines with circulation under 100,000. According to VQR Editor Ted Genoways, the magazine received six nominations last year: One was received in the category of general excellence, two in fiction, two in essays and one in review and criticism. Genoways, however, said he is not discouraged by the decrease in nominations this year. "We're just glad that we still have the two nominations," Genoways said.

Beebe to serve 18 months

Judge Edward Hogshire sentenced former University student William Beebe to 18 months of jail time yesterday for the aggravated sexual battery of College alumnae Elizabeth Seccuro.

ISLAM Awareness Week begins with lecture

National diversity officers group names Harvey president

William Harvey, University vice president and chief officer for diversity and equity, was recently appointed president of the newly founded National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.

StudCo curriculum survey aims to gauge views on internationalization

Student Council introduced a survey about the internationalization of the University curriculum this week to gauge student interest in de-Westernized programs and to discover whether or not current offerings have met demand. The survey "will help us better target our valuable resources," said Leigh Grossman, vice provost for international affairs.

U.Va. report assesses environmental interest

The University's Office of the Architect recently released a report that reflected interest among University faculty, staff and students in creating a more environmentally friendly community.

Groups host debate on women's studies

The non-profit Intercollegiate Studies Institute brought the national Cicero's Podium lecture series to Newcomb Ballroom last night to host a debate about the role of women's studies programs on college campuses nationwide. The debate, titled "Are We Getting it Right?," was cosponsored by the Network of Enlightened Women, Feminism is for Everyone, the College Republicans, The Virginia Advocate, the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society and the Washington Literary Society and Debating Union. Feminist author and activist Amy Richards began the debate by expressing her support for the creation of women's studies programs on college campuses, claiming the programs serve as a means of broadening students' perspectives and raising awareness about women's concerns. Conservative author Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse countered Richards' support of women's studies programs, calling for increased emphasis on men's roles in society given the high rate of male suicide. "I will argue that there is no legitimate reason why the taxpayers of Virginia should support an academic department devoted solely to the study of women," Morse said.

Bill to remove donation info from Web

A bill recently passed by the General Assembly will remove University financial information concerning private endowment funds from a state auditing Web site if signed into law by Gov.

Two referenda cause confusion

By Thomas Madrecki and Archie Raval Cavalier Daily Staff Writers Following spring elections, two referenda on the ballot have sparked concern that remains unresolved, one dealing with Honor Committee representation and the other with an error in voting on the Arts & Sciences Council constitutional changes.

Correction

Yesterday's article "Law school names new Law & Business director" incorrectly stated that the Law & Business program awards students both a JD and MBA degree in four years.

E-school announces partnership with CVCC

The Engineering School recently created a program with Central Virginia Community College that will allow certain CVCC students to go on to earn a bachelor's degree in engineering science from the University without having to leave the Lynchburg area. The program, Providing Undergraduate Connections to Engineering Education, is set to start this year, meaning that students would begin coursework in conjunction with the University in 2009. James Groves, assistant dean for research and outreach in the Engineering School, said students will complete two years of study at CVCC to earn an associate's degree in engineering, the equivalent of two years in engineering here at the University.

StudCo discusses concern over amendment

Student Council passed a resolution last night to encourage the creation of a CIO to coordinate neighborhood watches in off-Ground areas and also discussed concerns stemming from the recently approved amendments to its constitution. "The resolution throws Student Council's support behind the idea of creating a neighborhood watch system in the off-Grounds areas of JPA, Lewis Mountain and Barracks/Rugby," said College rep.

Student reports attempted robbery on Grounds

An attempted robbery occurred last Thursday in the T-3 lot near Olson Hall on Stadium Road, according to University Police Chief Michael Gibson. According to a safety alert released by the University, the confrontation took place just after 8:30 p.m.