At a special meeting on December 21, 2006, the Regents of the University of California approved the appointment of University Provost Gene Block to the position of chancellor of the University of California--Los Angeles.
The University Judiciary Committee has charged one student in connection with an investigation into an incident of racial harassment reported by a Resident Advisor in Page House, a first-year dormitory.
At a special meeting on Thursday, the Regents of the University of California approved the appointment of University Provost Gene Block to the position of chancellor of the University of California
Earlier this semester, several students fell victim to various forms of crime on and off Grounds.
As the semester comes to a close, the search for a new dean of the University's College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is just beginning.
This year's January Term will begin Jan. 2 with eight new courses, four new study abroad programs and high enrollment. The initial registration period lasted from Nov.
Student Council will hold its last meeting of the calendar year next Tuesday in which Council members say they plan to carry over several projects and ideas implemented this fall into the spring semester. Council Executive Vice President Nicholas Jordan said he thought Council has improved from past years. "People are getting to know each other better," Jordan said, citing changes such as having committee chairs and representatives sit together at weekly meetings.
The M.V. Explorer will have a new scholastic captain at the helm for the fall 2007 voyage of Semester at Sea: Materials Science Prof.
A newly released study on employment trends shows the job market continuing to expand for 2007 graduates. The report, released by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University, includes data compiled from 864 companies. The data indicate a definite increase in hiring by employers, CERI Research Director Philip Gardner explained. "We're expecting about five percent on top of last year's market," Gardner said.
The U.S. Department of Education has agreed to consider amending the regulations governing repayment of student loans.
Faculty diversity, the University's libraries and state-enforced textbook cost restrictions were the main topics of discussion at the last Faculty Senate meeting of the semester yesterday. In his report, University President John T.
University psychology professor Dr. Judy DeLoache was named fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science last week.
Gov. Tim Kaine recently announced the appointment of 37 members to his Commission on Sexual Violence in an effort to review and improve the Commonwealth's ability to treat and prevent violent sexual offenses. "The Commonwealth has made considerable progress in the management of sexually violent predators," Kaine said in a news release.
The Honor Committee recently released a comprehensive survey asking the University teaching faculty about their feelings toward the honor system.
Charlottesville was recently ranked number three in the 2006 Digital Cities Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government, which composed a list of the top 10 digital cities in America. The city of Charlottesville spokesman Ric Barrick said the city was judged on its ability to use technology to better inform local citizens.
Presidents of the four Greek councils gathered last night to participate in a forum sponsored by Student Council Diversity Initiatives addressing inter-council relations. The leaders of the Inter-Fraternity Council, Inter-Sorority Council, Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council discussed topics ranging from how to improve mandatory diversity-related programs for members to whether the existence of four separate councils fosters self-segregation at the University. Ryan McElveen, panel moderator and chair of the Diversity Initiatives committee, asked the leaders to consider how the four councils can work together to influence the University community in the way the councils have worked together on philanthropic projects such as Mid-Autumns Carnival. ISC President Massie Payne noted that leaders of the four councils present a "united Greek front" to incoming students and also encourage University students to participate in their social and philanthropic events. Other presidents agreed, noting that their mutual goal is to ensure students feel comfortable taking part in the activities of an organization within any of the four councils. The panel members also agreed that the randomization of first-year housing could benefit their organizations. NPHC President Joyce Adelugba said randomized housing could allow members of organizations within the different councils to interact more and could encourage greater participation in each council's activities. The panel also discussed the issue of increasing diversity on Rugby Road. Incoming MGC President Jovian Ho said organizations within his council "can't dream of" purchasing a house on Rugby Road because small alumni bases limit their financial resources. Adelugba noted that because of younger councils' inability to afford houses on Rugby Road, the organizations within these two councils suffer from a lack of social space and affordable security options for social gatherings. Following a question from an audience member, the panelists discussed the possibility of the creation of a unified Greek council at the University.
Philip Zelikow, counselor to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former executive director of the 9/11 Commission, announced his resignation Monday and said he plans to return to the University.
