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JPJ events cause parking conflicts at U-Hall

The parking schedule at University Hall is stirring up complaints from students and staff, as crowds attending events at John Paul Jones arena overflow into parking spaces at U-Hall used by University staff and students. With the new arena now attracting artists who draw large audiences, thousands of people and their cars have been overflowing the arena's 1,500 parking spaces.

Couric debuts as CBS evening news anchor

StudCo sets new goals, focuses on initiating change

At its first meeting of the semester yesterday evening, Student Council members emphasized their desire to make tangible contributions to the University community. "Our main focus this year is making a substantive difference" at the University," Council President Darius Nabors said, explaining Council's new emphasis on not only passing legislation, but putting it into effect, as well as creating change through the work of committees. Council consists of a representative body as well as a group of standing committees.

Tree falls, blocking entrance to building

A centuries-old tree fell in front of the Department of Drama yesterday morning, blocking the building's main entrance. The oak tree, which measured four and a half feet in diameter and over one hundred feet in height, reportedly fell around 7 a.m.

Dean Wilcox Takes the Reins

Sarah Wilcox is the new dean on the block, and her students say she seems to be more than qualified for the job. Assistant Dean Wilcox began working in the Office of Student Life July 5, taking the place of Daisy Rodriguez, taking over both general dean responsibilities and specialized responsibilities for Asian Pacific-American students. Wilcox said she was drawn to the job because she got to work with the A/APA community but was not limited to working with a specific group. "It was a blend, and I loved it," Wilcox said General responsibilities include "responding to crisis situations" in whatever form and magnitude they take place. Wilcox said she responds to issues anywhere from student deaths to parents who need travel accommodations to Charlottesville. As a resource for Asian and Asian Pacific-American students, Wilcox said, she is still getting to know all of the different groups and students so she can be an ally to them and an advocate for their programs. "I want to put in the time to build those relationships," Wilcox said. Patrick Lee, president of the Asian Student Union, said Wilcox hit the ground running when it came to getting involved with the students. Lee said Wilcox has been to most of the 20 meetings that the Asian student groups hosted, Lee said. "She's making a concentrated effort to get to know each student group," he said. Dean Wilcox said she is excited to work with the entire student body, regardless of whether or not a student is of Asian descent. "The best part of the job is getting to know students," Wilcox said. In working with students, Wilcox said she holds the ideal of student self-governance in high-esteem.

Couric debuts as CBS evening news anchor

University alumna Katie Couric broke new ground last night as the first permanent female anchor for any major network news evening program.

Controversy before conviction

In an honor trial in January, former University student Stephanie Garrison was found guilty of lying.

Miller Center to televise weekly lecture series

The University's Miller Center of Public Affairs announced Sept. 1 that WVPT-Virginia Public Television will begin broadcasting the weekly lecture series "Miller Center Forums" Sept.

Perry starts as new assoc. dean of students

Leonard Perry officially took office yesterday as the new senior associate dean of students, replacing Shamim Sisson, who retired after 18 years at the University. During her time at the University, Sisson was an active member of the community, said Dean of Students Penny Rue.

The last days of a landmark

Vandals spray-paint 11 cars on JPA Saturday

Walking to his car Sunday afternoon, third-year College student Mark Rosenthal discovered a line of bright green paint sprayed across the side of his vehicle. Rosenthal's car--as well as 10 other vehicles parked along Jefferson Park Avenue Saturday night--had been vandalized with spray paint. According to Sgt.

Armed man arrested under fraternity porch

An armed man was apprehended Friday night after being chased by the police into the back yard of the Chi Omega sorority house.

Honor, UJC to collaborate on dorm presentations

At last night's meeting, the Honor Committee discussed an enhanced dorm liaison program set to begin in late September. While Honor and the University Judiciary Committee have worked together on a similar program in the past, this year is the first in which specific Honor and UJC information will be made available to students, Vice Chair for Education Kendal Fox said. In the past, educators only facilitated discussion among residents rather than provide information about their organizations. Fox said a UJC educator will be paired with an educator from Honor. Each UJC-Honor team will then be assigned a first-year dorm with which they will set up times to meet with residents in halls or suites. The educators will provide pizza and give a short presentation on the different roles of Honor and UJC, Fox added. They then will facilitate a discussion about honor, ethics and integrity. Fox said the program will reiterate what first years have already learned about Honor and UJC during dorm programs held during Orientation Week but that this program will be more personal. "People are uncomfortable asking questions in that huge Chem Auditorium and being able to answer questions [in dorms], we thought that would be a good resource for students to have," Fox said. Fox said she will be meeting at the Residence Life Office this Friday to gather contact information.

Honor charges stemmed from UJC sanctions

Last May, Stephanie Garrison walked the Lawn during final exercises with the Class of 2006. But unlike the rest of her classmates, Garrison did not receive her diploma, even though she completed coursework for an undergraduate degree in politics. In an honor trial four months earlier, Garrison was convicted of lying--and her diploma was withheld.

Professor wins NEH grant for Dante Web site

After receiving a $186,000 grant from the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) in April 2006 for her Web site "The World of Dante," Italian Prof.

U.Va. Law School graduate receives $10,000 Brown Award

Leslie Kendrick, a 2006 University Law School graduate, recently received the Brown Award, a $10,000 annual distinction presented by the Judge John R.

Former Iranian president set to visit University

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami is scheduled to speak at the University next week, according to Sheri Winston, University director of TV news. Khatami, who was president of Iran from 1997 to 2005, will speak in the Dome Room of the Rotunda room next Thursday afternoon. The lecture will be sponsored by the University's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, an interdisciplinary research center and intellectual community at the University of Virginia, according to the Institute's press release. Event coordinator Marilyn Roselius said Religious Studies Prof.

Ernesto prompts state of emergency

Gov. Tim Kaine declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth yesterday in advance of Tropical Storm Ernesto as local agencies prepare for potentially extreme weather conditions.

Biology department cancels key courses for major

The recent cancellation of two 400-level biology classes has upperclass biology majors scrambling to fill their schedules and fulfill requirements. According to Reginald Garrett, director of undergraduate studies in Biology, the cancellation of the two courses BIOL 401, "Macroevolution," and BIOL 413, "Population Ecology and Conservation Biology," was announced just prior to the start of the semester. The cause of the courses' cancellation was staffing, Garret said. "The Macroevolution professor left to take a job at Georgia at the end of last semester, and 413 is taught by a professor on leave," Garrett said. The cancellation of the two classes created a number of problems, with students scrambling to find classes, Garrett said. "We're having an incredible amount of pressure on 300 and 400-level classes," Garrett said. The cancellation of these classes has a larger significance for fourth-year students since Bachelor of Sciences candidates in biology need four 400-level biology courses to graduate.

Student struck by vehicle on Emmet Street

Third-year College student Sasheer Moore was struck by a car while crossing Emmet Street Monday afternoon.