The University Transit Service's pilot program had its first trial run last weekend, providing bus service for University students between the hours of 12:20 a.m.
The Board of Visitors convened by teleconference yesterday to set next year's tuition, which will increase by 8.8 percent for in-state students and 6.2 percent for out-of-state students. The tuition increase, the smallest in the last three years, is expected to be the last time the Board sets tuition on an annual basis as the University moves toward a five-year tuition plan that will lock in future increases. A five-year tuition plan discussed at the Board's February meeting proposed fixing the annual increase in estimated total cost of attendance at 8 percent for in-state students and 6 percent for out-of-state students. The Board deferred setting tuition at the spring meeting that concluded two weeks ago in order for the budget office to recalculate in-state tuition slightly.
In a recently released issue, the U.S. News & World Report altered its standards for law school rankings.
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airportreceived a $3 million grant through the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration, U.S.
The University Judiciary Committee created a new ad hoc committee for hate crimes last week in response to the overwhelming support for harsher sanctioning of these crimes in the spring ballot referendum. The new committee will be chaired by first-year Law student Eli DeJarnette and first-year College student Mai Hassan. According to UJC Chair Tim Ormsby, the UJC voted to form the ad hoc committee to investigate possible sanctioning changes for hate crimes. "A lot of the motivation for forming the ad hoc committee came from the referendum on the spring ballot," Ormsby said. During spring elections, 70 percent of voters favored UJC creation of specific and severe punishment guidelines for crimes motivated by hate. "The ad hoc committee doesn't have a specific mandate from the UJC," Ormsby said.
The 43 recipients of the Harrison undergraduate research awards, as well as the recipients of various other monetary grants for research, were unveiled in the Rotunda Dome Room yesterday, officially kicking off Research Week at the University. "We had a large number of applicants for the Harrison award," said Nicole F.
Two Charlottesville police officers were indicted Thursday on charges of bribery, conspiracy, witness tampering and giving false statements.
By Margaret Bonner Cavalier Daily Associate Editor The new Honor Committee convened for the first time last night, using the meeting to elect new subcommittee chairs and discuss this year's emphasis on increasing the visibility of honor at the University. In closed session, the Committee elected third-year College student Brock Saunders and second-year Engineering student Alison Tramba co-chairs of the Faculty Advisory Committee and third-year Architecture student Morgan Miles chair of the Diversity Advisory Board.
The Executive Boards of the four Greek councils met yesterday for the Greek Orientation Leadership Seminar, an event sponsored by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in order to promote communication within the Greek community. Among the main objectives for the seminar was increased personal interaction, recognition of commonalities and differences in the councils and discussion of future plans of the Greek community, said Chris McGill, assistant dean at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, who facilitated the seminar. McGill said although the objectives were met, seminar participants could have spent more time discussing future plans. "What we need to do is to really look at what the future holds for us and what we want our organizations to be doing," McGill said. The seminar consisted of open discussions, community building activities, presentations and prompt-based forums. Some Greek executive members who attended the seminar said it was a successful and effective event that drew the four councils closer together by increasing communication and bridging the gap through common concerns. "It was an extremely enlightening experience because rarely do we get a time when everyone comes together to see each other face to face and hear the sincerity of the other councils," said Elizabeth Snyder, Inter-Sorority Council vice president of administration. Multicultural Greek Council President Julie Chung also said it was beneficial to put faces to names of people she has communicated with in the past via e-mail. The dialogue between the councils will be ongoing, said Kat Shea, an intern at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and seminar facilitator. "This is the first of many conversations, and I look forward to seeing what will come out of this," Shea said.
A sunny and muddy Saturday drew about 4,500 University students to Mad Bowl for the fourth annual Springfest, an outdoor event hosted by the University Programs Council featuring live performances, food and other activities. Organizers said they were pleased with this year's event, which included the addition of the Vermonster and Gusburger eating contests. "We thought the event was a big success," UPC Special Programs Chair Kate Daughdrill said.
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that public schools are not protected from federal lawsuits filed by students under the Americans with Disabilities Act, overturning a previous ruling that served to veil schools from such suits. The ruling by the U.S.
Despite the rainy weather, rape survivors and their supporters lit the Amphitheatre with candles as part of the annual Take Back the Night vigil last night.
The University sent out 4,749 acceptance letters last week to students across the country after receiving a total of 15,884 applications for slots in the Class of 2009. According to Dean of Admissions John Blackburn, the University accepted 980 students from the early decision pool, and 3,000 students still await their verdicts on the wait list. The applicant pool raised the bar again, setting even higher expectations than in previous years, Blackburn said.
Some nights I fall asleep dreaming of the day when a piece of 70-million-year-old vasculature will arrive at my doorstep to allow me to clone my pet dinosaur.
Upward Bound, a federally funded college preparatory program for low income students, may be cancelled if the 2006 federal budget passes in its current form. The program is non-partisan and exists at approximately 800 public universities across the country, including the University. "The program helps low-income, first-generation and disabled high school students to go on to higher education," said Maurice Walker, Upward Bound program coordinator at the University. The University's chapter works with 12 high schools in Central Virginia, enrolling 75 students during the academic year and 60 students during the summer. According to Leah Puryear, Upward Bound program director at the University, the proposed federal budget does not set aside any funding for the program.
There is a disturbing trend in biological research toward not just correcting disorders, but attempting to enhance certain human characteristics that are perceived as advantageous.
The University's plan to replace Social Security numbers as forms of student identification is underway.
Undergraduate researchers from around the world are gathering at the University this week to share their soon-to-be-published papers. The Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference began yesterday with a welcoming by University Vice President and Provost, Gene Block. Each day of the four-day conference will offer eight to ten presentations within one of four areas of study, including public health, medical science, social science and sciences including physics, chemistry, engineering and math. Before speaking, Block expressed gratitude for the University having the opportunity to host the conference. "We're gratified that the group decided to meet here," he said.
