More than half of all students at the University come from families who earn more than $100,000 a year, according to USA Today.
Debate over the economy is once again at the forefront of the presidential campaign, and college students used to tuning out politicians' promises on jobs and taxes could be affected by the economic policies of whoever occupies the White House in January. President George W.
The Center for Politics held a symposium last night in Minor Hall on finding political jobs and internships as part of its National Symposium on Youth Civic Engagement. Grant Reeher, author of "The Insider's Guide to Political Internships: What to Do Once You're in the Door," an associate professor of political science at Syracuse University, moderated the discussion. The six panelists included campaign staffers, legislative assistants and a political media consultant. Reeher discussed ten points on how to succeed in and learn from internships, one of which included considering the possibility of choosing an internship at a local politician's office. "The experience will be more significant," Reeher said. Reeher also said that interns should expect to do mundane work and be able to do it well.
The Web site for the University's pilot January term is now available with a complete listing of courses, registration instructions and financial details. The term will run from Jan.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences hosted an inaugural undergraduate research presentation and dinner last night in the Rotunda Dome Room. Undergraduate students who spent the entire summer on Grounds doing research on topics ranging from plant aging to the effects of fetal alcohol exposure were gathered to present their research results with other students, faculty and administrators. The joint research presentations between the two schools will be held annually. The dinner was "a celebratory evening for the event," Center for Undergraduate Excellence Director Nicole Hurd said. The presentations included exhibits of different research projects.
About 2,000 University students either registered to vote or requested an absentee ballot for the first time as of yesterday, according to Albemarle County General Registrar Jackie Harris. The voter registration deadline for the Nov.
The rising cost of living in Charlottesville has prompted City Council and local developers to consider options for creating more affordable housing. Council approved a land swap with local developing group Rivanna Collaborative LLC last week that aims to create a mixed-income residential community. The Collaborative -- a group of five local architects and developers currently planning the Rivers Edge residential community -- approached Council with a proposal to obtain City land located in the flood plain in exchange for land owned by the developing group not in the flood plain. "The City expressed interest in providing affordable housing," Collaborative Director Chris Hays said.
What do you get when you cross a philosophy professor and a biology course? The creation of new areas of study that unite multiple disciplines within the University. At a recent Faculty Senate meeting, Senate members discussed the evolution of interdisciplinary collaboration at the University. "It is an opportunity for learning, research and networking," Faculty Senate Chair Marcia Childress said. The concept of interdisciplinary studies centers on providing students and faculty with the freedom to study a plethora of disciplines. "We can work with people in other areas and see our area in a new way, which can lead to enrichment and enlightenment," Childress said. J.
After a suspension of Student Council procedures, two failed motions to delay voting and 90 minutes of contentious debate, Council unanimously passed a resolution last night condemning the reported Sept.
While Iraq dominates the headlines and the presidential campaign foreign policy debate, two speeches yesterday focused attention on the Sept.
Behind closed doors, above colonnades and underneath bustling streets are the University's secret places -- out of sight, but not out of mind.
During the 2003-04 school year, University students requested a total of $46,608 for various independent student arts projects -- over six times more than the Independent Student Arts Project Fund could allocate with its $7,500 budget. The fund received a boost last night when Student Council voted to make Council's contribution to the fund permanent by making the allocation part of the Council bylaws. "The fund is important because it is a tangible way for Student Council to help the student body," said College Rep.
"We are safer -- but not safe." This was the underlying message that Philip Zelikow, 9/11 Commission executive director and executive director of the University's Miller Center of Public Affairs, relayed last night in the Chemistry Auditorium. Zelikow discussed the time period before the terrorist attacks of Sept.
As part of its ongoing attempt to apprehend the Charlottesville serial rapist, the Albemarle County Police Department this week established a 24-hour manned hotline solely dedicated to the pursuit of the suspect. With the implementation of the hotline, the police now have four avenues of communication through which the public can offer information pertaining to the suspect: the new hotline, the Crimestoppers phone line, the e-mail address wanted@albemarle.org and written correspondence with Det.
In order to discourage shortcuts across the Lawn as it is reseeded, University facilities management has put up lines of blue ropes.
The adjusted gross marital income in Virginia is decreasing, according to a study by the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Income information released by the Virginia tax department was the main tool used in conducting the study, said Stephen C.
By Jessica Halper Cavalier Daily Staff Writer While information about the presidential election bombards students from nearly all directions, most students hear very little about the congressional elections. Third-year College student Nathan Vassar wants to change all that.
The University of North Carolina and New York University recently have stepped up efforts to prevent suicide among their students. Six students committed suicide at UNC within the past two years, and NYU has seen six suicides in the last year alone. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college-age students and a huge public health issue, said Lenny Carter, a counselor at the University's Counseling and Psychological Services.
