When it was built in 1958, Newcomb Hall was considered to be the first of its kind. Designed as a student gathering place for a rapidly growing University, the building became a prototype for similar structures being constructed at universities across the country. The Newcomb Hall that stands today is merely a shell of its former self.
Sitting in his room atop Newcomb Hall,director Bill Ashby surrounds himself with maps and plans of his vision for the University's future. Ashby has overseen the design and planning for what he envisions as a new University Commons on Grounds, since taking over the reins from 2003 College graduate Steven Reinemund, who had previously spearheaded the project. "We're trying to create something that's really unique," Ashby said. Though he does not predict that such a structure could be completed much before the end of the decade, Ashby sees the addition of a viable student structure as essential for the long-term strength of the University. Planning for the future One of the goals in designing a new student center is to better integrate central Grounds.
FAIRFAX, Va. -- Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry continued to dominate the campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination yesterday, scoring robust victories in Virginia and Tennessee. Kerry, who has won all but two primaries to date, led Sen.
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit illegal aliens from attending Virginia public colleges and universities and expel those already enrolled. The House voted 71-29 in favor of the bill, which now will be sent to the State Senate for review.
Voters who registered by mail on or after Jan. 1, 2003 for the first time in the commonwealth may need to present identification for the Virginia Democratic Primary elections today, according to a City Manager's press release. The Help America Vote Act states that for federal elections, voters must either mail a copy of one of the federally-specified IDs to the registrar with the voter application, show such ID the first time they vote in person or send a copy of such ID with their voted absentee ballot the first time they vote in a federal election. While concerns have been voiced about voter security, the City's Voter Registration Office said it is confident in the precautions taken to ensure that votes are correctly counted. Since Virginia does not register by party, all registered voters can participate in the primary. --Compiled by Sarah R.
Philanthropist John W. Kluge donated $500,000 to the University Medical School to promote palliative care, according to University Media Relations. "We are extremely grateful to John Kluge for his continuing generosity and for his vision," Medical School Dean Arthur "Tim" Garson Jr.
The Virginia Senate's Education and Health Committee rejected a bill Thursday requiring abortion clinics to meet the same health and safety standards as outpatient surgery centers. The Committee voted 9-6 to reject the bill, which would have forced abortion clinics in Virginia to upgrade to hospital-like standards. A similar bill recently passed through the Virginia House of Delegates. Sen.
In an effort to become a prominent international research institution, the University will create new research facilities and recruit top professors, bolstering the undergraduate and graduate science and technology programs, University Vice President and Provost Gene Block said. The concept for the research program began five years ago as part of University President John T.
Student Council continues to make strides towards fully implementing the future off-Grounds housing office by launching organizational workshops Thursday. After passing a resolution creating the office last November, Council obtained space on the second floor of Newcomb Hall as a possible site for the new off-Grounds housing office, Housing Concerns Committee Chair Ryan Grammer said.
Yesterday's article entitled "BOV taps new student for service" incorrectly stated that James W. Head was an elected Honor Committee member as an undergraduate, when he actually served in the appointed positions of Senior Counsel and Investigations Coordinator.
The University President's Commission on Diversity and Equity presented an interim report to the Board of Visitors' Special Committee on Diversity Friday, in which they discussed the creation of a permanent diversity and equity administrative position or office. "This is just an interim report, so I think it is too soon to draw specific conclusions," University spokesperson Carol Wood said.
Four of the remaining candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination delivered speeches at the Virginia Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond Saturday night, making the case for their candidacies before an overflow crowd of Democratic supporters. Rev.
Thirty University of California at Berkeley students, who were disqualified from the U.S. Department of Education's Fulbright fellowship awards after FedEx couriers failed to pick up applications on time, may still have a chance to be considered for the awards. The Contra Costa Times reported that the J.
The Democratic Party of Charlottesville certified three City Council nominations for the May 4 general election on Saturday before an overflowing crowd at the Albemarle County Office Building. With four candidates running for the three available nominations, incumbent City Council member Kevin Lynch, along with Kendra Hamilton and David Brown, received nominations.
The University will invest $16 million annually to meet the financial needs of lower and middle-income students as part of a new initiative to reduce undergraduate student debt after graduation, relieve financial strain on student families and ensure a more diverse community. The financial aid plan, labeled "Access UVa," was approved by the Board of Visitors Friday and will unfold over the next four years.
Democratic 5th district congressional candidate Al Weed announced Friday the opening of a new campaign office at 300 West Main Street in Charlottesville.
The University Board of Visitors announced Friday that James W. Head, a first-year Law student, will serve as the non-voting student member of the 2004 Board. Described by Charles Glazer, chair of the audit and compliance committee, as "the best for the job," Head was selected from six final candidates interviewed by the Board's executive committee Friday morning. Head graduated from the University in 2003 with a distinguished major in political and social thought.
After a spirited debate last night, the Honor Committee voted 12-8 with one abstention against a proposal to abolish the seriousness clause from its constitution. "I think the Committee gave the proposal a fair and honest debate, and I was very happy to see that the Committee meeting was very transparent," Committee Chair Carey Mignerey said.
The University's new Architect, David Neuman, presented some of his plans, including the transplant of Varsity Hall, to the Board of Visitors' Buildings and Grounds Committee yesterday. Varsity Hall, a white building which currently accommodates Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps., is set to move from its location on Hospital Drive to 15th Street behind the French House next summer, University Landscape Architect Mary Hughes said.
For those who have served time at the Albemarle-Charlottesville jail, the return to freedom can be less than inviting.
