America's premier colleges and universities need to "come out of the closet" about grade inflation, according to Prof.
Following President George W. Bush's speech Monday night, Americans locally and nationwide are preparing for an increased domestic threat of terrorist activity due to the potential war in Iraq. The conflict in the Middle East poses a real threat for Americans at home, according to U.S.
NCAA President Myles Brand announced yesterday that tournament games will not be postponed due to an increasingly likely war in Iraq, ending several days of speculation over whether the NCAA and National Invitation Tournaments would be rescheduled. Following the Sept.
In an effort to educate the University community about the judiciary process, members of the University Judiciary Committee will conduct an awareness campaign all this week, handing out information about issues that potentially will change the organization and answering questions about their effect on students. UJC members will be on hand on the Lawn several days this week to answer questions and provide information on changes in Virginia's hazing laws, as well as promoting the new mock sexual assault hearings. UJC has provided incentives to students to visit their tables this week by handing out green UJC t-shirts and cups on St.
MO LAUGHTER Politics Prof. Larry J. Sabato faced off with the Daily Show's Mo Rocca last night before a crowded Old Cabell Hall.The event was sponsored by the Center for Politics.
Student Council unanimously approved a resolution last night which supports an increase in the comprehensive transportation fee.
As the midterm season mercifully draws to a close and students enjoy the pre-finals lull, another group of people must spring into action - the graders. University professors and teaching assistants have numerous choices to make when grading, not the least of which is when, if ever, to use a curve. Associate Psychology Prof.
Women of Color Week begins with discussion panels and play The National Organization for Women began their "Women of Color Week" Saturday night with the play "Yo Soy Latina!" Event Coordinator Atima Omara-Alwala said the week's activities were planned to order to raise awareness, provide a forum for discussion, and encourage support for women of color. Sunday was Asian Women in Film Day.
Mo Rocca, senior political correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," will join Politics Prof.
In a closed session last week, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors unanimously approved a resolution that, if enacted, would prevent certain organizations from meeting on university property. Under the proposal, any person or group who endorses or has participated in acts of terrorism or domestic violence will be prohibited from holding events on campus.
Downtown Charlottesville's summer concert series, Fridays After Five, will charge admission to each of its concerts this spring for the first time in its 16-year history. Concertgoers will pay five dollars to see national bands and three dollars to see local bands.
Figures for the first half of the 2003 fiscal year show solid financial improvement by the University's Medical Center compared to its performance in recent years and that of other academic hospitals.
On Grounds organizations were an amplified presence in this semester's turbulent Student Council elections due to an increased number of endorsements and heightened campaigning by endorsing groups, according to elections officials. Six organizations, The Coalition, College Republicans, University Democrats, First Year Council, The Cavalier Daily and the Greek community representing the Multi-Cultural Greek Council, the Inter-Sorority Council, the Black Fraternal Council and the Inter-Fraternity Council, endorsed Student Council candidates with varying degrees of success. Candidates in contested races endorsed by the Coalition enjoyed a 71 percent success rate.
A joint fraternity party was robbed Sunday at the Sigma Pi house between 1:30 and 1:40 a.m. Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Iota Phi Theta Fraternities, Inc. joined together to host the Saturday night party.
With President George W. Bush expected to make a final decision regarding war against Iraq later today, college students around the Commonwealth are taking part in debates, protests and vigils to make their voices heard on the divisive matter. "It's an old Texas expression, show your cards when you're playing poker," Bush said yesterday in a White House press release, alluding to the need for foreign leaders to declare their support or opposition for United States-led military action in Iraq. Sixty students at the College of William and Mary showed their cards against the war last week by engaging in an almost two-day-long fast that began at 8 a.m.
Albermarle Police are searching for a gunman who shot Deputy Steve Schifflect. Schifflect was shot in the abdomen while inspecting a suspicious car.
Yassir al-Jaziri was on America's wanted list as a key terrorist and said to be a key subordinate of Osama Bin Laden.
The popular hip-hop artist Ludacris will perform at the University April 12 as a focal point for Spring Fling. Spring Fling is a series of events held annually for prospective African-American students and their families. The Lambda Zeta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and PK German, a wing of the University Programs Council, are sponsoring the concert in an attempt to unify the community and to reach out to the visiting prospective students, group representatives said. The concert will be held at University Hall, beginning at 8 p.m.
A circle of demonstrators pounded a steady drumbeat and protestors shouted "Drop Bush, not bombs!" as more than 300 students, faculty members and Charlottesville residents assembled Saturday afternoon to voice their opposition to a possible war in Iraq. The demonstration began with a downtown rally at Lee Park, followed by a march along Main Street and ending with a silent vigil on the Lawn. "We are not going to stop until our voices are truly heard and listened to," said Jessica Forman, third-year College student and event organizer.
The decision by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to refuse any recognition of race in admissions and hiring and to eliminate sexual orientation from its non-discrimination policy is being widely condemned by students and state politicians. In a prepared statement, Gov.
