State advocates for gun control and gun rights have stepped up their campaigns in response to the recent sniper shootings in Virginia and Maryland, said representatives from groups on both sides of the issue.
The Class of 2003 graduating committee announced yesterday the selection of Dr. L. D. Britt as the keynote speaker for the graduation ceremonies in May 2003. Britt, a 1972 graduate of the College, received his masters in public health and a medical degree from Harvard University.
What began as a group of religious scholars of different faiths gathering together to study scripture is now seeking to ease religious tensions across the world. The Children of Abraham Institute, which was founded at the University and Cambridge University in January of 2001, has since extended its reach both to the international stage and to university curriculums. In January 2001, Religious Studies Prof.
South Lawn to host giant pile of trash on Friday As part of its recognition of America Recycles Day, the University Division of Recoverable Disposable Resources will empty two giant bins of trash on the Lawn in front of Old Cabell Hall this Friday, totaling 108 cubic yards. The "dump dive," which will be on display from 9 a.m.
University students are not the only ones in Virginia who will pay a higher tuition in January. Colleges and universities across the Commonwealth implemented surcharges and tuition increases for spring semester to offset hefty statewide budget cuts. Among others, James Madison University, Virginia Tech and the College of William & Mary all installed permanent increases ranging from $170 to $400 to their semester tuition bases for both in-state and out-of-state students. George Mason University added a temporary surcharge of $192 to its spring tuition.
Easily accessible Italian design for the masses, Benetton is Armani at Banana Republic prices. The seas of gray T-shirts and V-neck sweaters in brightly-lit Benetton stores have long been staples of the urban wardrobe. At one time even more visible than Benetton's trademark knitwear, however, were its highly provocative advertising campaigns.
Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin spoke Friday morning to University students and faculty on the need for cooperation between the United States and Europe. Jospin, a member of France's Socialist Party who served as Prime Minister from 1997 until earlier this year, opened his remarks by noting the preeminent position of the United States in the world. "America as a superpower is a reality we will have to live with for quite some time," he said.
Central Virginia schools match state average in annual accreditation The central Virginia region matched the state average of 64 percent of schools receiving accreditation. Twenty-three of Albemarle County's 24 schools were fully accredited.
Charlottesville City Council took an official position on the University's North Grounds Connector project at its meeting last Monday, supporting the plan under the condition that the University address Council's traffic concerns. The North Grounds Connector will link the 250 bypass with Massie Road, which runs past University Hall and continues to the Law and Darden Schools. At the Nov.
Although the recent passage of the General Obligation Bond put out one economic wildfire in Virginia, another has sprung up.
Hourly prize giveaways, a live Jefferson statue, a 1966 Ford Mustang Grand Prize and a laser light show were only some of the attractions at this weekend's grand Reopening of Charlottesville's Fashion Square Mall. Merchants Sam Goody, Zales Jewelers, KB Toys, Ritz Camera and Victoria's Secret each moved to new renovated locations in the mall.
The Inter-Fraternity Council Executive Committee and the President's Council unanimously passed election reforms last Thursday aimed at improving voting procedures and publicity for their organization. "The overall change is a more specific plan for how we promote and carry out the election," IFC President Phil Trout said. Recently, a concern arose over the legitimacy of the election process for the Executive Committee, the governing body of the IFC.
In the face of a declining economy and state budget cuts, donations to charities this year are needed more than ever, according to Caroline Emerson, campaign director at United Way Thomas Jefferson Area. The annual Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, which launched its 2002 drive Wednesday, encourages state employees to give to charities, helping to alleviate the problems spurred by budget cuts and the economy.
Next fall, first and second-year College students can look forward to collaborative courses that will combine the study of business and traditional liberal arts disciplines. Commerce School Dean Carl Zeithaml said the new courses will be more effective than the proposed business minor at making College students more attractive to employers. The new classes will replace two courses that now are pre-requisites for entry to the Commerce School. One new course, "Making Business Work," is an introductory approach to business and will be offered next year to interested students. Environmental Sciences Prof.
With their simultaneous announcements Wednesday to drop early decision admission, Yale and Stanford universities have sparked national scrutiny of the admission policies practiced by other competitive institutions, including the University. The early decision program, which requires that students enroll if accepted, is implemented by most of the country's selective colleges. But beginning next year, Yale and Stanford will use only "early action" programs, allowing students to apply during the fall without being bound to enroll if accepted. Yale and Stanford's new early action programs will restrict its applicants from applying early to other colleges.
As a result of Charlottesville City Council's Monday decision to increase water rates starting Nov.
The University added to its list of approximately 400 student organizations one that will work to further encourage diversity on Grounds. "Towards a Better Latin America" is a service organization that seeks to aid Latin American schools and hospitals in their improvement and development. Fourth-year Commerce student Carolina Cabezas, one of the organization's founders and its current president, said the first school to which the organization will provide supplies and financial support is a middle school called La Puenta in El Salvador. Two faculty members conduct classes at the school, which operates two classrooms and serves 176 students, most of whom are malnourished, Cabezas said. "Poverty, lack of education and health services are major social problems throughout Latin America, and it's something that people need to take social responsibility for and change," Cabezas said. The organization hopes to address many of La Puenta's problems, as well as expand their efforts to different countries throughout Latin America. "We are not planning to make huge changes, but we want to make a difference by working on specific needs," Cabezas added. Cabezas said the diversity of the Latin American students in the organization helps them reach out to different countries. "The people who come directly from Latin America have personally experienced this reality," Cabezas said. "Towards a Better Latin America," includes University students from most Latin American countries.
If nature tends to catch your eye, you may have noticed that the number of leafless tress seems to be growing by the day.
