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Bookstore offers surplus funds to student groups

By Jenn Roberts | October 19, 2001

Through the University Bookstore's surplus, student performance groups may soon gain better stage equipment at the Student Activities Building. Last year's $50,000 Bookstore surplus most likely will go toward student performance groups and the Escort Service, according to Student Council President Abby Fifer. Having reviewed the budgets of all student groups, she said the Bookstore's donation probably will be split between a new Escort van and lighting and sound equipment for performing arts CIOs. "We wanted to use the money for something that would affect all students," Fifer said.

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BOV votes to demolish all of New Cabell Hall

By Justin Bernick | October 19, 2001

The Board of Visitors approved a proposal to replace New Cabell Hall and construct a new Arts and Sciences building yesterday. The proposal provides for the demolition of New Cabell Hall, the construction of a new building to take its place and the construction of an additional building to house Arts and Science classrooms.

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Commerce School to add new Northern Va. program

By Acacia Gaski | October 19, 2001

Beginning this spring, the University's Commerce School will expand its Management of Information Technology master's degree program by offering classes in Northern Virginia. While the University has had a presence in Northern Virginia for many years with its center in Falls Church, the upcoming launch of the Northern Virginia-based IT degree represents the first attempt of this kind by the Commerce School. The degree, which is now offered only in Charlottesville, is intended for professionals with at least two years of work experience and both managerial and technological expertise.

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Couric loses battle with pancreatic cancer

By Jen Michaels | October 19, 2001

Emily Couric, state senator and Virginia Democratic Party Co-Chairwoman, succumbed to a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday morning at her Charlottesville home.

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No Internet at Darden lessens distractions

By Lisa Manning | October 18, 2001

When the University's Darden School completed its new facilities with 14 wired classrooms in 1996, it was one of the first schools in the nation where nearly all classrooms had Internet access. Now Darden is one of the schools leading a new trend: restricting Internet access. The business school has installed a system that prevents students from accessing the Internet during class time.

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Counterattack: Scientists Respond to Anthrax

By Lelia Crosby | October 18, 2001

Like many other Americans, first-year graduate student Alice Ours now hesitates before she opens her mailbox, as cases of anthrax exposure are confirmed nationwide. "I'm frustrated to have been robbed of my sense of security," said Ours, a student in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

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Local officials prepare safety plans

By Kadie Bye | October 18, 2001

Following anthrax exposure reports in New York, Washington, Florida and Nevada, Charlottesville and Albemarle County officials say they are prepared for biological or chemical attacks. At a press conference yesterday, officials discussed public health safety measures, law enforcement protocols, emergency response plans and medical preparedness in the event of a local anthrax epidemic.

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University sells stock in Unocal company

By Deirdre Erin Murphy | October 18, 2001

The nine-month student campaign for divestment from Unocal, a stock previously held by the University, is over.

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Third-year class to hold first ring dance

By Shelley Johnson | October 18, 2001

In a little more than a week, members of the class of 2003 will have the opportunity to come together on the Lawn for the third-annual ring ceremony, an event at which students receive their class rings.

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City attempts to prevent overcrowded Greek parties

By David Glynn | October 18, 2001

In another series of steps to make the Greek social scene safer, the Charlottesville Fire Department has begun working with University officials to prevent overcrowding at parties held at fraternity houses.

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Virginia sees decrease in tax revenue

By Brad Harrison | October 18, 2001

With the recent terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 causing the Virginia - and especially the Northern Virginia - economy to go into a further slump, state revenue has fallen much lower than previous budgets projected. According to numbers released Monday, Virginia revenue was down 2.4 percent in the first quarter of the state's budget year running from July through September.

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Miller Center to publish transcripts

By Sarah Salwen | October 12, 2001

What goes on during a day in the life of the President? The declassification of more and more audiotapes of presidential meetings increasingly allows the public to understand the inner-workings of past presidencies. On Oct.

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Faculty incorporate attacks in classes

By Shelley Johnson | October 12, 2001

Engaged in an on-going war on terrorism, University students and faculty are among the many Americans witnessing history first-hand.

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Group questions education standards

By Brad Harrison | October 12, 2001

As Virginia public schools push to raise teaching standards, some question whether application requirements for undergraduate education programs are rigorous enough. Most Virginia colleges only require a B-minus average to enter the teaching programs.

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Organizations search for new venues

By Emily Roper | October 12, 2001

The Inter-Fraternity Council resolution limiting house rentals to other Greek organizations has left groups on Grounds scrambling to find other venues for this semester's social events. Many Contracted Independent Organizations, businesses and other on-Grounds independent organizations use fraternity houses several times a semester.

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Student Council sponsors Clear Your Debt Day

By Deirdre Erin Murphy | October 12, 2001

With the help of Student Council, the Financial Services Office will relocate for one day to Newcomb Hall to give students the opportunity to more easily pay off their debts.

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Candidates face off for final debate in Roanoke

By Mary Catherine Wellons | October 11, 2001

Gubernatorial candidates Democrat Mark L. Warner and Republican Mark R. Earley faced off last night in the final debate before next month's general election, battling over each other's position on taxes. Government and Foreign Affairs Prof.

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University updates policy for reservists

By Renee Rowe | October 11, 2001

The University implemented an updated policy last week concerning students in the National Guard or in the Reserves that may be called into active duty. "The policy allows the student, in consultation with the dean's office of the school in which the student is enrolled and the Office of the University Registrar, to withdraw from the University or to take grades of incomplete at the time of the call-up," according to a memorandum from Leonard Sandridge, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Vice President and Provost Gene Block. Sandridge and Block sent the statement to University vice presidents, deans, directors and department chairs on Tuesday. The document states that "in the case of withdrawal from the University, the policy provides for a more liberal refund of tuition and fees than the standard policy currently allows." The University's original active duty in the military policy was established in 1990 due to issues in the Persian Gulf. "Since the policy is 11 years old it was necessary to review it and determine if it is still current," said Susan Harris, assistant to the executive vice president and chief operating officer.

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New compound explains breathlessness

By Leah Rosenberg | October 11, 2001

People with breathing dysfunction may find better treatment options now thanks to the findings of a recently published University study. Dr. Benjamin Gaston, a pediatrician and researcher at the Medical School, completed a study published in the science journal Nature about an enzyme believed to be responsible for abnormal responses to a lack of oxygen in the blood.

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Aramark to manage hospital facilities

By David Glynn | October 11, 2001

Officials announced Oct. 4 that Aramark would replace ServiceMaster as the University Medical Center's management service.