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Groups create scholarships for victims' families

By Allison O'Shea | September 20, 2001

Two Midwestern education organizations have initiatedstarted a post-secondary scholarship fund to benefit family members of victims in the World Trade Center and Pentagon terrorist attacks. Lumina, an Indianapolis-based private foundation, granted $3 million to the Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organization, for the creation of the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. "We're Americans and like all Americans we're touched by the tragic events of Sept.

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Goode sponsors Terrorist Elimination Act

By David Glynn | September 20, 2001

U.S. Congressman Virgil Goode (I-5th) is sending a clear message to both Americans and international terrorists concerning the Sept.

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Doctors implement new knee procedure

By Gordon Marx | September 20, 2001

Dr. Mark Miller, an orthopedic surgeon at the Virginia Ambulatory Surgery Center often hears this kind of complaint: "Doc, I fell and twisted my knee.

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Tragedy affects students' decisions to go abroad

By Martin Olivier | September 19, 2001

Despite setbacks to the University's study abroad program in Spain and security concerns in the Middle East, University faculty members involved in study abroad programs say the recent terrorist attacks only highlight the need for American students to travel and learn about other cultures. Suzanne Louis, associate director of the international studies office, said she predicts that the recent tragedy ultimately will lead to more University students studying abroad.

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Recycling program works to reduce waste

By Maria Tor | September 19, 2001

Of the 13,000 tons of waste generated by the University community last year, 5,700 was reused instead of going to a landfill.

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Gilmore releases funds for library

By Ben Sellers | September 19, 2001

Gov. James S. Gilmore III announced Monday the release of $7 million in funds to begin work on a new Special Collections Library. "The Special Collections Library is central to the future of academic life at the University," Gilmore said.

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Patriotism Renewed in ROTC

By Atima Omara-Alwala | September 19, 2001

With the possibility of an impending war, the members of University's Reserve Officers Training Corps program are reaffirming their ideals of service to their country. "This past week, I think I had a clearer understanding of what my grandfather felt when he heard that Pearl Harbor was attacked and went to enlist in the Army," said Brian Thomasson, a third year in the College and a cadet with the University's Air Force ROTC. For the commanding officers in the Army, Air Force and Navy programs, Sept.

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City Council

By Oliver Longwell | September 19, 2001

Charlottesville's gaggle of street musicians and performers will have to find somewhere else to roost late at night. City Council passed an ordinance Monday banning loud noise in the Downtown Mall area from 10 p.m.

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Officials discuss plans to curb use of fake IDs

By Chris Wilson | September 19, 2001

Students using false indentifications to buy alcohol at bars and restaurants on the Corner will find an increased level of security in the future. According to Charlottesville Police officer Ed Palmateer, a plan to curb underage drinking is in the works.

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College at Wise aims to enroll 2,000

By Emily Gilmore | September 18, 2001

The University of Virginia's College at Wise set a goal Friday to enroll at least 2,000 students by the year 2006.

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International Residential College plans activities for future years

By Shelley Johnson | September 18, 2001

University students' newest housing option, the International Residential College, has elicited positive feedback from both students and faculty involved in the endeavor. The IRC is home to 320 University students, a quarter of whom are international, said Brad Brown, principal of the IRC and associate professor in the Commerce School. Located on Sprigg Lane, the IRC fills the Munford, Gwathmey, Lewis and Hoxton residence halls. "Everything is coming together" even though it is early in the year, said second-year College student Harriet Gore, a resident of the IRC and liaison to Mosaic House. Mosaic House is a residence hall designed to bring together students of different cultural backgrounds.

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Hospital to correct problem areas

By Erin Montgomery | September 18, 2001

The University Medical Center released a plan of correction yesterday to improve patient safety and address other patient-care concerns.

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State considers plan for virtual university

By Sara Jeanblanc | September 18, 2001

Last week's terrorist activity has temporarily delayed plans for the proposal of a new virtual university in Virginia.

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Recent tragedies delay mail service

By Alexis Unkovic | September 18, 2001

Neither rain, nor snow can stop the U.S. Postal Service. However, the Postal Service has been forced to take certain precautions in response to last Tuesday's events. In order to allow for more efficient disaster relief efforts, there is no mail delivery to eight zip codes in the New York City area.

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Discrimination hits local businesses

By Diya Gullapalli | September 17, 2001

Akhtar Durrani doesn't like to answer the phone at his Pakistani restaurant right now. Since the WTC and Pentagon terrorist attack, he receives four to six anonymous calls daily at the Taj Mahal Restaurant on Rio Hill Circle.

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Charlottesville shows outpouring of support

By Nick Chapin | September 17, 2001

Following Tuesday's tragedy, groups in Charlottesville and across the nation have sprung into action, working to aid victims of the attacks and their families. The Charlottesville Fire Department and Albemarle Fire-Rescue working with volunteer fire departments throughout the county collected close to $250,000 dollars for relief of families of the estimated 350 dead firefighters in New York.

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College overhauls repair

By Josh Goodman | September 17, 2001

The University's signature buildings are in bad shape. In New Cabell Hall, the chairs are screwed into the ground, making them impossible to move and arrange for special class sizes.

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Terrorist attack may affect mental health

By Renee Rowe | September 17, 2001

As the shock of Tuesday's tragedy begins to wear off, University students, faculty and staff are all reflecting and coping with last weeks events in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania in different ways. According to the University Medical Center's IQ Health System Web site, some Americans may face acute stress, which can last from four to six weeks or a delayed onset lasting up to six months due to shock and fear. "Students are absolutely stunned and horrified," University spokeswoman Louise Dudley said.

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Memorial wall sees flood of emotion, grief

By Shelley Johnson | September 17, 2001

Thanks to an endeavor by the Architecture School, University students have gained a new, tangible way of coping with last Tuesday's tragedies. The Architecture School created a temporary commemorative space for the University community to attach mementos, flowers and images, located on the east fence of the University tennis courts near University Avenue. At 5 p.m.

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Honor makes technology changes

By Sarah Salwen | September 17, 2001

In the age of technology, the Honor Committee is trying to bring itself up to 21st Century standards.