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Nimda computer virus bugs ITC

By Abby Fox | September 21, 2001

The Information Technology and Communication help desk has been working to halt the spread of the computer virus W32.Nimda.A@mm ever since it started attacking University Web servers and overloading e-mail accounts Tuesday morning. The virus "has the potential to destroy computer files, disable computer functions, or otherwise disrupt normal business operations, patient care services, or academic pursuits," according to the ITC Web site "It's difficult to contain and the distribution is high, although the damage has not been that bad," said Mark Smith, manager of desktop computing systems at ITC.

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Man robs First Union Bank on Route 29

By Sarah Salwen | September 21, 2001

At approximately 1:15 p.m. yesterday, an unidentified man robbed the First Union Bank on Route 29 and escaped with an as-yet-undisclosed amount of money. The suspect, a white male with dark hair and a dark mustache and who was wearing a stocking over his face, entered the bank and requested that the tellers fill a bag he was carrying, Charlottesville Police Sgt.

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Students react to events from abroad

By Martin Olivier | September 20, 2001

(This is the second in a two-part series examining the effects of last week's terrorist attacks on the University's study abroad programs) As the aftermath of the recent terrorist attacks captivates the country, hundreds of University students in study-abroad programs are watching the story unfold from overseas.

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Council approves divestment resolution

By Grace Chen | September 20, 2001

Student Council voted unanimously Tuesday in support of a resolution stating continued support for the divestment of University stocks in Unocal, a California-based energy company conducting business in Burma. Burma, a small country in Southeast Asia, has been ruled by a military regime whose officials are known for raping, torturing, executing and enslaving its citizens. The resolution states that because "Unocal does not share the same values as the University of Virginia students, faculty, and administrators, [U.Va.] should not finance and profit from rape, torture, and murder and should conduct all business according to its core values." Andrew Price, president of the University's branch of the international Free Burma Coalition, said he hopes the University will sell off its stock in Unocal because of the country's involvement in unethical practices. Questions regarding the University's associations with Burma began circulating on Grounds last March, when Council passed a similar resolution calling on the University to divest its funds in the country. Council members could not, however, get the resolution placed on the agenda of the Board of Visitors' April meeting.

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Faculty wrangles with bioterrorism risks

By Lisa Man | September 20, 2001

As hospitals around New York and Washington prepared for burn victims and traumatized families, the University Hospital, in addition to accommodating the casualties of attacks on Sept.

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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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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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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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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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