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University leaders are also evaluating policies on teleworking, events and gatherings, and will share an update by the end of next week.

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U.Va. announces spring semester will begin as planned

By Maryann Xue , Eva Surovell , Ava MacBlane and Lauren O'Neil | January 7, 2022

The majority of classes will start in-person, though faculty and staff with extenuating circumstances may apply for a temporary exemption to teach virtually.

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Second snowfall of the week predicted to hit Charlottesville Thursday

By Zach Rosenthal | January 5, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts a reasonable worst-case scenario — which it describes as having a 1-in-10 chance of occurring — as 4.5 inches in Charlottesville.

The winter storm Monday dropped over five inches of wet snow and rain onto Charlottesville and the surrounding counties, leaving thousands without power for over 24 hours.

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U.Va. resumes normal operations Wednesday amidst local power outage

By Lauren O'Neil | January 5, 2022

The University resumed normal operations beginning Wednesday, per a University-wide email sent Tuesday by Chief Operating Officer J.J Davis.

Some areas of Virginia have already seen up to a foot of snow, with Dominion Energy reporting close to 250,000 customers without power as of Monday afternoon.

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U.Va. extends regular decision application deadline citing power outages due to snow

By Ava MacBlane | January 4, 2022

“We felt that offering until Wednesday would allow students to submit their application when their power returns,” Roberts said.

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First snow of the season set for Charlottesville area Monday

By Zach Rosenthal | January 2, 2022

Temperatures will be cold enough for the snowfall, which is expected to begin in Charlottesville around 1 a.m. Monday.

Two subjects were seen wearing masks inside the residence.

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Burglary reported in 1200 block of John Street

By Maryann Xue | December 30, 2021

The suspects are believed to have entered through kicking the back door and fled upon being confronted by the resident.

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U.Va. reports 54 faculty and staff COVID-19 cases, seven-day average positivity rate reaches 16.60% Monday

By Maryann Xue | December 28, 2021

There are currently 149 active cases in the University community, 118 of which come from faculty and staff.

A COLA class in the program gives students walking tours of University locations, including the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and the Kitty Foster Memorial — the memorial is a metal structure which casts a shadow representative of what Foster's home looked like.

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Race, Place and Equity academic program finishes its first semester

By Lexi Baker | December 28, 2021

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City Council approves resolution to sell Jackson monument to LAXART

By Ava MacBlane | December 24, 2021

The Council began the meeting by bidding farewell to Mayor Nikuyah Walker and Councilor Heather Hill, who both did not run for re-election.

The initial policy gave each room two boards for signage.

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U.Va. updates message board policy for Lawn residents

By Amanda Pallas and Julianne Saunders | December 23, 2021

Postings can only be affixed to the boards and must not extend below the top of each room’s mail slot or above the room number.

All students and faculty must upload proof of a booster by Feb. 1 to their HealthyHoos and Workday portals, respectively.

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U.Va. requiring COVID-19 boosters for all planning to live, work, study on Grounds this spring

By Maryann Xue and Eva Surovell | December 21, 2021

Students and faculty taking part in J-term courses — which begin Jan. 3 — are also encouraged to get a booster shot prior to the start of classes.

The General Assembly was established in 1619, and consists of a bicameral body with a lower house, the Virginia House of Delegates, and an upper house, the Senate of Virginia.

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Virginia legislators discuss visions for upcoming General Assembly session at forum

By Margaret Glass | December 20, 2021

Two fourth-year students asked questions about new legislation for undocumented students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and how legislators would improve mental health services at the University.

Surovell said the ideas shared by the various individuals who ran for positions during elections left her feeling inspired and energized for the upcoming year.

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The Cavalier Daily elects editors for the 133rd term

By Maryann Xue | December 19, 2021

Surovell’s goals for the term include streamlining production processes, prioritizing community-building and professional development opportunities for staff and rebuilding relationships with groups across Grounds.

According to eyewitnesses, smoke could visibly be seen leaving the broken window.

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Small fire breaks out on top floor of Balz-Dobie

By Maryann Xue | December 15, 2021

Firefighters broke a window in order to get to the room.

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U.Va. extends offers of admission to 32.3 percent of 1,120 early decision applicants

By Ava MacBlane | December 13, 2021

Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts said that while the pandemic continues to impact recruitment efforts, the University was able to host three open house programs in the fall for Black, Hispanic and first-gen students and families.

As a part of the Dec. 8-10 session of the Board of Visitors, the Health System Board heard about ongoing Health System additions and the Academic and Student Life committee discussed new professorships.

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Health System Board discusses operations, Academic and Student Life Committee approves professorships

By Kristin O’Donoghue and Lauren O'Neil | December 13, 2021

Academic and Student Life committee members discussed new professorships in entrepreneurship and engineering and a new directorship in the Center for Teaching Excellence.

The average double-room rate was approved to go up to a rate of $7,096 for the 2022-2023 academic year –– an increase of about $270 or 3.96 percent from this past year.

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BOV approves tuition raise 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years

By Erin Rafferty | December 13, 2021

Undergraduate tuition will increase by 4.7 percent for the 2022-2023 school year and an additionally 3.7 percent for 2023-2024.

Wise recently received over 30 million dollars for new Bicentennial Scholarships.

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BOV updates on joint programs between the University and the College at Wise

By Lexi Baker | December 13, 2021

The Joint Family Nurse Practitioner Program is one of the new programs beginning in fall 2022 and will allow students at Wise to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing in three years.

Including verbal commitments that are still being signed, the University stands at a grand total of $3.83 billion — or 77 percent — against its $5 billion goal in the Honor the Future Campaign.

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BOV Advancement Committee discusses Honor the Future campaign, $5 million significant gift

By Maryann Xue | December 13, 2021

Of the $205 million that the University has signed in commitments since July 1, $126 million, or 63 percent, have come from gifts of $1 million or more.

One issue that University President Jim Ryan and the University have been aware of is increased mental health issues among students, especially since the onset of the pandemic.

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Board of Visitors discusses student engagement, mental health and Honor System

By Ava MacBlane | December 12, 2021

Mehta reflected on the the semester as a whole — noting successes such as Student Council’s successful lobbying for Aetna Health Insurance grants, the University’s introduction of TimelyHealth and growing peer advising opportunities.

U.Va. announces spring semester will begin as planned

Second snowfall of the week predicted to hit Charlottesville Thursday

U.Va. resumes normal operations Wednesday amidst local power outage

U.Va. extends regular decision application deadline citing power outages due to snow

First snow of the season set for Charlottesville area Monday

Burglary reported in 1200 block of John Street

U.Va. reports 54 faculty and staff COVID-19 cases, seven-day average positivity rate reaches 16.60% Monday

Race, Place and Equity academic program finishes its first semester

City Council approves resolution to sell Jackson monument to LAXART

U.Va. updates message board policy for Lawn residents

U.Va. requiring COVID-19 boosters for all planning to live, work, study on Grounds this spring

Virginia legislators discuss visions for upcoming General Assembly session at forum

The Cavalier Daily elects editors for the 133rd term

Small fire breaks out on top floor of Balz-Dobie

U.Va. extends offers of admission to 32.3 percent of 1,120 early decision applicants

Health System Board discusses operations, Academic and Student Life Committee approves professorships

BOV approves tuition raise 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years

BOV updates on joint programs between the University and the College at Wise

BOV Advancement Committee discusses Honor the Future campaign, $5 million significant gift

Board of Visitors discusses student engagement, mental health and Honor System

Workers at Bodo's on the Corner go public with union

U.Va. Health offers new summer work opportunities to students

Top 10 things to look forward to this summer

Virginia takes down Southern California 13-11 in first round of NCAA Tournament

PARTING SHOT: Being opinionated is something to embrace

PARTING SHOT: More than a hundred stories later, I’m signing out

Top 10 things I will miss most about the University

Fourth-year students find inclusivity in the arts

PARTING SHOT: Student journalism is all of our business

PARTING SHOT: Embracing my journeys

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