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Since 2019, U.Va. Survivors has strived to create an inclusive environment for all survivors, particularly survivors of color whose voices have traditionally been silenced.

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U.Va. Survivors call on the University to meet unmet demands one year later

By Emma Gallagher | April 22, 2021

Today, U.Va. Survivors is still calling on the University to meet these unmet demands, having noted limited progress over the past 12 months, according to student advocates on Grounds.

All members of the committee were present at the session and callers could dial-in to make a timed public comment, up to three minutes, or simply listen to the session.

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Community members call on U.Va. to remove Frank Hume Memorial Fountain

By Ava MacBlane | April 22, 2021

The memorial has been the subject of mounting public criticism because of Hume’s roots with the Confederacy.

Four students discussed the impact of COVID-19 on Asian Pacific Islander Desi American communities Monday night.

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APIDA student groups host panel on Asian American identity, femininity

By Jee-Ho Kim | April 21, 2021

The discourse, titled “COVID-19: The Asian American Experience” was held as aKDPhi’s annual Asian American Women’s Initiative event and Sigma’s annual culture-focused VOICES event.

The committee also discussed redefining vice-chair positions.

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Honor Committee passes by-law reform to amend responsibilities of the Chair

By Sierra Martin | April 21, 2021

Honor meetings are held every Sunday at 8 pm. The meetings are currently taking place over Zoom. A link to join the meeting is publicly available on their website.

UJC investigates and holds trials for reports of violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct while the Honor Committee focuses on reports of Honor Code violations.

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Lauren Kim and Andy Chambers to serve as UJC and Honor chair for 2021-22

By Jee-Ho Kim | April 20, 2021

The transition to new committees took place through the beginning of April.

Once conditions allow it, in-person volunteering will resume as normal, and volunteers will be able to re-establish vital face-to-face connections.

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Madison House responds to COVID-19 with additional programming for a virtual age

By Kristin O’Donoghue | April 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided program directors at Madison House with “an opportunity to think about the accessibility of programs, and to reevaluate student and community participation,” according to Johnson.

There are currently 64 total active cases in the community.

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U.Va. COVID-19 dashboard reports three cases among faculty over Saturday and Sunday

By Amanda Pallas | April 19, 2021

The University saw an average of eight cases per day last week, an increase compared to the previous week when the weekly average was five.

The monument consists of a marble fountain and a wall with the inscription “a memorial to the honorable Frank Hume — a devoted Virginian who served his native state in civil war and legislative hall.”

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Naming and Memorials Committee to host listening session on Frank Hume Memorial

By Maryann Xue | April 19, 2021

A call-in number and passcode will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the event.

While U.Va. Dining has also provided accommodations for students who celebrate Ramadan in previous years, lack of student involvement in facilitating Ramadan accommodations had been an issue.

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Muslim Student Association, Student Council and U.Va. Dining provide meals for Ramadan

By Ava Seccuro | April 19, 2021

Orders for suhoor and iftar can be collected at Crossroads for the following day using one meal swipe between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Single-use plastics are made to be disposed of immediately after use and are most commonly used in packaging and serviceware.

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U.Va. to phase out single-use plastics in response to executive order

By Emma Gallagher | April 19, 2021

Single-use plastics are made to be disposed of immediately after use and are most commonly used in packaging and service ware.

The U.Va. Career Center created this program in conjunction with the Alumni Association to help address the lack of summer internships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hoos Internship Accelerator opens 500 paid summer internship positions for students

By Stratton Marsh | April 18, 2021

Most internships are paid, though unpaid interns will receive a stipend from the University. Eight-week internship stipends are typically $2,000 while four-week stipends are $1,000.

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Students and faculty play critical roles in translating COVID-19 resources

By Leigh Bierman | April 17, 2021

MOVE was born out of this necessity when critical direction was presented to employees — but only in English.

Alderman Library closed in March 2020 and construction began in June 2020, with an expected completion date in spring 2023.

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Construction projects continue progress on Grounds

By Ava Seccuro | April 17, 2021

The new student health center is projected to be completed by June 30, a few months later than the expected completion date of March 31.

Carbon neutrality, or net zero carbon emissions achieved by preventing emissions and removing carbon dioxide from the environment, has become a popular goal in recent decades.

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U.Va. and William & Mary provides updates on their joint climate action plan

By Diana Revilla | April 17, 2021

The environmental partnership between the two universities began in 2019.

Elections for UJC occurred on March 28 while elections for Honor Committee occurred on March 27.

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Former Honor Committee and University Judiciary Committee chairs reflect on term

By Lilly Whitner | April 15, 2021

The two chairs are succeeded by third-year College students Andrew Chambers and Lauren Kim as Honor Chair and UJC Chair for the 2021-2022 term.

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COVID-19 cases increase slightly following beginning of vaccine distribution to students Monday

By Lauren O'Neil | April 15, 2021

Of current cases, 59 are student cases and 16 are cases within faculty and staff, with a total average of 11 new cases between Sunday and Wednesday.

Tuesday’s panelists included senior outside linebacker Charles Snowden, Matthew Ezzell, associate professor of sociology at James Madison University, and Lenny Carter, crisis coordinator for Counseling and Psychological Services.

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Panelists discuss creating a culture of healthy masculinity at Take Back the Night event

By Eva Surovell | April 14, 2021

Panelists discussed personal experiences with toxic masculinity and how to promote a culture of healthy masculinity moving forward.

TBTN at U.Va. is a student-run organization that aims to increase awareness of sexual violence.

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Take Back the Night hosts Title IX discussion with State Senator Creigh Deeds

By Lexi Baker | April 14, 2021

The event is one of two events Take Back the Night is hosting about Title IX, with the second to be held Friday at 5 p.m.

Carson has been teaching at the Frank Batten School of Public Policy since 2018.

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Batten professor Brad Carson to become University of Tulsa President

By Luke Stone | April 14, 2021

In addition to improving the lives of Oklahomans, Carson hopes to use his tenure to make the University of Tulsa an institution of national acclaim.

University students who signed up to receive the vaccine through U.Va. Health will now receive either Pfizer or Moderna.

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U.Va. Health, BRHD and VDH pause distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

By Eva Surovell | April 14, 2021

Individuals in the BRHD who were scheduled to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can reschedule their appointment for a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

U.Va. Survivors call on the University to meet unmet demands one year later

Community members call on U.Va. to remove Frank Hume Memorial Fountain

APIDA student groups host panel on Asian American identity, femininity

Honor Committee passes by-law reform to amend responsibilities of the Chair

Lauren Kim and Andy Chambers to serve as UJC and Honor chair for 2021-22

Madison House responds to COVID-19 with additional programming for a virtual age

U.Va. COVID-19 dashboard reports three cases among faculty over Saturday and Sunday

Naming and Memorials Committee to host listening session on Frank Hume Memorial

Muslim Student Association, Student Council and U.Va. Dining provide meals for Ramadan

U.Va. to phase out single-use plastics in response to executive order

Hoos Internship Accelerator opens 500 paid summer internship positions for students

Students and faculty play critical roles in translating COVID-19 resources

Construction projects continue progress on Grounds

U.Va. and William & Mary provides updates on their joint climate action plan

Former Honor Committee and University Judiciary Committee chairs reflect on term

COVID-19 cases increase slightly following beginning of vaccine distribution to students Monday

Panelists discuss creating a culture of healthy masculinity at Take Back the Night event

Take Back the Night hosts Title IX discussion with State Senator Creigh Deeds

Batten professor Brad Carson to become University of Tulsa President

U.Va. Health, BRHD and VDH pause distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Dune delivers on style but lacks on substance

U.Va endowment reaches record high of $14.5 billion in 2020-2021 fiscal year

Faculty Senate meets to discuss future of instruction at U.Va.

CANO-SANTIAGO: Abolish the colony — Puerto Rican independence is long overdue

Masking announcement follows Cavalier Marching Band petition to play wind instruments during football games

Cancellation of Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn prompts student volunteering

CYNN: Self-segregation at the University is real, and it’s not inherently a bad thing

Too soon for Christmas music? Satisfy the cozy cravings year-round with this playlist

Virginia heads west, hoping to continue winning streak against No. 25 BYU

No. 17 Virginia field hockey wins two over the weekend

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