Reports of sexual assault, dating violence increased in 2018
By Nik Popli | October 9, 201928 rapes were reported to University police in 2018, with 20 occurring in student housing — up from 16 reported rapes in 2017.
28 rapes were reported to University police in 2018, with 20 occurring in student housing — up from 16 reported rapes in 2017.
The successor to PACC, LUEPC, would include not only the three original bodies u2014 the University, Albemarle County and Charlottesville — but also the U.Va. Foundation and the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority.
The University is hosting events Oct. 12 and 13 to launch the public phase of its $5 billion capital campaign.
The new spaces will be located on the third and fourth floor of Newcomb.
Student-run organizations and University programs have been promoting voter registration in anticipation of the Oct. 15 deadline.
At Newcomb Dining Hall, students had the option to donate a guest swipe to secure one pound of food for the pantry, a student-run initiative that seeks to tackle food insecurity on Grounds.
Student Council discussed The Cavalier Daily's report on the University's "watch list" admissions practice that advantages applicants connected to donors.
The Honor Committee clarified their ability to sanction non-degree students for violations and established the executive committee's abilities to amend bylaws.
The University is repairing the missing strings on the lyre of the Homer statue.
The reason for Chief Sutton's leave and subsequent resignation remains unclear.
First-year College students Jared Rooker and Anisa Mohamed were elected First-Year Council president and vice president, respectively.
The gift will benefit construction of athletics facilities and the new Student Health Center on Brandon Ave.
"This process is better than outside recommendation letters," according to an email Jenkins sent. "I can ask the student for an interview, but more importantly we should put her on our watch list," he said in another.
Social responsibility in data science practices is one of the main focuses for the school, the University provost said at a launch ceremony Tuesday.
For some students, affordable housing options requires sacrificing what is ideal or most convenient.
“I could not sleep knowing that there's a mouse in a brand new apartment,” said second-year College student Uché Chima.
The event attempted to create a more inclusive and accurate experience than the summer orientations incoming first-year students receive, according to the organizers.
President Ryan says that the University is exploring the possibility of taking away the ability for first-year students to request their roommates.
The Alternative Sanction Working group was a way for the Honor Committee to consider having a multi-sanction system.
The University of Virginia Press hosted a ceremony Thursday afternoon to commemorate its publication of “Educated in Tyranny: Slavery at Thomas Jefferson’s University” — a book about the history of slavery at the University and founder Thomas Jefferson’s involvement in bolstering pro-slavery, racist ideals.