“...I can say the battle lines will be drawn at public universities like us,” Sullivan said. “And in many ways, the First Amendment, certainly the religious liberty part of the First Amendment, was born here.”
Matthew Smythe and Scott Aebersold, the Director of University Dining and Marketing Director respectively, announced the board and discussed their goals for innovating the dining program, partnering with the local community and soliciting student feedback.
A group of protesters shrouded the statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Rotunda on Tuesday night.
Students stopped and paused throughout the day to reflect on the lives lost on that day in the north and south towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pa.
Two men, Jeffrey Matthew Winder and Edgar Brandon Collins, have been arrested for charges of assault and battery of Jason Kessler.
The Delta Psi fraternity held a party Thursday night which has been criticized by some students on social media as encouraging racist conduct by inviting partygoers to wear themed “cops and robbers” attire.
The working group was tasked with evaluating U.Va.'s response to the white nationalist torchlit march of Aug. 11.
The Honor Committee will also launch Lawn chair insurance program this fall.
“We need to stop worrying too much about the politeness … and just start helping people out,” Asst. Nursing Prof. Ishan Williams said.
The Class Giving Campaign allows students to donate directly to a contracted independent organization, school or athletic team of their choice.
Curry, who has spoken out against social justice issues such as immigration and marriage equality, spoke about the need for new style of leadership in the nation.
“Being around a pet is a huge stress reliever,” Morais said. “I just hope that students see that benefit and that they want to become more involved."
Discussions aim towards engaging the South Asian community with topics surrounding the University and the greater Charlottesville area.
“This is a complete and total Council decision, we are all in favor of this,” Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy said. “This is a situation we are looking to move forward on, hopefully with favor from the courts, to provide equity within our public spaces and a sense of healing and moving forward for our city.”
Students, faculty and community members gathered Wednesday to show their support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients.
The second floor of Clemons Library is due to open for student use on Oct 4, after being closed for a year.
Both professors and students have reported enjoying the courses so far.
Other guests slated for the free Sept. 24 concert include Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Pharrell
While the program faces termination, Congress possesses a six-month window to pass bills aimed at immigration reform.
Student Council passed two resolutions supporting DREAMers On Grounds and DACA recipients at the University during their Tuesday meeting.
