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Sullivan hosts sexual violence discussion

University President Teresa Sullivan hosted a reception Thursday in the Special Collections Library to discuss the issue of sexual violence at the University. The reception covered a variety of issues, including the implementation of mandatory campus safety classes for students, how to better support survivors of sexual violence as a community, and the issue of alcohol and partying.


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Student panel discusses multicultural center

Eight students hosted a forum Tuesday night to present and discuss a new initiative for a Multicultural Student Center on Grounds. The student-led effort seeks to establish a multicultural center in Newcomb Hall to provide a safe space, collaborative environment and resources for students of diverse backgrounds.


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A push for increased safety on the Downtown Mall

In the aftermath of the disappearance and death of second-year College student Hannah Graham, University students, Charlottesville citizens and city officials have found themselves increasingly concerned with personal safety.


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University seeks donations through Giving ToHoosDay campaign

The Charlottesville community and the University participated in #GivingTuesday yesterday, a global day dedicated to giving. #GivingTuesday was established originally in 2012 as a response to the consumer driven shopping days surrounding Thanksgiving: Black Friday and Cyber Monday.


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Virginia ethics commission calls for tighter gift restrictions, independent review body

A commission created to investigate Virginia’s ethics laws released a report Monday calling for tighter restrictions on gifts to public officials, limiting board and commission members from voting on matters affecting their interests, and the creation of an independent ethics review commission to oversee and penalize violations of these rules. “By imposing an overall limit on both tangible and intangible gifts to public officials, creating an independent ethics review commission with investigative and enforcement authority, and strengthening Virginia’s conflict of interests prohibitions, these interim recommendations constitute a major step forward in the effort to ensure that in Virginia no interest comes before the public interest,” commission Co-Chairman Rick Boucher said in a press release.


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Glynn Key, alumna, Seven and former BOV member dies suddenly

Glynn D. Key, alumna, member of the Seven Society and former University Board of Visitors member passed away suddenly on November 20 at her home in Philadelphia. At the time of her death, Key served as general counsel to General Electric (GE) and oversaw multiple global development projects.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.