The past year-and-a-half has seen the University dive headfirst into the once-foreign frontier of online education, notably through its offering of more than a dozen massive open online courses, or MOOCs.
Queer & Allied Activism was re-established at the University Tuesday evening. More than 20 individuals — including two University staff members — convened in the University’s LGBTQ Center for the first meeting since the activist organization dissolved last spring.
The African Studies Initiative hosted United States Ambassador Designate Larry André Tuesday evening for a lecture about recent conflict in South Sudan. André’s talk focused on the history of South Sudan — which became an independent nation in 2011 and has recently faced a series of ethnic conflicts.
The University announced last week the appointment of Virginia Evans to the position of Chief Information Officer.
Student Council met last night to discuss funding constraints it may face in the remainder of the semester and a plan to move the student section at football games.
The Board of Visitors voted last week to increase the tuition rates for many graduate programs offered by the University, both in the College and other schools. The increases in tuition and fees range between 1.2 and 19.6 percent, with rates varying for in-state and out-of-state students.
Monday marked the start of the University’s Every Body Week, a campaign organized by the Women’s Resource Center in association with the University’s Coalition on Eating Disorders and Exercise Concerns.
A bill drafted by a group of University students that would require schools to better disclose mental health resources passed the Virginia House of Delegates with unanimous consent earlier in the month.
The proposal to construct a western U.S. Route 29 bypass ran into a pair of roadblocks last week, as the Federal Highways Administration requested the Virginia Department of Transportation further review the project and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution asking Gov. Terry McAuliffe to direct funds away from the project.
At approximately 10:50 a.m. Monday, the University Board of Elections voting website, www.uvavote.com, experienced “unplanned downtime” that was likely a crash due to heavy traffic. According to the Board, the occurrence prevented some students from voting during a two-hour window Monday morning, but did not alter votes which were already cast.
Elections for Honor Committee members begin today. Students can log online to www.uvavote.com from now through Thursday to cast their ballots.
Elections for University Judiciary Committee members begin today. Students can log online to www.uvavote.com from now through Thursday to cast their ballots.
Elections for Honor Committee members begin today. Students can log online to www.uvavote.com from now through Thursday to cast their ballots.
Elections for University Judiciary Committee members begin today. Students can log online to www.uvavote.com from now through Thursday to cast their ballots.
The Board of Visitors met from Wednesday to Saturday last week to discuss future plans and approve major initiatives affecting the entire University community. Tuition hikes, new degrees and salary equity were among several items the BOV considered.
Second-year College students Andrew Kwon, the current class president, and Jack Vallar are competing for third-year class president in this week’s student elections.
The Board of Visitors announced the appointment of third-year College student Meg Gould as its student member Saturday. Gould will replace fourth-year College student Blake Blaze when his term ends June 1.
Second-years Colin Baker and Michael Bunting are vying for the position of Engineering Council Vice President, Colin Baker and Michael Bunting. The vice president helps to lead the nine standing committees, five representative bodies and executive board, which make up the Engineering Council.
The Batten Undergraduate Council has only existed for two years, and the constitution was written one year ago, but two candidates, third-years Stephanie Hough and Bryan Kardos are looking to lead the organization this upcoming year.
