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Finance Committee contemplates salaries, Rugby office

In the course of approving several amendments and presenting budget reports, the Board of Visitors Finance Committee discussed the increase of faculty salaries based on merit and the uses of a Rugby Road office building at the Rotunda on Friday morning. The Committee passed an amendment to clarify the new initiative of rewarding outstanding faculty with an increase in their yearly pay.

Education Policy Committee convenes at Board meeting

The Board of Visitors Education Policy Committee met Thursday to approve the establishment of a new Thomas Jefferson Medal, the renaming of a professorship and a new major in the Curry School — the three items will be voted on by the full board Friday.

Santorum addresses U.Va. students

Former United States Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) spoke in Old Cabel Hall on Thursday evening as the Grand Opening Speaker for the University’s Young Americans For Freedom chapter.

Board of Visitors elects Executive Committee

The Board of Visitors convened in the Rotunda Board Room Thursday to elect the Executive Committee for the current academic year.

Building and Grounds Committee talks construction

The Board of Visitors held its first Building and Grounds Committee meeting of the 2013-2014 academic year in the Rotunda on Thursday.

U.Va. celebrates McArthur Squash Center Debut

The UVa Squash community united today at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new state of the art MacArthur Squash Center at Boar’s Head Sports Club, initiating the official debut of the center.

Athletics drive rising college costs, study finds

The rising cost of attending college is driven partly by universities using students’ tuition and fees to finance non-academic services, such as athletic programs, campus recreation and student housing, according to a report released by the Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.

SACS completes review of University, final report to emerge by December

A committee from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools completed its three-day review of the University’s commitment to the accrediting agency’s “core practices.” The agency placed the University on a one-year warning following the resignation and reinstatement of University President Teresa Sullivan in the summer of 2012.

State contradicts Huguely appeals

The Virginia Attorney General’s office submitted a brief to the Virginia Court of Appeals this week giving the state’s opinion on the appeal effort of former University student George Huguely, who was found guilty in February 2012 of grand larceny and the second degree murder of his on-again, off-again girlfriend Univeristy student Yeardley Love.

Board of Visitors holds first meeting of the year

Appointed by the Virginia Governor and charged with seeing to the effective and transparent governance of the University, the Board of Visitors consists of 19 members — former professors and faculty, business owners, working professionals and one non-voting student.

Teenager dies after fatal fall at Humpback Rock

A 13-year-old teenage girl lost her footing and fell to her death Sunday night near milepost 6 on the Humpback Rock trail.

Board of Visitors student member addresses Student Council

Blake Blaze, a fourth-year College student and the student member of the Board of Visitors, addressed Student Council at its representative body meeting Tuesday evening. Blaze spoke about his appointment to the board as a non-voting member for the 2013-2014 term.

City Council considers benefits for same-sex couples

At its meeting Monday night, the Charlottesville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would extend marriage benefits to city employees in same-sex marriages that have legally taken place in other states.

Faculty Senate holds first meeting of 2013-14 academic year

The Faculty Senate convened Tuesday for its first meeting of the 2013-14 academic year to discuss the five identified pillars of the University’s strategic planning initiative, which will be presented to the Board of Visitors when it convenes later in the month.

Harrington, Alexis Murphy families meet in Albermarle

The case of missing young woman Alexis Murphy holds many similarities to the 2009 Morgan Harrington case. Both families met for support in Albermarle County over the weekend.

Sens. Warner, Kaine propose relocating U.S. Africa command to Virginia

University commemorates slave history with new commission

The history of race at the University is long and complicated, and a new commission will attempt to address many of the lingering issues and commemorate slave history.

Race forum discusses "Black Identity" at U.Va.

Students and faculty discuss how it feels to be black on a “white campus”, as well as reflect upon struggles from racial disparities in the past.

Honor Committee consolidates support officer pools

The Honor Committee voted unanimously to consolidate its three officer pools of counselors, advisors and educators into one pool of support officers, who would be recruited and trained together, Sunday evening.

Panel discusses Virginia gay marriage laws

University students and Charlottesville community members packed a room Wednesday to listen to a panel moderated by Dean of Students Allen Groves about the prospects for same-sex marriage in Virginia in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down part of the Defense of Marriage Act.