Six months ago, regular donors to the University were worried about even discussing philanthropy because of the serious recession.
[caption id="attachment_31776" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Briceland drew distinctions between intentional and ignorant plagiarism last night while speaking to the Honor Committee.
[caption id="attachment_31774" align="alignleft" width="252" caption="Volunteers from Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the rest of the commonwealth met this weekend in hopes of finding Morgan Dana Harrington or any information about her whereabouts.
As part of a $100,000 grant to the Engineering School, Lockheed Martin is awarding up to five $3,000 scholarships to undergraduate students or groups to work on high-value, sustainability-oriented engineering design projects. "Lockheed Martin has donated $15,000 for grants specifically to fund sustainable research in the Engineering School," former Rodman Council Co-President Ian Czekala said.
The University's Equal Opportunity Programs Office recently presented its inaugural Champion Awards to 17 University community members, recognizing individuals' efforts to foster a more inclusive environment on Grounds. "The awards are a way to acknowledge and honor persons at the University who promote social justice and equal rights," Equal Opportunity Programs Director Darlene Scott-Scurry said. The ceremony, which took place last Friday, recognized those who "work to advocate and help us advance our mission, which is preventing and eliminating discrimination and providing equal access to all University programs and activities," Scott-Scurry said. History Prof.
University students were arrested significantly less for liquor law violations last year than in 2006 or 2007, according to the institution's most recent Clery Act report. The report, published recently by the University Police, shows that the number of alcohol-related arrests fell from 125 and 119 arrests in 2006 and 2007, respectively, to 80 in 2008. University Police Capt.
Intervention and counseling in jail helps to reduce recidivism rates for inmates, according to a recent study conducted by Education Prof.
This weekend's volunteer community search for Morgan Dana Harrington, originally scheduled to depart the Cavalier Inn, has been relocated.
[caption id="attachment_31684" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Gil and Dan Harrington asked area residents to help find their daughter, Morgan, yesterday afternoon.
There were two different election parties held in Richmond Tuesday night on opposite ends of the city.
[caption id="attachment_31681" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Student Council's Safety and Wellness Committee has worked with off-Grounds housing officials, University Police and renting companies to address deficient ligahting in off-Grounds housing areas.
A limited supply of H1N1 vaccine will be available tomorrow at Student Health between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Virginia Film Festival, operating this year under the theme, "Funny Business," begins today and runs through Sunday. Virginia Film Festival press representative John Kelly said the festival will include 85 films and more than 100 guests in three and a half days, which is "an amazing amount of art to put out." Additionally, Kelly noted that this year's ticket sales to date are ahead of the final tally of ticket sales last year. Kelly said Virginia films are highlighted more so this year than previously.
[caption id="attachment_31643" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Republican candidate Bob McDonnell secured an early lead in the polls last night, prompting The Associated Press to declare him the winner of the gubernatorial race against Creigh Deeds less than one hour after the polls officially closed.
Incumbents Robert Bell and David Toscano, who represent Charlottesville and Albermarle County in the Virginia House of Delegates for the Republican and Democratic Parties, respectively, maintained their seats in yesterday's elections, defeating challengers by overwhelmingly large margins. Bell won with 61.99 percent of the vote in the 58th district versus Democratic newcomer Cynthia Neff's 37.95 percent.
The Republican Party had plenty to celebrate after the results for the Albemarle County elections came in last night, even though Democratic candidates won all City of Charlottesville races. Republican Duane Snow won the Board of Supervisors position for the Samuel Miller District with 44.81 percent of the vote, according to the Virginia State Board of Elections. "I know Snow.
[caption id="attachment_31664" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="University Democrats President Megan Durkee cast her vote yesterday.
Despite the atypically high voter turnout in the 2008 presidential election, a much lower percentage of voters came out for election day yesterday.
[caption id="attachment_31593" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Some Albemarle County voters will be able to cast their ballots at Alumni Hall, among other locations.
[caption id="attachment_31591" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="City Council, pictured here earlier this year, discussed one resident's traffic safety concerns last night.
