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University leverages new social networking tools

By Kevin Mead | October 20, 2009

The University is jumping on the bandwagon of social networking tools, "tweeting" so frequently that it is among the top 30 universities in terms of usage, according to a recent UniversitiesandColleges.org survey. The University ranked 29th among the top 100 universities in terms of Twitter followers, with one-third less than Harvard University, which came in first place.

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Casteen, Parsons receive Thomas Jefferson awards

October 19, 2009

This past Friday, the University awarded President John T. Casteen, III and Medical Research Prof. J.

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UJC releases statistics on recent recruitment

By Cameron Feller | October 19, 2009

Last night, the University Judiciary Committee released demographic statistics about its recent recruitment efforts.

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Va. Tech student missing

October 19, 2009

University Police last night issued an alert and sent an e-mail to University community members seeking information about a missing Virginia Tech student. The student, 20-year-old Morgan Dana Harrington, was last seen Saturday night at the John Paul Jones Arena, according to the e-mail.

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University will research swine flu vaccine impact on asthma patients

By Rodger Nayak | October 19, 2009

The University, in partnership with five other universities, the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will take part in a new study to help determine the effectiveness of the H1N1 vaccine on asthma sufferers. Between 350 to 400 people total with mild, moderate and severe asthma will take part in the institutions' studies.

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Monticello welcomes copy of original Declaration this week

By Tom Christensen | October 19, 2009

One of the 200 original copies of the Declaration of Independence will make a visit to its author's home, Monticello, Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.

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Faculty Council talks about policy changes

By Katherine Raichlen | October 16, 2009

[caption id="attachment_31054" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="General Faculty Council met Wednesday to discuss complaints from administrative and professional faculty members.

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Madison House organization celebrates 40th anniversary

By Christina Holowinsky | October 16, 2009

[caption id="attachment_31052" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Madison House was founded by University students to provide aid to the residents of Nelson County after Hurricane Camille hit in 1969.

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Expert predicts dismal future for state budget

By Matt Conover | October 16, 2009

Though Virginia's economy has already suffered during the recent recession, at least one expert suspects the worst is yet to come. In the most recent issue of the Virginia News Letter, published by the University's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, James Regimbal Jr.

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Parties debate health care reform

By Matthew Denton-Edmundson | October 16, 2009

A Media General poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling and Research during the past several weeks found that 49 percent of Virginians are against President Obama's health care plan, and that 80 percent fear that a public health care program would raise their taxes. The data, released Tuesday in newspapers across the state, was collected through 625 telephone interviews with registered voters who said they planned to cast their vote Nov.

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VDOT must cut budget by $134 million this year

By Virginia Terwilliger | October 16, 2009

Despite receiving stimulus money for transportation improvement, the Virginia State Department of Transportation had to cut an additional $134 million from this year's transportation budget because of the recession, VDOT Chief Engineer Malcolm T.

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IFC-sponsored blood drive starts off strong

By Laura Hoffman | October 15, 2009

[caption id="attachment_30988" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="During last year's Crimson War blood drive, University students and community members donated 1,015 pints of blood, besting the University of Maryland in the annual contest benefitting a good cause.

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Money Magazine names city as top area to start a small business

By Kate Colwell | October 15, 2009

Money Magazine recently ranked Charlottesville No. 19 on its list of best small metropolitan areas to start a small business.

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Cordel Faulk joins Law School admissions team

October 15, 2009

The Law School recently named 2001 alumnus Cordel Faulk as its new co-director of admissions. Faulk, who started his post Oct.

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Law School names Jennifer Hulvey head of financial aid

By Bret Vollmer and Laura Hoffman | October 15, 2009

The Law School recently named Jennifer Hulvey as its new director of financial aid. Hulvey has worked in financial aid for about 18 years and has worked at the University since July 2007 in student financial services, primarily assisting with the implementation of the new Student Information System. "She brings a wealth of experience regarding financial aid from all different viewpoints," said Jason Wu Trujillo, senior assistant dean for admissions and financial aid.

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BOV makes progress in presidential search

By Kevin Mead | October 14, 2009

The Special Committee on the Nomination of a President met yesterday in an open session to continue its discussion of the qualities it seeks in the next University president.

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StudCo works to extend Clark Library

By Jane Ma | October 14, 2009

[caption id="attachment_30942" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Student Life Committee co-Chairs Aagya Mathur and Kristin Flow delivered the committee's upcoming plans, including chartering buses to the Richmond Airport and extending Clark library's hours, at Council's meeting last night.

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Gubernatorial candidates seek out college voting bloc

By Bethel Habte | October 14, 2009

Gubernatorial candidates Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell have toured, tailgated and twittered to win an elusive, college-age voting bloc.

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UF officials release zombie attack preparedness plan

October 14, 2009

[caption id="attachment_30939" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The University of Florida released a document with instructions on how to handle a zombie attack.

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Harrison Field repaired after U2 concert for Indiana game

October 14, 2009

When Bono and the rest of U2 rolled out of Charlottesville Oct. 1, they left behind more than just screaming fans.