The caption accompanying Monday's Focus article, "AEPi national body closes chapter for reorganization," wrongfully stated that the Mu Chapter's charter had been revoked after allegations of hazing, less-than-acceptable recruitment levels and house disrepair were brought against the fraternity by the Alpha Epsilon Pi national organization.
The Learning Barge, a floating environmental education center designed and constructed by University students and faculty, will open to the public Sept.
A study co-authored by University environmental sciences professor emeritus William Ruddiman concluded that the agricultural methods of ancient human populations may have had an effect on global climate change. Ruddiman built his conclusion off of a hypothesis made more than five years ago, which stated that humans started having a measurable effect on carbon dioxide values as populations started practicing agriculture about 7,000 years ago.
Biology Prof. Michael P. Timko and his team of researchers identified a gene that provides resistance to parasitic plants, publishing their findings in last week's issue of the journal, "Science." The research may prove especially useful in bettering the lives of African farmers who depend on the cowpea plant for survival. Using the "viral induced silencing method," Timko was able to identify which gene in the cowpea plant was responsible for the plant's resistance to the parasitic plant Striga, which drains plants of water and nutrients.
Madison [caption id="attachment_29881" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New interim executive director Elizabeth Bass has worked for Madison House for the past six years.
The Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recently awarded the Nursing School three grants for graduate students, totaling about $200,000. The HRSA evaluates how the money has been used in the past for the reapplication and consideration of future monies.
[caption id="attachment_29857" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Honor Committee met last night to discuss the proposed Semester at Sea amendment concept that would create a two-trial system for University students found guilty while participating in the program.
The University begins work today on the restoration of the capitals of Pavilion II's columns, using specially designed lasers to clear away pollutants and grime.
The long running "Virginia is For Lovers" slogan is up for a spot on the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame. The slogan, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, was first suggested in 1969 by the Richmond-based advertising agency, Martin & Woltz, Inc. It's "a huge year [for the motto]," said Tamra Talmadge-Anderson, public relations director for the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Despite a national SAT score decline, graduating Virginia high school seniors scored higher on average this past year than the previous one, according to the College Board. Virginia high school students scored higher than the national average in the reading and writing sections but lower in the math section, said Brian O'Reilly, executive director of College Board SAT program relations. According to the College Board, the average reading score for Virginia high school students was 511, 10 points higher than the national average.
Many law school graduates today are facing significantly reduced job opportunities compared to one year ago, as several prominent law firms have lowered the number of on-campus interviews because of the current economic slump. Karen Sloan, a reporter for The National Law Journal, said while regional midsize firms have not seen too much change, large, corporate firms - which tend to offer the most comfortable salaries - have taken the biggest hit. "The trend started last fall and it's been getting tighter and tighter since," she said. University Law students currently seeking interviews, however, have not been hit as hard as other students across the country. Kevin Donovan, senior assistant dean for Career Services at the Law School, said despite a decrease in overall interviews, the interview process for University law students has generally remained a positive one. "Students had access to a lot of great employers and a fairly large number of callbacks," Donovan stated.
Several prominent Virginia businessmen, including two former University Board of Visitors members, have come together to work on a new initiative called Grow by Degrees, which hopes to make higher education more affordable and applicable in the workforce. W.
The University recently altered its activities fees for graduate students this semester to give all full-time graduate students access to University athletic events. Many students past their second year of graduate school at the University are still considered full-time students, but have fewer credit hours from classes and spend more time conducting research, said Matt Rannals, president of the Graduate Arts & Sciences Council.
[caption id="attachment_29790" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Officials roped off an area near Lambeth Field where the aggressive creature, believed to be a fox, attacked a student.
The University Law School lost one of its most prominent alumni late Tuesday night when Sen. Edward Kennedy, Law School class of 1959, passed away after a long struggle with brain cancer. Kennedy became known as the "Lion of the Senate" during his U.S.
[caption id="attachment_29787" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Kendall Singleton, a 2007 University graduate, was involved in dining sustainability efforts as a student.
Ticketing for fine arts events will soon be available online and at the new University Arts Box Office, which combines ticketing services for musical and dramatic performances, as well as the Virginia Film Festival.
The Information Technology and Communication office now offers technical service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
[caption id="attachment_29762" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="John Wynne held two forums yesterday to give members of the University community a chance to bring specific needs and concerns to the attention of the Special Committee on the Nomination of a President.
The Graduate Management Admission Council's 2009 survey of full-time master of business administration programs reported a 64 percent increase in applications from 2008, compared to the 80 percent increase seen from 2007 to 2008, said Sam Silverstein, manager of media and public affairs at GMAC. Although the raw number of applications increased, the percentage increase declined, he said.
