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UJC adds new sanction locations

November 11, 2009

The University Judiciary Committee, in a joint effort with the Office of the Dean of Students, added two new community service sanction locations during its weekly meeting Sunday. The University's Facilities Management Department and Parking and Transportation Department are now community service locations that University students may be assigned to when sanctioned by the committee for violating one of the committee's 12 standards of conduct, UJC Chair Michael Chapman said. Work for Facilities Management will be seasonal, based on supervisors' needs and possibly include jobs like raking leaves or collecting trash, Vice Chair for Sanctions Eric Schneiter said.

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University kicks off student leadership initiative

By Emily Poe | November 10, 2009

Student leaders from various organizations across Grounds met last night at dinner to announce the Cross-Cultural Leadership Initiative, a new program launched by the Office of the Dean of Students. The initiative is co-sponsored by Student Council, the Minority Rights Coalition, the Honor Committee, the Office of Diversity and Equity, the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Latino Student Alliance and the Middle Eastern Leadership Council. Student Council Vice President Colin Hood, who worked closely with the Office of the Dean of Students and other organizations to solidify the foundations of the initiative, said the new project is similar to the contracted independent organization leadership project Student Council announced recently. "This one has more of a focus toward cultural programming," Hood said.

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McDonnell names transition team to manage appointments

By Matthew Denton-Edmundson | November 10, 2009

Last week, Governor-elect Bob McDonnell announced the leaders of his transition team, which will include Thomas Farrell, the current Dominion Power CEO and a former member of the University's Board of Visitors. The leaders will advise McDonnell's appointment of administrators and cabinet members as he takes the reins in Richmond from current Governor Tim Kaine.

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Search party finds no new clues to disappearance

By Bethel Habte | November 9, 2009

[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.

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Lockheed Martin offers sustainability research grants

By Jane Ma | November 9, 2009

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.

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University honors equal opportunity

By Katherine Raichlen | November 6, 2009

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.

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Report shows decrease in number of alcohol-related arrests on Grounds

By Matt Conover | November 6, 2009

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.

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StudCo reignites

By Jane Ma | November 5, 2009

[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.

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Festival debuts today with 85 films

By Kate Colwell | November 5, 2009

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.

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McDonnell wins election by landslide

By Prateek Vasireddy | November 4, 2009

[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.

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Toscano, Bell in familiar spot

By Bethel Habte | November 4, 2009

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.

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