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Virginia SAT scores rise, national averages decline

By Emily Poe | August 28, 2009

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.

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Recession results in fewer on-campus law interviews

By Sebastien Theroux and Tom Christensen | August 28, 2009

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.

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Graduate students receive free admission to athletic events

By Prateek Vasireddy | August 28, 2009

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.

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. Photo by: Bennett Sorbo
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Committee listens to input about presidential search

By Tom Christensen | August 26, 2009

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MBA applications increase at lessened rate

By Sarah Wooten | August 26, 2009

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.

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Clerkship office aids in employment

By Prateek Vasireddy | August 26, 2009

The Law School recently opened a new office to assist Law students seeking a judicial clerkship after graduation, expanding an already prominent multitude of career services. The office seeks to answer students' questions and help them find clerkships that will give them experience in their desired career, said Ruth Payne, director of career services for clerkships and programs.

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Council looks to address SAF, CIO budget issues

By Jane Ma | August 26, 2009

Even though classes were not in regular session, Student Council stayed busy planning for the 2009-10 academic year during the summer months. Council worked with officials from the Student Activities Center and Student Activity Fund to create an appropriations system that members hope will be more efficient in allocating the $600,000 Council has set aside this year for contracted independent organizations.

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August 26, 2009

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Gubernatorial candidates campaign in Charlottesville

By Emily Poe | August 25, 2009

Virginia gubernatorial candidates recently visited the University, meeting with University community members to discuss the economy, higher education and transportation issues. Democratic contender Creigh Deeds outlined his plans for the commonwealth at a Sunday rally, discussing his desire to revamp the transportation system and restore Virginians' confidence in the economy. "No.

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Housing eliminates VSOC forms

By Jane Ma | August 25, 2009

Violations of the Standards of Conduct, commonly referred to as a "VSOC," are now part of the past, Resident Life Co-Chair Adam Reitelbach said. A VSOC signified a breach of the 12 Standards of Conduct, which are applicable to all University students.

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Committee forms to find next president

By Laura Hoffman | August 22, 2009

As University President John T. Casteen, III prepares to retire in August of next year, the University has commenced its search for its eighth president. After Casteen announced his plans to step down, the University formed a Special Committee on the Nomination of a President - chaired by Board of Visitors Rector John O.

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