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Thomson Reuters names University Medical Center top-100 hospital

By Katherine Raichlen | March 31, 2009

Thomson Reuters recently ranked the University Medical Center as one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the United States and one of the top 15 major teaching hospitals.This is the eighth time the hospital has been named one of the 100 Top Hospitals, University Health System spokesperson Sally Jones said.?The hospital?s very proud to have received this honor yet again,? she said.

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John Warner sells items to support law student pro bono work

By Prateek Vasireddy | March 31, 2009

University Law School alumnus and former Sen. John Warner, R-Va., recently auctioned off items accumulated throughout his political career to benefit his alma mater.The proceeds ? which are expected to range from $10,000 to $12,000 ? will provide money for law students working on ?pro bono challenges for the legal representation of the indigent and the poor,? Warner said.

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Honor trial verdict finds fourth-year student guilty

By Cameron Feller | March 30, 2009

After deliberating for more than four hours at an open honor trial, a random student jury found fourth-year College student Jason Smith guilty of lying yesterday.The charges were brought forth by third-year College student Mary Siegel, incoming vice chair for investigations, and second-year College student Michelle Fox.

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X-Lounge denies University student entry because of turban

By Matt Conover | March 30, 2009

An alleged incident of racial discrimination last week led a student group to demand an apology from a local restaurant and also led that student group to question the fairness of the business? dress policy.At about 1:30 a.m.

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Four Chi Phis receive jail time for disorderly conduct

By Kelly Morenus | March 30, 2009

Four Chi Phi brothers charged with abduction last September were sentenced Thursday to four days in jail after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct.

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UJC selects new Exec Committee for 2009 to 2010

By Cameron Feller | March 30, 2009

The University Judiciary Committee elected the voting members of its new Executive Committee Thursday.

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University offers admission to prospective class of 2013

By Matt Conover | March 27, 2009

The University offered admission to 6,331 students from across the U.S.

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Library shelves expenditures to offset cuts

By Katherine Raichlen | March 27, 2009

In response to a 3.2 percent budget reduction, the University Library announced a series of proposed changes for the 2009-10 fiscal year Tuesday.

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Downtown renovations on schedule

By Sarah Wooten | March 27, 2009

The Downtown Mall infrastructure makeover is on schedule to be completed by the first week of May and is operating below its planned budget, Charlottesville officials announced earlier this week.The project consists of several renovations to the Downtown Mall, perhaps the most noticeable of which is the rebricking of the mall?s walkways.

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Prof. Cannon withdraws EPA nomination

By Tom Christensen | March 27, 2009

University Law Prof. Jon Cannon withdrew his nomination for Deputy Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, following in the footsteps of several other potential members of President Obama?s administration who similarly withdrew their nominations.

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Student treated for case of bacterial meningitis

By Cavalier Daily Staff | March 27, 2009

A fourth-year male University student was admitted to the University hospital Wednesday afternoon with bacterial meningitis.?He is in serious condition and stable,? University spokesperson Carol Wood said.

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Grant will help create reading assessments for bilingual students

By Virginia Terwilliger | March 27, 2009

Education School Prof. Marcia Invernizzi and research scientist Karen Ford recently received a $1.6 million four-year grant to develop a reading assessment program for the increasing number of Spanish-speaking children in United States elementary schools.The grant, provided by the National Center for Education Research with support from the Department of Education, will help the pair create a tool capable of identifying Spanish-speaking children who are at risk for reading difficulties, Invernizzi said.

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Smith pledges $10.7 million to build new band rehearsal hall

By Virginia Terwilliger | March 26, 2009

Hunter J. Smith, a long-time University donor, recently pledged $10.7 million to the University?s McIntire Department of Music for the construction of a rehearsal hall.The building will provide an indoor practice space for the basketball band, concert band, wind ensemble and marching band, University spokesperson Carol Wood said.Because of the large size and physical constraints of Old Cabell Hall, the marching band has not been able to use the building.

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Stimulus bill has additional effect on international students

By Rodger Nayak | March 26, 2009

As a side effect of the federal stimulus bill passed Feb. 17, some international students may have a difficult time finding post-graduation jobs with select U.S.

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Sen. Deeds visits UDems, discusses transportation

By Matthew Denton-Edmundson | March 26, 2009

Virginia Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, spoke to University Democrats yesterday about his plans for the Virginia governorship if elected to the position this fall.Deeds said he would have to grapple with the declining economy, and said he is confident that he could bring Virginia back to prosperity.As the only Democratic candidate who has previously run in a state-wide election, he introduced himself as the only candidate with the experience to lead Virginia.

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Council plans to create Unity Project garden

By Jane Ma | March 26, 2009

In keeping with the University Unity Project?s new theme of Environmental Sensitivity and Sustainability, Student Council will create a University Community Garden, Council President John Nelson said.Council?s Environmental Sustainability Committee conceived the idea of the garden in August, committee member Sarah Yates said, adding that the vegetables and plants grown in the garden will be used in environmentally friendly ways.?We really wanted to promote local sustainable food on Grounds,? she said.

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SIS receives mixed reviews after debut

By Kate Colwell | March 25, 2009

Since course registration advising sessions began this week, both students and professors have continued to react positively and negatively to the new Student Information System and its features.History department Chair Duane Osheim said while he finds SIS to be a better overall course registration system than ISIS, it also can be more complex to use.

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Student Council announces second Unity Project theme

By Jane Ma | March 25, 2009

Student Council announced yesterday that Environmental Sensitivity and Sustainability will be the focus of next year?s University Unity Project.

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State leaders approve Virginia rail expansion

By Sarah Wooten | March 25, 2009

University students and Charlottesville residents could soon benefit from a recently approved initiative meant to provide increased rail transportation to Washington, D.C.

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Virginia Pep Band plans protest for Saturday afternoon

By Tom Christensen | March 25, 2009

Before the start of the men?s lacrosse game Saturday, the Virginia Pep Band will protest the University?s allegedly reiterated decision to disallow it from playing at varsity Olympic sporting events not attended by the Cavalier Marching Band.?The administration?s decision to exclude the Pep Band should alarm all students who care about student leadership at the University,? stated Alexander Houck, Pep Band director and third-year College student, in a press release.