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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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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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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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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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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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American Academy inducts Casteen, faculty members

By Katherine Raichlen | October 13, 2009

University President John T. Casteen, III and three faculty members were inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Saturday. The AAAS has honored excellence and service to the nation and the world since 1780, according to the organization's Web site, electing members who are "men and women of exceptional achievement, drawn from science, scholarship, business, public affairs, and the arts." This year, in addition to Casteen, the AAAS inducted Law Prof.

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Poe House pays tribute to author with funeral

By Rodger Nayak | October 13, 2009

One of the University's most famous alumni was buried Sunday. Again. The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum honored author and former University student Edgar Allan Poe with a funeral in Baltimore 160 years after his death, said event organizer and Poe House Curator Jeff Jerome.

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