The timing of the summer Democratic gubernatorial primary election may result in decreased voter turnout among college students, said Bruce Vlk, deputy director of programs for the University Center for Politics.
Vice President for Research Tom Skalak?s office is planning ? with the strong endorsement of the University?s provost and Board of Visitors ? to hold what Skalak described as a ?research conversation.? The focus of the initiative will be to improve interdisciplinary research across the University?s various departments.The plan will not only focus on improving research and interdisciplinary efforts in the sciences and engineering fields but also in the humanities and social sciences, Skalak said.
Virginia driver?s licenses now have a new look. For the first time in nearly a decade, the Department of Motor Vehicles has enhanced license security features, completely changing the cards? design.The licenses will be custom-made by a vendor in Danville, DMV spokesperson Melanie Stokes said, and have added security features compared to current cards, including two laser-engraved pictures, raised micro-lettering and hidden state symbols like a dogwood tree.The new license program will become fully operational by the end of July, Stokes said.
The Albemarle Board of Supervisors will vote next week on a revised budget proposal almost 10 percent less than last year?s, Albemarle County spokesperson Lee Catlin said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four Chi Phi brothers charged with abduction last September were sentenced Thursday to four days in jail after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct.
The University Judiciary Committee elected the voting members of its new Executive Committee Thursday.
The University offered admission to 6,331 students from across the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
