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Relay for Life robbed at fundraising event

Relay for Life, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, had its proceeds from a fundraising event on the Corner stolen early yesterday morning.? Students were holding a bar night at Mellow Mushroom when a man entered the restaurant and stole an envelope containing the group's money, said third-year College student Kathy Feeney, president of Relay for Life at the University.

Bill would expand Safe Space training

Student Council members proposed a resolution last night that, if passed, could help University resident advisors better address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.

Students remember Virginia Tech victims

The one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings will be marked today by a series of remembrance events at Virginia Tech, as well as by a ceremony at the University. The Virginia Tech administration has cancelled class today and has planned a commemorative event set to begin at 10:30 this morning on the school's Drillfield.

University hosts dean candidate

Beth Hellwig, one of three finalists for the dean of students position, addressed a group of faculty and students yesterday in the Dome Room of the Rotunda about how she could use her past experiences to accomplish her future goals if she is selected for the job. Hellwig, who earned a doctorate in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, discussed how her 32 years of experience in higher education and her various positions of leadership have influenced the way she interacts with students and the way she handles a position in student affairs.

Committee intends to advance 'big ideas'

The University is seeking new ways to incorporate innovative ideas throughout the University community through the development of the Programmatic Initiatives Committee, or "Big Ideas" Committee. Organized through the Commission on the Future of the University, the committee seeks to establish a standardized process for reviewing and implementing new ideas submitted by members of the University community, said Darden Prof.

Pavilion VIII terrace apartment to open

The Pavilion VIII terrace apartment will have a new faculty resident next semester, said Alexander Gilliam, Board of Visitors secretary and special assistant to the president. Pavilion VIII, he said, consists of one terrace apartment and another larger apartment on the upper floor.

Correction

The Friday, April 11 News article "Board discusses recent mental health bills" stated that the University's Incident Response Information System allows students to document mental health concerns.

Student allegedly abducted, robbed

A student reported that he was abducted and robbed from the 100 block of Rugby Road near the Corner area shortly after 11:30 p.m.

Disturbing the Dead

U.Va. has highest black student graduation rate among publics

The University is leading the pack of public institutes of higher education in graduation rates of African-American students for the 14th consecutive year, according to a recent article published in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Maurice Apprey, dean of the Office of African-American Affairs, said the commitments of administration, faculty and students have contributed to the consistently high graduation rate. The Office of African-American Affairs aims to translate this aggregate effort into programs that bring success for students, Apprey said.

U.Va. seeks to build leaders

University administrators discussed the creation of an Institute for Faculty Advancement in an effort to improve faculty leadership opportunities at Thursday's?

Lawn residents irked by recent rocking chair thefts

A Lawn resident's rocking chair was stolen this weekend, bringing up the total number of incidents involving chair theft this academic year to seven, Lawn resident Christine Devlin said. "My chair happens to be amongst those that are missing," said Lawn resident Ben Cooper, former Honor Committee chair.

Some VCCS graduates assured SEAS admission

Virginia community college graduates who meet certain requirements will now be guaranteed admission to the University's Engineering School because of an agreement signed last month by University President John T.

Foundation chooses Morven coordinator

In an effort to help create an interdisciplinary, international academic center for the University, the University of Virginia Foundation recently named Stewart Gamage, current vice president of public affairs at the College of William & Mary, director of the University's Morven Project. The Morven Project seeks to establish an academic center for the University on land given to the University in 2001 by John W.

Clinton projected to win Pennsylvania

Following extensive media coverage of controversial comments made by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama last week about rural Americans, experts anticipate Sen.

Loan policy may affect student aid

As many high school seniors contemplate their options for higher education at the end of an arduous college application process, for some, the real work has just begun.

Single sanction ad hoc committee reinstated

The Honor Committee approved the reinstatement of the single sanction ad hoc committee and approved changes to open committee meeting procedure during last night's meeting.

Students receive first Warner awards

Two University students received a jump-start this weekend toward their planned political careers, as third-year College students Grayson Lambert and Sarah Buckley received the first annual Senator John W.

Maury hall or opera house?

Show me the money

From the College to the Engineering School and extending to all arms of the University, there is neither much variation in the evaluation procedures that lead to raises in faculty salaries nor many differences in how a new hire's salary is determined.