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ITC considers outsourcing two-thirds of student jobs

By Katherine Raichlen | February 19, 2009

The Information Technology and Communication office currently is considering the elimination of about two-thirds of its student jobs as part of a change in the technical help desk model, said Michael McPherson, University associate vice president and deputy chief information officer.ITC currently employs about 90 students in various roles, including answering phones at the help desk, working at walk-in locations and serving as consultants in dormitories, he said.

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State could cut public TV, radio funding

By Matthew Denton-Edmundson | February 19, 2009

Public television and radio in Virginia could soon lose nearly all taxpayer funding, and some local programs ? including those supported by the University?s Virginia Foundation for the Humanities ? are now at risk.

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Bill could free students from jury duty

By Rodger Nayak | February 19, 2009

A bill unanimously passed earlier this month by the Virginia House of Delegates and now awaiting Senate approval may allow college students to seek exemptions from jury duty.

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$2.9 million grant will create student information database

By Jane Ma | February 19, 2009

A $2.9 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will fund the new National Student Clearinghouse database, which will provide a research and reporting system enabling high schools throughout the country to track college enrollment and graduation statistics about their graduates.

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The Proof is in the Preview

By David Replogle and Mike Sollosi | February 19, 2009

Best ActorWith the exception of Richard Jenkins? The Visitor, I?ve seen every film the Best Actor nominees have starred in ? and all of these men are incredibly worthy of the award.

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Student Council holds second commission on present

By Bethel Habte | February 18, 2009

The proposed honor referendum, diversity within the student body and faculty and living wage for University employees were among the many topics brought up last night at the second annual Commission on the University?s Present.

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Technology helps solve thefts

By Tom Christensen | February 18, 2009

University Police officers recently solved two theft cases with the help of internet technology, using eBay and the University network to charge two University students with separate crimes.University Police Lieut.

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Campus Kitchen Project to provide leftover meals

By Kate Colwell | February 18, 2009

The first interest meeting for a University chapter of a national food recycling initiative ? known as the Campus Kitchens Project ? took place yesterday night in the interest of promoting a new initiative that will provide local homeless and hungry residents with leftover portions of dining hall food.

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New gossip site CollegeACB.com attempts to fill Juicy Campus

By Brandon Ly | February 18, 2009

CollegeACB.com, a gossip Web site started last year, has begun filling the void left by Juicy Campus, which was shut down last month.Former Wesleyan University undergraduate student Aaron Larner and former Johns Hopkins University undergraduate student Andrew Mann started College ACB, or Anonymous Confession Board, in January 2008.

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HR unveils new hiring plan

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 18, 2009

The University?s Human Resources Department announced that it is planning to change its hiring process, said Susan Carkeek, University vice president and chief human resource officer.

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Unity Project referendum encounters online glitch

By Jane Ma | February 17, 2009

The University Board of Elections experienced glitches with its online voting system immediately after polls opened yesterday morning, and a Student Council designed opinion poll meant to replace one part of the system also saw problems.Unity Project Chair Rob Atkinson said the most notable problem involved the Student Council Unity Project referendum, which would have determined next year?s project theme.

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Bangladesh official discusses recent elections

By Sarah Wooten | February 17, 2009

Humayun Kabir, Bangladesh?s ambassador to the United States, spoke yesterday about Bangladesh?s recent elections and changes as part of the Office of the Vice Provost for International Programs? 2009 Ambassador Series.Kabir?s lecture covered the nation?s recent developments in its economy, environment and civil rights, as well as its relations with the United States, in light of the democratic elections held in the country Dec.

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ITC plans to remove computers from labs

By Katherine Raichlen | February 17, 2009

The University?s Information Technology and Communication office will phase out computing labs to enable a more flexible computing experience, beginning with the removal of 125 computers this summer, said Michael McPherson, University associate vice president and deputy chief information officer.ITC currently provides about 400 computers in public labs, but plans call for the removal of almost all University public computers by summer 2011, he said.

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Opinon proposal calls for free water at home games

By Cameron Feller | February 17, 2009

A student opinion referendum on the spring 2009 ballot questions the athletic department?s allocation of finances, proposing that the athletic department reallocate its finances to provide students with free water at home football games.

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Committee aims to increase education

By Cameron Feller | February 16, 2009

The Honor Committee recently started taking steps to better educate University students about honor and improve the University?s community of trust.

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Can students make the cut, too?

By Jane Ma | February 16, 2009

The adverse effects of the sour economy have trickled down to many of the University?s contracted independent organizations.

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Foundation honors student with scholarship, research opportunity

By Christina Brown | February 16, 2009

At the beginning of this month, fourth-year College student Courtney Schroeder accepted a $50,000 scholarship from the Winston Churchill Foundation that will allow her to spend the next year performing research at Cambridge University in England.The scholarship, which is awarded to about 13 students annually, allows students to gain a year of research experience before entering graduate school, said Astronomy Prof.

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Research reveals lingering bias against women in science fields

By Nina Chandnani | February 16, 2009

A team of professors from both the University and Clemson University recently completed a study that shows students generally prefer male physical science teachers to females in the same field.The original project originated in Harvard, and data supporting this notion was collected from universities nationwide in association with the Factors Influencing College Science Success project, Education Assoc.

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University physicist helps develop new means of measuring gravity

By Prateek Vasireddy | February 16, 2009

University physicists recently developed a new method for making precise measurements of gravity in small spaces, potentially allowing for the creation of new devices with more commercial applications.

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IFC elects Gamper next president along with four vice presidents

By Bethel Habte | February 13, 2009

The Inter-Fraternity Council held its first round of elections last night and named new members to the organization?s next executive committee and governing board.