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University seeks new Batten dean

By Alex Foreman and Christina Brown | September 17, 2008

The University?s search for the founding dean of the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy is progressing as the search committee narrows down candidates to a group of finalists who will be invited to Grounds next month.The finalists, whom University Provost Arthur Garson referred to in an e-mail as a ?group of incredibly distinguished finalists,? were selected after a series of off-Grounds interviews, Batten School Director David Breneman said.The search committee, chaired by Garson, consists of a Board of Visitors member, a member of the Miller Center of Public Affairs? Board of Directors, as well as various faculty members, Garson stated in an e-mail.

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StudCo votes against endorsement

By Alexandra Hemenway | September 17, 2008

Last night Student Council debated and ultimately did not pass a resolution that would endorse the Tees Overseas campaign, a student group, whose goal is to collect unwanted orange T-shirts and send them to overseas areas in need.The resolution asked for Council?s formal support and appreciation for the efforts of the group, which is currently funded by Council?s Athletic Affairs Committee.Some Council members first expressed concern with the language of the endorsement resolution, which stated, ?recent marketing efforts and policies threaten to strip Scott Stadium of its unique identity that existed during the era of the football program?s greatest success.? Council members took the language to mean that if Council passed the resolution, it may appear as though Council endorses dressing up for football games instead of wearing a T-shirt.?If Tees Overseas is taking a certain side that?s fine, but Student Council is not in a position to take a side,? Vice President for Administration John Nelson said.

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Medical Center tests pilot recycling program

By Kate Colwell | September 17, 2008

The University Medical Center announced Monday that it saved nearly 1.8 tons of plastic this summer that had previously never been considered recyclable.The conservation was achieved through a demonstration project in June and July for recycling in clinical use.

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Boeing to rank program prep

By Sarah Wooten | September 17, 2008

Boeing, a global aerospace company, has begun research on an engineering school ranking process with the hopes of improving university engineering departments across the country.Boeing spokesperson Cindy Wall said by evaluating how students perform in the workforce, Boeing will be able to critique various engineering departments.

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Michelle Obama comes to University

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 17, 2008

Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, will speak at a rally on Grounds today, accompanied by vice presidential candidate Joe Biden?s wife, Jill Biden.The rally will take place in Newcomb Plaza starting at 4:15 p.m.

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Campaigns see commonwealth as battleground

By Emily Poe | September 16, 2008

As the Nov. 4 presidential election approaches and Virginia polls remain closer than ever, both the John McCain and Barack Obama campaigns work around the clock to secure votes in the hotly contested commonwealth.?Since Palin was announced as the vice presidential candidate we?ve really been inundated with people wanting to help out and make sure that McCain [and] Palin get elected,? Albemarle County Republican Committee Chairman Chris Schoenewald said.

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City

By Hannah Wallace | September 16, 2008

It is what Mayor Dave Norris called ?arguably Charlottesville?s biggest problem.? It is what, according to many city officials and non-profit groups, makes finding a proper home in Charlottesville so difficult.

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UJC releases data on demographics

By Stephanie Kassab | September 15, 2008

The University Judiciary Committee plans to re-examine efforts to diversify its membership after a self-reported survey found low representation of students from a number of backgrounds.

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University researchers develop new method to be used in cancer treatment

By Katherine Raichlen | September 15, 2008

University researchers have developed a method for treating cancerous tumors that takes advantage of new research in laser technology to amplify the effect of radiation treatment.?The project was designed to solve a dilemma in radiation therapy,? said Ke Sheng, an assistant professor with the department of radiation oncology.In cancer patients, tumors are surrounded by normal, non-cancerous tissue.

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Transfer programs see enhancements

By Samantha Koon | September 12, 2008

Now welcoming its third class of transfer students, the University?s guaranteed admission program for community college graduates is rapidly expanding and redefining how some students pursue an education.?I think it is progressing extremely well,? Associate Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts said about the program.

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Airport will expand runway with funds

By Hannah Wallace | September 12, 2008

The Virginia Aviation Board has approved more than $4.5 million of funding to be used by the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority for several planned improvement projects, including the first, preliminary phase of a runway expansion that could result in slightly lower airfares.Commerce Prof.

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University physicist among first to observe particle

By Anne Rasmussen | September 12, 2008

An international team of physicists including University Assoc. Physics Prof. Bob Hirosky announced at the end of August the first observation of a particle that has been called a potentially crucial step in discovering and understanding fundamental laws of physics, the nature of matter and the forces around us.Hirosky and his team observed the force-carrying particle, known as the Z boson, at the U.S.

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University doctor wins NIA grant

By Victoria Hinton | September 12, 2008

Neuroscience Prof. Jeremy Tuttle earned a $1.4 million grant in August from the National Institute of Aging for his research about bladder control drugs and their possible effects on Alzheimer?s disease patients.

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McCain, Palin rally in Fairfax gathers largest crowd to date

By Alex Foreman | September 11, 2008

FAIRFAX, Va. ? A crowd of 23,000 people gathered yesterday for a political rally for Republican presidential nominee John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin, making the Fairfax campaign stop McCain?s largest to date.McCain and Palin said maintaining Virginia a Red state will not be easy, but they stressed the fact that they believe a Republican victory in the commonwealth is achievable and important to the overall election.

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