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Curry special ed. program now features dual-certification option

The Education School recently modified its special education program to include a dual-endorsement option, enabling participating students to gain certification in both special education and a general education field of choice. In the face of a changing teaching atmosphere, the program will seek to equip future teachers better for the many K-12 schools that are presently looking to better integrate children with special needs by placing them in classrooms with "more typically developing children," Education Dean Robert Pianta said.? These combined classes, termed "inclusion classrooms," aim to make connections between general education students and special education students, he explained. According to Sandra Cohen, director of teacher education at the Education School, the program will help address the increased demand for inclusion classroom teachers.

CTS buses not in service for Easter Sunday

Charlottesville Transportation Service buses will not run Sunday, according to City of Charlottesville spokesperson Ric Barrick. "We are closed two days of the year: Christmas and Easter," Barrick said.

Honor Forum cancelled

The Honor Forum scheduled for March 26 has been canceled due to lack of interest, according to Josh Hess, Honor Committee vice chair for community relations.

Cavalier Daily statement regarding recent comics (UPDATED)

The Cavalier Daily sincerely regrets any offense readers may have taken to two recent comics in the strip TCB published March 13 and 14.

I want to know your secret, Mrs. Roboto

UTS officials iron out bus route changes

University Transit System and University Parking and Transportation officials discussed new bus route proposals Tuesday night.

Panel outlines difficulties undocumented aliens face

Speakers at an immigration rights panel last night focused on the human aspect of the illegal immigration issue, encouraging students to support the immigrant community and pro-legalization legislation.

Tornado drill exposes computer glitch

The University discovered a glitch in its emergency preparedness plan following yesterday's tornado drill.

StudCo inducts new Executive Board

Last night The Colonnade Club played host to the formal transition ceremony for Student Council, during which President Matt Schrimper stressed his eagerness to begin his term and work with his peers. "I'm most excited about the individuals coming in and I think it's an indication of things to come for Student Council," Schrimper said, adding, "We'd love for any individuals in the community to join Council, to get involved and make an impact at this institution." Schrimper and his Executive Board, including Vice President for Administration John Nelson and Vice President for Organizations Kayla Wherry, formally took their positions last night when they where sworn in by former Council executives. "It's been a long month of getting ready," Schrimper said.

Nice day for a drive

U.Va. considers new arts degree

Students interested in combining their interests in arts and business may have more opportunities at the University in the future because of the possible creation of a five-year master's degree program for arts administration. The program, proposed by Art Department Lecturer George Sampson, is currently being deliberated by the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Committee on Educational Policy and Curriculum, according to interim College Dean Karen Ryan. According to Sampson, the process for implementing a new program typically takes about 18 months, and not all of it occurs on Grounds. "Establishing a new degree requires approval of state authorities in Richmond," Sampson said, adding that "if everything goes very smoothly, we might have our first entering class of this program in the fall of 2009." According to Sampson, if implemented, the program would only include the five-year master's program; there are no plans to create an undergraduate major or minor in arts administration.

Student finds efficient energy use in Charlottesville farmers market

Research by a University student uncovered new findings about the effectiveness of local food markets. Fourth-year Engineering student Lauren Doucette is working with Ben Cohen, assistant professor of science, technology and society, to complete her senior thesis about the energy used in farmers market systems and its implications for society. Doucette explained there is a debate surrounding the effectiveness of farmers markets in terms of energy consumption.

Contraceptive costs draw focus

With college student health centers across the country facing price hikes for contraceptives, the University branch of the group Voices for Planned Parenthood, or Vox, is starting a campaign to spread awareness of these cost increases on Grounds.

Comic artists' statement regarding recent comics

The comic artists responsible for the March 13 and 14 TCB comic strips decline to comment on their work at this time.

Tornado drill tests alert system

The University will conduct a tornado drill today in observance of Tornado Preparedness Day. The drill will serve to test both the University's emergency preparedness in the case of a tornado and the UVaAlerts text-messaging system, Director of Emergency Preparedness Marjorie Sidebottom said. The campus-wide drill is scheduled to start at 9:45 a.m., and students can expect to receive two messages over the course of the drill, one to begin the exercise and one to conclude it, Sidebottom said.

Clemons Library evacuated due to health concerns

Clemons Library was evacuated at about 1:30 a.m. yesterday, after students complained about sudden sneezing and coughing, Head of Clemons Library Donna Tolson said.

Luck o' The Irish

Libel Show still delivers Law laughs after 100 years

Students involved in the University Law School's "Libel Show," a musical-comedy revue involving professor impersonations and satirizing law school culture, are celebrating the show's 100th anniversary this year in a production with more than 200 students. According to third-year Law student Patrick Byrnett, producer of the "Libel Show," the show began in 1903 as a hazing ritual for the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.

History professors star on new radio program

Taking their love of American history to the airwaves, History Profs. Peter Onuf and Brian Balogh and former History Prof.

Cavalier Daily statement regarding recent comics (UPDATED)

The Cavalier Daily sincerely regrets any offense readers may have taken to two recent comics in the strip TCB published March 13 and 14.