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Web site provides college crime statistics

A new Web site, UCrime.com, is now available for current and potential university and college students as a source for information about crimes committed on or around campuses.Colin Drane, president of UCrime and University alumnus, said he believes the site is important because he feels strongly that crime ?data in the public?s hands is a good thing [because] it improves public safety.? The Web site has access to information from universities through the Clery Act of 1990, which requires universities to make their crime statistics public knowledge.

Kaine issues spending reduction plans

Gov. Timothy Kaine issued an executive spending reduction plan yesterday to compensate for the projected $973.6 million 2009 fiscal year shortfall, and the University will feel the effect of any approved budget cuts across the board, University officials said.

Three-way communication benefits all parties

With a number of ongoing and planned construction projects, the University has improved its communication with local government, its agencies and community residents, Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris said, specifically noting the success of community-University relations concerning the South Lawn Project construction and unified emergency services.Whenever the University has a development project, it works with Charlottesville City Council to make sure the project does not adversely affect the city, Norris said, noting that the University often seeks city input even when approval is not necessary.

Retiring Sen. Warner leaves 30-year career

Last August, Sen. John Warner, R-Va., announced that he will retire, sparking a contest this election season between Democrat Mark Warner and Republican Jim Gilmore.

Fall sorority recruitment sees more participants

The University?s Inter-Sorority Council recently reported increased participation in its informal fall recruitment process.

Wi-Fi survey shows student trends

Which would a college student rather do without: beer or wireless Internet access? That question is one of many asked in a recently released survey of college students, organized by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global non-profit organization representing the wireless Internet industry, and conducted by Wakefield Research.

Correction

Thursday?s news article ?U.Va. groups host race discussion? stated that Amanda Perez is president of La Alianza.

Woo reports on budget cut, College to Faculty Council

College Dean Meredith Woo spoke to the General Faculty Council yesterday, addressing concerns about budget cuts and also discussing the changes she intends to make in the undergraduate experience.Woo assured faculty members that the University does not intend to lay off any current faculty as a result of the ailing economy.?I don?t know what the future is going to bring us,? she said.

Schools turn to computerized exams

Several universities have started implementing technology that allows students to take exams on computers while disabling other applications to prevent students from cheating.

U.Va. groups host race discussion

Students and faculty of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds met yesterday to discuss attitudes toward race at the University.

Princeton Review ranking places Darden

The Princeton Review ranked Darden professors No. 1 in the nation in the 2009 edition of ?Best 296 Business Schools.?This is the second year in a row that the faculty, which includes more than 100 professors, has been awarded the top slot in the review.Darden Dean Robert Bruner said he believes ?it is the passion for the learning experience for their students? that makes the professors at Darden stand out.?Academics are all busy with their many demands, and my colleagues show a great commitment to help[ing] students learn,? he said.

Professor researches more effective antibiotics

University Physics Prof. John Bushweller

StudCo seeks to aid student voters

Student Council passed a resolution last night to encourage professors and faculty to excuse students from classes or exams on Election Day.?This is something that we very much care about,? Council President Matt Schrimper said.

C-ville gets about 4,000 voter forms

Following the voter registration deadline Monday, the Charlottesville Office of Voter Registration is processing the final surge of local residents registering to vote in the November elections.

Committee expands duties of Honor educators

For Honor Educator Lane Clements, honor is about a bond of trust and acceptance. Recent changes made by the Honor Committee have expanded the role of Honor educators, encouraging Clements and his fellow educators to spread that bond of trust further.According to the Committee?s bylaws, educators? purpose is to assist the Committee and the vice chair for education through planning educational and orientation programs in the community, Committee Chair Jessica Huang explained.

Robbery takes place at sorority house Sunday

A burglary took place at the Delta Delta Delta sorority house Sunday between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., according to Charlottesville Police.Detective Lisa Reeves said it appeared that a male burglar entered through one of the house doors and was able to steal a student?s laptop.

Researchers seek solution to tumor growth

Two University researchers recently obtained exclusive commercial rights to a biotech startup company created to support and commercialize their research in preventing the growth of solid tumors.Since the 1990s, Pharmacology Prof.

Fraternity fall rush participation increases

Recently released fall fraternity bid statistics indicate a increase in the number of bids extended and number of fall rush participants compared to last year.

The Board of Visitors approved start-up funding Friday for six initiatives, four of which have been articulated, generated by the Commission on the Future of the University.

BOV defers discussion on salary increases

As a result of uncertainty surrounding the commonwealth?s current economic situation, the University?s Board of Visitors decided last week to defer action on the issue of supplementing faculty salaries beyond the 2-percent increase called for in the current commonwealth budget.For the past five years, according to Leonard Sandridge, University executive vice president and chief operating officer, the Board has augmented salary increases from the commonwealth.