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AI platforms are becoming incredibly intelligent and far-reaching and students already use them in various ways in and out of the classroom.

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Generative AI in Teaching and Learning Task Force hosts town hall with the College of Arts and Sciences

By Ashley Mosby | March 28, 2023

Monday’s town hall, hosted in association with the natural sciences departments of the College, kicks off a total of six town halls to be hosted with various schools around Grounds in the coming two weeks.

In the past, Council has struggled to fill all positions, but after this year’s contested election, members said they felt confident in interest towards Council.

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Newly elected coalition for student council champions inclusivity and equality for all of U.Va.

By Priya Kommu | March 27, 2023

Leaders plan to increase student body involvement in Council and support diversity initiatives on-Grounds.

Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts said the admissions office is excited by the admitted students for the Class of 2027, describing them as “extremely talented and qualified.”

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Regular decision brings overall U.Va. acceptance rate to 16 percent

By Thomas Baxter | March 23, 2023

Regular decisions — released March 17 — saw 750 Virginians and 1,432 out-of-state applicants admitted to the University.

Cain brought supplies, including construction paper and markers, to make sympathy cards for the Elliewood Ave. victim’s family at the meeting.

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Student Council General Body looks to support family of Elliewood Avenue shooting victim

By Grace Thrush | March 23, 2023

The death of this University community member follows a death Tues Mar. 14 after a construction worker fell from the U.Va. Contemplative project, along with an overall uptick in gun violence in Charlottesville.

In recent years, many campaigns have focused on social media as a means of advertisement, which allows for low-cost campaigning.

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Significant increase in election campaigning expenditures from previous year, reports show

By Emmett O'Brien | March 22, 2023

A major area of expenditures has been the campaign for Student Council president, which was contentested between three candidates.

The initiative encompasses improving and expanding bike infrastructure through protected bikeways and continuous bike lanes.

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Students launch MoveUVA initiative to improve transportation safety

By Hiba Khan and Thomas Baxter | March 22, 2023

Van Berkel and Brown founded the group following mutual frustration with the lack of transportation safety on Grounds.

The Council also heard from community members about the real estate tax proposal that will affect the 2024 City budget.

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City Council approves appeal for First United Methodist Church solar panel project

By Caroline Hagood | March 21, 2023

Charlottesville City Council unanimously approved First United Methodist Church’s appeal of the Board of Architectural Review’s denial of Certificate of Appropriateness for a solar panel project in Monday’s session.

Increase efficiency in case processing has long been a goal for the Committee, especially leading up to the student referendum.

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Honor Committee approves new co-sponsorship for The Jefferson Society, discusses a newly proposed bylaw

By Ashley Mosby | March 21, 2023

The meeting was in quorum with 18 out of 26 members present, meaning the Committee could vote on constitutional and by law matters.

Elliewood Ave. is home to a number of bars and restaurants on the Corner frequented by students.

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Shots fired reported on Elliewood avenue

By Ava MacBlane | March 18, 2023

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Fire confirmed at Kappa Sigma Fraternity house

By Avery Donmoyer | March 17, 2023

There was a confirmed fire at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house, 165 Rugby Rd Thursday night at 10:17 p.m., per a message sent by the U.Va. Emergency Alert system.

Hourigan, the company in charge of managing the construction site, has notified the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Construction worker dies at U.Va. Contemplative Commons project site

By Avery Donmoyer | March 16, 2023

A construction worker at the U.Va. Contemplative Commons project site died Tuesday after falling from the west connector bridge to the Ridley Building.

Part of the Affordable Housing Plan was the intention to designate $10 million a year to housing affordability.

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Charlottesville new zoning ordinance confronts affordable housing issue

By Emily Horn | March 16, 2023

A focus during this process is on increasing affordable housing in Charlottesville.

Rojas aims to be a voice for all students, especially regarding their views on safety on Grounds and the 2030 Strategic Plan.

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Lillian Rojas looks toward equal representation and increased safety as newly elected student member of the Board of Visitors

By Caroline Hagood | March 16, 2023

Rojas — who will succeed Lily Roberts, Current Student Member of the board and fourth-year Architecture student — was elected March 3.

According to University spokesperson Bethanie Glover, the three clogged pipes were caused by electronic cigarettes that had been flushed into the main sewer line.

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Series of pipe leaks flood Brown Residential College with sewage

By Eleanor Jenkins | March 16, 2023

The sewage backup was initially reported to Facilities Management at around 9:00 p.m. Sunday and resolved by 11:30 p.m., with two subsequent incidents occurring at 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., respectively. According to University spokesperson Bethanie Glover, the three clogged pipes were caused by electronic cigarettes that had been flushed into the main sewer line.

Cohn’s is not the first business on the Corner to have been replaced by stores selling vape and tobacco products.

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The Corner continues to undergo retail changes as new chains take the place of historic businesses

By Elizabeth Rambo | March 14, 2023

The Charlottesville OED finds that vacancies across the city’s six main shopping centers have slightly increased over a year-long period of observation.

128 graduate student workers and 10 University faculty, staff and students signed the letter, which demands late penalties for delayed payments and an expanded Graduate and Financial Administrators team.

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Graduate student workers continue to demand timely payments from the University

By Grace Thrush | March 13, 2023

In the face of administration’s insistence that the problem has been rectified, the group continues to demand stricter policies and an expanded staff to enforce payment timelines.

This year’s rankings are the first time that survey data on patient well-being and quality of life is taken into consideration.

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U.Va. Medical Center ranked No. 1 hospital in Virginia

By Elizabeth Rambo | March 13, 2023

The University of Virginia Medical Center was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Virginia in Newsweek’s annual “World’s Best Hospitals” guide.

Along with song and dance, members of the group explained their culture through humorous dialogue.

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Liberation and Freedom Day celebration features Chihamba and Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters

By Merrill Hart | March 6, 2023

The gathering in Newcomb Ballroom began with a moment of silence to honor the free and enslaved Black community.

CASPCA Concerns is a group of animal advocates that have been raising awareness of alleged toxic employee and volunteer treatment at CASPCA, as well as cruel animal treatment.

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Animal advocates push Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA to change after allegations of animal abuse

By Emily Horn | March 5, 2023

The group says CASPCA CEO Angie Gunter is to blame.

Wise has been a member of the South Atlantic Conference since 2019 and currently has 306 active student-athletes competing in thirteen sports.

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Committee on the College at Wise discusses future of athletics at Wise, recruitment statistics

By Julianne Saunders | March 5, 2023

In order to promote the development of the athletic program at Wise and improve facilities, Wise recently had the field at Carl Smith Stadium re-turfed, and intends to re-turf the baseball and softball fields.

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning Task Force hosts town hall with the College of Arts and Sciences

Newly elected coalition for student council champions inclusivity and equality for all of U.Va.

Regular decision brings overall U.Va. acceptance rate to 16 percent

Student Council General Body looks to support family of Elliewood Avenue shooting victim

Significant increase in election campaigning expenditures from previous year, reports show

Students launch MoveUVA initiative to improve transportation safety

City Council approves appeal for First United Methodist Church solar panel project

Honor Committee approves new co-sponsorship for The Jefferson Society, discusses a newly proposed bylaw

Shots fired reported on Elliewood avenue

Fire confirmed at Kappa Sigma Fraternity house

Construction worker dies at U.Va. Contemplative Commons project site

Charlottesville new zoning ordinance confronts affordable housing issue

Lillian Rojas looks toward equal representation and increased safety as newly elected student member of the Board of Visitors

Series of pipe leaks flood Brown Residential College with sewage

The Corner continues to undergo retail changes as new chains take the place of historic businesses

Graduate student workers continue to demand timely payments from the University

U.Va. Medical Center ranked No. 1 hospital in Virginia

Liberation and Freedom Day celebration features Chihamba and Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters

Animal advocates push Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA to change after allegations of animal abuse

Committee on the College at Wise discusses future of athletics at Wise, recruitment statistics

Board of Visitors discusses DEI initiatives, faculty political affiliations and U.Va.’s ranking

LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

ISTVAN: Starting pitching the key for Virginia baseball in NCAA Tournament

Board of Visitors discusses DEI initiatives, faculty political affiliations and U.Va.’s ranking

The committee on the College at Wise discusses efforts to improve retention rates

LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

Building and grounds committee forwards Karsh Institute building and fossil fuel free energy plant

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

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