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Tailgating to resume on Lawn

Tailgates will once again be allowed to take place on the Lawn before football games this fall, Lawn residents were informed today.After removing the privilege last year, the University is allowing the tradition to continue this fall, but with some modifications.According to Lawn resident Jason Moran, residents will have to inform Lawn head resident Christian West if more than 17 people will be attending their tailgate.

BOV approves tuition increases

The Board of Visitors approved an undergraduate in-state tuition increase of 9.9 percent and a 6.6-percent increase for out-of-state students for the 2008-09 school year in late April in order to compensate for state budget cuts and to support the funding needs of AccessUVa, according to Melody Bianchetto, assistant vice president for budget and financial planning. A Virginia resident will now pay $7,498 for tuition, which includes educational and general fees but excludes student activity and auxiliary fees.

O-Hill chef travels to Olympic Games

Later this summer, thousands of miles from the University students he feeds on a daily basis, Steve Biery, Observatory Hill Dining Hall executive chef, will be helping to cook up almost a thousand recipes for hungry media representatives and others attending the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing, China. As of early July, Biery will be putting his cooking skills to the test in a media tent in preparation for the Games.

Making tracks to public service

Through a program the Provost's Office is currently developing, students interested in public service could soon formally follow the example of the University's founder by pursuing the "Jefferson Track." The University's Board of Visitors approved the initial plans for the program -- which would take an academic approach to public service -- at this month's meeting, said Megan Raymond, acting director of University Outreach. Students from many fields of study could participate in the interdisciplinary program, according to Milton Adams, University vice provost for academic programs. "Almost any field, from engineering to architecture to religious studies, could have a part of this," Adams said. A new perspective The Jefferson Track is meant to offer a unique perspective on the University experience by bringing student interests into the classroom.

Former U.Va. students sentenced to four years

Two former University students who pled guilty in April to abduction with the intent to gain pecuniary benefit were sentenced June 6 to serve at least four years in the Virginia penitentiary system, according to Asst.

Not Guilty Verdict Delivered in Open Honor Trial

In an open Honor trial July 20, rising third-year Architecture student Emily Bauer was acquitted of charges of cheating and lying during her fall 2007 "Introduction To Design" ARCH 201 course. The class, taught by Prof.

The changing face of the Corner

When a small café known for its healthy food opens a bar, a gritty pool hall goes upscale to become a gourmet hamburger joint and an independent record store may make way for a national pharmacy, it is just another year on the Corner.

BOV approves operating budget

The University's Board of Visitors recently approved an operating budget of $2.2 billion for the 2008-09 fiscal year, a 5.4-percent increase from last year's budget. The operational budget includes three components: the academic division, the University Medical Center and the College at Wise.

Blackburn to retire at conclusion of coming year after quarter century

After nearly 25 years as the University of Virginia's head gatekeeper, John Blackburn, dean of undergraduate admissions, will retire at the end of the 2008-09 academic year. Yet, when he was a student attending Western Maryland College, Blackburn never thought he would spend nearly his entire working life in an undergraduate environment. "When I was in college, I didn't even think of jobs in college [aside from faculty positions] as real work," Blackburn said.

Two University students assaulted

Two male University students were victims of assault during a home invasion Wednesday, June 25 at about 3:30 a.m. Charlottesville Police Sgt.

Delve into 2012

As about 3,000 admitted students prepare to swarm the University for Days on the Lawn, the University is reflecting on the impact of eliminating early decision admissions. Associate Dean of Admissions Gregory Roberts said the elimination of early decision admissions significantly changed the admissions process compared to last year, when of 6,273 admissions offers given, 965 -- or about one-third -- were awarded to early decision applicants. Roberts said the University offered admission to 6,600 students of the 18,579 who applied this year and placed 3,242 applicants on the waiting list.

Several deans selected after yearlong searches

Following a year of search committee meetings, on-Grounds candidate interviews and administrative decision-making, the University named four new deans in the past several months, filling vacancies in the Office of the Dean of Students, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Medical School and the Nursing School.

Admissions strives for greater diversity

Current undergraduate admissions numbers indicate that the University is achieving its goal of attracting more low-income students.

Interview with Dean Groves

After serving as interim dean of students for nine months, Allen Groves, a 1990 graduate of the Law School, was named permanent dean of students May 7.

Outreach efforts main focus as StudCo plans for 2008-09

As the University's spring semester comes to a close, Student Council reports it has accomplished many of its goals for the past year, while it also plans to continue its work into the summer months. Student Council President Matt Schrimper said one of his main goals for this semester was to reach out to as many students as possible in the recruitment process for Student Council committees. "Our greatest success is we had a record number of applications for Student Council -- we broke all records in recent memory." Schrimper said.

Honor satisfied with flex exams; UJC sees results from new Web site

Throughout the academic year, both the Honor Committee and the University Judiciary Committee have worked to improve the ways in which they serve the University community.

University names Groves permanent dean of students

After serving as interim dean of students for the past nine months, Allen Groves was named the permanent dean of students Wednesday. The University selected Groves based on the recommendations of a search committee of administrators, faculty members and students who have been working throughout the past year to fill the position.

Groves presents views on role of dean of students

April 26, 2008

Grass is always greener on the other side

Woo chosen as new College dean

Meredith Woo, associate dean for social sciences in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan, was named the new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences during a small ceremony at Carr's Hill yesterday afternoon. Woo will take office at the University June 1, President John T.