Concerned students met with the University's Security and General Safety Committee as well as representatives of the University and Charlottesville police departments yesterday to discuss safety issues affecting the University.
Charlottesville Democrats will maintain complete control of City Council for two more years, following the solid re-election of current Mayor David Brown and the election of Holly Edwards and Satyendra Huja. Huja and Brown each received about 24 percent of the vote, while fellow Democrat Edwards received 23.62 percent of the vote.
As undergraduate students begin registering for next semester's classes, they now have the option to log into ISIS either with their new student ID numbers or their old ID numbers, which were typically Social Security numbers. The Information Technology and Communication Office added the new option to ISIS as part of continuing efforts to reduce the University's use of Social Security numbers, according to University spokesperson Carol Wood. According to Wood, University officials are encouraging all members of the University community to use their new ID numbers. "The goal," Wood said, "is to transition everyone over to these new ID numbers and reserve Social Security numbers only where they are required by law." Brian Davis, project manager on the University's Social Security Initiative, stated in an e-mail that the University registrar has not decided how long both options will be available to students. "The University ID option is intended to be a permanent option, and we haven't yet determined how long the Social Security number will be an option," Davis' e-mail noted.
The year-long national debate regarding student protection within the student loan industry has resulted in a critical reconstruction of the federal rules surrounding the industry according to a recent announcement by U.S.
Today, Charlottesville citizens head to the polls to decide the political fates of several local campaigns, the most contentious of which is the City Council race. Five candidates are campaigning for three seats in Charlottesville's City Council: incumbent mayor David Brown, Democrat Holly Edwards, Independent Barbara Haskins, Democrat Satyendra Huja and Independent Peter Kleeman.
'Helicopter' parents -- those who hover over their children -- may not have as negative of an effect on their children as originally thought, according to a recent report released by the National Survey of Student Engagement. In fact, according to Todd Chamberlain, assistant director for survey operations, NSSE researchers discovered positive effects of "helicopter parenting" in regards to the lives of many college students. "Helicopter parents," Chamberlain said, is a term that has received much, often negative media attention in recent years; however, he said the results of the survey indicate a benefit relating to parents who "show intense involvement with the lives of their students." According to Chamberlain, the NSSE gave an 85-question survey to 313,000 randomly-selected first- and fourth-year students at 610 four-year higher education institutions.
University and Charlottesville police have begun stopping students in their tracks when they use the train tracks as a shortcut. According to Charlottesville Police Sgt.
Electronic library information accessed by non-U.S. users overseas could be subject to federal surveillance if legislation currently before Congress is passed. The proposed Senate and House bills would allow the government to access e-mails and other electronic information sent to non-U.S.
The Fourth-Year 5K, scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, was postponed Friday night because of "safety and liability concerns related to traffic of the football game," according to Jordan Glist, a member of the Peer Health Educators and the Fourth-Year 5K intern.
The Honor Committee discussed a remake of its "On My Honor" video, which contains outdated testimonies and scripted speeches, at last night's meeting. The video, which provides students an introduction to the University's honor system, has been in use for more than five years, according to Committee Chair Ben Cooper. "It's not engaging for the students," Vice Chair for Education Allie Moore said.
Two University researchers recently released a report stating Virginia's driver fines constitute flawed policy.
The most common weapons used in assaults at schools are personal weapons and cutting instruments, according to a recent FBI study.
In response to the Virginia Tech Review Panel's report, a recent study detailing the faults of the panel's analysis was released last week.
Students, professors and experts came together last night to discuss injustice, struggles and the violence faced by the people of Palestine. Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine hosted a panel on the human rights crisis in Palestine as part of their annual Palestine Week.
For those who crave unique, independent films, the 20th Annual Virginia Film Festival may be the perfect place to indulge.
Rain, rain ... come back? Despite last week's heavy rainfall, Gov. Tim Kaine released a statement Tuesday asking for voluntary water conservation and drought contingency plan updates throughout Virginia. Kaine spokesperson Gordon Hickey said while the recent precipitation has helped to ease the drought there is still a pressing need for water conservation. "Generally, people should do everything they can to conserve water, because the long-term weather forecast continues to show little or no relief," Hickey said. Kaine recommends that residents take quick showers, turn water off when brushing teeth and do only full loads of laundry and dishes. As of now, most localities throughout Virginia are experiencing rainfall deficiencies of 7 to 20 inches, according to John Campbell, director of public information at the Virginia Department of Forestry.
Though the Rotunda is always the subject of ongoing historic preservation, the iconic Jeffersonian structure could be getting more than just a new coat of paint if a major renovation plan is approved by the University. John G.
According to Associate University Registrar Jonathan Helm, Advanced Placement credit, International Baccalaureate credit and summer course credits not accrued at the University are no longer factored into the determination of registration times.
