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Capital Campaign presses forward in '08

The University's Capital Campaign designed to raise $3 billion by 2011 continues to experience success, with $1.6 billion collected since January 2004, placing the University on the same fundraising level as private institutions such as Yale and Columbia. "We're very pleased and proud because we recently hit the halfway point of the campaign," said Bob Sweeney, senior vice president for development and public affairs, adding that as of Dec.

Here Comes the Sun

Officials praise new faculty role on BOV

After the first semester of faculty representation on the Board of Visitors, both faculty members and administrators are calling the change a success. Last June, the Board invited former Faculty Senate Chair Kenneth Schwartz to serve as a non-voting member of the Board's Educational Policy Committee, the External Affairs Committee and the Special Committee on Diversity in an attempt to provide faculty with a more active voice on the Board. "The Faculty Senate Chair has attended Board meetings for several years, and has frequently spoken, answered questions, etc.," President John T.

New UTS technology sees delays

Though the University Transit Service hoped to introduce new technology at the start of the semester that would notify passengers of bus arrival times, the system's launch has been delayed while final testing stages are completed.

Development of University building projects continues

The University is alive and thriving, as shown by the number of construction projects underway around Grounds.

Va. House votes to abolish driver fees

This week the House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill abolishing the Commonwealth's abusive driver fees that have prompted a similarly overwhelming public backlash since their implementation last year.

They've Got the Beat

House halts vaccine mandate

Republicans and Democrats clashed in the House of Delegates earlier this week before passing a bill that could delay mandatory human papillomavirus?

Proposal may alter state voting districts

A proposed bipartisan redistricting bill that would change how legislative boundaries are drawn is expected to be heard by the Virginia Senate Privileges and Elections Committee next week. Senate Bill 38, sponsored by Sen.

City, University see drop in crime in 2007

Even as some American cities' saw forecasts turn into reality as their crime rates increased last year, the crime rate in the City of Charlottesville and at the University decreased overall by 12 percent. City of Charlottesville spokesperson Ric Barrick?

University remembers Prof. Nock

Students and faculty in the department of sociology are mourning the loss of a respected professor and colleague after Prof.

Airport to expand flight options

Out-of-state students could face less of a hassle traveling to and from home thanks to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport's plan to expand flight options. The airport currently offers nonstop flights to Philadelphia, New York LaGuardia, Charlotte, N.C., Washington Dulles, Detroit, Cincinnati and Atlanta.

Feeling the housing crunch

The sheriff would arrive in a few hours to escort her from the premises, said the frantic sounding woman on the telephone.

StudCo to balance vote distribution

In its first meeting of 2008, Student Council ushered in the New Year by introducing a new take on its constitution and bylaws, responding to institutional problems that have plagued Council for almost a year.

Paved Paradise and Put up a parking lot

ISC, IFC see jump in recruitment

While most students are adjusting to new classes and avoiding the black ice around Grounds, hundreds of prospective fraternity and sorority members have crowded the Rugby Road area, resulting in a record number of recruitment participants for both the Inter-Fraternity Council and Inter-Sorority Council. Sorority recruitment drew to a close Monday morning, as 603 University women received bids. "We had the highest number of registrations with 829, and we matched 603," ISC President Laura Anne Kuykendall said, adding that sorority pledge classes are larger this year as well. According to Kuykendall, the women received their bids Monday morning and were then given approximately three hours to accept. Overall, Kuykendall reported that the week of recruitment was successful. "The whole week went really well," Kuykendall said.

Distinguished service award named for Miller Center director

The Virginia Bar Association recently renamed its Distinguished Service Award in honor of former Gov.

Committee to start search for new dean of students

Wanted: A strong leader with effective communication skills, great management skills, sound judgment, experience in policy and knowledge of university environments.

ITC expands employee access to Microsoft programs, cuts spending

A newly launched program from the Information Technology and Communication Office will provide more extensive Microsoft technology to University employees in the Academic Division.

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