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The Honor Committee discussed a remake of its "On My Honor" video, which contains outdated testimonies and scripted speeches, at last night's meeting.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.
Students might not be learning as much as they think while in college, according to a recent study. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute, a group which promotes "limited government, individual liberty ... market economy, and moral norms" according to their Website,recently published a study that claims elite colleges and universities are not teaching their students enough about civic education.
Students and professors seeking to share their humanities-related research and engage in dialogue with other scholars worldwide can soon access the online Humanities Research Network, which will focus on classics, philosophy and literature.
Using contributions to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, Virginia Tech donated $8.5 million Tuesday to surviving victims and families of victims of the April 16 shootings. Memorial Fund legal counsel Kenneth Feinberg designed the protocol for allocating funds to each of the families and victims, according to Virginia Tech spokesperson Larry Hincker. Feinberg, who also led the allocation process for the federal government's September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, said families who lost a loved one received the largest financial allocations.
The Faculty Senate approved the creation of the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy Tuesday with a majority vote, allowing the University to begin building the school's leadership structure and curriculum.
Of the 13 college students nationwide infected with meningitis this year, six have died. In hopes of combating infectious diseases such as meningitis, Student Health is holding a vaccination clinic today in Newcomb Hall. Nurses will have influenza, meningitis, hepatitis A and B, measles/mumps/rubella, tetanus, whooping cough, Twinrix and Gardasil vaccines available for to students for purchase throughout the day, Student Health Executive Director James Turner said. The vaccines are provided by Intravene and will be less expensive for students than if the vaccines were administered to the general public, according to Intravene spokesperson Shelby Davis.
In an effort to resolve concerns about ambulance response time, a joint City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County committee recommended the creation of a new city ambulance service last week. Committee members, selected by the Charlottesville City Council, investigated the emergency medical response system in the City of Charlottesville, proposal spokesperson Del.
