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U.Va.'s Center for Research in Contraceptive and Reproductive Health improves diagnostic of immune infertility

The University's Center for Research in Contraceptive and Reproductive Health recently made strides toward a better diagnostic of immune infertility, a condition which prevents many people from conceiving. Immune infertility occurs when the sperm is exposed to the immune system of either the male or female, according to Jagathpala Shetty, a researcher in the University's department of cell biology. "The immune system considers the sperm as foreign cells," Shetty said.

Outreach meeting sees low turnout

Last night's open Honor Committee meeting, aimed at generating discussion of Honor among first-years, saw a low turnout but valuable discussion, according to committee chairs.

Roots aims to expand College Guide Program

Last month Keith D. Roots took over as College Guide Program director, marking a transition in the program founded by Nicole Hurd to encourage more high schoolers to go to college. Hurd founded the College Guide Program in 2005 as a response to the diminishing college enrollment rates of high school graduates in the Commonwealth.

DNA evidence links accused serial rapist to third incident

DNA evidence has recently linked serial rapist suspect Nathan A. Washington to another incident of rape that occurred in 1997 at a hotel in Waynesboro County, Va. Washington, 40, was arrested Aug.

University collaborates with Washington National Opera

The University has now become one of 32 schools that will broadcast Washington National Opera's production of "La Boheme." Angela Olson, public relations assistant manager for Washington National Opera, said the production will be simultaneously broadcast from the Kennedy Center stage to various locations all over the United States. This will be the third simulcast done by the opera company. "We started with 'Porgy and Bess' two years ago," Olson said.

First steps taken to build JPA overpass

Charlottesville City Council recently approved the University's plan to construct a pedestrian overpass across Jefferson Park Avenue. According to University Landscape Architect Mary Hughes, City Council granted air rights, which take into consideration factors like the height of the overpass.

University honors legacy of Va. civil rights lawyer Oliver Hill Sr.

Half a century after the judicial verdicts that redefined education, the University Law School honored civil rights lawyer Oliver Hill Sr., whose work helped make the integration of schools possible. Hill?, a Virginia native and renowned civil rights law activist who passed away last month, was honored by the Center for Study of Race and Law in a panel discussion and award ceremony at the Caplin Auditorium Thursday. Hill is known for his work on cases such as Brown v.

CAVLink reports technicaldifficulties, suspends certain e-mail notifications

University Career Services reported this week that CAVLink, which took the place of HoosTRAK this summer as the University's online internship and job-posting system, has been experiencing small operating issues. The system has suffered several minor glitches since it began functioning eight weeks ago.

First Year Council elects new leaders

The votes are in. The First-Year Council election results were announced last night following candidate speeches in Webb Lounge. "It feels amazing.

ITC to replace WebMail with new student e-mail options

University Information Technology and Communication will begin outsourcing all student e-mail accounts to third-party providers Google and Microsoft by the end of the semester.

Former Gov. Warner announces plan to run for U.S. Senate seat

Former Gov. Mark Warner announced yesterday his candidacy for the United States Senate seat currently held by retiring Sen.

Beebe sees early release

Former University student William Beebe, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually assaulting a fellow student during his time at the University, was released from the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail yesterday morning after serving a third of his 18-month sentence. According to Charlottesville Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Claude Worrell, authorities shortened Beebe's jail time because of good behavior and further shortened his sentence by an additional four days because of time Beebe served for the same charge in a Las Vegas jail.

Car hits student on JPA

A student was struck by a car at a crosswalk on Jefferson Park Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Third-year Nursing student Alicia Dean was involved in the accident, which occurred at 3:41 p.m.

Beta Bridge is Falling down

Recent graduate returns to U.Va. as professor

Many dream of graduating from the University, but few have the opportunity to return less than a decade after they obtain their degrees to walk the halls of this institution as professors.

Critics examine legality of Google Book Search web application

As the date for the beginning of the Google Book Search web application lawsuit draws near, many have continued to voice concerns about the legal aspects of the project, including a University professor. According to Google spokesperson Jennifer Parson, Google Book Search is an attempt by Google "to make all of the world's books discoverable online." The program, Parson noted, is intended to help readers find the book they are looking for online and then direct them to a library or bookseller for the entire text. Google is gathering this content by digitizing the books and other works available in certain university libraries, including at the University. According to Media Studies Prof.

$4.6 million grant to enable network security research

With $4.6 million in their pockets, a University-led team of researchers has just begun work on strengthening the Department of Defense's security systems. The five-year project, "Helix: A Self-Regenerative Architecture for the Incorruptible Enterprise," is backed by the Department of Defense's Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative award.

Report finds national trend of tuition increases

According to the latest edition of a yearly report released by the National Center for Education Statistics, University students are not the only ones who have been coping with tuition increases in recent years -- this increase represents the national norm. "For undergraduates attending public four-year institutions," the report states, "there was a six-percent increase (after adjusting for inflation) in in-state tuition and required fees and a three-percent increase in out-of state tuition and required fees charged between 2004-05 and 2006-07." A similar increase in tuition also occurred at private, not-for-profit institutions, but with a smaller increase of five percent.

Astronomy prof. receives international praise

Astronomy Prof. Trinh Thuan's work dealing with the relationship between light and philosophy has won him international recognition. The French Academy in Paris honored Thuan with the Grand Prix Moron award, an award comparable to the Nobel Prize, for his seventh book "The Ways of Light: Physics and Metaphysics of Light and Darkness," Thuan said. According to a University press release, Thuan's book was published by a French publisher earlier this year and is expected to be published in English at some point. As an award that generally signifies outstanding achievements in philosophy, the Grand Prix Moron is given to an individual who in some way revolutionizes French literature, according to Astronomy Prof.

Concerns arise over U.Va. donor privacy

Several state organizations have raised concerns about the University's request to maintain donor anonymity, despite laws that such information is to be made public. At Monday's meeting of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council, the University asked for the Council to make an exception concerning preexisting public policy, according to the Council's staff attorney Alan Gernhardt.