The South Florida Community Leadership Foundation announced early this month they were seeing major improvements in south Florida public schools as a result of the University's Darden/Curry Partnership for Leaders in Education. The program was created in 2004 with a contract from former Virginia Gov.
A panel of 12 students found former College student Stephanie Garrison not guilty of lying about the completion of University Judiciary Committee-imposed sanctions in an open honor trial held yesterday. Although the jury found Garrison guilty of act and intent to lie, they found the instance of lying was not serious, according to trial chair A-J Aronstein.
The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights and individuals from across the country have sent nearly 2,000 letters to The Cavalier Daily and to the University administration in response to the publication of two controversial comics Aug.
Shooting occurs on Wertland St. early Sunday morning An unidentified male was the victim of a shooting in the area near 10th Street and Wertland Street at approximately 3:50 a.m.
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami spoke to an invited group of approximately 140 faculty, students and friends of the University Thursday afternoon.
The University Law School's Family Advocacy Program has received $125,000 from the Jesse Ball duPont Fund to enhance legal opportunities for disadvantaged families whose children suffer from health problems as a result of substandard housing. Kimberly Emery, assistant dean for pro bono and public interest at the law school, co-founded the program which consists of collaboration between the University Law School, the University Children's Hospital and the Legal Aid Justice Center.
For the past five years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been receiving personal student data from the U.S.
Students and fans at this weekend's football season opener against Wyoming will find beefed up security at Scott Stadium.
The day Stephanie Garrison expected to find out if she had been granted an appeal by the Honor Committee she donated her hair to Locks of Love. "I thought this would physically be a weight off my shoulders," Garrison said. Instead, Garrison was told the Committee needed two more days to decide. "I would not wish this on anyone," Stephanie Garrison said of the honor proceedings she has been a part of since fall 2005. Garrison was originally found guilty by the University Judiciary Committee of violating Standards of Conduct following an underage drinking incident in March 2005. She was assigned to complete "Choices," a five-hour alcohol education class, to complete several hours of SafeRide duty and to have a consultation with the Counseling and Psychological Services office.
The University Health System anticipates installing the new Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion in early 2007 in the hopes of offering treatment to more neural patients.
Following the guilty verdict handed down by an honor jury Jan. 22, Stephanie Garrison had two weeks to file her intent to appeal if she wished to stay in classes for her final semester at the University. Garrison was found guilty of lying to the University Judiciary Committee about completing several sanctions stemming from an underage drinking incident in March 2005. According to Honor Chair Alison Tramba, dismissed students have the option of filing an expedited appeal which allows a student to remain in classes following a guilty verdict, provided they file intent to appeal by the Wednesday following the trial.
At the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association held last week, two professors shared a study proving that college students are more involved in politics and elections than was previously thought. The study, conducted by University of Rochester Prof.
The parking schedule at University Hall is stirring up complaints from students and staff, as crowds attending events at John Paul Jones arena overflow into parking spaces at U-Hall used by University staff and students. With the new arena now attracting artists who draw large audiences, thousands of people and their cars have been overflowing the arena's 1,500 parking spaces.
At its first meeting of the semester yesterday evening, Student Council members emphasized their desire to make tangible contributions to the University community. "Our main focus this year is making a substantive difference" at the University," Council President Darius Nabors said, explaining Council's new emphasis on not only passing legislation, but putting it into effect, as well as creating change through the work of committees. Council consists of a representative body as well as a group of standing committees.
A centuries-old tree fell in front of the Department of Drama yesterday morning, blocking the building's main entrance. The oak tree, which measured four and a half feet in diameter and over one hundred feet in height, reportedly fell around 7 a.m.
Sarah Wilcox is the new dean on the block, and her students say she seems to be more than qualified for the job. Assistant Dean Wilcox began working in the Office of Student Life July 5, taking the place of Daisy Rodriguez, taking over both general dean responsibilities and specialized responsibilities for Asian Pacific-American students. Wilcox said she was drawn to the job because she got to work with the A/APA community but was not limited to working with a specific group. "It was a blend, and I loved it," Wilcox said General responsibilities include "responding to crisis situations" in whatever form and magnitude they take place. Wilcox said she responds to issues anywhere from student deaths to parents who need travel accommodations to Charlottesville. As a resource for Asian and Asian Pacific-American students, Wilcox said, she is still getting to know all of the different groups and students so she can be an ally to them and an advocate for their programs. "I want to put in the time to build those relationships," Wilcox said. Patrick Lee, president of the Asian Student Union, said Wilcox hit the ground running when it came to getting involved with the students. Lee said Wilcox has been to most of the 20 meetings that the Asian student groups hosted, Lee said. "She's making a concentrated effort to get to know each student group," he said. Dean Wilcox said she is excited to work with the entire student body, regardless of whether or not a student is of Asian descent. "The best part of the job is getting to know students," Wilcox said. In working with students, Wilcox said she holds the ideal of student self-governance in high-esteem.
University alumna Katie Couric broke new ground last night as the first permanent female anchor for any major network news evening program.
In an honor trial in January, former University student Stephanie Garrison was found guilty of lying.
The University's Miller Center of Public Affairs announced Sept. 1 that WVPT-Virginia Public Television will begin broadcasting the weekly lecture series "Miller Center Forums" Sept.
