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NeW holds first ever national conference

WASHINGTON -- Last Friday, the Network of Enlightened Women, an organization founded at the University in the fall of 2004 to promote a conservative women's movement, held its first annual national conference in Washington, D.C. At the conference, entitled "A NeW Generation of Women," NeW founder and University Law student Karin Agness led women from more than 30 colleges as they gathered to strategize and share their schools' chapters of NeW.

Turner put on leave after probation agreement

Dean of African-American Affairs M. Rick Turner has been put on administrative leave after signing a pretrial diversion agreement with federal prosecutors.

Corner staple Eljo's moving to Millmont

After 56 years on the Corner, Eljo's Traditional Clothes will relocate to the Millmont Shops behind Barracks Road August 15.

University could see more grad funding

In recent years, The Chronicle of Higher Education and the National Research Council have ranked the University below some of the top schools in the country in regards to the number of graduate studies programs and funds allocated for them.

Recent University graduate injured by train yesterday

A recent graduate of the University was hit early yesterday by a train while lying on the tracks near Elliewood Avenue. At around 4:10 am, the conductor of the train noticed Richard Rogers lying on the tracks about 100 feet away.

Wilcox to replace Rodriguez

Sarah Wilcox has been selected as the new assistant dean of students, replacing departing assistant dean Daisy Rodriguez.

Attorney Gen. responds to Cavalier Daily lawsuit

The Virginia Attorney General's office responded July 11 to a lawsuit filed by The Cavalier Daily and Virginia Tech's Collegiate Times.

U.Va. to aid New College Institute

The University of Virginia has agreed to discuss sponsoring the first classes held at the New College Institute in Martinsville, Va.

University warns new students about Facebook

This year's crop of incoming first-years will take in the traditional fare of orientation programming this summer, but with a twist: a new component discussing the potential dangers of social networking Web sites like Facebook and MySpace. During orientation, members of the University's Information Technology and Computing division will talk to students about the potential dangers associated with posting too much information on public networking sites. "There is a balancing act here," said University spokesperson Jeff Hanna.

Penalties stiffened for illegal alcohol purchases

A new law will imposing a mandatory one-year driver's license suspension for anyone convicted of buying alcohol for underage drinkers went into effect Saturday.

Hilton takes over as chief information technology officer

James Hilton officially took office as the University's vice president and chief information officer July 1.

First French Jefferson statue unveiled in Paris

PARIS -- Paris celebrated the 230th anniversary of American independence by commemorating Thomas Jefferson with a 10-foot bronze statue of the former minister to France along the Seine River. The statue of the third American president, who served as minister to France from 1785 to 1789, is the first erected in France.

Management agreement now in effect

The management agreement between the University and the Commonwealth under the Higher Education Restructuring Act went into effect July 1.

In recognition of the success of the University's College Guide program, which aims at increasing college applications and enrollment of Virginia high school students, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has recognized the program with a $470,000 grant.

Kaine declares state of emergency in light of heavy rainfall, flooding

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine declared a state of emergency yesterday, ordering state agencies to take all necessary measures to help in the recovery from the flooding and mud slides resulting from recent heavy rains. Charlottesville Fire Marshall Steve Walton related a specific incident of a tree falling on a house on Rugby Ave.

Black Cat hopes to bring skateboarders to Corner

The Black Cat, a store which specializes in custom made T-shirts, skateboards and skating gear, will open on the Corner this Saturday. The store's owner, Andy Foster, who says he has been planning the store since last August, said his store fits into "a niche in Charlottesville that needed to be filled." He says he hopes the store will appeal to both University students and young Charlottesville residents. While Foster says he is convinced that "skateboarders have been clamoring" for his store, employees working in neighboring businesses said they don't see many skateboarders in the area.

Alumnus donates $6 million to University for creation of scholarships

Alumnus donates $6 million to University for creation of scholarships Mortimer Y. Sutherland, Jr., a University alumnus, donated $6 million to the University financial services program, and to the nursing school. According to Sutherland's will, the money is to be used to provide need-based aid for University students from Albemarle County. "We project [the $6 million] will generate $180,000 per year in income," said Yavonne Hubbard, director of student financial services. Of the 382 University students from Albemarle County 165 demonstrate financial need, according to Hubbard "What we hope to do is to use [the income from Sutherland's gift] to replace loans," Hubbard said.

VQR wins national awards

In the past three years, the Virginia Quarterly Review has grown from an unknown publication to a prestigious award winning literary magazine. Recently VQR was nominated for six National Magazine Awards, or "Ellies" as they are nicknamed.

Charges dropped against professor convicted of trespassing for role in Living Wage Campaign sit-in

Charges dropped against professor convicted of trespassing for role in Living Wage Campaign sit-in The Commonwealth has dropped all charges against Anthropology prof.

Former employee sues University

Former University human resources employee Dena Bowers filed a lawsuit against the University Monday, claiming that administrators violated her First Amendment rights and due process when she was fired Nov.