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Starting salaries rise for recent graduates

Over the previous year, there has been an increase in employers' salary offers to college graduates in all career fields, according to the Salary Survey, a quarterly report published recently by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The average starting salary offered by accounting firms increased to $43,370 as compared to $42,797 last year; followed by engineering services firms which increased to $47,161 from $45,807 and consulting services employers which increased to $46,856 from $45,278.

Poverty level increases in Charlottesville community

While the poverty rate in rural central Virginia has decreased, poverty among the urban population in Charlottesville has increased, University sociology Prof.

Hylton trial decision expected

A decision is expected tomorrow in the civil lawsuit University alumna Anne Hylton filed against alumnus Matthew Hamilton for an alleged rape that occurred in December 2001, seeking $1.5 million in damages. Hylton brought a complaint against Hamilton to the University's Sexual Assault Board in March 2002, according to The Hook.

A Work in Progress: Women at U.Va.

Men may no longer stamp their feet to intimidate women when they enter the classroom or answer a question in class, but today at the University a variety of challenges still exist for many women ranging from self-esteem issues to a limited number of female faculty to a controversial procedure for reporting sexual assaults. Raising the bar? Though the University was one of the top schools in the country prior to 1970, it still enrolled a significant number of students who were less academically inclined.

Black Student Alliance holds town hall meeting

In light of recent racial incidents on and near Grounds directed toward University students, the Black Student Alliance opened its first meeting of the year to University administrators and student leaders in order to discuss the recent events and related issues yesterday. While the meeting did not outline specific plans of action, it gave community members a chance to voice their concerns and share their experiences. "We should feel good about what we are doing, not good about what has happened," said Leonard Sandridge, University executive vice president and chief operating officer. The meeting highlighted education and awareness within the University concerning hate incidents and crimes. "I think this year we are really focusing on education," BSA President Aaron Blake said.

Charlottesville airport turns 50

The Charlottesville Airport is celebrating 50 years of service to the local area. The airport, now half a century old, looks much different today then it did fifty years ago, and more changes are in the works, airport officials said. "There are many changes in the past 15 years I guess," said Bill Kehoe, a University Commerce professor and former chair of the Charlottesville Airport Board.

Exhibit reveals off-Grounds housing history

Turns out the demand for off-Grounds housing is not a new trend in Charlottesville. In fact, a new exhibit looks at the history of accommodations available to student beyond University Grounds. An exhibit highlighting the history of off-Grounds student housing is scheduled to open this Friday at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Historical Society located downtown and will run through December. The exhibit, entitled "Boarding Houses: Living off Jefferson's Lawn," is a product of a year-long research project by students in Assoc.

Council groups set goals, plans for school year

Student Council kicked off the new school year last night with what Council President Jequeatta Upton described as "a makeshift substitute retreat" to review Council procedures. Council representatives, committee chairs and administrative cabinet members convened to discuss and review their respective responsibilities and duties. Council as a whole will officially discuss the budget next week, Vice President of Administration Okey Udmaga said. Upton said she is looking forward to working with the new governing body. "I'm really excited about the upcoming year," Upton said.

Free Food draws a crowd

U.Va. accepts architect submissions for art center

Architecture firms and notable architects from all over the world are contending to design a new Arts Center for the University.

Netbadge seeks to eliminate multiple logins

The NetBadge software is changing the way students and faculty utilize University Web services, requiring users to submit their computing I.D.

University's College at Wise sees increased enrollment

The University's College at Wise continues its trend of increasing enrollment this year, reaching 1,960 students as of yesterday. "We had set out an institutional goal to reach 2,000 students by 2010, but we may break the goal this fall," Director of College Relations for Wise Jane Meade-Dean said. The number has increased greatly from the 1,836 enrollment for last year's census.

Students, bars react to stiffer drinking laws

Students under 21 may want to think twice the next time they use a fake ID at local establishments.

Altered fire code regulations ease on posters

This year, students living in on-Grounds housing must comply with an altered set of fire code regulations. Like last year, no more than 10 percent of the wall or ceiling may be covered; however, students are allowed more leeway with uncovered posters or pictures, Assistant Director of Operations Burt Joseph said. "We will allow four posters per room without being framed or laminated, each no larger than 900 square inches, about the size of a 24 by 36 poster," he said. Previously, students had been asked to frame or laminate all posters before putting them on the wall, but the policy has been eased for the 2005-2006 school year. "We are trying to work to relax it as much as we can," Joseph said.

University grants exceed $314 million

During the 2004-2005 fiscal year, the total amount of grants and contracts received by the University for research and development exceeded $314 million, said David Hudson, associate vice president for research and graduate studies. There has been a 6 percent increase over the previous year in the amount of funding available for research programs at the University, bringing the amount to an all-time high, Hudson said. Most financial support is awarded based on applications to the government, strengthened by the results of peer reviews by other universities. "Our peers think we're doing good stuff," Hudson said.

Armed man arrested trying to gain entry to fraternity

A man in possession of a handgun was arrested around 2:30 a.m. Friday Aug. 26 after threatening fraternity brothers who denied him entry to a party at the Phi Society house. The suspect, Richard Anthony Little, and another man approached the Phi Society house, where fraternity members and friends were outside, according to Inter-Fraternity Council President Ross Kimbel.

Honor and UJC to recruit earlier this fall

Both the Honor Committee and the University Judiciary Committee laid out plans to educate the Class of 2009 and recruit new students to their organizations at their respective meetings last night. Representatives from Honor and UJC spoke to students during summer orientation sessions and participated in a number of events including the Student Activities Fair, the BSA Activities Fair and the Newcomb Hall Crawl. UJC Senior Educator Sarah Abreu said, "we want to improve awareness of what UJC is and what we do and to give everyone a chance to get involved," One of the major goals of both organizations is getting students involved as early as possible.

Students gather to condemn recent racial incidents

Members of the University community gathered on the stairs of the Rotunda Saturday afternoon in response to five reported racially-charged incidents that occurred in a three-day period last week. The administration moved to harshly condemn the incidents. "The writer of the spiteful words and the passing motorist who shouts an insult have no place in a community built on mutual trust and respect," said University President John T.

CIOs report increased participation from new students

The annual activities fair, which was held early last week, drew greater interest for student organizations than in previous years.

Fraternities adapt to new enforcement

By Kristin Hawkins Cavalier Daily Staff Writer Stricter fraternity party patrol regulations spurred by a new Alcohol and Beverage Control officer have now been in effect two weeks.