Easily accessible Italian design for the masses, Benetton is Armani at Banana Republic prices. The seas of gray T-shirts and V-neck sweaters in brightly-lit Benetton stores have long been staples of the urban wardrobe. At one time even more visible than Benetton's trademark knitwear, however, were its highly provocative advertising campaigns.
Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin spoke Friday morning to University students and faculty on the need for cooperation between the United States and Europe. Jospin, a member of France's Socialist Party who served as Prime Minister from 1997 until earlier this year, opened his remarks by noting the preeminent position of the United States in the world. "America as a superpower is a reality we will have to live with for quite some time," he said.
Central Virginia schools match state average in annual accreditation The central Virginia region matched the state average of 64 percent of schools receiving accreditation. Twenty-three of Albemarle County's 24 schools were fully accredited.
Charlottesville City Council took an official position on the University's North Grounds Connector project at its meeting last Monday, supporting the plan under the condition that the University address Council's traffic concerns. The North Grounds Connector will link the 250 bypass with Massie Road, which runs past University Hall and continues to the Law and Darden Schools. At the Nov.
Although the recent passage of the General Obligation Bond put out one economic wildfire in Virginia, another has sprung up.
Hourly prize giveaways, a live Jefferson statue, a 1966 Ford Mustang Grand Prize and a laser light show were only some of the attractions at this weekend's grand Reopening of Charlottesville's Fashion Square Mall. Merchants Sam Goody, Zales Jewelers, KB Toys, Ritz Camera and Victoria's Secret each moved to new renovated locations in the mall.
The Inter-Fraternity Council Executive Committee and the President's Council unanimously passed election reforms last Thursday aimed at improving voting procedures and publicity for their organization. "The overall change is a more specific plan for how we promote and carry out the election," IFC President Phil Trout said. Recently, a concern arose over the legitimacy of the election process for the Executive Committee, the governing body of the IFC.
In the face of a declining economy and state budget cuts, donations to charities this year are needed more than ever, according to Caroline Emerson, campaign director at United Way Thomas Jefferson Area. The annual Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, which launched its 2002 drive Wednesday, encourages state employees to give to charities, helping to alleviate the problems spurred by budget cuts and the economy.
Next fall, first and second-year College students can look forward to collaborative courses that will combine the study of business and traditional liberal arts disciplines. Commerce School Dean Carl Zeithaml said the new courses will be more effective than the proposed business minor at making College students more attractive to employers. The new classes will replace two courses that now are pre-requisites for entry to the Commerce School. One new course, "Making Business Work," is an introductory approach to business and will be offered next year to interested students. Environmental Sciences Prof.
With their simultaneous announcements Wednesday to drop early decision admission, Yale and Stanford universities have sparked national scrutiny of the admission policies practiced by other competitive institutions, including the University. The early decision program, which requires that students enroll if accepted, is implemented by most of the country's selective colleges. But beginning next year, Yale and Stanford will use only "early action" programs, allowing students to apply during the fall without being bound to enroll if accepted. Yale and Stanford's new early action programs will restrict its applicants from applying early to other colleges.
As a result of Charlottesville City Council's Monday decision to increase water rates starting Nov.
The University added to its list of approximately 400 student organizations one that will work to further encourage diversity on Grounds. "Towards a Better Latin America" is a service organization that seeks to aid Latin American schools and hospitals in their improvement and development. Fourth-year Commerce student Carolina Cabezas, one of the organization's founders and its current president, said the first school to which the organization will provide supplies and financial support is a middle school called La Puenta in El Salvador. Two faculty members conduct classes at the school, which operates two classrooms and serves 176 students, most of whom are malnourished, Cabezas said. "Poverty, lack of education and health services are major social problems throughout Latin America, and it's something that people need to take social responsibility for and change," Cabezas said. The organization hopes to address many of La Puenta's problems, as well as expand their efforts to different countries throughout Latin America. "We are not planning to make huge changes, but we want to make a difference by working on specific needs," Cabezas added. Cabezas said the diversity of the Latin American students in the organization helps them reach out to different countries. "The people who come directly from Latin America have personally experienced this reality," Cabezas said. "Towards a Better Latin America," includes University students from most Latin American countries.
If nature tends to catch your eye, you may have noticed that the number of leafless tress seems to be growing by the day.
One day after the much-anticipated national midterm elections, the Student Council representative elections culminated yesterday evening with four new College representatives and one new Engineering representative. Wyatt Robinson, David Reid, Eli Dejarnette and Ruthie Yow emerged victorious in the College, while George McArthur triumphed as a write-in candidate from the Engineering school. Council President Micah Schwartz expressed satisfaction with the results of the elections. "It was a hard fought race," Schwartz said.
Citing a need for financial security while still providing family-centered care and seed grants, the University's Children's Medical Center announced it will establish an endowment through its fundraising efforts this year. The Children's Medical Center consists of the Newborn Intensive Care Unit and the Pediatric Care Unit housed in the University Hospital, as well as the Kluge Rehabilitation Center on Ivy Road. Timothy Garson, vice president and dean of the Medical School, has promised to make a substantial contribution to this endeavor. "We all agree that CMC needs an endowment," Garson said in an official statement.
Radford might impose mid-year tuition increase Radford University could hand its undergraduate students a 28 percent mid-year tuition increase if the school's board of visitors approves the measure next week. The surcharge would raise tuition $1,100 for the spring semester. Radford raised tuition last spring, and might raise it again for the fall of 2003, Radford University spokeswoman Debbie Brown said. If Radford's mid-year surcharge passes, it will follow in the footsetps of the University, as well as William & Mary and James Madison University, all of whom have imposed similar tution increases to offset budget cuts. International Education Week set for Nov.
The mid-year tuition surcharge that the Board of Visitors approved at their October meeting will be set at $385 for all students, University President John T.
After months of voter registration drives and political rallies sponsored by the College Republicans, University Democrats and Student Council, several student political leaders weighed in yesterday on the results of their efforts to mobilize students to vote. The USA Today reported that in the last midterm election in 1998, Census data show, only 21 percent of eligible voters, ages 18-24, voted vs.
