Rumblings of fractured communication among the University's four Greek councils have given rise to a new joint committee promising open discourse and social cohesion.
A new magazine making its debut on Grounds Wednesday seeks to give the University
Princeton benefits from transfer of Harvard faculty The disagreement began in October when Summers held a meeting with West and allegedly criticized the professor
Thousands of demonstrators, both Jewish and non-Jewish, converged on Washington, D.C. yesterday afternoon to voice their support for Israel during the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The rally's speakers included former Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, House Minority Leader Richard A.
Although recent rainfall has raised the level of water in the local reservoir, officials say Virginia's drought is not over and water conservation efforts must continue. The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority announced last Monday that the local South Fork Rivanna Reservoir is at 91 percent capacity, a large increase from 68.2 percent last November. J.W.
The Carnegie Corporation of New York announced last Wednesday the selection of four institutions, including the University, which it has asked to submit proposals for a brand new initiative, the Teachers for a New Era Grant. The philanthropic organization invited the Bank Street College of Education, California State University at Northridge, Michigan State University and the University to submit proposals for four projects in conjunction with the new program. "I think our chances are very good of getting the funding," said Rebecca Kneedler, associate dean for academic affairs in the Education School. The program will encourage the development of teacher education programs through innovative processes.
The library will house over 30,000 works on Jefferson, ranging from children's books to serious biographies.
Did you get anything special for Mr. Jefferson for his 259th birthday? Luis Fernando Bolivar, a descendent of Simon Bolivar and the great-great-grandson of the University's first Latin American student, donated an impressive collection of historic family papers and artifacts to the University as part of the birthday celebrations Saturday. The donation includes historic manuscripts, letters, journals, silver tea and dinner services and a rare collection of 14 bound volumes of published documents regarding Simon Bolivar and the South American wars of independence. "This is quite a magnificent donation," Asst.
Results from a new national study show that about 1,400 college students die every year in alcohol related incidents and another 500,000 are injured. The study, released last Tuesday, was conducted by the Task Force on College Drinking of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Potential 2004 presidential candidate Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., yesterday discussed civil liberties issues in wake of the Sept.
First came Enron, followed shortly thereafter by Arthur Andersen. Now it looks as though their allegedly shady business dealings have spurred a contagion effect throughout the business realm after lawyers representing the University of California added nine investment banks and two law firms to its suit last week. The securities fraud lawsuit contends that Enron executives could not have maintained the facade as a profitable energy giant without the help from outside financiers. "This fraud could not have been accomplished by a few corporate executives, no matter how dishonest or energetic they may have been," lead council William Lerach said in a statement. Filed on behalf of large investors, the first suit accuses the banks and law firms of amassing large fees and approving securities deals that hid Enron's corporate debt and inflated its profits. The second suit, on behalf of employees who lost the bulk of their retirement savings when Enron collapsed last year, added several investment banks to the lawsuit as well. Both suits name Merrill Lynch & Co., J.P.
With blankets and sunglasses in tow, University students likely will flock Mad Bowl for this Saturday's Springfest, sponsored by the University Programs Council. The festivities, scheduled to last from noon to 8 p.m., promise free music and food for all who attend. Guster, Pat Green and the Virginia Coalition are slated to perform, beginning at 1 p.m.
A small fire in the roofing of Maury Hall caused students and faculty to evacuate the building yesterday afternoon. The fire began shortly before 1:12 p.m., when firefighters and police were called to the scene. No one was injured in the fire said David Hartman, Charlottesville Fire Department battalion chief. The fire began when workers from a company that contracts with the University used an electric gun to remove old paint from the facing of Maury Hall's roof.
Amid chants of "two, four, six, eight, stop the violence, stop the hate," hundreds of men and women marched from the Downtown Mall to the north steps of the Rotunda last night in the 13th annual Take Back the Night. The event raises awareness of violence against women in the community.
Gov. Mark R. Warner appointed three new members to the Board of Visitors to replace chairpersons who were appointed by former Republican Gov.
Students around the country chose to refrain from talking Wednesday in order to draw attention to problems faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.
Collins receives nationally competitive internship in Asia Fourth-year College student Ryann Collins was selected as one of 18 students nationwide to receive the annual Henry Luce Scholarship in early March. Once awardees are notified, officials within the Henry Luce Foundation work in conjunction with the Asia Foundation to place each winner in a year-long internship within Asia. The Luce scholarship is unique in that it restricts eligible applicants to only those having never studied, visited or lived in Asia.
Last month the Bush administration proposed health care legislation that will allow pharmaceutical companies to exploit the confidential medical records of U.S.
University students may be drinking less than they have in the past, according to preliminary results from the 2002 U.Va.
Bombarded with classes, exams and extracurriculars, busy college students rarely find the time to eat a healthy meal. Instead, they often turn to fast food alternatives to fill their stomachs at the end of the day or between classes. But as fast food has become an integral part of the American lifestyle, so has excess weight and high blood pressure. "Fast food is a reflection of the pace in this country," said Rita Smith, a registered dietician at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
