Of the 13,000 tons of waste generated by the University community last year, 5,700 was reused instead of going to a landfill.
Gov. James S. Gilmore III announced Monday the release of $7 million in funds to begin work on a new Special Collections Library. "The Special Collections Library is central to the future of academic life at the University," Gilmore said.
With the possibility of an impending war, the members of University's Reserve Officers Training Corps program are reaffirming their ideals of service to their country. "This past week, I think I had a clearer understanding of what my grandfather felt when he heard that Pearl Harbor was attacked and went to enlist in the Army," said Brian Thomasson, a third year in the College and a cadet with the University's Air Force ROTC. For the commanding officers in the Army, Air Force and Navy programs, Sept.
Charlottesville's gaggle of street musicians and performers will have to find somewhere else to roost late at night. City Council passed an ordinance Monday banning loud noise in the Downtown Mall area from 10 p.m.
Students using false indentifications to buy alcohol at bars and restaurants on the Corner will find an increased level of security in the future. According to Charlottesville Police officer Ed Palmateer, a plan to curb underage drinking is in the works.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise set a goal Friday to enroll at least 2,000 students by the year 2006.
University students' newest housing option, the International Residential College, has elicited positive feedback from both students and faculty involved in the endeavor. The IRC is home to 320 University students, a quarter of whom are international, said Brad Brown, principal of the IRC and associate professor in the Commerce School. Located on Sprigg Lane, the IRC fills the Munford, Gwathmey, Lewis and Hoxton residence halls. "Everything is coming together" even though it is early in the year, said second-year College student Harriet Gore, a resident of the IRC and liaison to Mosaic House. Mosaic House is a residence hall designed to bring together students of different cultural backgrounds.
The University Medical Center released a plan of correction yesterday to improve patient safety and address other patient-care concerns.
Last week's terrorist activity has temporarily delayed plans for the proposal of a new virtual university in Virginia.
Neither rain, nor snow can stop the U.S. Postal Service. However, the Postal Service has been forced to take certain precautions in response to last Tuesday's events. In order to allow for more efficient disaster relief efforts, there is no mail delivery to eight zip codes in the New York City area.
Akhtar Durrani doesn't like to answer the phone at his Pakistani restaurant right now. Since the WTC and Pentagon terrorist attack, he receives four to six anonymous calls daily at the Taj Mahal Restaurant on Rio Hill Circle.
Following Tuesday's tragedy, groups in Charlottesville and across the nation have sprung into action, working to aid victims of the attacks and their families. The Charlottesville Fire Department and Albemarle Fire-Rescue working with volunteer fire departments throughout the county collected close to $250,000 dollars for relief of families of the estimated 350 dead firefighters in New York.
The University's signature buildings are in bad shape. In New Cabell Hall, the chairs are screwed into the ground, making them impossible to move and arrange for special class sizes.
As the shock of Tuesday's tragedy begins to wear off, University students, faculty and staff are all reflecting and coping with last weeks events in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania in different ways. According to the University Medical Center's IQ Health System Web site, some Americans may face acute stress, which can last from four to six weeks or a delayed onset lasting up to six months due to shock and fear. "Students are absolutely stunned and horrified," University spokeswoman Louise Dudley said.
Thanks to an endeavor by the Architecture School, University students have gained a new, tangible way of coping with last Tuesday's tragedies. The Architecture School created a temporary commemorative space for the University community to attach mementos, flowers and images, located on the east fence of the University tennis courts near University Avenue. At 5 p.m.
In the age of technology, the Honor Committee is trying to bring itself up to 21st Century standards.
In the wake of Tuesday's tragedies in New York City and Washington, University economic experts agree that now is a time of great uncertainty in the world economy.
Tired of all that construction around grounds? Don't worry - at least one building will be completed and ready for students by fall 2002: the Monroe Lane Language House. "Given every possible crystal ball we can use, the house is going to be up in time," said Robert Hueckstaedt, chairman of the department of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. The house, located on the corner of Jefferson Park Avenue and Monroe Lane and across from Student Health, will be home to seven different languages.
There was standing room only in the amphitheater last night as students, faculty and community members packed into the auditorium to attend the Middle-East Teach-In.
The University canceled classes today in recognition of the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance set aside by President George W.
