A meeting Friday between Virginia football coach Al Groh and representatives of the University's Arab and Muslim community yielded an improved dialogue between the athletics department and student groups. Groh organized the meeting, which aimed to address statements he made last month that associated Arabs with terrorism.
The University could see large increases in funding and new capital improvement projects if the 2002-2004 biennium budget recommendations made by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia last week are approved. The budget recommendations will be submitted to Gov.
The University's endowment weathered the recent economic decline successfully, according to reports presented at the Board of Visitors meeting last week.
In an agreement whose focus was not just financial gain, but also human rights, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Nike sportswear company collaborated last week on an eight-year merchandising agreement worth $28 million. Under the agreement, Nike agreed to an anti-sweatshop labor code that applies to uniforms and other merchandise with UNC's logo.
Recently declared an illegal monopoly by the U.S. Supreme Court, Microsoft is crossing its fingers that its Windows XP release on Thursday will bring more sales than controversy. The latest version of the Windows operating system, XP is short for "Experience." According to Microsoft advertisements, the system is easier to use because it combines the stability of its Windows NT and Windows 2000 products. But according to the Associated Press, government regulators are already accusing Microsoft of using its new operating system to pressure users into signing up for online services and using proprietary Microsoft file formats for music and video. Windows XP Home Edition is expected to cost $99 for an upgrade and $199 for the stand-alone version.
In a discussion last night sponsored by the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) praised the international response to the Sept.
In response to the events of Sept. 11, an increasing number of Americans are exercising their right to bear arms, raising firearm sales nationally and locally.
R. Edward Howell, director and Chief Exexutive Officer of the University of Iowa hospitals, has accepted the position of vice president and CEO of the University Medical Center and its clinics.
The Lawn isn't the only place on Grounds where history lovers can take tours. The University Health System now offers a self-guided audio historical tour.
Student groups are scrambling for new ideas on where and how to hold social events now that the Inter-Fraternity Council will not rent its members' houses to non-Greek organizations. That decision was made at an IFC meeting two weeks ago, and already Student Council President Abby Fifer has developed a plan for the University to pay for security at parties and other events for Contracted Independent Organization. Fifer also said the University is looking into providing houses specifically for CIOs' events in the near future. "If you're not a member of the IFC, you need to pay to hold your parties," Fifer said.
Early Sunday morning, Charlottesville Police arrested an Inter Fraternity Counsel vice president at his apartment on University Circle on charges of brandishing a firearm at five other University students. Kevin Dixon was taken into custody and subsequently released on his own recognizance after police reported that he pointed a shotgun at the victims passing by his Raleigh Court Apartments residence on 10 University Circle. Police reported Dixon was intoxicated when apprehended. The victims were members of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity who happened to be pursuing vandals when they encountered Dixon, police said.
In light of the University's recent divestment from Unocal, a controversial company involved in energy speculation in Burma, the Student Affairs and Athletics Committee of the Board of Visitors heard on Friday a student presentation regarding ethics in University investment. The University needs a "plan for institutionalized ethics in investment," said Student Council President Abby Fifer.
University Engineering students now have a national voice after the recent election of third-year Engineering student Rebecca Um as a regional representative to the National Association of Engineering Student Councils. NAESC aims to represent the concerns of engineering students across the country and to work with the National Accreditation Board for Engineering Schools. The NAESC conference took place Oct.
Through the University Bookstore's surplus, student performance groups may soon gain better stage equipment at the Student Activities Building. Last year's $50,000 Bookstore surplus most likely will go toward student performance groups and the Escort Service, according to Student Council President Abby Fifer. Having reviewed the budgets of all student groups, she said the Bookstore's donation probably will be split between a new Escort van and lighting and sound equipment for performing arts CIOs. "We wanted to use the money for something that would affect all students," Fifer said.
The Board of Visitors approved a proposal to replace New Cabell Hall and construct a new Arts and Sciences building yesterday. The proposal provides for the demolition of New Cabell Hall, the construction of a new building to take its place and the construction of an additional building to house Arts and Science classrooms.
Beginning this spring, the University's Commerce School will expand its Management of Information Technology master's degree program by offering classes in Northern Virginia. While the University has had a presence in Northern Virginia for many years with its center in Falls Church, the upcoming launch of the Northern Virginia-based IT degree represents the first attempt of this kind by the Commerce School. The degree, which is now offered only in Charlottesville, is intended for professionals with at least two years of work experience and both managerial and technological expertise.
Emily Couric, state senator and Virginia Democratic Party Co-Chairwoman, succumbed to a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday morning at her Charlottesville home.
When the University's Darden School completed its new facilities with 14 wired classrooms in 1996, it was one of the first schools in the nation where nearly all classrooms had Internet access. Now Darden is one of the schools leading a new trend: restricting Internet access. The business school has installed a system that prevents students from accessing the Internet during class time.
Like many other Americans, first-year graduate student Alice Ours now hesitates before she opens her mailbox, as cases of anthrax exposure are confirmed nationwide. "I'm frustrated to have been robbed of my sense of security," said Ours, a student in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
Following anthrax exposure reports in New York, Washington, Florida and Nevada, Charlottesville and Albemarle County officials say they are prepared for biological or chemical attacks. At a press conference yesterday, officials discussed public health safety measures, law enforcement protocols, emergency response plans and medical preparedness in the event of a local anthrax epidemic.
