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Student leaders keep

Concerns over inclusion of the entire University community in student self-governance have arisen following the approval of a petition to put the informed retraction amendment before the student body. Over 11,000 students in the School for Continuing and Professional Studies are bound by the honor code, but are not allowed to vote on referenda to change it. At an Honor Committee meeting Sunday, SCPS Rep.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced last Thursday it will give pay raises and retroactive pay to 42 female faculty members.

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The Cancer Center Benefit Dinner hosted University women's basketball coach Debbie Ryan at their annual benefit dinner last night. Proceeds from the dinner, which featured a video presentation honoring the late Sen.

College to create Asian American studies program

In response to persistent student interest, the University plans to add Asian American studies to its repertoire of academic programs in the College, once funding is available for a director. The Asian Student Union has lobbied for over 10 years to start an Asian American studies program at the University. The hiring freeze has hindered the program's implementation, preventing the University from hiring a program director.

Graduate Labor Alliance to organize student union

In an effort to gain greater influence within the University community, the Graduate Labor Alliance is seeking support for unionization among College graduate students. The GLA, an informal group of graduate students who support unionization, plans to announce the formal creation of a graduate student union sometime this spring, GLA member Kate Nash said.

General Assembly releases budget plans

Marching forward in an uphill struggle to mend Virginia's budgetary crisis, state lawmakers issued revisions to their competing House and Senate budget plans Sunday - plans that include deep funding cuts and in-state tuition hikes that will place an unavoidable strain on the University and other Virginia colleges. In meetings that Sen.

Honor to complete Bloomfield cases soon

According to Honor Committee statistics released yesterday, only 18 trials still are pending from the 158 total cases filed by Physics Professor Louis Bloomfield since April 2001. "Our goal is really to leave the new [Honor] Committee with a very few number of trials and hopefully that committee will have them done by the end of the academic year," Committee Chairman Thomas Hall said. Of the 51 cases referred to trial, 13 resulted in guilty verdicts.

Schools collaborate to build solar house

In an innovative project, University Engineering and Architecture students are joining forces to build a solar-powered house. The entirely student-run project calls for the design, fundraising and construction of an 800-square-foot home run completely on energy from the sun.

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Wilder, Berger speak at law forum

Former Democratic Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and former National Security Advisor Samuel "Sandy" R. Berger spoke to students and faculty at the Law School's third annual Conference on Public Service and the Law Saturday. Wilder spoke primarily about his personal story and state governance, while Berger focused on national and international affairs. Wilder, who now serves as chairman of the Governor's Commission on Efficiency and Effectiveness, addressed many of the problems facing Virginia in a question and answer session. Though he supported Gov.

Dance Marathon receives record $50,000 donation

With the help of an anonymous $50,000 donation, the 2002 Dance Marathon raised $111,897.43 this past weekend, shattering its supporters' wildest expectations. "For those of us who have been involved in the Dance Marathon for many years, that single moment when we received the $50,000 anonymous donation was so emotional because the amount was more than we had ever received in one year," Morale Committee Chairman Kemper Steele said. The fourth annual Dance Marathon took place from 7 p.m.

Allow for self-regulation in business practices

GLOBALIZATION'S spread has heightened concerns about the ability of national governments to regulate the conduct of multinational corporations with respect to environmental protection.

Ayers announces new research office

A new Office of Undergraduate Research that will oversee major research fellowships and provide grant information, guidance and research presentation opportunities for undergraduate students will be launched this summer. College Dean Edward L.

Risky Business: Stock Market Speculation

In his 1990 book "Up on Wall Street," former Fidelity fund manager Peter Lynch advised readers to investigate stocks before buying. "Investing without research is like playing stud poker and never looking at the cards," Lynch wrote. He should know. When Lynch started managing the Fidelity Magellan Fund in 1978, its assets totaled about $20 million.

Democratic City Council candidates discuss agendas

The Democratic candidates for Charlottesville City Council discussed Charlottesville public schools and city finances at a forum held at City Hall Saturday. Six candidates faced-off at the forum: Bern Ewert, former city manager; Alexandria Searls, a professor at Mary Baldwin College and soon-to-be adjunct professor at the University; David Simmons, a University nurse; Joan Fenton, a businesswoman; Waldo Jaquith, a Web site designer; and Blake Caravati, the current mayor of Charlottesville. At the Democratic Convention this Saturday, Feb.

Jones gets informed retraction on ballot

Though the Honor Committee rejected the highly controversial informed retraction amendment to its constitution three weeks ago, the student body now will make the final decision regarding its approval. A petition circulated by College rep.

Congressional committee addresses NCAA concerns

New NCAA regulations are under consideration in Congress after members of the House subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection criticized a variety of the NCAA's practices Wednesday.

Council to post bus schedules

University students too often find themselves standing at the bus stop wondering when the bus will arrive.

Virtual chalkboard spurs freedom of speech debate

A Charlottesville Internet forum for freedom of expression is making waves among advocates and opponents of free speech alike. The virtual community chalkboard at chalkboard.tjcenter.org is an online version of the future Charlottesville community chalkboard, slated to debut across from City Hall in summer 2003.

Officials discuss in-state tuition increase

In-state students soon may face a tuition increase if state government officials act to lift the current five-year cap on tuition.