In the latest installment of what seems like a never-ending saga of litigation in the University's infamous baby-switching case, Paula K.
As the University enters the new century, it continues to broaden its horizons both in Charlottesville and across the globe. The International Activities Commission, one of four commissions formed from the Virginia 2020 initiative, presented its report in a Faculty Senate-sponsored public forum yesterday.
Just when you thought Florida's election debacle might be winding down, think again. A federal judge in Miami refused a request by members of Texas Gov.
Last year, only one out of six applicants for the Harrison Award received a scholarship. The odds are significantly better for this year's applicants, however: Almost one in every two will receive the award. The Harrison Awards are scholarships that allow undergraduates at the University to pursue independent projects. The dramatic ratio difference this year results from a decrease in applicants as well as an increase in the number of awards. Ninety-five undergraduates applied to the Faculty Senate for this year's awards, said Senate member Francis Peyton.
Many people criticize modern universities as self-contained bubbles where life outside football games and fraternity parties is irrelevant.
As a premier public institution, the University is exploring ways to share its intellectual knowledge and resources with the surrounding community. The Virginia 2020 Public Service and Outreach Commission presented its report in a Faculty Senate-sponsored forum Friday afternoon, where an attentive group of 40 faculty, staff and students offered their opinions and recommendations for changes they would like to see made to the document. University President John T.
BOCA RATON, Fla.-In an area known much more for its oceanfront resorts and pastel-colored buildings than its political activism, Palm Beach County residents have found themselves thrust front and center on the world's stage and divided over the validity and fairness of last Tuesday's presidential election. With the presidency of the United States hanging in the balance, and the whole world watching, protestors took to the streets across the county over the weekend as the community buzzed with talk of election controversy. In West Palm Beach Saturday, demonstrators toting signs such as "Read my lips: trust the people" and "Bush: 'But daddy you promised me,'" called for a countywide revote, insisting the much-publicized Palm Beach County "butterfly" ballot was confusing and unfair.   More Coverage Florida hand recount shrinks Bush lead Professors address escalating election crisis Some voters have alleged the county's ballot was unclear and caused them to vote inadvertently for Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan instead of Vice President Al Gore (D). While Gore was the second candidate listed on the ballot, voters needed to punch the third hole to register a vote for the vice president. "They should have a right to vote again," West Palm Beach protestor Joe Oquenivo, 52, said Saturday.
In the business and entertainment world, when ratings are everything, it seems we finally can escape the politics of race.
After a tedious weekend of hand counting votes in four select precincts within Palm Beach County, Vice President Al Gore gained 39 votes in the overall vote count, prompting the Florida Canvassing Committee to recount every ballot in Palm Beach County beginning today. Once these 39 votes have been confirmed, Texas Gov.
As the nation awaits the outcome of one of the most contentious presidential elections in U.S. history, University professors are adding their perspectives to the muddled political landscape. A Saturday afternoon forum in the Rotunda drew about 50 people to hear the experts discuss what they feel should be done to rectify the mind-boggling situation. Much of the debate focused on Florida, the state that most likely will prove to be the deciding factor in the election. Vice President Al Gore's campaign does not have to demonstrate evidence of ballot fraud in Florida in order to challenge the election results in the courts, University Law Prof.
With class scheduling just about to start up again, many first and second yearsare scratching their heads trying to figure out whether to stay in the College or go to the Commerce School.
First there was Atari, then Nintendo, and soon afterward, Sega Genesis. Next came the 64-bit systems - Nintendo 64 and Sony Playstation.
University students trying to find a major might want to consider the nursing profession. There is a shortage of nurses within the University Health System, resulting in the creation of new incentives for those who choose the occupation. According to Marlene Bond, chief clinical officer for the University Health System, the University has a 10 percent vacancy rate among its nursing staff. "There is always a turnover because a large percentage of our nurses are either going to school or have a spouse at school," Bond said.
Even though Clemons Library now is open 24 hours a day, there still are a few kinks to be worked out in the system - including how to determine who should and should not be in the library after 2 a.m. In order to alleviate this problem, Clemons staff, the Honor Committee and Student Council are considering installing an ID card reader system to ensure safety after midnight. The system would place a card reader outside the main entrance to Clemons Library.
The results of Florida's 25 coveted electoral votes will remain in limbo for at least another week as Florida officials are unable to give an official vote count, leaving the identity of the next U.S.
Have you ever wondered why arts and sciences are grouped together into one college? Would it make more sense to separate the performing arts and the humanities from the "hard" sciences? University President John T.
Yesterday the face of an Ivy League university changed - literally. Early Thursday afternoon, officials at Brown University in Providence, R.I., officially named Smith College President Ruth J.
Even as the U.S. presidential election remains unresolved, Student Council announced seven newly elected College representatives last night. Fourteen candidates ran for the seven available seats, with Nick Jabbour, Steven E.
It has been nearly two days since the first voting polls opened across the country, and the United States, the most powerful nation in the world, still can't decide who will fill its Oval Office for the next four years. This election has been deemed "the weirdest election ever" by Craig Bieber, executive director of the Democratic Party of Virginia: A dead man's name won a Missouri Senate seat, the first lady will serve as a Senator for New York, and one person spent nearly $60 million on a Senate campaign. The Senate may end up tied, and the presidential election hinges on a recount of popular votes in Florida. But the most interesting part of the election is that "the political scientists didn't expect" its outcome, said Paul Freedman, assistant professor of government and foreign affairs. Hillary Clinton became the first sitting first lady to be elected to a Senate seat yesterday by defeating Republican Rick Lazio by a 56 to 44 margin.
(This is a personal account by a student training to be an emergency medical technician.) While children were nestled all snug in their beds, and life on Rugby Road was winding down Friday, heat was just beginning to rise for the D-crew at the Seminole Trail Fire Department. From 6 p.m.
