Law School launches new website exploring its connections to slavery
By Amanda Pallas | February 24, 2021Historic students' notes revealed that the Law School supplied students of the antebellum period with legal justifications for slavery.
Historic students' notes revealed that the Law School supplied students of the antebellum period with legal justifications for slavery.
Because of the mask-wearing guidance in place for all in-person instruction — students and faculty are required to wear masks at all times— Rosner feels that classrooms are a relatively safe setting.
The survey, which launched in February 2020 and was open for a month, was divided into sections covering demographics, University services, student involvement, student climate and identity.
50 percent of quarantine space is currently occupied — an all-time high — while 18 percent of isolation space is currently occupied, an increase of one percent in quarantine and a decrease of one percent in isolation.
The three speakers represent a new generation of activists, who are passionate about the arts, politics and active in their communities, and who share a commitment to racial and social justice.
Lawn room decisions are made by the Lawn Selection Committee, which is chaired by Moriah Hendrick, fourth-year College student and current senior resident of the Lawn.
Beyond the website, the VDH also launched a hotline number Wednesday for those uncomfortable with pre-registering online. The number is 877-VAX-IN-VA and is staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
In the Friday town hall, President Ryan said that there is “no doubt” that recruitment contributed to the rise in cases and willful violations of public health guidelines — as did “innocent mistakes.”
According to President Ryan, the University Police Department and Ambassadors were enlisted to monitor activity at Greek houses, the Corner and on Grounds.
Glaude drew quotes from poet and activist James Baldwin to reflect the pervasiveness of white supremacy and racism in America.
The total count of active cases in the University community is 779, of which 761 are students and 18 are faculty and staff.
Amidst many complaints over social media about the influence Greek life recruitment had on the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the University emphasized that health and safety guidelines apply to everyone equally.
During the current fiscal year 2021, there have been $142 million of costs and lost revenue, with $55 million allocated towards COVID-related expenses.
This list includes just some of the resources available to individuals affiliated with the University for advice, funding and accommodations.
Regardless of the exact totals of each precipitation type, the mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is likely to result in fallen trees and power outages, resulting in nearly impossible travel.
Frank Hume, who was born in Culpeper County in 1843, fought for the Confederate Army during the Civil War and served in the Virginia House of Delegates.
The University's COVID-19 tracker reported 121 new cases Monday — the largest ever single-day count.
The Asian Pacific American Studies minor was first approved in 2004 — 10 years after Asian Student Union efforts began in 1994 with the publication of their Five Year Plan.
The University added 200 new quarantine beds over the weekend. Currently, 23 percent of quarantine beds and 19 percent of isolation beds are full.
Individuals without Netbadge credentials, such as the general public, will be able to access recordings of Student Council meetings through the livestream on Youtube.