32 percent of arrests made by UPD in 2019 were of Black individuals, whereas the University's student body is roughly 6.5 percent Black and the City of Charlottesville is just under 20 percent Black.
While the authors of the Call to Action letter acknowledge the A-School’s Inclusion and Equity Committee's work, they also call on the school’s administration to “actualize” those efforts throughout the school at large.
Several photos shared online of the gatherings depict large gatherings of students — few of whom were wearing masks.
The now-rescinded regulations prohibited F-1 students — those in an academic program — and M-1 students — those in a vocational program — attending schools operating entirely online from entering or remaining in the U.S. if they were to take a fully online course load.
Honor and UJC plan to implement several initiatives in the fall to address racial bias, limited membership diversity
The students argue that the incorporation of anti-racist teachings into University-wide curriculum requirements is “fundamental to transforming the overall embodiment of the University’s values.”
A group of predominantly Black student activists submitted a list of demands June 12 to the University's racial equity task force recently formed by President Ryan.
Students who were planning to study abroad will likely be contacted by the University about housing for the fall semester.
Now, as the push for police reform, defunding and abolition gains traction amid nationwide protests, the Student Police Advisory Board has decided that it needs to resolve the tension amongst UPD and students by asking students directly for their advice on how to facilitate engagement between them.
President Ryan acknowledged that this would be disappointing news for some, but the safety of the members of Class of 2020 and everyone else is the main priority.
Addressed to University administration, Title IX, and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, the list of demands calls for “immediate, structural, and transformative change of the University of Virginia’s policies and resource allocation for sexual violence, sexual harassment, and intimate-partner violence prevention and support services.”
The University also calls on students and organizations to adhere to student self-governance in order to hold one another accountable for public health guidelines.
Many University students and organizations have been contributing to the Black Lives Matter movement by organizing fundraisers for both local and national bail funds, as well as general funds and collectives regarding travel, disaster and relief, business and legal assistance.
The application serves as “a streamlined process to evaluate applications and distribute funds to eligible students as expeditiously as possible” according to Hester.
The University’s Center for Politics has partnered with several related programs at the University to offer 50 students who have lost an internship opportunity working in the public sector a paid, virtual summer internship.
Grullon, who hails from the Bronx in New York City, said that she never planned on coming to the University, but after she attended a Young Alumni Reunion with her brother, 2013 College graduate, and financial aid worked out, she found herself in Charlottesville.
Next steps ranging from careers in healthcare to gap years and studying for graduate school exams.
The symposium, titled "We Are Not Invisible: A Case For Ethnic Studies," generated discussion regarding scholarship on topics including race, ethnicity and the experience of indigenous populations.
The event was hosted by Madison House’s Help Line, If You’re Reading This and National Alliance on Mental Illness on Grounds.
The Muslim Students Association kicked off the month by painting Beta Bridge on April 7 and plans on ending the month's activities on April 29 with a Mindfulness in Islam discussion held in the Multicultural Center.
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