Entitled “A Mile of People: Deconstructing the Caravan Crisis,” the event focused on the current state of asylum seekers in the caravan and dispelling misconceptions that surround the caravan.
The University Democrats sent out teams of volunteers into a variety of neighborhoods in Charlottesville Saturday as part of the organization’s ongoing canvassing effort prior to Tuesday’s elections.
Members of the College Republicans at the University have knocked on several thousand doors in the Fifth Congressional District in an effort to elect Republican Denver Riggleman to Congress.
![Ory Streeter, a medical student and Honor Committee Chair, said that the goal of reiterating and commenting on these cases would be to “[bring] the story of Honor to life.”](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/5ac886b1-a6e1-49ed-a165-fbcf88f158c9.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The Honor Committee met Sunday to discuss its upcoming Bicentennial report, which is planned for release during the Spring semester of 2019.
The statement addressed errors in event planning and execution, and resolved to work with minority student groups moving forward.
The events aim to bring the Jewish community together and raise funds for the affected community.
Student Council also voted to urge the University to forego holding class registration on Election Day in the future.
Dozens of U.Va. groups passed out candy to children and their families on Halloween.
First-year College student Nijat Khanbabayev and first-year Engineering student Gustavo Moreira were selected to serve as FYJC chair and vice chair, respectively.
A statement released Tuesday alleged that “impromptu ‘security’ provided at various entrances led to the policing of minority students.”
UPD Chief Tommye Sutton said the strong police presence on Grounds for the one-year anniversary of the white supremacist rallies was necessary to prevent a repeat of the violence which occurred last year.
!["Any bylaws changes we make have to be approved by the [University] General counsel’s office,” Honor Chair and Medical Student Ory Streeter (right) said. (Some members of the Honor Committee wore Halloween costumes at Sunday's meeting). ](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/3d164c82-c399-4805-bc83-bedeedbe12e5.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Recent changes to the Honor Committee’s bylaws concerning the Contributory Health Impairment policy go into effect Monday, with the Office of University Council still yet to officially approve of the changes.
The event focused on instances of sexual assault at the University from its founding through the 21st century.
Approximately 50 students and community members attended the vigil in the Amphitheater.
Toscano emphasized that voter turnout in upcoming midterm elections is critical for the Democratic Party.
During a Student Council meeting Tuesday, University Police Department Chief Tommye Sutton described his plans to improve relations between UPD and the student body.
The proposed policies focus on improving admissions efforts and institutional, academic and financial support for Hispanic and Latinx students.
The week will culminate with “Rolling Stone Wasn’t the Beginning: A History of Sexual Violence and Rape at the University of Virginia” Sunday at 4 p.m. in Old Cabell Hall, co-hosted by the University Guide Service and open to the University community.
Student Council has launched its latest initiative in collaboration with the Inter-Sorority Council to provide free menstrual products to students in bathrooms at libraries on Grounds.
This past Friday’s event had a special emphasis on unifying the University and Charlottesville communities during times of a contentious political climate.
