In light of the recent publicity regarding pro-independence movements in Tibet, the University held a student conference yesterday afternoon, "Understanding the Current Conflict in Tibet." Rabten Khekho, Tibetan supporter and College graduate student described how open dialogue was used to strive toward mutual understanding on the divisive issue.
The University has selected the final three candidates for the permanent Dean of Students position, each of whom will make a presentation and answer questions in sessions open to the University community in the upcoming weeks. A search committee comprised of faculty members and students formed in mid-January to examine applicants, said Christina Morell, assistant vice president for student affairs.
US News and World Report recently released national graduate school rankings for 2009, naming the University's Law School ninth and the Darden School 14th in their classes.
Environmental Science Prof. James Galloway was named the joint recipient of the $200,000 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement yesterday.
Manufacturers and governments recently have begun to take notice of a University Engineering graduate student's research that cracked the encryption code on radio frequency identification chips, commonly used in wireless security passes and subway cards. NXP Semiconductors, a company founded by Philips and producer of the RFID Mifare subway technology, announced Wednesday that an improved, more secure chip will be available next year, Nohl said. Computer Science Prof.
The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed separate versions of the commonwealth's budget last Thursday, and a joint committee expects to resolve differences between the two budgets before March 8 for review by Gov.
Despite national concern about a downturn in the economy, college endowments have shown explosive growth.
University authorities are continuing to investigate Housing-required power allocators possibly connected to a fire last Thursday in Metcalf dormitory. Last week, first-year Architecture student Beth Hughes said she reported a small fire near her room's power allocator at about 9:30 p.m.
The General Assembly recently passed a resolution by unanimous voice vote to commend Nursing School Dean Jeanette Lancaster, who will retire this summer after 19 years of service to the University.
University politics professors Larry Sabato and Paul Freedman will contribute to the BBC and ABC networks
