Lucia Gambacini is a senior writer on the news desk covering Student Council and other issues pertaining to student life and government. She is a third-year from Richmond, Va. studying Political & Social Thought in the College.
Consideration of the bill was postponed until the next general body meeting.
Representatives ultimately adopted an amendment to the proposed budget, but tabled consideration of the legislation to this Tuesday’s meeting.
The Representative Body voted to reappoint J.D./PhD candidate Benvin Lozada for his third term as rules and ethics chair.
Mary Kate Cary, the program’s founder and former director, announced via email June 30 that she would be departing for the University of Denver and that Ashoo would take over as interim director, effective immediately.
Cabinet confirmations are typically finalized prior to the summer session. However, the traditional process was delayed due to the postponement of the inauguration of Michael Mitchell, Student Council president and rising fourth-year Commerce student, last spring.
In her role as faculty representative to the Board, Seidman is a non-voting member who provides the faculty perspective to Board members during open and closed sessions of meetings.
According to Andrea Seese, associate director of promotions and events, Flash Grants are capped at $10,000 per recipient and awarded throughout the semester.
Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America and podcast host, visited Grounds Wednesday as a part of her college speaking tour titled “Abortion is Human Sacrifice.”
Following the session’s conclusion, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has 30 days to sign, veto or recommend amendments to legislation that both the House and Senate passed, according to Virginia law.
While the University's overall acceptance rate has decreased since 2023, the magnitude of the declining admissions rate differs significantly by race.
