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GSAS changes student stipend allocation policy

By Owen Robinson | March 23, 2014

The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences recently made a decision to alter its financial aid policy, and will now require many students to report any sources of aid they receive from outside the University to their graduate directors.The change reflects an effort to increase the efficiency and the distribution of financial aid to graduate students and to prevent financial losses.

Virginia State Capital in Richmond, VA, above.
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McAuliffe exercises first veto

By Rachel Goretsky and Thrisha Potluri | March 20, 2014

Gov. Terry McAuliffe exercised his right to veto a state bill for the first time Wednesday on House Bill 962. The bill would have clarified existing legislation about guns stored in motor vehicles when the owner does not have a concealed weapons permit. It stipulated that the guns must be in “secured” containers, such as glove compartments or consoles, but not necessarily locked containers. McAuliffe’s objection to the bill was that not requiring the containers be locked was a public safety risk.

The Batten School celebrated Constitution Day with a panel on the importance of the freedom of the press and the media it supports.
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Wallace, Fu seek Batten Grad Council presidency

By Meg Gardner | March 20, 2014

Eight candidates have kicked off the campaign for Batten Graduate Council positions this week. The candidates for Batten Council President are fourth-year College student Alex Wallace and third-year College student Yuhuan Fu.

Sen. Mark Warner (above) visited the University's Focused Ultrasound Center Wednesday morning while on a tour of the state. He is up for reelection this November.
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Senator Warner visits University Medical School

By Annie O'Brien | March 20, 2014

Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, visited the Medical School’s Focused Ultrasound Center to see a demonstration of the cutting-edge focused ultrasound technology Wednesday morning. While there, he praised the benefits of government investment in research and development, promoting its place in both state and federal budgets.

Accepted candidates have until March 24 to make their decisions. If not all the spots are filled after this date, Housing and Resident Life will turn to an list of alternates based on the original pool of applicants.
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Housing and Residence Life releases RA selections

By Alia Sharif | March 20, 2014

The Office of Housing and Resident Life released the resident advisor decisions for this upcoming year during Spring Break for first-year, upper class and focused residential areas. Of the 409 students who applied, 90 candidates received offers.

Executive members of the IFC were “Safe Space” trained in the LGBTQ center on Tuesday evening.
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IFC exec completes safe space training

By Kaelyn Quinn | March 18, 2014

The Inter Fraternity Council completed Safe Space training at the LGBTQ center Tuesday night in an effort to bridge the gap between the two communities. IFC Diversity and Outreach chair, Brian Head, said Dean Groves, who attended the session, acknowledged the fraternity system at the University as an intimidating environment for members of the LGBTQ community.

Charlottesville City Council meeting, 2012.
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Charlottesville City Council discusses FY 2015 budget

March 18, 2014

Charlottesville City Council met Monday evening to discuss the proposal for the city’s budget for the fiscal year of 2015. The proposed $150 million budget is 1.65% higher than last year’s, and includes $16.5 million toward the city’s Capital Improvement Program. City Manager Maurice Jones, who presented the budget at the meeting, attributes the proposed increase to a decrease in state funding of city schools.

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