Although a large number of University faculty are approaching retirement, the current economic malaise is forcing them to postpone their plans, according to Karen Ryan, associate dean for arts, humanities and social sciences. "I haven't heard anything" about faculty wanting to retire, Ryan said.
For students who were terrified of professors before coming to the University, the Women's Center's new Mentoring House, which officially opens tomorrow, may offer a chance to see instructors in a more friendly light. "A lot of students, especially first and second years, come in to U.Va.
Even as bulldozers clear out trees and plow through mounds of dirt to make room for the controversial 1,200 car parking garage, opponents of the project still remain optimistic that their efforts will help influence this and other projects in the community. Art Lichtenberger, president of the Lewis Mountain Neighborhood Association that has opposed construction of the garage near the intersection of Emmet Street and Ivy Road, said he hopes the media's coverage of his organization will make a permanent impact on how the University works with the community. "I think that it was very optimistic for us to think that we could completely stop the garage," Lichtenberger said.
Voters likely will flock to the polls today in greater numbers than usual, partially because of the much-publicized General Obligation Bond referendum, according to Sheri Iachetta, the general registrar with the Charlottesville Voter Registration Office. By its Oct.
Black leaders discuss Belafonte statement Black leaders responded to a remark Harry Belafonte made last month that Colin Powell was a "house slave" of President Bush, the Washington Times reported Monday. According to the Times, Belafonte had said, "There's an old saying, there were those slaves who lived on the plantation and were those slaves that lived in the house.
In an attempt to gain a standardized set of guidelines dictating affirmative action practices, 10 states have filed a joint brief to the U.S Supreme Court seeking clarification on the policy.
One of the final legal battles in Philip Morris' quest for a change of its name ended Friday as the suit against the conglomerate was dismissed in a Colorado federal court.
BALTIMORE -- Democrats were the key in last night's Maryland governor's race -- Democrats for Ehrlich, that is.
The University's ability to conduct high-caliber cancer research may hinge on whether Virginia voters approve the higher education bond referendum at the polls tomorrow. Funds still are pending for the construction of a new $49.2 million medical research building, MR-6, at the University Medical Center. Nearly half of the projected $49.2 million price tag would be paid with $24.2 million in bond referendum funds.
If Tuesday's election results resemble this year's youth mock election, then the general obligation bond will overwhelmingly pass, while Democrat Meredith Richards and Republican Virgil Goode will be locked in a dead heat for the 5th District Congressional seat. Over 67,000 students in grades K-12 nationwide participated in this year's Youth Leadership Initiative -- a program founded by Politics Prof.
William & Mary adds $400 to student tuition Following in the footsteps of other Virginia universities, the finance committee of William & Mary's board of visitors voted Thursday to raise tuition by $400 for every student. The proposal also called for a $250,000 addition to student aid to offset the burden of the surcharge on students. The action comes in response to a $4.9 million cut to state appropriations. The full board of visitors will vote on the measures at their body meeting later this month. Should the proposal pass, tuition and fees will be raised from $5,088 to $5,488 for in-state undergraduates.
Virginia voters overwhelming approved the $900 million General Obligation Bond yesterday, and University officials couldn't be happier. "It's great news for every college and university in Virginia," University spokeswoman Louise Dudley said. With all precincts reporting, the bond passed with a 73 percent majority. The $68.3 million in bond money allocated to the University will allow officials to set out on a decade of building renovation and construction, University Provost Gene Block said. Bond money will be used partially to fund three new buildings: a new arts and sciences building behind New Cabell Hall, a new medical research facility and a $39 million research engineering building.Many of these projects also require private matching funds by the University. Also planned are renovations to teaching labs in Gilmer Hall and Fayerweather Hall and four infrastructure projects. But, before the University's nine planned projects can go forward, officials first must request a release of the funds from Richmond following the sale of the bonds, said Leonard W.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- With both parties vying for control of an evenly-split Senate in yesterday's elections, New Jersey voters handed an important victory to the Democratic Party by electing Frank Lautenberg over Republican challenger Douglas Forrester with 54 percent of the vote. An 18-year veteran of the Senate chamber, Lautenberg emerged from a two-year retirement five weeks ago to replace the state's Democratic incumbent Robert Torricelli, who abruptly withdrew from the race because of lingering questions about improper contributions he received that drew reprimand from the Senate Ethics Committee. "We squeezed 10 months into five weeks," Lautenberg said in a victory speech delivered to an auditorium packed with reporters, cameras and campaign supporters. "I'm here with a mandate to follow Democratic priorities," he added, standing behind a podium flanked by family members and fellow New Jersey Democrats, including Gov.
Gov. Mark R. Warner approved a third set of recommendations from the Secure Virginia Panel on Monday, several of which suggest improvements to college and university safety plans. The report emphasizes that despite the state budget crisis, ample funding for improved campus security can be appropriated from non-state funds. "Most resources really need to come down from the federal level," Warner spokeswoman Ellen Qualls said. An executive order from Warner formed the Secure Virginia Panel in January of this year.
DANVILLE, Va. -- Republican Congressman Virgil Goode retained his seat in Virginia's 5th District Congressional race yesterday with a solid 64 percent of the vote, defeating Democratic opponent Meredith Richards. Goode, who was first elected to the Virginia State Senate in 1973, originally ran for U.S.
Partying University students might want to think twice about driving in Charlottesville while intoxicated. The Charlottesville Police department soon could step up their patrols for drunk drivers in the city through a $13,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. City Council will vote tonight on appropriating the funds to the police department given to the city as part of a traffic safety grant from the DMV. The grant is likely to be approved with little or no discussion, Council member Rob Schilling said. "Because there's no budgetary impact and it requires no matching funds, I can't see why anyone would question it," Schilling said. The $13,000 in funds will enable officers working overtime to staff sobriety checkpoints and mobile patrols for drunk drivers.
Republicans regained complete control of Congress last night, retaining their hold on the House and winning control of the Senate. All of the nation
In an effort to change the way colleges recruit student athletes, the NCAA approved changes to rules governing academic standards for Division I sports eligibility -- a move that has everyone from university presidents to sports columnists talking. New standards that went into effect on Thursday lower the existing minimum SAT requirement for students with higher GPAs and force student athletes already in college to meet more stringent graduation requirements. "We've created academic profiles that prospective and enrolled student-athletes must meet to earn the privilege of competing in intercollegiate athletics," Division I Board Chairman Robert Hemenway said in a public statement.
A smiling Meredith Richards greeted throngs of Democratic supporters at the Flower Market on Second Street last night to celebrate gaining 36 percent of the popular vote in the 5th District Congressional race -- a 5 percent increase over Republican Virgil Goode's 2000 challenger, Democrat John Boyd, who had 31 percent. "Over the past six months, we opened some eyes, and we changed some minds -- just not enough," said Richards, flanked by her husband and son.
