As Virginia public schools push to raise teaching standards, some question whether application requirements for undergraduate education programs are rigorous enough. Most Virginia colleges only require a B-minus average to enter the teaching programs.
The Inter-Fraternity Council resolution limiting house rentals to other Greek organizations has left groups on Grounds scrambling to find other venues for this semester's social events. Many Contracted Independent Organizations, businesses and other on-Grounds independent organizations use fraternity houses several times a semester.
With the help of Student Council, the Financial Services Office will relocate for one day to Newcomb Hall to give students the opportunity to more easily pay off their debts.
Gubernatorial candidates Democrat Mark L. Warner and Republican Mark R. Earley faced off last night in the final debate before next month's general election, battling over each other's position on taxes. Government and Foreign Affairs Prof.
The University implemented an updated policy last week concerning students in the National Guard or in the Reserves that may be called into active duty. "The policy allows the student, in consultation with the dean's office of the school in which the student is enrolled and the Office of the University Registrar, to withdraw from the University or to take grades of incomplete at the time of the call-up," according to a memorandum from Leonard Sandridge, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Vice President and Provost Gene Block. Sandridge and Block sent the statement to University vice presidents, deans, directors and department chairs on Tuesday. The document states that "in the case of withdrawal from the University, the policy provides for a more liberal refund of tuition and fees than the standard policy currently allows." The University's original active duty in the military policy was established in 1990 due to issues in the Persian Gulf. "Since the policy is 11 years old it was necessary to review it and determine if it is still current," said Susan Harris, assistant to the executive vice president and chief operating officer.
People with breathing dysfunction may find better treatment options now thanks to the findings of a recently published University study. Dr. Benjamin Gaston, a pediatrician and researcher at the Medical School, completed a study published in the science journal Nature about an enzyme believed to be responsible for abnormal responses to a lack of oxygen in the blood.
Officials announced Oct. 4 that Aramark would replace ServiceMaster as the University Medical Center's management service.
University experts have responded to the recent air strikes on Afghanistan by offering opinions on the implications of the war on terrorism and the resulting challenges facing the international community. Ruhi K.
A strong dose of unity and team work could be just what the doctor ordered for University pre-medical students. This semester, a campus-wide effort by faculty, organizations and students has begun efforts to foster a more united and comfortable atmosphere in undergraduates planning to attend medical school.
A Board of Visitors special committee discussed a proposal to construct a new Arts & Sciences building and renovate other buildings on the lower Lawn yesterday. "We hope to be able to make a recommendation to the Board of Visitors next week, depending on what happens today," said Thomas Farrell, chairman of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences facilities special committee. "We are looking at a variety of options ... there is no decision yet, just considering options." The proposal includes the renovation of Cocke and Rouss Halls, the construction of a new parking structure and a new Arts & Sciences building, and the renovation or replacement of New Cabell Hall. The new, 120,000 square-foot Arts & Sciences building would be built across Jefferson Park Avenue from New Cabell Hall.
The Inter-Fraternity Council passed a resolution last night prohibiting non-Greek organizations from renting fraternity houses for social events. "This has come up as a result of various problems we've had over the years as well as the realization that liability is to high of a priority to continue a loose policy," IFC President Josh Johnson said. The resolution - which passed by a vote of 24 to 3 - limits house rentals to members of the Inter-Sorority Council, Black Fraternal Council and Multi-Cultural Greek Council.
When Virginians enter the voting booths in November to choose their next governor, many may be surprised to see three names on the ballot. Most will recognize Republican candidate Mark Earley and Democratic candidate Mark Warner, but they may not know that William Redpath and Gary Reams are running for governor and lieutenant governor on the Libertarian Party ticket. With the election fast approaching, the Libertarian Party, founded in 1972, is using its limited resources to inform voters of its platforms and candidates.
The International Association of Hispanists doubly honored Spanish Prof. David T. Gies by electing him treasurer and selecting him as the keynote speaker at the association's conference in New York this past July. The association, founded in 1962, is the world's largest international association of Spanish professors. "I was just bowled over," when the association asked me to deliver the keynote address, Gies said. His hour-long speech, delivered entirely in Spanish, was entitled "Rococo Eroticism in 18th Century Spanish Poetry," which is one of his areas of expertise. At the same conference where he spoke, Gies later was elected treasurer, receiving the highest number of votes for any office. "I am pleased about the election because it will give me the opportunity to serve one of the professional organizations that has been most interesting to me," he said. The treasurer's duties include collecting dues from members, transferring money to Spain for expenses such as printing brochures and other materials, paying dues for the association's conferences and assuming responsibility for financial accounting on a yearly basis. His term lasts for three years. "I'm pleased to be able to help the organization," Gies said. According to Spanish Prof.
With water reservoirs levels at 73 percent of their full capacity, the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority released a statement Monday urging residents to conserve water. "The water shortage is normal and not severe," said Gene Potter, Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority spokesman.
Republicans rejoiced in 1993 when they were able to take the Virginia governor's seat as well as the New Jersey governor's and New York City mayoral seats from the Democratic Party's hands.
Recommendations from high school guidance counselors to take harder classes may be pretty sound advice after all. A new report, "Raising Our Sights: No High School Senior Left Behind," released by the National Commission on the High School Senior Year, concluded that many students are ill-prepared for the rigors of a typical college curriculum. The report states that although 70 percent of students go on to higher education, only half of those students in four-year institutions actually graduate. "There is an overall lack of preparedness for college in most students," said Fran Bradford, communications and government relations coordinator for the Virginia State Council of Higher Education. Through the data reflects a nationwide trend of students being unprepared, University officials said they believe most students here are ready for the challenges of higher education. "Since about 1978, evidence in the form of AP test scores, actual performance in required entry-level courses, and progression rates from first to second-year status has suggested that most of our students are prepared for work above the customary level of college freshman courses," University President John T.
The newly renovated emergency department at the University Medical Center offers to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care in the Charlottesville area, officials say.
After an Anthrax scare in Northern Virginia yesterday, Gov. James S. Gilmore III announced that Virginia hospitals would be on alert for any dramatic increase in patients with Anthrax symptoms. A Prince William County man complaining of chest pains and confusion was tested for Anthrax yesterday after officials discovered the building where he works is owned by American Media Inc. This is the same company in Boca Raton, Fla., where one man died and another was diagnosed with Anthrax. The 40-year-old Northern Virginia man, whose name has not been released, tested negative yesterday. "The key is not to be panicked," said Trina Lee, a public relations coordinator for the Virginia Department of Health. The initial symptoms of Anthrax infection include respiratory failure and flu-like symptoms. Lee said that information on the disease is available at the Virginia Department of Health Web site. "The best way to curb fear is to educate people," said Janet Clements, director of public affairs for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
President George W. Bush announced plans Friday to appoint Philip Zelikow to serve on the president's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.
Sunday afternoon, the United States and Great Britain began their initial retaliatory efforts against Afghanistan for refusing to turn over accused terrorist Osama bin Laden.
