Local Toyota dealership cancels press conference
Brown Automotive announced a press conference to address Toyota customer concerns over a sticking gas pedal that prompted a recall of 2.3 million vehicles
Charlottesville unemployment rate decreases slightly
A large part of October job gains came from public and private schools and universities that were staffing for the fall semester.
The ten priciest commercial properties for sale in Charlottesville and Albemarle
It is no secret that with the current economic downturn, the real estate market has reached new lows, particularly in the commercial sector.
Faculty debate copyrighted works resolution
Over one year after UVA’s Faculty Senate formed its Task Force on Scholarly Publications and Authors’ Rights, debate continues
UVA Faculty Senate approves Masters degree in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies
“Introduction of masters students will be a win-win situation,” says Lefkowitz. “Graduate students will enrich their knowledge of language skills while also increasing the vitality of courses with the added interest.”
Honor Committee to vote on definition of plagiarism
In response to a recent spate of plagiarism cases at the University, several members of the Honor Committee have introduced various proposals this fall
UVA Honor Committee votes to change Semester at Sea trial procedures
Prior to the amendment, a ruling made aboard the ship would determine whether a student was dismissed from the SAS program, as well as whether a student would be dismissed from the University.
UVA appoints Eugene Schutt associate dean for arts and sciences development
An alumnus of UVA, Schutt received a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1975.
Landlords and UVA create fund to help students with disabilities
According to UVA Today, each party contributed $500 towards a fund that will aid disabled students in purchasing devices like bed shakers, flashing door lights, bathroom rails and modified door frames.
UVA Board of Visitors begins review of potential presidents
A preliminary list of the top five candidates was reviewed by the Special Committee on the Nomination of a President.