News Highlights

Happy Holidays!

The University of Virginia’s Community Relations Office wishes you the happiest of holidays! To celebrate the season, U.Va.'s Office of Public Affairs has created a holiday gift of downloadable University-themed images that may be used as computer monitor wallpaper. To access these images, visit http://uvatoday.org/blog/?p=537.

December 2008

• Current News Highlights
• December 2008 News Highlights
• December 2008 Landscaping, Sidewalk and Utility Project Updates
• December 2008 Construction/Renovation Project Updates
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U.Va. Plans New Residence Halls

Site preparation work is beginning for two U.Va. facilities, a College of Arts and Sciences Research Building and an Information Technology Engineering Building, that will be constructed along the north side of Whitehead Road.  The buildings are key components in U.Va.’s emphasis on science and technology.  For more project and construction information, visit www.virginia.edu/communityrelations/whiteheadrd.html. 

Health System Goes Smoke-Free in October

U.Va.’s Health System closed the smoking area on Nov. 24. By Oct. 1, 2009, the Medical Center will be totally smoke-free, indoors and out. To learn more, visit http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=7202.

Project Focuses on Collaboration

The Science and Art Project, conceived by University and community artists and scientists, seeks to nurture and accelerate pervasive interactions that emphasize creative innovation across disciplines.  To learn more, visit http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=7325.

Foundation Gift Benefits Re-Entering Students

The Bernard Osher Foundation recently awarded $1 million to the University to support students who are working toward completing their first bachelor's degree after having been out of school for at least five years.  To learn more, visit http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=7319.

Presidential Committee on Sustainability Established

A new committee will advise U.Va. President John T. Casteen III and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Leonard Sandridge on matters related to the overall quality, diligence, and progress of the University’s commitment to sustainability.  To learn more about the Committee on Sustainability, visit http://www.virginia.edu/sustainability/.

To learn more about other University events and activities, visit www.virginia.edu and click on the “Happening at U.Va.” tab.