Connections

May 7, 2008

Connections is distributed every Wednesday and is another way for you to find out what's going on around the Grounds. To submit an item for publication, please see www.virginia.edu/vpsa/connections.

Announcement

Groves Named Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
The University has announced that Allen Groves has been named the new associate vice president and dean of students. Since August 2007, Groves has served as interim dean of students. He joined the University in May 2006 as the development officer for student affairs. Go online for complete details.

Of Special Note

Buses to Dulles Airport: $15 for a Ticket
Pickup times are 6 a.m. on May 9 and 11.
To take advantage of this service sponsored by StudCo’s International Student Affairs Committee, please go to the International Studies Office on the second floor of Minor Hall to sign up with Carolyn Laquatra and pay your fee. If you have any questions, please e-mail us or visit our Web site.

Upcoming Events

Chuck It for Charity 2008: Don't Dump it –- Donate
Through May 13.
Chuck it for Charity, a program sponsored by U.Va. Recycling, U.Va. Housing and local non-profit organizations, asks students to donate any reusable items they were planning on throwing away, such as non-perishable food, clothing, carpets, furniture, appliances and any other reusable items, to the needy citizens of Charlottesville. For more information, call U.Va. Recycling at 982-5050, e-mail us or visit our Web site.

2008 Sofa Shuffle: U.Va.'s Off-Grounds Furniture Donation Drive
May 10, May 19, May 24, and May 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Various Donation Sites.
Departing U.Va. students can donate their unwanted furniture and household items in support of Charlottesville-area nonprofit organizations and residents. Five donation sites have been selected. Please drop off furniture at 780 Madison Avenue, 516 Brandon Avenue, Jefferson Park Avenue at Maywood Lane, 14th Street at Camden Plaza, or University Circle at Rugby and Raleigh Court Apartments. Learn more online, or e-mail us.

The Virginia Glee Club Finals Concert
May 17, 9:30 p.m., Old Cabell Hall.
Start off your summer break with some well-loved classics and help us send off the fourth-years with a must-see musical celebration. Tickets are $5 for students, $15 for general admission. Degree candidates get in free. Tickets for sale at Mincer's, the Newcomb Hall Box Office and at the door. E-mail us or visit our Web site for more information.

Studies Occurring this Summer

Bipolar Depression Clinical Trial
The U.Va. Health System, Center for Psychiatric Clinical Research, seeks volunteers 18 to 65 with bipolar I disorder for a research study. This study is examining the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug in treating bipolar depression compared with a placebo, an inactive substance, when used in combination with a mood stabilizer. For more information, please see the Web. IRB 13351.

Volunteer During the Summer for an OB/GYN Study
If you have infrequent menstrual periods and also suffer from acne or unwanted facial hair, you may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The OB/GYN department at U.Va. Health system is looking for volunteers to participate in a five-month study to investigate the effect of acupuncture on PCOS. Blood draws and questionnaires are involved. Lab tests and three meals provided at no cost. Compensation is $170. Principal Investigator: Lisa Pastore, Ph.D. IRB-HSR 12045. Questions? E-mail us.

Common Cold Research Study Database
U.Va. Clinical Trials seeks volunteers ages 18 to 65 for common cold research study database. The purpose of the study is to obtain volunteer contact information for a future cold study. There is no compensation for inclusion in this data base. When enrolled into a cold study you will be paid for study completion. IRB-HSR 13653.

Reminders

Cavalier Daily Sports Columnist Tryouts
Deadline: May 31.
To become a sports columnist for The Cavalier Daily, submit three 750- to 1,000-word columns via e-mail by May 31. Two columns must be on U.Va. sports, and the other can be about anything having to do with sports. E-mail us for more info.


Have a great summer! Congratulations to all the graduates. Connections will resume in August.

Submit information for Connections online at http://www.virginia.edu/vpsa/connections

1. Connections is for general postings of University content from students, faculty and staff. Each submission should include a contact name with a telephone number or U.Va. e-mail address. Also, if available, include a Web site address for more information.
2. Events should be posted on the Student Activities Calendar. Connections limits postings of events.
3. Submit your item for Connections online by Mondays at noon Connections is distributed to all undergraduates and to graduate students in the College on most Wednesday evenings when classes are in session.
4. Postings should be brief, generally less than 70 words. Submit your posting in plain text - no italics, boldface or indentations.
5. In the interest of brevity and newsiness, repeat submissions may be denied.
6. Connections is edited and published by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and this office determines the suitability of all items for publication.