Campus crime statistics subject to interpretation
The 2007 Uniform Crime Report statistics for colleges and universities were released by the FBI Sept. 15, but include data different from statistics released by VCU.
According to the FBI, VCU ranks 19th in regard to overall crime, with 580 total crimes in 2007.
Victims’ concern for safety heightened after attack
The bullet penetrated more than Robbie Berriz’ upper torso; it pierced through his sense of security and heightened safety concerns for him and the campus community.
Berriz, a business administration and guitar performance major, and three other students were robbed at gunpoint Friday, Sept.
Gates asks allies to send troops to Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday urged southeastern European leaders to shift their military efforts from Iraq to Afghanistan, where their forces are more urgently needed.
Speaking at a meeting of the Southeast European Defense Ministerial, Gates said as the security situation in Iraq continues to improve, countries should consider filling the “urgent need” for trainers in Afghanistan.
Fed, central banks cut rates to aid world economy
In a rare coordinated move, the Federal Reserve and other major central banks from around the world slashed interest rates Wednesday to prevent a mushrooming financial crisis from becoming a global economic meltdown.
The decision sent Wall Street on a roller coaster ride.
Gas prices fall in Virginia
Virginians are paying an average of 30 cents less for gas than they were two weeks ago.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price is now $3.42 for a gallon of regular gasoline. It likely will fall faster and further in the days ahead due to the recent sharp drop in the price of oil.
Gov. Kaine slashes office budget $1.4 million
In a darkening global financial crisis, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine ordered $1.4 million in cuts to his office and residence, part of what is expected to be billions of dollars in state government austerity moves.
Kaine plans to outline broader cuts Thursday to state programs and agencies as Virginia government braces for anticipated revenue shortages of $2 billion to $3 billion over the next two years.
VCU computer glitch sends spam across the U.S.
A glitch in a VCU e-mail server is sending thousands of spam messages around the nation.
The e-mail about October events from the College of Humanities and Sciences has been sent repeatedly to alumni. When recipients respond to the first message asking they be removed from the sender’s list, their responses apparently are being sent to all addresses on the VCU server.
VCU to dedicate new critical-care hospital
VCU is opening a 367,000-square-foot hospital, the state’s only facility devoted solely to critical care.
The $192 million, 232-bed hospital next to VCU Medical Center’s main hospital was dedicated Wednesday. VCU officials say it’s the largest capital construction project in the medical center’s history.
Wizards host Siegel Center scrimmage
The Washington Wizards wrapped up their week-long training camp in Richmond with a scrimmage free to the public Friday at the Siegel Center. The scrimmage consisted of two 10-minute periods, followed by periods of eight and five and a half minutes in length.
Sports briefs
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
The Rams finished 10th out of 16 teams this past weekend at the George Mason Invite. The six-kilometer race was run on the same course that will host the CAA championship meet next month. Freshman Heather DelaCruz (Williamsburg/Lafayette) led VCU with a time of 23:45, good for 41st-place finish.