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Mary Frances Berry, former U.S. civil rights commissioner and longtime activist, speaks at the University of Virginia on Feb. 15 in Old Cabell Hall Auditorium. Berry is the keynote speaker for Black History Month and heads the list of several notable visitors and events being held at the University.
On the Best Seat, Jed and Joey talk about whether Singletary is doing too much for the Cavaliers right now. They also take listener calls to see what Virginia fans think.
On the Best Seat, Jed talks with Virginia point guard Sean Singletary. Jed and Sean discuss the state of Virginia basketball and what its like being near the top of the standings in the ACC.
Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Ph.D., of Emory University and Walt Davis, M.D., of UVA discuss how we view, define and represent persons with disabilities and how it reflects our social and cultural values, including our ideas of what’s “normal.” How might new portraits of disability help to reframe our understanding?
Bernard Carlson, Professor of Science, Technology and Society at the University of Virginia, explores the ways that people have used technology to shape history, in “Technology in World History.” In this installment Carlson explores the history of mass production  a history that began long before Henry Ford.
On February 7, 2007, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors received an update on an initiative to foster environmentally friendly or Guv,!E”greenGuv,!Vkj building approaches and actions that could be taken to better support the sustainability goals in the Comprehensive Plan. The Supervisors reached consensus that future County buildings should, pending review of budgetary impacts, be green buildings and pursue a LEED certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and represents the efforts of a coalition including the US Green Building Council to establish a nationwide standard for constructing Guv,!E”greenGuv,!Vkj buildings. The new library in Crozet is expected to be the next County building designed with this approach. [Read more on Charlottesville Tomorrow’s blog]
Virginia Senator Emmett Hanger was a guest yesterday on “Charlottesville-kjRight Now!” with Coy Barefoot.
Senator Hanger spoke candidly about what he liked and didn’t like regarding the transportation plan now before the Senate. He underscored the need to compromise on some of the key facets of the plan.
Senator Hanger also talked about his bill to release public schools in the Commonwealth from some of the more onerous demands of the federal No Child Left Behind legislation. He also spoke about his firm belief in fiscal responsibility, and how he’d like to see more of that from his fellow Republicans.
This morning, Albemarle County Supervisor, Dennis Rooker (I-Jack Jouett), appeared on WINA’s Charlottesville Live with Jane Foy and Rob Schilling, and spoke with callers about tax rates, the budget, and expanding businesses in the community. The highlight of the radio program was when Mr. Rooker predicted the County’s tax rate would be lowered in this year’s budget and then Keith Drake, Chairman of the Albemarle County Republican Party, called in and debated the exact meaning of that statement and the effect on local taxes. [Read more on Charlottesville Tomorrow’s blog]
Shaun Kenney, Director of Communications for the Republican Party of Virginia, and Mark Bergman, Director of Communications for the Democratic Party of Virginia, discuss the elections on this edition of Charlottesville Right Now! Both parties are already hard at work raising funds for next year, with Virginia being in play for the next presidential race. Major political players will be making the trip to Virginia in the coming months, such as Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this Saturday.
Kenney and Bergman also discuss an interaction between Chris Matthews of MSNBC Hardball and Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia.
Political Reporter Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress joins Coy Barefoot every Monday for a discussion on Virginia politics. Straight from the capitol, Gibson informs us on some new legislation moving through the General Assembly, including a plan to replace the touch-screen voting machines in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Gibson also speaks on transportation, and limiting the impact of new development in the area.
Later on, Gibson comments on former Virginia Governor James Gilmore’s bid for the Presidency in 2008. He started off the show paying his respects to a former University of Virginia Rector, the late Hovey Dabney.
CPN recorded a recent debate on this issue sponsored by the Democratic parties in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
Shaun Kenney, Director of Communications for the Republican Party of Virginia, and Mark Bergman, Director of Communications for the Democratic Party of Virginia, discuss the ’08 elections on this edition of Charlottesville–Right Now! Both parties are already hard at work raising funds for next year, with Virginia being “in play” for the next presidential race. Major political players will be making the trip to Virginia in the coming months, such as Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this Saturday.
Kenney and Bergman also discuss an interaction between Chris Matthews of MSNBC’s Hardball and Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia.
James Schlesinger, who served as both director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Secretary of Defense, discusses the professorship that he has established in the Miller Center of Public Affairs.