Past Events
October 16 - 18: Students arrived at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, WV in time for a rustic dinner before listening to keynote speaker Josh Tetrick, followed by a 'structured socializing' activity where students spent time with fellow students they didn't know well. The next morning, students navigated "The Power of Leadership" simulation that challenged their views of power, authority, and political efficacy. After a successful simulation, they headed out to the Lower River and rafted their way to leadership. After a pig roast that evening, local storyteller Karen Vuranch shared spooky stories of West Virginia while also discussing the importance of storytelling in selling policy ideas. The weekend ended with a Sunday morning session where students and faculty together defined what they thought leadership was and what they wanted the Batten School leadership legacy to be.
Tuesday August 18th through Wednesday August 19th — Students participated in several panel discussions on Careers in Public Policy, engaged in ethics and morality debates and exercises, completed prepatory academic exercises with Batten faculty, met with second year students to discuss internships and the Batten course load, and engaged in a career services workshop.
Thursday August 20th and Friday August 21st — Students met with Mayor Dave Norris of Charlottesville to discuss the issue of housing policy in the city. They then learned interviewing skills from Miller Center professor Russell Riley and met with Professor Patashnik for a policy primer. On Friday they met with key housing leaders throughout public and private sectors in Charlottesville and convened that night to present on their findings and set goals for working on this issue in the future.
Friday May 15th — Dean Breneman hosted an afternoon graduation reception for the fifth year students, their families, and faculty members at Pavilion I.
Saturday May 16th — The Batten School hosted an afternoon graduation reception for the fourth year students and their families at Varsity Hall.
Sunday May 17th — Commencement ceremonies began at 10:00 am on The Lawn of the University of Virginia. Fifth year degree ceremonies began at 2:00pm at the Miller Center of Public Affairs.
Thursday April 30th — The Batten School hosted the Good Governance in Africa: Critical factors affecting successful democratization conference, held at Alumni Hall. Keynote speaker was Jendayi Frazer, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, followed by expert panels and screening of Migration of Beauty, produced by Chris Flaherty.
Monday January 26th — Students began the retreat with a dialogue between Governor Baliles and Associate Director of the Miller Center, Taylor Reveley, followed by an inter-active leadership simulation exercise. After lunch, Chris Husser spoke on generational leadership and life as a young alumni.
Wednesday August 27th — Students participated in a career services workshop, a panel discussion on Careers in Public Policy, met the Batten School administrative team, and listened to remarks from Gene Hickok, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education.
Thursday August 28th — In the morning, students participated in two public policy panel discussions, and in the afternoon met with fifth year student to discuss their experiences during their summer internships. The retreat ended with remarks from Recor and Rector-Elect of the University of Virginia, John "Dubby" Wynne and a cook-out/ice-cream social.
Saturday May 17th — The Batten School Hosted an afternoon graduation reception for the fourth year students and their families at Varsity Hall.
Sunday May 18th — Commencement ceremonies began at 9:00 am on The Lawn of the University of Virginia. |
