Past Events Past Events View Upcoming Events Batten UVA Facet Event Type - Past Events (-) School of Law Facet UVA Partner - Past Events Chauvin Trial Social Entrepreneurship (-) Racial Justice and Equity Facet Area of Focus - Past Events Apr 20 Navigating the Derek Chauvin Trial for the Murder of George Floyd: Opportunities for Advocacy and Healing After the Verdict April 20, 2021, 5:00 PM Watch Here The third event in the series will take place directly following the announcement of the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. This panel event will include a discussion of the verdict between community organizers, activists and scholars with expertise in organizing advocacy efforts, collective healing and trust-building in response to instances of racial injustice. Learn more Apr 14 Navigating the Derek Chauvin Trial for the Murder of George Floyd: At an Inflection Point - The Law & Policing April 14, 2021 5:00 PM Watch Here As part of an ongoing series, UVA Law professor Anne Coughlin and Batten School professor Brian N. Williams will co-moderate a panel discussion that draws upon subject matter experts to discuss a range of police topics, including the history of the profession, its culture, standards and training, accountability mechanisms and future efforts to reform. Learn more Apr 07 Navigating the Derek Chauvin Trial for the Murder of George Floyd: Understanding the Case April 7, 2021, 5:00 PM Watch Here As part of an ongoing series, UVA Law professor Anne Coughlin will discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer on trial for the death of George Floyd. What are the charges and what do they mean? Where does the case stand now and what can we expect moving forward in the coming weeks? Learn more Oct 14 A Conversation With Jennifer McClellan ’97 on Race, Equity and Policymaking OCT 14, 2020 5:00 PM Online via Zoom Virginia Sen. Jennifer McClellan ’97 will offer a glimpse into the real-world and challenging task of policymaking to address racial inequities. McClellan, who has served in the Virginia General Assembly since 2006, is a Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the 2021 election. If elected, she will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia, and the first Black female governor in the nation. Learn more Oct 07 Socially Responsible Investing for UVA Employees OCT 7, 2020 4:00 PM Online via Zoom Systemic challenges -- like racism, sexism, climate change, and more -- require systemic solutions. This webinar aims to serve as a “how-to” that will help interested employees overcome barriers from not understanding their UVA benefits to feeling uncertain about how to pick the right mix of investment options. Learn more Sep 02 Batten Expert Chats: "Impact Investing - The Role of Private Capital in Achieving the Public Good" SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here Whether we are discussing affordable housing, access to healthcare, racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, forced displacement, or climate change, current and aspiring policymakers should see the private sector as a key partner, Batten professor Christine Mahoney argues. For the next installment of Batten Expert Chats, Mahoney will speak and take questions on how investments can act as an engine for positive social impact. Learn more
Apr 20 Navigating the Derek Chauvin Trial for the Murder of George Floyd: Opportunities for Advocacy and Healing After the Verdict April 20, 2021, 5:00 PM Watch Here The third event in the series will take place directly following the announcement of the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. This panel event will include a discussion of the verdict between community organizers, activists and scholars with expertise in organizing advocacy efforts, collective healing and trust-building in response to instances of racial injustice. Learn more
Apr 14 Navigating the Derek Chauvin Trial for the Murder of George Floyd: At an Inflection Point - The Law & Policing April 14, 2021 5:00 PM Watch Here As part of an ongoing series, UVA Law professor Anne Coughlin and Batten School professor Brian N. Williams will co-moderate a panel discussion that draws upon subject matter experts to discuss a range of police topics, including the history of the profession, its culture, standards and training, accountability mechanisms and future efforts to reform. Learn more
Apr 07 Navigating the Derek Chauvin Trial for the Murder of George Floyd: Understanding the Case April 7, 2021, 5:00 PM Watch Here As part of an ongoing series, UVA Law professor Anne Coughlin will discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer on trial for the death of George Floyd. What are the charges and what do they mean? Where does the case stand now and what can we expect moving forward in the coming weeks? Learn more
Oct 14 A Conversation With Jennifer McClellan ’97 on Race, Equity and Policymaking OCT 14, 2020 5:00 PM Online via Zoom Virginia Sen. Jennifer McClellan ’97 will offer a glimpse into the real-world and challenging task of policymaking to address racial inequities. McClellan, who has served in the Virginia General Assembly since 2006, is a Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the 2021 election. If elected, she will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia, and the first Black female governor in the nation. Learn more
Oct 07 Socially Responsible Investing for UVA Employees OCT 7, 2020 4:00 PM Online via Zoom Systemic challenges -- like racism, sexism, climate change, and more -- require systemic solutions. This webinar aims to serve as a “how-to” that will help interested employees overcome barriers from not understanding their UVA benefits to feeling uncertain about how to pick the right mix of investment options. Learn more
Sep 02 Batten Expert Chats: "Impact Investing - The Role of Private Capital in Achieving the Public Good" SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here Whether we are discussing affordable housing, access to healthcare, racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, forced displacement, or climate change, current and aspiring policymakers should see the private sector as a key partner, Batten professor Christine Mahoney argues. For the next installment of Batten Expert Chats, Mahoney will speak and take questions on how investments can act as an engine for positive social impact. Learn more