About Events Batten School's Fall MPP Open House Batten School's Fall MPP Open House SEPT 24, 2022 | 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Garrett Hall Register Now The Batten School has reinvented the Master of Public Policy, creating a new approach to developing the next generation of public leaders. If you’re interested in leading the world to positive, lasting change, join us on Saturday, September 24, for our 2022 Fall MPP Open House. This year’s agenda includes sessions with students, faculty, and alumni, and a closing reception on Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall! If you are a current UVA student interested in the Accelerated MPP program, please click here to register for the Open House. If you have any questions, please contact the Batten Admissions Office at BattenAdmissions@virginia.edu. Schedule Schedule is subject to change. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.: Welcome Breakfast in the Pavilion X Garden with an Introduction from Batten Graduate Council President Charlie Bruce 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Historical Tour of Grounds 10:30 – 10:45 a.m: Welcome and Review of Day’s Agenda 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.: Mock Class 11:30 – 11:45 a.m.: Break 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Academic Session: “Training the Next Generation of Policy Leaders” 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: Lunch with Current Students 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.: Alumni Panel: “Life After Batten” 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.: Break 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Coffee at Pavilion X with Dean Ian Solomon 4:00 – 4:15 p.m.: Depart for Downtown Mall 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.: Happy Hour at The Fitzroy, Charlottesville Downtown Mall Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe