About Events Ukraine Crisis: Implications for International Policy and Diplomacy Ukraine Crisis: Implications for International Policy and Diplomacy March 4, 2022 / 12:00-1:00PM ET Great Hall, Garrett Hall REGISTER A panel of UVA experts discuss the global ripple effects of Russia's attack on Ukraine with a focus on policy, diplomacy and humanitarian implications. The panel discussion will lead into open audience Q&A. Moderator Ian Solomon, Batten School Dean and Professor of Practice Panelists George Foresman, Executive Director and Senior Advisor of the National Security Policy Center Kirsten Gelsdorf, Professor of Practice of Public Policy and Leadership; Director of Global Humanitarian Policy Ambassador Stephen D. Mull, UVA's Vice Provost for Global Affairs For the protection of our staff, faculty, and guests, the Batten School strongly encourages visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and recommends that unvaccinated patrons watch the recorded discussion online following the in-person program. To-go catering by Feast will be provided to attendees following the event. This event is co-sponsored by the Batten School, National Security Policy Center and UVA Humanitarian Collaborative. Kirsten Gelsdorf Kirsten Gelsdorf is a professor of practice of public policy at the Batten School and the Director of Global Humanitarian Policy. Gelsdorf has 19 years of experience working in the humanitarian sector, most recently serving as the Chief of the Policy Analysis and Innovation section at the United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Read full bio George Foresman George Foresman has over three decades of leadership experience in government and business. While serving as Virginia’s homeland security secretary, Foresman was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as undersecretary at the Department of Homeland Security. Read full bio Ian H. Solomon Ian H. Solomon is dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, where he leads a multidisciplinary faculty in creating new knowledge and developing leaders who can solve humanity’s greatest policy challenges. Trained as a lawyer, Solomon is a devoted student and teacher of both negotiation and conflict resolution. Read full bio Related Content Kirsten Gelsdorf Batten Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Service, Research and Engagement News This academic year, Batten School professors won a slew of internal and external recognitions for excellence in teaching, service, research and engagement. Kirsten Gelsdorf: Examining Today’s Humanitarian Crises and Organizations News Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy professor Kirsten Gelsdorf spoke to UVA Lifetime Learning's podcast about the current state of worldwide humanitarian crises and organizations poised to address them. George Foresman Space Norms and U.S. National Security: Leading on Space Debris News In a new article for the online national security magazine War on the Rocks, Batten's Philip Potter, George W. Foresman and University of Pennsylvania's Michael Horowitz write that, given the rapid change of pace and recent developments in space, technical and operational standards and norms of behavior will be necessary to maintain a secure and sustainable domain. Ian H. Solomon Sesame Workshop President is 2022 Jefferson Medalist in Citizen Leadership News Sherrie Rollins Westin, president of Sesame Workshop and a 1980 graduate of UVA, has been named this year’s recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership, an award selected by the Batten School. Pavilion X Exhibit Highlights Slavery History of Its Former Residents News “This exhibit is but a small token of my gratitude for the opportunity to give voice to the ghosts of yesterday,” wrote Ian Solomon, the pavilion’s current resident. Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe
Kirsten Gelsdorf Kirsten Gelsdorf is a professor of practice of public policy at the Batten School and the Director of Global Humanitarian Policy. Gelsdorf has 19 years of experience working in the humanitarian sector, most recently serving as the Chief of the Policy Analysis and Innovation section at the United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Read full bio
George Foresman George Foresman has over three decades of leadership experience in government and business. While serving as Virginia’s homeland security secretary, Foresman was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as undersecretary at the Department of Homeland Security. Read full bio
Ian H. Solomon Ian H. Solomon is dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, where he leads a multidisciplinary faculty in creating new knowledge and developing leaders who can solve humanity’s greatest policy challenges. Trained as a lawyer, Solomon is a devoted student and teacher of both negotiation and conflict resolution. Read full bio
Batten Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Service, Research and Engagement News This academic year, Batten School professors won a slew of internal and external recognitions for excellence in teaching, service, research and engagement.
Kirsten Gelsdorf: Examining Today’s Humanitarian Crises and Organizations News Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy professor Kirsten Gelsdorf spoke to UVA Lifetime Learning's podcast about the current state of worldwide humanitarian crises and organizations poised to address them.
Space Norms and U.S. National Security: Leading on Space Debris News In a new article for the online national security magazine War on the Rocks, Batten's Philip Potter, George W. Foresman and University of Pennsylvania's Michael Horowitz write that, given the rapid change of pace and recent developments in space, technical and operational standards and norms of behavior will be necessary to maintain a secure and sustainable domain.
Sesame Workshop President is 2022 Jefferson Medalist in Citizen Leadership News Sherrie Rollins Westin, president of Sesame Workshop and a 1980 graduate of UVA, has been named this year’s recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership, an award selected by the Batten School.
Pavilion X Exhibit Highlights Slavery History of Its Former Residents News “This exhibit is but a small token of my gratitude for the opportunity to give voice to the ghosts of yesterday,” wrote Ian Solomon, the pavilion’s current resident.