About News News Subscribe Facet Area of Focus - News Kirsten Gelsdorf Lucy Bassett David Leblang Abigail Scholer Brooke Ray Philip Potter (-) Ian H. Solomon Facet People - News School of Medicine UVA Center for Politics (-) Karsh Institute of Democracy (-) UVA Humanitarian Collaborative Facet UVA Partner - News Facet News Type - News Apr 11, 2024 Compassion in Action: Contemplative Science and Practice in the Classroom and the World In March 2024, Batten School Dean Ian Solomon and professors Kirsten Gelsdorf and Abigail Scholer joined dozens of scholars and others from around the world in Dharamsala, India, to meet with the Dalai Lama and explore ways to bring contemplative science and practice into teaching, research, policymaking and leadership in all sectors. Learn more Nov 30, 2023 Course Encourages Students To Incorporate Service Into Life After Grounds Dean Solomon told students in a Democracy and Public Service course to be open to all methods of influencing their communities. “There is never just one bucket to draw from. For me, it’s important that action is aligned with my values.” He joined Melody Barnes of the UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy in teaching the course, a core requirement for UVA’s Public Service Pathways program. Learn more Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe
Apr 11, 2024 Compassion in Action: Contemplative Science and Practice in the Classroom and the World In March 2024, Batten School Dean Ian Solomon and professors Kirsten Gelsdorf and Abigail Scholer joined dozens of scholars and others from around the world in Dharamsala, India, to meet with the Dalai Lama and explore ways to bring contemplative science and practice into teaching, research, policymaking and leadership in all sectors. Learn more
Nov 30, 2023 Course Encourages Students To Incorporate Service Into Life After Grounds Dean Solomon told students in a Democracy and Public Service course to be open to all methods of influencing their communities. “There is never just one bucket to draw from. For me, it’s important that action is aligned with my values.” He joined Melody Barnes of the UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy in teaching the course, a core requirement for UVA’s Public Service Pathways program. Learn more