Past Events

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on the well-being of all members of our community, it is even more crucial that we continue to find regular moments of peace, reflection, and contemplative connection with each other. Join us as Dean Solomon leads a five minute meditation for the UVA and Charlottesville community. 

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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. 

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Learn more about our undergraduate programs in this session dedicated to the Bachelor of Arts and Minor programs in public policy and leadership. Take a dive into the curriculum and hear from current students on their experiences in the program!

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2020 is still coming at us strong. Since we can’t change the weather, we’ll have to learn to weather the change. Join Erin Henshaw from The Mind Body Project for an all-levels weekly mindfulness program where we will journal, practice breathwork, complete a 30-minute movement practice for grounding and energy flow and end with a group sharing circle.

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Interested in learning more about where Master of Public Policy students go after Batten? Join Director of Career Services Steve Hiss and Assistant Director of Career Services Hannah Guffey as they discuss resources available to Batten MPP students, internship locations, and first destinations of graduates.

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SE@UVA Speaker Series presents distinguished author and entrepreneur Alex Counts. Join us as Counts discusses his new books “Changing the World Without Losing Your Mind: Leadership Lessons From Three Decades of Social Entrepreneurship” and “When in Doubt, Ask for More: And 213 Other Life and Career Lessons for the Mission-Driven Leader.”

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