Past Events Past Events View Upcoming Events Batten Hour UVA Admissions (-) Batten Facet Event Type - Past Events School of Law Facet UVA Partner - Past Events Democracy Chauvin Trial Economics Political Science Social Entrepreneurship Social Equity Education International and Global Affairs Social Psychology (-) Racial Justice and Equity Facet Area of Focus - Past Events Jun 20 Juneteenth Celebration and Reflection with Dean Ian Solomon June 20, 2022 / 8:30-11:00AM Pavilion X, UVA Lawn This Monday, June 20, join Dean Ian Solomon for a morning reflection and celebration in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. Learn more Jan 20 Engaging with MLK's Words, Life and Legacy Jan 20, 2022 / 2:30-4:00 PM EDT The Dean's Suite (Garrett Hall 200) In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please join Dean Ian Solomon for a Batten community reading and dialogue. Learn more Jun 18 Batten Reads: Celebrating Juneteenth June 18, 2021 / 10:30–11:30AM UVA’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and the Garden of Pavilion X Please join Batten School Dean Ian Solomon as he marks Juneteenth (a day early) with reflection and celebration on Friday, June 18, from 10:30–11:30AM. 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 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 Aug 12 Batten Expert Chats: "Learning From Tragedy - Lessons of August 2017 and Beyond" with Ian Solomon and Risa Goluboff AUGUST 12, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here In August 2017, white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville and the University of Virginia for the Unite the Right rally, now familiar to people around the world. Rally attendees met counter-protestors in a violent clash that killed a peaceful protestor. UVA and Charlottesville were caught unprepared. On the third anniversary of this event, Batten’s dean, Ian Solomon, will speak with Risa Goluboff, dean of the UVA School of Law, and take questions from the audience. As chair of the Deans Working Group, Dean Goluboff led efforts to assess the University’s response to the rally and make recommendations for change. Learn more Aug 11 August 11-12: Reflections Then and Now AUGUST 11, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here As we approach the third anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded in Charlottesville from August 11-12, 2017, we invite you to join us for a virtual program that allows us to connect with our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn more Aug 05 Batten Expert Chats: "Food Security in the Age of COVID-19" with Galen Fountain AUGUST 5, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here In the midst of the current health crisis, we’re facing food insecurity of “biblical proportions,” according to the UN’s World Food Programme. During the next installment of Batten Expert Chats, Batten lecturer Galen Fountain will speak and take questions on how the pandemic is influencing the food supply both domestically and globally. He’ll also offer his recommendations for addressing the situation. Learn more Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page Next ›
Jun 20 Juneteenth Celebration and Reflection with Dean Ian Solomon June 20, 2022 / 8:30-11:00AM Pavilion X, UVA Lawn This Monday, June 20, join Dean Ian Solomon for a morning reflection and celebration in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. Learn more
Jan 20 Engaging with MLK's Words, Life and Legacy Jan 20, 2022 / 2:30-4:00 PM EDT The Dean's Suite (Garrett Hall 200) In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please join Dean Ian Solomon for a Batten community reading and dialogue. Learn more
Jun 18 Batten Reads: Celebrating Juneteenth June 18, 2021 / 10:30–11:30AM UVA’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and the Garden of Pavilion X Please join Batten School Dean Ian Solomon as he marks Juneteenth (a day early) with reflection and celebration on Friday, June 18, from 10:30–11:30AM. 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
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
Aug 12 Batten Expert Chats: "Learning From Tragedy - Lessons of August 2017 and Beyond" with Ian Solomon and Risa Goluboff AUGUST 12, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here In August 2017, white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville and the University of Virginia for the Unite the Right rally, now familiar to people around the world. Rally attendees met counter-protestors in a violent clash that killed a peaceful protestor. UVA and Charlottesville were caught unprepared. On the third anniversary of this event, Batten’s dean, Ian Solomon, will speak with Risa Goluboff, dean of the UVA School of Law, and take questions from the audience. As chair of the Deans Working Group, Dean Goluboff led efforts to assess the University’s response to the rally and make recommendations for change. Learn more
Aug 11 August 11-12: Reflections Then and Now AUGUST 11, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here As we approach the third anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded in Charlottesville from August 11-12, 2017, we invite you to join us for a virtual program that allows us to connect with our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn more
Aug 05 Batten Expert Chats: "Food Security in the Age of COVID-19" with Galen Fountain AUGUST 5, 2020 12:00 PM Watch Here In the midst of the current health crisis, we’re facing food insecurity of “biblical proportions,” according to the UN’s World Food Programme. During the next installment of Batten Expert Chats, Batten lecturer Galen Fountain will speak and take questions on how the pandemic is influencing the food supply both domestically and globally. He’ll also offer his recommendations for addressing the situation. Learn more