Past Events Past Events View Upcoming Events Admissions Batten Fridays at Batten Batten 15th Anniversary Career Services Batten Hour (-) UVA Facet Event Type - Past Events Karsh Institute of Democracy Miller Center Facet UVA Partner - Past Events Democracy International and Global Affairs Facet Area of Focus - Past Events Feb 06 Two years into the Ukraine War Feb 06, 2024 Miller Center February 6, 2024, 3:30-6:15 pm The Miller Center commemorates the 2nd anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine in a special two-panel program with UVA experts in foreign policy, defense, and diplomacy. Two years into the Ukraine War: Where are we headed and what have we learned? Session One: Global Inflection Point? Experts reflect on how the war has changed international politics. What was foreseen, and what was not? What might the future hold? Session Two: Leadership Matters The leadership of three presidents—Joe Biden in the United States, Vladimir Putin in Russia, and Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine—has defined the trajectory of the war. What conclusions can we draw about presidential leadership and decision-making in the 21st century? How might a change of leadership in any of the three countries change the trajectory once again? Learn more Mar 23 Resilience or Resignation? Panel and Discussion with Public Service Professionals Mach 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM Lower West Oval Room, Rotunda "You can't pour from an empty cup." This is true for us all. For individuals working in healthcare, education, law enforcement, and many other fields, it can feel like the cup is broken. Brian N. Williams, Associate Professor of Public Policy in the Batten School, and PEGLLLLab Research Assistants Chloe Alpert, Zach Harris, and Scott Rykala will co-moderate a panel and discussion with professionals from these fields. Learn more Dec 01 An Evening in Conversation with Del. Sally Hudson and Denver Riggleman DEC 1, 2022 | 4:30 PM Bond House Join Batten School assistant professor and Delegate Sally Hudson (D) and former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman as they sit down for a live One Small Step conversation. Learn more
Feb 06 Two years into the Ukraine War Feb 06, 2024 Miller Center February 6, 2024, 3:30-6:15 pm The Miller Center commemorates the 2nd anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine in a special two-panel program with UVA experts in foreign policy, defense, and diplomacy. Two years into the Ukraine War: Where are we headed and what have we learned? Session One: Global Inflection Point? Experts reflect on how the war has changed international politics. What was foreseen, and what was not? What might the future hold? Session Two: Leadership Matters The leadership of three presidents—Joe Biden in the United States, Vladimir Putin in Russia, and Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine—has defined the trajectory of the war. What conclusions can we draw about presidential leadership and decision-making in the 21st century? How might a change of leadership in any of the three countries change the trajectory once again? Learn more
Mar 23 Resilience or Resignation? Panel and Discussion with Public Service Professionals Mach 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM Lower West Oval Room, Rotunda "You can't pour from an empty cup." This is true for us all. For individuals working in healthcare, education, law enforcement, and many other fields, it can feel like the cup is broken. Brian N. Williams, Associate Professor of Public Policy in the Batten School, and PEGLLLLab Research Assistants Chloe Alpert, Zach Harris, and Scott Rykala will co-moderate a panel and discussion with professionals from these fields. Learn more
Dec 01 An Evening in Conversation with Del. Sally Hudson and Denver Riggleman DEC 1, 2022 | 4:30 PM Bond House Join Batten School assistant professor and Delegate Sally Hudson (D) and former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman as they sit down for a live One Small Step conversation. Learn more