Remember Charlottesville with hope, action and a devotion to humanity News In an opinion for The Virginian-Pilot, Dean Ian Solomon encourages everyone to choose hope over despair when remembering the events in Charlottesville five years ago. He shares four distinct lessons to be learned that can help propel democracy forward.
Dean Solomon on NPR: The Charlottesville rally 5 years later News Dean Ian H. Solomon was interviewed by NPR for a report on the rally by white supremacists protesting the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee five years ago. The Dean shared that he, too, considers events in Charlottesville a warning.
Juneteenth Celebration and Reflection with Dean Ian Solomon Event This Monday, June 20, join Dean Ian Solomon for a morning reflection and celebration in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.
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.
With Courage and Compassion: Perspectives on Leading, Following and Serving Event Steve Schleicher, a private attorney who accepted a pro bono appointment as a Special Prosecutor in the George Floyd homicide cases, will share his perspectives on effective leadership, followership and the rewards of public service.
Ukraine Crisis: Implications for International Policy and Diplomacy Event The Batten School and National Security Policy Center bring together a panel of experts to discuss the global ripple effects of Russia's attack on Ukraine with a focus on policy, diplomacy and humanitarian implications.
Deeper Dialogues @UVA: Healing with Dean Ian Solomon Event Theological Horizons hosts the fifth and final installment of the Deeper Dialogues @UVA series featuring Batten School Dean Ian Solomon on the topic of healing.
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.
Uncovering History: A New Exhibit Exploring the Untold Stories of Pavilion X Event A new exhibit exploring the deep and complex history of Pavilion X, now home to Batten School Dean Ian Solomon and his family, will open to the public for the first time since its installation in December 2021.
Engaging with MLK's Words, Life and Legacy Event 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.
President Biden's First Year: Domestic Affairs and Priorities Event In a conversation moderated by Dean Ian Solomon, scholars, former officials and other presidential experts reflect on President Biden's first year in office and the Biden administration's domestic affairs and priorities.
Tales of Found Family, Perseverance Permeate Overflowing Storytelling Event News Seven speakers, including Dean Ian Solomon, were featured at the fourth annual “Double Take: Stories That Make You Think Twice” at a packed Carr’s Hill, UVA’s presidential home.