About Events Batten School's MPP Open House Batten School's MPP Open House JAN 7, 2023 | 10 AM - 7:30 PM Garrett Hall Register Now The Batten School has reinvented the Master of Public Policy, creating a new approach to developing the next generation of public leaders. If you’re interested in leading the world to positive, lasting change, join us on Saturday, January 7, for our 2023 MPP Open House. This year’s agenda includes sessions with students, faculty, and alumni, and a closing reception at a UVA Basketball Game! Schedule Schedule is subject to change. 10:00 a.m.: Optional Welcome Breakfast in Garrett Hall 10:30 – 10:45 a.m: Welcome and Review of Day’s Agenda 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.: Mock Class 11:30 – 11:45 a.m.: Break 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Academic Session: “Training the Next Generation of Policy Leaders” 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: Open Lunch with Current Students and Office Hours with Batten Staff 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.: Optional Historical Tour of Grounds 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.: Alumni Panel: “Life After Batten” 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.: Break 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Coffee at Pavilion X with Dean Ian Solomon 4:00 p.m.: Depart for UVA Basketball Game 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.: UVA Basketball Game vs. Syracuse Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe