Past Events Past Events View Upcoming Events Batten Batten Hour UVA Admissions Facet Event Type - Past Events School of Law Facet UVA Partner - Past Events International and Global Affairs Democracy Domestic Policy & Politics Economics Global Politics & International Relations Leadership Social Entrepreneurship Chauvin Trial Education Humanitarian Policy Political Science Social Equity Health Policy Immigration National Security Social Psychology Advocacy Ethics (-) 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 21 Uncovering History: A New Exhibit Exploring the Untold Stories of Pavilion X Jan 21, 2022 / 2:00-4:00 PM Upper Garden of Pavilion X 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. 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 Sep 13 "Policing and African Americans: What the Data Say" with Wornie Reed Sep 13, 2021 / 11:30 AM Online via Zoom Wornie Reed, Ph.D., discusses the police use of force—both in general and against African Americans in particular—and the role of police union contracts in protecting police officers accused of misconduct, including the misuse of force. 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 Feb 22 Batten Hour: Black History Month Double Header Feb 22, 2021, 12:15 PM Online via Zoom As part of Batten's Black History Month programming, please join us for a special Batten Hour double header, featuring remarks from Dean Solomon on the IDEA Project Competition, followed by our guest speaker, Dr. Keesha Middlemass, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Howard University. Learn more Feb 15 Batten Hour: Stephanie Mash Sykes, Founding Executive Director and General Counsel of the African American Mayors Association Feb 15, 2021, 11:30 AM Watch Here As part of Batten's Black History Month programming, please join us for Batten Hour, featuring Stephanie Mash Sykes. Stay tuned for additional details. Learn more Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 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 21 Uncovering History: A New Exhibit Exploring the Untold Stories of Pavilion X Jan 21, 2022 / 2:00-4:00 PM Upper Garden of Pavilion X 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. 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
Sep 13 "Policing and African Americans: What the Data Say" with Wornie Reed Sep 13, 2021 / 11:30 AM Online via Zoom Wornie Reed, Ph.D., discusses the police use of force—both in general and against African Americans in particular—and the role of police union contracts in protecting police officers accused of misconduct, including the misuse of force. 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
Feb 22 Batten Hour: Black History Month Double Header Feb 22, 2021, 12:15 PM Online via Zoom As part of Batten's Black History Month programming, please join us for a special Batten Hour double header, featuring remarks from Dean Solomon on the IDEA Project Competition, followed by our guest speaker, Dr. Keesha Middlemass, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Howard University. Learn more
Feb 15 Batten Hour: Stephanie Mash Sykes, Founding Executive Director and General Counsel of the African American Mayors Association Feb 15, 2021, 11:30 AM Watch Here As part of Batten's Black History Month programming, please join us for Batten Hour, featuring Stephanie Mash Sykes. Stay tuned for additional details. Learn more