Past Events

Oct
21
Frank-a-palooza 2022
OCT 21, 2022 | 12:00 - 2:30 PM
McIntire Amphitheater

Join the Batten School for the second annual Frank-a-palooza! Come let off some steam and get to know the Batten community, and enjoy yard games, inflatables, and some yummy treats on a Friday afternoon! Register in advance to be eligible for prizes, then stop by our different student organization tables to earn Batten swag, including a Frank-a-palooza t-shirt!

Frank-a-palooza 2022
Oct
19
What is the Batten MPP?
OCT 19, 2022 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET

In this session, hear from Jeff Chidester, Executive Director of External Affairs, and Courtney Leistensnider, Assistant Director of Admissions, on the differences of the Batten MPP experience and where the degree can take you.

Learn More About Batten
Oct
17
Batten Information Session - BA & Minors
OCT 17, 2022 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Garrett Hall's Great Hall

Hosted by current students and Admissions staff, this is your chance to learn more about our degree programs and the application process, and ask questions about anything and everything related to admissions and the Batten experience.

Batten Information Session BA and Minors
Oct
14
Batten Ambassador Open Office Hours
OCT 17, 2022 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Garrett Hall room 106

Drop by our Ambassador-led Open Office Hours from 2-4 PM in Garrett Hall 106 to learn more about the Batten BA, Public Policy and Leadership Minor, Social Entrepreneurship Minor, and/or Accelerated MPP programs and the admissions process from one of our Lead Ambassadors, Liv Nguyen-Dillon

Ambassador Open Office Hours with Lead Ambassador Liv Nguyen-Dillon
Oct
14
Midterms 2022: Who will come out on top?
OCT 14, 2022 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Miller Center or Online

Panelists, including the Batten School's Jennifer Lawless, will discuss the issues that are front and center on voters' minds this November: inflation and the economy, SCOTUS and abortion rights, crime and law enforcement, and intersections of identity, race, education, and public health. 

Midterms 2022 Conversation
Oct
11
Batten Information Session: Accelerated Master of Public Policy
OCT 11, 2022 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Garrett Hall's Great Hall

Hosted by current students and Admissions staff, this is your chance to learn more about our graduate degree program and the application process, and ask questions about anything and everything related to admissions and the Batten experience.

Batten Information Session: Accelerated MPP
Oct
08
Serving the Greater Good: Discussion with Dean Solomon
October 8, 2022 | 10:00 AM
Newcomb Hall Theater

In celebration of the Frank Batten School's 15 year anniversary, Dean Solomon will be the guest on the Alumni Association's series, More Than the Score. Join us for a discussion on how the Batten community is serving the greater good and what the future of leadership and public policy education looks like.

Alumni Hall UVA
Oct
07
Batten Ambassador Open Office Hours
OCT 7, 2022 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Garrett Hall room 106

Drop by our Ambassador-led Open Office Hours from 2-4 PM in Garrett Hall 106 to learn more about the Batten BA, Public Policy and Leadership Minor, Social Entrepreneurship Minor, and/or Accelerated MPP programs and the admissions process from one of our Lead Ambassadors, RJ Rhodes.

Admissions Open Office Hours with Lead Ambassador RJ Rhodes
Sep
30
Undergraduate Admissions Open Office Hours
SEPT 30, 2022 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Garrett Hall room 106

Drop by our Open Office Hours from 2-4 PM in Garrett Hall 106 to learn more about the Batten BA, Public Policy and Leadership Minor, Accelerated MPP, and Social Entrepreneurship programs and the admissions process from a member of the Admissions staff. 

Open Office Hours