Batten Students and Dean Harding De-Stress at Zumba Class
post by Jessica Rizzuto, MPP 2014 This week at the Batten School, finals are in full swing. Therefore, it was very timely that UVA Aquatics and Fitness Center’s “Twelve Days of Fitness”...
View ArticleStorytime at the Batten School
Blog post by Luke Handley, MPP 2014 and Batten Council Treasurer Batten Week concluded on Tuesday with Batten’s Best Stories. The council thought we could strengthen the community by bringing...
View ArticleBatten Ballers Update: Week 1
The Batten Ballers are back in action this season, with teams on both the basketball and volleyball courts. The Ballers were offered a last-minute spot off the waitlist for basketball, and managed to...
View ArticleBatten Builds: Habitat for Humanity
by Elena Weissmann, MPP 2014 On Friday, twelve Batten students braved the cold and joined Habitat for Humanity in their Project 20 initiative (to build 20 Habitat homes annually to address the...
View ArticleFormative Change Group
By Shannon Joyce This year, one of my most rewarding experiences has been working with FCG Consulting. As a non-profit consulting club, FCG gives student analysts the opportunity to take what we...
View ArticleBatten Council Hosts BINGO Marathon at Golden LivingCenter
Last Friday, three Batten students put on their party hats and hosted a two-hour BINGO Bonanza Marathon at the nearby Golden LivingCenter. Dozens of residents enjoyed the emcee abilities of Alex...
View ArticleBatten Ballers Gear Up for Beach Volleyball Playoffs
The Batten Ballers braved cold sands tonight, securing a victory over competitor “Notorious D.I.G.” The team had apparently heard about the Ballers’ dexterity and dedication, and opted to forfeit...
View ArticleReligion and Foreign Policy Course Visits State Department Bureau
Post by Taylor Brown, MPP 2014 Last week, a group of students in Professor Peter Ochs’ Religion and Foreign Policy Making Course visited Washington to meet with officials at the Department of State’s...
View ArticleFinding Common Ground on Immigration Reform
Blog post by Caitlin Connolly, Emily Laser, and Elena Weissmann, MPP 2014, in participation with Prof. Converse’s Negotiations Class. Current Situation: Gridlock, Stalemate, and Priorities Immigration...
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