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Events
May 3 2010 - 11:22am
On Wednesday evening April 28 the Sorensen Institute, Public Radio WHRO/WHRV, and the Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University sponsored our Second Annual Legislative Review session with members of the General Assembly from both sides of the aisle. This is the first in a series of podcasts from the event.
Apr 30 2010 - 9:22am
WHERE WILL YOU BE MONDAY NIGHT?
On Monday evening May 3 at 7pm the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership and Sorensen's Charlottesville-area Alumni Association will host a discussion exploring politics and policy in Virginia today.
We will bring together veteran members of the Virginia political press corps who cover the General Assembly. Panelists will include: Bob Lewis (AP, Richmond Bureau), Chelyen Davis (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star) , Christina Nuckols (Virginian-Pilot), Adam Rhew (NBC 29), and Anita Kumar (Washington Post). The event will be moderated by former political reporter and columnist, the Sorensen Institute's Bob Gibson.
This event is FREE and OPEN to the public. The Forum will be held at the V. Earl Dickinson Building, Main Stage Theatre at Piedmont Virginia Community College. This event is sponsored by State Farm.
A reception for panelists, Sorensen alumni and board members will be held from 6-7pm at the theatre.
See you on Monday!
Apr 21 2010 - 10:42am
The Washington Post reported on the Sorensen Institute's 2010 Gala which took place in Richmond Monday evening. Two hundred and seventy-five people turned out to support the Sorensen mission of bringing more trust, civility and respect to politics. Click here for the story.
Apr 14 2010 - 12:12pm
Don't forget to join us next Monday evening April 19 at the Richmond Convention Center for the Sorensen Institute's 2010 Gala celebration.
Speakers will include Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, and Governor Bob McDonnell.
Click here for complete information about directions and tickets.
We also want to thank our generous sponsors who have helped to make the work of the Sorensen Institute possible. These organizations and individuals believe in good government and support the Sorensen mission of bringing more trust, civility and respect to politics here in the Commonwealth.
Mar 21 2010 - 1:58pm
On March 20, the Sorensen Institute was proud to host "A Conversation from the Left and the Right" as part of the Virginia Festival of the Book. Bob Gibson (center) moderated a discussion between Hendrik Hertzberg (left) of the New Yorker magazine and Richard Brookhiser (right) of National Review magazine. Over 200 people turned out at UVA's Culbreth Theater for the event. Topics ranged from the vision of the founding fathers to American foreign policy to health insurance reform. This is a fascinating conversation. Enjoy the podcast!
Mar 1 2010 - 12:33pm
GALA 2010: Monday evening, April 19 in Richmond.
The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership will host its annual Spring Gala on Monday April 19 at the Richmond convention center.
Speakers will include Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, and Governor Bob McDonnell.
Click here for complete information about directions, tickets, and sponsorhip opportunities. Discount room rates at nearby hotels will be available for alumni and board members.
Feb 25 2010 - 10:25am
Sorensen alumni, board members, family and friends from the Roanoke region will gather tonight to launch the all-new Roanoke Regional Alumni Association.
This Alumni Dinner event will take place this evening from 6-7:30pm at Alexander's in downtown Roanoke at 105 South Jefferson Street. Click here for a map. The dinner is open to alumni of every Sorensen program, board members and special guests.
If you have any questions or for further details, please don’t hesitate to email Martin Mash (CLP 2005), Chair of the Roanoke Regional Alumni Association, at martin.mash@gmail.com.
Newly launched regional alumni associations throughout Virginia are busy organizing and hosting similar events— including speakers, discussion groups, happy hours, and volunteer opportunities.
March 1 UPDATE
By all accounts the Roanoke reception and dinner was a tremendous success! Photo courtesy of Steve Cochran (PLP 09)
Feb 3 2010 - 10:22am
Congratulations to the members of the Candidate Training Program Class of Winter 2010, which graduated this past weekend! Click here or the photo at left for the main alumni page.
