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EVENT: Sixth Annual General Assembly Reception

coy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:15:03 -0500

You Are Invited!

HSLP 2011 Alumna Lobbying in Richmond

coy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:33:30 -0500

One of the tenets of the High School Leaders Program is teaching Virginia's youths to be active participants in the legislation process. Alumna of the 2011 HSLP, Dana Raphael, truly took this principle to heart. During her time at Sorensen, she and her classmates Aejoo Hong, Anna Carson, and Nitin Nainani worked on a policy proposal that advocated the repeal of a law which prohibits public schools from opening before Labor Day. Dana met with Delegate Robert Tata, Chair of the House Education Committee (R-Virginia Beach), who agreed to sponsor the bill.

Accepting Youth Program Applications Through March 5th

coy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:39:47 -0500

The Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership is now accepting applications for the High School and College Leaders Programs. The High School and College Leaders Programs offer advanced, concentrated study in state and local politics, gaining hands-on training in politics, acquiring the information necessary to discuss Virginia politics and the skills to make a difference.

Students in the Sorensen Institute programs engage in substantive debate about challenges facing the Commonwealth. Students have the opportunity to learn key advocacy skills such as lobbying, fundraising, opinion writing, media and more. Students interact with Virginia's current public, private, and nonprofit leaders. Past speakers have included U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner, Governor Bob McDonnell, Governor Tim Kaine, members of the General Assembly, Congressional leaders and other policy makers from around Virginia.

Youth Program Proposal Becomes House and Senate Bill

coy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:21:48 -0500

House Bill 300, introduced by Delegate Ed Scott (R-Madison County), and Senate Bill 354, introduced by Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath), were originally the brainchild of members of the College Leaders Class of 2011. The policy group, comprised of Rebecca Lamb, Scott Bennett, Danny Yates, Kelli Montgomery, and Kevin Muchiri, presented their cumulative project at the end of their month-long Sorensen experience last June.

Positions Open: Now Hiring Youth Program Managers

coy — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:39:29 -0500

Youth Program Manager
Position Announcement

The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership is seeking applicants to be Youth Program Manager in the summer of 2012 for its College and High School Leaders Programs.

Both programs are residential at the University of Virginia. The College Leaders Program runs for four weeks from May 26 to June 23, 2012, while the High School Leaders Program runs from July 7 to 21.

Sorensen Announces PLP Class of 2012

Rachel Casebolt — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0500

The Sorensen Institute is delighted to announce the names of those Virginians who have been accepted to the Political Leaders Program Class of 2012. The 2012 PLP class will enjoy its first session together March 15-17 in Williamsburg. Each of these Virginians has been recognized as emerging community and statewide leaders. Congratulations to them all!

AUDIO: UVA President Teresa Sullivan at PLP Graduation

Rachel Casebolt — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:38:00 -0500

U.Va.'s eighth president Teresa A. Sullivan addressed the Political Leaders Program class at graduation. Ms. Sullivan offered "a few leadership ideas" that apply to university presidents, elected officials, and volunteers alike.

She also took questions from the class on student debt, sustainability, community colleges and distance learning, defense research, and retention of engineering students.

JOB POSTING: Coordinator, Technology at DCPS

Rachel Casebolt — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:17:18 -0500

Position: Project Coordinator, Technology
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Election Results, and a Thank You

coy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:02:50 -0500

With the election behind us, we wanted to thank all of those Sorensen graduates who put their hat in the ring and ran for public office. Many have won, many more will look back on this race as a learning lesson, but all have kept the ideals of Sorensen at the heart of your respective campaigns. There can only be a debate of ideas when there is a choice presented to the electorate: For each of your races, you ensured that the citizenry had that choice, and no matter what people say about politics, that act is a truly noble endeavor.

Tell Us What Great Things You're Doing

Rachel Casebolt — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:41:39 -0400

Every day, one of you is doing something great. Something newsworthy. While we here at Sorensen try to keep our eyes open for alumni achievements, we are in the lucky position of having so many of you that it is nearly impossible these days to do it alone.