Sorensen in the News

She Should Run features CTP in its "50 State Strategy"

Rachel Casebolt — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:29:15 -0400

She Should Run, a nonpartisan organization dedicated encouraging women’s public leadership, is promoting the Sorensen Institute's Candidate Training Program (CTP) as part of its "50 State Strategy."

CLP 2011: Day 19, Thursday, June 16

Rachel Casebolt — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:32:48 -0400

College Leaders Program Class of 2011
Day 19-Thursday, June 16
Reported by: Peter Murray, Hamilton College

HSLP Alum's ASL Bill Passes House and Senate

Rachel Casebolt — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:07:54 -0500

HB 1435, drafted in part by HSLP alumna Hollis Erickson (2009), has passed the House and Senate with overwhelming majorities. If signed by Gov. McDonnell, the legislation will require Virginia public high schools and state colleges and universities to count American Sign Language (ASL) courses toward their foreign-language requirements. Virginia would be the 36th state to adopt this policy.

Success for CLP Citizen-Lobbyists

Rachel Casebolt — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:43:50 -0500

Last week's unanimous vote in favor of SB 906 was thanks in part to the lobbying efforts of two College Leaders Program alumni, Hassan Abdelhalim and Emily Bowles.

Sorensen Alumni Win Big

coy — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:57:43 -0400

Last night, for the first time, Sorensen alumni were elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives. The Sorensen Institute would like to congratulate both Scott Rigell (VA-02) and Robert Hurt (VA-05) on their successful campaigns. For more information, you can visit Congressman-elect Rigell's website and Congressman-elect Hurt's website.

Potter Interviewed by NBC29

coy — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:21:16 -0400

Max Potter (HSLP 2010) was interviewed by NBC29 for his involvement with the Charlottesville High School young Liberals organization and their recent efforts to get Tom Periello re-elected. In addition, the article focuses on President Obama's visit to Charlottesville tonight. Congratulations Max!

To read the story go here.

Sorensen Hosts Hurt/Periello Candidate Forum

coy — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:37:47 -0400

The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership hosted our second 5th District Congressional Candidate Forum at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia last night. The forum, sponsored by the Sorensen Institute and The Danville Register & Bee was between Democratic Congressman Tom Periello and his Republican challenger, State Senator Robert Hurt.

Sorensen Institute to be featured on WMRA

coy — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:13:12 -0400

On Monday, October 4th, from 3pm-4pm, the Sorensen Institute will be featured and profiled on WMRA’s Virginia Insight program. Sorensen’s Executive Director, Bob Gibson, will be joined by the Director of the Center for Public Service and Scholarship at Shenandoah University, Karen Schultz. Together they will discuss the methods for teaching and encouraging public service.

"Across the Aisle" to air on WCVE and WHTJ

coy — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:52:12 -0400

The 2008 public television documentary "Across the Aisle" will be broadcast on Thursday, Sept. 16th at 9:00pm on WCVE and WHTJ public television stations in Richmond and Charlottesville and again on Tuesday, Sept. 21st at 9:00pm on WCVE Richmond. The documentary follows the Sorensen Institute's Political Leaders Program Class of 2007 during its 10-month program across Virginia.

Did you know? Sorensen has a Twitter Account

coy — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:18:28 -0400

The Sorensen Institute has been actively trying to establish new ways for our alumni, staff and potential program participants to stay in contact with one another. One of the easiest ways to stay updated on the exciting things going on here at the Sorensen Institute is to follow our Twitter account. You can find our account at SIPLUVA.