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Sorensen Alumni Donate Books to Community Center

Rachel Casebolt — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:45:16 -0400

Through the help of Sorensen alumni and friends, we are helping a Virginia community center.

O'Brien Promoted to Montpelier COO and Executive VP

Rachel Casebolt — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:30:53 -0400

We are pleased to announce that Sean T. O’Brien, former Executive Director of the Sorensen Institute, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Montpelier Foundation. In this new position, Sean will address the needs of our growing organization as we implement our new strategic plan and build on the achievements of the last decade. President Michael C.

Alumnus Major Wins Envrionmental Excellence Award

Ben Heath — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:28:09 -0400

Political Leaders Program Class of 2009 alumnus Art Major currently serves as President of GearClean, Inc. This past week, GearClean was recognized by Governor Bob McDonnell as a recipient of one of the 2011 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards. GearClean, headquartered in Winchester, was recognized in the Environmental Project Small Business category for their work in the Deepwater Horizon response.

Walton Is Chair of Powhatan Board of Supervisors

Ben Heath — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:10:53 -0500

Joe Walton, a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2008, has been elected Chairman of the Powhatan Board of Supervisors by his colleagues on the board. Walton was nominated to the position by Supervisor Robert Cosby and was elected in a 3-1 vote and abstained from voting on his own nomination. Walton has served as the board's Vice Chairman during 2010 and will succeed Cosby; who served as Board Chairman for 30 years.

Fairchild Named to Fluvanna Board of Supervisors

Ben Heath — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:39:29 -0500

Chris Fairchild (PLP 2008), Chairman of the Sorensen Institute's Charlottesville Regional Alumni Chapter, has been named to the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors to fill the vacant Rivanna District seat. Elected unanimously, Fairchild will serve out the remainder of the term until December 2011.

Positions Open: Youth Program Coordinators

Ben Heath — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:05:10 -0500

Youth Program Coordinator
Position Announcement

The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership is seeking applicants to be Youth Program Coordinators during the summer of 2011 for its College Leaders Program and High School Leaders Program.

Both programs are residential at the University of Virginia. The College Leaders Program runs for four weeks from May 28th to June 25th; the High School Leaders Program runs from July 9th to July 23rd.

Ted Sorensen, Brother of Tom Sorensen, Dies at 82

coy — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:50:24 -0400

Ted Sorensen with Bob Gibson, Sorensen Board Chairman John Hager and Maggie Hager

The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia extends our condolences, prayers and best wishes to Ruth Sorensen Singer and Adam Sorensen and their families at the loss of Ted Sorensen, Ruth's brother and Adam's uncle. Ruth Sorensen Singer is a former board member and Adam is a current member of the Sorensen Institute's Statewide Advisory Board.

"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.

2011 PLP and CTP Application Process has begun.

coy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:51:30 -0400

The Sorensen Institute is proud to announce that the application process for the 2011 Political Leaders Program and the 2011 Candidate Training Program has begun! Below, you will find some helpful information concerning the two programs.

Governor McDonnell to speak in Danville this Monday, August 30th

coy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:11:28 -0400

Gov. Bob McDonnell will speak in Danville next Monday, Aug. 30, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

McDonnell will talk and respond to questions from Virginians about his administration's plans for the future at a town hall meeting as part of the annual Southside Public Leadership Series sponsored by the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia and the Danville Register & Bee.