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11 – 11:50am
Henry Louis Gates Jr. is the 2026 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership, which is the highest external honor bestowed by the University and recognizes the achievements of luminaries who embrace endeavors in which Jefferson excelled and held in high regard. Dr. Gates is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. An Emmy, duPont, and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, and institution builder, he has published numerous books and produced and hosted an array of documentary films about Black History. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Gates to Garrett Hall on April 14 for a conversation with Dean Ian Solomon.
12 – 1pm
Join us for Careers in Focus, a dynamic series of panel discussions featuring alumni who have built impactful careers in specific policy sectors. These events provide an inside look at diverse professional journeys, offering valuable insights into the skills, experiences, and strategies that lead to success in the field. Our April Careers in Focus is centered on social policy. Whether you’re a student exploring career options or an alum seeking to expand your network, Careers in Focus is an opportunity to learn directly from those who have navigated the challenges and opportunities of policy work. Panelists will share their perspectives on industry trends, career development, and practical advice for breaking into and thriving in these sectors. All alumni and students are welcome to attend! Alumni Panelists: Lauren Makhoul, BA '14 -- Director M&A Advisory, Manatt Health -- Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLC Ali Jawetz, MPP '17 -- Policy Manager, 32BJ Health Fund Chloe Cohen, MPP '20 -- Senior Policy Advisor to the City Administrator, District of Columbia Julia Payne, MPP '20 -- Research Associate, Urban Institute Sophie McGinley, MPP '24 -- Council Policy Analyst, City of Richmond
2 – 4pm
Drop by the Batten School's Ambassador-led Open Office Hours from 2:00-4:00 PM in Garrett Hall Room 203 to learn more about the Batten BA in Public Policy and Leadership, Public Policy and Leadership Minor, Social Entrepreneurship Minor, and/or Accelerated MPP programs and the admissions process from one of our Lead Ambassadors and Admissions staff. If you would like to meet outside this window with a member of the Admissions staff, schedule an appointment here!
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