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Center for Politics Examines Baliles Administration
7/22/02 | CHARLOTTESVILLE—The University of Virginia Center for Politics hosted the Commonwealth's top journalists, political analysts, and current
and former members of Virginia state government during the Gerald L.
Baliles Governors Conference on Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19 at
the Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville.
Pre-Conference Press Release (MS Word)
Governors Project Homepage
Center Releases Summer 2002 Bulletin
7/15/02 | The University of Virginia Center for Politics has released its latest bulletin discussing the Center's new name change and highlighting many of the Center's most recent events and programs.
Included are articles on the most recent National Symposium Series examining wartime politics and the Youth Leadership Inititative e-Congress program.
Baliles Governors Conference on Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19 at
the Boar's Head Inn in Charlottesville.
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Frederick Douglass IV to Discuss Activism with Students
7/1/02 | CHARLOTTESVILLE—Frederick Douglass IV, great-great-grandson of the famed
19th century abolitionist, orator, statesman and publisher, will meet with 25 students on
Wednesday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. The Youth
Leadership Initiative at the UVa Center for Politics, in collaboration with the University's
Summer Enrichment Program and Upward Bound program, is sponsoring the event. The students are
participants in the Summer Enrichment Program, where they are studying the role of activism
throughout American history.
Press Release (MS Word) | Detailed Info: Story
Center Changes Name, Unveils New Website
7/1/02 | Inspired by Center director Larry Sabato's motto, "politics is a good thing,"
the Center for Governmental Studies has adopted a new title. As we assume the name
"Center for Politics", we are publicly dedicating this organization's reputation to the
restoration of the age-old word, which has existed for over 2500 years. While our mission
remains the same, today we unveil a redesigned logo and revamped website that better convey
who we are and what we do. If you would like any additional information about the Center
during this exciting time in our history, do not hesitate to contact
us.
The Center releases "A More Perfect Union"
5/16/02 | CHARLOTTESVILLE—Just in time for the 2002 midterm elections, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will release a state-of-the-art, interactive CD-Rom that enables participants to conduct a "live" statewide campaign for the United States Senate. Larger in scale, but similar to interactive technologies used at the Newseum in Washington, D.C, the CD-Rom uses responsive technology that enables one to manipulate the actions of "real people" to carry out extensive campaign strategies determined by the player.
Press Release (MS Word) | CD-ROM website
America at War! Symposium to Explore Wartime Politics
3/18/02 | CHARLOTTESVILLE—During the months of March and April, the University of Virginia Center for Politics explored the remarkable history of American politics during times of crisis and military conflict. Through the National Symposium on Wartime Politics, the country’s leading scholars, journalists, and political practitioners discussed not only the current political landscape in light of September 11, but also how the political parties, media and political leaders have responded in times of war throughout our nation’s history.
Press Release (MS Word) | NSS 2002 website
Having Cast 33,000+ Votes on "House Floor," Youth
e-Congress Adjourns Sine Die
3/5/02—Following an intense month of legislative activity where more than 850 bills were submitted from schools around the country, student legislators participating in the 2002 YLI e-Congress adjourned sine die after supporting only eleven new legislative measures. Of the legislation adopted, the bill receiving the greatest show of support - with 67% voting YEA - was a proposal to place severe restrictions on the telemarketing industry. Students also adopted measures to raise the minimum wage, encourage the teaching of sign language, strengthen immigration background checks, reduce hate crimes, encourage adoption and lower the age for "R" rated movies.
Press Release (MS Word) | Youth Leadership Initiative website
Larry Sabato releases latest Virginia Votes
12/20/01—The latest Virginia Votes report, entitled "The 2001 Gubernatorial Election in Virginia:
The Rise of Two-Party Competition," focuses on the 2001 Gubernatorial and House of Delegates races by
providing comprehensive analysis of the cadidates and political landscape of Virginia. Included are
numerous charts and tables breaking down the election results and providing an in-depth look at the
voter turnout of the Novemeber elections.
The Center releases Election Reform Report
12/3/01—As a follow up to its National Symposium on Presidential Selection, the Center has authored
a report with its suggestions for presidential election reform. The report focuses on the presidential
nominating process, the voting process, the electoral college and includes a section on the importance of
civics education. The companion website, entitled "Presidential Selection:
A Guide to Reform," contains the report, information about the National Symposium Series and links to
other reports on election reform.
YLI Mock Election Results
11/01/01—Splitting the ticket, students across Virginia selected Democrats Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Republican Jerry Kilgore in the 2001 Youth Leadership Initiative mock election, the signature program of the University of Virginia Center for Politics. Nearly 23,000 students across the Commonwealth cast electronic ballots for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General between October 22 and November 1. In a press conference held this afternoon at the State Capitol in Richmond, Center director Larry J. Sabato and students from the Youth Leadership Initiative announced the results.
YLI Press Release (MS Word document) | Election results
Center Director Larry J. Sabato receives Thomas Jefferson Award
10/26/01—The University recognized Sabato with one of its highest honors, the Thomas Jefferson Award. The award is
given annually to a faculty member who exemplifies Jefferson's ideals.
Press Coverage: Cavalier Daily
October 10, 2001 - Virginia Gubernatorial Debate
10/10/2001—The Center and the Virginia Capitol Correspondents Association co-sponsored
the only televised statewide debate in the 2001 gubernatorial race. Candidates Mark Earley (R) and Mark Warner (D) squared off
live from WJLA studios in Roanoke, VA.
Detailed Info: Story | Transcript
Press Coverage: Washington Post (10/11/01)
Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/11/01)
Roanoke Times> (10/11/01)
Associated Press (10/11/01)
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