Programs
As one of the nation's premier institutions of this kind, the Center for Politics has launched numerous programs that have a real impact on increasing political education and participation.
2010 Upcoming Events
Golden Anniversary Series: The Great Debates of 1960
Coming in this fall
The 12th Annual American Democracy Conference
Coming in this fall
2010 Past Events
The 1960s: Music and Politics
featuring Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
University of Virginia
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Careers in Politics and Policy
Co-sponsored by the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
and University Career Services
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6 p.m.
Newcomb Hall Kaleidoscope
Free student event
Locked Out: The Fall of Massive Resistance
Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
The Paramount Theatre, Charlottesville, VA
Free screening and panel discussion.
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Teachers Register for YLI’s "e-Congress" Lawmaking Simulation
Tuesday, Jan. 5 – Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010
Learn more at youthleadership.net.
2009 Past Events
The 11th Annual American Democracy Conference
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Newseum, Washington, DC
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"Locked Out: The Fall of Massive Resistance" documentary premiere
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Culbreth Theatre, U.Va.
tickets available online at www.vafilm.com
Teacher's Mark Your Calendars!
The 2009 YLI Mock Election, October 19 – 29
Learn more at youthleadership.net.
"Locked Out: The Fall of Massive Resistance" documentary premiere
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Moton Museum, Farmville, VA
Constitution Day Documentary Screening and Remarks
Thursday, September 17, Noon
Newcomb Hall, University of Virginia
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A Talk with Senator Bob Graham
Thursday, Sept. 10, 6:00 p.m.
Jefferson Hall, University of Virginia
Virginia Political History Project
Friday, July 17, 2009
Virginia State Capitol - Richmond, VA
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The Year of Obama: Book preview and panel moderated by Larry Sabato with Alan Abramowitz, Rhodes Cook and Diana Owen
Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 p.m.
University of Virginia Special Collections Library, Harrison Auditorium
Robert Draper, author of “Dead Certain”
Monday, March 9, 5:30 p.m.
U.Va. Bookstore, 400 Emmet St., South
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