Virginia Political History Project
(previously known as the Virginia Governor's Project)
Virginia Women and Politics Conference
Friday, July 21, 2006
Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
Click here to listen to podcast audio of each panel discussion, as well as the keynote address!
Since 1998, the annual conferences of the Virginia Political History Project bring together friends, family, political professionals, legislators, and the public in a continuing effort to preserve an oral history of modern Virginia politics. In partnership with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, the University of Virginia Center for Politics has examined the administrations of Virginia's recent former governors and other high-ranking elected officials, and explored the dynamics of various institutions of Virginia government. This year, we turn our attention to the women who have had a significant impact on the politics and governance of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Virginia Women and Politics Conference, held on Friday, July 21, 2006 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, will feature remarks and panel discussions by women who have served the Commonwealth in a variety of elective and appointive offices. These women will not only share their experiences in politics, they will provide insight and encouragement for future generations of female leaders in Virginia. This program is held in conjunction with the Center for Politics' National Symposium on Women and Politics, a year-long series of national events evaluating how women are impacting politics, both as elected officials and political insiders.
Free and Open to the Public, Registration Required
As part of the Center for Politics' ongoing efforts to increase the level of civic engagement in Virginia and throughout the nation, the Virginia Women and Politics Conference and luncheon are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Lodging
A block of rooms will be available at a discounted rate at The Jefferson Hotel for the night of Thursday, July 20. Call The Jefferson Hotel at 800-424-8014 by June 26 and reference the U.Va. Center for Politics conference.
Conference Sponsors
The Center for Politics would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting the Virginia Women and Politics Conference:
Governor's Level - $25,000
Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
Platinum Level - $10,000
Gold Level - $5,000
Dan Alcorn and Kathryn MacLane
McGuireWoods Consulting
SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation
Verizon
Silver Level - $2,500
Dominion
Teresa T. Gregson and Jeff S. Gregson
Hunton & Williams
Vantage Point Consulting, L.L.C.
Bronze Level - $1,000
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Library of Virginia
The Vectre Corporation
Previous Conferences
For more information on previous conferences of the Virginia Political History Project (formerly known as the Virginia Governor's Project), please use the following links:
PBS Documentaries
In addition, the Center for Politics works in collaboration with the Community Idea Stations to produce documentaries about Virginia political leaders. The most recent documentary, WILDER: An American First, was recently selected as recipient of three Telly Awards and a Communicator Award of Excellence. The Center for Politics is currently working with PBS on a program about former Lt. Gov. J. Sargeant Reynolds of Richmond, which will debut in the fall of 2006. To purchase copies of the documentaries on Virginia politics, click here.
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