Through a variety of programs - for high school and college leaders to first-time political candidates and influential business and community leaders - the Sorensen Institute has established itself as a powerful and effective force for restoring public confidence in our political system. At the heart of every Sorensen program are three central themes: ethics in public service, the power of bipartisanship, and a concentrated study of public policy issues.
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HSLP 2018: Day 7
Reported By: Declan Boyle- Kettle Run High School, Sabria Kazmi- Thomas Jefferson High School, and
Davis Scott- Saint Andrew’s School
HSLP 2018: Day 5
Early this morning, the Sorensen High School Leaders Program boarded a charter bus to go to Rockingham County, home of the Cub Run Dairy Farm. There, we toured the advanced facilities and learned about the intricate process of milking their herd of 600+ cows...
HSLP 2018: Day 4
...Today was a day of firsts. The first time we had multiple speakers. The first time we broke up into groups to draft a project. And the first time we truly took advantage of this opportunity to make connections with the other participants. It was a day filled with new knowledge that allowed us to formulate a more view of the Virginia political system...
HSLP 2018: Day 3
Today, the Sorensen HSLP participated in its first classroom experience. We started the day with an insightful session led by an enthusiastic Lauren Gilbert. Ms. Gilbert jumped right into the topic of ethics in politics by challenging the students to think of the ideals of the state, characteristics of an ideal leader, and the public perception of politics...
HSLP 2018: Day 2
Today at 8 a.m. the HSLP arrived at UVA's ropes course for a day of fun, challenging team-building activities...
HSLP 2018: Day 1
Today marks the first of many adventures for the Sorensen HSLP Class of 2018.
We started our day moving into our dorm suites here at UVA and meeting our suitemates and their families. After move-in, our families said their goodbyes—a new experience for many of us...
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