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Welcome to the CPU homepage!
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CPU Elects New Executive Board
General Manager - Sajaa Ahmed
Director of Operations - Emily Chen
Treasurer - Emily Shea
Events Coordinator - Emily Tamkin
Publisher - Rhonda Shafei
Technical Director - Chris Chan
Communications Coordinator - Supreet Minhas
Publisher, Columbia Political Review - Alex Frouman
Editor-in-Chief, CubPub (CPU Blog) - Ismail Muhammad
For more information, visit the leadership page or email cpu@columbia.edu
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CPU Event:
Professors Alan Brinkley and Bob Shapiro on the Role of Experience in the Race for the Presidency
Tuesday, March 03, 7 PM
801 International Affairs Building
In light of the arguments leveled against both President Obama and Governor Palin during the presidential campaign, University Provost Alan Brinkley and SIPA Professor Bob Shapiro will discuss the role of experience, as opposed to sound judgment, ability to learn, and sense of curiosity, in a presidential figure. In particular, they will explore the empirical correlation, or lack thereof, between a president's overall success in office and his previous political experience. Co-sponsored by the Roosevelt Institution, the Political Science Students Association, the College Republicans, and the College Democrats.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CPU Event:
First Ever CPU Pub Night! - FREE FOOD
Thursday, March 5th, 7 PM
Pourhouse (982 Amsterdam Ave. at 109th Street)
Come grab a free bite, have a drink, and talk politics with other students at CPU's first ever Pub Night this Thursday, March 5th at 7 PM at Pourhouse. Pub Night will be a low-key, casual event designed to be an opportunity for students to talk about politics and current events in a relaxed, comfortable setting. All are welcome! Free "pub" food!
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CPU Event: Ted Sorensen, JFK Speechwriter
Tuesday, January 27, 8 PM
Earl Hall Auditorium
Ted Sorensen, former speechwriter and special counsel to President John F. Kennedy current attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, and Garrison LLP will be speaking at 8 PM in Earl Hall on January 27th. Mr. Sorensen's timely discussion will focus on the presidential transition, and will be followed by a signing of his latest book, Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CPU Event: Social Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, December 2nd, 8 PM
Hamilton 303
Come learn about social entrepreneurship with Justin Rockefeller, cofounder and national program director of Generation Engage, a nonprofit aimed at bringing young adults into political dialogue. To learn more visit www.generationengage.com or see this week's issue of Barrons. Co-sponsored by Rotaract and the Roosevelt Institution.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CPU Event: Illegal Downloading Panel
Wednesday, December 3rd, 8 PM
Satow Room
Come see a panel of professionals discuss their different views on copyright issues moderated by copyright law professor, June Besek. The panelists include: Stanley Pierre-Louis, Vice President of Viacom (pro-copyright), Karl Fogel (reform), John Sullivan (reform), and Gabriella Coleman, NYU professor of anthropology. The panel will focus on both the legal perspective and where the future of copyright is headed. Question and Answer from the audience will follow brief introductions and questions from the moderator.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CPU Event: John Perkins - The Secret History of the American Empire
Tuesday, November 11th, 8 PM
Earl Hall Auditorium
John Perkins, New York Times Bestselling Author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and The Secret History of the American Empire will be speaking about: The Secret History of the American Empire. What Next? How to Change it. Drawing on experiences described in his two blockbuster books, John Perkins describes the post-WWII era as one that created history's first truly global empire -- mostly through economics, rather than the military. Now we find ourselves catapulted toward a future that appears catastrophic to many people; however, in Perkins's view it offers great opportunities. Identifying corporations as "the most influential institutions on the planet," he challenges us to transform ourselves and the companies that so deeply impact our lives. He presents a plan for creating a world "that will make our children proud of us." Co-sponsored by CUIRF and CIRCA.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CPU Event: A Discussion with Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV): Middle East Issues
Wednesday, November 12th, 8:15 PM
410 International Affairs Building
Come meet Congressman Nick Rahall! Congressman Rahall is of Lebanese descent and has been a member of Congress since 1977. Come hear him discuss issues in the Middle East, especially the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Question and Answer will follow his speech. Co-sponsored by CUIRF and CIRCA.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CPU Event: Senator Chuck Hagel
Friday, October 24th, 2:45 PM
Lerner Cinema, Lerner Hall (2nd Floor Ramp West)
Join us on October 24 at 2:45 pm in Lerner Cinema to hear Senator
Chuck Hagel (R-Nebraska) speak. If you are from Nebraska, make sure
you show up because Senator Hagel wants to take a picture with you! A
book-signing of Senator Hagel's book will follow his speech and
question and answer. Co-sponsored by Columbia Conservatives, Columbia
Republicans, CUIRF, CIRCA, Roosevelt Institution and the Political
Science Student Association.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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CU Student Debate: Economy and Social Issues
Location TBD
Monday, October 20th, 8PM
Come see the College Republicans and College Democrats debate the
candidates' positions on various Economic and Social Issues next
Monday evening in Lerner Cinema! CPU is hosting and moderating this
debate as part of a series of student debates on issues in the
upcoming election. Co-sponsored by the College Republicans and the
College Democrats.
For more information, email cpu@columbia.edu.
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Healthcare Election Forum @ Medical Center
Alumni Auditorium, Columbia University Medical Center
650 W. 168th St. @ Fort Washington Ave. (enter through the Black
Building)
Monday, October 20th, 4.00PM
Co-hosted by the Columbia Political Union, the American Medical
Student Association, the P&S Office of Curricular Affairs, the CUMC
Office of Government & Community Affairs, the Center for Bioethics,
the Mailman School of Public Health, the School of Nursing, and the
College of Dental Medicine. Co-sponsored by the College Republicans
and College Democrats. For more information about the CUMC Election
Forum, please contact the Office of Government & Community Affairs at
(212) 305-8060 or cumcgca@columbia.edu.
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