CPU Newsletter

February 18, 2003

Senator Orrin Hatch on SATURDAY

In this update from the Columbia Political Union for the week of February 16, 2003:

CPU EVENTS
1. Senator Orrin Hatch (SATURDAY, 2PM)
2. Senator George Mitchell (March 12)

COLUMBIA POLITICAL REVIEW
3. Info sessions to be on ‘03- ‘04 Editorial Board

OTHER EVENTS
4. Globalization and Inequality (2/20)
5. Winnie Mandella (2/21)
6. “New York's Waterfront” with Hon. Yassky (2/26)
7. Just Peace discussion (2/18)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
8. Summer Internship with Senator Clinton
9. Fundraising Internship with Senator Schumer’s campaign

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The CU Federalist Society and
The Columbia Political Union present

SENATOR ORRIN HATCH
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee on
“Becoming a Federal Judge: Nomination to Confirmation.”

Saturday, February 22, 2003
Two O'Clock in the Afternoon
Jerome Greene Hall, Room 106
Columbia Law School

This event is open to the public. A reception will follow. If you would like to volunteer for the event, please contact Brian (bbw2011@columbia.edu)

For biographical information about Senator Hatch, please visit: http://www.senate.gov/~hatch/index.cfm?FuseAction=Biography.Home

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The Columbia Political Union proudly presents

SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL

Wednesday, March 12, 2003
One O’clock in the Afternoon
Roone Arledge Cinema, Lerner Hall

“Senator Mitchell, who served in the U.S. Senate for 14 years, was chairman of the peace negotiations in Northern Ireland. Under his leadership, the Good Friday Agreement was agreed to by governments of Ireland and the United Kingdom as well as the political parties in Northern Ireland. Voters in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic endorsed the agreement in May 1998. In 2001, the Bush administration adopted as its policy in the Middle East the recommendations put forth by an international committee Sen. Mitchell chaired for ending the violence between Israelis and Palestinians.”

For more information on Senator Mitchell visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/02/01/georgeMitchell.html

Co-sponsored by the Center for Conflict Resolution (http://sipa.columbia.edu/cicr/)
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The Columbia Political Review will be holding an info session for students applying to next year's editorial board. Date TBA, but email Adam B. Kushner (abk37) if you're interested.

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The Center for Historical Social Sciences (ISERP) and the Sawyer Seminar
(Andrew W. Mellon Foundation) present:

GLOBALIZATION AND INEQUALITY
a forum with:

Joseph STIGLITZ, Columbia University
George SOROS, Open Society Institute
Jeff SACHS, Columbia University
Mark MALLOCH-BROWN, UNDP

Thursday, February 20th 2003
Four O'Clock in the Evening until Six-thirty.
417 International Affairs Building

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In Honor of Black History Month Columbia University welcomes

WINNIE MANDELA:
“Mother of the Nation”

Friday, February 21, 2003
Five O’Clock in the Evening
(Doors Open at Four-thirty)
417 International Affairs Building

More information on this event available at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00048.html

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DL21C's Economic Development Committee presents

“New York's Waterfront: Lesson's learned... a Vision for the Future”
featuring

Council Member David Yassky (33-Brooklyn)

Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Seven-thirty in the Evening
Goddard Riverside Community Center
595 Columbus Avenue at 88th Street.

$7 for non-Members - Free for Members

More information available at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00046.html

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The Just Peace Project presents

A discussion about peace and responsibility with a co-founder of the movement, Amit Mashiah.

Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Eight O'Clock in the Evening
Kraft Center for Jewish Life, 5th floor auditorium
CUID Only

More information available at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00039.html

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Office of Senator Clinton Seeks Unpaid Summer Internship, part-time or full-time

Senator Clinton seeks highly motivated students with an interest in public service enrolled in or recently graduated from colleges or universities. Minimum of 15 hrs/wk between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Senator Clinton's internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and serve through first-hand participation in government servive and the legislative process. Interns in the Senator's office will have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following departments: Constituent Affairs, Press, Research, Office of the State Director, and Community and Government Affairs. Please download our application from our website.

Office of Senator Clinton
780 3rd Avenue, Suite 2601
New York, NY 10017
212-688-6262
beth_harkavy@clinton.senate.gov
http://clinton.senate.gov

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Fundraising Intern Sought for Senator Schumer’s Re-election Campaign

Senator Charles Schumer's re-election campaign, located in midtown Manhattan, seeks interns to assist in fundraising efforts. The intern will work with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director in their day-to-day activities. This individual should be energetic, a hard worker, comfortable on the telephone and conscientious. Responsibilities include answering phones, mailings, performing research, making follow-up phone calls, and additional special projects as needed. The intern will also have the chance to assist at fundraising events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in politics and campaigns. References and resume essential. If you have any questions or would like to submit a resume, please email David Nurnberg at dnurnberg@hotmail.com.

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Samir Arora
The Columbia Political Union
1180 Lerner Hall
New York, NY 10027
(212) 853-4059
sa395@columbia.edu
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