CPU Site - Google Search
|
CPU > Newsletter > 2002-2003 > 2/26/03 CPU NewsletterFebruary 26, 2003CPR Ed. Board, Sen. Mitchell, and "Inside the White House" In this update from the Columbia Political Union for the week of February 23, 2003:ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. CPR Editorial Board elections info session (Thurs) 2. Help CPU win the Kings Crown Impact Award 3. CPU seeks Alumni Coordinator EVENTS 4. Senator George J. Mitchell (3/12) 5. Inside the White House: ABCNEWS’ Claire Shipman (3/26) 6. Inside the White House: fmr. press secretary Joe Lockheart (4/7) 7. College Democrats host campaign internship info session (this Sun) FELLOWSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS 8. Publius Fellowships 9. Intern/Volunteer for Senator Edwards
***************************************************************
(1)Interested in having a position on next year's Columbia Political Review? Come to a short info session on Thursday night at which I'll describe editorship and business opportunities, as well as the election process. Everybody is welcome. Refreshments, too. WHAT: Info session about CPR elections WHEN: Thursday night, 8pm WHERE: Kent 522-A If you can't make it, email (abk37) or call me (x3.5151) and we can talk about the process.
***************************************************************
(2) HELP THE CPU WIN THE KINGS CROWN IMPACT AWARDAfter three and a half years of serving the Columbia Community, the Columbia Political Union will be nominated for the Kings Crown Impact Award. The Award is given to the student organization that has had the most significant impact on the campus community during 2002-03 academic year, and we need your help to win it. This year, alone, the CPU has hosted (or will host) Senators George Mitchell and Orrin Hatch; NYC School Chancellor Joel Klein; ABCNEWS’ Claire Shipman; former White House press secretary Joe Lockheart; former Secretary William Bennett; expert panels on foreign news coverage, rebuilding Lower Manhattan, the midterm elections, and rebuilding Iraq; and student debates on the State of the Union speech and pending war in Iraq, as well as others (with several more big speakers to be announced in the next two weeks). Oh, and did I mention that we publish a quintennial magazine, The Columbia Political Review? Please take a moment to nominate the CPU for the Impact Award at http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sda/leadership/kingscrown.php
***************************************************************
(3)The Columbia Political Union is seeking an alumni coordinator to reach out to CU alumni who might be interested in the Union's activities. Time commitment is 1-2 hours/week with more work at the end and beginning of the year.
***************************************************************
(4)
The Columbia Political Union proudly presents
“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.”SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL Wednesday, March 12, 2003 One O'clock in the Afternoon Roone Arledge Cinema, Lerner Hall 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/)
(5)CUID Only - Seating is Limited ***************************************************************
The Columbia Political Union proudly presents
Claire Shipman joined ABCNEWS' Good Morning America as the show's senior national correspondent in May 2001. Shipman had been White House correspondent for NBC News since 1997. She regularly reported on presidential policy and politics for NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw and the Today show. In addition to her NBC duties, Shipman wrote a popular column for George magazine for two years. Read more about her at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00056.htmlInside the West Wing with CLAIRE SHIPMAN ABCNEWS’ Senior Correspondent Wednesday, March 26, 2003 Six O'Clock in the Evening Satow Room, Fifth Floor of Lerner Hall This is the first in a series of speakers talking about life in the West Wing. The speakers come from various posts covering, working in, and working against the White House.
CUID only Seating is limited
(6)***************************************************************
The Columbia Political Union proudly presents
This is the second in a series of speakers talking about life in the West Wing. The speakers come from various posts covering, working in, and working against the White House.Inside the West Wing with JOE LOCKHEART Former White House Press Secretary under President Clinton Monday April 7, 2003 Seven O'Clock in the Evening Satow Room, Fifth Floor of Lerner Hall
CUID only Seating is limited
(7)***************************************************************
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FORUM & GENERAL BODY MEETING
Come to the College Democrats General Body Meeting this Sunday to hear about the campaigns of Democratic presidential contenders. Who should be the Democratic candidate in 2004? Hear from all the campaigns about why their candidate should be the nominee in 2004. Edwards, Dean, Kerry, Gephardt, Sharpton, Kucinich, Moseley-Braun, or Lieberman? Maybe Wesley Clark or Gary Hart…Sunday, March 2, 2003 Seven O’Clock in the Evening Lerner E569 Information about on-campus and off-campus involvement, as well as possible internships and volunteer opportunities will be provided.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
(8)*************************************************************** The Claremont Institute annually awards eight Publius Fellowships to collegiate upperclassmen and recent graduates. Fellows will attend an intensive series of seminars on American political thought and political journalism in Claremont, CA over the summer. Publius applications will become available in January, and will be due in late March. (The exact deadline will be stated on the application.) Applicants will be notified in mid-April. The three-week seminar will run from June 15 to July 5, 2003. Travel (up to $500), lodging, some meals, and a $1,500 honorarium are awarded. Further details about the program can be obtained at <http://www.claremont.org/projects/publius/index.html> (www.claremont.org) The web site will also have pdf files of the applications. The full announcement available at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00053.html
***************************************************************
(8)Edwards 2004 looking for Interns and Volunteers Sen John Edward D-NC is running for President and his campaign is looking for those in interning or volunteering! For more info, email Jimmy Dahroug: jd492@columbia.edu
***************************************************************
With best wishes, we remain,The Executive Committee of the Columbia Political Union, Samir Arora, General Manager Ishwara Glassman, Treasurer Ilana Golant, Events Coordinator Adam Kushner, Director of Publications Raj Bakhru, Webmaster Brian Wagner, Communications Coordinator (Mariya Konovalova, Secretary) ---------------------------------------- |