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CPU > Newsletter > 2002-2003 > 3/4/03 CPU NewsletterMarch 4, 2003CPU: Debate on affirmative action on Thurs In this update from the Columbia Political Union for the week of March 2, 2003:ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. New issue of the Columbia Political Review available 2. CPR Editorial Board elections filing deadline approaching 3. CPU election date announced 4. CPU seeks an Alumni Outreach Coordinator EVENTS 5. Debate on Affirmative Action in Higher Education (Thurs!) 6. Senator George J. Mitchell (3/12) 7. Inside the White House: ABCNEWS’ Claire Shipman (3/26) 8. Inside the White House: Fmr. White House press sec. Joe Lockheart (4/7) FELLOWSHIPS 9. The Century Foundation
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(1)The Columbia Political Review has just released its March issue, the largest ever, featuring stories on states' budget crises, abortion rights, farm subsidies, arms sales, candidates for the Supreme Court, and many other hot-button issues. Check the Lerner ramps or your Lerner mailbox for a hardcopy. You can also find the issue online at:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cpu/cpr
(2)*************************************************************** Are you interested in running for a position on the Columbia Political Review? The filing deadline is just a week away! Check out these documents or email CPR Editor Adam B. Kushner (abk37) with questions. http://cpr.adambkushner.com/Jobs.doc http://cpr.adambkushner.com/Process.doc http://cpr.adambkushner.com/Intent.doc
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(3)The Governing Board of the Columbia Political Union will meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, to elect the Third Executive Committee. Although it seems like this announcement comes far in advance, interested candidates may wish to learn more about the operations of the CPU now and are welcome to contact Samir (sa395).
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(4)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.
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The American Constitution Society, The Black Law Students Association,
FeaturingThe Columbia Political Union & The Federalist Society proudly present A DEBATE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION Thursday, March 6, 2003 Six O’clock in the evening 101 Jerome Greene, Columbia Law School Professor John O. McGinnis, Northwestern University Law School and Elise C. Boddie, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be served
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The Columbia Political Union, Model Congress,
“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.”and the College Democrats proudly present 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/)
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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 inside the White House, working for the President or for the news media.
CUID only. Seating is limited
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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 inside the White House, working for the President or for the news media.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
(9)*************************************************************** The Century Institute Summer Program(http://www.centuryinstitute.org) is now accepting Applications for its June 29-July 13, 2003 Program. Undergraduates from all disciplines with an interest in public policy and civic engagement completing their sophomore or junior year in the spring semester of 2003 are encouraged to apply. http://www.centuryinstitute.org/Summer_Program/Application.html The Century Foundation, formerly the Twentieth Century Fund, a research foundation that undertakes timely and critical analyses of major economic, political, and social institutions and issues. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, TCF was founded in 1919 and endowed by Edward A. Filene.
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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) ---------------------------------------- |