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CPU > Newsletter > 2002-2003 > 3/26/03 CPU NewsletterMarch 26, 2003CPU: Claire Shipman postponed; many more events this week! Welcome back from break and to the final quarter of the year!In this update from the Columbia Political Union for the week of March 23, 2003: CPU EVENTS 1. Event with ABCNEWS’ Claire Shipman postponed 2. Inside the White House: Fmr. White House press sec. Joe Lockhart (4/7) 3. Civic youth engagement: Karenna Gore Schiff and more (4/9) OTHER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. Info on CPU elections and candidate information session 5. CU graduate school panels (this week) 6. A message on student aid from Exec. VP Emily Lloyd 7. Anti-war walkout at noon (Today!) 8. CU faculty teach-in on the war at 6pm (Today!) 9. College Republicans elections (4/2) 10. Dr. John Lott on The Bias Against Guns (3/27) 11. NFL Quarterback Don McPherson on relationship violence on campuses (3/27) 12. David Brock: Blinded by the Right book talk (3/27) 13. March on DC in support of affirmative action (4/1)
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(1)As you might imagine, the current state of world affairs has affected our Spring speaker series. An inevitable downside of bringing to campus those people who make and break the news is having to cancel events featuring these fantastic speakers when their other commitments demand their attention. Thus, ABCNEWS senior correspondent Claire Shipman will not be able to make it tonight, but we hope to reschedule the event to later in April. In addition, our plans to host Kasey Pipes, Associate Director of the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives (i.e. Karl Rove’s deputy) have been postponed indefinitely.
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The Columbia Political Union proudly presents
This is the first in a series of speakers talking about life inside the West Wing of the White House. 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 LOCKHART 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.
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The Columbia Political Union and The Century Foundation present
followed by a panel discussion featuringCIVIC YOUTH ENGAGEMENT with keynote speaker Karenna Gore Schiff (Law ’00) Andy Gabor, Rock the Vote NYC Basil Smikle, Office of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Kevin Mattson, author of Engaging Youth: Combating the Apathy of Young Americans Toward Politics
Wednesday, April 9, 2003
(4)Six thirty in the evening Room 477, Lerner Hall *************************************************************** Elections for the next Executive Committee of the Columbia Political Union will be held on the evening of April 22, 2003, with the exact time to be determined. Those interested in running for CPU offices are invited to come to an informational session at 9:30pm on Monday, March 31, in W502 of Lerner Hall. Also, candidates may wish to familiarize themselves with the election procedures in the CPU Constitution at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cpu/constitution.pdf. Those wishing to familiarize themselves with the workings of the Executive Committee are invited to read the minutes of Committee meetings on the bulletin board at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/.
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The Senate Student Caucus Presents
Come hear Columbia grad students and alumni talk about their undergrad and grad experiences. Ask all your questions. Get all the inside information from the students themselves.****** LIFE OF A GRAD STUDENT ***** ***Grad Panel Series*** 7 Nights, 9 Schools starting this week!!! The full schedule and details are available at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00087.html
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A letter from Emily Lloyd
“Dear Student Aid officers and Student Leaders:Executive Vice President for Government and Community Affairs “As you know, New York State is facing massive deficits for the coming year. Although there are many positive aspects of the Governor's budget for research universities, the budget proposal contains major reductions in student aid. The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU), of which Columbia is a member, has created an online advocacy program to allow you to send, quickly and easily, an email to legislators and the Governor to support higher education programs. “Simply go to http://www.cicu.org/support_now.php to support student aid or stop by 302 Low Library to get a postcard to send to legislators.” For the full text of the letter, please visit https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00088.html
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The Columbia Anti-War Coalition invites you to
(8)Walk-out of classes and speak-out at the sundial against the War on Iraq Today at noon ***************************************************************
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FACULTY TEACH-IN ON
Topics include: War With Iraq; Civil Liberties at Home; the Presidency; America and the Middle East; Bush Doctrine; Pre-Emption; Media and the War; and more.IRAQ, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE WORLD Wednesday, March 26 Low Library Rotunda 6 to 11 PM FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
6:00 PM
Jean COHEN * Ira KATZNELSON * Michael RATNER * Anders STEPHANSON * George FLETCHER * Brigitte NACOS
7:00 PM
Hamid DABASHI * Zainab BAHRANI * Marc VAN DE MIEROOP * Alan BRINKLEY * Kimberle CRENSHAW * Bruce ROBBINS
8:00 PM
Roger NORMAND * Barbara FIELDS * Yehouda SHENHAV * Gary SICK * Rosalind MORRIS * Larry RASMUSSEN
9:00 PM
Brinkley MESSICK * George SALIBA * Todd GITLIN * Victoria DE GRAZIA * Jack SNYDER * Elizabeth BLACKMAR
10:00 PM
Charles ARMSTRONG * Eric FONER * Patricia WILLIAMS * Robert PAXTON * Gerald NEUMAN * Brian BARRY
More information: bcc14@columbia.edu
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The Columbia Law School Chapter of the Federalist Society is proud to present
He will be discussing his latest book, The Bias Against Guns: Why Almost Everything You've Heard About Gun Control is Wrong.Dr. John R. Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime
Thursday, March 27, 2003
(11)Noon Room 104 of Jerome Greene Hall, Columbia Law School Lunch will be served ***************************************************************
Columbia Men Against Violence
(12)and The Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Education present NFL Quarterback Don McPherson speaks on relationship violence on college campuses Thursday March 27, 2003 Five thirty in the afternoon Lerner Cinema Come Late, Come Early -- Bring all your friends! Co-Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon, The Department of Physical Education and Intercollegiate Athletics, The Student Governing Board, The Rape Crisis Anti-Violence Support Center, SGA, ALICE!, The Panhellenic Council, The Black Student Organization, Take Back the Night, and the Intercultural Resource Center ***************************************************************
DL21C invites you to
More info at https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/bboard/cpu_bboard/msg00098.html"The Truth Behind the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" featuring David Brock author of “Blinded by the Right” Thursday, March 27, 2003 Seven o'clock in the evening The Edgar M. Bronfman Center 7 East 10th Street (B/W 5TH Ave and University Place)
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(13)On April 1st, hundreds of thousands of high school and college students will be marching on Washington to support affirmative action. To register for a seat on a bus to DC, please visit the Columbia Ivy Student Affirmative Action Coalition website at www.geocities.com/isaac_lion/signup.htm. First come first serve. Please remember seats are limited. If you have any questions, please contact Vernon Beckford at veb15@columbia.edu
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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 B. Kushner, Director of Publications Raj Bakhru, Webmaster Brian Wagner, Communications Coordinator (Mariya Konovalova, Secretary) ---------------------------------------- |