CPU Newsletter

February 20, 2005

CPU EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CPU Event Series: NYC Mayoral Candidates

1. Anthony Weiner, Congressman, Candidate for Mayor (2/22)

2. Fernando Ferrer, Candidate for Mayor (3/28)

3. CPR Pitches Due (2/24)

4. CPR February/March Issue Preview (around campus starting 2/25)

5. Joe Trippi, Political Strategist/Campaign Manager (3/2)

6. Patch Adams, Founder of the Gesundheit! Institute (3/7)

OTHER EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

7. PSSA Post-Graduation Advising Event (2/22)

8. CU Pre-Law Society’s First Ever General Body Meeting (2/23)

9. PSSA Theory Series on China (2/25)

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CPU EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Columbia Political Union Presents the New York City Mayoral
Candidate Speaker Series:

In an effort to keep the Columbia community informed in the coming
election, the Columbia Political Union is endeavoring to bring all
the candidates for New York City Mayor to campus. Per University
rules, these lectures are not, however, official campaign stops.

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1. The Columbia Political Union Presents:

Congressman Anthony Weiner

Tuesday, 2/22 at 1:00 pm
Satow Room, Alfred Lerner Hall

Anthony Weiner has been a member of the United States House of
Representatives since 1999. He represents the New York City boroughs
of Queens and Brooklyn. Weiner was elected to Congress in 1999,
taking the seat vacated by Schumer when he was elected to the
Senate. As a Democratic Whip, Weiner is a leading spokesman for
Democrats across the nation.

** While not mandatory, a courtesy RSVP to djk2103@columbia.edu
or (212) 853-2273 would be appreciated.**

Congressman Weiner is currently a candidate in the New York City
mayoral race. This event is part of a series including Speaker
Miller, Fernando Ferrer, and others.

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2. The Columbia Political Union Presents:

Fernando Ferrer

Monday, 3/28 at 8:00 pm
Satow Room, Alfred Lerner Hall

Mr. Ferrer was Bronx Borough President for 14 years. After losing a
primary run-off for the Democratic nomination in the 2001 mayoral
race, Mr. Ferrer became president of the Drum Major Institute, a
progressive think-tank founded in 1961 to support the work of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Ferrer began his political career upon
being elected to the City Council at the age of 23.

Mr. Ferrer's appearance is part of the CPU's efforts to bring all
mayoral candidates to campus. Per University rules, these lectures
are not, however, official campaign stops.

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3. Columbia Political Review Article Pitches Due

by Thursday, 2/24 at 11:59 pm

To pitch an article, please answer the following questions in the
body of an email and send it to cpureview@columbia.edu.

At the top, include your name, ROLM or mobile phone number, email
address, school, and year. Then follow the guidelines below that
pertain to the type of article you want to write.

1. Describe up to three articles you are interested in writing for
CPR. Your description of each article idea should be fairly
detailed - about one paragraph in length - and include what sources
you would contact for the article. It should also include what your
opinion of the subject is, i.e. what exactly would you be arguing?

2. Are you interested in writing a book or movie review? If so,
what book or movie would you like to review? (It should be related
to politics, of course).

3. Are you interested in writing a personal essay? What about?

4. What is your previous journalism experience? (It's okay if you
have no previous experience).

5. Have you had any life or work experiences that uniquely qualify
you to write about a particular topic? If so, what? (Some examples
include growing up in a foreign country, working in the White
House, etc.)

If you aren't sure what to pitch, try checking out previous issues
of CPR online at
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cpu/cpr/issues/index.html for ideas.

Questions about how to pitch an article should be directed to
cpureview@columbia.edu.

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4. Columbia Political Review February/March Issue

The long-anticipated February/March issue of the CPR will be around
campus starting this Friday, February 25th!

Here’s a taste of what to expect:

David Singerman argues that American security policy is
fundamentally irrational, often doing nothing to protect us and
sometimes further endangering us.

M. Alper Bahadir explores two paths for an increasingly diverse
Europe: either embrace multiculturalism or demand strict
secularism.

Paul Sonne shows that Iran may soon have the bomb and asks, "What
would we do then?"

Matthew Christiansen delves into the nation of Georgia's dilemma:
stick close to Russia or risk straining those ties for stronger
western connections? The result could have consequences for other
former Soviet states.

Plus:

Caitlin Verrilli: "Making Love? Singapore Plays the Dating Game"
Susan Millenky: "Don't Step on the Crack: In Camden's Drug War,
Drugs Fight Back"
Diego Laserna: "Bolívar's Unexpected Aid: Bush Unites South
America-Against the North"
Justin Slaughter: "Cartoon in Crisis: Ex-Sponging Rumors of Deviant
Behavior"

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5. The Columbia Political Union Presents:

Joe Trippi

Wednesday, 3/2 at 7:00 pm
C555, Alfred Lerner Hall

In 2004, Joe Trippi was the National Campaign Manager for
Howard Dean's campaign. Trippi was born in California and began his
political career working on Edward Kennedy's presidential campaign
in 1980. As a campaign manager, Trippi managed the Iowa caucuses
and several other key states for the Mondale for President
campaign. In 1988, Trippi was the Deputy National Campaign Manager
for Richard Gephardt's presidential campaign. In 2004, he was the
National Campaign Manager for Howard Dean's campaign.

After his lecture, Mr. Trippi will conduct a book signing of his
most recent work, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy,
the Internet, and the Destruction of Everything.

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6. The Columbia Political Union Presents:

Patch Adams, Founder of the Gesundheit! Institute

Monday, 3/7 at 4:00 pm
Location TBA

Dr. Patch Adams, the real-life inspiration for the movie
of the same name and founder of the Gesundheit! Institute, will
lecture on current state of healthcare in America and discuss
possible avenues of reform.

The Gesundheit! Institute offers a novel approach to healthcare that
emphasizes holistic therapies, active community involvement, and the
important role of family and relatives in successful treatment
outcomes. The Gesundheit! Institute provides care to patients free
of charge.

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OTHER EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

7. Political Science Students Association: Post-Graduation Advising
Event

Tuesday, 2/22 at 8:30 pm
Wallach Lounge

KNOW WHERE YOU'RE HEADED AFTER GRADUATION??!?!

Come listen to Representatives from SIPA, Law, Business, Journalism
PoliSci, and the Scholars and Fellowships Office!!! Free Pizza!!!

www.columbia.edu/cu/pssa

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8. CU Pre-Law Society’s First Ever General Body Meeting

Wednesday, 2/23 at 8:00 pm
Room 516, Hamilton Hall

Have an interest in Law? Want to make a difference one day? Would
you like to get involved in a young organization that could be very
useful to you?

Swing by and check it out. Refreshments will be served.

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9. Political Science Students Association: Post-Graduation Advising
Event

Friday, 2/25 at 3:00 pm
Room 105, Jerome Greene Hall

Why is it important to know about China? -- Discussion of Human
Rights Issues in China and their compatibility with Neo-Confucian
theory/philosophy -- Free Pizza!!!

www.columbia.edu/cu/pssa

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