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CPU > Newsletter > 2005-2006 > 4/9/06 CPU NewsletterApril 9, 2006CPU EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. "The Jihad Industry: Deconstructing Fundamentalist Politics in South Asia" - Waleed Ziad (Monday, 04/17) 2. CCSC Executive Board Endorsement: Open Columbia CPU CO-SPONSORED EVENTS 3. "Are Cops Racist? How the War Against the Police Harms Black Americans" - Heather MacDonald, Manhattan Institute Scholar (Wednesday, 04/12) 4. "For a Better New York" - KT McFarland, Republican Senate Candidate (Monday, 04/24) [NEW DATE] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. A CPU Event: "The Jihad Industry: Deconstructing Fundamentalist Politics in South Asia" - Waleed Ziad Date: Monday, 04/17 Description: WALEED ZIAD is a student of political history, currently writing a bookon the ideology and history of Deobandi militancy in South Asia. His articles on Near East political history have appeared in the NY Times, International Herald Tribune, and major Pakistani dailies. Mr. Ziad graduated from Yale University, with a degree in Near Eastern studies and Economic Development. He currently works as an economic consultant based in Montreal, Quebec. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CCSC Executive Board Endorsement: Open Columbia *Having met with both groups running for the CCSC Executive Board, the Executive Committee of The Columbia Political Union announces its endorsement of the Open Columbia party.* Our endorsement is limited to consideration of which candidates can best serve the interests of the CPU as a student group, and is based on the presentations made by both groups at our most recent Executive Committee meeting. In addition to answering our follow-up questions thoughtfully and ably, Open Columbia delivered a cogent, concise, and well-planned presentation. Their answers demonstrated a clear understanding of the activities, interests, and goals of our organization. We were also impressed by their program for improvement at the administrative level, which is backed by a strong history of leadership in extracurricular life and student government. Most importantly, Open Columbia made clear their commitment to aiding student groups, including the CPU, in our efforts to enhance and expand our on-campus activities. The CPU Executive Committee is committed to constantly improving the programming that we offer to our membership, and warmly welcomes the support that Open Columbia has pledged. Ultimately, while both groups delivered excellent presentations, the CPU Executive Committee believes that Open Columbia is better suited to serve our organization and our membership. We hereby endorse Open Columbia for the 2006-07 CCSC Executive Board. Open Columbia: **Students may vote between 9am-7pm on Monday, 04/11 and Tuesday, 04/12.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. CPU Co-sponsored Event: "Are Cops Racist? How the War Against the Police Harms Black Americans" - Heather MacDonald, Manhattan Institute Scholar Date: Wednesday, 04/12 Description: Come hear Manhattan Institute Scholar, National Review contributor and City Journal Editor HEATHER MACDONALD speak on one of her most recent and popular books: Are Cops Racist? How the War Against the Police Harms Black Americans. Sponsored by: the College Conservatives, with the College Republicans and The Columbia Political Union. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CPU Co-sponsored Event: "For A Better New York" - KT McFarland, Republican Senate Candidate Date: Monday, 04/24 Description: KT MCFARLAND is running for Senate in New York against Hillary Clinton. She will be speaking about her experience in the Department of Defense, her unique views about terrorism and national defense, and her upcoming election. Ms. McFarland served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs during the Reagan administration and was personally charged by President Reagan to maintain public support for the defense buildup. As the highest ranking civilian woman in the Defense Department, she helped draft President Reagan's Star Wars speech and all other Department of Defense communications. Before her time at the Department of Defense, Ms. McFarland was an advisor to the Ford and Nixon administrations and worked with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. She is also an expert in nuclear strategy. Ms. McFarland received a BA in Chinese Studies from George Washington University, a BA in Politics from Oxford, and a MA in Philosophy and Economics from Oxford. Ms. McFarland will be taking questions from the audience after her remarks. Sponsored by: the College Republicans and The Columbia Political Union
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