CPU Newsletter

September 14, 2005

CPU EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Meet and Greet* (TONIGHT, 8PM, Lerner Piano Lounge); 2) Open deputy positions; 3) CPR article pitches deadline

CPU EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. CPU Meet and Greet (Part II) (TONIGHT, 8PM, Lerner Piano Lounge)

2. Descriptions of open deputy positions

3. CHANGE OF DEADLINE: CPR article pitches (Saturday, 09/17, 5PM)
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1. The CPU Presents: CPU Meet and Greet (Part II)

Date: TONIGHT, Wednesday, 09/14
Time: 8PM
Location: Lerner Piano Lounge, 2nd Floor, Alfred Lerner Hall

Description: The CPU Executive Board invites you to our second Meet
and Greet of the semester. Find out more about the CPU and our
plans for the coming year, speak with and ask questions of the
current Executive Board, and learn how to apply for our open deputy
positions. Pizza and drinks will be served.

(Can't make this Meet and Greet? Don't worry - just email the
Executive Board at cpu@columbia.edu to express interest or ask
questions.)
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2. 2. Get involved! Become a deputy today! (UPDATED)

The CPU invites all interested members to apply for our open deputy
positions. Deputies will assist the Executive Board in all aspects
of CPU programming. It's a great way to get involved - especially
if you're interested in someday joining the Executive Board.

Please find below a brief description of the open deputy positions.
Our Executive Board members will be on hand at the Meet and Greet to
answer your questions and provide more details. See you there!

REMINDERS/CLARIFICATIONS:

- If you attended the first Meet and Greet but have not yet
received an application, please contact the relevant E-Board member
immediately. Contact information is listed below.

- If you're coming to the second Meet and Greet, you'll be able to
join our second round of applications. So don't worry - you'll
have plenty of time to apply.

- Due to the overwhelming response, the Executive Board is
considering expanding the number of available deputy positions.

A. Events Coordinator: The Events Coordinator is seeking five
(5) deputies for Fall 2005. Several deputies will be placed in
charge of our new speaking series. All deputies will assist the
Events Coordinator with tasks including, but not limited to:
drafting and sending invitations to potential speakers; organizing
expert panels and debates; corresponding with invitees' offices and
advance staff; working with Columbia administrators to plan event
logistics; and various other aspects of event staging. Deputies
will have the opportunity to meet and work closely with our
distinguished guests. (For more information, please contact Wei Wei
Hsing at fwh2101@columbia.edu.)

B. Director of Communications: The Director of Communications
is seeking two (2) deputies for Fall 2005. Responsibilities will
include but are not limited to: working with on- and off-campus
print and television media, conducting outreach to community
groups, publicizing events, and handling all activities related to
the public image of the Columbia Political Union. Deputies
should also expect to work to establish contacts and build our
presence within the graduate schools and the larger city-wide
political community. Furthermore, deputies will be responsible for
helping to create and distribute press releases for all CPU events,
which will be issued in conjunction with our weekly flyering and
leafleting activities. (For more information, please contact Geoff
Aung at gra2001@columbia.edu.)

C. Editor-in-Chief, Columbia Political Review: The CPR
Editor-in-Chief is seeking four (4) deputies for Fall 2005 - two
Deputy Art Editors (DAE), and two Deputy Design Editors (DDE).
DAEs will work with the Art Editor to commission and design
illustrations for the magazine to prepare them for publication.
DAEs will be responsible for assigning artists to specific articles
and, when applicable, helping them to design the illustrations and
images. Deputies will also be expected to prepare art work for
publication. The DDEs will work with the Design Editor to prepare
the magazine for printing. This will involve laying out articles
and editing illustrations and advertisements. While experience
with Quark is preferred, general enthusiasm is all you need to be
considered for the job. (For more information, please contact Matt
Christiansen at mrc2104@columbia.edu.)

D. Treasurer: The Treasurer is seeking four to five (4-5)
deputies for Fall 2005. Responsibilities will include some or all
of the following: researching and drafting grant applications;
corresponding with professors, city organizations, and financial
institutions to solicit donations for the CPU fundraiser, to be
held in late fall; and managing the CPU budget. In addition, as our
Treasurer plans to study abroad in the spring semester, deputies
will be eligible for election to the Treasurer position upon her
departure. (For more information, please contact Melody Malekan at
mm2449@columbia.edu.)

E. Director of Publications: The Publisher is seeking 2-3 new
deputies for Fall 2005. Responsibilities will include, but are not
limited to: researching and writing issue updates, to be distributed
on campus; researching and writing a voter's guide for the upcoming
New York City elections. In addition, Publishing deputies will
have the opportunity to report on political events throughout New
York City, with articles to be published weekly on the CPU website.
(For more information, please contact Jason Bello at
jrb2118@columbia.edu.)

F. Events Committee - Leadership Summit: The General Manager is
seeking members interested in helping to organize a city-wide
political leadership conference, to be held in the spring. Whether
plans go forward will depend on the response from our membership.
(For more information, please contact David Kim at
djk2103@columbia.edu.)

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3. CHANGE OF DEADLINE: CPR article pitches

CPR article pitches are now due on Saturday, 09/17, at 5PM. Anyone
who is interested in pitching an article should email Matt
Christiansen (mrc2104@columbia.edu) for a submission form. Please
submit completed pitch forms to cpureview@columbia.edu. Please
also direct questions or concerns to cpureview@columbia.edu.

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