Clinton Global Initiative Expanding to Universities in March, 2008
by Kenny Luna, North Babylon, NY on 01.24.08
With all the madness leading up to the Democratic Primary down in South Carolina I’m not quite sure how President Clinton found the time to announce the expansion of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to college campuses through CGI U. But it turns out that his folks are hard at work building a presence in colleges and universities throughout the country by bringing students, academics, and social, political and cultural leaders together to discuss ways to bring about global change on issues like climate change and world poverty.
The Inaugural Meeting of CGI U will take place March 14-16, 2008, at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. And students who wish to get involved can apply online through CGI U. With no cost to attend and some travel assistance available, it’s probably a great way to network, make some new friends, and brainstorm some great new ways to challenge the conventional thinking on some of the world’s most pressing issues.
In fact, the whole idea is to mirror the annual meetings held each year in New York City, where people at the highest levels in business and politics get together to do the same. After all, what better way to change the world than to start by joining with others who have the same goal in mind?
See also:: The TH Interviews with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Will Steger, Legendary Polar Explorer
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Why can't he stick to charity, rather than going around doing his wifes dirty work? Its undignified.
Clinton's phony rhetoric sure could fill a lot of hot air balloons thereby reducing greenhouses by huge percetage points
I didn't have any major problems with the Clintons until the last couple months. Sorry, but this "CGI U" absolutely reeks of opportunism and greenwashing to score political points by 'appearing to do good.' It just looks like it's a whole lot of talk, no substance. Gee, I wonder how/why they found the time.
Kucinich is out now, no thanks to the media completely minimizing/silencing him. And Gravel isn't close. They both would've done wonders.
I like Edwards a lot, but everything I've learned of Obama is impressive. Obama's got some serious class & integrity and a logical plan that will actually go somewhere and move the US forward. There was a time, months ago, when I would've voted for Hillary. Now, it's like everything is a joke with the Clintons. They really don't deserve more time in the President's office. If Democrats cave into nominating Clinton, McCain's support will skyrocket and he will become the president.
bill is looking a little rough these days...
Obama supports coal liqufication. That's probably the worst thing for the environment that anybody's proposing.
Bill's climate initiative is actually doing great things. He was the keynote speaker at Greenbuild (the annual US Green Building Council conference) this year, and he was truly inspiring. He really set the tone for the week, and reminded us all of why we're working to green the building industry. He's brilliant.