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...urge me to take this project on because they thought there was the opportunity for lots of learning in policy terms,” he said. Thomas H. Sander, executive director of The Saguaro Seminar: Civic Engagement in America, a Kennedy School program to identify ways to strengthen America’s civil connectedness, said that although civic involvement is thought to be greater in Britain, the program’s findings may prove otherwise. Differences in religiosity and immigration patterns have not yet been studied in depth, he said. “Certainly Britain is far more secular than...
...actress Barbara Streisand, according to information provided by IOP communications director Esten Perez. Kennedy’s speech was followed by an interview with Judy Woodruff, former host of CNN’s “Inside Politics.” Shaheen said the event was meant to strengthen the IOP as much as to celebrate it. “Part of what we’re trying to do with the 40th anniversary is not just to recognize what’s happened over the last forty years and all of the exciting people who have been here...
Google is seeking growth and security, betting that the coterie of new colleagues on its team will strengthen its ability to live up to its $123 billion stock-market valuation. "Partnerships had not been a core part of the way we were running the company," says Google CEO Eric Schmidt. "When you're a small company, you have to do everything yourself. As you get more established, you realize you'll never get everything done by yourself...
...University President Lawrence H. Summers.The committee suggested a plan to offer an African American studies major within five years. For the past 37 years, Princeton has offered students the option of an African American studies certificate—not a full major. Appiah said the committee is looking to strengthen the certificate program and not simply abandon it in favor of the major. And while five years and six faculty members may seem too far in the future for many Princeton hopefuls, Appiah insists that it is “better to build up faculty to support the major rather...
...diplomatic effort to engage moderate leaders across the region, to help the Palestinians reform their security services, and support Israeli and Palestinian leaders in their efforts to come together to resolve their differences. Prime Minister Blair has indicated that his country will work with partners in Europe to help strengthen the governing institutions of the Palestinian administration. We welcome his initiative. Countries like Saudi Arabia and Jordan and Egypt have made clear they're willing to contribute the diplomatic and financial assistance necessary to help these efforts succeed. I'm optimistic that by supporting the forces of democracy and moderation...