The New CUUNA Committee

The CUUNA Committee for 2010/2011 was elected one of the last days of Lent Term. They have now all come back after a rejuvenating holiday ready to take on the honourable task of carrying on the CUUNA torch. More will be heard from this bunch soon! From the left: Harry, Jade, Malte, Narjis, Martin, Susan and Ben. Sadly Nat could not join us for the photo due to academic philosophising.

Dear CUUNA members,

We are glad to announce the candidates running for a position for the CUUNA Committee this year. Their manifestos are attached for your reference.

President
  1. Narjis Khan (2nd Year PPS)
  – Narjis’s manifesto

Vice-President
  1. Malte Feldmann (2nd Year PPS)
  – Malte’s manifesto

General Secretary
  1. Harry Dadswell (2nd Year History)
  – Harry’s manifesto

Junior Treasurer
  1. Ben Taylor (2nd Year History)
  – Ben’s manifesto

Campaigns Officer
  1. Jade Chakowa (1st Year SPS)
  – Jade’s manifesto

  2. Susan Wang (3rd Year Medicine)
  – Susan’s Manifesto

Social Secretary
  1. Vincent Yeung (1st Year Theology)
  – Vincent’s manifesto

Publicity & Editor
  1. Nat Rudarakanchana (2nd Year Philosophy)
  – Nat’s manifesto

Webmaster
  UNCONTESTED

We cordially invite all of you to come cast your precious vote at the Annual General Meeeting.

Date: 10th March, 2010
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Venue: Queens’ Seminar Room, Emmanuel College

Please note that you will need to be a member to vote. Voting will be done by a Single-Transferable Vote (STV).

Date: 10th March, 2010
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Venue: Queens’ Seminar Room, Emmanuel College

It is time for the CUUNA AGM and Elections. All CUUNA members are encouraged to run for Executive Committee for the year 2010-2011 at the AGM. Please send a manifesto that includes an intro about yourself and why you are running for office. Details about each position and associated responsibilities can found here. The deadline for submitting your manifesto is March 2nd (Deadline is now EXTENDED to March 5th). Send your manifesto to be posted on our website to webmaster@cuuna.org

The Executive Committee positions are:
1. President
2. Vice-President
3. General Secretary
4. Junior Treasurer
5. Campaigns Officer
6. Publicity Officer & Editor
7. Web Officer

Date:  26th March, 2010
Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Jesus Lane Friends Meeting Room

Title: “Water in Africa”

Alan Bird is a hydrologist who advises on development projects that focus on water supply, flooding, and the supply of clean water in Africa and Bangladesh.

All welcome. Lunch £2.

CUUNA is planning an event to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), which is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. For more info visit: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Date: 26th February, 2010
Venue: Sidney Sussex College

CUUNA invites you to come and dine with fellow members at a formal dinner at Sidney Sussex College on Friday 26th February. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. The price is £7.15. If you would like to attend, please email your name and dietary requirements to nk338@cam.ac.uk by 9am on Friday 19th February. Email soon as there are limited places. Further details, including payment methods, to come after allocation of places. Hope to see you there!

Date: 26th February, 2010
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm (Lunch 12:30 pm)
Venue: Jesus Lane Friends Meeting Room

Prof. Simms is the Director of the Centre for International Studies at the Deptartment of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). His talk is entitled “Germany Since Reunification”. Lunch is being provided by the local UNA-UK chapter (£2).

Date: 17th February, 2010
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm
Venue: Harrod’s Room, Emmanuel College

Title: “From Aid to Assistance: building sustainable livelihoods or a liberal world order?”

Caroline Hurford, head of UN World Food Programme (WFP), London Office
Dr. Alastair Fraser, Lecturer in Politics and International Studies

Humanitarian agencies are increasingly moving into the field of international development, transforming their traditional aims of immediate relief provision to crisis victims. This means that relief programmes are integrated with long-term development goals such a building infrastructure, providing training, and creating functioning economies. Why are relief agencies expanding their mandate? Are they being co-opted by donor states into promoting capitalism and democracy abroad? Do the recipients have a say in the design of development agendas?

Free entry. All are welcome.

The latest issue for CUUNA Magazine is now out. This issue features a theme topic about refugees and internationally dispalced persons around the world, as well as articles about the work of UN. Please click here to download a copy.

Up to 10 summer internships are available to Cambridge undergraduates and recent graduates at international health organizations in Geneva. This will be an excellent opportunity to experience first-hand experience in international health works by the UN and other NGOs. The interns will be mentored throughout their internship by a group of Cambridge alumni living and working in Geneva.

Interested students should send their CV and cover letter to Cambridge University Careers Service by 28 Feb 2010. For more information about the internship, please see the information leaflet here.