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

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/

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!

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).

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.

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.

Date: Monday 9th February
Time: 4.30 – 6.30pm
Venue: Ramsden Room, St Catharine’s College
Dress code: International dress

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by UNESCO’s General 
Conference in November 1999. It has been observed every year since February 
2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Join CUUNA for a fun and informative afternoon – uncover the mysteries of 

languages foreign to you and discover the amazing powers of your own mother 
tongue! Here is a sneaky peek into the exciting programme for the afternoon:

4.40 – 4.55 Short presentation on languages
4.55 – 5.10 Fun game 
5.10 – 5.20 Film clip
5.20 – 5.30 Language in use – social implications 
5.30 – 5.45 Learn some Mandarin Chinese
5.45 – 6.00 How much do you know about Luxembourgish?
6.00 – 6.15 Poems and songs about ‘love’ ❤
6.15 – 6.30 Quiz on languages, with prize!

A wide selection of international food and drinks will also be provided. 
FREE entry, no need to book in advance. This is an event that’s not to be 
missed, so put on your national dress, and bring your friends!