We want to let you know about an exciting opportunity for college students, the Clinton Global Initiative University. This event challenges college students and universities to tackle global problems with practical, innovative solutions. It will be taking place from February 13-15th, 2009 at the University of Texas at Austin, but the final application deadline is December 12th, 2008.
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) is a non-partisan catalyst for action that brings together a community of global leaders from various backgrounds to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The Energy Action Coalition was featured at the 2008 CGI annual meeting in September and is excited to see the push to include the future (college youths) in their internationally acclaimed program.
Apply Now for CGI U 2009
- deadline is December 12, 2008 -
Space is filling up quickly for the second Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University being held at The University of Texas at Austin, February 13-15, 2009. Visit http://www.cgiu.org today to apply to attend CGI U 2009.
The 2009 meeting-hosted jointly by President Clinton and The University of Texas at Austin-will focus on issues related to education, energy & climate change, global health, peace & human rights, and poverty alleviation. All attendees are required to make a Commitment to Action-a concrete measure to make a difference within any of these five areas.
Attending CGI U is free, and travel assistance is available for those who qualify. The final application deadline is December 12, 2008. However, applications are being processed on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We hope to see you there!
