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CGI U security to have limited effect on campus

Despite the number of important figures and out-of-town delegates arriving at Washington University this weekend for the Clinton Global Initiative University conference, the campus will not see noticeable security differences or road restrictions.

| Senior News Editor

CGI U opening plenary session tickets limited

Unable to get sufficient students to sign up for its Gateway STEM High School service project, Washington University decided to bribe volunteers with tickets to Friday’s opening plenary session for Clinton Global Initiative University. Not all students, though, said they knew about the incentive when they signed up.

Sophomore trio reaches CGI U semifinals

What began as a conversation between freshman floormates could soon become the recipient of a donation from the Clinton Global Initiative.

| Editor-In-Chief

Clinton, Career Center collaborate for CGI U intern search

As an additional benefit of hosting this year’s Clinton Global Initiative University Conference, CGI U organizers have announced that Clinton and his representatives will be individually assessing and selecting students to intern with the organization over the summer. The internships will be unpaid but include benefits.

Beth Blauer | Titillated PoliSci major

Campus commits to climate: $30 million campaign targets reduction of carbon footprint

Washington University announced a new $30 million Commitment to Action in sustainability initiatives at its annual Faces of Hope event that featured students chosen to participate in Clinton Global Initiative University.

| News Editor

Colbert among names to speak at CGI U

Stephen Colbert will be one of more than a dozen celebrities and academics converging at Washington University in less than one month for the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting.

| Editor in Chief

Stephen Colbert named among celebrities coming to CGI U

Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert, Chelsea Clinton and Friends actor Matthew Perry are among a number of celebrities coming to Clinton Global Initiative University next month, CGI U’s website announced Tuesday. […]

CGI U: Doing good for the sake of meeting an ex-president

From April 5-7, Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) will be held on Wash. U.’s Danforth campus.

CGI U announces Khan, Dorsey as speakers

The lineup of speakers for the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) conference is beginning to take shape. CGI U and Washington University announced Salman Khan, the developer of online education resource Khan Academy, and Jack Dorsey, the founder of the social media site Twitter, as two speakers for the event.

CGI U spurs new projects

Students may not have thought of applying to a national public service conference in previous years, but the recent announcement that Bill Clinton will be promoting student engagement on campus in April is beginning to have a visible impact.

Jae Lee | Contributing Reporter

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