This entire breakout of war in the Gaza region has spurred an interntational media frenzy in terms of Middle East coverage and public response. Riots, rallies, for and against both in Israel, Europe and overseas has erupted worldwide since the war began on december 28th the day i landed in Israel.
I have been sumerged in the Israeli Media Coverage delivering updates and tuned into by the masses 24/7 what is truly a news cyclone coverage. Sadly the way the conflict is depictedoverseas both by CNN and other worldwide sources in the U.S and elsewhere doesn't convey both sidesof thestory.
For once i am in israel truly hearing, living, and breathing what people here discuss and experience around the clock. I have attached a link to a washington Post article, that i found to be the only american coverage that i feel i have encountered in the last week that delivered coverage trully from the other perspective, often ommited from reporting to the rest of the world.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/01/AR2009010101780.html?hpid=opinionsbox1
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
War in Gaza
Of course after not having visited israel for ages, a day after i land for winter vacation 2008-2009 a few days shy of the new year- a new war breaks out in Gaza
when will this constant turmoil end? will there be peace not war for the future of the middle east region?
I want no more conflict!
NYU-AD 2009?
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to think the o-so-liberal New York University is going an opening a satellite campus in the United Arab Emirates....
perhaps not as extremist or rigid as other islamic societies but still in the heart of the muslim world, a pinical crossroads hailed as the "new state of progress" the beacon of new-age thinking & hope, i hope the academic institution of NYU really holds true to its values, and demands the highest state of excellence and deliverance, while carrying out relationships with the local community & government in the UAE.
As for myself i am a senior at NYU, the vice-president of the AJC NYU Society, and organized an NYU-AD focused event last year as a campus entrepreneur, that actually hosted Vice Chancellor Mariet westermann (as a follow-up to a former meeting with her and the society). It was held as a round table discussion with a representative from AJC to discuss the implications, and promote a dialogue between students, faculty & administrators to hold the university accountable and transparent about developments in the region. My goal was to see students opening up and being vocal/informed on campus after the announcement of the Abu Dhabi & NYU partnership.
To recap-The CEI (campus entrepreneur initiative) & AJC (american jewish committee) Society 2008 event overview:
"Jason Isaacson, who is AJC's Director of the Office of Government annd International Affairs based in DC will be joining us, accompanied by Mariet Westerman, to conduct an Abu Dhabi round-table discussion, and get more students involved and vocal in the developments. The dialogue will be hosted by the Campus Entrepreneur Initiative and NYU's AJC society members. The event will be held at Bronfman Center, first floor 5-6pm on Monday May 5th, open invitation to all!"
maybe this is a step forward in reforming education in the Arab world...?
it seems a bit ironic that the "violets" and the "all-inclusive, gay friendly campus of washington square park embedded in village cultures, is attempting to be replicated in a rather extreme islamic country
perhaps not as extremist or rigid as other islamic societies but still in the heart of the muslim world, a pinical crossroads hailed as the "new state of progress" the beacon of new-age thinking & hope, i hope the academic institution of NYU really holds true to its values, and demands the highest state of excellence and deliverance, while carrying out relationships with the local community & government in the UAE.
As for myself i am a senior at NYU, the vice-president of the AJC NYU Society, and organized an NYU-AD focused event last year as a campus entrepreneur, that actually hosted Vice Chancellor Mariet westermann (as a follow-up to a former meeting with her and the society). It was held as a round table discussion with a representative from AJC to discuss the implications, and promote a dialogue between students, faculty & administrators to hold the university accountable and transparent about developments in the region. My goal was to see students opening up and being vocal/informed on campus after the announcement of the Abu Dhabi & NYU partnership.
To recap-The CEI (campus entrepreneur initiative) & AJC (american jewish committee) Society 2008 event overview:
"Jason Isaacson, who is AJC's Director of the Office of Government annd International Affairs based in DC will be joining us, accompanied by Mariet Westerman, to conduct an Abu Dhabi round-table discussion, and get more students involved and vocal in the developments. The dialogue will be hosted by the Campus Entrepreneur Initiative and NYU's AJC society members. The event will be held at Bronfman Center, first floor 5-6pm on Monday May 5th, open invitation to all!"
I am all for unconvential, out-of-the-box thinking and approaches, i am an optimist, and firm believer in progress and new opportunities so i await to see the results, and the progression of this project- and shall i say welcoming "free" admittance of all students, event Israeli students!
I am a huge fan of John Sexton's vision, Hugs & leadership. Had the privledge to attend a Sexton student dinner at his penthouse as a sophomore, had him speak at the Shabbat for 2k8 i co-chaired last year, and had the honor of speaking in concession with him and David Harris at the AJC diplomatic luncheon at the Law School a few weeks ago. however, with all respect and trust in great leadership; accountability and follow-through is key, and i hold Sexton and NYU: the institution that i invested in for my undergraduate education, TO DELIVER. awaiting 2010....
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