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Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles Reports Edward Said Meeting

Under the heading "Lecture Stirs Anger, UCLA talk by ardent advocate of Arab cause draws heated reactions" the online Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles presents its take on Edward Said's talk in Royce Hall.

 
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Al-Ahram Weekly Reports Edward Said's UCLA Lecture

Prominent Cairo online weekly offers extensive account of February 20 Burkle Forum.

 
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U.S. Needs Partnership with Africa to Stop Spread of AIDS, Former Zambian President Kaunda Tells UCLA Meeting

Kenneth Kaunda, founding president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991, made an impassioned call for international solidarity against the "scourge of HIV/AIDS" February 27.

 

Russian Entrepreneurs Train in Business in Los Angeles

Ten entrepreneurs from Vladivostok include consultations at UCLA's Anderson School in their itinerary.

 
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Historic Gathering of Southeast Asian Language Teachers at UCLA

The largest group of U.S.-based teachers of Southeast Asian languages met at UCLA January 30-February 1, 2003, to improve their teaching skills and to develop new materials.

 
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1,800 Fill Royce Hall for Edward Said Talk on Palestinian Rights

Columbia University scholar and Palestinian activist Edward Said says Israeli occupation is brutal. Charges widespread violations of Palestinian human rights.

 
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Distinguished Chinese Political Activists Discuss Constitutionalism & Political Reform

Noted "neo-Liberals" ponder the choices facing China

 

South African Legislators Meet with UCLA Urban Planning Specialist in Public Transportation Study

Six members of the Standing Committee on Public Transport, Roads and Works for the Republic of South Africa's key province hold discussions at UCLA February 10 during national fact-finding tour.

 
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Special Opportunity to View Rare and Classic Chinese Martial Arts Films

Bright, new archival prints and new subtitles afford viewers the chance to enjoy some of the most influential films.

 
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New Leftist Government in Brazil Faces Multiple Challenges

The inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president of Brazil on New Year’s Day, 2003, signaled an unprecedented personal journey from abject poverty to the presidency of Brazil. In a seminar on the implications, prospects, and possibilities of the new Lula presidency, a panel of experts discussed Brazilian politics, social movements, and the inner workings of the Workers' Party.

 
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Bush Administration Demands Higher Standard for North Korea than for Itself

Mark Caprio tells UCLA audience that both parties failed to live up to the 1994 agreement between North Korea and the United States.

 
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Top Japanese Journalist Weighs His Country's Uncertain Future

Yoichi Funabashi, chief diplomatic correspondent of the prestigious Asahi Shimbun, points to resistance to reform among his country's leaders, need to reassess Japanese identity.

 
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Higher Education in Hong Kong under "One Country, Two Systems"

Poon Chung-kwong, President of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, on his institution's growing ties with the mainland.

 

Opponents of Human Trafficking from Transcaucasia Tour U.S. to Share Information

Government officials from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia visit UCLA as part of training mission to stop the new human slavery.

 
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Former Premier Says Reelection of Democratic Progressive Party will Consolidate Democracy in Taiwan

Chun-hsiung Chang, Secretary-General of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, meets UCLA Chancellor Carnesale during campus visit.

 
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New Distance Learning Initiative for Foreign Languages at UCLA

New Distance Learning Technology links students at UC campuses who want to learn less commonly taught languages.

 
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Hungarian Ambassador Discusses Transatlantic Relations and Iraq

The Honorable András Simonyi, Hungarian Ambassador to the United States, addressed UCLA faculty and students at a luncheon meeting at the UCLA Faculty Center hosted by the Center for European and Eurasian Studies on February 7, 2003.

 
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What the Israeli Elections Mean

Center-right coalition likely in aftermath of elections, peace settlement with the Palestinians not so impossible as many think.

 
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War on Terrorism Looks Too Much Like a War on Islam, Arab Scholar Warns

Washington should limit war on terrorism to campaign against al-Qaeda, Abdulkader Sinno tells UCLA audience.

 
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International Conference on Local Governance in India and China Just Completed

The UCLA Center for Chinese Studies co-sponsored a major international conference on Local Governance in India and China: Rural Development and Social Change, held in Calcutta

 

President of National University of Singapore Meets with Chancellor Carnesale

Association of Pacific Rim Universities representatives also tour UCLA's film and television facilities.

 
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Reception Honors Famed Photographer Peter Magubane

Peter Magubane, probably South Africa's best known photographer, honored by reception at the African-American Museum. Will meet with UCLA students.

 
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Former President Clinton Attends Launch of UCLA International Institute

Bill Clinton, Warren Christopher, Gareth Evans address policy roundtable at November 21 gathering to announce new initiatives of the UCLA International Institute.

 
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The Battle for the Global Entertainment Industry: Japan's Growing Strength in Digital Culture

Japan is quietly developing a powerhouse of related technologies in the entertainment industry that will give the Americans a run for their money.

 
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Why Do Germany and the US View Iraq Differently?

On January 14, 2003, The Center for European and Eurasian Studies hosted a lecture by Harald Müller, Professor of International Relations at the Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt. Professor Müller offered a frank assessment of German Foreign Policy and the Iraqi Issue.

 

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