Sochi in the American Mirror

“Putin’s Olympics” are rightly criticized in the American press and by American politicians: the country is still grappling (poorly) with LGBT rights, the games benefit very few economically, public money and public property are channeled into private pockets, and politicians seem to be immersed in very large sums of money. Sound familiar? It should, and Russians might not be blamed for objecting to Western hypocrisy. This talk explores the global conversation about economic and social rights and considers whether there is a better way to conduct it.*

 *Description from the website.

A lecture by Yanni Kotsonis, Director of the Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia.  Co-sponsored by the NYU Arts and Science Office of the Dean.

 For more information and to register, visit the website here.

United Nations Youth Assembly

On July 11th and 12th, NYU will have the honor of sending 150 delegates to a youth assembly at the United Nations. The assembly will focus on skill building, advocacy training, and educating about the goal of having all children in school and learning by 2015. It will culminate with a speech from Malala Yousafzai, who will celebrate her 16th birthday during the conference. Malala was shot at point-blank range for promoting girls' education, and is now a prominent voice among the global push for education and women's rights.

Our delegates, comprised of current students and recent alumni, come from a variety of backgrounds and hold various interests; they truly encapsulate the diversity of the university, as well as the breadth of individuals taking interest in this issue.

All those individuals affiliated with NYU that are 25 and under are eligible to attend this exciting event. To RSVP, email Jason.Brillon@tufts.edu with you full name, age, and preferred email address.