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ACUNS MEETS IN NEW YORK AND MOVES TO WATERLOO James Sutterlin The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) held its annual meeting from 12- 14 June 2003 in New York City. The theme of the meeting was A World Free of Fear, and plenary sessions dealt with various aspects of this broad subject. Ambassador William J. vanden Heuvel recalled that freedom from fear was one of the four freedoms defined by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as objectives for which the Allies fought in World War II and which underlay the founding of the United Nations. The well-attended meeting was highlighted by a public conversation with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan conducted by Barbara Crossette, the former New York Times UN Bureau Chief at the New York. The Secretary General responded frankly to questions on US/UN relations, the war in Iraq, events in Liberia, and efforts being made by the UN to meet global economic development and health care challenges. Nico Schrijver, former ACUNS Board chair, delivered the annual John Holmes Memorial Lecture on The Use of Force Under the UN Charter: Restrictions and Loopholes. The keynote dinner speaker was the Honorable William (Bill) Graham, the Canadian minister of foreign affairs and international trade. The minister’s remarks clearly presaged the welcome that ACUNS will receive in its new headquarters in Canada. Having moved from Yale on 1 July, 2003, ACUNS is now happily ensconced on the campus of Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. ACUNS also enjoys the support of the University of Waterloo and the Center for International Governance Innovation, both of which are close neighbors of Wilfred Laurier. Waterloo is located just 45 minutes by car from Toronto’s International Airport. With the change in location, ACUNS acquired a new staff. Alistair Edgar, a professor at Wilfred Laurier University, is the new executive director. John Allison, who teaches both at Wilfred Laurier and the University of Waterloo, will be in charge of outreach, while Katherine Sage Hayes will be responsible for program development. While the cast and locale have changed, the policy objectives of ACUNS remain the same. ACUNS, Wilfred Laurier University, 75 University Avenue, West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3C5 (acuns@wlu.ca; www.acuns.wlu.ca) ❃ ❃ ❃ APPLICATION DEADLINES Comprehensive Examination 1 October 2004, 11 February 2005 Graduation: 1 October 2004 (January Degree), 7 February 2005 (May Degree) 11
INTERNSHIPS THE OFFICE FOR COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS Agnieszka Godos While participating in the United Nations Program at Long Island University, it is really advisable to apply for an internship at the United Nations Headquarters or at other organizations affiliated with the UN. Just think about the possibility of meeting people from all over the world, working with a professional international staff, participating in conferences and briefings, attending Security Council open meetings, and having access to a rich source of information (very helpful in finding material for your courses)! After three days of introduction to the “UN family” you will begin working in your department, where your supervisors will explain your responsibilities and areas of work. Most often your tasks will include doing research, writing reports, taking notes during conferences, searching databases or working on a specific project. During my internship at the Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Department of Policy Development and Studies Section, I did a lot of research on internally displaced persons and their current situations in the countries where OCHA was conducting relief efforts. I also worked on the project of preparing National Policy for IDPs in Uganda. Besides, I had a chance to participate in a few inspiring meetings and conferences, e.g. Security Council meetings on counter-terrorism, a conference on introducing methods of telecommunication in Afghanistan, and a conference under the theme, Afghan Women Today: Realities and Opportunities. Afterwards, I wrote summaries or reports and submitted them to my supervisor. As I remember, every task was in a way interesting and absorbing. On the whole, the internship was really challenging. I can assure you that it was a great and unforgettable experience; especially when at the end you had the feeling of having made a contribution. A year has already passed, but I feel like I finished my internship yesterday. It will give you memories forever, not only of the place but also of the people you met and worked with. At the end of the internship all the interns gather for a picture and short meeting with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, with a traditional handshake. I was sad to see it all come to a close. The internship not only gives you practical training, but it also can provide a rich social life as well. To obtain an application form for an internship with the United Nations in New York City, you may download www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/intern.htm. 12
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