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University of Austin (UATX), Launches Debate Society, the Austin Union

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Montag, März 4, 2024
SXSW, Fellow, OEL, New York Law School, Individual, UATX, Constitutional law, Government, American Civil Liberties Union, Debate, University, Importance, Constitution, Union, Oxford Union, History, Economics, ACLU, Environment, Education, Democracy, Management

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the University of Austin (UATX), America's newest university dedicated to the fearless pursuit of truth and fostering an environment of intellectual freedom and pluralism, announced the launch of the Austin Union, a debate society. To honor the commencement, the University is hosting an event on Saturday, March 9th, during SXSW, featuring special guest Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. alongside former ACLU head Nadine Strossen.

Key Points: 
  • The Austin Union Manifesto declares: "No mind can grow without some sort of resistance.
  • Hagye says, "I was inspired by the storied Oxford Union, which I experienced during my studies at Oxford a few years ago.
  • "It's our goal that over time, the Austin Union will -- like Oxford's -- become a fully student-run organization," Hagye added.
  • The Austin Union audience can expect a respectful appreciation of opposing views, with enough disagreement to spur continuing discussion of decisions of great importance to all Americans."

The Kennedy Forum Founder and Former U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Addresses World Health Organization During European Engagements Swing

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Dienstag, Juni 27, 2023
Suicide prevention, United Nations, Education, First lady, Mental health, DSM-IV codes, Oxford Union, Bell Trade Act, Parliament, Student, Oxford, United, Suicide, United Kingdom, Faculty, WHO, Conference, SNF, World Health Organization, U.N, Nursing

Congressman and Founder of The Kennedy Forum Patrick J. Kennedy delivered video remarks to the World Health Organization (WHO) this week at their Fourth Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours ( FADAB ).

Key Points: 
  • Congressman and Founder of The Kennedy Forum Patrick J. Kennedy delivered video remarks to the World Health Organization (WHO) this week at their Fourth Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours ( FADAB ).
  • The address comes during a swing of European engagements for former Congressman Kennedy with stops in the United Kingdom and Greece.
  • Before his remarks to the World Health Organization, Congressman Kennedy spoke to students, alumni, and faculty at the Oxford Union in the United Kingdom.
  • To date, The Kennedy Forum has largely worked within the United States to transform mental health and substance use systems.

The Kennedy Forum Founder and Former U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Addresses World Health Organization During European Engagements Swing

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Juni 27, 2023
Suicide prevention, United Nations, Education, First lady, Mental health, DSM-IV codes, Oxford Union, Bell Trade Act, Parliament, Student, Oxford, United, Suicide, United Kingdom, Faculty, WHO, Conference, SNF, World Health Organization, U.N, Nursing

Congressman and Founder of The Kennedy Forum Patrick J. Kennedy delivered video remarks to the World Health Organization (WHO) this week at their Fourth Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours ( FADAB ).

Key Points: 
  • Congressman and Founder of The Kennedy Forum Patrick J. Kennedy delivered video remarks to the World Health Organization (WHO) this week at their Fourth Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours ( FADAB ).
  • The address comes during a swing of European engagements for former Congressman Kennedy with stops in the United Kingdom and Greece.
  • Before his remarks to the World Health Organization, Congressman Kennedy spoke to students, alumni, and faculty at the Oxford Union in the United Kingdom.
  • To date, The Kennedy Forum has largely worked within the United States to transform mental health and substance use systems.

FII 6th Edition closes with more than $9 billion worth of investments

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Freitag, Oktober 28, 2022
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The FII Institute signed an agreement with Oxford Union which will provide members of the union with key data and information produced by the FII Institute and its partners.

Key Points: 
  • The FII Institute signed an agreement with Oxford Union which will provide members of the union with key data and information produced by the FII Institute and its partners.
  • The agreement was signed by the FII Institute's Head of THINK, Safiye Kucukkaraca, and Oxford Union's Chair of Development Board, Michael Li.
  • CEO of the FII Institute, Richard Attias, said, "We are so proud of the FII conference this year.
  • We look forward to welcoming our community next year at FII from 24-26 October 2023, which will be accessible only to FII members."

FII 6th Edition closes with more than $9 billion worth of investments

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Freitag, Oktober 28, 2022
ESG, Sustainability, South African Futures Exchange, Oxford Union, Policy, Future Investment Initiative, Artificial intelligence, Microprocessor, Intelligence, Robotics, Arm, Climate change, Technology, Culture, Health care, FII, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Social, THINK, Investment, Education, Solution, Renewable energy, Metaverse

The FII Institute signed an agreement with Oxford Union which will provide members of the union with key data and information produced by the FII Institute and its partners.

Key Points: 
  • The FII Institute signed an agreement with Oxford Union which will provide members of the union with key data and information produced by the FII Institute and its partners.
  • The agreement was signed by the FII Institute's Head of THINK, Safiye Kucukkaraca, and Oxford Union's Chair of Development Board, Michael Li.
  • CEO of the FII Institute, Richard Attias, said, "We are so proud of the FII conference this year.
  • We look forward to welcoming our community next year at FII from 24-26 October 2023, which will be accessible only to FII members."

"Dream Big, Never Give Up," Anil Agarwal exhorts students at Oxford Union

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Montag, Juni 13, 2022
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Speaking at the forum, Anil Agarwal said,"Growing up, I only knew two words in English, 'yes', and 'no'.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking at the forum, Anil Agarwal said,"Growing up, I only knew two words in English, 'yes', and 'no'.
  • I would use the Oxford Dictionary to translate words from Hindi to English, and never got the opportunity to study at a university.
  • Post the interaction, Ms Anvee Bhutani, President of Oxford Student Union said, "It was lovely meeting the Vedanta Chairman, to hear his personal story in his own words and also challenge him in classic Oxford Union fashion."
  • Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pledged to give 75 percent of his wealth towards philanthropy and social good.

Stagwell (STGW) Chairman and CEO Mark Penn to Headline Prestigious Oxford Union Debate on the Future of the Metaverse

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Dienstag, Juni 7, 2022
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NEW YORK and OXFORD, England, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will join The Oxford Union , the world's most prestigious debating society, to debate the promises and pitfalls of the metaverse.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and OXFORD, England, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will join The Oxford Union , the world's most prestigious debating society, to debate the promises and pitfalls of the metaverse.
  • Stagwell invites press to attend the debate at 8:30 p.m. GMT+1 on Thursday, June 16; details to RSVP are below.
  • Stagwell Chairman & CEO Mark Penn to debate at The Oxford Union on the topic, "This House Would Live in the Metaverse."
  • Penn will argue on behalf of the metaverse as a platform that can transform how brands relate and market to consumers.