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What’s Making News Beyond Campus? Samantha Finch News Editor
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WASHINGTON D.C., - A new report from the United Nations states that though Iran has “accelerated its uranium enrichment program,” American analysts still believe there is evidence to support the theory that Iran proceeded to build a nuclear bomb. Information gathered by American spy agencies is extremely consistent with intelligence findings from 2007. Additionally, the findings were reaffirmed in a 2010 National Intelligence Estimate. According to both former and current officials based on information gather formed the conclusion that Iran abandoned its nuclear weapon program many years ago. While many officials believe they are moving to toward that path but haven’t officially made the decision, some criticize the findings stating that Iran has made great efforts in the most difficult step in forming nuclear bombs by finding uranium. ROME, Italy - A Milan court threw out a bribery case against former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi last Saturday. The reason for throwing out the case has been stated to be the expiration of the statues of limitations and the continuous long run of seeming invincible to conviction. Berlusconi had been accused of bribing a tax lawyer to withhold his testimony. The trial began in March 2007, with both Berlusconi and his lawyers maintaining his innocence. The legal team of Berlusconi claims that the courts were pressing for his conviction – and called a plethora of hearings despite the possibility of Statute of Limitations coming into play. SANA, Yemen - Yemen’s first new President in more than 30 years was sworn into office last Saturday. The new president is now facing the challenging task of taking over a country with a struggling economy, violent separatist movements, and active members of al-Qaeda and Islamist Militants controlling large areas of land. The new President, Abed Rabu Mansour Hadi, is the former Vice President of the country. Yemenis are hopeful for a new start and new government after a year of antigovernment protest. HAITI - Facing another setback, Haiti’s Prime Minister Garry Conille resigned after an increase in tension between himself and President Michel Martelly. Haiti, still recovering from the January 2010 earthquake, has been suffering from political troubles. Conille served only four months in office and was Martelly’s third choice - the only choice accepted by the Parliament. Diplomats are now urging Martelly and Parliament to move quickly for the country needs to work on fixing the damage of the country not only physically, but politically and economically as well.
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
Community Meeting Wrap-up
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tending the hours of the computer resource center during finals was achieved last semester and will continue for this semester. The closure of the cafeteria on Presidents’ Day was a concern from one student, who didn’t feel that students were notified enough about it. The resident district manager for Chartwells, Toby Chenette, stated there were notifications around the cafeteria within the Kessel Student Center. Chenette asked if sending blast emails to students would be helpful, and was recommended by Dean for Students Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo to utilize SA Vice President of Programming Crystal Norwood’s weekly Events and Announcements email as a way to communicate with the Pace community. On the topic of blast emails, Pace President Stephen J. Friedman asked students in attendance, “How many students here open blast emails?” The response was met with a Photo by Samantha Finch/The Pace Chronicle Interim Provost Harriet Feldman (left) and Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative majority of students in attendance raising their hands. Friedman then Officer William McGrath at the Community Meeting. bathrooms. According to Link Officer Thomas Hull stated stu- way which is open for students asked how many don’t open the there is still “some black spots,” dents could use the Pace Informa- to join by contacting Turner at emails, which was met with no response; Friedman returned the although not believed to be mold, tion Center, formerly known as Kayla.D.Turner@pace.edu. but it will be taken care of during the University Switchboard, by “There have been issues with microphone back to Weishaus. Security was another main spring break. dialing 311 for any questions. the elevators in Miller and LienOrganizations structure was Senior Vice President and hard, that was mentioned at the discussion for students, includquestioned by Turner, stating Chief Administrative Officer last meeting, and during this up- ing junior nursing student Desma there are students who are un- William McGrath commented coming spring break, we’ll be Roberts who had her iPad stolen aware of who to contact and many on follow-ups of the previous doing maintenance which will from Mortola, and asked if camtimes students are redirected to Community Meeting. In regards hopefully significantly reduce the eras could be installed in the lipeople they don’t know. Vice to transportation, a transporta- number of problems on those,” brary. University Security DirecPresident and Chief Information tion committee has been under- said McGrath, adding that extor Vincent Beatty stated that a proposal has been underway for cameras in the library, especially if Mortola does become 24 hours. Interim Provost Harriet Feldman followed up on the 24-hour library situation, and stated that it’s still in discussions and if it’s affordable. Returning to security, students commented on entrance three being open during the weekdays and the potential hazard it may be for the Pace community, another student commented on how entrance three security guards question some Pace students as they drive through the gate despite having a parking decal. Beatty defended the situation with entrance three on weekdays, and stated that security guards should not stop cars with the Pace parking decal unless there are other passengers in the vehicle. Other concerns included the cost of food for Chartwells and the cost of education materials despite students paying $50,000 in tuition.
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Photo by Michael Oleaga/The Pace Chronicle Rio+20 Challenge Student Coordinator Noelle Randrianarivony displays the Challenge Board in her office in Choate. development and what affects us environmentally, socially, and economically worldwide,” said Randrianarivony “The are several preparatory meetings and events taking place all over the world and in the United Nations leading up to the actual conference in June. It’s an exciting and unique opportunity for Pace and the participating students to be able to take part in growth and development negotiations along with the rest of the world. It’s definitely
going to be memorable and I really encourage students to take part in the conference. It’s a moment you can look back to and embrace when you see the world changing 10 years from now.” The students have been involved with the planning of the conference since late January. Graduate student in the Masters in Public Administration program Maricruz Retana is another student coordinator for the Rio+20 Challenge and is respon-
sible for outreach and research for the conference. “Through this event I hope students and the university as a whole understand the importance of sustainable development,” said Retana. “Sustainable development affects every part of our economy, society, and culture. Through the Rio+20 Challenge we are not only introducing these important issues to Pace but also are encouraging students and faculty/staff to be engaged in it and
make an impact.” With a goal of 150 students from different schools across the area, Julian and student coordinators, Pace will host Rio+20 with intention to change the world, one town at a time. For more information on the Rio+20 Challenge, visit www. tinyurl.com/rio20challenge, or contact Dr. Julian at gjulian@ pace.edu.