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Entries from November 2009

One Heck of a Weekend!

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments

What a weekend for the IAA!  UPMUNC 2009 was absolutely spectacular, and I want to thank and congratulate each and every IAA member that took part for their dedication and enthusiasm.  I also want to pay tribute to the UPMUNC Secretariat and ASGs, who ensured that everything went flawlessly and that we all had a [...]

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Tags: President's Corner

GBM Recap: It’s Almost UPMUNC Time!

November 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Countdown to UPMUNC (PPT)
NEWS FROM THE IAA
1. UPMUNC Updates
2. Conference Excuse Letters, Hotel Rooms, Schedule, Logistics
3. IAA Mentorship Program
4. Alumni Homecoming event
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1. UPMUNC Updates
UPMUNC is [...]

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Tags: Uncategorized

So Much to do, so little time!

November 4th, 2009 · No Comments

I love the IAA.
What a few weeks it has been for our amazing club.  Having attended three more Intercol trips and having a healthy mix of newcomers and old-timers winning awards, the IAA has also been active on campus.  From the wonderfully educational and relaxing Senior Wine tour to the Halloween Hayride special event [...]

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Tags: President's Corner

Ban Ki Croons: Drones Latest Source of Conflict between UN and US

November 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Yet again, the United States is battling the UN over human rights issues. This time, the concern is the use of drones on the Afghan border.
Human rights watchdog Phillip Alston has been investigating drone attacks and has found evidence that the United States is not taking proper precautions to avoid civilian casualties. Although the drone [...]

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Tags: Ban Ki Croons

Jay Raghavan (President) | Eric Lemor (Vice President) | Adam Behrens (Secretary) | Manfred Collado (Intercol) | Payal Sobti (Special Events)