The Binghamton College Democrats began in 1994 after the reformation of the College Democrats of America program. They have served as the liberal and Democratic group on the Binghamton University campus since then.
History
In 1992, Vice President Al Gore re instituted the College Democrats of America program. At Binghamton University the program was started immediately. By 2004, the BU college Democrats had become a major force on campus. Energized by the campaign, they mobilized one of the largest voter registration and Get out the vote drives in the schools history. Although the Democrats lost, many Democrats were elected due to their efforts. In 2005 the College Democrats were rewarded for their hard efforts by winning the Mary Richardson award which is given to the best student group at Binghamton University.
Currently
Currently the Binghamton College Democrats are a powerful group. They have two members on the New York State College Democrats board.
They successfully worked to elect Congressman Michael Arcuri and have worked to elect State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. Further they worked to turn the Broome county legislator to the Democrats.
The Binghamton College Democrats have also hosted numerous speakers, including Assemblywomen Donna Lupardo, Broome County District Attorney Gerald Mollen, State Supreme court nominee Molly Fitzgerald, Don Cierco, and Richard Rich, as well as Binghamton City Judge Mary Ann Lehman.
Activities
Typical activities include inviting guest speakers (often elected officials or party activists), arranging for members of the club to work on campaigns, and organizing students for letter-writing campaigns or phone banks. They also organize voter registration drives.
Their Work culminated in a huge 200 + person debate between them and the College Republicans.
Awards
The culmination of their work came in 2004 when the Binghamton College Democrats won the Mary Richardson award for best student group at Binghamton University.
The BU College Democrats have also been named the best political group for numerous years since their inception. Other awards include best political e-board leader and best non e-board member in a political organization.
On total the Binghamton College Democrats have won over 20 awards for their work in the past 10 years.
Current E Board
*President Dan Levin
*Vice President Sari Frank
*Treasurer Sergio Mojica
*Secretary Josephine Chu
*Publicity and events Coordinators Jon Stockman and David Lewandowski
*State Southern Tier Regional Chair David Lewandowski
*State Legislative Director Brian Young
History
In 1992, Vice President Al Gore re instituted the College Democrats of America program. At Binghamton University the program was started immediately. By 2004, the BU college Democrats had become a major force on campus. Energized by the campaign, they mobilized one of the largest voter registration and Get out the vote drives in the schools history. Although the Democrats lost, many Democrats were elected due to their efforts. In 2005 the College Democrats were rewarded for their hard efforts by winning the Mary Richardson award which is given to the best student group at Binghamton University.
Currently
Currently the Binghamton College Democrats are a powerful group. They have two members on the New York State College Democrats board.
They successfully worked to elect Congressman Michael Arcuri and have worked to elect State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. Further they worked to turn the Broome county legislator to the Democrats.
The Binghamton College Democrats have also hosted numerous speakers, including Assemblywomen Donna Lupardo, Broome County District Attorney Gerald Mollen, State Supreme court nominee Molly Fitzgerald, Don Cierco, and Richard Rich, as well as Binghamton City Judge Mary Ann Lehman.
Activities
Typical activities include inviting guest speakers (often elected officials or party activists), arranging for members of the club to work on campaigns, and organizing students for letter-writing campaigns or phone banks. They also organize voter registration drives.
Their Work culminated in a huge 200 + person debate between them and the College Republicans.
Awards
The culmination of their work came in 2004 when the Binghamton College Democrats won the Mary Richardson award for best student group at Binghamton University.
The BU College Democrats have also been named the best political group for numerous years since their inception. Other awards include best political e-board leader and best non e-board member in a political organization.
On total the Binghamton College Democrats have won over 20 awards for their work in the past 10 years.
Current E Board
*President Dan Levin
*Vice President Sari Frank
*Treasurer Sergio Mojica
*Secretary Josephine Chu
*Publicity and events Coordinators Jon Stockman and David Lewandowski
*State Southern Tier Regional Chair David Lewandowski
*State Legislative Director Brian Young
The Columbia University College Democrats is the arm of the Democratic Party at Columbia University in the City of New York. The group is an official chapter of the College Democrats of New York and, by extension, the College Democrats of America and the Democratic National Committee. In 2006-2007, the Columbia University College Democrats were awarded the Chapter of the Year Award by the College Democrats of America.
Organization
The general body is served by an executive board, elected annually by the entire body of membership at the end of the Spring semester. The Activist Council is responsible for planning and leading an annual campaign trip during the November election season, an annual lobby trip, and other on- and off-campus public events. Additionally, several "Umbrella Groups" function semi-autonomously within the organization.
Leadership
Currently, the board consists of the following eleven positions:
*President: Josh Lipsky
*Vice President: Chris Daniels
*Treasurer: Stephen Cox
*Secretary: Isabel Broer
*Membership Director: Anna Brower
*Outreach Director: Kate Redburn
*Media Director: Jonathan Backer
*Speakers Coordinator: Nathan Morgante
*Alumni and Social Affairs Director: Kevin McKenna
*Freshman Representative: TBD Fall '07 (Freshmen rep. elections)
*Freshman Representative: TBD Fall '07 (Freshmen rep. elections)
The Activist Council is led by four Lead Activists:
*Cassie Spodak
*Juan Lamata
*Sarah Leonard
*Mara Richard
Major undertakings
The most notable undertaking of the CUCD during the past three years has been the annual campaign trip, begun in 2004 by Seth Flaxman and Elizabeth Brown. In that year, then-Representative Sherrod Brown sponsored a large group of students to work on the John Kerry presidential campaign in Lorain County, Ohio. The following year, the group traveled to Virginia to work on the successful gubernatorial bid of Tim Kaine. During the 2006 election, the group returned to Ohio to work on Sherrod Brown's successful senatorial campaign in Cuyahoga County.
CUCD will host the 2007 state convention of the College Democrats of New York from April 14-15, 2007. In addition to speakers and other programming, the convention is held to elect a new executive board for the state organization. The current president of CDNY, Josh Bolotsky, is a Columbia University student and past Public Affairs Director of CUCD.
External links and references
*Columbia University College Democrats
* Vielkind, Jimmy, "College Democrats Return to Ohio," Columbia Spectator, November 03, 2006.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?vU58qohVY8hc&featurePlayList&p02D5EE01230A23AA&index0 Promotional Video for 2007 Number the Lives campaign event]
Organization
The general body is served by an executive board, elected annually by the entire body of membership at the end of the Spring semester. The Activist Council is responsible for planning and leading an annual campaign trip during the November election season, an annual lobby trip, and other on- and off-campus public events. Additionally, several "Umbrella Groups" function semi-autonomously within the organization.
Leadership
Currently, the board consists of the following eleven positions:
*President: Josh Lipsky
*Vice President: Chris Daniels
*Treasurer: Stephen Cox
*Secretary: Isabel Broer
*Membership Director: Anna Brower
*Outreach Director: Kate Redburn
*Media Director: Jonathan Backer
*Speakers Coordinator: Nathan Morgante
*Alumni and Social Affairs Director: Kevin McKenna
*Freshman Representative: TBD Fall '07 (Freshmen rep. elections)
*Freshman Representative: TBD Fall '07 (Freshmen rep. elections)
The Activist Council is led by four Lead Activists:
*Cassie Spodak
*Juan Lamata
*Sarah Leonard
*Mara Richard
Major undertakings
The most notable undertaking of the CUCD during the past three years has been the annual campaign trip, begun in 2004 by Seth Flaxman and Elizabeth Brown. In that year, then-Representative Sherrod Brown sponsored a large group of students to work on the John Kerry presidential campaign in Lorain County, Ohio. The following year, the group traveled to Virginia to work on the successful gubernatorial bid of Tim Kaine. During the 2006 election, the group returned to Ohio to work on Sherrod Brown's successful senatorial campaign in Cuyahoga County.
CUCD will host the 2007 state convention of the College Democrats of New York from April 14-15, 2007. In addition to speakers and other programming, the convention is held to elect a new executive board for the state organization. The current president of CDNY, Josh Bolotsky, is a Columbia University student and past Public Affairs Director of CUCD.
External links and references
*Columbia University College Democrats
* Vielkind, Jimmy, "College Democrats Return to Ohio," Columbia Spectator, November 03, 2006.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?vU58qohVY8hc&featurePlayList&p02D5EE01230A23AA&index0 Promotional Video for 2007 Number the Lives campaign event]
An Englisch term that translates the term "Zustandsgebundene Kunst" that was invented by
Leo Navratil. To Navratil patients make only in the acute stage of their mental illness artistically relevant works, called Zustandsgebundene Kunst, state-bound art.
In the book "Art brut and Psychiatrie" of Leo Navratil, first edition 1999, it is used on page 196
to translate the term "Zustandsgebundene Kunst".
literature
"Art brut and Psychiatrie", Gugging 1946-1986, Author: Leo Navratil; Wien: Brandstätter 1999 ISBN 3-85447-876-3
Leo Navratil. To Navratil patients make only in the acute stage of their mental illness artistically relevant works, called Zustandsgebundene Kunst, state-bound art.
In the book "Art brut and Psychiatrie" of Leo Navratil, first edition 1999, it is used on page 196
to translate the term "Zustandsgebundene Kunst".
literature
"Art brut and Psychiatrie", Gugging 1946-1986, Author: Leo Navratil; Wien: Brandstätter 1999 ISBN 3-85447-876-3
Travel to Bandarban
Bandarban is a wonderful place to travel. Among 3 hill districts, Bandarban is most beautiful place. The hills are so green, the rivers are so blue. It is one of the best tourist destination in Bangladesh.
To see the brilliant beautiful nature, one must know how to get there. If you start from Dhaka, you can take bus or train or flight.
By Bus
There will be two part in the journey. First, Dhaka to Chittagong about 350km. By Shohag, Greenline, CityCom, Saudia, S.Alam, Hanif, Unique etc bus services. The cost will be Tk250-Tk600 depends on the AC or non-AC bus. Second, Chittagong to Bandarban about 50km. There are also bus service, but very ordinary. For special service, you have hire micro bus or car from the rental shop.
By Train
By Train Dhaka to Chittagong. Cost Tk.200 to Tk. 800. Depends on AC or non-AC. Chittagong to Bandarban by bus. They are local bus. For comfortable journey better to hire microbus or car. Cost around Tk.2500 for one day.
Getting in
There are several places to visit. Shoilo Propat, Chimbuk, Boga Lake, Keocradong etc. Have a guide from the nearest resort, Hillside Resort. They will guide you where to go, where to stay etc. There will be an amazing experience if you stay night at hillside resort. Its completely built with the nature itself. An ideal place for the nature lovers.
Information for the Trackers
Ideal place for the trainee mountain trackers.
Reference Link:
http://en. .org/wiki/Bandarban
Bandarban is a wonderful place to travel. Among 3 hill districts, Bandarban is most beautiful place. The hills are so green, the rivers are so blue. It is one of the best tourist destination in Bangladesh.
To see the brilliant beautiful nature, one must know how to get there. If you start from Dhaka, you can take bus or train or flight.
By Bus
There will be two part in the journey. First, Dhaka to Chittagong about 350km. By Shohag, Greenline, CityCom, Saudia, S.Alam, Hanif, Unique etc bus services. The cost will be Tk250-Tk600 depends on the AC or non-AC bus. Second, Chittagong to Bandarban about 50km. There are also bus service, but very ordinary. For special service, you have hire micro bus or car from the rental shop.
By Train
By Train Dhaka to Chittagong. Cost Tk.200 to Tk. 800. Depends on AC or non-AC. Chittagong to Bandarban by bus. They are local bus. For comfortable journey better to hire microbus or car. Cost around Tk.2500 for one day.
Getting in
There are several places to visit. Shoilo Propat, Chimbuk, Boga Lake, Keocradong etc. Have a guide from the nearest resort, Hillside Resort. They will guide you where to go, where to stay etc. There will be an amazing experience if you stay night at hillside resort. Its completely built with the nature itself. An ideal place for the nature lovers.
Information for the Trackers
Ideal place for the trainee mountain trackers.
Reference Link:
http://en. .org/wiki/Bandarban