2008 Woodie Awards
Clinton comes home
Katie Andriulli and Brendan Faughnan
Issue date: 2/12/03 Section: News
by Katie Andriulli and Brendan Faughnan
On Feb. 10, Georgetown hosted “A Conversation: Issues that Impact Young Adults,” an all-day program of symposiums, workshops and speeches organized by the William J. Clinton Foundation in partnership with Advocates for Youth, BET Public Affairs, City Year, College Summit, Latin American Youth Center and Youth Vote. The event drew many participants from the D.C. area and other parts of the country where Clinton’s Americorps youth volunteerism organization operates. Although the line-up of the day featured a panel of prestigious and notable guest speakers and a keynote address by Clinton himself, the event was not heavily publicized as the majority of audience members were invited as part of the Clinton Foundation program.
The panel discussion and introduction to the day’s events was held in the morning, and featured short speeches by actor Don Cheadle, record mogul and founder of the Hip Hop Action Network Russell Simmons, President and CEO of Timberland Jeff Swartz and newly-elected congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). Each participant gave their own unique perspective on the importance of persevering in the face of adversity, and stressed the value of giving back to the community. “I am excited about the potential this event holds which comes from President Clinton’s belief in youth and the belief that we can make the world a better place,” Cheadle remarked. Aside from his day job in Hollywood, Cheadle also works closely with College Summit, an organization that helps underprivileged students realize their potential through a college education. After listening to the speakers, the audience of participants then broke off into small discussion groups with various panelists addressing issues affecting young people such as health, voting and civic involvement, criminal justice, and education.
The day’s event’s concluded later that afternoon as the groups reconvened in Gaston Hall to hear from the man himself, former President Bill Clinton. The room was filled with Clinton Foundation participants as well as former Clinton co-workers such Madeline Albright and former EPA administrator Carol Browner, members of the press and a multitude of Georgetown students eagerly listening from the balcony section. The audience was still filing into their seats as Clinton, President Jack DeGioia, and the leaders of the Symposium took the stage. The Symposium leaders then presented the results of their groups’ discussions, outlining their ideas, concerns, and suggestions for the improvement of the well-being of the youth in America.
On Feb. 10, Georgetown hosted “A Conversation: Issues that Impact Young Adults,” an all-day program of symposiums, workshops and speeches organized by the William J. Clinton Foundation in partnership with Advocates for Youth, BET Public Affairs, City Year, College Summit, Latin American Youth Center and Youth Vote. The event drew many participants from the D.C. area and other parts of the country where Clinton’s Americorps youth volunteerism organization operates. Although the line-up of the day featured a panel of prestigious and notable guest speakers and a keynote address by Clinton himself, the event was not heavily publicized as the majority of audience members were invited as part of the Clinton Foundation program.
The panel discussion and introduction to the day’s events was held in the morning, and featured short speeches by actor Don Cheadle, record mogul and founder of the Hip Hop Action Network Russell Simmons, President and CEO of Timberland Jeff Swartz and newly-elected congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). Each participant gave their own unique perspective on the importance of persevering in the face of adversity, and stressed the value of giving back to the community. “I am excited about the potential this event holds which comes from President Clinton’s belief in youth and the belief that we can make the world a better place,” Cheadle remarked. Aside from his day job in Hollywood, Cheadle also works closely with College Summit, an organization that helps underprivileged students realize their potential through a college education. After listening to the speakers, the audience of participants then broke off into small discussion groups with various panelists addressing issues affecting young people such as health, voting and civic involvement, criminal justice, and education.
The day’s event’s concluded later that afternoon as the groups reconvened in Gaston Hall to hear from the man himself, former President Bill Clinton. The room was filled with Clinton Foundation participants as well as former Clinton co-workers such Madeline Albright and former EPA administrator Carol Browner, members of the press and a multitude of Georgetown students eagerly listening from the balcony section. The audience was still filing into their seats as Clinton, President Jack DeGioia, and the leaders of the Symposium took the stage. The Symposium leaders then presented the results of their groups’ discussions, outlining their ideas, concerns, and suggestions for the improvement of the well-being of the youth in America.