Howie Perlman
Eagle Staff Writer
Articles by Howie Perlman
Governor of Delaware Jack Markell speaks at AU
April 14, 2010
Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., said there are numerous vulnerable Republican-held governor seats, and Democrats may win in November’s gubernatorial elections at a Monday event.
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff discuss veteran issues at KPU event
April 14, 2010
Three former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gens. Hugh Shelton, Richard Myers and Peter Pace, came together for the first time on stage Monday night at a Kennedy Political Union event.
Satirical pundit, Martin Eisenstadt, awards ‘Harding’ prize for apologies
April 11, 2010
Martin Eisenstadt, a satirical character who has claimed to be a political pundit and an adviser to John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, made yet another appearance on the political scene Thursday night at a Kennedy Political Union event.
Congresswoman thanks young Democrats
Praises turnout in '08 election
March 21, 2010
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., complimented young Americans for their role in the 2008 General Election at a College Democrats-sponsored event Thursday night.
JFK Adviser Ted Sorensen recalls AU commencement speeches
March 17, 2010
Ted Sorensen, a former speechwriter for and adviser to President John F. Kennedy, reflected on Kennedy’s presidency and the art of speechwriting Tuesday night.
Sorensen spoke in the Mary Graydon Center University Club at a College Democrats event co-sponsored by the Student Government and the AUCC.
Former Lehman Brothers Vice President explains failure
February 28, 2010
A former vice president of Lehman Brothers said the inadequacy of the financial services firm’s Board of Directors to handle contemporary economic conditions was a significant factor in the firm’s downfall.
Strategist emphasizes importance of social media for organizations
February 24, 2010
Frank Chi, a political communications strategist who worked for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, suggested ways organizations can more effectively use social media to advance their causes at a Feb. 22 meeting of AU’s chapter of the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network.
New campus organization stands for political cartoonists’ rights
February 10, 2010
Cartoonist Rights Network International, an organization that supports political cartoonists around the world who are at risk because of their work, established its first collegiate chapter at AU on Feb. 3 during a Kennedy Political Union event.
NASA astronaut discusses privatized space missions
January 31, 2010
The federal government is taking steps towards relinquishing control it has traditionally held over manned spaceflights, according to Paul Lockhart, a NASA astronaut who flew two missions to the International Space Station.
Simplified FAFSA cuts questions
Smaller form gets mixed reviews
January 24, 2010
Filling out the infamous Free Application for Federal Student Aid became a little easier this year, thanks to the U.S. Department of Education.
Panel at WCL reviews Obama’s first year
January 24, 2010
A year after President Barack Obama’s inauguration, he is struggling to cope with populist backlash and vigorous Republican opposition, according to panelists at a recent discussion at AU.
Hirzy: EPA drags feet on flouride
Department ‘scared witless’ says AU prof.
October 28, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency ignores the dangers of fluoride in drinking water, according to Dr. Bill Hirzy, the chair of AU’s Chemistry Department.
Steele, Ford Jr. argue health care
Both spoke on need for policy reform
October 25, 2009
The Kennedy Political Union hosted the chairmen of both political parties to a debate on health care reform Saturday night. Michael Steele and Harold Ford Jr. discussed the main bill under consideration in the House of Representatives that proposes national health care reform.
Ex-marine talks of military duty
September 13, 2009
Former reconnaissance Marine Sergeant Rudy Reyes discussed ways people can draw upon their inner potential to improve themselves at a Sept. 9 Kennedy Political Union event. Reyes, who served two tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, shared with AU students his belief that by improving one’s mind and body, a person can set a good example for others to emulate.
KPU kicks off year with Capitol Steps performance
August 26, 2009
The Kennedy Political Union hosted the Capitol Steps comedy group Sunday to kick off this year’s lecture series.
Grever’s SG victory reaffirmed
December 2, 2007
The Undergraduate Senate reaffirmed the validity of Paul Grever’s vice presidential victory in the Nov. 19 special election, despite the wishes of some senators to pass a resolution condemning his win because of allegations he violated campaign rules.
The senate was not able to confirm or reject the results of the election as it was able to do in previous terms because of a change in the senate’s bylaws, said Senate Speaker Caitlin Hodgkins.
