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- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:06:54 -0800
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Date: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Subject: White House Office of Public Engagement Weekly Update
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White House Office of Public Engagement Weekly Update
Good morning,
The White House Office of Public Engagement is proud to announce the first ever Campus “Champions of Change” Challenge. The Challenge invites college and university students from across the country to demonstrate how their student led project is improving their campus community and helping America Win the Future. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 9, 2011. The Challenge finalists, in addition to a concluding event in spring 2012, will be highlighted by mtvU and MTV Act.
President Obama has continued stress that We Can’t Wait for Congress to take action. The President illustrated this point by announcing a series of actions last week to streamline government processes and support economic growth. He signed an Executive Order that will lead to earlier FDA notification of any impending shortages for certain prescription drugs. Early notification can help prevent a shortage from becoming a crisis by allowing hospitals, doctors and manufacturers time to take action to ensure medications remain available for patients. The White House also highlighted what a jobs act looks like and published an interactive map that details specifics of the Act.
Last Tuesday, President Obama announced the establishment of Fort Monroe National Monument -- a historic fort in Virginia’s Tidewater region that played an integral role in the history of slavery, the Civil War, and the U.S. military -- as the 396th unit of the National Park System. Secretary of the Interior Salazar followed this event with a live web chat, where he answered questions about how conservation and outdoor recreation initiatives are strong engines for our nation’s economy.
Thursday, the President traveled to France for a meeting of the G20 -- a gathering of 20 nations that represent the world's most important industrialized economies. In addition to working sessions with the full assembly of leaders, the President also held bilateral talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
And finally, over Halloween weekend, the White House opened its doors to local elementary school students and military families, who came in costume to trick-or-treat with the President and First Lady. Children left with goodie bags filled with a cookie, White House M&M's and dried fruit mix.
Have a great week!
Blog Highlights
Ensuring Israel's Qualitative Military Edge
November 4, 2011
On Friday, Andrew Shapiro, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the State Department delivered remarks at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. In case you missed it, take a look at his speech here.
First Lady Michelle Obama Honors Youth in the Arts
November 2, 2011
First Lady Michelle Obama honored organizations from across the country that are committed to providing enriching arts and humanities programs for young people. These organizations, recipients of the President’s Council on Arts and the Humanities Youth Award, work both in and out of schools to encourage young people to experience every facet of the arts, from dance and theater to media arts and music composition.
By the Numbers: 44 Million
November 3, 2011
Companies less than five years old created 44 million new jobs over the last three decades. In fact, these firms accounted for all net new jobs created in the United States during that time. Huge Fortune 500 companies like Apple, FedEx, and Boeing all began as startups from entrepreneurs with big ideas.
By the Numbers: 650 Percent
By the Numbers: 4
American Jobs Act By the Numbers: $1.1 Billion
American Jobs Act By the Numbers: 9
Excess Property Gets New Life, Creates Jobs
November 1, 2011
Recently, the U.S. General Services Administration joined with New York City officials for the groundbreaking of a project that will transform a former Navy supply warehouse in Brooklyn, built in 1918, into a small business incubator. Once completed, no longer will the nine-story structure represent a vacant excess federal building. It will soon be a hub of activity as approximately 400 construction workers prepare the structure for manufacturing businesses that are anticipated to provide 1,300 permanent jobs in the planned state of the art industrial center.
Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month
November 1, 2011
President Obama proclaimed that this November is National Entrepreneurship Month, a time when “we celebrate the remarkable and everyday successes of our entrepreneurs and innovators, and we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring our economy remains the engine and the envy of the world.” Starting this year, the White House Startup America initiative has accelerated the success of high-growth entrepreneurs by unlocking access to capital, cutting red tape, and expanding mentorship opportunities, complemented by major private sector commitments. The President’s American Jobs Act will go even further, allowing entrepreneurs to raise capital in innovative ways and using unemployment insurance to turn job-seekers into job-creators.
Get Involved
For more information about ways to get involved now, check out the Office of Public Engagement’s blog, which is updated daily with upcoming engagement opportunities. Take some time browse our Engage webpage, or email for more information. Also check out Serve.gov for opportunities to personalize your long-term service.
For the latest updates, follow Jon Carson, the Director of the Office of Public Engagement on Twitter: JonCarson44.
Know someone who is an everyday hero, demonstrating commitment to improving their own communities, their country, or their fellow citizens? Nominate them to be a Champion of Change.
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- White House Campus “Champions of Change” Challen ge, Chad Sniffen, 11/07/2011
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