Georgetown University （6do encyclopedia）

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Georgetown University is a private research university located in Washington D.C., United States. It was founded in 1789, making it the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher education in the country. Georgetown University is known for its world class academic programs, commitment to social justice and service, and its strong Catholic and Jesuit identity.

History

Georgetown University was established in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll, the first bishop and archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States. Inspired by the Enlightenment ideals of education and liberty, John Carroll sought to establish a Catholic institution of higher education that would rival the best universities in Europe and America. In 1815, Georgetown College (as it was then known) became the first Catholic university in the United States. From its earliest days, Georgetown University has been committed to educating the whole person, and providing a transformative education that prepares students for leadership in the world.

Academics

Georgetown University is a research university that offers undergraduate degrees in over 50 majors, as well as graduate degrees in over 80 fields of study. The university is made up of nine undergraduate and graduate schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, McDonough School of Business, School of Foreign Service, Law Center, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Continuing Studies, and the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Each of Georgetown’s schools offers a unique academic experience, and students can take advantage of a wide range of interdisciplinary programs and research opportunities across the university. Georgetown is particularly known for its strengths in international relations, law, business, public policy, humanities, and social sciences. The university has several specialized institutes, centers, and initiatives that promote research, scholarship, and community engagement, including the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security, and the Walsh School of Foreign Service.

Campus

Georgetown University’s main campus is located in the historic neighborhood of Georgetown in Washington D.C. The campus is spread over 104 acres of green spaces, historic buildings, and modern facilities. Georgetown’s campus includes a number of iconic buildings, such as Healy Hall, which is the university’s flagship building, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Georgetown’s campus is also home to several museums and galleries, including the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, the American Museum of Women’s History, and the Georgetown Art Center.

Student Life

Georgetown University is home to over 18,000 students from all over the world. The university is known for its vibrant and engaged student community, which offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations. Georgetown’s student body is diverse and inclusive, and the university is committed to promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion. The university has a strong Catholic and Jesuit identity, which is reflected in its commitment to service and social justice, and its emphasis on educating the whole person.

Georgetown’s undergraduate students live on campus for their first three years, and the university provides a variety of housing options, including traditional dormitories, themed living communities, and apartments. Georgetown has a thriving campus life, and students can participate in a wide range of campus events, such as speaker series, debates, concerts, and sporting events. The university has a Division I athletics program, and its teams are known as the Hoyas.

Community Engagement

Georgetown University is committed to being a positive force in the world, and its community engagement efforts are an extension of this commitment. Georgetown has a long history of community engagement and social justice, and the university’s Jesuit values of service and solidarity are reflected in its various outreach programs. The university has a strong reputation for public service, and is committed to promoting social justice and addressing critical issues facing the world today.

Georgetown’s commitment to community engagement is evident in its various outreach programs, such as the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute, which is dedicated to researching and developing policies that promote social justice, equity, and inclusion. The university also has a strong commitment to international development, and its Global Social Enterprise Initiative is dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices in emerging markets.

Conclusion

Georgetown University is one of the most highly regarded universities in the United States, and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. The university’s Catholic and Jesuit identity is evident in its emphasis on educating the whole person, and its commitment to promoting service, social justice, and equity. Georgetown offers a world class education that prepares students for leadership in the world, and its vibrant and engaged student community offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities. Georgetown is a truly special place, and its commitment to creating positive change in the world is an inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to be a part of this remarkable community.

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How to improve your trash talk

Economist

23-05-12 17:00

Sports trash talk is an age-old, global phenomenon but critics argue it disrespects principles of sportsmanship. The science suggests badgering opponents can be effective up to a point as it distracts participants from opponents, though they feel motivated to do better, highlights two studies featured in The Economist. Timing, game strategy and approach are key, with personal abuse or racism not acceptable. Proponents argue that careful taunting can gain the “psychological edge” in competition, by finding a clever way to distract and unsettle competitors.

https://www.economist.com/culture/2023/05/12/how-to-improve-your-trash-talk

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Biden nominates the first Latino to the Federal Reserve

CNN

23-05-12 15:00

President Joe Biden has nominated Adriana Kugler to join the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, where she would be the first Latina to serve. Biden has faced pressure from New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez to strengthen the central bank’s diversity. If confirmed, Kugler, a labour economist, would join new vice chair, Philip Jefferson, who has been in his position for a year. The role was previously held by Lael Brainard, who left in February to become director of the National Economic Council. Biden also announced the renomination of Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve at the Fed, for a full-term.

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/12/investing/biden-fed-nominees/index.html

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In Xi’s China, Economic Needs May Take a Back Seat to Security

NY Times

23-05-12 14:43

China's pursuit of economic growth and political security abroad is proving contradictory, with Beijing’s attempts to attract foreign investors and stabilise relations with the West facing collision with President Xi Jinping’s priority of boosting national security. Xi has warned that foreign rivals are using spies to weaken China’s economy, as well as encouraging countries under sanctions like Russia and Iran to adopt Chinese technology and innovate in closed technology systems. The worldwide clampdown of the COVID-19 pandemic also enabled the re-balancing of the Chinese economy towards exports, fuelling accusations of pandemic-protectionism. Domestically, Chinese authorities have become more hostile to consulting firms with international ties, stating they breach national security for accessing data about Chinese industries. This has placed China in opposition with the West, with the recent expelling of a Canadian diplomat in response to Ottawa’s decision to ask a Chinese official to leave after being accused of intimidating and gathering family information on a Canadian parliamentarian.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/world/asia/china-xi-security-economy.html?searchResultPosition=6

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She Wrote a Blistering Satire About Publishing. The Publishing Industry Loves It.

NY Times

23-05-12 09:00

“Yellowface,” the latest novel by best-selling fantasy writer R.F. Kuang, is a scathing critique of the publishing industry’s whiteness and racial blind spots. In the story, a white author steals a manuscript from a Chinese American novelist who has died in a strange accident and plots to claim it as her own. Kuang said she aimed to make readers uncomfortable about the issues she raises, and also for writers of colour to consider how they move through the industry and the traps that await. The novel began as the manuscript for her fifth book, but grew as a result of the issues of diversity and representation faced by the publishing industry as it sought to address the depth of its diversity issues. Despite expectations that the novel might be deemed unpalatable, Kuang’s “Yellowface” has already received largely positive reviews and Barnes & Noble has released it with a special essay by the author about Asian American representation in literature.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/books/yellowface-rf-kuang.html?searchResultPosition=2

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US must do more to punish Hong Kong leaders who undermine freedoms, panel hears

South China Morning Post

23-05-11 21:36

The US must take action in response to the erosion of rule of law in Hong Kong, including the sanctioning of judges and prosecutors, according to a hearing held by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. Witness statements also included a call for the three Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices within the US to be closed, and a call on the international community not to be deceived by the appearances of Hong Kong’s judicial system. As of April this year, over 1,400 political prisoners were being held in Hong Kong, with 1,300 of them incarcerated on protest-related charges.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3220268/us-must-do-more-punish-hong-kong-authorities-who-undermine-freedoms-advisory-panel-china-hears

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The CEO behind ChatGPT is testifying. Here’s what to expect.

Washington Post

23-05-16 12:32

The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has warned the US Senate of how AI chatbots such as his own company's risked undermining data privacy, intellectual property, competition, and US democracy. Altman made his debut appearance in the Senate this week, with senators exploring how AI chatbots could both inadvertently produce misinformation as well as how they can be used for disinformation, such as via deepfakes. Altman's chatbot has recently exploded in popularity. Senators largely played down talk of a grilling, seeking input to rein in AI chatbots like ChatGPT for legislation rather than any contentious vote ahead of the hearing. AI bias issues, as well as copyright and antitrust considerations, were also raised, with some Republican senators fearing potential intrusive surveillance capabilities.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/ceo-behind-chatgpt-is-testifying-heres-what-expect/

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Beijing to provide state-funded computing resources to AI firms

South China Morning Post

23-05-16 12:00

The Beijing government has published a draft policy which would provide state-provided computing power to support the city’s artificial intelligence industry. The policy aims to “grab and seize” opportunities in developing LLMs and artificial general intelligence, along with three other areas highlighted: computing power, training data, and regulations. The proposal requires public cloud providers to collaborate and pool their computing power for use by Beijing-based tertiary institutions, research facilities, and small and medium-sized enterprises, while the use of Chinese-language data will be improved through “cleansing.” The government is open to public feedback on the draft policy until Friday.

https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3220736/chinas-capital-beijing-provide-state-sponsored-computing-resources-ai-firms-amid-chatgpt-frenzy

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‘A huge in­spi­ra­tion’: Em­bi­id’s NBA MVP and Cameroon’s hoop dreams

Al Jazeera

23-05-16 14:50

Cameroonian NBA star Joel Embiid's achievement in becoming the NBA's Most Valuable Player serves as inspiration for basketballers across Africa, writes Al Jazeera. Representing the Philadelphia 76ers, the 29-year-old averaged an impressive 33.1 points per game. Embiid was awarded the 2023 MVP title earlier this month, making him only the second African, after Nigeria's Hakeem Olajuwon in 1994, to receive the honour. Cameroon has become one of the most represented African nations in the American league, with players including Pascal Siakam and Charles Bassey. Cameroon's weak national league struggles to offer players basic financial support, meaning many are forced to take other work to make ends meet. Embiid has yet to decide whether he will play for Cameroon at the Olympics.

https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/5/16/joel-embiid-nba-mvp-cameroon-basketball

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US cities with military bases risk economic damage in debt ceiling fight

CNN

23-05-20 14:00

US cities with large military bases could experience a significant economic fallout if the US defaults on its debt within two weeks, which would mean the government would be unable to meet its financial obligations. Over a sixth of government spending is dedicated to national defence, which encompasses salaries to federal workers and payments to social security recipients. If the country is unable to pay its national defence bills, cities with large military bases would potentially experience missed payments and rising debt, as well as a significant pullback in spending, which would cut local businesses’ bottom lines.

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/20/business/military-cities-debt-ceiling/index.html

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Does America Still Need Europe?

Foreign Affairs

23-05-22 04:00

The United States and Europe should shift their defence priorities to address threats in Asia rather than Europe, according to an op-ed in Foreign Affairs. The rise of China and the intensification of the Chinese-U.S. rivalry have increased the risks of combat and the prospect of deterrence failure in Europe or Asia, wrote Emma Ashford, Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson and Stephen Wertheim. The US would gain little by being the primary security provider for European countries who could afford to fund their own defence against Russia. However, many policymakers in Washington believe that any significant US military drawdown from Europe would sever US ties with the continent and the world by validating China and Russia’s self-interested pictures of the US.

The US is not capable of conducting full-scale operations against China and Russia simultaneously, and acts as a primary security provider to European countries that can afford to fund their own defence against Russia. Transferring most of the responsibility for defending Europe to European states themselves would allow the United States to shift to a supporting role, wrote Emma Ashford, Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson and Stephen Wertheim. The European Union had a GDP more than nine times larger than that of Russia in 2021, even its much-maligned military spending is already almost four times greater than Russia’s, and it has roughly three times the population of Russia.

Russia cannot become a European hegemon, and the United States would remain a constructive NATO ally with a largely offshore troop presence, according to the article. If Russia were to attack a member of NATO, the United States would retain a spectrum of retaliatory options. In order to develop realistic policy options commensurate with the threat posed to US interests, Washington needs to gauge the Russian threat accurately, according to the authors.

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/responses/does-america-still-need-europe