Wes Clark joins UCLA

[Clark2008]

Retired Gen. Wesley K. Clark, former supreme allied commander of NATO and a U.S. presidential candidate, will join UCLA's Burkle Center for International Relations as a senior fellow this fall.

Clark, 61, will teach seminars, publish papers through the Burkle Center and host an annual conference on national security. He is expected to arrive early next month at the University of California, Los Angeles.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/09/18/america/NA_GEN_US_UCLA_Clark.php

Does the man EVER sleep? :shrug:

[UrbScotty]

1. Good for him - I mean, it's bad that he joined a PAC-10 school

I think it is beneath his dignity to join a PAC-10 school. :evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

Other than that, good for him! ;-)

[Tom Rinaldo]

2. It's a super flexible gig with a minimal commitment of time

That will help Clark get a few hours sleep, lol. Seriously, this is an excellent platform for him to work from. With the exception of teaching an occasional seminar, which I think Wes Clark will actually think of as fun and another way to stay connected with the thoughts of younger Americans, UCLA will be paying Clark to do the things that he believes it is important for him to do anyway, plus he will get some staff and a Southern California office to work out of when he is on the West Coast.

I would love to take a two day seminar with Wes Clark.

[Clark2008]

3. A two-day seminar with Wes Clark should be required for

any diplomat.

Based on his patience when dealing with voters, I would guess that he's a fantastic teacher: full of knowledge because he listens.

[lvx35]

4. Yay!!! The joy, the joy!

My favorite political leader will now be working with my favorite non-profit!!!! Sweet!

[Jai4WKC08]

5. From the official announcement:

"Gen. Clark is a four-star general and a first-class intellect with tremendous expertise in national security issues," said Amy Zegart, associate professor in UCLA's School of Public Affairs, where she specializes in U.S. intelligence and national security affairs. Zegart was a member of a selection committee of five faculty members that met with Clark prior to his Burkle Center appointment. "He will be a tremendous addition to the UCLA community," she said.

Ronald W. Burkle, managing partner of the Yucaipa Companies, whose endowment provides core support for the Burkle Center, said: "Gen. Clark's wide-ranging international experience will enhance the Burkle Center's mission of providing thoughtful analysis of some of the world's most pressing issues. Clark's presence will illuminate the center's research and teaching about the contemporary role of the United States in the international community."

Clark joins a group of internationally renowned policymakers and analysts who have been involved with the Burkle Center. They include Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter...

http://www.newsroom.ucla.edu/page.asp?RelNum=7338

[Rowdyboy]

6. K&R! God how I'd love to take a course from that man....

[Rowdyboy]

7. dupe

[FrenchieCat]

8. Very good.....

The center hosted Bill Clinton earlier this year........

http://www.international.ucla.edu/bcir/article.asp?parentid=38192

Looks like some heavy duty progressive scholarly center with millions of $$$$ expended to the scholars!

In the spring of 2005, the Burkle Center supported a series of public lectures on Global Challenges featuring, former Secretary of Commerce Mickey Kantor and former CEO of Star TV Gerald Chan as well as Chancellor Carnesale and Secretary Christopher, as part of the International Institute’s new Global Studies degree, as well as a course on international treaty negotiations led by political science professor Barbara Koremenos.

The Burkle Center also offers funding opportunities for both UCLA students and faculty undertaking research on international relations. The center also supports student-led initiatives such as the UCLA Darfur Action Committee and the UCLA Undergraduate International Relations Society.

Core financial support for the Center is provided by an endowment generously given by Ronald W. Burkle. Other major sources of support for BCIR include the UCLA International Institute, the University of California’s Institute on Global Cooperation and Conflict, the governments of the United States, Greece and Qatar, and many private donations.

http://www.international.ucla.edu/bcir/about.asp