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Coming Home: Harlem Native Returns from Marine Corps to Campus

Excellent interview with George Van Amson Fellow, Marcos Rocha, a new GS alumnus and veteran.   http://news.columbia.edu/node/1110

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After 17 years, Bill Campbell steps down from Apple’s board

Columbia alumnus, Army veteran and the “coach of Silicon Valley” shares his thoughts with Fortune Magazine’s Adam Lashinsky: Bill Campbell recalls Steve Jobs’ invitation to join Apple’s board of directors as the kind of request that “takes your breath away.” It was 1997, shortly after Jobs had returned to Apple.

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LA Mayor, Columbia Alumnus and Reserve Naval Officer announces “10,000 Strong”

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced today a new regional veterans hiring initiative called “10,000 Strong” aimed at getting 10,000 veterans jobs by 2017. The initiative brings together over 100 companies and 40 non-profit and public-sector partners to offer supportive services or jobs for veterans. “The 10,000 Strong initiative aims to serve

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