| As many of our readers probably already know, former President Bill Clinton will hold this year's Global Initiative University at the University of Texas at Austin from Februrary 13 to 15. The event, held last year at Tulane University in New Orleans, is expected to attract 1,000 college students and 100 college presidents. A little background on CGI U from its website: CGI U is more than just an event. It is a growing community of young leaders who don't just discuss the world's challenges -- they take real, concrete steps toward solving them. Throughout the year, and as a prerequisite of attending the CGI U meeting, students and university officials develop their own Commitments to Action: specific plans of action that addresses a pressing challenge on their campuses, in their communities, or in different parts of the world. Commitments range from installing energy-efficient light bulbs to establishing campus bike share programs, from distributing life-saving water filtration kits to designing medical backpacks from nomadic doctors in Africa. Since the inaugural meeting, nearly 1,000 commitments have been made by students around the world. From presidents to academics, from the boardroom to the classroom, CGI members from all walks of life are creating positive change.
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