
#cgiu2020 | April 18, 2020
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CGI University 2020
As part of CGI University 2020, President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton brought together leading voices in public health, government, and philanthropy to discuss the COVID-19 crisis and how we can work together to overcome the complex health, economic, and societal challenges that it presents. The program explored ways we can continue to support each other and build resilience in our communities — and how students can be part of the solution.
Note: All conversations for this virtual event were recorded on April 15-16, 2020.
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CGI U 2020 made possible with the support of
CGI University Class of 2020
The CGI University Class of 2020 consists of students across the world who have made Commitments to Action: new, specific, and measurable projects that address pressing challenges. The CGI U year-round program supports this next generation of leaders through a social impact curriculum, high-touch mentorship, access to funding streams and topic experts, and student engagement opportunities. Learn more about the CGI U COVID-19 Student Action Fund just launched to support students who are committed to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Relive the best moments from #CGIUAtHome with President @BillClinton and @ChelseaClinton and see what advice our special guests from government, public health, and philanthropy shared with our #CGIU2020 college students. https://t.co/o9O3F7fGHE
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 22, 2020
We are thrilled to welcome the CGI U Class of 2020 and others from across the world to #CGIUAtHome! Tune in now for important conversations on the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can work together to be part of the solution. Let’s get this started! https://t.co/3wDZ3z9uKt pic.twitter.com/tuXB4wVTEc
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
"Government can make a difference. And people can make a difference if they get involved." —@NYGovCuomo when asked what college students can learn from this crisis. #CGIU2020 #CGIUAtHome
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
Anyone else loving this thought-provoking conversation between President @BillClinton and @NYGovCuomo? 🙋♀️Thank you both for sharing your lessons in leadership. https://t.co/2MF8pJjkiE
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
Effective communication during a crisis:
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
1. Transparency and truthfulness.
2. Consistency.
3. Over-communicate.
4. Lead with science and scientists.
5. Communicate with compassion and empathy.
Thank you for this guidance, Dr. @Vivek_Murthy. #CGIU2020 #CGIUAtHome
"Simply reaching out to friends, family members, coworkers, just to ask how they're doing, can be extremely powerful. At a time when the world is hurting deeply, you have the power within you to be healers." —@Vivek_Murthy
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
Tune in: https://t.co/3wDZ3z9uKt #CGIU2020 #CGIUAtHome pic.twitter.com/cP04sMiI6q
"The future is not just something to experience—it's something to manifest. It's decisions that will determine our fate, not conditions." —@CAGovernor | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/0HBc4hTzxG
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
Each year, @CGIU brings together student leaders from around the globe to discuss & develop solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Even as we #StayHome due to #covid19, I'm proud of the @CGIU community's commitment to coming together & improving the world. #CGIU2020 https://t.co/UPNp7GyiSv
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 18, 2020
"I've been looking at examples of other people around the world, from delivering groceries to the elderly, to helping with the social distancing... there are all kinds of ways young people can really take leadership and contribute." —@kwistellehttps://t.co/3wDZ3z9uKt #CGIU2020 pic.twitter.com/LHwSBOJh9u
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
"We need, as the public health system, to... expand the capacity of community-based organizations that can take on screening, testing, referral, triage, etc. during this emergent need." —@UNEnvoyonTB on creating equal access to healthcarehttps://t.co/3wDZ3z9uKt #CGIU2020 pic.twitter.com/5LQcXZZMyl
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
"I hope this puts a surge of commitment, interest, and urgency in the country to deal with these issues of disparity around health care." —Ambassador @UNEnvoyonTBhttps://t.co/3wDZ3z9uKt #CGIU2020 #CGIUAtHome https://t.co/z4i8sqIVpz
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
"Embrace your dreams and know who you are and accept the victories with a grain of salt and the defeats with a grain of salt and just do the best you can." —President @BillClinton shares advice for @CGIU students | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz #CGIU2020 pic.twitter.com/RKUDOSNB53
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
Not able to join us yesterday for #CGIU2020 #CGIUAtHome? Don't worry! You can still tune in to the important conversations on COVID-19 that took place with President @BillClinton and @ChelseaClinton. Watch the full video stream at https://t.co/3wDZ3z9uKt. 👀👂
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 19, 2020
"My father was governor and he left me with a legacy of government is actually a vehicle to make large-scale change, quickly." —@NYGovCuomo shares what prepared him for this moment | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/ZL2C6xKdIH
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
"Networks of positive cooperation work better than positive conflict, or people just going off on their own to fight an enemy that knows no geographic or physical boundaries." —President @BillClinton kicks off the 12th annual @CGIU https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/VTYH8P1fTR
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
"When you're faced with responsibility, know what you're supposed to know, get the people around you who know how to do what you're talking about, take responsibility and get the job done." —President @BillClinton | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/MbKxh5L1QU
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
We are thrilled to welcome the CGI U Class of 2020 and others from across the world to #CGIUAtHome! Tune in now for important conversations on the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can work together to be part of the solution. Let’s get this started! https://t.co/3wDZ3z9uKt pic.twitter.com/tuXB4wVTEc
— CGI U (@CGIU) April 18, 2020
"I believe that we may be able to come out of this pandemic stronger, more deeply connected, than we were before it all began." —@Vivek_Murthy | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/QiGun9fbU2
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
"The future is not just something to experience—it's something to manifest. It's decisions that will determine our fate, not conditions." —@CAGovernor | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/0HBc4hTzxG
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
Thank you, @NYGovCuomo and @CAGovernor, for your extraordinary leadership in these challenging times. I'm grateful to both of you for sharing your insights at #CGIU2020. https://t.co/yKP4sZmL4Q
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) April 18, 2020
"I've had the good fortune to be talking to mayors around the globe... We were able to see the lessons that other cities across the world who experienced this first did." —@MayorJenny | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/FkrPRldrfm
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
Each year, @CGIU brings together student leaders from around the globe to discuss & develop solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Even as we #StayHome due to #covid19, I'm proud of the @CGIU community's commitment to coming together & improving the world. #CGIU2020 https://t.co/UPNp7GyiSv
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 18, 2020
"We've got to remember that the only thing that makes something resilient is community. It's all of us working together. It's a city coming together... There is no resilience without the 'we' part." —Paul Farmer, @PIH | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz #CGIU2020 pic.twitter.com/MN2lsxxVw5
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
"One of the best things has been to see how all the women leaders across the world are really stepping up and leading this like the bosses they are." —Christelle Kwizera, founder, @WaterRwanda | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/tmdkeyLx5Z
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
Watch: @RepKarenBass on addressing the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 is having on incarcerated populations. | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/i6fJ2eomQS
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020
"I hope that we are closer to believing that health care is a human right, that housing is a human right, that everybody should be able to get a good quality education to pursue their American dreams" —@JoaquinCastroTX | https://t.co/eVZwevQuFz pic.twitter.com/5SRnWxpVfw
— Clinton Foundation (@ClintonFdn) April 18, 2020