Center for Student Advising: CSA Weekly (10/15/07)

CSA Weekly
Center for Student Advising
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/csa/

10/15/07

403 Lerner Hall - 212-854-6378
103 Broadway - 212-854-8711
1st floor Schapiro - 212-854-1870
103 Furnald - 212-854-3514
101 Carman - 212-854-9802

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Important Deadlines for ALL Students

Thursday, Nov 15
Last Day to Drop Class for SEAS (see your Academic Advisor)

Thursday, Nov 15
Last Day to Pass/Fail (Columbia College ONLY)


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Fall 2007 Final Exam Schedule

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/docs/students/grades/index.html

The Final Exam Schedule will be available shortly after midterms have concluded. Prior to its availability, you should consult the Projected Exam Schedule.

If you have trouble locating your class on either list, contact your instructor to make sure that your class has an exam. If you are certain that your class has an exam, email the Office of the Registrar. Please include your class name and number and we will inform you of your exam's time and location.

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For juniors and seniors:

SIPA Five-Year Program

The SIPA Five-Year Program offers a select few students enrolled in Columbia’s undergraduate colleges the opportunity to earn a Master of International Affairs (MIA) or Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in conjunction with their undergraduate degree.

Students accepted into this combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program will take SIPA graduate courses during their senior year of undergraduate studies, in addition to their college requirements, while remaining registered officially at their college. Students accepted into combined program will matriculate at SIPA in their last year.

Application for the combined program is made through the Center for Student Advising, using a special application form. Applications for the Fall 2008 cycle will be available in early December 2007, and must be returned to the respective college Dean’s office no later than January 25, 2008.

For more information, students should contact Dean Leora Brovman at lb2258@columbia.edu .
An informational meeting for interested students will be held on Friday, November 30, noon – 2pm, in 1512 International Affairs Building.

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For ALL students:

Academic Success Seminars

Procrastination 101 Workshop
Date: Friday October 19, 2007
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location : Shapiro Dorm Lounge

What is Procrastination? Why do we do it?
Attend a workshop on procrastination and learn techniques to turn your procrastination into constructive time.


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For ALL students:

Office of Preprofessional Advising

Register and learn more about the many pre-law events being sponsored by the Office of Preprofessional Advising during the month of October at

http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/law/events.php

Programs include campus visits from admissions deans from Yale, NYU, Stanford, Duke, and Cornell; 2008 Law School Application Process Workshop; a Résumé for Law Workshop conducted by CCE; Personal Statement Workshop; Legally Speaking featuring CC and SEAS alumni/ae who are attorneys; and the Barnard-Columbia Law Day Panel and Law Fair.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING
featuring Columbia College and Columbia Engineering alumni with law degrees
Wednesday, October 17
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Wien Lounge

Back by popular demand! This annual event features both College and Columbia Engineering alumni who are practicing law today. The panel format, with Q and A to follow, lends itself to this lively exchange between alumni and students. A reception follows the program.

Panelists include two corporate lawyers, an environmental lawyer, a JD-MBA working in the music industry, an intellectual property lawyer, and the Statewide Special Counsel for Ethics at New York's Office of Court Administration.

To view the panelists bios and to register for the event, please visit
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/law/events.php

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13th ANNUAL BARNARD-COLUMBIA LAW DAY
(Law Day Panel and Law Fair - featuring admissions officers from 73 law schools)

Friday, October 19, 2007

Law Day Panel
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
569 Lerner Hall

For more information and to register, please visit http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/law/events.php
Come learn about the law school admissions process and trends, the law school curriculum and climate in law schools, and legal career opportunities.

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Friday, October 19, 2007

Law Fair
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall

Participants will have a chance to meet with admissions officers from 73 schools. A list of participating schools is available at http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/law/events.php.
No registration is necessary.

All Barnard College and Columbia University students and alumni/ae are welcome to attend.

We encourage all students and alums planning to apply to law school this year or thinking about applying in the future to attend. We will also provide sample questions to ask admissions officers.

Sponsors: Office of the Dean of Studies, Barnard College; Dean of Students Office, School of General Studies; and the Office of Pre-Professional Advising, Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

If you cannot attend the Barnard-Columbia Law Fair or there are schools that you would like to learn more about that will not be represented at the Fair to consider attending the NY Law Forum on October 20 & 21st at the New York Hilton. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.lsac.org/LSAC.asp?url=lsac/law-school-recruitment-forums.asp.



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For ALL First-Years:

Health Services

By now, over half of the members of the first year class have completed Part 1 & Part 2 of AlcoholEdu. If you haven’t done so already, please take 10 minutes to log in and complete Part 2. Check your email for specific instructions.

The deadline to complete this section is November 1, 2007.

Should you experience any technical difficulties or require support, click on the “Help” button located on the AlcoholEdu for College screen. For non-technical questions, please contact Kate Watson at alcoholedu@columbia.edu.


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For undergraduate first-years, sophomores and juniors...

The Visual Arts Division at the School of the Arts

The Visual Arts Division at the School of the Arts would like to invite undergraduate students to the Visual Arts Division Open House for first -years, sophomores and juniors.

Please join Professors Gregory Amenoff, Chair, Tomas Vu Daniel, Director of the LeRoy Neiman Center and Paula Wilson, Director of Undergraduate Studies for a discussion on the Visual Arts Division undergraduate program and a Q & A on Thursday, October 25th from 6pm-8pm in 310 Dodge Hall, The LeRoy Neiman Gallery.

Light Refreshments will be provided.

For further information please email visualarts@columbia.edu

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For sophomores, juniors and seniors...

Upcoming Fellowship Deadlines:


Euretta J. Kellet Fellowship – The Kellet Fellowship is open to all graduating Columbia College seniors. It awards up to two years of graduate study to either Oxford or Cambridge. Applications are available in hardcopy in The Fellowships Office (105 Carman) or by emailing Katie at cn2186@columbia.edu. The Kellet application must be submitted to The Fellowships Office by November 15, 2007 at 5 p.m.

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program – The Truman Scholarship provides up to $ 30,000 in graduate funding to students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. This scholarship is open to students in their junior year. Applications are available at: http://www.truman.gov/candidates/candidates_show.htm?cat_id=777&doc_id=246903 and completed hardcopies must be submitted to The Fellowships Office (105 Carman) by November 15, 2007 at 5 p.m.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship – The Goldwater Scholarship is open to sophomores and juniors who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree and career in the natural science, mathematics, or engineering. Applications are available online at: http://www.act.org/goldwater. The internal deadline for the Goldwater is November 15th, 2007. Applications must be submitted to The Fellowships Office (105 Carman) by November 15, 2007 at 5 p.m.


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For ALL students:

Center for Career Education


1st and 2nd Year Career Week
Join CCE staff for a week of events targeted to 1st and 2nd Years!
Engage early and often with our office and reap the benefits when you graduate.

Power Half-Hours

Columbia Career Connections (Power Half-Hour)
Learn to utilize Columbia Career Connections, a new online career networking community, designed to bring students and alumni into contact with each other for informational interviews, industry insight and networking.
Monday, October 15th, 12:30pm – 1:00pm, CCE Conference Room, East Campus, Lower Level

Interviewing (Power Half-Hour)
If you have an interview approaching, have never had one before, or simply want a refresher, spend 30 minutes with us learning the tools of effective interviewing.
Tuesday, October 16th, 12:30pm – 1:00pm, CCE Conference Room, East Campus, Lower Level

Resume-Writing (Power Half-Hour)
This workshop focuses on resume and cover letter writing skills. This seminar is great for those just embarking on the resume writing process, as well as those looking to revise/update their current resume!
Wednesday, October 17th, 12:30pm – 1:00pm, CCE Conference Room, East Campus, Lower Level

Internships (Power Half-Hour)
Learn how to utilize a variety of resources to land a meaningful internship and also take advantage of tips and strategies to make the most of the experience!
Thursday, October 18th, 12:30pm – 1:00pm, CCE Conference Room, East Campus, Lower Level

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Internship Boot Camp/Peer Networking Event
Interested in finding an internship? Trying to learn more about an industry? Juniors and seniors, from a wide variety of industries, companies and sectors, will answer your internship-related questions. Speak casually with your peers about the application process, workplace culture, salary expectations, resume and cover letter hints, and more!
Friday, October 19th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Alfred Lerner Hall, Party Space

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International Summer Internships Information Session
Gain international work experience next summer through Center for Career Education internship programs! Join us for an information session regarding the following opportunities:

• Internships in a variety of industries in Hong Kong or London through Columbia Experience Overseas (CEO)
• Consulting in Scotland through Encouraging Dynamic Global Entrepreneurs (EDGE)
• Social entrepreneurship in Guatemala through Encouraging Dynamic Global Entrepreneurs (EDGE)

Monday, October 15th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, CCE Conference Room
RSVP at http://www.cce.columbia.edu/events/index.php

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Getting Your Foot in the Door
Did you have a career before coming back to school to finish your degree? Or did you spend a summer in an internship that left you wanting to switch career paths? Are you a nontraditional student with nontraditional/unique skills? Whether you were a financial advisor or a manager at a restaurant in the past, this workshop will help you explore other career options that best utilize your background. You will learn how to utilize your skills and talents for future opportunities.
October 19th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Alfred Lerner Hall, Satow Room


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