Last Day to ADD a Class: (Fri. 1/30)

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REMINDER: CC & SEAS - Tomorrow (Fri. 1/30) is the LAST day to ADD a class for the Spring 2009 semester.

The Registrar's Office (205 Kent Hall) closes at 5:00 p.m. and on-line/SSOL registration closes at 9:30 p.m.

Attention First Year CC students:

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You must complete both University Writing and Frontiers of Science during your first year, unless you have special permission.

If you do not take these Core courses, you will be placed on Academic Probation.

Please contact your advisor immediately if you are not currently in either Frontiers or UWriting.

Alice! Health Promotion Announcements

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Alice! Focus Groups

The Alice! Health Promotion Program is conducting a series of focus groups this Spring to gain a deeper understanding of student stress and we want you to participate.

Each focus group will take one hour, and Alice! will provide refreshments and compensation for your time. If you would like to participate, please contact Susan or Meg as soon as possible at 212-854-5453, or if you prefer, e-mail your name and a contact phone number to Alice@columbia.edu to indicate your interest. A representative will be in contact you shortly.

If you are unable to attend one of these sessions, we are also running other focus groups on a variety of our programs. Please give us a call or write us an email to express your interest.

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Stressbuster Training

Stressbusters are students who relax Columbians by giving free five-minute upper-body rubs at events and programs within the CU community. The rewards of being a Stressbuster are endless - Stressbusters get $10 gift cards for each hour of service! Come to Alice!’s Stressbuster training and learn techniques from a professional Licensed Massage Therapist. You Relax Them. We Reward You.

February 6, 1:30-3:30 in Wien Hall 1st floor lounge. RSVP at Stressbusters@columbia.edu

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Wind Down Wednesday

Receive a free back-rub from a Stressbuster every Wednesday from 4-5pm in the Wien Hall 1st floor lounge.

Interested in studying abroad in Beijing, Paris, Berlin, or Kyoto?

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Please join us for the following information sessions!


Columbia University in Beijing at Tsinghua University
Information Session
www.ogp.columbia.edu
Targeting advanced Chinese speakers, this fall, spring, or academic year program is a unique opportunity to directly enroll in a broad range of Tsinghua University courses, ranging from Economics to Environmental Science to Engineering to Architecture to Film, with the support of an onsite director and program tutors.

Date: February 4
Time: 12-1 pm
Place: 403 Kent

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Berlin Consortium for German Studies
Information Session
www.bcgs.columbia.edu
Designed to prepare advanced language students to enroll in the Freie Universität Berlin for the academic year or fall semester with the support of a structured program. Live with German families and students.

Date: February 4
Time: 4:30-5:30
Place: 212D Lewisohn

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Columbia University Programs in Paris at Reid Hall
Information Session
www.ogp.columbia.edu
A structured fall, spring, or academic year program for advanced French students that provides the academic support and tools necessary to take courses at French universities. Live with French families and on your own. A summer session in Paris is also available.

Date: February 5
Time: 4:30-5:30
Place: East Gallery, Maison Francaise

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Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies
KCJS Summer Program in Advanced and Classical Japanese
Information Session
www.kcjs.columbia.edu
www.kcjssummer.columbia.edu
A rigorous academic year or semester program for students wishing to focus on Japanese language and cultural studies. Study with Japanese students and live with host families. During the summer, study advanced Japanese or classical Japanese.

Date: February 13
Time: 2:30-3:30
Place: 403 Kent

Idealist Global Volunteering Fair at Barnard (2/5)

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Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fair
Thursday, Feb 5
6-9pm
LeFrak Gymnasium, Barnard College

The Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fair is generously hosted by Barnard College and co-sponsored by the Columbia University School of Social Work and School of International and Public Affairs.

What's happening at the fair:

• Individuals considering volunteering in another country can learn more about programs and global opportunities offered by over 30 volunteer-sending organizations
• Workshops on topics like "International Volunteerism 101" and "The Cost of Doing Good: Affordable Options for Volunteering Abroad."

The fair is free for individuals to attend.

For a schedule of the evening's events and more information, please visit
http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-fair-id=214

Center for Career Education (CCE): January 26 – February 6 at a GLANCE

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Get the full picture. Download CCE’s Spring 2009 Program of Events.
Know who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there? If not, dedicate time to answering these questions through our career series beginning Feb. 6. More details below.

Also, join employers and Lindsay Pollack, author of Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World,
for Ask the Experts: Internships on January 30th.

Visit the CCE Web site to register for events and for more information.

Come to the E3B OPEN HOUSE

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Thursday, February 5th
6:30-7:30pm
10th Floor Schermerhorn Ext.

Learn more about majoring in:

Environmental Biology
The interactions of all kinds of life, all around the world

and

Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species
How humans became human, biologically and behaviorally

Food will be served!

Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology: One Department, Two Great Majors

Volunteer at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

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Medical Interpreter Program

Premedical Volunteer Program

VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INTERPRETING TRAINING

As a medical interpreter you can make a difference!

The Language Services Department at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center has developed a two day training program to enable participants to acquire basic interpretation skills in the medical setting. Trained volunteer interpreters assist providers to meet the health care needs of our culturally diverse patients. A trained medical interpreter contributes to better health outcomes, better communication between provider and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, increased clinician and patient satisfaction, and reduced legal risks. This program meets the requirements of the New York Department of Health and adheres to federal mandates and guidelines on cultural and linguistic appropriate health care.


The training will take place at St. Luke's Hospital on:

Saturday January 31st
and Saturday February 7th
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Enrollment is open to all Columbia University students who speak French, Spanish and Russian. You must attend both training days.

Contact: Vanessa Lawrence, Coordinator
Language Services Department
St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
1111 Amsterdam Avenue at 114th St.
New York, NY 10025
Phone: 212.523.2187
Email: vlawrenc@chpnet.org


Premedical Volunteer PROGRAM

Application Information & Documents are Available Online

The Premedical Volunteer Program places premedical volunteers in the Emergency Department or one of St. Luke's many other clinics and departments . Volunteers will have the opportunity to observe a variety of medical situations and perform other volunteer duties ranging from sitting with patients, transporting patients, running labs or charts, performing general clerical work etc.

The volunteer office is located at St. Luke's Hospital, 114th street entrance, North side of street at Amsterdam corner, room 103, Babcock Building.

Volunteer Eligibility - All students in good standing are eligible to volunteer with the exception of first semester first year students.

REGISTRATION DATES:

RETURNING PREMED VOLUNTEERS

St. Luke's: register with Mary Jo Page AT VOLUNTEER OFFICE
Mary Jo Page, Volunteer Coordinator
St. Luke's hospital
114th Street Main Entrance -Rm 103, Babcock Building

Roosevelt: register with Amy Bush
Amy Bush, Volunteer Coordinator
Roosevelt Hospital
212-523-7155

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NEW PREMED VOLUNTEERS

REGISTRATION IS FROM THURSDAY FEB. 5 THROUGH FRIDAY FEB. 13th

FROM 9:30AM TO 4:30PM at the Volunteer Office at St. Luke's.

ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED BY 12:15 PM FRIDAY, FEB. 13th.

All new volunteers must attend the Mandatory Volunteer Orientation and complete a full application. Academic Associate applicants do NOT need to attend this orientation.

WHAT: MANDATORY ORIENTATION FOR ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS
WHEN: FEBRUARY 3rd from 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Muhlenberg Building, 4th Floor Auditorium.

IF YOU HAVE A CLASS CONFLICT during Orientation: Send your UNI and class conflict information to ma2685@columbia.edu and await further instructions. Academic Associate applicants do NOT need to attend this orientation.

HOW: APPLICATION COMPONENTS:
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/volunteer.php#s

1 Obtain an Academic Clearance Form (to be completed by Advising Dean/Counselor) confirming that you are in good academic standing

2 Read the Core Competency Handbook and take the Volunteer Core Volunteer Challenge Exam

3 Fill out the Volunteer Medical Health Assessment Form

Obtain a copy of your immunization records showing proof of 2 MMR Vaccinations and a tuberculin skin test (PPD) within the last 12 months. These records can be obtained from your Advising Dean.

a) Take the Medical Health Assessment Form, AND proof of immunizations to St. Luke's Employee Health Service located in the Clark Building on the 1st Floor 114th Street & Amsterdam). If you do not have a current tuberculin test you can obtain one at Employee Health Service.

Please be aware that you will need to make two visits to Employee Health
- one to receive the PPD and the second to have it read (48-72 hours later). If you test positive to the Tuberculin skin test (PPD), you must provide a chest X-Ray Report from your own physician.

5. Current Copy of School Photo ID

6. Completed Reference Form



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Volunteer Applicant Deadline - FEB. 13th at 12:15 PM!


COMPLETED DOCUMENTS must be brought with you when you are registering to the Volunteer Office (114th Street Main Entrance -Rm 103, Babcock Building).

REGISTRATION PROCESS - You must bring all completed application materials with you at the time of registration to the Volunteer Office (114th street entrance, North side of street at Amsterdam corner, room 103, Babcock Building) signed, dated and stapled in the order listed:

1. Volunteer Medical Health Assessment Form, cleared by SL's EHS;

2. MMR Immunization record;

3. Academic standing form and a copy of school photo ID;

4. Volunteer Challenge Exam;

5 Completed Reference Form.


Incomplete documents will not be accepted. At the time of registration, you will schedule your individual assignment. There are limited availabilities; therefore enrollment will be prioritized on a first come first serve basis. It is highly recommended that you DO NOT wait until the second week to complete your application and register in the volunteer office.

Come prepared with several choices of days and hours you have open in your schedule, as there is a 5 hour weekly volunteer requirement.

Volunteer Commitment for the Premed Program: All volunteers are required to commit to volunteering for 5 hours per week - 150 hours over two semesters. This can be one five hour shift or two shifts of 2 and 3 hours respectively. Attendance is extremely important and if you miss three shifts without notice, you will be asked to leave the program.

The Volunteer Office is located at St. Luke's Hospital, 114th street entrance, North side of street at Amsterdam corner, room 103, Babcock Building. The volunteer office is open to visitors Monday - Friday from 9:30 to 4:30 or you may contact them by phone at (212) 523-2188.

VERY IMPORTANT CORE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:

VERY IMPORTANT CORE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Students enrolled in Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilization have had their registration automatically rolled over for this semester. Students wishing to change sections may do so via on-line registration.

First-year students scheduled to take Frontiers of Science will be automatically registered for the Frontiers lecture (SCNC 1000) but must register themselves for the Frontiers seminar (SCNC 1100) that best suits their schedules.

First-year students scheduled to take University Writing (English C 1010) must register themselves for the course.

CORE REGISTRATION PETITION PERIOD

ADDING OR SWITCHING SECTIONS
Tuesday January 20, 2009 to Monday January 26, 2009

During this time, students unable to register in or change sections of the Core courses listed may file petitions to do so by coming to the Core office (202 Hamilton Hall): Literature Humanities, Contemporary Civilization, African Civilization, Art Humanities, Music Humanities, Frontiers of Science. Petitions are accepted for students who have serious scheduling conflicts usually involving another Core class, a major requirement, or varsity athletic practice.

Last day to ADD a Core Class: Monday January 26, 2009
After this date students MAY NOT add a Core class. Students with questions and concerns should see their Advising Deans.


VERY IMPORTANT: CORE DROP DEADLINE IS EARLIER AND FINAL!
Last day to DROP a Core Class: Friday January 30, 2009 by 5 PM

After this date students MAY NOT drop their Core classes. Students with questions and concerns should see their Advising Deans. This Core Drop date happens much earlier than the regular drop date, so it is imperative that students keep this deadline in mind as they work out their schedules. Students should be especially careful about realistically considering their course load as they will not be allowed to drop Core classes after this deadline.

A Special Note about Attendance During This Period: Students should be reminded that between January 20-26, students who miss two classes will not be guaranteed a seat.

CAVA Information Session

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Want to save some lives?
What about the coolest way to serve the community?

Join CAVA!

• We invite students from all backgrounds to come to our information session.
• We sponsor EMT classes for free of charge.
• Learn about what it’s like to be on the corps.

Thursday 22nd, 8PM, 603 Hamilton
Tuesday 27th, 8PM, 516 Hamilton
Email CAVA@columbia.edu with any questions

Chemistry and Biology Open House

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Chemistry and Biology Open House
Monday, February 23rd
7:00 p.m.
7th Floor lounge in Havemeyer Hall

The evening is an opportunity for any students who have an interest in Chemistry and Biology to obtain information about courses and find out about the Chemistry and Biology majors. This evening is also an opportunity for current majors to ask questions and make sure they are on track.

The Directors of Undergraduate Study and faculty will be there to speak with students.

Exercise Program: CU Move

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It’s 2009! Capture the momentum of this new year and take time to renew your mind, body, and spirit. Plus, as a reward for your effort, you can earn great shirts, water bottles, music gift cards, and more. Beyond these great incentives and the countless long-term health benefits, physical activity can help improve concentration, increase your energy levels, and give you a tremendous outlet for stress.

CU Move (formerly the 100 m.i.l.e. club) is an exercise motivation and tracking program that offers the University community an opportunity to learn about, design, and record personal fitness activities using an online, interactive tool. Participants set individual exercise goals and record progress on their personalized exercise journal. CU Move is free and open to all Columbia students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Progress is measured according to the number of minutes a user spends exercising. The goal is to spend at least 100 minutes per week doing physical activity.

www.health.columbia.edu/cumove

Study Abroad 101

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Study Abroad 101 is a weekly information session for all undergraduates interested in studying abroad. These sessions address how to study abroad at Columbia and address topics that include: Approved programs, academic requirements, earning credit abroad, finances, campus resources, how to plan and the Clearance and Approval process. All CC/SEAS/GS students welcome.

Every Friday at 12 noon in 206 Lewisohn

Center for Career Education (CCE): January 20 – 30 at a GLANCE

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This semester dedicate time to your career search and partner with us to develop or adapt your plan to address the recession. Get to know the resources and services we are offering to maximize your options. Walk-in appointments with career counselors and employer information sessions start today!

Also, join employers and Lindsay Pollack, author of Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World,
for Ask the Experts: Internships on January 30th.

Visit the CCE Web site to register for events and for more information.

Computer Science Information Session

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Dear Prospective CS majors,

The Department of Computer Science would like to invite you (CC, Barnard, and GS students) to our Major Information Session. This is open to first-year and second-year students.

Details:

Major Information Session
February 2, 2009
11:00am - 12:00pm
CS Conference Room

http://www.cs.columbia.edu/

We have a monthly undergraduate and faculty luncheon from noon. You are invited to stay for that as well.

Please sign up for this here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pPY5SK3lxxjpmcI_3MmSzUw

We look forward to seeing you.

Regards,
Remi Moss

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Presidential Inauguration Viewing -TODAY

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Date: January 20, 2009 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm EST
Location: Columbia University Morningside Campus Low Memorial Library, Plaza

President Lee C. Bollinger invites the Columbia University community to join together in watching the historic Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama (CC'83).

While other notable Columbians Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt and Gen. Dwight Eisenhower have served in the nation's highest office, this non-partisan event will mark the swearing-in of the first Columbia graduate as President of the United States.

A "Jumbo Tron" screen will show the inauguration live on Low Library Plaza beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Hot chocolate and warm cider will be served.

No tickets or registration required

Please carry your Columbia University ID with you throughout the day.

Like the inaugural on the Mall in Washington, the live broadcast event on Low Plaza will take place rain, snow or shine unless there are extremely severe conditions.

Email universityprograms@columbia.edu with questions.

Spring 2009 Registration

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Spring 2009 registration opens back up Tuesday, January 13th - TODAY!!

Registration runs from Tuesday, January 13th until Friday, January 30th

**Check SSOL for your registration times. 

FREE Starbucks iTunes Music to Say Thanks for Following Us on Twitter

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We wanted to thank you for following ColumbiaCSA on Twitter.

FREE Starbucks iTunes music for those who are following CSA on Twitter. http://twitter.com/ColumbiaCSA

The music is first-come-first-served. Only 6 codes are available.

1. Open iTunes and click iTunes Store
2. Click Redeem under Quick Links
3. Enter one of the codes below. If the code hasn't been claimed yet your download will start immediately. Enjoy!

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**If you claim a code, please leave a comment telling us which code you used. Thank you!

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**If you claim a code, please leave a comment telling us which code you used. Thank you!