Study Abroad News: Feb 27 - Mar 6

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Program Info Sessions

SIT Info Session
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hewitt Dining Hall, Barnard Campus

SIT (the School for International Training) will be visiting campus to speak with interested students. SIT sponsors approved field-based programs in Latin America, Asia and Africa for students of various majors. SIT programs focus on issues of culture & development, public health, human ecology, globalization. Their programs use non-classroom settings and resources to explore these topics. Students undertake a substantive independent research project as the capstone of their study abroad program. For more information: www.sit.edu

The University of York: Meet & Greet the Director
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
4:00 p.m.
204 Lewisohn

Thinking of studying in England? Come learn more about the York University Exchange, an excellent campus-based university in the heart of England. Simon Willis, Director of International program will be visiting campus. The University of York is perennially named one of the top ten universities in the United Kingdom. Well known for the high quality of its teaching and research, undergraduates study in 30 academic departments and research centers, with academic strengths across the disciplines. With more than 11,000 students, 7,700 undergraduates, the University is both a stimulating and welcoming academic community in the North of England. Of particular interest are their English, History, Economics, Computer Science and Politics programs. For more information: http://www.york.ac.uk/


Upcoming Deadlines:

Fall Clearance Deadline: March 1

Are you planning on or thinking of studying abroad next fall? Academic clearance, or formal permission from your school to study abroad, is your first step.

• CC students: See Scott Carpenter in 105 Carmen. sc2764@columbia.edu
• SEAS students: See Scott Carpenter in 105 Carmen. sc2764@columbia.edu
• GS students: See your GS Advisor in the Dean’s office.

Columbia Program Deadlines

Planning on studying on a Columbia program, this summer or fall? Deadlines fast approach and some applications deadlines have passed. If you are still interested in applying or in discussing your options, email Fay Ju at fjj1@columbia.edu or Lindsey Schram at ls2553@columbia.edu or call 212-854-2559.


February 15:

• Beijing Summer Language Program & Shanghai Business Chinese and Internship Program

March 1:

• Summer Italian Cultural Studies Program in Venice
• Summer Advanced and Classical Japanese in Kyoto
• Columbia-Penn Program in Paris at Reid Hall (Fall, Academic Year)
• Berlin Consortium for German Studies

March 15:

• Columbia in Beijing at Tsinghua University
• Columbia in Paris at Reid Hall (Summer)

For more information, please check http://ogp.columbia.edu/pages/noncolumbia_students/index.html

Community Impact's Van Amson Service Fellowship Fund

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• Have you secured an unpaid summer service internship in NYC?
• Or are you interested in a summer internship at Community Impact at Columbia Univeristy?
• Are you in any of these situations but find it hard to live in NYC without funding?

Apply to the Van Amson Service Fellowship Fund, formerly known as the Community Impact Fellowship Fund! Columbia and Barnard undergraduates are eligible to receive sponsored housing and a $3000 summer stipend.


INFORMATION SESSION
Monday, March 2, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lerner Hall - Ramp Lounge West


Apply now at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ci/events/internship.html. Deadline Sunday, March 22, 2009. Please direct any questions or comments to ciexecs@columbia.edu

Philosophy Open House

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Interested in Philosophy? Please come to an Open House for Prospective Philosophy Majors:

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
716 Philosophy Hall

Meet faculty, current majors, and other prospective majors, and ask all your questions!

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact Maia Bernstein, mb210@columbia.edu.

An Open Discussion with Nick Kulish (CC97), Berlin Bureau Chief for The New York Times

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Deutsches Haus - 420 W. 116th St.

After graduating from Columbia College in 1997, Nick Kulish got a job for the New York Times and is now serving as bureau chief in Berlin. He has written a number of fascinating and important stories for the Times, much of it focused on the new, multi-cultural, history-laden realities of contemporary Germany: from hockey-playing ex-Stasi officers to the search for a high-ranking Nazi who lived undercover in Egypt for decades. Recent articles have dealt with Germany's strategic importance for the war in Afghanistan, the Pope's controversial endorsement of a Holocaust denier, and the re-emergence of legendary film studio Babelsberg ("Metropolis"), where Tom Cruise, Kate Winslet and other Hollywood stars have recently made movies.

Academic Opportunity: Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (CC Sophomores)

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This program provides research training, faculty mentorship and financial support for Columbia College underrepresented minority students and other College students with a demonstrated commitment to racial diversity who wish to pursue a Ph.D. and whose intellectual and social commitments embody those of the late Dr. Benjamin Mays. Accepted fellows may enter the program in their Junior year and receive a yearly stipend of $2,000. In addition, they will be eligible for summer research funding up to $3,000, and travel expense reimbursement up to $500. After entering a Ph.D. program in one of the designated fields, fellows are eligible for up to $10,000 in undergraduate tuition loan repayment. You do not need to be majoring in one of the designated fields to be eligible, but you should be planning to pursue a Ph.D. in one of them.

The designated fields are: Anthropology, Area Studies, Art History, Classics, Computer Science, Demography, Earth Science, Ecology, English, Ethnomusicology, Foreign Language, Geology, History, Literature, Mathematics, Musicology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Theory, Religion, and Sociology.

There will be an information session on:

Friday, March 6, 2009
12:00 p.m.
402 Hamilton Hall

For more information, please contact Hazel May, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at hm2135@columbia.edu. You can also visit www.mmuf.org for more information about the program.

Applications are due by 3:00 PM on Friday, April 10 2009. Application forms will be available at the information session and thereafter in 208 Hamilton Hall.

The New Transatlantic Agenda in the Obama Administration (3/5)

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The European Institute

The New Transatlantic Agenda in the Obama Administration

Speakers:
William Drozdiak, ACG and Washington Post
Sheri Berman, Columbia University
Warren Hoge, IPI and New York Times

Chair:
Nancy W. Collins, Columbia University

Thursday, March 5, 2009
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
The Burden Room, Low Library

RSVP to Myrisha Lewis, msl2155@columbia.edu

Upcoming Events Featuring CNN's Suzanne Malveaux and President Klaus of the Czech Republic

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The Office of the President is pleased to announce the following World Leaders Forum events:

Leadership in the 21st Century: CNN White House Correspondent Suzanne Malveaux '91JRN Speaks with Columbia Student Leaders

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Teatro, The Italian Academy, 1161 Amsterdam Avenue

Suzanne Malveaux, CNN White House correspondent, will join Columbia student panelists for a discussion on leadership moderated by President Lee C. Bollinger.

Reception to follow

Co-sponsored by the Student Affairs Caucus of the University Senate

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President Václav Klaus of the Czech Republic

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Rotunda, Low Memorial Library

President Klaus will deliver a keynote address entitled, "Europe, Environmentalism and the Current Economic Crisis: As Seen from Prague."

Hosted by President Lee C. Bollinger

Audience question and answer session moderated by Victoria de Grazia, Moore Collegiate Professor of History

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Online registration for each program is required.
To register, please visit www.worldleaders.columbia.edu

Top 10 Social Sites for Finding a Job

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Some of these sites allow you to craft a resume, while others are networking platforms that contain job listings. By signing up for all ten, you increase your chances of getting a job and decrease the amount of time you’ll spend searching for a new one. Three of the listed sites can be combined with other sites to be more impactful. In addition to joining, creating profiles and searching for jobs, I encourage you to support these sites with either a traditional website or blog, so that you have more to present to employers, in addition to your profile.

View the Top 10 Sites HERE:

Funding for Summer Internships - Center for Career Education Resources

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Are you considering taking an unpaid or low-paying internship this summer? The Center for Career Education (CCE) wants to help make your internship a possibility and has resources for you to find funding and lessen the financial burden of an unpaid/low-paying internship.

Fund an unpaid summer internship through the CC Parent Alumni Internship Fund
The Center for Career Education is pleased to announce the Parent Alumni Internship Fund (PAIF) for summer 2009. PAIF is designed to encourage Columbia College students to accept a quality internship that will foster their career exploration and build upon their academic studies, while alleviating some of the financial burden associated with unpaid internships. Award amounts will range from $1,000 to $3,000. Current sophomores and juniors at CC who receive grant-based financial aid and have secured an unpaid internship are eligible to apply. Preference is given to applicants with public service internships, but we encourage all eligible students with unpaid internships to apply. For more information about PAIF and how to apply, go to: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/howtointernship/alumni. Apply by April 17, 2009

Campus Housing in New York – Summer Interns Living and Learning Program
Are you interested in interning in NYC this summer, living in the dorms for a discounted rate, and sharing and learning about other internship experiences and industries with 30 other students? If your answer is yes, join us and apply for the Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP)! For more information on SILLP and how to apply, go to: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/howtointernship/sillp. Apply by April 17, 2009

Funding for Summer Internships Presentation
March 3 and April 6, 12:00 p.m.
Center for Career Education, Conference Room
Taking an unpaid or low-paying internship in a field you love doesn't have to break the bank. Join CCE staff and the Fellowships Office for an informative session on how you can engage in an unpaid internship experience through a variety of funding opportunities. At this session, you will learn about how to find and apply for funding for unpaid opportunities, and about other strategies to make ends meet. The Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP) and the Parent and Alumni Internship Fund (PAIF) Program will also be discussed. The Fellowships Office will join us to share helpful tips and resources. Register for this presentation at: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events

Alice! Health Promotion Program Focus Groups

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Are you interested in earning a gift card?

The Alice! Health Promotion Program, part of Health Services at Columbia, is currently conducting focus groups on two health topics: (1) stress, (2) the drinking culture at Columbia. You can participate in one or both focus groups.

The focus group will take approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours and several time options will be available over the coming weeks.

If you would like to participate, e-mail your name and a contact phone number to Alice@columbia.edu - be sure to specify if you would like to participate in a specific topic or if you are interested in both groups.

HOW TO: Build the Ultimate Social Media Resume

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Social media resumes are important for attracting hiring managers directly to you, without you having to submit your resume, blindly, to them. The problem with submitting your resume online to job postings is that most job postings aren’t even vacant, might not exist, and 80% of jobs offers are received through networking.

With a social media resume, you’re able to paint a completely different portrait of yourself for hiring managers and customize it to reflect your personal brand. With the inclusion of various multimedia elements, sharing options, integrated social networking feeds and the same elements you’d find in a traditional resume, you are better equipped for success.

Social media has allowed us to reverse the recruiting process. Instead of submitting our resume, it becomes a billboard that can be shared, distributed to hiring managers, searched and more. In one sense it showcases your talents and what you’re looking for in a job and in the other, recruiters become attracted to it and will approach you with the opportunities that you desire.

Here is the social media resume process:

Anthropology Open House (2/27)

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If you are considering a major or concentration in anthropology (or if you are a recently declared anthropology major or concentrator) and would like to learn more and join others for food and informal contemplation of the wondrous possibilities for undergraduate anthropology at Columbia—studies abroad, online journals and communiqués, occasional gatherings, ethnographic forays, thesis projects, post-grad futures, and more—then, by all means, in the midst of this major declaration come to the Open House in Anthropology. Bring your questions and curiosity...

OPEN HOUSE in ANTHROPOLOGY

Musing on your Major Declaration?
In search of the social? In search of difference?
Desire to write, ethnographically and otherwise?
Bring a friend!

Yes, there will be food! Lunch and snacks.

THIS FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
12:00-3:00 pm

Department of Anthropology Lounge
4th Floor – 465 Schermerhorn Extension

SEE YOU THERE!

Inquiries may emailed to: anthro-undergrad-director@columbia.edu

CC - Last Day to Drop a Class is TODAY - (2/24)

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TODAY - Tuesday, February 24th

...is the Last Day to Drop a Class for Columbia College students!!


Please double and triple check your schedule on SSOL (NOT CourseWorks) to make sure that you are registered for the classes you have been attending. If you see a problem, please call to make an appointment with your Advising Dean ASAP!!

In the past students have received F's and UW's for being registered for classes they either have stopped going to (without dropping) or have never attended. Please don't let this happen to you…!

If you need to drop a class you can simply fill out an add/drop form and bring it to the Registrar’s Office in 205 Kent Hall by 5pm - Tuesday, February 24th. No signatures are needed!!

You can fill out this on-line add/drop form and print it out:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/pdfs/add-drop.pdf


**The Last Day to Drop a Class for SEAS students is: Thursday, March 26th

CC Major Declaration 2009

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Dear CC Sophomores,

It’s almost time to declare your major!

In less than two weeks you will be able to declare your intended major and/or concentration using the online major declaration system. Instructions and a web link will be emailed to you on Monday, February 23; you will have until Thursday, March 5 to declare.

CSA is hosting a Major Mentor Event on Monday, February 16 from 3:00-5:30 pm in 555 Lerner. This is an opportunity to ask juniors and seniors questions about particular majors, course selection, and undergraduate opportunities. No RSVP is necessary and refreshments will be served.

Please note that the following departments require written approval. If you choose a major or concentration in one of these areas, you will be asked to download a Major/Concentration Declaration form, which must be signed by a faculty adviser in the department and returned to 403 Lerner before the end of the declaration period.

• Architecture (310 Barnard Hall)
• Comparative Literature & Society (Heyman Ctr.)
• Creative Writing (612 Lewisohn)
• Earth & Environmental Sciences (556-7 Schermerhorn)
• East Asian Languages & Cultures (407 Kent)
• Film Studies (513 Dodge)
• Italian (502 Hamilton)
• Physics (702 Pupin)
• Spanish & Portuguese (307 Casa Hispanica)
• Special Concentration in Sustainable Development (Earth Institute Office, 1408 IAB)
• Urban Studies (208 Hamilton)

I recommend that you visit the department this week to discuss the approval process. If you declare a major or concentration in one of these departments but have not received written approval by March 5, the program will be removed from your official record.

Over the next few weeks, keep an eye out for announcements about Departmental Open Houses. These are opportunities to interact with students and faculty in your new or intended department. Read the CSA Blog for a list of programs and events. If you have any questions or concerns, please send me an email or make an appointment to come in.

Sincerely,
The Center for Student Advising

Decision Making Workshop (2/24)

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Confused about what major to choose? Torn between two different areas? How do I make a decision that I can be confident about? What if my choice conflicts with what my parents want?

This workshop will provide a safe space to discuss these questions and work towards solutions. Facilitated by Elizabeth Stringer, Ph.D.

Decision Making Workshop
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Location: TBA

RSVP to: es2764@columbia.edu

Center for Career Education (CCE): February 22 – March 6 at a GLANCE

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This week, join us on a site visit to MTV, speak with employers at the Civic Engagement Networking night, and learn the secrets of graduate school admissions.

Next week, investigate opportunities and meet with employers at 3 Fairs: the Not-for-profit and Public Service Career Fair, the All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair, and the Tri-State Charter School Career Fair.

Also, make sure you check out the Washington D.C. Virtual Career Fair, which ends March 1.

Win a 10k Scholarship by voicing your opinion at: http://www.universumsurvey.com/us.

USNews.com: The 13 Biggest Mistakes in Picking a Major

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For many students, picking a major is the single biggest academic decision they'll have to make in their college career. It's also the one most fraught with mistakes, ranging from picking at the wrong time to picking for the wrong reasons. So, here's a baker's dozen of the most common—and most costly—mistakes students make in picking a major (and our best advice on how to avoid them)...

From USNews.com

Barnard College Education Program Planning Meeting

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EDUCATION PROGRAM PLANNING

The Barnard College Education Program invites admitted Education Program students and prospective students to attend our Program Planning meeting.

Come and talk to the faculty and students of the program.

Learn more about combining your liberal arts degree with teaching certification.

Join us on:
Thursday, March 12, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Milbank 327

Please call 212-854-7072 for details.
www.barnard.edu/education

Political Science Information Session (2/23)

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Information Session for Prospective Political Science Majors

The Department of Political Science and the Political Science Students Association will host an information session for students interested in majoring or concentrating in political science. Current political science students, advisers, and the Director of Undergraduate Studies will be on hand to give an overview of the department's programs and answer any questions.

Monday, February 23, 2009
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Satow Room in Lerner

MA Program in Climate and Society Information Sessions

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The challenges posed by climate change demand interdisciplinary understanding. The MA Program in Climate and Society will teach you the skills to understand the scientific basis of climate change, communicate it effectively, and analyze its socioeconomic impacts.

This 12-month graduate program combines core courses in climate science and climate policy with electives in cross-disciplinary subjects such as energy policy, public health, and corporate social responsibility. The challenges we face today require a new kind of professional with the multi-faceted understanding you will gain in the Climate and Society program.

There's still time to apply for fall 2009. Join us at one of our two information sessions to learn more about the curriculum, application process, and meet with current students and alumni. Learn about the career paths our graduates have taken in climate policy, education, environmental engineering, PhDs degrees and more.

Thursday, February 26th
AND
Thursday, March 12th
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Schermerhorn Extension Room 555

For more information or to RSVP email: arezou@ei.columbia.edu or call 212-854-9896.
Visit our website at:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/climatesociety

Pizza will be served.

Applications are now available for the Howard - Spelman Exchange Program!

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Columbia University is pleased to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a domestic exchange program with prominent historically black college and universities, Howard University and Spelman College. For more information please read below.


Howard-Spelman Exchange Program

Eligibility Requirements

• Students must currently be enrolled in Columbia College, SEAS or Barnard College.
• Students must have a Cumulative G. P. A. of at least 2.8
• Student must have at least Sophomore (SEAS students only) or Junior Class standing (Columbia College and Barnard Students)
• Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing

Application Deadlines

• Applications should be submitted to the student’s home institution where they are reviewed by a joint Columbia University-Barnard College Committee.
• Spelman College: Applications are due in mid-February for both the spring and fall semester.
• Howard University: Applications are due each year in mid-November for spring semester and in mid-March for the fall semester.

For more information

Columbia College and SEAS students should contact Dawn Hemphill, Center for Student Advising; ext 4-6378; dh2239@columbia.edu

Barnard students should contact Vivian Taylor, Office of Dean of Studies; ext. 4-2024; studyabroad@barnard.edu

Life as a Law Student - Panel of Barnard & Columbia Alumni/ae (2/24)

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Tuesday, February 24
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
313 Fayerweather

Register at:
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/law/events.php

Come and learn about what law school is like and and the life of a law student from a diverse group of alumni/ae attending law school in the New York City area. Participants will be given an opportunity to ask questions.

The panel will be comprised of a student from each of the following law
schools: Brooklyn, Columbia, Cardozo, Fordham, and NYU.

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

Register for this Event

Women's and Gender Studies Open House (2/23)

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The Institute for Research on Women and Gender
invites all interested and/or prospective Women’s and Gender Studies Majors and Concentrators

to an

OPEN HOUSE

on
Monday, February 23rd
5 – 6pm
754 Schermerhorn Extension

Please come and meet current and recent majors/concentrators, and Julie Crawford, IRWaG Director of Undergraduate Studies, and see our fall course offerings!

ALL ARE WELCOME!


http://www.columbia.edu/cu/irwag

Archaeology Open House (2/20)

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Are you interested in any or all of the following?

archaeology · materiality · anthropology · art history · history · classics · ancient history

Then an archaeology major or concentration may be for you! We have two ways of studying archaeology at Columbia – either as part of an Anthropology major, or as an interdisciplinary major, where you can take classes from many different departments from across the university.

Would you like to learn more? Come to our Open House:

Archaeology Major Declaration Open House

1pm to 4pm

Friday, February 20th

Archaeology Lab, 9th floor, Schermerhorn Extension (room 954)

A buffet lunch will be served from 1pm, but you can drop in at any time.

Current students will be available to tell you about their experiences studying archaeology at Columbia, fieldwork and internship opportunities, and other archaeological activities in and around New York.

See the Center for archaeology website for more details: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/archaeology

or contact Prof. Brian Boyd at bb2305@columbia.edu

Center for Career Education (CCE): February 16 – February 27 at a GLANCE

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Many opportunities are currently offered through the Washington D.C. Virtual Career Fair. In addition to applying to open positions, chat with employers in real time, and connect with other internship/job seekers. Go to Washington D.C. Virtual Career Fair.

Also, broaden your horizons with visits to a wide variety of employers through CCE’s Site Visit program. Experience the work culture, tour the office, hear about a range of departments, learn about internship and full-time job opportunities, and network with alumni at the organization. More details below.

Congratulations to Jennifer Mandelbaum, GS 2012, winner of the Summer Feedback Survey Prize, a digital camcorder! We had a record number of responses this year, so thank you to everyone who participated. Your feedback will help us improve our services and help students take advantage of the many internship opportunities available.

Win a 10k Scholarship by voicing your opinion at: http://www.universumsurvey.com/us.

Paid internship: Go to San Francisco this summer and work for CBS interactive!

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Boost your resume with a paid internship position with CBS interactive in San Francisco this summer!

CBS Interactive is the premier online content network with the information and entertainment people crave. Our brands dive deep into the things people care most about across entertainment, tech, news, business, and sports. With hundreds of millions of unique visitors from around the world each month, CBS Interactive is a global top 10 web property and is the largest premium content network online.

Some of the Positions available in San Francisco include:

• Software Engineering Intern
• Editorial Intern
• Video Production Intern
• Marketing Intern

For a more complete list, check out:
https://college.cnetnetworks.com/joblist.html

What is the position?
This paid internship position is offered through the Center for Career Education's CUIn Program, which provides support, professional development and networking opportunities with other Columbia students and alumni living or working in San Francisco for the summer. This is a chance to build your skills, network and a great chance to get real, hands-on experience with one of the largest, most well-known companies in media!

How do I apply?
Log into LionSHARE (www.cce.columbia.edu/findajob/register) to see more details about the position and apply to Job ID #623. You'll need the following to complete the application:

• cover letter
• resume
• transcript (can be downloaded directly from SSOL)
• CU In application
• CU In financial support form

**All applications are due on February 22, 2009**

Summer Study in Venice Information Session (2/20)

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Columbia University Italian Cultural Studies Program - Summer 2009

You are invited to an information session to learn more about the program.

Date: February 20, 2009
Time: 12-1 pm
Place: 930 Schermerhorn

The Department of Art History and Archaeology and the Department of Italian offer a six week summer program based at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice. The program uses an interdisciplinary approach to understanding Italian culture through study of its language, art history, and architecture and the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the rich Venetian culture, traditions and history. The program is open to qualified undergraduate and graduate students.

Students with one year of Italian enroll in Intensive Intermediate Italian and Art in Venice for a total of 9 points. Students can complete their Italian language requirement with this program.

Students with two or more years of Italian enroll in Art in Venice with Conservation Project for 4 points. Advanced students also intern with Save Venice Inc., an American organization sponsoring restoration in Venice.

Ca' Foscari University graduate students serve as Cultural Partners who meet regularly with program students to provide a local perspective into Italian language and culture. They are involved in many aspects of the program including orientation, social activities, and field trips, allowing for regular interaction between program students and Italian students.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2009

For more information:
http://ogp.columbia.edu/pages/noncolumbia_students/summer/venice/index.html
Tel: 212-854-6333
Email: studyaway@columbia.edu

HISTORY Open House (2/25)

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
7:30 p.m.
301 Fayerweather

Discussion of the major and its requirements plus an informal chat with professors and members of the Undergraduate History Council.

Refreshments will be provided.

Major Mentor Event (TODAY - 2/16)

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ATTN: Columbia College Sophomores and First-Years

Are you thinking about a major? Not sure what to major in? Having a tough time narrowing down your choices? Sophomores have a few weeks to decide before Major Declaration. First-Years have a year. It's never to early to start thinking.

Come and get advice and learn from Columbia College Senior and Junior mentors. The Major Mentor Event is a college fair type of event consisting of most Columbia College majors.

Learn about a major from your peers...

Major Mentor Event
Monday, February 16th
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
555 Lerner Hall

Snacks and junk food will be served...

Department of Sociology Open House (2/18)

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
411 Fayerweather

Open house for prospective Sociology majors

URBAN STUDIES Open House (4/1)

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URBAN STUDIES Program Planning and Pizza

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
6:00 p.m.
202 Barnard Hall

All prospective majors are welcome.

Answer the call to public service: Work for a non-profit!

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Working for a non-profit organization can be one of the most transformative and rewarding experiences of a lifetime-

**Let your efforts effect change through this exciting internship with CIVITAS! **

What is CIVITAS?

The mission of CIVITAS is to foster, mobilize and coordinate civic concern in the community of Manhattan’s Upper East Side and East Harlem. CIVITAS seeks to promote, preserve and protect residential neighborhoods that are lively and livable. To focus its energies and maximize its impact, CIVITAS focuses on the following areas of concern: Urban Planning & Public Policy, Infrastructure, the Environment & related issues. Read more at www.civitasnyc.org.

What is the position?

This internship is a 10 week position with flexible hours offered through the Columbia Communities in Action (CCIA) program which provides professional development, a chance to interface with other interns working in non-profit and a stipend. The intern will get experience in issues affecting the quality of life of a very dynamic and diverse community and will also be exposed to all elements of operating a community based planning organization. This is a great chance to get real, hands-on experience!

How do I apply?

Log into LionSHARE (www.cce.columbia.edu/findajob/register) to see more details about the position and apply to Job ID #679. You’ll need a cover letter, resume and transcript (can be downloaded directly from SSOL) to complete the application.

All applications are due on February 22, 2009.

Thanks and Good Luck!

Welcome to CCSC on YouTube

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This is the official YouTube channel of the Columbia College Student Council, inspired by www.youtube.com/changedotgov and www.youtube.com/whitehouse.

CCSC will release a weekly YouTube address, featuring different council members. Various initiatives will be presented to keep the student body up to speed. Further, Columbians can respond to us with YouTube videos of their own creation. This channel aims to provide not only information, but also entertainment.

School of the Arts Summer Program 2009 Information Session (2/12)

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Columbia University School of the Arts will launch a new Summer Program in 2009, featuring over 40 new courses created by SoA graduate faculty and led by world-renowned artists and scholars.

Please join us for an information session this Thursday, February 12 with avant-garde theatre pioneer Richard Foreman and stage designer Jean Guy Lecat, two of the most celebrated forces in contemporary theatre today. Foreman and Lecat will discuss their upcoming summer residencies and master workshops for Columbia.

From aspiring artists to professional practitioners, the Summer Program offers a diverse range of options, including workshops, residencies and master classes; undergraduate and graduate level courses; and a special series for high school students.

School of the Arts faculty and staff will also be on hand to answer questions about all courses in the SoA 2009 Summer Program.

School of the Arts Summer Program 2009 Information Session

Thursday, February 12
511 Dodge Hall, Columbia University
6:00-7:30 p.m.

No RSVP necessary

The School of the Arts Summer Program is in collaboration with the School of Continuing Education.

For more information, please visit:
http://arts.columbia.edu/summer

Center for Career Education (CCE): February 9 – February 20 at a GLANCE

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What is your common reaction when you read the CCE newsletter? Fascination with what is happening at the Career Center this week? Cynicism about the job market and anything related? Whatever your reaction, we want to challenge you to begin thinking about how you can put yourself in the best position for success once you graduate. This involves truly making the most of your time here at Columbia and utilizing the resources offered at the Career Center to help you network, grow, gain internship experiences, and present yourself to the professional world in the most impressive way possible.

We encourage you to visit our Center, stay abreast of our programs and take full advantage of our many services and resources. Visit the CCE Web site and gain a greater understanding of the latest programs like the D.C. Virtual Career Fair running through this month. If graduate school is of interest, evaluate this choice on Feb. 10 or if you’re graduating soon, get advice as you transition from student to professional in our workshop The Job Search for Seniors on Feb 12. Read on for more!

Upcoming Psychology Dept Events

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Dept of Psychology Open House - For prospective majors and all undergrads interested in the Psychology & Neuroscience Programs.
Tuesday, Feb 17th at 8 PM in 200B Schermerhorn
For more information: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology/dept/ugrad/notices/OpenHouse.html

Pre-Clinical Advising Session - For anyone interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
Tuesday, Feb 24th 8-9:30 PM in 405 Schermerhorn
For more information: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology/dept/ugrad/notices/Clin_Y09.html

Dept of Psychology Grad School Work Shop - For anyone interested in applying to grad school in the field of Psychology or related fields. Peer Advisers and current Graduate Students will be discussing the application process for graduate school in psychology and related fields. More information to be announced.
Tuesday, March 3rd at 7 PM in 200B/C Schermerhorn

Dept of Psychology Spring Majors Forum - For undergrad students who are planning their majors in Psychology or Neuroscience & Behavior
*Monday, April 13th at 8 PM in 200B Schermerhorn (*please note: this date is tentative)
For more information: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology/dept/ugrad/notices/forum_spring.html

OPEN HOUSE: LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (2/25)

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
International Affairs Building, Room 802

The Institute of Latin American Studies invites you to learn about new undergraduate and graduate opportunities:

OPEN HOUSE: LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

Come learn about the
- Undergraduate Regional Major in Latin American Studies and
- M.A. in Latin American Studies (MARSLAC)

Learn about the revamped Columbia University undergraduate regional major in Latin American Studies and the new one-year Master of Arts Program in Latin American Studies (MARSLAC).

For more information, please contact Eliza Kwon-Ahn at ek2159@columbia.edu

Doctor in the House

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Conference Room, Center for Career Education

If you’ve never been to the Center for Career Education – you can find a map here: http://www.cce.columbia.edu/location

This popular annual program features Columbia College and School of Engineering and Applied Science alumni/ae who have pursued a career in medicine. A panel presentation and reception which follows offer students an opportunity to learn from and speak to Columbia alumni/ae.

RSVP: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/events.php


Panelists:

Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, SEAS '90

Dr. Ahmad is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon in the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. His training in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic has included physician team coverage for many professional teams and universities.

His practice specializes in advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques for sports related injuries of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He has special interest in shoulder instability, rotator cuff pathology, and ACL injuries. Dr. Ahmad has received awards for outstanding research in the field of sports medicine and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed research articles. He continues to perform research and educational activities on local, regional, and national levels while dedicating optimal care to his patients.

Stephen A. Becker, MD, SEAS '70

Dr. Becker is the Director of Surgical Critical Care, Maimonides Medical Center.

Jennifer Wright McCarthy, CC'88

Dr. McCarthy graduated from Columbia College with a BA in history in 1988. She completed her MD degree at State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, magna cum laude and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed clinical training in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Currently Dr. McCarthy is an Assistant Professor of General Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and specialized in Occupational Medicine.

Jennifer Philips, CC’91

Dr. Philips graduated from Columbia College with a B.A. in biochemistry in 1991. She completed her M.D. and Ph.D. in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of California, San Francisco. She completed clinical training in internal medicine and infectious diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by post-doctoral training in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. She worked at Novartis Institutes of BioMedical Research in Translational Medicine before moving to NYU Medical Center in 2009 where she is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. Her laboratory studies how Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, survives in macrophages, cells that normally eradicate bacteria.

Eugene Ross, CC’72

Dr. Ross graduated from Columbia College in 1972. In addition to his time at Columbia, he attended Hebrew University in Jerusalem during his sophomore year. Dr. Ross also graduated from Mount Sinai Medical School in 1977. After medical school, he spent two years working in general surgery at Montefiore Hospital. Dr. Ross then returned to Mount Sinai to complete his residency in Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat, facial plastic, and head and neck surgery) from 1979 to 1982. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Ross worked as an ENT specialist in private practice in Florida from 1982 to 1987 and again in New Jersey from 1987 to 1996.

Due to spine problems, Dr. Ross was temporarily retired from 1996 to 2000. While retired, he earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1999. From 1999 to 2001, Dr. Ross served as an associate attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom before returning to medicine in 2001. From 2001 to 2003, he served as assistant professor of otolaryngology at Albert Einstein School of Medicine, as well as attending otolaryngologist at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York.

Now Colonel, Dr. Ross served as Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 2003 to 2007. From 2003 to 2007, he was chief of otolaryngology at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. He served as commander of head and neck surgery during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Balad, Iraq, from 2005 to 2006, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Currently, Dr. Ross is working as an ENT specialist at the Westchester Medical Group in White Plains and Rye in New York.

Sponsored by Student and Alumni Programs and the Office of Preprofessional Advising, Division of Student Affairs; Columbia College Alumni Affairs and Development; Engineering Development; Alumni Relations; Center for Career Education; and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA).

The Summer Teaching Fellows Program (STF)

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Do you enjoy working with children? Do you believe that improving public education in low-income communities is the civil rights movement of our time? Do you want to explore teaching to see if it’s right for you?

If so, you should consider becoming a Summer Teaching Fellow.

Our Program

The Teacher U Summer Teaching Fellows Program (STF) is a highly competitive, unique fellowship designed to introduce college students to the world of teaching and urban public education reform. This program is a collaborative effort among Teacher U and its three charter school management partners - Achievement First, KIPP, and Uncommon Schools - organizations that are at the forefront of education reform.

We aim to recruit a diverse group of individuals to our schools who exhibit perseverance, hope, a passion for teaching, and a deep understanding of what it takes to work effectively in racially and ethnically diverse urban school communities.

For eight weeks in the summer following your junior year, you’ll be placed at a top-performing urban public charter school in New York City, where:

You will spend your days:

• Observing and teaching in classrooms
• Exploring high-performing schools and learning their best practices
• Working one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Learning from master teachers and leaders who have achieved significant results

You will spend your nights and weekends:

• Exploring all that New York City has to offer
• Bonding with your cohort of other STF members at organized events throughout the summer
• Living in a dorm in the heart of New York City provided by STF

Who knows? At the end of the summer, you may have just found the perfect job!

Plus you get paid! Interested?

For more information and to apply:
Visit www.teacheru.org/stf
Contact Candice Williams, Program Manager at stf@teacheru.org or 212-228-1888 ext. 131

Film Studies Open House (2/20)

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Open House for Film Majors
Friday, February 20th
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
5l2 Dodge

Department of Spanish and Portuguese Open House (2/18)

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Open House for Prospective Majors and Concentrators
Wednesday, February 18th
5:00 p.m.
Casa Hispánica 201

Archaeology Open House (2/20)

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Archaeology Open House
Archaeology Lab - Room 954 (9th Floor of Schermerhorn Extension)
Friday, February 20th
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Please feel free to drop by.

The Internship in Building Community (IBC) needs Summer R.A.s/Program Assistants for the Summer HS Program

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Looking for a life-changing summer internship?

Eager to work with talented peers and high school students?

Want to stay on campus and explore New York while testing and developing your leadership skills?

Columbia's Internship in Building Community offers an intensive two-week seminar in community building and leadership skills followed by a six-week practicum in which you serve as a resident adviser and all-around program assistant for Columbia's Summer Program for High School Students. You can find complete information at: www.ce.columbia.edu/ibc

Washington D.C. Virtual Career Fair

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Date: From January 26, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. through March 1, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST
Location: http://columbia.alumwire.com/login.php
Contact: For further information regarding this event, please contact Center for Career Education by sending email to: careereducation@columbia.edu
Info: Click Here to Visit Website

The Washington D.C. Virtual Career Fair is a joint venture between Columbia University and the London School of Economics intended to connect students from these institutions with top Washington D.C. area firms and organizations. Employers such as the Department of State, the World Bank, the Congressional Budget Office and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have already agreed to take part in this exciting event. Sign up beginning January 26th to familiarize yourself with the system and upload your documents before the fair begins on February 1st! In addition to applying to open positions you will be able chat with employers in real time and connect with other job seekers and alumni.

Graduate School Preparation Series - Center for Career Education (CCE)

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Graduate School Workshop: Exploring the Decision-Making Process and Weighing Your Options

Dates:
February 10, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST
February 19, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

Location:
Center for Career Education Conference Room
East Campus, Lower Level

Have you ever thought about going to graduate school? This workshop will provide students with a framework for making a decision to pursue graduate study. Students will also gain a better understanding of how to research and evaluate graduate programs, and how to begin preparing for the application process. In addition, a representative from the Fellowships Office will be present to discuss funding opportunities.

Please RSVP on the CCE calendar of events: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events

For further information regarding these events, please contact
Megan Massimiano: mm3572@columbia.edu

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Secrets of Graduate School Admissions

Date:
February 27, 2009 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm EST

Location:
Center for Career Education Conference Room
East Campus, Lower Level


Gain a greater perspective on the selective graduate school admissions process. Selective graduate schools look at more than just scores and grade point averages when evaluating applicants. What do they look for? Find out at Secrets of Graduate School Admissions.

Learn how to:

• know what graduate program is right for you,
• ace standardized tests (whether the LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT or other exam),
• stand out from the crowd on applications,
• put your best foot forward on application essays and
• get great references.

An informative session with Dr. Svetlana Bochman, a Columbia graduate (CC '95). She has a PhD in English and is Director of Bochman Tutoring. She has been helping students prepare for the GMAT, MCAT, LSAT and GRE since 2001. In addition, she has helped her students get into Harvard, Columbia and other top business, medical and law schools as well as MA and PhD programs. Dr. Bochman is certified by both Kaplan and the Princeton Review and has written test questions for a national test prep company. She was student nominated for "Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Educators."

Please RSVP on the CCE calendar of events: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events

For further information regarding these events, please contact
Megan Massimiano: mm3572@columbia.edu

Study Abroad General Information Session (2/9)

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General Information Session:

Thinking about studying abroad next fall or spring? Not sure how to start or where you can study? Come to our General Information session to learn about the possibilities of integrating a term or year abroad into your time at Columbia…

Topics covered include: Eligibility, Types of programs, Language requirements, Programs in English, Programs for scientists & engineers, Credit, and mor

Returned students will speak about their experiences abroad. Hear first-hand stories about living in Senegalese homestays, managing the Argentine transport system, acing the end of term exams at LSE in London, living in France like a Parisian...

Everyone is welcome!
WHEN: Monday, February 9th, 6:30 – 7:30
WHERE: Hamilton 702

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies - Information Session (2/13)

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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

GRADUATION 2009

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Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Columbia University! On the Graduation Zone website, students of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science can gather information to assist them in planning for this special occasion.

Please feel free to e-mail Graduation Zone if you have any questions. We look forward to assisting you.

Over the next few months, we will communicate regularly with students to ensure that they receive detailed information about graduation ceremonies and events.

About Graduation Zone
Graduation Zone is a resource for graduates of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and their families.

The Dean of Student Affairs Office plans the Class Day ceremonies for both CC and SEAS. Throughout the spring semester, this office communicates important information to graduates and their families as well as keeps this Web site up-to-date. We encourage you to check back often for new information.

It is our goal to ensure that this Web site contains all of the important details that will help students plan for their graduation and families make arrangements to visit campus. If you need additional assistance and are unable to find the answers to your questions on these pages, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to celebrating with you in May.

Graduation Zone is presented by:
Office of Events and Communications
The Division of Student Affairs
Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of
Engineering and Applied Science
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/events/gradzone
gradzone@columbia.edu


Baccalaureate Service
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 10:30am
St. Paul's Chapel

The Baccalaureate Service is an interfaith ceremony that celebrates the completion of each undergraduate’s career. Baccalaureate Service is planned by the Office of the University Chaplain and University Programs and Events. No tickets are required. Seating is limited.


The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Class Day
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:30 am
South Lawn


Columbia College Class Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 9:30 am
South Lawn

The Class Day exercises are school-specific ceremonies that celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2009. At Class Day, students’ names are read as they process across the stage and receive a class pin. A brief reception hosted by the dean of the school will follow each ceremony. Class Day is planned by the Dean of Student Affairs Office. No tickets are required for guests. Seating is unlimited.


University Commencement
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 10:30 am
Low Plaza

Commencement is the University-wide ceremony that marks the academic accomplishments of the University community. Degrees are officially conferred by the president, but graduates are not recognized individually. University Commencement is planned by University Programs and Events. Tickets are required for guests (limit 4 tickets per student). Students must pick up their tickets in advance.



Important Information for Graduates

Regalia, Rings, and Announcements
Columbia merchandise is available for sale at the University Bookstore in Lerner Hall. Students may order regalia, class rings, announcements, and diplomas frames at the Bookstore’s annual Grad Fair, which will be held from March 31-April 2. These items may also be purchased from the Bookstore and its outside vendors throughout the spring semester by visiting the Bookstore’s website: www.columbiabookstore.com

Yearbook and Senior Portraits
Students or parents may purchase the 2009 Columbian Yearbook online. Yearbook advertisements are a great way to commemorate a student’s accomplishments. A discount for ads will be offered until February 27; ad orders must be received by March 27. Please visit www.columbia.edu/cu/yearbook for details and purchasing instructions.

Please remind your senior to have his/her senior portrait taken on campus! The next sittings are scheduled for the week of February 9. Students should visit www.ouryear.com (school code 87186) to reserve a time.

Commencement Tickets
Each student may receive up to four tickets for guests to attend University Commencement. Tickets are not required for graduates. Tickets will be available in April and must be picked up in advance of the ceremony. Students will receive emails with instructions for claiming their tickets. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate requests for additional tickets.

Diplomas
Students may pick up diplomas following University Commencement until 2:30 pm. Columbia College students should pick up their diplomas in Alfred Lerner Hall. The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) students should pick up diplomas from their academic department. Any diplomas not picked up on May 20 will be mailed to the student’s permanent address on file. After May 20, please contact the Columbia University Registrar with questions related to the mailing of diplomas.


Important Information for Guests

Parking & Arrival
Columbia University has no public parking facilities. Drivers are advised to drop off and pick up passengers on Broadway or Amsterdam near the 114 Street gates. For detailed and current
information on campus access please visit www.commencement.columbia.edu. Seating for Class Day ceremonies will begin at approximately 8:30 am. For Commencement, gates on 114 Street between Broadway and Amsterdam will open for guests at 8:30 am. You will be asked to present your tickets upon entry.

Accommodations
On-campus. A limited number of on-campus accommodations will be available on a first-come first-served basis starting on Friday, February 13 at 10:00 am. Rooms may be reserved from Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21. For more information and to make your reservation, please visit the Columbia Housing and Dining website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/housingdining.

Off-campus. For suggested off-campus accommodations, please visit the Commencement website. We recommend that you make reservations as soon as you know your travel plans.

Disability Services
Services and accommodations for guests with disabilities are coordinated through Columbia's Office of Disability Services (ODS). Wheelchair accessible seating and special seating for guests with mobility impairments, the elderly, and people with hearing and visual disabilities will be available. Sign-language interpreting services will be offered at Class Day and University Commencement in the disability seating areas. A limited number of wheelchairs will be available to borrow from ODS. Please contact ODS for campus accessibility maps or additional information: http://www.health.columbia.edu, 212.854.2388; disability@columbia.edu.

Weather
Ceremonial activities will continue outdoors rain or shine, so please be advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Not all ceremonies are tented, so guests are advised to bring umbrellas in case of rain.

We encourage you to check the Graduation Zone Web site: www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/gradzone and the University Commencement Web site: www.commencement.columbia.edu for up-to-date information.

Open House for the Oral History MA Program (2/25)

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The new Oral History MA Program will be holding an open house for Columbia University students interested in learning more about the program.

Program Director Mary Marshall Clark and Program Coordinator MiRi Park will talk about the program and answer any questions.

Open House for the Oral History MA Program
Wednesday, February 25th
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
803 Butler

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, please check: http://iserp.columbia.edu/education-programs/ohma
or email Program Coordinator MiRi Park: ohma@columbia.edu

Tutoring, Writing Center, Help Rooms

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What should I do if I am having difficulty in a course?
If you are struggling in a course, you should contact your academic adviser or class dean to help you assess the source of your difficulty and brainstorm strategies for improvement. Some recommendations might include: speaking with your instructor and/or teaching assistant, visiting a departmental help room, using the Writing Center, attending an Academic Success workshop, or requesting a tutor.

Why should I meet with my instructor?
If you have questions related to your coursework: preparing for midterms or exams, improving participation, conducting research, or developing papers, you may want to meet with your instructor during their office hours. Meeting with your instructor can be a great first step toward improving preparation or refocusing a writing assignment; but he/she may also refer you to resources within the department, such as help rooms or teaching assistants, or elsewhere in the University. Read on for more advice about these resources.

Where should I go for help with writing and editing papers?
Free writing assistance is available at the Writing Center, located in the Undergraduate Writing Program office in 310 Philosophy Hall. This Center is staffed by trained and experienced writers and teachers. It is open Monday to Friday. For more information on hours and making an appointment, see the website at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/uwp/wc/main/main-page/index.html

What tutoring services are available on campus?
Academic Success Programs (ASP) coordinates the CC/SEAS Tutoring Service, which provides free group tutoring for those undergraduates who are receiving financial aid. Tutoring is offered in a broad range of courses, including introductory sciences, languages, core classes, and engineering subjects.

How and by when must I request a tutor?
You may request a tutor in any subject, up until the midpoint of the semester (third week of October, for the fall term, and the first week of March, for the spring term) by filling out a tutor request form. Groups are formed on a first-come, first-served basis with available tutors. If you anticipate you will need a tutor, you are encouraged to request one as early as possible. You may access the tutor request form online at http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp/tutoring/ or visit Academic Success Programs in 103 Furnald Hall.

What are departmental help rooms?
Help rooms are located in particular departments and are open to all undergraduate students who have specific questions about the subject. The help rooms are staffed by graduate students and teaching assistants; no appointment is necessary. There are help rooms for math, physics, and statistics. Help Room schedules are available on the relevant departmental websites.

Math Help Room: http://www.math.columbia.edu/programs/main/one/helprooms.html
Stats Help Room: http://www.stat.columbia.edu/misc-pages/help-room.html
Physics Help Room: http://phys.columbia.edu/~preceptor/student/helproom_hours.html

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Academic Success Programs – CC/SEAS Tutoring Service
103 Furnald Hall, (212) 854-3514
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp/

Undergraduate Writing Program – The Writing Center
310 Philosophy Hall, (212) 854-3886
www.columbia.edu/cu/uwp/index.html