ATTENTION: Graduating CC Seniors
If you have elected the Pass/D/Fail grading option for a class in the Spring 2009 semester, please be aware that you have until Friday, May 29, 2009 by which to request that the letter grade be uncovered.
At this point official transcripts will be finalized and letter grades will not be uncovered after that date.
Attention CC SENIORS - TIME IS RUNNING OUT
The number of seniors who still haven't taken the swim test is quite high. We encourage all students to take the swim test, but seniors in particular, need to take the test as soon as possible.
The PE Dept. is giving the swim test
The swimming test will be offered at the Uris Pool throughout the Spring 2009 semester on the days and times listed below. College students who are unable to attend one of these sessions should contact
Wednesdays
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fridays
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Sundays
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Your
**NOTE: You must confirm these dates/times with your instructors. You are strongly advised not to make any travel arrangements/purchases until you have confirmed when your last
Summer Term Office
303 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4110
212-854-3771
summerterm@columbia.edu
Summer Term Office
303 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4110
New York, NY 10027
212-854-3771
summerterm@columbia.edu
Attention CC SENIORS
The number of seniors who still haven't taken the swim test is quite high. We encourage all students to take the swim test, but seniors in particular, need to take the test as soon as possible.
The PE Dept. is giving the swim test 3x a week from now until the end of the semester.
The swimming test will be offered at the Uris Pool throughout the Spring 2009 semester on the days and times listed below. College students who are unable to attend one of these sessions should contact Ken Torrey at 212-854-4001 to arrange a time to take the test. If you have any concerns regarding your ability to fulfill the swimming requirement, please contact Dr. Torrey as soon as possible.
Wednesdays
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fridays
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Sundays
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Urban Studies
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
6:00 p.m.
202 Barnard Hall
Past Open Houses
Computer Science Monday, February 2, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CS Conference Room
Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (E3B)Thursday, February 5, 2009
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
10th Floor Schermerhorn Ext.
Earth and Environmental SciencesThursday, February 12, 2009
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
DEES Student Lounge in 552 Schermerhorn Extension
PsychologyTuesday, February 17, 2009
8:00 p.m.
200B Schermerhorn
SociologyWednesday, February 18, 2009
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
411 Fayerweather
Spanish and Portuguese Wednesday, February 18, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Casa Hispánica 201
ArchaeologyFriday, February 20, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Archaeology Lab - Room 954 (9th Floor of Schermerhorn Extension)
Film StudiesFriday, February 20, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
5l2 Dodge
Women’s and Gender StudiesMonday, February 23, 2009
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
754 Schermerhorn Extension
Biology and ChemistryMonday, February 23, 2009
7:00 p.m.
7th Floor lounge in Havemeyer Hall
Political ScienceMonday, February 23, 2009
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Satow Room in Lerner
Latin American StudiesWednesday, February 25, 2009
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
International Affairs Building, Room 802
HistoryWednesday, February 25, 2009
7:30 p.m.
301 Fayerweather
AnthropologyFriday, February 27, 2009)
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Schermerhorn Extension (room 465
American StudiesMonday, March 2, 2009
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Wallach Hall Lounge, 1st Floor
PhilosophyWednesday, March 4, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
716 Philosophy Hall
StatisticsThursday, March 5, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
East Ramp Lounge (2nd floor), Lerner Hall
ClassicsFriday, March 6, 2009
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
617 Hamilton Hall
The Department of Classics
invites all interested and/or prospective Classics, Classical Studies, and Ancient Studies Majors and Concentrators
to an
Open House
Friday, March 6, 2009
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (free luncheon served)
617 Hamilton Hall
Please come and meet current and recent majors/concentrators, faculty, and staff.
we'll chat about next year's course offerings!
Dine with us at our fabulous Roman banquet luncheon!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
P.S. Come see Euripides' Medea, Minor Latham Playhouse in Millbank on the 27th and 28th of March performed in ancient Greek (with supertitles translated into English), directed and performed by students from the Department of Classics!
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/classics
Thursday, March 5, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
East Ramp Lounge (2nd floor), Lerner Hall
Information and program planning for prospective majors, concentrators, joint majors (with Math, Econ, Poli Sci) and other interested students.
Sandwiches and Soda, too.
http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~dan/public/Document1.pdf
Dear Graduating Class of May 2009:
We hope you are enjoying your final semester at Columbia College and that you are looking forward to graduating this coming May. In order to make sure you do not face any last minute hold-ups that might prevent you from receiving your degree on time, we e-mailed you the “multiple major form” as well as a “change of major form” as attachments. Please look over the following instructions to determine if you have to fill out either form.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
411 Fayerweather
Open house for prospective Sociology majors
URBAN STUDIES Program Planning and Pizza
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
6:00 p.m.
202 Barnard Hall
All prospective majors are welcome.
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
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.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL MATH AND PHYSICS
Wednesdays 6:50-9:20pm
Professor Mike Mauel (mem4@columbia.edu)
Call number: 17002
Website: http://www.apam.columbia.edu/courses/ap1601y
Introduction to computational methods in applied mathematics and physics: Students develop solutions in a small number of subject areas to acquire a first taste in the practical use of computers in solving mathematics and physics problems.
APAM1601 does not require prior programming experience (but prior computer experience and talent are helpful.) Topics change from year-to-year, and only a limited number of topics (typically four per term) are selected for discussion and investigation. Topics range from classical and modern physics and applied mathematics, but the course is not meant to cover these areas broadly. Instead, each topic will be self-contained and limited in scope. We try to make topics interesting and absorbing, and they will amplify and expand on a student's knowledge acquired during your first year of physics and mathematics course work.
The goal of this course is to provide some depth in select topics instead of providing a general (but shallow) overview of an entire subject area.
Examples include elementary interpolation of functions, solution of nonlinear algebraic equations, curve-fitting and hypothesis testing, wave propagation, fluid motion, gravitational and celestial mechanics, chaotic dynamics. (APAM1601 is usually taught by a team of two professors, an applied physicist and an applied mathematician.)
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