4-1 Program – Information Session (4/17)

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The 4-1 Program provides students at SEAS the opportunity to obtain a B.A. degree from Columbia College. After completion of the SEAS degree and the Columbia College Core Curriculum, students enroll in a 5th year of study at the College. SEAS students apply in the spring of junior year, but should begin to plan for the program as soon as possible.

Students who are interested in the 4-1 program should attend an information session on:

Friday, April 17, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Broadway Advising Center Conference Room

SEAS students of all years are encouraged to attend.

Fulbright Scholarships Information Session (3/12)

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Thursday, March 12, 2009
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
202 Hamilton Hall (Core Curriculum)
Core Conference Room

Learn about various Fulbright Scholarship opportunities for post graduation. Dean Pippenger and Ms. Roach will share information about the Fulbright Research Grants and Teaching Assistantships. Gain insight into the application process and if these possibilities are the right fit for you. For more information, please contact the Fellowship Programs Office.

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.

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

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

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

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

MANDATORY MEETING for all planning to apply to medical school this summer

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Are you planning to apply to medical school this summer?
If so…please READ

2010 Premedical Advisory Committee (PAC) Evaluation Process MANDATORY Info Sessions

Tuesday , November 25th
7:00pm to 8:30pm
309 Havermeyer

or

Monday, December 1st
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
312 Math

Planning to apply to medical, dental, or veterinary school this summer for entrance in 2010? If so, you must attend one of the MANDATORY meetings regarding the Premedical Advisory Committee Evaluation Process. If you don’t know what this is you can learn about it here: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/application/recommendations.php

If you have attended this meeting in the past and decided to delay your application for some reason, we still would like you to attend for there might be new information. If you have completed a PAC application in the past, you will be required to complete an UPDATE application. You will learn more about this at the meeting. We ask that you attend the meeting for the first 30 minutes.

TO RSVP, PLEASE REGISTER AT http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/events.php

If you cannot attend either of these meetings because of class conflicts, or because you are out of the NYC area, you should email preprofessional@columbia.edu and include your name, conflict, UNI and email.

The information session will cover the following:

• assignment of premedical advisor and committee member
• distribution of important application materials
• explanation of the committee process and procedures
• outline of application timeline

Applicants for 2009 admission must submit the Committee Evaluation Pre-Application (distributed at the meeting) by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

This session is only for Columbia College and Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science students and alumni/ae.

Combined Plan Information Session for CC, BC, and GS students

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Columbia Engineering Combined Plan Information Session

Monday, November 17 - TONIGHT!!
Schapiro Residence Hall, 1st floor lounge
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Pizza will be served.

Please email combinedplan@columbia.edu if you plan on attending.

Lunch for undergraduates interested in majoring in Philosophy

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Are you interested in majoring or concentrating in Philosophy?

Please come to an information session with Professor Philip Kitcher (Director of Undergraduate Studies, Philosophy department)

Friday, November 14
12:30 p.m.
716 Philosophy Hall

Lunch will be served.

Please RSVP to Maia Bernstein (Student Coordinator) at mb210@columbia.edu if you plan to attend.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on the 14th!

Oxbridge Scholars Information Session - TODAY

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If you are interested in learning more about studying at Oxford or Cambridge for your junior year, please plan to attend the Oxbridge Scholars Program Information Session on Monday, October 13 from 4:00 to 5:00pm in 207 Math.

Dean Carpenter from Columbia College Study Abroad and Dean McDermott from the Office of Global Programs will be joined by returned students from the program to tell you more about this opportunity and to answer your questions. Applications will be made available at this event.

Students can also meet with Scott Carpenter, Assistant Dean of Study Abroad in 105 Carman. Open hours: Monday through Thursday 1:30 to 4:00pm and Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm, and by appointment: sc2764@columbia.edu.

Ronald E. McNair Fellows Program-Information Session

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The McNair Fellows Program, housed within Academic Success Programs and the Center for Student Advising, is a federally funded program that prepares low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented undergraduates for doctoral study.

McNair provides participating students with opportunities to conduct and present research, expenses-paid travel to conferences and seminars on graduate school admissions. If you are interested in learning more about McNair, please attend one of the two remaining information sessions:

• Friday, October 10, Lewisohn Room 602, 1pm-2pm
• Wednesday, October 22, Broadway Lounge, 1pm-2pm

Food and refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to: mcnair@columbia.edu

REU Information Session - TODAY at 5pm

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REU Information Session
Date: Monday, February 4
Time: 5-6pm
Place: 414 Schapiro/CEPSR

Please join us to hear about Columbia's MRSEC and NSEC REU program for this summer. We will also have former REU students and mentors on hand to share their experiences and you'll have the opportunity to ask them questions. All undergrads interested in participating in summer research in science or engineering are welcome to attend.

Pizza will be served

Computer Science - Major Information Session

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Dear Columbia College students,

The Department of Computer Science would like to invite you to our Major Information Session. Professor Adam Cannon will go over the major requirements, and the current CS majors will be there to answer questions. This is open to first-year and second-year students.

Major Information Session
January 31, 2008 (Thursday)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS Conference Room

Please RSVP Remi Moss at remimoss@cs.columbia.edu by January 30.

We look forward to seeing you.