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.