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Follow this link to see the ColumbiaCSA Twitter account: http://twitter.com/ColumbiaCSA
What is Twitter??
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?
Why use Twitter?
Why? Because even basic updates are meaningful to family members, friends, or colleagues—especially when they’re timely.
How does it work?
With Twitter, you can stay hyper–connected to your friends and always know what they’re doing. Or, you can stop following them any time. You can even set quiet times on Twitter so you’re not interrupted.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
NSOP 2008 - New Student Orientation Program
Orientation begins on Monday, August 25, 2008 and ends on Monday, September 1, 2008.
Arrival for first year students is Monday, August 25th, with check-in taking place between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Unless you are participating in a special orientation program, such as Columbia Outdoor Orientation Program (COOP) or Columbia Urban Experience (CUE), or have gotten special permission from housing, you may not move into your room before August 25, 2008.
How can I contact NSOP?
You can contact the 2008 NSOP staff by email at: orientation@columbia.edu. You may also call the office at (212) 854-5808.
What date does Orientation officially begin?
Orientation begins on Monday, August 25th for First Year and Transfer Students.
If I am participating in COOP or CUE when will I receive information about move-in?
If you're participating in one of these special programs, you'll get a separate letter informing you of your acceptance and your alternate move-in date.
What should I do if I must arrive before August 25, 2008?
If you must arrive before August 25, 2008 and are not participating in a special program and do not have special permission from housing, a list of area hotels and other accommodations can be found on the Columbia University Conference Housing website. Go to: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/conference-guest-housing/index.html for possible accommodations.
What events will be happening during Orientation week?
The committee will be planning a week of activities for you throughout the summer. You will receive an orientation schedule book upon arrival. For periodic updates, please refer to the Orientation website.
Will there be an Orientation Program for Families and Parents?
Family orientation will be on Monday, August 25th and coincides with the first day of NSOP. It is a day-long event that includes various workshops, a campus resource fair, and Convocation. Please visit this website for more information about Family Orientation. You can contact the Office of Parent/Family Programs by sending an email to: fpse@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-2446.
For Barnard specific information, you can visit: www.barnard.edu/parents/.
How can I find out the most up to date information about Orientation?
This website: www.columbia.edu/cu/orientation will contain the most up to date information for the 2008 edition of NSOP.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Important Reminders for Summer Term 2008
June 2 – Term bill sent to your
June 19 – Payment due
| Session | Last day to drop and individual course without being charged 1 | Last day for a full refund of tuition for dropping entire program 2 |
| D (May 27 – July 3) E (May 27 – July 25) X (May 27 – August 15) | Friday, May 30 | Monday, June 2 |
| F (June 2 – July 3) | Friday, June 6 | Monday, June 9 |
| H (June 9 – July 3) | Thursday, June 12 | Friday, June 13 |
| Q (July 7 – August 15) R (July 7 – August 1) S (July 7 – August 8) | Thursday, July 10 | Friday, July 11 |
1 There is no tuition refund for individual courses dropped after the deadline.
2 Students who drop their entire program after the deadline may be eligible for a partial tuition refund. Students dropping their entire program must contact the Office of the Summer Term in 303 Lewisohn. Information about the withdrawal process, associated fees, and the refund schedule can be found by clicking on the link below.
http://www.ce.columbia.edu/summer/tuition.cfm?PID=1&Content=Refund
Please contact summerterm@columbia.edu if you have any problems or questions.
This message was sent to all students who are registered for the summer term.
Registration, program approvals, advising
Summer Term Office
303 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4110
New York, NY 10027
212-854-3771
summerterm@columbia.edu
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Tutoring Positions
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is looking for GREAT tutors to work with GS students for the summer and fall semester. Below, please find the tutor job description.
If you are interested in being a tutor please stop by the Dean of Students Office in 308 C Lewisohn Hall to pick up an application.
Undergraduates:
$15 per hour
Physics I, II,
Chemistry I, II
Calculus I, II, III
If you have any questions please feel free to email Leslie Limardo: lal48@columbia.edu
Friday, May 16, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Policy on Incompletes
For CC students: To be granted an Incomplete, it is expected that students will have completed all work in the class except for the final project or exam, and students must provide official supporting documentation certifying the reasons for the request. Please note that final authorization of all Incompletes requires approval of the Committee on Academic Standing; individual faculty members and instructors are NOT authorized to grant Incompletes.
For SEAS Students: To be granted an Incomplete, students must provide official supporting documentation certifying the reasons for the request. Please note that final authorization of all Incompletes requires the approval of both the Committee on Academic Standing and the instructor for the course. Individual faculty members and instructors are NOT authorized to grant Incompletes.
Both CC and SEAS students who wish to petition for an Incomplete must do the following:
A) Contact/make an appointment with their class dean to discuss the request. If the circumstances appear to warrant an Incomplete, they will be provided with an application to request an Incomplete. This petition includes a form to be completed by their instructor(s).
B) Request that the instructor(s) complete the instructor form. Instructors will be asked to provide a contingency grade in the event that the student does not finish the assigned work. The completed instructor form must be provided in order for the Incomplete application to be reviewed by the Committee on Academic Standing.
C) Obtain supporting documentation from Health Services or other source(s) appropriate to the reason you are requesting an Incomplete.
D) Submit all completed forms and supporting documentation to CSA for consideration by the Committee on Academic Standing.
Petition Deadlines:
For final papers or other course work due at the end of the term: Monday, May 5th, 2008
For final exams: No later than a day before the final examination for which students are requesting the incomplete.
Upon receipt of all forms and supporting documentation, the Committee on Academic Standing will meet to review the petition.
Students will be informed of the decision via email. Students who are granted an Incomplete are assigned a deadline for completion of the overdue work, or a date on which a deferred exam must be taken. The deferred exam dates for Spring 2008 are Friday, Sept. 5th, 2008 and Monday, Sept. 8th, 2008.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Attention SENIORS: Graduation Information
Welcome to GradZone
GradZone is the central on-line source for graduation-related information for students of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and their families. On these pages, you will find everything you need to know regarding various graduation ceremonies and events.
Graduating students and parents and families of graduating students should mark their calendars for upcoming graduation activities beginning with a Baccalaureate Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2008 and concluding with University Commencement on May 21, 2008.
Center for Student Advising (CSA) - Summer Hours
We will be open over the summer during normal business hours (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM) but there will be no walk-in hour, so if you need to make an appointment with your Advising Dean please call:
103 Broadway - 212-854-8711
1st floor Schapiro - 212-854-1870
103 Furnald - 212-854-3514
101 Carman - 212-854-9802
Final Exams Overlaps & Conflicts
Students who have two exams at the same time or have three or more exams on the same calendar day (not just a twenty-four hour period) as certified by the Registrar, may request an arrangement be made with one of their instructors to take that exam at another mutually available time during the final examination period.
The student should inform the instructors about the situation and inquire if any of them are willing to allow their exam to be taken at an alternate time. Students unable to make suitable arrangements on their own may then contact their Advising Dean to request assistance.
If a professor/instructor needs verification that a student has more than two exams on the same calendar day or two exams at the same time, students should print out their schedule via SSOL as proof, or contact your Advising Dean to verify conflicts via e-mail to the instructor.
Please remember that exams will NOT be rescheduled to accommodate travel plans.
Commencement Ticket Distribution
If you did not already pick up your Commencement tickets, you must pick them up in the Dean of Student Affairs Office, which is located in 405 Lerner Hall. When you come to the office, please ask for Shari Wilson. You may pick up your tickets from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm until Friday, May 9th.
In order to receive your tickets, you must show your CU ID. At that time, you will also be asked to complete a "name card" that will be used at the Class Day ceremony. On this card you will be asked to write the phonetic spelling of your name. This will assist Class Deans as they read your name aloud during the Class Day Ceremony.
If you are unable to pick up your own Commencement tickets, you may designate a proxy by completing a Commencement Ticket Distribution Proxy Form.
Schedule of Graduation Ceremonies
Baccalaureate Ceremony
Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 10:30am
St. Paul's Chapel
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Columbia College Class Day
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:30am
South Lawn
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SEAS Class Day
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 1:30pm
South Lawn
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University Commencement
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10:30am
Low Plaza
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The Latest Office Perk: Getting Paid to Volunteer; More Companies Subsidize Donations of Time and Talent; Bait for Millennial Generation
Today, a growing number of companies are lending out skilled employees to nonprofits and struggling small businesses around the world to provide accounting, marketing and other professional services. [...] say employers, first-rate corporate volunteer programs help attract and retain so-called millennials -- workers born after 1980 -- who are needed to help fill vacancies expected to be created by the impending retirement wave of the baby-boomer generation.
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Wall Street Journal
Sarah E. Needleman
Apr 29, 2008. pg. D.1
Last fall, Jenny Balaze left her post in Ernst & Young LLC's Washington office to spend 12 weeks in Buenos Aires as a volunteer, providing free accounting services to a small publishing firm. It was among "the best three months of my life," says the 27-year-old business advisory services manager.
The Big Four accounting firm covered her transportation, food and hotel expenses. Even better, she remained on the company payroll the entire time she was gone, and her job was waiting for her when she got back.
Corporate volunteerism often used to mean cleaning up public parks or building homes for the needy. Today, a growing number of companies are lending out skilled employees to nonprofits and struggling small businesses around the world to provide accounting, marketing and other professional services. Under these programs, assignments tend to tap into participants' skills and career goals.
To be sure, law firms of all sizes have a long tradition of providing pro bono work to nonprofits and individuals. But in recent years, more employers have begun offering similar arrangements for employees to do volunteer work on company time -- and the company dime -- even if it means employees miss weeks or months of work.
Why go to all the trouble? For one, employees often gain a broader perspective on business when they do their jobs in different settings -- knowledge they can bring back to the organization. And, say employers, first-rate corporate volunteer programs help attract and retain so-called millennials -- workers born after 1980 -- who are needed to help fill vacancies expected to be created by the impending retirement wave of the baby-boomer generation.
For many young job hunters, a prominent employee-volunteerism program is a strong selling point. A 2006 survey of 1,800 13-to-25- year-olds found that 79% want to work for a company that cares about how it affects or contributes to society. Sixty-four percent said their employer's social and environmental activities inspire loyalty, according to Cone Inc., a Boston-based brand strategy and communications agency, which conducted the survey.
"Millennials are saying, 'I don't want to park my values at the door,'" explains Carol Cone, chairman and founder of the firm. "They're asking companies: 'What's your purpose? What do you stand for? How are you giving back?'"
Companies are increasingly answering by creating volunteer programs and then touting them on their corporate Web sites and Facebook pages, as well as in meetings with job candidates.
Sarah Antonette, 28, says she opted to join PNC Financial Services Group Inc. last year instead of two other companies that offered her jobs partly because of its volunteerism initiative. "Some of the other companies I interviewed with do a one-off event or write a check, but PNC had an entire program," says the 2006 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh's Katz School of Business. She learned about it during her job interview.
PNC's volunteerism program includes partnerships with roughly 200 nonprofits nationwide. Employees can choose between skills-based assignments and projects unrelated to their jobs, says Kathy D'Appolonia, senior vice president for recruiting and employee inclusion at PNC.
Corporate recruiters say company philanthropy -- and building a reputation for direct involvement -- is a hot topic at campus job fairs. Laysha Ward, vice president of community relations at retailer Target Corp., says recruiters from all regions are hearing younger job candidates bring up the company's "commitment to the community as one of the No. 1 reasons they want to come work for us."
Ernst & Young's overseas volunteer initiative, which the firm launched in 2006, is "a big attractor on campus," says Deborah Holmes, a director of corporate responsibility. The fact that Ernst & Young limits participation to top performers or employees who have been with the company more than two years doesn't seem to be a deterrent, Ms. Holmes says. "It's something many new hires look forward to," she says. Other corporate volunteer programs have similar requirements.
For millennials and experienced workers, skills-based volunteerism is also a way to enhance their careers, says Greg Hills, director at FSG Social Impact Advisors, a nonprofit consulting and research firm in Boston. "Employees in general feel that they're delivering more value per hour volunteered when they're able to bring to bear their own workplace skills in addressing a social problem," he explains.
Ernst & Young's Ms. Balaze says her overseas assignment demanded more autonomy than any she had previously handled back in her office. "Being the only person working with that client, I was able to do a whole project from start to finish," she says. "Now the partners in my group are willing to let me work more independently because they know I've taken a project all the way through." Ernst & Young worked with Endeavor, a New York-based nonprofit group, in identifying small businesses in need of professional support in developing countries.
Skills-based volunteerism differs from the way many companies have traditionally supported nonprofits. Until recently, for example, United Parcel Service Inc. mainly donated money to nonprofits or arranged for employees to do volunteer work such as distributing food to homeless shelters, says Lisa Hamilton, president of UPS's corporate foundation. Now the delivery company also provides the expertise of its employees, she says.
A case in point: In 2005, Jimmy Guadalupe, a logistics supervisor for the delivery company, began providing supply-chain services to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for its annual Race for the Cure event. "I do the exact same things I do for UPS," says Mr. Guadalupe, 28, such as scheduling deliveries and assigning drivers to routes. He spends about 20 hours a month doing volunteer work, about half that on company time.
Employers are also seeing advantages to matching workers with volunteer assignments. "You develop their talent better," says Robert Mallett, a senior vice president at Pfizer Inc. and president of the pharmaceutical giant's corporate foundation. "They come back with more substantial leadership skills and a better strategic sense of how to navigate in different types of environments."
Employees say corporate volunteerism presents opportunities to network with colleagues from different departments, including senior leaders. For example, Amber Skorczewski, an associate marketing analyst at Target, led a volunteer effort last month involving 350 employees at the company's headquarters in Minneapolis. The group spent two days assembling safety kits for the American Red Cross and Salvation Army, among others.
As a result, Ms. Skorczewski, 26, got to work with the company's vice president of property development operations, who oversaw the event, and several participants she may not have spent time with otherwise, she says.
Overseas assignments, notes Pfizer's Mr. Mallett, are particularly effective for exposing workers to new ways of doing business. Pfizer expanded its volunteer initiative overseas in 2003, and since then, more than 155 employees have lent their expertise to nonprofits and government agencies in developing countries.
Among them was 30-year-old Shari Adler, a human-resources manager at Pfizer, who last year spent six months helping employees of the Tanzanian Ministry of Health implement workplace programs. She says it made her more confident in her ability to deal with many types of people -- critical to her work at a global company -- and gave her a chance to hone her leadership skills.
"It opens your eyes to things and teaches you how to communicate with people of all different backgrounds," Ms. Adler says.
Monday, April 28, 2008
ATTN: Rising Seniors: Spend a Week at Harvard Business School!
Apply for Harvard Business School's
Summer Venture in Management Program
Application Deadline: May 9, 2008
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) hosted by Harvard Business School http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmp/ is a week of HBS instruction (June 21-27, 2008) that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. This twenty-year HBS tradition demonstrates the many rewards of an MBA degree to students who may not otherwise have considered this path. Participants spend a week on campus living the MBA student experience – attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty.
This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership.
Participants will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and personal characteristics. Consistent with the objective of promoting educational diversity and opportunity in business leadership, additional criteria to be considered among others, are whether the applicant is:
* the first family member to attend college;
* a member of a group that is currently underrepresented in business schools and corporate America (e.g. African-American, Latino, Native American, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender);
* from a family with little business education or experience; and/or
* from a school whose graduates do not typically attend a top-tier university ( e.g., attends a rural or predominantly minority college, or has attended a community college as part of a four-year degree).
The SVMP Application is now available online. The deadline is May 9, 2008. To apply, and for more information about this program, please visit the SVMP website: http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmp/.
Open House - Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering
Wednesday, April 30
Location: Room 924 Mudd
Time: 4:10-5:25 p.m.
Food and Refreshments will be served!
Please come to meet the current graduating class and faculty from each of the 3 concentrations in the department:
1. Sustainable Energy, 2. Water Resources and Climate Risks and 3. Environmental Health.
Senior Projects will be presented, and students have the opportunity to hear about internships, student research and career opportunities.
Deadline for Uncovering Letter Grades for Graduating CC Seniors
ATTENTION: Graduating CC Seniors
If you have elected the Pass/D/Fail grading option for a class in the Spring 2008 semester, please be aware that you have until May 30, 2008 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.
Swim Test Schedule - Attention CC SENIORS
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, as follows:
Sundays: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fridays: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 2008
The Society of Women Engineers Annual Banquet
The Society of Women Engineers cordially invites you to our annual banquet, a dinner and dessert reception, on:
Thursday, April 24th
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Room 555, Lerner Hall
Recap SWE's events and achievements of the past year, learn about the organization as a whole, and meet successful professionals, alumni, and professors.
Featuring Guest Speakers from Merrill Lynch and Bristol-Myers Squibb, and guests from many different professions!
Business casual attire requested.
Please RSVP at: http://www.engineering.columbia.edu/overview-pages/cs/ugrad_events/
Spots will be reserved on a first-come basis.
Friday, April 18, 2008
ATTENTION ALL COMMUNITY IMPACT GROUP VOLUNTEERS! THE VAD IS HERE!
We are delighted to invite you to Community Impact's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (VAD) recognizes dedication to service and celebrates the accomplishments of Community Impact's volunteers. The VAD highlights excellence in our 25 direct service programs and 900 volunteers. The evening's program includes an awards ceremony and speeches by senior volunteers.
When: Tuesday April 22nd, 2008 at 7:30pm
Where: Low Rotunda, Low Library
Who can attend: all Community Impact registered volunteers! (Register if you haven't so at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ci/volunteers/registration.html)
What: Catered dinner and Awards Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of CI's volunteers!
We look forward to seeing you then,
The Community Impact Student Executive Board and Staff
www.columbia.edu/cu/ci
Monday, April 14, 2008
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
Emerging Leaders:
Students Making an Impact
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Rotunda, Low Memorial Library
535 West 116th Street
Columbia University in the City of New York
President Lee C. Bollinger will host a panel discussion with Columbia University students, on the topic of student leadership. Held in partnership with the Student Affairs Caucus of the Columbia University Senate.
MODERATOR
Lee C. Bollinger, President, Columbia University
PANELISTS
Sashti Balasundaram, Mailman School of Public Health
Melissa D’Agostino, Columbia Business School
Emma Kaufman, Columbia College
Will Straw, School of International and Public Affairs
Bilal Tanweer, School of the Arts
With introductory remarks from Andrea Hauge and John K. Johnson,
Co-Chairs, Student Affairs Caucus of the Columbia University Senate
Reception will follow.
For more information and to register, please visit: www.worldleaders.columbia.edu
New Accounting Course to be Offered
**UPDATE**
Students can now register for ENGI E2261 Introduction to Accounting and Finance which will be held Tues. and Thurs. at 9:10 - 10:25 in Havemeyer 209.
Fall 2008 Engineering E2261
INTRO TO ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Section 001 Call Number: 96355 Points: 4
Day/Time: TR 9:10am-10:25am Location: To be announced
Instructor: Anthony C Webster
This course used to be ECON W2261 and mainly concerns students in IEOR and those declaring the new Minor in Entrepreneurship.
**UPDATE**
The Leadership in Organizations course will not be in the system for registration until September – it is being designed now. It is strictly an elective course and will not count toward any major or concentration requirements.
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Dear Columbia College Students,
As the April dates for Fall 2008 registration approach, I write to inform you that the course ECON W2261 Introduction to Accounting and Finance will not be offered next year. Instead, in collaboration with the Business School, a new course, tentatively titled Principles of Accounting will be offered in the Spring 2009 semester.
In addition, as part of this collaboration a course titled Leadership in Organizations will be offered in the Fall 2008 semester.
These courses, specifically developed for undergraduates, will be open to juniors and seniors. As soon as additional information about the structure and prerequisites for the courses become available, another email will be sent with details.
The School of Engineering will be offering an accounting course designed especially for Engineering students who are enrolled in a program that requires a course in accounting.
Kathryn B. Yatrakis
Dean of Academic Affairs
Columbia College
Study Abroad Info
Pre-Med & Study Abroad?
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Office of Global Programs present a returned student panel and information session for Premedical students who are interested in studying abroad. Topics discussed will include programs and school that are particularly appropriate for pre-med students, as well as information on pre-med & science requirements, planning a semester abroad, scheduling and other concern. All welcome.
Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM
Location 516 Hamilton
For more info: kb2226@columbia.edu
Upcoming Deadlines
Study Abroad Registration Deadline: April 15
Registration Deadline!!! To study abroad for the fall, you will register to study abroad with this form, which confirms your study plan, keeps you affiliated with Columbia while you are abroad, and maintains your housing guarantee and financial aid. For the form: http://ogp.columbia.edu
Summer Study Abroad Registration Deadline: April 15
Are you planning on studying abroad this summer with a non-Columbia program? If you are interested in earning language credit this summer for your program, please read about summer study abroad policy here, or drop by 204 Lewisohn to discuss your plans. You should submit an International Summer Form to the Office of Global Programs by April 15.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Math Prize Exam, April 17
On Thursday, April 17, the Math Prize Exam will be administered in
310 Fayerweather, 7:30-10:30pm.
The various prizes are listed below:
SEAS prize for SEAS students
Margaret Kenny Jensen Prize for Barnard College students
Van Amringe Prize for Columbia College students
Each of these prizes is open to First-Years, Sophomores, Juniors.
The prize involves a cash award. Each prize may be shared among
deserving recipients in all three academic years.
Van Buren Prize for degree candidates.
It is not necessary to register for the exam.
Contact Prof. Bayer - bayer@math.columbia.edu for further information.
First Year Advising & Pizza
Are you a First Year student in need of some last minute advising for classes and free pizza?
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
11 AM—2 PM
Lerner Hall-Ramp Lounge East
Advising Deans from the Center of Student Advising will be on hand for any last minute questions about class scheduling for Fall 2008 and any other questions you might have.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Development, Activities Class Programming Series and the Center for Student Advising.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Summer Term 2008 Registration
Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11
THIS WEEK!!!
http://www.ce.columbia.edu/summer
Session D - May 27 - July 3 (six weeks)
Session F - June 2 - July 3 (five weeks)
Session H - June 9 - July 3 (four weeks)
Session Q - July 7 - August 15 (six weeks)
Session S - July 7 - August 8 (five weeks)
Session R - July 7 - August 1 (four weeks)
Session E - May 27 - July 25 (nine weeks)
Session X - May 27 - Aug 15 (twelve weeks)
Summer courses are offered in six sessions. The session you attend is determined by the course(s) you wish to take. For guidance in determining your session, see Courses and Key to the Course Listing.
Summer Term Office
303 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4110
New York, NY 10027
212-854-3771
summerterm@columbia.edu
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Students who are not pre-registered can register for classes in person on:
--May 22, 23, 27, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM
--June 5, 6, 8 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, for first part of the Russian Practicum
--July 2, 3, 7, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Bring a completed Registration & Add/Drop form to 303 Lewisohn Hall. If they have not already done so, students registering in person must submit a signed copy of the honor code.
4-1 Program – Information session Friday, April 11th at 12pm
The 4-1 Program provides students in The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science the opportunity to obtain a B.A. degree from Columbia College. After completion of the SEAS degree, students enroll in a 5th year of study at CC. 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 11th from 12:00-1:00pm in the Advising Center in Schapiro Residence Hall. SEAS students of all years are encouraged to attend.
Please email Advising Dean Elizabeth McArdle if you would like to attend or have questions: em2500@columbia.edu
George William Curtis Prize in Oration
The annual Columbia College speech contest for the George William Curtis Prize in Oration will be held this year on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 12:00 noon in 303 Hamilton Hall.
Open to Columbia College students, the contest offers cash prizes to the winner in each of the two categories, informative (4-6 minutes) and persuasive (5-7 minutes).
Sign up in 208 Hamilton Hall, but hurry—the contest is limited to ten entrants in each category.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Important Message about Study Abroad Eligibility
As you prepare to register for the fall 2008 semester, keep your study abroad plans in mind. If you are considering studying abroad next year, you should meet with Dean Scott Carpenter (105 Carman) as soon as possible to discuss how next semester’s courses can help prepare you for the experience.
Study abroad applicants need to have adequate language training and must take at least one course pertaining to the country or region where they intend to study.
Please visit the College’s study abroad website for details: http://www.college.columbia.edu/students/studyabroad/eligibility.php. You should also stop by Dean Carpenter’s open hours or e-mail him at: sc2764@columbia.edu for more information on study abroad eligibility and requirements.
Open Hours in 105 Carman
Monday through Thursday: 1:30 to 4:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 12:00pm
And by appointment:
sc2764@columbia.edu
212-854-7444
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: SEAS Residential Counselor, Summer Program
Summary of Summer Program: Prior to their fall enrollment, entering first-year program participants attend a mandatory five-week Summer Program. During the summer program, participants take courses in Calculus, Writing, Literature Humanities, Physics and Chemistry in order to prepare for the academic work required of Columbia students.
Summary of Residential Counselor Position: This is a full-time five-week live in position. The dates for the program are Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Friday, August 8, 2008. A mandatory training program is scheduled prior to the Summer Program
Responsibilities: Live in residence hall; assist in peer counseling pre first-year students; supervise recreational activities; assist with all summer program activities; complete student evaluation forms; attend orientation and staff meetings; assist instructors in classroom activities; and perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: Engineering Student who is able to work effectively with students and staff, both in classroom and residential setting; current full-time upper division undergraduate student in good academic standing at time of employment; prior peer counseling experience preferred; experience working with diverse communities; experience working in group settings; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills; responsible and mature.
Compensation: Residential Counselor will receive a stipend commensurate with experience, room and board for the duration of summer program and training, access to Dodge Physical Fitness Center, and admission to Summer Program sponsored cultural trips and activities.
Application forms are available in 103 Furnald Hall. If interested, please submit a cover letter, a resume, one letter of recommendation, a copy of your Degree Audit Report (DAR), and a completed application form by Monday April 14 to:
Administrative Assistant
103 Furnald Hall, MC 4747
(For additional information: 212.854.3514)
Monday, April 7, 2008
Well Designed
Well Designed
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Carleton Lounge
4th Floor, Mudd
Alumni will be on hand to speak about their experiences at Columbia and in their professions. A question and answer session will be followed by a reception.
This event is sponsored by The Division of Student Affairs, Student and Alumni Programs, Engineering Development and Alumni Relations, and Columbia College Alumni Affairs and Development
To RSVP, please e-mail: studentalumniprograms@columbia.edu with your name, school, class year and major.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Kathryn Wittner at: kb4@columbia.edu
Interested in Being an RA and Program Assistant for Columbia’s Summer Program for High School Students?
The 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 the Summer Program for High School Students.
You can find complete information at: www.ce.columbia.edu/ibc
Application deadline is April 11th.
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