CSA Blog November 2007

Premedical Summer Opportunities Panel

November 30, 2007 - 8:13pm
Tuesday, December 4th
7:00 - 8:30
313 Fayerweather

It's already time to think about what you will do this summer. Come to get tips about how to begin your search for summer opportunities and hear from your premedical peers who have each had interesting and rewarding summer experiences. This is a program not to be missed.

This program is co-sponsored by the Office of Preprofessional Advising and CU AMSA

Attn: Black Sophomore and Junior Males - Institute for Responsible Citizenship Paid Summer Programs in DC and NYC

November 30, 2007 - 6:08pm

An online version of this announcement can be found at http://www.i4rc.org/announcement.htm.


Summer program report, chronicling the activities of this past summer:

Hi Resolution (6.6 MB)

MCAT Registration for April and May Exam Dates

November 30, 2007 - 5:02pm
Registration for the April and May MCAT administration dates is scheduled to open on Wednesday, December 5th. The AAMC has not yet announced a specific time for opening. Please continue to check their website --

http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm

Student Forum on the Core

November 27, 2007 - 10:45pm
On Thursday, November 29th, the Student Representatives on the Committee on the Core will be holding an open forum on the Core Curriculum. Any and all undergraduate students are encouraged to come to voice their ideas, opinions, and thoughts about the Core.

Day Out Against Hate

November 27, 2007 - 10:44pm
Dear Students,

Earlier this month, President Bollinger made us aware of a Day Out Against Hate that was initiated by the City Council on November 29. Unfortunately, Columbia has been subject to a number of acts of bias and hate in the last several weeks and these acts threaten our community. It is because of this that we are reaching out to you and asking for you to support us in our stand against hate.

INTEGRATING SCHOLARSHIP & ACTIVISM FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

November 27, 2007 - 10:43pm
CUSP cordially invites you to our final Speaker Series event of the semester:

“INTEGRATING SCHOLARSHIP & ACTIVISM FOR SOCIAL CHANGE”
with Dena Merriam, Founder & Convener for the Global Peace Initiative of Women

TONIGHT! Tuesday, November 27th
6:00-8:00pm
World Room (2nd floor of the Journalism Building)

Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U)

November 27, 2007 - 10:32pm
The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at Columbia University is pleased to be offering for the 9th year:

Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U): An introductory ecology and conservation biology lecture, field, and laboratory course.

All Majors Welcome to Apply!

Live and learn in one of our beautiful locations:

SEE-U Abroad: Brazil or the Caribbean
Session 1: May 24-June 28, 2008

Apply for the Degree by December 1st

November 27, 2007 - 10:31pm
Attention Seniors:

If you were not able to attend the event last night in Lerner, you must Apply for your May 2008 Degree by December 1, 2007 by going to 210 Kent during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

Study Chinese in Summer 2008

November 27, 2007 - 10:20pm
Interested in studying Chinese during Summer 2008? Learn more about your options at an information session sponsored by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and the Office of Global Programs.

Hear from students and faculty about the following programs:

*Beijing Summer Language Program
*Shanghai Business Chinese and Internship Program
*Taiwan scholarship program

Date: December 4
Time: 4-5:30 pm

Random House Visit and Internship Program

November 27, 2007 - 10:19pm
Are you interested in a career in publishing?

Have you considered a summer internship (for rising college seniors) or a full-time entry-level position (the associates program) with the world's largest general trade book publisher?

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

November 21, 2007 - 10:00pm

UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN CREATIVE WRITING: INFO SESSION

November 20, 2007 - 10:35pm
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone who is curious about the new Undergraduate Major in Creative Writing If you're already a Major but could stand for some clarification

WHEN: Wednesday, November 28th, 7pm
WHERE: On Campus, Dodge Hall, room 413
WHY: Why not?

Come to the Undergraduate Creative Writing Major Info Session on November 28th, and get yourself some perspective.

THE CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM

November 20, 2007 - 10:29pm
SPRING 2008 REGISTRATION


PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY TAKE ONLY ONE WORKSHOP PER SEMESTER.

Beginning Workshops and Seminars

Beginning workshops are open to all students who meet the prerequisites.
The prerequisite for Columbia University students is University Writing.

2009 Premedical Advisory Committee (PAC) Evaluation Process MANDATORY Info Sessions

November 19, 2007 - 11:48pm
For CC & SEAS Premed Juniors and Seniors:

Thursday , November 29th
6:00pm to 7:30pm
310 Fayerweather

or

Monday, December 3rd
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Medical School Admissions Deans Discuss Teach For America and Medical School Admissions: Week of 11/26

November 19, 2007 - 11:10pm

Admissions deans of three top medical schools will be hosting conference calls for pre-med students across the country who are interested in hearing their views on Teach For America and how it fits into a career in medicine. Each dean will discuss why her/his medical school values medical students who have been Teach For America, and will help call participants think through their decisions about whether or not they should consider joining Teach For America before beginning their medical studies.

Are you interested in East Asia?

November 19, 2007 - 11:05pm
If so, come to the Open House of the Oscar Lee Symposium of Undergraduate East Asian Research and the Columbia East Asia Review!

*Open House for East Asia Undergraduate Symposium and Review* *Wednesday, November 28, at 8 PM in 403 Kent Hall*

Event Schedule:
8:00 PM -- Presentation on Oscar Lee Symposium of Undergraduate East Asian Research 8:30 PM -- Presentation on Columbia East Asia Review

SEE-U: Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates

November 19, 2007 - 11:04pm
For ALL undergraduate students of all majors:


The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) is pleased to be offering for the 9th year:

SEE-U
Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates

Important Message about Study Abroad Eligibility

November 19, 2007 - 11:03pm
As you prepare to register for the Spring 2008 semester, keep your study abroad plans in mind. If you are considering studying abroad, 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:

Careers In Publishing

November 19, 2007 - 11:02pm
For ALL students:


Center for Career Education

Careers In Publishing

APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women

November 19, 2007 - 11:01pm
For Undergraduate Sophomore & Junior females (majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering):


Research Internship

The American Physical Society and IBM co-sponsor a research internship program for undergraduate women. The goal is to encourage women students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering.

LAST DAY TO DROP A CORE CLASS: Friday, February 1, 2008

November 19, 2007 - 10:50pm

Dear Student,


In response to the complaints of first- and second-year students who have been unable to register for Art and Music Humanities, the Center for the Core Curriculum and the Chairs of Art and Music Hum have done a study.

Apply for The Degree Event is TONIGHT!!!

November 19, 2007 - 5:30pm

Attention CC and SEAS Seniors:

Did you know that you need to

Early Registration for Spring 2008 ENDS TODAY!!!

November 16, 2007 - 6:33pm
On-line registration closes at 9:30 p.m. TONIGHT!!

Make sure you have registered for your Spring 2008 classes...

Sociology Courses - New in the Spring Semester 2008

November 15, 2007 - 11:38pm

There are some brand new courses in the Department of Sociology for the spring semester you should know about!


*SOCI V3281y American Society* 3 pts. /T. DiPrete

The Iliad: A Staged Reading

November 14, 2007 - 11:06pm

Open to ALL first-years and sophomores:

The Core, CUArts and The Aquila Theatre Company present:

The Iliad: A Staged Reading

Columbia College Pass/D/Fail Deadline is THIS THURSDAY (11/15)

November 13, 2007 - 3:07pm

The Last Day for Columbia College Students to Choose the Pass/D/Fail Grading Option is THIS THURSDAY (November 15, 2007)

*you must use an add/drop form to change your grading option
**you can print an add/drop form HERE

SEAS Drop Deadline is THIS THURSDAY (11/15)

November 13, 2007 - 3:06pm

The Last Day for SEAS Students to Drop a Class is THIS THURSDAY (November 15, 2007)

*you must have your Dean's signature on the add/drop form

Spring 2008 Registration

November 13, 2007 - 12:55am
Early registration for Spring 2008 started TODAY. On-line registration is from Monday, November 12 – Friday, November 16.

  • Monday, November 12 – Seniors begin registration
  • Tuesday, November 13 – Juniors begin registration
  • Wednesday, November 14 – Sophomores begin registration
  • Thursday, November 15 – First-Years begin registration

Steamboat Foundation 2008 Summer Scholar Information Session

November 13, 2007 - 12:50am

For ALL Junior Pre-Meds:


Thursday, November 15

5:30pm to 6:30pm

516 Hamilton Hall


Life in Law School- Panel of Columbia Law Students

November 13, 2007 - 12:47am

For ALL Students & Alums:


Why Diversity?

November 13, 2007 - 12:44am

For ALL Students:

Join us for an extraordinary event!

Important Information About the Pass/D/Fail Policy

November 9, 2007 - 9:07pm

Dear Columbia College Students:


Department of Psychology

November 8, 2007 - 11:11pm
For ALL students:

TONIGHT!!


The Dept. of Psychology cordially invites you to the

FALL MAJORS FORUM
THURSDAY NOV. 8, 2007
7:30-9:00 PM in 200B Schermerhorn Hall

Your Program Advisors will be on hand to answer your questions, assist you
with program planning, and feed you pizza. We'll even give you a sneak
peak at the curriculum for 2008-09.

The Earth Institute @ Columbia University

November 8, 2007 - 11:05pm
Special Concentration in Sustainable Development
Undergraduate Discussion Panel

Attention Undergraduates! Are you interested in the new Special Concentration in Sustainable Development but unsure of how to apply this type of specialization? Would you like to learn more about the research and career opportunities in this field?

Geological Excursion to Death Valley, California.

November 8, 2007 - 11:04pm
For First-years and Sophomores:

Spring break field trip for first-year and sophomore students, March 15-22, 2008.

Deadline for email applications is: November 15, 2007.

For further information, check: http://eesc.columbia.edu/courses/v1010/

Undergraduate Summer 2008 Congressional Internship Opportunities

November 8, 2007 - 11:03pm
Are you interested in interning on Capitol Hill this upcoming summer? Would you like to work in your legislator’s district office? The Office of Government and Community Affairs will be holding an information sessions for students interested in interning in a congressional office this summer.

Please join us on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 6 pm in the Faculty Room in Low Library or on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 7 pm in Harrison Room of Faculty House. Remember to bring your CUID to the events.

Undergraduate Recruitment Committee (URC)

November 8, 2007 - 11:02pm
A few questions for you…

-- Do you want to be a tour guide?
-- Do you want to share your Columbia experience with others?
-- Do you want to help Columbia attract the world’s best and brightest students?
-- Do you want to prepare yourself for public speaking, job interviews, responding to challenging questions on the spot, and effectively communicating with a diverse population?

Upcoming Fellowship Deadlines

November 8, 2007 - 11:01pm
For Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors...

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