CSA Blog January 2008

LAST DAY TO DROP A CORE CLASS is Friday, February 1.

January 30, 2008 - 6:58pm
REMINDER

THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CORE CLASS is Friday, February 1.
This means that after this Friday, students may not drop their Core classes.

This only applies to the following Core classes:
  • University Writing
  • Frontiers of Science

First and Second Year Career Week (February 11-February 15)

January 30, 2008 - 6:38pm
The Center for Career Education presents the First and Second Year Career Week (February 11-February 15).

The First and Second Year Career Week features five days of specialized and focused programming designed to help first and second year students to begin and to further their career development.

This year, the First and Second Year Career Week features a site visit to the Guggenheim Museum, skill based workshops, and the essential Internship Bootcamp: Peer to Peer Networking.

Join NIGHTLINE!

January 30, 2008 - 5:08pm
Are you a good listener?
Do your friends come to you for advice?
Do you want to volunteer your time to serve your fellow classmates?

Join NIGHTLINE!

This is a great opportunity to build your communication skills!!

Find out more at the following info sessions:

TONIGHT!!!
Wednesday, January 30th at 8 pm, 203 Barnard Hall

Deadline to Uncover a “P” is: Tuesday, Feb 5th

January 29, 2008 - 10:01pm
***For Columbia College students***

CORRECTION: The deadline to uncover a “P” from last semester (Fall 2007) is Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Students can uncover their grade by going on SSOL and clicking on the link on the left side of the page marked “P/D/F Grading.”

Last Week to Add a Class

January 28, 2008 - 11:10pm
The Change of Program/Registration period ends this Friday.

Change of Program/Registration
Monday, January 28 - Friday, February 1

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REMINDER

The last day to ADD a Core class via on-line registration or via petitions is TODAY: Monday, January 28 (end of Core Registration).

Computer Science - Major Information Session

January 28, 2008 - 11:03pm
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

OPEN HOUSE - PROGRAM IN ARCHAEOLOGY

January 25, 2008 - 8:51pm
For present and future majors and concentrators in archaeology

954 Schermerhorn Extension
Thursday, January 31, 4:00-6:00 pm

The Program in Archaeology invites you to its open house, to be held in the Center for Archaeology (CCA) on January 31st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Faculty members will be there to help you learn more about the major and concentration in archaeology.

Snacks and refreshments served.

SIPA Course Open to Undergraduates

January 25, 2008 - 5:53pm
U4890 "Topics on Contemporary Turkey: Identity, Accession and Social and Political Debates in Turkey Today".

Attention SENIORS: Graduation Information

January 24, 2008 - 11:51pm





Attention SENIORS:

The GradZone website has been updated. You can find out important graduation information here.

A VERY Important Message from the Center for the Core Curriculum

January 23, 2008 - 9:24pm
Dear Student,

This is to remind you of the changes in Core registration that we communicated to you in November.

Specifically, we want to remind you that there is a new, earlier deadline for dropping Core classes. That date is Friday February 1.

Please read below for details.

The Core Registration Period: Tuesday, January 22 - Monday, January 28

Welcome Back!!!

January 22, 2008 - 6:51pm
All of the CSA Advising Deans want to welcome everyone back from Winter Break!!

Please remember that the Change of Program/Registration is currently going on.

Change of Program/Registration
(check SSOL for your time slots)
Tuesday, January 22-Friday, January 25
Monday, January 28-Friday, February 1

SIPA Applications Are Due This Friday, January 25th

January 22, 2008 - 4:37pm
REMINDER: Applications for the SIPA 5 year BA-MIA/MPA applications are due this Friday, January 25th.

Applications and all supporting material must be submitted to Dean Leora Brovman in the Center for Student Advising, Schapiro Residence Hall location, by 5pm.

No late applications will be considered.

Important Message about Study Abroad Eligibility

January 22, 2008 - 4:00pm
As you finalize your courses for this 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.

New Course Announcement -- HIST W3426 History of Slavery

January 18, 2008 - 3:38pm
HIST W3426y History of Slavery. 3 pts.

Professor Christopher Brown
TR 1:10-2:25
301 Fayerweather Hall

Staying Private on Facebook

January 17, 2008 - 3:51pm


January 17, 2008
Q & A

ATTENTION FIRST YEAR STUDENTS!!!

January 15, 2008 - 5:37pm
If you are taking Frontiers of Science this semester, PLEASE make sure that you are also registered for a Frontiers DISCUSSION.

You must be registered for the DISCUSSION by 5pm this Wednesday, January 16th or the Core Office will register you themselves. ***This may cause you to get bumped from a previously registered class.

Change of Program/Registration: STARTS TODAY!!

January 15, 2008 - 4:00pm
Do you need to change your spring schedule? Need to add or drop any classes??

Your CSA Advising Deans wanted to remind you all that Spring 2008 Registration starts back up next week!!! You will have three weeks to make changes.

Change of Program/Registration
(check SSOL for your time slots)
Tuesday, January 15-Friday, January 18
Tuesday, January 22-Friday, January 25
Monday, January 28-Friday, February 1

Four New Courses in Biology! (for Juniors & Seniors)

January 11, 2008 - 10:34pm

Links to information on all of these is at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/faculty/mowshowitz/changes.html


Two New Biology Courses! (for First-Years and Sophomores)

January 11, 2008 - 10:31pm

(1) For nonmajors – a great way to fulfill your science requirement – a new course for students who had some bio in high school and want to learn more, but don’t want to compete with premeds! Bio W1130, Genes & Development. For more info, go to:


https://courseworks.columbia.edu/cms/outview/courseenter.cfm?no=BIOLW1130_001_2008_1


How to Survive the Lecture Course

January 7, 2008 - 10:27pm




January 6, 2008
Strategy | Notetaking

By LAURA PAPPANO

The Reality


Who Will You Be This Summer?

January 7, 2008 - 10:19pm


January 6, 2008
Internships

By LISA BELKIN

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