CSA Blog April 2008

The Latest Office Perk: Getting Paid to Volunteer; More Companies Subsidize Donations of Time and Talent; Bait for Millennial Generation

April 30, 2008 - 8:46pm
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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ATTN: Rising Seniors: Spend a Week at Harvard Business School!

April 28, 2008 - 9:34pm
Apply for Harvard Business School's
Summer Venture in Management Program
Application Deadline: May 9, 2008

Open House - Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering

April 28, 2008 - 9:00pm
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.

Deadline for Uncovering Letter Grades for Graduating CC Seniors

April 28, 2008 - 8:30pm
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

April 28, 2008 - 8:00pm
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.

The Society of Women Engineers Annual Banquet

April 21, 2008 - 11:05pm
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.

ATTENTION ALL COMMUNITY IMPACT GROUP VOLUNTEERS! THE VAD IS HERE!

April 18, 2008 - 6:00pm
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

Columbia University World Leaders Forum

April 14, 2008 - 9:00pm
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

New Accounting Course to be Offered

April 14, 2008 - 6:50pm
**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

Study Abroad Info

April 14, 2008 - 6:22pm
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.

Math Prize Exam, April 17

April 11, 2008 - 6:11pm
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.

First Year Advising & Pizza

April 11, 2008 - 5:23pm
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

Summer Term 2008 Registration

April 9, 2008 - 9:38pm
Summer Term Registration
Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11

THIS WEEK!!!

http://www.ce.columbia.edu/summer

4-1 Program – Information session Friday, April 11th at 12pm

April 9, 2008 - 9:35pm
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.

George William Curtis Prize in Oration

April 9, 2008 - 9:30pm
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.

Important Message about Study Abroad Eligibility

April 8, 2008 - 7:45pm
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.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

April 8, 2008 - 2:30pm
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: SEAS Residential Counselor, Summer Program

Well Designed

April 8, 2008 - 12:10am
Are you thinking about pursuing a career in a design-related industry such as architecture or construction? If so, the next SEAS/CC career panel is for you!


Well Designed


Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

7:30PM - 9:00PM

Carleton Lounge

4th Floor, Mudd

Interested in Being an RA and Program Assistant for Columbia’s Summer Program for High School Students?

April 8, 2008 - 12:00am
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.

Pre-Med & Study Abroad?

April 7, 2008 - 11:21pm
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 & sciences requirements, scheduling and other concern. All welcome.


Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM

Society of Women Engineer's Annual Banquet

April 7, 2008 - 11:00pm
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.

Business casual attire requested.

FREE Starbucks "Pike Place Roast" 4.08.08 @ 12PM

April 7, 2008 - 11:00pm
"Tomorrow, Starbucks will launch its much anticipated new everyday brew, Pike Place Roast™, reinventing brewed coffee while implementing new standards for freshness and sustainable coffee sourcing in all Starbucks company-operated stores...

Columbia Women's Business Society Conference

April 4, 2008 - 7:51pm
"Leading Women In Business"- the 4th Annual Columbia Women's Business Leadership Conference


Date: Saturday, April 5th
Time: 8:15AM-4:15PM
Location: The Columbia University Club of New York

The Annual Vera and Donald Blinken Lecture - Lord Christopher Patten

April 1, 2008 - 9:17pm
Victoria de Grazia

Director of The Institute for the Study of Europe
James R. Barker Professor of History and Contemporary Civilization
cordially invites you to attend

The Annual Vera and Donald Blinken Lecture
Lord Christopher Patten

Fall Study Abroad Registration Deadline: April 15

April 1, 2008 - 9:09pm
If you are planning to study abroad this fall, you should complete a Registration form and submit it to 204 Lewisohn by April 15.

http://ogp.columbia.edu/pages/columbia_students/columbia_college/apply/index.html

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS - JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS - 3 Available Positions

April 1, 2008 - 8:59pm

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.

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