CSA Blog April 2009

The new kid in school: Make the right steps to fit in at the office

Success! You’ve got a new job. Unfortunately, the real interview process has only just begun. Over the first few weeks, social interactions with your new colleagues will determine just how well you fit in.

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.

Final Exams Overlaps & Conflicts

Students who have two exams at the same time or more than two exams on the same calendar day (not just a 24-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.

Spring 2009 Final Exam Schedule

Final Exams are Friday, May 8 - Friday, May 15

Your Final Exam Schedule is available through SSOL under the “My Exam Schedule” link on your “Student Schedule” page.

CC Speech Contest: George William Curtis Prize in Public Speaking (5/6)

The annual Columbia College speech contest for the George William Curtis Prize in public speaking will be held this year on:

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
12:00 noon
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).

Fall 2009 Registration Starts TODAY (4/20)

Fall 2009 Registration Starts TODAY!!!
Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24

Pre-Med & Study Abroad Info Session (4/20)

Monday, April 20, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
517 Hamilton Hall

Come to this session to learn more about the many benefits.

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Office of Global Programs present an 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 concerns. All welcome.

4-1 Program – Information Session (4/17)

The 4-1 Program provides students at SEAS the opportunity to obtain a B.A. degree from Columbia College. After completion of the SEAS degree and the Columbia College Core Curriculum, students enroll in a 5th year of study at the College. 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 17, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Does Facebook Hurt Your Grades?

From The Sunday Times
April 12, 2009

Facebook fans do worse in exams
Research finds the website is damaging students’ academic performance

FACEBOOK users may feel socially successful in cyberspace but they are more likely to perform poorly in exams, according to new research into the academic impact of the social networking website.

Community Engagement and Service Info-Fair (4/13)

TONIGHT!

Community Engagement and Service Info-Fair

Monday, April 13, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Carleton Lounge in the Mudd Building

On Monday, April 13, from 5-7 pm, the Carleton Lounge in the Mudd Building will play host to the University’s first Community Engagement and Service Info-Fair.

Important Message about Study Abroad Eligibility

As you prepare to register for the fall 2011 semester, keep your study abroad plans in mind.  If you are a CC student considering studying abroad in the spring of your junior year, you should

THE SPRING MAJORS FORUM For Psychology and Neuroscience & Behavior

The Dept. of Psychology cordially invites you to:

THE SPRING MAJORS FORUM
For Psychology and Neuroscience & Behavior

MONDAY, April 13, 2009 <-- Note corrected day of week
8:10 p.m.
200B Schermerhorn Hall

American Studies Fall 2009 Seminars

Application required. Forms are available from 415 Hamilton or from the American Studies website:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/amstudies/courses/intermediate.html
Contact Angela Darling: amd44@columbia.edu for more information.

Disability in American Life

Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines

Fall Registration Deadline: April 15
Are you planning on studying abroad next fall? Study Abroad Registration is your next step.

Advising for Rising Sophomores Interested in Chemical Engineering

To all rising sophomores interested in chemical engineering:

Your SEAS advisor is Prof. Jeff Koberstein from the Department of Chemical Engineering. He will have advising appointments available on Thursday, April 9th from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Summer Term 2009 Registration

Summer Term Registration
Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10

THIS WEEK!!!

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

Pat's Papers - Monday April 6

Pat’s Papers is a carefully edited collection of US news headlines delivered each weekday morning. We cut through the clutter of the news choices on the Web to deliver a summary of stories that span the entire news spectrum – from international news to domestic politics to science to gossip.The report is hosted by Pat Kiernan, the anchor of the morning news program on NY1 News in New York City.

Employer Connection Night: Not-for-Profits - TONIGHT!!

TONIGHT!!!

Monday, April 6, 2009

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Center for Career Education Conference Room
East Campus, Lower Level

Funding for Summer Internships - Center for Career Education Resources

Are you considering taking an unpaid or low-paying internship this summer? The Center for Career Education (CCE) wants to help make your internship a possibility and has resources for you to find funding and lessen the financial burden of an unpaid/low-paying internship.

Fund an unpaid summer internship through the CC Parent Alumni Internship Fund

Sociology Department's Revised Major and Concentration Requirements

If you are a recently declared sociology major or concentrator, or are considering a major or concentration in sociology, please be aware that as of September 2009 the requirements for the major and concentration have changed as follows.

If you have any questions please contact Prof. Priscilla Ferguson, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Sociology.

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THE MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY 36 points

Law School Application Process Workshops (4/7 & 4/13)

Tuesday, April 07, 2009
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
313 Fayerweather

or

Monday, April 13, 2009
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
702 Hamilton

Register for either session at:

INTRO Writing for Undergrads

Are you interested in taking a writing workshop in fiction, poetry, or non-fiction? Sign up for INTRO a non-credit workshop taught by graduate students in the writing division. Classes meet once a week for 2 hours; submissions will be established by the teacher, and range from 2-3 submissions (a story or essay) a semester, or a poem every week or every other week.

Want to get a hands-on look at toddler development?

Find out more about the Toddler Center Seminar, an eight-credit, two-semester course (PSY BC 3465x, 3466y), for students interested in gaining firsthand experience in toddler development, working with toddlers and participating in a weekly psychology seminar. Developmental psychology or equivalent required.

Information Session:
April 2, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The Toddler Center - 402 Milbank

Interviews:
Sign up at the info session for the week of April 6.

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