Friday, October 2^nd from 12:30 – 3:30 Roone Auditorium, Lerner Hall Are you thinking of studying abroad as part of your Columbia education? Or, are you looking for a different type of international experience for the summer?

The Department of Computer Science would like to invite you to our Major Information Session. Professor Adam Cannon, the Associate Chair of the Undergraduate Education, will go over the major requirements, and current CS majors will be there to answer your questions. This is open to first-year and second-year students. Major Information Session September 30, 2009 11:00am - 12:00pm 414 Shapiro Building (next to Mudd)

The Rhodes Scholarship When: Monday, September 14, 3:00 pm Where: The Core Conference Room (202 Hamilton Hall) Who: Jisung Park, Rhodes winner 2009, CC ‘09 Learn about the oldest international fellowship directly from Jisung Park –Columbia College’s very own 2009 Rhodes Scholars – before he heads over to Oxford to begin his studies. He will provide insights into the application process as well as share his strategies for putting together the best application possible.

GREAT PEOPLE! FREE FOOD! GREAT MUSIC! FREE T-SHIRTS! Don't Forget to Bring a Friend!!!

The CC/SEAS Office of Multicultural Affairs invites you to the

Welcome Celebration and Open House

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

6pm-9pm

Intercultural Resource Center

***********First Come, First Served*********** Dear Students: Are you interested in writing short stories, poems, memoirs, and novels? Have you been wanting to experiment with a new form? Sign up for INTRO! INTRO is a FREE non-credit creative writing workshop taught by graduate students in the School of the Arts. These introductory peer workshops are the perfect no-pressure way to try something new and receive feedback from your fellow students. INTRO classes meet once a week for 2 hours and will begin Monday, October 5th in Dodge Hall. The Course Schedule is attached, and course descriptions can be found below. Register Soon! Register Soon!

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Course Descriptions Speed Writing Mondays, October 5th-October 26th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Dodge 413 Instructor: Carla Blumenkranz This class is focused on practicing writing within time limits. We'll jump start our writing with quick readings, prompts, and exercises and respond to each others' work by the end of each two-hour class. All genres welcome.

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Fundamentals of Crafting a Short Story Wednesdays, October 7th-October 29th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Dodge 413 Instructor: Karolina Waclawiak We will look at the most important elements of storytelling - character, setting, dialogue, tension, POV. We will look at how certain authors have chosen to artfully solve the problem of creating fresh approaches to fiction. We will also look at how authors have created flawed characters battling the human condition and how they function within the narrative. We will be doing in class writing assignments based on the following authors' work: Lydia Davis, Christine Schutt, A.M. Homes, George Saunders, Denis Johnson, Patricia Volk, Tim O'Brien, Junot Diaz, Sam Lipsyte, Joyce Carol Oates, Ernest Hemingway, John Cheever and others. We will also be reading and critiquing students' work. There will be an opportunity to have 2-3 pieces submitted by each student for critique.

Fall Career Fair September 25, 2009 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Lerner Hall, Auditorium Meet organizations from many industries including consulting, consumer packaged goods, finance, media, marketing, advertising, and more. The Fair is a unique and productive way to meet employers seeking CU students, including representatives from companies such as: Sloan-Kettering, Bloomingdale’s/Macy’s, Credit Suisse, Microsoft, and Teach for America. For the full list, please visit the Fall Career Fair page on our Web site. Industry Alumni Panels at the Fair

Please join us for an Information Session about the Special Concentration in Sustainable Development on: Tuesday, September 22nd 6:10 to 7:10 pm Room 511, Hamilton Hall

President Lee C. Bollinger invites you to join him in welcoming heads of state and special guests from across the globe as part of the seventh annual World Leaders Forum. The World Leaders Forum Web site will be updated daily as visits are confirmed.

Dear Chemical Engineering Juniors, interested Sophomores and Seniors,

Today is Activities Day at Columbia!!! Stop by the Activities Fair on College Walk between 12:00-4:00 p.m. List and descriptions of The Activities Board sponsored clubs:

Attention Seniors!

President Bollinger invites you to join him at the Eighth Annual FUN RUN 5K Run/Walk Friday, September 18, 2009 (Rain or Shine) Check-in: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. on the South Lawn (in front of Butler Library, 535 West 114th Street)

Want to be a tour guide? Want to help recruit the Class of 2014? Want to get involved right away? Please join us today, from 4-5PM, in 203 Mathematics, to learn more about the Undergraduate, Multicultural and Global Recruitment Committees.

Email studyabroad@columbia.edu to subscribe our listserv. Learn more about upcoming study abroad events, information sessions, programs and more…

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Planning on studying abroad this spring?