ATTN: Columbia College Sophomores and First-Years Are you thinking about a major? Not sure what to major in? Having a tough time narrowing down your choices? Sophomores have a few weeks to decide before Major Declaration. First-Years have a year. It’s never to early to start thinking. Come and get advice and learn from Columbia College Senior and Junior mentors. The Major Mentor Event is a college fair type of event consisting of most Columbia College majors. Learn about a major from your peers… Major Mentor Event - TODAY

ATTN: Columbia College Sophomores and First-Years Are you thinking about a major? Not sure what to major in? Having a tough time narrowing down your choices? Sophomores have a few weeks to decide before Major Declaration. First-Years have a year. It’s never to early to start thinking. Come and get advice and learn from Columbia College Senior and Junior mentors. The Major Mentor Event is a college fair type of event consisting of most Columbia College majors. Learn about a major from your peers… Major Mentor Event Wednesday, February 24th 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

TODAY (2/23) is the last day for Columbia College students to DROP a Spring 2010 class. After TODAY CC students can no longer DROP classes from their Spring schedules. If you plan to DROP a class, please use an ADD/DROP form and bring it to the Registrar’s Office/Student Service Center in 205 Kent Hall before 5:00 p.m. TODAY. **This does not apply to CORE classes. The CORE drop deadline has passed! * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

CCSC would like to invite you to an interactive discussion about Technology at Columbia. We are holding an intimate focus group on: Tuesday, February 23rd 7:30 pm Lerner 501 Come with big ideas, big opinions, and big appetites... The conversation is really up to you. We hope to see you there. Please fill out our Tech Survey

With spring break around the corner, it is not hard to imagine trading in the frigid weather for a warmer climate. As you make your travel plans, please remember to get vaccinated against H1N1 flu as the disease continues to circulate. Young adults and children are at heightened risk for illnesses from the H1N1 virus, and we strongly recommend getting vaccinated at least two weeks before traveling. Health Services will be providing H1N1 vaccines for CC and SEAS students: H1N1 Vaccine @ HSC Sunday, February 28 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Graduate School: Exploring the Decision-Making Process and Weighing Your Options Tuesday, February 23rd 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Center for Career Education, Conference Room East Campus, Lower Level For further information regarding this event, please contact Megan Massimiano by sending email to mm3572@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-5159.

Slavic Languages will be having an Open House on: Friday, February 26th 2:30-4:00 p.m. 709 Hamilton http://www.columbia.edu/cu/slavic/

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Anyone interested in a major in Astronomy or Astrophysics is welcome to meet with Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Frits Paerels. Professor Frits Paerels, DUS, Astronomy 1022 Pupin (212) 854-0181 frits@astro.columbia.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-4 PM, or any other time by appointment. Please also check out our web site: www.astro.columbia.edu

If you are interested in applying to any of the following programs, please note the following deadlines. To begin your application, go to: www.ogp.columbia.edu (click on Quick Link to CU Programs) Due March 1: Summer

• Amman: Arabic Language Program
• Beijing: Chinese Language Program
• Kyoto: KCJS Advanced and Classical Japanese Program

ALL Columbia College Sophomores and First-Years are invited and encouraged to attend any of the Department Open Houses: Today’s CC Department Open Houses (2/17)

• Political Science (6pm)
• Visual Arts (6-7:30pm)
• Philosophy (7-8pm)
• English (8:10-10pm)

Tomorrow’s CC Department Open Houses (2/18)

Monday-Friday, February 15-26 CC Departmental Open Houses for Majors Wednesday, February 24 CC Major Mentor Event (2:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Monday-Friday, March 1-4 CC Online Major Declaration Monday-Friday, April 12-16 Registration for Fall 2010 Classes

Friday, Feb. 19 at 11:30 am 612 Lewisohn The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS), in partnership with Duke University, offers semester study abroad programs for undergraduate students interested in field biology. All programs feature the OTS method of field-based, experiential learning under the guidance of full-faculty professors. Graduates of an OTS undergraduate program will be well prepared for advanced studies in tropical biology and resource management. They offer:

• Global Health Semester in Costa Rica

If you are interested in the Major in Germanic Languages & Literatures please drop by during Stefan Andriopoulos's office hours: Tuesday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 403A Hamilton Hall or email him at sa610@columbia.edu to set up an appointment. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/german/

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Tuesday, February 23rd 4:00-7:00 p.m. Kent 617 http://www.columbia.edu/cu/writing/

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The Institute for Research on Women and Gender invites all interested and/or prospective Women’s and Gender Studies Majors and Concentrators to an OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, February 24th 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 754 Schermerhorn Extension Please come and meet current and recent majors/concentrators, and Julie Crawford, IRWaG Director of Undergraduate Studies! ALL ARE WELCOME! Lunch will be provided.

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Interested in studying religion? Religion Dept. Open House Tuesday, February 23rd 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 80 Claremont Avenue Religion Dept. Lounge

• food
• presentation by Sanctum: Columbia’s new undergraduate journal of religion
• evening theme: religion & humor
• come with a few jokes (nothing that might offend, heaven forfend)
• open to current majors & concentrators

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Wednesday, February 24th 6:30 p.m. 508 Mathematics All Columbia and Barnard prospective and current mathematics majors, joint majors, and concentrators are invited to meet faculty and other students who can answer questions about the Mathematics Department, the courses it offers and the major. There will be sandwiches and refreshments. All are invited to stay for a meeting of the Undergraduate Mathematics Society at 7:30.

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Due to the snow cancellation last Friday, the Film Studies Open House has been rescheduled to THIS Friday: Friday, March 5 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 512 Dodge Hall

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The Dance Department will not be hosting a meeting for prospective majors. Columbia College students who are interested in majoring in Dance should schedule an appointment to meet with Prof. Lynn Garafola. Her office hours are 12:00-2:00 PM and by appointment, but it's usually best to contact Prof. Garafola in advance by email: lg97@columbia.edu. First-year students should also contact Prof. Garafola if they express an interest in majoring or concentrating in Dance. A program planning meeting has been scheduled for: Tuesday, March 23rd

The Department of Computer Science would like to invite you to our Open House. Professor Adam Cannon, the Associate Chair of the Undergraduate Education, will go over the major requirements, and current CS majors will answer your questions. This is open to first-year and second-year students. Friday, February 19th 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CS Conference Room (453 Computer Science Building - 4th Floor of Mudd Building) To register, please click:

Students interested in majoring in Urban Studies may meet with Professor Flora Davidson: Tuesday, February 16th or Tuesday February 23rd 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Lehman 416B http://www.barnard.edu/urban/ The Urban Studies Open House will take place during the registration period. Program Planning & Pizza Monday, April 12th 6:00 p.m. 421 Lehman Hall All prospective and declared majors are welcome!!

The Physics Department will be hosting an Open House for prospective majors/concentrators on: Wednesday, February 24th 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 705 Pupin This will be a presentation and Q&A session.

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Institute for Research in African-American Studies (IRAAS) Open House will be Tuesday 2/16 at 6pm in Schermerhorn Extension Room 758. Pizza & drinks provided.

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The French Department Open House will take place on Thursday, February 25 from 3-5 pm in 517 Philosophy Hall.

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The Columbia Center for Archaeology invites you to an Open House Friday, February 19, 2010 2:00-4:00 p.m. Archaeology Laboratory Room 954 Schermerhorn Extension Lunch will be provided The Open House will be an opportunity for potential Majors and Concentrators in Interdisciplinary Archaeology and Archaeological Anthropology to meet and discuss with faculty and other students.

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If you are considering a major or concentration in anthropology and would like to learn more and join others for food and informal contemplation of the possibilities for undergraduate anthropology at Columbia—studies abroad, ethnographic forays, thesis projects, departmental events, the online Columbia-Barnard Anthropology blog/forum, The Columbia-Barnard Undergraduate Journal of Anthropology, summer research scholarships, post-grad futures, and more—then, by all means, in the midst of this major declaration moment come to an Open House in Anthropology. Bring your questions and curiosity...

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 555 Schermerhorn Ext. For those of you who are considering a major in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (http://eesc.columbia.edu - click on "programs") we are holding an informational Open House. We will have current majors and concentrators, faculty and advisers on hand to tell you about the program, the requirements, research projects, and so on.

Come to the E3B Open House! Thursday, February 18, 6:30-7:30pm 10th Floor Schermerhorn Extension

Food Will Be Served!

Doctor in the House Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 pm 569 Lerner Hall