On February 5, Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger and Columbia College Dean James J. Valentini welcomed former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke CC’95 back to campus, where he spoke to College students in Low Rotunda. After O’Rourke’s opening remarks, where he spoke about his life as a public servant, the event was largely centered around an opportunity for students to ask O’Rourke questions.
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A celebration of the life of Edward W. “Ted” Tayler
February 1, 2019
A celebration of the life of Professor Edward W. “Ted” Tayler will be held on Friday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. in the Rotunda of Low Library.
Alumni in the News: January 28, 2019
January 28, 2019
Films produced by Dede Gardner ’90’s Plan B Entertainment production company made a splash at the 2019 Oscar nominations: Vice was nominated for Best Picture, as well as in the Lead Actor (Christian Bale), Supporting Actor (Sam Rockwell), Supporting Actress (Amy Adams), Director (Adam McKay), Original Screenplay, Film Editing, and Makeup and Hair categories. If Beale Street Could Talk was nominated for Original Score, Adapted Screenplay and Supporting Actress (Regina King).
Columbia College announces the 2019 John Jay Award Honorees
January 24, 2019
From reporting that ignited 2017’s #MeToo movement to award-winning creative work, this year’s John Jay Award honorees have made a lasting impact on the world of culture, public service, finance and beyond. Columbia College is proud to celebrate their professional achievements on Wednesday, March 6 at the 41st annual John Jay Awards Dinner. Proceeds from the dinner will support the College’s prestigious John Jay National Scholars Program.
Columbia College Today holds first-ever student short fiction contest
January 24, 2019
Columbia College Today (CCT) has announced its first-ever short fiction contest for Columbia College students, offering them the opportunity to showcase their creative writing skills while simultaneously providing them an opportunity to have their work read by three established alumni authors.
Columbia Athletics leads nation in Graduate Success Rate
December 19, 2018
Columbia Athletics tied for the national lead in Graduation Success Rate (GSR) with a combined 99 percent in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's 2018 report released last month. The report reflects student-athlete data collected from the four-year period from 2008-11.