[ALMA MATTERS ♔] 2.11.12
Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?
When you cross College Walk, my heart skips like the children on the grass.
When I look into your eyes, I feel like I’m diving into lakes of chocolate, deeper than the fountains of Low or the pools of Dodge.
When the sunshine plays across your lustrous hair and beaming face, you launch ten thousand ships—Helen had nothing on you, kid.
When you smile, the gleam dazzles any poor soul unlucky enough to get caught in its path.
And that bod…well, even the gods of Odysseus would call it divine.
Although we may never be together, know that CCSC <3′s You…and I will always love you.
Yours forever,
Aki Terasaki
Student Body President
Columbia College ♔
PS: I actually do love you all and I’m proud to invite you to Sounding Off with Scott Wright, tonight (Sunday) in Lerner Satow Room at 8pm, after our event CCSC <3′s You with a fantastic, (platonic), (free) sit-down dinner. Scott Wright is the VP of Campus Services, handling Housing, Dining, and Lerner, among other departments–so come tell an administrator what you want done!
2. Conference on Cuba | 2/13, 5:30pm | Lerner Satow Room
3. SHPE Speaker Series | 2/13, 8pm | Lerner West Ramp Lounge
4. Obama-Middle East Debate | 2/13, 8pm | Low Rotunda
5. Real Estate Society Lecture/Discussion | 2/15, 7pm | Lerner C555
6. CEAR Submissions | 2/19 Deadline
7. Veritas Forum: Michele Moody-Adams & Ruby Bridges | 2/22, 8pm | Diana Oval
8. King’s Crown Leadership Awards & Senior Marshals | 3/1 Deadline
9. Redesign the Columbia Democrat’s Website
10. Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board Application | 2/29 Deadline
11. Kraft Family Fund & OUC Co-Sponsorship Fund | 2/29 Deadline, 3pm
1. Trouble Selecting Classes?
Have you ever had to drop a class because it ended up being nothing like what friends said it was? Have you ever avoided a class because of unfairly negative reviews on CULPA/Swap College/other rating sites, and later found out that people loved it? Have you taken classes simply because of positive CULPA/Swap College/other rating site reviews, only to realize that the self-selective nature of those who write on these sites, and not the actual quality of the instructor, was what actually influenced you?
If you have a visceral, and then verbal, response to any of these questions, or can think of any other experience you’ve had with class selection or evaluations that might be even tangentially meaningful, please do not hesitate to respond back to Kenny Durell, khd2111@columbia.edu, with your anecdote; the sooner, the better.
2. Conference on Cuba | 2/13, 5:30pm | Lerner Satow Room
Columbia University’s Forum on Cuba hosts Roots of Hope, a non-profit dedicated to empowering Cuban youth and connecting them to people like you. The event will include Cuban food, group and panel discussions, a musical performance and calls to the island. All are welcome to join!
3. SHPE Speaker Series | 2/13, 8pm | Lerner West Ramp Lounge
The annual SHPE Speaker Series begins this Monday, February 13th, at 8pm in West Ramp Lounge, with guest speaker Richard Velazquez!
Richard Velazquez is currently a Sr. Director for Strategic Innovations in Marketing Equipment at PepsiCo. He has more than 16 years of experience in the new product development process with roles ranging from product ideation through development and commercialization. He moved to New York from Seattle where he spent nearly 7 years at Microsoft, the majority of that time in the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) on the Xbox 360 team. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union in New York City and his MBA from the University of California Berkeley. He has also worked at Honda, Porsche, Procter & Gamble. In 2009, Richard was selected as a NSHMBA Rising Star and featured in Hispanic MBA magazine. Most recently, Richard was selected by Diversity MBA Magazine as one of the Top 100 under 50 emerging Executive leaders for 2011.
4. Obama-Middle East Debate | 2/13, 8pm | Low Rotunda
Sponsored by Turath, The Arab Students Organization of Columbia University
Co-sponsored by the Columbia International Relations Council and Association (CIRCA) and the Columbia Political Union (CPU). Featuring participants from CU GOP, CU Dems, CU Libertarians, the Columbia ISO, and The Current.
Three years after President Obama’s A New Beginning Speech in Cairo, politicians fiercely debate America’s role in the Middle East. Join us for an invigorating debate on the Obama administrations various Middle East policies, on issues ranging from market development to the two-state solution. The audience will be able to pose questions to the debaters. Refreshments will be served.
5. Real Estate Society Lecture/Discussion | 2/15, 7pm | Lerner C555
What: Manhattan Real Estate Development and Renewal, Lecture & Discussion led by Lynne Sagalyn
Date: Wednesday, February 15
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm
Where: Lerner Room 555
Please join the Columbia Undergraduate Real Estate Society for a lecture and discussion with Professor Lynne Sagalyn of Columbia Law School on Wednesday, February 15. A specialist in the area of real estate finance and urban development, Professor Sagalyn has focused on the politics, policy, and economics of Manhattan urban renewal and redevelopment initiatives. Specifically, she will be addressing issues related to the World Trade Centers downtown and New York City real estate. It will be about a 45-minute lecture with 30 minutes of Q&A and discussion to follow.
About Professor Sagalyn:
Lynne Sagalyn is the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, Director of the M.B.A. Real Estate Program and the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Sagalyn is widely known as an expert in real estate equity securities and public development finance. Her research and writings on real estate investment, securitization, urban development and public policy have been published in both academic and professional journals. Her most recently completed book is Times Square Roulette: Remaking the City Icon, an analysis of the politics, policy and economics of one of the city’s largest and longest redevelopment initiatives. She is also author of Cases in Real Estate Finance and Investment Strategy and is coauthor of Downtown, Inc.: How America Rebuilds Cities. Sagalyn serves on a number of boards, including UDR (NYSE:UDR), Capital Trust (NYSE:CT), and a family real estate concern and has consulted for many public agencies and private firms.
Questions/Contact Us:
If you have any questions or would like to join our board or listserv, please email us at: cu.realestatesociety@gmail.com
6. CEAR Submissions | 2/19 Deadline
The Columbia East Asia Review (CEAR) is a multidisciplinary undergraduate journal of East and Southeast Asian Studies based at Columbia University. CEAR is dedicated to publishing superior undergraduate research on East and Southeast Asia while offering students the opportunity to learn about academic publishing and the peer-review process firsthand. Print and online editions are published annually in April and reach a readership that extends top universities across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
CEAR is currently accepting submissions in any discipline from undergraduate students worldwide. The deadline for submissions is February 19, 2012 but earlier submissions are welcomed. Submissions must be written by an undergraduate or recent graduate (having graduated within one year from an undergraduate institution), exhibit original research, and relate directly to one or more regions of East or Southeast Asia. For more details on eligibility and submissions guidelines, see http://eastasiareview.org/submission.
We welcome submissions from students in any major and from all class years. You may view CEAR’s Spring 2010 issue at http://eastasiareview.org. Questions may be directed to editor@eastasiareview.org or CEAR’s Facebook page at facebook.com/eastasiareview.
7. Veritas Forum: Michele Moody-Adams & Ruby Bridges | 2/22, 8pm | Diana Oval
Bridging Two Worlds: The Girl Who Crossed the Color Line
Michele Moody-Adams interviews civil rights icon Ruby Bridges
Feb 22nd 8pm Diana Oval. Doors open at 7:30pm.
In May 1954, the United States Supreme Court overturned segregation in American public schools. Six years later, nothing had changed. Who would cross the line? Who would break the barrier? In November 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges took on that role. Escorted by federal marshals, she marched through screaming crowds into William Frantz Public School in New Orleans—not once, but every day, for five long months. Come hear her story, and how she views race, faith and civil rights today. If non-CUID, RSVP at veritas@columbia.edu. Hosted by the Veritas Forum.
8. King’s Crown Leadership Awards & Senior Marshals | 3/1 Deadline
Take some time to recognize the leaders who give so much to our community!
At the end of each academic year, a select number of students with recognized for leadership, co-curricular accomplishments, and noteworthy contributions to the Columbia community. Whether via the King’s Crown Leadership Awards, Endowed Awards, or Senior Marshal designation, students are applauded for the notable ways in which they enrich our community. All award descriptions can be found by visiting our webpage: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/awards.
We invite all members of the University community to nominate Columbia College and Columbia Engineering undergraduate students and recognized student organizations for the King’s Crown Leadership Awards and Senior Marshals. General Studies students may also be nominated for the King’s Crown Leadership Awards. Staff are also invited to nominate Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students for the Endowed Awards. Please choose the appropriate links on our page to submit your nomination.
Nominations are due by Thursday, March 1.
9. Redesign the Columbia Democrat’s Website
The Columbia Democrats are seeking an experienced web designer to redesign their website. Compensation is negotiable. If you are interested, please email dems@columbia.edu with the subject “Website Redesign”, with your name/year/major, a few sentences about your qualifications, and, if possible, a link to some of your work.
10. Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board Application | 2/29 Deadline
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is seeking a group of committed undergraduate students to develop and serve on its new Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (MAAB).
The MAAB will be a group comprised of a broad-representation of students from Columbia College, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of General Studies who work collectively toward continually enhancing the programs and services of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, evaluating the needs of our diverse undergraduate student population, identifying relevant campus issues, and promoting a campus environment of inclusion, self-awareness, intercultural engagement, and social responsibility.
Once selected, MAAB members will have a mandatory orientation and planning retreat in late Spring 2012. The board will meet monthly throughout the 2012-13 academic year.
All students who will be here for the 2012-13 academic year are welcome to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, February 29th, at 5pm, and can be found here:
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/multicultural/advocacy/maabapp
11. Kraft Family Fund & OUC Co-Sponsorship Fund | 2/29 Deadline, 3pm
The deadlines for the Office of the University Chaplain and Kraft Family Fund for Interfaith and Intercultural Awareness have been extended through 3:00pm, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 29.
The Kraft Family Fund supports collaborative efforts between two or more recognized student groups at Columbia University to promote intercultural and interfaith understanding on campus during the academic year. The Kraft Fund seeks to provide students with timely and appropriate venues for exploring controversial issues and resolving conflicts in a manner that promotes greater understanding among Columbia University students of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
The Office of the University Chaplain Co-Sponsorship Fund is available to recognized Columbia University undergraduate, graduate, and professional student groups whose programs explore issues of religion, spirituality, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, gender, social justice or community service.
Direct your proposal ideas or questions to bk2183@columbia.edu.
