Columbia University Summer Arabic Program in Amman Information Session (11/20)

http://ogp.columbia.edu/pages/noncolumbia_students/summer/amman/index.html

A nine week summer program that offers intensive Arabic language training to undergraduate and graduate students.

Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place: 403 Knox

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.

The student should inform the instructors about the situation and inquire if any of them are willing to allow their exam to be taken at an alternate time. Students unable to make suitable arrangements on their own may then contact their Advising Dean to request assistance.

If a professor/instructor needs verification that a student has more than two exams on the same calendar day or two exams at the same time, students should print out their schedule via SSOL as proof, or contact your Advising Dean to verify conflicts via e-mail to the instructor.

Please remember that exams will NOT be rescheduled to accommodate travel plans.

Fall 2009 Final Exam Schedule

Final Exams are Thursday, Dec 17 – Wednesday, Dec 23

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

**NOTE: You must confirm these dates/times with your instructors. You are strongly advised not to make any travel arrangements/purchases until you have confirmed when your last final exam will be held. Faculty will not offer alternate exam dates for students who book flights that conflict with the final exam. No exceptions.

Undergraduate Summer Internship in Applied Statistics

The Department of Statistics has six summer internship openings in applied statistics. The internship takes place during first six-week summer session (the D period) of 2010. Any Columbia College, SEAS, GS, or Barnard student who will be enrolled in the Fall 2010 semester is eligible to apply.

The internships are for students seeking opportunities for mentored research and hands-on experience in data analysis. Interns will have responsibility, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, for a collaborative cross-disciplinary application of statistics to data from the natural or social sciences; interns will also take part in the Department’s statistical consulting service, will participate in research seminars and group meetings, and will receive training in responsible and ethical research practices. Assignment to projects will be based on the intern’s experience and interests.

Selection for the internships is competitive, with preference given to students with a track-record in Statistics Department courses. To apply for the internship, please deliver to Ms. Dood Kalicharan in the Statistics Department office (Room 1005 of the School of Social Work Building at 1255 Amsterdam Avenue) a copy of your transcript, a brief statement explaining your interest in the internship, and any additional material that you feel might be helpful in the selection process. The material should be addressed to Summer Internship Program. Review of the applications will begin in the first week of January.

Interns receive a stipend of $2,000 and Columbia residence hall housing during the internship. Questions about the internship should be directed to Daniel Rabinowitz, dan@stat.columbia.edu

Faculty mentors for 2010 include:

• Martin Lindquist, Analysis of fMRI data.
• David Madigan, Applications in drug safety and trauma care.
• Liam Paninsky, Applications in neurobiology
• Daniel Rabinowitz, Applications in medicine, public health, and genetic epidemiology.

The following undergraduate Business courses will be offered in the spring term:

BUSI W3021 – Marketing Management 3 pts. Designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental marketing concepts and their application by business and non-business organizations. The goal is to expose students to these concepts as they are used in a wide variety of settings, including consumer goods firms, manufacturing and service industries, and small and large businesses. The course gives an overview of marketing strategy issues, elements of a market (company, customers, and competition), as well as the fundamental elements of the marketing mix (product, price, placement/distribution, and promotion).

BUSI W3703 – Leadership in Organizations 3 pts. Initially the emphasis is on understanding the challenges confronting leaders and developing skills to effectively deal with these obstacles. Beyond intelligence and technical know-how, what separates effective leaders from other team members is a set of social skills (e.g. impression management, self-awareness). This course identifies these critical leadership skills and provides ideas and tools for improving them. Then the course considers how social intelligence skills fit the needs of managers at different stages of their careers. In early stages, managers need to achieve a good person-job fit, find mentors and build an effective social network. At the mid-career stage, managers need to lead an effective unit with increasing complexity and responsibilities. Finally, the course examines challenges managers face at later career stages as they become partners, CFOs, CEOs, etc.

Spring 2010 Registration Procedures for Undergraduate Creative Writing

SPRING 2010 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

PLEASE NOTE:
YOU MAY TAKE ONLY ONE WORKSHOP PER SEMESTER.
YOU MAY TAKE TWO SEMINARS PER SEMESTER.

Seminars and Beginning Workshops

There are no prerequisites and no application for seminars or beginning workshops.

If, while registering online or over the telephone, you are asked whether you have departmental or professor approval, say, “Yes,” and consider yourself approved.

To register for Filmwriting please contact the Undergraduate Film Program.
To register for Playwriting please contact the Undergraduate Theater Program.

Intermediate, Advanced & Senior Workshops

Workshops at the intermediate level or higher require the approval of the professor. Senior majors are given preference for the Senior Workshops. If you wish to take a workshop at the intermediate level or higher, and if you meet the prerequisites, please read the following application instructions:

Science Requirement Course Designed for Non-Science Majors

SCNC W1800y From the Conservation of Energy to Energy Conservation

Professor James Valentini

Call # 62298

What is energy, really, and how do we conserve it? What does energy conservation have in common with Humpty Dumpty, Buddha’s Second Noble Truth, and the Arrow of Time? How is an “alternative energy” alternative? How do you know how much energy you actually use every day? This course presents the development of the concept of energy, links the development to the social and historical contexts in which it took place, and describes the contributions of the people who propelled the development. Students gain an understanding of the scientific concept of energy, and the ability to apply that understanding in quantitative analysis of contemporary issues in energy sources, utilization, efficiency, and conservation, through individual or group projects. No prior scientific knowledge is required, but facility with high school-level algebra and comfort with quantitative computations is important.

Interested in SIPA and the 5 year program to earn the MIA or MPA?

Come to an information session on Friday, December 4th from noon to 2PM. in room 1512 in the International Affairs Building (IAB)

Juniors who are considering applying for this program should make every effort to attend this very helpful information session.

Paid Spring Internship in the Non-profit Sector: Deadline to Apply is Sunday! Apply today!

“Working for causes and people that you feel passionately about is truly fulfilling and I found that the people I worked with in these organizations were bright and inspirational.”- Ivette Sanchez, CCIA intern

Check out this fantastic opportunity to make a real impact with a paid internship in non-profit for the spring semester through the Columbia Communities in Action Program (CCIA). This program will allow you to work at a non-profit organization for 10-20 hours per week during the spring semester while gaining experience and developing professional skills.

Why Non-Profit?

Working in non-profit is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. Non-profits are known to have friendly and relaxed environments, flexibility, and people who are passionate about what they do. Non-profits also offer substantial hands-on experience, allowing you to develop as a professional.

• The Columbia Communities in Action (CCIA) program has over 30 paid positions in a variety of fields including gay and lesbian rights, women’s issues, corporate responsibility, health and medicine, education and legal advocacy, just to name a few.
• Aside from the internship, we offer you additional professional support as well as skills training so you can learn and improve while gaining experience.
• You will get a chance to meet great people- employers who truly care, value and mentor you as an intern and other students that also want to make a difference.

Why now?

The job market is still uncertain and students with work experience will be in much better shape to find permanent employment. Employers look for students that have experience when hiring, so anything you can do while you are a student, like a hands-on internship, will put you one step closer to landing the job you want by developing transferable skills. Additionally, all internships are a great way to make connections with professionals in the field, which can lead to more opportunities, and even full-time employment in that specific fields or a variety of other fields.

How do I apply?

Below is a of positions that are available through the CCIA program below. The application deadline is Sunday, November 15^th in the On-Campus Recruiting Section of LionSHARE. We encourage you to apply to this program and work, learn and develop as a professional while contributing your talents to something important. Take advantage of the internship opportunity, the professional support and the fact that these employers have reserved a spot for a Columbia student like you.  It is a wonderful resource to Columbia Students and you should take advantage of it!

For more information contact: Syeda S. Lewis in the Center for Career Education at:  sl3067@columbia.edu

Columbia College Pass/D/Fail Deadline is NEXT THURSDAY (11/19)

The Last Day for Columbia College Students to Choose the Pass/D/Fail Grading Option is NEXT – THURSDAY, November 19, 2009

You must fill out an Add/Drop form before the Thursday 5:00 p.m. deadline and turn it in to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar is located in 205 Kent Hall and is open until 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

You can print an add/drop form HERE