Monthly Archives: March 2014

Students and Young Professional Writers Can Jump Start Their Careers at ASJA’s 43^rd Annual Writers Conference April 25, 2014 | Special Rates for Students and Scholarships Available

AJSA greatly encourages the next generation of writers to attend ASJA2014: Expand Your Reach, the 43^rd Annual Writers Conference of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the nation’s professional association of independent nonfiction writers.

Students receive a discounted rate. Friday: $125, no lunch. Saturday: $125; no lunch. Or Fri & Sat: $200, no lunch. Student identification is required.

Additionally, the ASJA Educational Foundation is delighted to offer aspiring nonfiction writers the opportunity to apply for scholarships that will enable them to attend ASJA2014: Expand Your Reach. Thanks to a generous grant from Amazon.com, ASJA can offer scholarships to writers who are serious about starting or continuing a nonfiction freelance writing career.

Up to ten scholarships will be awarded and will include:

Registration fees waived to attend Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, 2014;
A ticket to the ASJA Awards Presentation event on Thursday, April 24;

One 30-minute mentoring session with an established, professional writer specializing in your topic of choice.

For additional details and application materials, visit http://www.asja.org/for-writers/annual-conference/2014/registration-scholarships.php. Submission deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 10 PM Eastern time. Winners will be announced no later than April 7, 2014.

Questions? Please contact Alexandra Owens, Executive Director of the ASJA Educational Foundation at director@asja.org. Find all the information at ASJA2014: Expand Your Reach.

Please note: students are not permitted to miss class to attend this event.

Summer Employment Opportunities: Educational Testing Services

March 10, 2014Career Services, Fellowship Programs, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Offers, PhDChanel Roche

Summer Employment Opportunities at ETS

ETS is looking for candidates to fill two open positions:

Reading Assessment – The Assessment Development Division of Educational Testing Service is seeking freelance writers, graduate students, teachers, and other college graduates who have an appreciation for good writing and a sense of the interests and abilities of high-school students. Successful candidates will work with ETS test development staff in developing lively and appealing materials for assessing reading comprehension skills aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

Interested candidates should apply online no later than Monday, March 31, 2014:

http://www.ets.org/careers/internships_fellowships/

http://bit.ly/etsreading

Writing Assessments – This paid summer program will provide the opportunity to work with Educational Testing Service staff in developing assessments of writing skills. Summer employees will learn the fundamentals of test design, including principles of test validity and fairness, and then learn to develop the materials and questions used in these assessments.

Interested candidates should apply online no later than Monday, March 31, 2014:

http://www.ets.org/careers/internships_fellowships/

http://bit.ly/etswriting

Bake Sale: Sponsored by The Women in Media Club

March 5, 2014Fun StuffChanel Roche

TODAY!

“Get your sugar fix from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m in Stabile! The Women in Media Club are hosting a yummy bake sale in honor of the Women’s International Day on March 8th, and to support our annual conference on April 5th.”

INVITE: Intelligence Squared Debate- MORE CLICKS, FEWER BRICKS

March 4, 2014Business School, Columbia Events, Discounts, Fun Stuff, Other SchoolsChanel Roche

MORE CLICKS, FEWER BRICKS: The Lecture Hall is Obsolete

April 2, 2014
Miller Theater
Columbia University
2960 Broadway at 116th Street

First 200 tickets are complimentary for Columbia Faculty, Students, and Staff (limit 2 tickets with valid ID) if you sign up before March 12th. Register here for complimentary tickets.

Buy tickets Online, or the Miller Theater Box Office in the Theater Lobby, or By Phone at (212) 854-7799

The Richman Center in partnership with Intelligence Squared U.S. invites you to a debate about online education. With the popularity of MOOCs (massive open online courses) and the availability of online degree programs at a fraction of their on-campus price, we are experiencing an exciting experiment in higher education. Does the traditional classroom stand a chance? Will online education be the great equalizer, or is a campus-based college experience still necessary?

This debate features four of the most notable figures engaged in and leading the dialogue on on-line education. Against the motion is Jonathan Cole, the John Mitchell Mason Professor of the University and Columbia’s former Provost and Dean of Faculties, and Rebecca Schuman, Columnist, Slate and Chronicle of Higher Education. For the motion are Anant Agarwal, President, edX and Professor, MIT, and Ben Nelson, Founder and CEO, Minerva Project. The debate will be moderated by John Donvan, Author and Correspondent for ABC News.

Intelligence Squared is producing this debate for a live national television and radio audience.

First 200 tickets are complimentary for Columbia Faculty, Students, and Staff (limit 2 tickets with valid ID) if you sign up before March 12th. Register here for complimentary tickets.

Live Stream Link Here

The Richard Paul Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy is a joint venture of Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School. The Richman Center fosters dialogue and debate on emerging policy questions where business and markets intersect with the law. More information >

MEMO: Instructions on Submitting Your M.S. Master’s Projects, Spring 2014

March 4, 2014M.S. Program, Major memos, Master's ProjectChanel Roche

TO: M.S. Students completing the Master’s Project this Spring

FROM: Bill Grueskin, Dean of Academic Affairs

RE: Instructions on Submitting Your M.S. Master’s Projects, Spring 2014

The deadline for submitting your finished Master’s Project is Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m.

We will begin accepting completed projects as of Monday, March 10.

All projects must be submitted to Chanel Roche and Evelyn Corchado in 207A.

You will be required to sign your name on the Master’s Project submission log when you turn in your final project. Only those students who received a formal extension from your faculty adviser and the Dean of Students Office have permission to miss this deadline.

All projects (including photos, video & audio) must also be submitted to the Assessment System at http://bit.ly/CUGSJ_Assessment

There are multiple sections of the submission instructions. The portion marked General Instructions applies to all students. There are also sections with specific additional instructions for Hybrid/Video, Hybrid/Photo, Hybrid/Audio and Audio projects.

General Instructions:

Please submit your piece (and any other materials as specified by your type of project) in a 9 ½ by 11-inch envelope. This copy will be given to the library. Label the envelope with your name, your class year, the title of your project and the name of your Master’s Project adviser.

Please e-mail a final copy of your project to your adviser. Ask your adviser if he or she also wants a hard copy.

This final version of your project will be available in the Columbia Library, so it must conform to the specific formatting guidelines.

Formatting:

Margins and Numbers: The print version must be double-spaced on one side of white paper, leaving a 1½- inch margin on the left-hand side and a 1-inch margin on all other sides. Pages must be numbered. No binding or staples, please.

Title Page: Include a separate title page with the following information: Your name, class year, the title of your project, the name of your master’s adviser, and, at the bottom of the page in the center, add:

(Name of Student)

(Year)

Source List: Submit a complete source list for your project at the end of your project. If you are not certain about the best way to cite a source, consult with your adviser. Be aware that source lists and your entire project, including the “P.S.” portion, will be available for reading and copying by all Journalism School library visitors. If you have confidentiality concerns about sources (i.e. names, phone numbers, personal addresses, etc.), you are responsible for removing the source list from the copy submitted to the Dean of Students Office for the library.

Post Script: At the end of your project, include a first-person narrative describing how you discovered, researched and reported your story. This will help future students see what goes into the making of a successful master’s project. This “P.S.” should be included with all copies of your project after the source list, and should run no longer than 1,000 words. Remember that this post script will be available along with your project in the library.

Hybrid/Video Project Instructions

One copy of your print piece per the instructions above for print projects. Please e-mail one final copy of your project to your adviser. Ask your adviser if he or she also wants a hard copy. Include a Post Script and Source List as described above.

One DVD of the video portion of your project. Provide a second DVD directly to your adviser. Label all your DVDs and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser).

Hybrid/Photo Project Instructions

One DVD of either your audio slideshow or jpgs. If your project includes both, please submit a separate DVD for each presentation. Provide a second DVD (s) directly to your adviser. Label all your DVDs and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser).

Audio/Print Hybrid Instructions

One copy of your script for the Dean of Students Office, email a second to the adviser, plus a hard copy to the adviser if he/she requests it.

One copy of your project on audio CD for Dean of Students Office, and a second for your adviser. In addition, provide your adviser a copy of the .wav file (i.e. the final mix “bounce,” on a data CD).

Label all your CDs, tapes and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser). Indicate whether CDs are data or audio.

Audio Project Instructions

One copy of your script for the Dean of Students Office, email a second to the adviser, plus a hard copy to the adviser if he/she requests it. Include a Post Script and Source List as described above.

Label all your CDs, tapes and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser). Indicate whether CDs are data or audio.

Your Copy

Keep a copy of your project for yourself. Neither the Journalism School nor the Journalism Library is able to provide on-demand copies of your work.

All projects (including photos, videos and audio) must also be submitted to the Assessment System at http://bit.ly/CUJLearning2013

Congratulations!

AAJA-NY Chapter Internship Stipend Information

March 4, 2014Internships, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Other Schools, Part-time Students, StipendsChanel Roche

The AAJA-NY Chapter is offering two $1,500 internship stipends for AAJA student members: one awarded to a spring intern and another for a summer intern. You must be a current undergraduate or graduate student interning part-time or full-time in the journalism industry for at least 10 weeks.

To apply:

– Send a 300- to 500-word essay explaining your financial needs, journalism goals and your expected graduation date.

– You must also send proof of internship (a letter from your supervisor stating the start and end date of your internship) and your most recent transcript. The deadline to apply for the spring internship stipend is April 1. The deadline for the summer internship stipend is June 1. Winners will be selected by April 8 (spring) and June 8 (summer) and will receive the first half of the scholarship ($750). The second half ($750) will be given when the winner shows they have completed their internship through confirmation from the employer.

– Please send all required documents and the essay to aajascholarshipsnyc@gmail.com by the respective deadlines.

Eligibility and rules:

1. Applicants must have a serious interest in pursuing journalism as a career.

2. Applicants must have already secured a 2014 spring or summer internship, respectively, before applying for the internship grant. The stipend is to be used toward living expenses and/or transportation during your internship. Accepted applicants will be required to sign a waiver acknowledging this.
3. AAJA student membership (in good standing) is preferred and strongly encouraged for all applicants, but not required to apply. Those selected to receive a stipend will be required to sign up for AAJA student membership.

4. An essay, current transcript and a letter from your internship’s supervisor must be submitted no later than April 1 (spring) and June 1 (summer).

5. There is no location requirement for this scholarship.

6. The recipient of the spring stipend will not be eligible for the summer stipend.

Please email aajascholarshipsnyc@gmail.com with any questions.

MEMO: Commencement & Graduation Registration Info

March 4, 2014Calendars, Columbia Events, Graduation, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos, Part-time Students, PhD, ScheduleChanel Roche

Dear Graduating Students, Just Graduated Students, Spencers, & 3rd semester doc students:

This year’s graduation information page is now live at: http://bit.ly/CUJ14Grad.

Those graduating must register to attend & receive tickets for the University Commencement and the Journalism School Graduation via the separate forms listed below.

You will receive your tickets for both events from the JSchool in early May.

JOURNALISM SCHOOL GRADUATION REGISTRATION/TICKET REQUEST: http://fs8.formsite.com/cjdos/gradprogram/

· * All those graduating must complete this form even if they will not be participating in either ceremony.

· * Please complete this form before completing the University form.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT:

http://bit.ly/CURegTix

· * Only those who will be participating in this ceremony need to complete this form.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have not submitted a diploma/certificate application (or graduated in October 2013 or February 2014), you will not be on the graduation ticket eligibility list (so will not be able to log into the university’s registration/ticket request site). *The 3rd semester doc students have been added manually and do not have to submit a diploma application at this time.

You may check the status of your diploma application in SSOL (https://ssol.columbia.edu/).

If you have not completed the form, please do so immediately AND contact Dean Huff!

http://registrar.columbia.edu/content/application-degree-or-certificate

There will be multiple graduation info sessions in April at which you can ask all of your questions. The dates are listed at http://bit.ly/CUJ14Grad

HEALTH: Greetings from Alice!

March 3, 2014Fun Stuff, Healthcare Issues, Tips, Useful WebsitesChanel Roche

As spring approaches, the weather tends to be a bit more attractive for getting active. At Alice!, we understand that harnessing the motivation to get moving is sometimes easier said than done. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, it is recommended that adults 18 and older get about 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity and engage in muscle strengthening activities on two or more days a week. In addition to getting fit, being physically active on the regular can help with stress management, improve energy levels, boost your mood and even help you sleep better at night. Ready to get a move on?

Try these simple steps to start getting active:

Set a goal for yourself. CU Move has a list of mobile apps and low cost technologies that can help you track your progress.
Sweating it out at the gym not your thing? Try moving your body in ways that you enjoy by dancing, jogging outside, doing yoga or taking a martial arts class.
Pencil in your workouts. Scheduling about 30 minutes in your day can make it easier to dedicate time to being physically active. Can’t spare a half hour? Break it up into 10 minute increments over the day.
Grab a friend. Working out on your own can get old. Getting a gym buddy can help you both stay motivated.
Take it step by step. Consider taking the stairs instead of the elevator or getting off one stop early and walking the rest of the way to your destination.
Fuel up! Eating a well-balanced diet will give you the energy you need to be active.
Be kind to yourself. Try to pace yourself if you are new to exercise and give yourself a break if you miss or skip a workout every once in a while.

Want more tips on getting active sent directly to you? Sign up for the CU Move newsletter sent straight to your inbox. You can also “like” CU Move on Facebook and check out the calendar for upcoming events.

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