Monthly Archives: October 2016

INVITE: BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL – NOV 1

Alumni, Film Screening, Fun Stuff
INVITE: Film Screening – “In Our Backyard”
 
November 1st at 6:15
 
Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003
 
“In Our Backyard” is an investigative look into the widely unknown and unspoken world of sex trafficking in Brooklyn. Documenting the emotional stories of recent survivors while also presenting the work of heroic aid organizations, law enforcement agencies and politicians. The film aims to raise awareness and fight this serious epidemic.
 
For more info: http://inourbackyard.nyc/
 

INVITE: Reading Columbia – Oct. 26

Book Talk, Columbia Events, Faculty, Fun Stuff, School of Arts

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 Register here.
Reading Columbia brings you into conversation with Columbia faculty authors whose recent work examines issues of inclusion, access, and community. School of the Arts professor and author Victor LaValle discusses his book, The Ballad of Black Tom – a thrilling work set in 1920s New York that explores racism and xenophobia. Barnard English professor Monica Miller moderates.A reception will follow the discussion.

You can borrow The Ballad of Black Tom in hard copy at the Reserves Desk in 208 Butler Library or digitally here.Please note: space is limited and seats are first-come, first-serve.

INVITE: Preview Screening of RIKERS

Film Screening, Invitation, Networking, New York City, Non-Columbia Events

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Join us for an exclusive advance screening of Rikers, a new documentary from Bill Moyers. The screening will be followed by a conversation about the experience of incarceration on Rikers Island, featuring the filmmakers and individuals presented in the film. A reception will follow. Doors will open at 6pm, screening starts at 6:30pm.

REGISTRATION AND RSVP ARE REQUIRED AS SEATING IS LIMITED. We look forward to seeing you there!

The event page link requires a password (Rikers)

 

ACTION ITEM – Review your schedule for next week

Action Item, Fall only, M.S. Program, Major memos
Dear M.S. Students,
Because the dates in SSOL can be confusing, I am writing to clarify your schedules for next week.
Please note there are no new classes meeting for the first time on Monday, 10/24 or Tuesday, 10/25.  Classes that began in September and are continuing through the semester will meet as usual.
START OCTOBER 26 (Wednesday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 004 ART OF THE PROFILE Span, Paula W
JOURJ6010 008 FEATURE WRITING Padawer, Ruth W
JOURJ6010 009 FEATURE WRITING Stabiner, Karen W
JOURJ6010 011 NARRATIVE NEWS FEATURES Isabel, Lonnie W
JOURJ6010 014 RISE AND FALL STORY Coll, Steve W
JOURJ6010 017 STORYTELLING FOR THE EAR: Alarcon, Daniel W
JOURJ6010 020 800 WORDS Coyne, Kevin W
JOURJ6015 006 DATA I McGregor, Susan W
JOURJ6015 009 PHOTO I Chin, Alan W
JOURJ6015 016 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Tu, Duy Linh W
JOURJ6018 005 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Ornstein, Charles W
START OCTOBER 27 (Thursday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 010 FEATURE WRITING Tsiantar, Doris R
JOURJ6010 012 NARRATIVE WRITING Shapiro, Michael R
JOURJ6010 013 NARRATIVE WRITING Weiner, Jonathan R
JOURJ6010 018 NARRATIVES OF INVI CITY Bruder, Jessica R
JOURJ6010 019 WRITING WITH STYLE Benedict, Helen R
JOURJ6010 021 WRITING WITH DATA Cohen, Sarah R
JOURJ6013 001 AUDIENCE & ENGAGEMENT Teeter, Adam R
JOURJ6015 007 DATA II Hansen, Mark R
JOURJ6015 008 PHOTO I Kamber, Michael R
JOURJ6015 013 VIDEO I BCAST Roth, Jamie R
JOURJ6018 006 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Ornstein, Charles R
START OCTOBER 28 (Friday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6016 009 BUSINESS Grueskin, William F
JOURJ6016 010 ETHICS Cobb, William F
JOURJ6016 011 HISTORY John, Richard F
JOURJ6016 012 LAW Karle, Stuart F
JOURJ6016 013 BUSINESS Grueskin, William F
JOURJ6016 014 ETHICS Solomon, Alisa F
JOURJ6016 015 HISTORY Tucher, Andie F
JOURJ6016 016 LAW Freeman, George F
START OCTOBER 29 (Saturday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6015 012 VIDEO I BCAST Bourin, Lennart S
JOURJ6015 014 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Surowicz, Simon S
START OCTOBER 31 (Monday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 003 ART OF THE PROFILE Bennet, John M
JOURJ6010 005 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL NEWS Herman, Tom M
JOURJ6010 006 DEADLINE WRITING Singer, Amy M
JOURJ6015 003 AUDIO I Donahue, Kerry M
JOURJ6015 005 DATA I McGregor, Susan M
JOURJ6015 007 DATA II Hansen, Mark M
JOURJ6015 010 PHOTO II Berman, Nina M
JOURJ6015 011 VIDEO I BCAST Maxfield, Jennifer M
JOURJ6018 003 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Weber, Tracy M
START NOVEMBER 1 (Tuesday)
Course # Sec Class Prof Day
JOURJ6010 007 WRITING TRUE STORIES Hancock, Lynnell T
JOURJ6010 015 OFF THE NEWS Hoyt, Michael T
JOURJ6010 016 STORYTELLING FOR THE EAR: Cooper, Ann T
JOURJ6015 004 AUDIO I Donahue, Kerry T
JOURJ6015 015 VIDEO I DOC/WEB Tu, Duy Linh T
JOURJ6015 017 VIDEO II DOC/WEB West, Betsy T
JOURJ6018 004 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Kissinger, Meg T

EVENT: CRLT Players to perform at Columbia, Oct 27-28

Columbia Events, Community Citizenship, Fun Stuff

The University of Michigan’s nationally renowned Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) Players are coming to Columbia University!

The CRLT Players event series feature high-energy, interactive performances that engage audiences in thoughtful conversations about diversity, inclusion, and institutional climate on campus. These performances provide the perfect opportunity to consider these issues as a community and foster dialogue toward the cultivation of inclusive learning environments on campus.

The events are free and open to the entire Columbia community including faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, administrators, and staff. Instructors are encouraged to bring their students to the performances.

Sponsored by: Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion, the CUMC Deans for Diversity, the Office of University Life, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Register at bit.ly/crltplayers or via the links below to reserve your spot.

7 into 15
 A series of sketches on the challenges of teaching and learning.

Thursday, October 27
12 pm – 1:30 pm
Milbank Chapel at Teachers College
525 West 120th Street
Register

Friday, October 28
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Alumni Auditorium
650 West 168th Street, First Floor
Columbia University Medical Center
Register

Consisting of short plays presented in rapid succession, 7 into 15 uses a variety of innovative staging techniques to place the challenges of teaching and learning within the academy center stage. Provocative and often humorous, 7 into 15 is perfect for considering issues of diversity and inclusion as a community, and fostering dialogue toward the cultivation of inclusive teaching environments.

Continue the conversation and stay for a reception after the performance!

Great Expectations: Mentoring Graduate Students
A performance exploring common tensions between advisors and advisees.

Thursday, October 27
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Milbank Chapel at Teachers College
525 W 120th Street
Register

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MISS REPRESENTATION

Action Item, Columbia Events, Community Citizenship, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos, Safety/Security, SVR

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Miss Representation is a 2011 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom

It explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of cis-gendered women in influential positions by circulating limited and often disparaging portrayals of women.

This screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion led by SVR staff and volunteers.

Tue, October 18, 2016

6-9pm; Lecture Hall

RSVP: http://bit.ly/SRI_Journ2

Attending this event will satisfy the

2016-2017 Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative

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Supporting Someone Who Has Experienced Intimate Partner Violence

Action Item, Columbia Events, Community Citizenship, Deans' Events, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos, Safety/Security, SVR

 

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Examine the behaviors and warning signs that may indicate an unhealthy or abusive relationship and understand how to gauge and take next steps if a relationship becomes violent. Participants will also learn how to effectively support someone who is in an abusive relationship.

Led by Sexual Violence Response staff and volunteers.

Thursday
October 13
6 p.m.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/SRI_Jour2

Attending this event will satisfy the
2016-2017 Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative