Monthly Archives: December 2016

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL POLICY

Action Item, FAQ, Major memos, Master's Project, Master's Project Grants, PhD, Safety/Security

Dear Students:

I am writing to remind you that Columbia University has an International Travel Planning Policy that applies to students/fellows/faculty/staff who travel abroad for purposes related to the University, such as class trips, conferences, research or reporting for class papers, projects or dissertations.

This policy is intended to allow the University to follow the movement of student, faculty and others officially conducting University business abroad so we are prepared to provide you with assistance if needed. As stated on the University site: “Columbia University supports and encourages travel by individuals whose educational, research, or occupational activities are international in scope. At the same time, the University seeks to reduce risk to travelers and the University by encouraging thorough preparation and common-sense practices while abroad.”

The steps below are required of everyone who will be conducting reporting outside of the U.S.

1. Review the information and follow the steps detailed on the Columbia Global Travel Page.

2. Register your trip and itinerary with ISOS (Deadline December 14 for winter break travel)

3. Register your trip with the Journalism School Dean of Students Office (Deadline December 14 for winter break travel)

* Students who fail to register are ineligible for travel grants and lose their eligibility to submit receipts for grant based reimbursements.

* Students who fail to register will also be in violation of Columbia University policy and subject to disciplinary action.

Fellowship Opportunity: AC4 Graduate Student Fellowship

Applications, Fellowship Programs

The AC4 Fellowship Program engages students and faculty who are doing interdisciplinary research/ practice with focus on conflict resolution and peacebuilding, to cultivate constructive conflict management and sustainable peace, and to support students to think critically about issues of peace and sustainability. The Graduate Fellowship provides funding to students at Columbia University, linking across disciplines, cultural lenses and methodologies to further theory, research and practice on peace and conflict at Columbia and across the globe.

How To Apply

Online application will open Dec 19th and will be accepted until February 17, 2017 (11:59 EST).

All applications should be submitted through our online application form. Eligibility and requirements are described here: AC4 Graduate Fellowship Eligibility and Requirements.

Applicants must submit:

  • A Proposal (no more than 3-pages), describing proposed project;
  • Estimated Budget, itemizing how the funding would be used (see form below);
  • Faculty Sponsor, with faculty signature on approval form (see form below);
  • Letter of Recommendation, signed and on institutional letterhead;
  • Brief CV or resume (up to 3 pages); and
  • Letter of Sponsorship for internship proposals, signed and on institutional letterhead.
  1. Projected Budget Form (2017 will be available Dec. 19)
  2. Fellowship Faculty Approval Form (2017 will be available Dec. 19)

Applicants must be current Columbia University graduate level students in order to be considered.

INVITE: Conference – The Evolving Role of Dentist in Healthcare

Columbia Events, Conferences, Healthcare Issues, Speakers

We invite you to join Visiting Professor Dr. Donald Giddon, Harvard Professor Emeritus,
and faculty and students from the College of Dental Medicine for a thought provoking
discussion on how changing disease patterns and advances in technology may revolutionize the delivery of oral health care.

Register here for all or part of the program, which includes lunch, audience participation debates and a cocktail reception.

Sessions run from 1:00 to 3:00pm, 3:20 to 5:00 pm and 5:15 to 6:00 pm (with reception to follow).


Whether or not you can attend, we would greatly appreciate if you would take just a minute to complete this
short pre-conference survey that explores attitudes about integration of dentistry and medicine.

Responses are completely anonymous and results will be reviewed during the program. Thank you!