Dear Students,
Columbia’s annual winter coat drive is underway through December 18. Leave gently used coats with Columbia Community Service (304 Earl Hall) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday through Thursday. Donations are picked up weekly for Cathedral Community Cares of Saint John the Divine.
PLEASE NOTE: Participation in this workshop will fulfill the University Life Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship requirement
A significant number of individuals have been impacted by intimate partner violence, either directly or indirectly. Recognizing controlling behaviors in a relationship can be difficult- it is important for students to be aware of warning signs that a relationship may become abusive and understand how to gauge next steps in the event that a relationship becomes violent. During this interactive workshop, participants examine the behaviors that may be indicators of an unhealthy or abusive relationship and learn about ways to effectively support someone who is in an abusive relationship. Please note that this workshop is only for Graduate Students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Participation in this workshop will fulfill the University Life Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship requirement. RSVP is required.
The Columbia Media Conference is The Columbia Daily Spectator’s annual conference that aims to bring together the best and the brightest minds in media to inspire students to be the next generation of leaders in the industry. This year we are thrilled to welcomeMeredith Kopit Levien, the Chief Revenue Officer for The New York Times Company, as one of our speakers.
This annual conference showcases the work of pioneers and established titans on both the content and business sides of the media industry. With past speakers such as Jill Abramson and Dao Nguyen, CMC is the media event for students passionate about media.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TICKETS: http://www.specpublishing.com/cmc
Info sessions on the following spring classes will be held this week:
Monday, Nov. 9
Class: Covering Religion
Instructor: Ari Goldman
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Student Center
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Class: Multimedia Storytelling: Science Environment
Instructors: Duy Linh Tu and Marguerite Holloway
Time: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Room 601B
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Class: Video Newsroom
Instructor: David Klatell
Time: 4:45-5:45 p.m
Location: World Room
Thursday, Nov. 12
Class: Longform Digital: The Memory Project
Instructor: Michael Shapiro
Time: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 202
Friday, Nov. 13 (two info sessions; one with lunch)
1) Class: Book Writing
Instructor: Sam Freedman
Time: 8 a.m.-9 a.m.
Location: Student Center
2) Class: CJR: Transformation of a Magazine, plus CJR Fellowship
(Pizza will be served but if you’re planning to attend please RSVP to vmg2125@columbia.edu, so CJR knows how many pizzas to order.)
Instructors: Liz Spayd & Vanessa Gezari
Time: 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Location: CJR offices, Room 801
New Leaf event flyer
Elephants Need Our Help!
One Elephant is Being Killed Every 15 Minutes
What Can You Do?
Register today for the Second Annual Saving the Elephants 10K Run/Walk at bit.ly/ster2015 to benefit The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT). You can run, jog or walk your way around beautiful Central Park while helping protect this majestic species!
Each day, close to 100 elephants are killed for their tusks threatening their future. At the current poaching rate, elephants will be extinct in the wild by 2025. Many elephants targeted by poachers have milk dependent calves, and without family or a mother, a baby elephant has little chance of survival. Through the dedication and hard work of the DSWT, rescued orphaned baby elephants now have a second chance at life in the wild. Currently, the DSWT has 31 milk dependent calves and more than 150 orphans in their care.
Through the generous participation of more than 500 runners last November, the event raised more than $25,000 to support the orphans at DSWT. This year, we are looking to host 1,000 participants and double last years’ donation to DSWT. Register today and you will help provide the vital funds needed to protect these magnificent animals. All net proceeds will benefit the projects of the DSWT.
We are proud to welcome and recognize our Presenting Sponsor, HPS Jewelers, and our Contributing Sponsor, Extraordinary Journeys!
Where: Central Park, New York City
When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 9 a.m.
Registration site: bit.ly/ster2015
Registration cost: $45
September 26 | 1 p.m. | Robert K. Kraft Field at Wien Stadium
Georgetown VS. Columbia
Slavery Inc.: The Untold Story of International Sex Trafficking
round table discussion
The scourge of globalization has brought about new forms of slavery, power and corruption. Some examples are the horrific situation of exploited women and children, and the global criminal networks whose tentacles reach into the political world. What should be the role of journalism in light of these phenomena of global networks? What happens to the right of every citizen to stay informed? Can victims expect the full exercise of freedom of expression to be a source of hope in the face of Impunity?
FREE ADMISSION. Please confirm your assistance to the e-mail: cult2ny@cervantes.org
In Live to Write 2015-16. series of talks
Participants
Lydia Cacho
Rafael Mathus Ruiz
Dates
September 29th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location
Instituto Cervantes – Auditorio
211-215 East 49th Street
10017 Nueva York
(ESTADOS UNIDOS)
JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITY
WIN Summit: Women’s Insights on the Art of Negotiating
When: Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2015
Where: New York Hilton Midtown (6th ave and 53rd st)
What: http://winsummit.com/
We are looking for the following volunteers to collect footage at the WIN Summit:
– 1-3 pairs of interviewers (one on-screen/off-screen interviewer to ask questions and one camera operator)
– Each pair will be responsible for collecting footage from attendees and speakers to be used for future WIN marketing
– The footage should document the Summit, highlight “why every women should attend the WIN Summit”, and how the art of negotiating contributes to success for women in their career and life
– To apply, please submit a list of proposed interview questions for speakers as well as attendees, and a rough outline of your plan and ideas to capture said footage
Benefits for you:
– A comp’d two-day ticket to the WIN Summit ($1500 value)
– Networking opportunities and access to the WIN Summit press room (New York Times, Bloomberg, Fast Company, among others)
– Access to the WIN networking cocktail reception
– Experience and material to use in portfolio
– Letter of recommendation
If interested, please contact me at twiesel@negotiation.com and we can discuss further.
Additionally, if any of your students or colleagues are interested in attending this incredible educational opportunity, discounted rates are being offered to members of academia.
Speaker highlights:
– Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Deborah Lee James
– President of the American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO Randi Weingarten
– Former Chairman of Hearst Magazines Cathie Black
– Forrest Gump and The Devil Wears Prada producer Wendy Finerman
– Senior Vice President of HR for National Basketball Association (NBA) Eric Hutcherson
– Weber Shandwick SVP of Diversity & Inclusion Judith Harrison
– Goop CEO Lisa Gersh; and many more accomplished women leaders, executives, attorneys and entrepreneurs.
