Dear J-School Community,
This past year we have posted Sexual Violence Response’s series of posters in an effort to raise awareness about the services available at SVR. They are seeking feedback about the series, and are inviting you to complete the following survey by Friday, May 19th:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Please take a moment to complete the survey. To learn more about Sexual Violence Response, please visit www.health.columbia.edu/svr.
The origins date back to Rome 1992, when an 18-year-old girl raped by her driving instructor. The instructor was initially found guilty, but later had his case overturned. In a statement released by the Supreme Court, the Head Judge argued, “Because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them…and by removing the jeans…it was no longer rape but consensual sex.” Enraged by the verdict, the women in the Italian Parliament launched into action immediately and protested the decision by wearing jeans on the steps of the Italian Parliament building. This call to action motivated and emboldened the California Senate and Assembly to do the same—and a movement was born.
On April 26, 2017, we celebrate Denim Day as a way to honor survivors. We are asking everyone in the Columbia community to participate in this educational campaign by making a social statement – wearing jeans (or something denim) as a visible demonstration of support for sexual assault survivors.
By signing, I pledge to participate in Denim Day and take a stand against sexual violence and stand in solidarity with sexual assault survivors.
www.health.columbia.edu/pledge
Denim Day
CU there! is a 2017 initiative of the Senate Alumni Relations Committee, in partnership with Senate Student Affairs Committee and the Columbia Alumni Association, to benefit both students and alumni.
The premise is simple – to help our students and alumni connect across the Columbia community to engage and network during the summer break. Rather than a traditional mentorship program or career-related networking, CU there! helps students connect informally with alumni – via the regional club network and other alumni groups that have location-specific events. Whether a student is returning to their hometown or moving to a new city, whether participating in a formal internship, working at a summer job, or volunteering, CU there! connects students with fellow students and alumni during the summer. The regional clubs will determine the activities they offer – hosting a smaller reception or dinner or having students join a previously scheduled activity for the greater alumni community.
Sign up for CU there! and meet up with the alumni this summer at scheduled events, informal gatherings, or one-on-one. Whether it is for career opportunities, collaborating on a project, or getting oriented in a new city, there is a ready-made community of over 330,000 Columbia alumni in more than 100 clubs and interest groups living in 184 countries who are waiting to connect with you wherever you go.
Here is the link to sign up: ttp://goo.gl/Y5bHiJ
Dear Graduating Students,
Graduation is just two months away!
To get you ready, we have prepared a Graduation Handbook with everything you need to know!
In addition, we will be holding four information sessions at which you can ask any questions you still have:
•Wednesday, April 5, 1-2 p.m. – Stabile Student Center
•Tuesday, April 11, 4-5 p.m. – Stabile Student Center
•Thursday, April 20, 1-2 p.m. – Stabile Student Center
•Tuesday, April 25, 6-7 p.m. – Stabile Student Center
And finally here is a checklist of items you need to do or think about before graduation!
TO: M.S. Students completing the Master’s Project this spring
FROM: Sheila Coronel, Dean of Academic Affairs
RE: Instructions on Submitting Your M.S. Master’s Projects
The deadline for submitting your finished Master’s Project is Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m.
We will begin accepting completed projects as of Friday, March 3.
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.
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 and Audio projects.
All Master’s Projects must be submitted to the Assessment System!
General Instructions:
Please submit your piece (and any other materials as specified by your type of project) in a 9 by 12-inch envelope (which can be purchased at the bookstore or across the street at the stationery shop). Label the envelope with your name, your class year, the title of your project and the name of your Master’s Project adviser. These copies will be turned over to the library.
Please submit the final version of your project to your adviser(s) via email or hard copy as stipulated by the adviser (Additional instructions below for hybrid projects).
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:
Copyright
Susie JSchooler (name of student)
2017
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 to the Dean of Students Office.
•Please e-mail final copy of your project to your print and video advisers. Ask your print adviser if he or she wants a hard copy as well. Include Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One thumb drive of the video portion of your project.
•Provide a second thumb drive directly to your video adviser and a third to your print adviser. Label all your thumb drives and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser). We suggest the video format to be an mp4 video file with an H.264 codec. It’s easy to export in Premiere and fits on most thumb drives.
Hybrid/Photo 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 thumb drive of either your audio slideshow or jpgs. If your project includes both, please submit a separate thumb drive for each presentation.
•Provide a second thumb drive (s) directly to your adviser. Label all your thumb drives and accompanying materials with complete project information (author(s), title, adviser).
Audio Project Instructions
• One copy of your script formatted according to the Columbia Script Template for the Dean of Students Office, email a second to the adviser, plus a hard copy to the adviser if he/she requests it. Be sure the title includes _final. Include a Post Script and Source List as described above.
•One copy of your final project as a .wav file and an .mp3 file on a thumb drive for the Dean of Students Office, and a second for your adviser. Be sure to label your thumb drive on the outside with complete project information (author, title, advisor).
•Send your adviser a copy of the .wav file via dropbox or wetransfer. .
Audio/Print Hybrid Instructions
•One hard copy of your print piece per the instructions above for print projects plus a hard copy of your audio script, formatted to the Columbia Script Template. Please e-mail one final copy of your print piece and your audio script to your adviser.
•One thumb drive with your both a .wav file and a .mp3 version of your audio piece for Dean of Students Office, and a second for your adviser. Label all thumb drives on the outside with complete project information (author, title, adviser).
•Send with your adviser a copy of the final .wav file (either by dropbox or wetransfer)
Personal Copy: We strongly encourage you to 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.
Congratulations!
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.
| 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 |
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
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
Dear Students,
Today, as Columbia’s annual Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative begins, all new students (FT M.S., M.A., 1st year SEAS, 1st year PT, Knight Bagehots) are required (and all students are encouraged) to reflect on the link between sexual respect and membership in the Columbia community. Workshops, documentary filmscreenings and discussion, multiple online options, resources for healing and resilience, and independent projects are all ready for your engagement. *This is in addition to the pre-arrival tutorial and the orientation presentations.
How to Participate
Everyone is invited and strongly encouraged to choose as many options as you would like. If you are new toColumbia, or new to your school at Columbia, you must complete at least one option.
https://sexualrespect.columbia.edu/participate
Events Held at the Journalism School
Although you can choose any of the options above, you can also fulfill the requirement by attending one of three sessions to be held at the Journalism School just for Journalism students. The first is this Thursday, 9/22, at 6 p.m., in 601B – RSVP here.
https://sexualrespect.columbia.edu/sri-options-journalism
Sexual respect at Columbia is a commitment to acting with integrity and respect for others, and is a responsibility to do what we can, individually and collectively, to reinforce an ethic of care and mutual respect in our community, even amidst our differences. It is also the unequivocal refusal to tolerate sexual harassment, sexual assault and other forms of gender-based misconduct.
Here’s why you should care: Most basically, we are in a community together and the way we treat each other matters. But also, data coming directly from Columbia students via a major survey shows that many of you report being sexually harassed by your peers. Some have also reported nonconsensual sexual contact by another Columbiastudent, often (though not always) after having been drinking together.
Not surprisingly, this harassment and contact can interfere profoundly with academic success, student organizations and teams, and everyone’s well-being.
So, as we start this academic year, we can reshape our community and the ways we treat each other. The Sexual Respect Initiative, created for you by students along with faculty and administrators, gives you a ready path to gain skills and knowledge – and to contribute to making a difference.
But, you might say, I already treat my friends with respect – why should I do this too? The answer is in the title – it is the Sexual Respect AND Community Citizenship Initiative.
How many of us can say we don’t know anyone who has been harassed or subjected to dating violence or assault, or can say we don’t know anyone who may have crossed the line of harassment or other gender-based misconduct? And, importantly, how many of us feel equipped enough to step in or get help for a friend, even in our own community?
Simply put, the Sexual Respect Initiative is about understanding and responding to the links among us and doing what we can to create change, not just in this moment but throughout the year and beyond.
Participation by students new to Columbia or new to their department/school at Columbia is a required condition of continued enrollment. You must select at least one option before October 30.
Confirm Your Participation