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Business Card & Press Pass – Order Process

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COLUMBIA JOURNALISM SCHOOL STUDENT CARDS INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Go to https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/columbia/.
  2. Enter your UNI and password
  3. Create user profile by filling out the empty fields (Do not replace any auto-filled text in any of
    the fields) Once complete, press “Start shopping for this user”.
  4. On the introduction page, press “Start a New Order”. Then select the option for “Student Business Cards”.
  5. On the left, please select “Columbia Journalism School” to access the business card and press pass templates.
  6. Select the appropriate business card template by pressing the “Add to Basket” button below the
    image.
  7. Enter the imprint information in the proper fields and review the proof.
    *For the Press Pass, you will need to upload a headshot of yourself. Upload the file and crop the image appropriately.
  8. When complete, press “Checkout” to review and approve the proof.
  9. On the next page. enter your contact information and choose a pick-up location or enter an address for delivery (There will be a $15 charge for delivery). Press “Billing Info” when complete.
  10. Enter your credit card information and billing address into the appropriate fields, then click “Send Order”.
    Do not adjust any of the text in the billing code fields below.
  11. All shipping is done via FedEx. If you chose to pick up the cards at one of our Columbia Print locations, you will be contacted by email when the order is ready.

Any questions, please email printing@columbia.edu or call 212.854.3234.

Countdown to Graduation 2019!

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Graduation Checklist

Here are the key things you need to do for graduation! If you have done them all, you are ready to go!

1. Diploma Application. Not sure you have done this? You can check on SSOL to see! If not, complete and submit this form ASAP!
2. University Commencement Registration. You must register to attend and get tickets (up to 2) for the University ceremony – – Deadline: Friday, May 3.
3. Journalism Graduation Registration. You must complete this form to register and get tickets (up to 3) for the Journalism ceremony – Deadline: Sunday, April 14.

Other items that must be completed before you can participate in graduation

  1. Awards. Submit any suitable assignments for year-end awards consideration – Deadline: Monday, April 29, noon.
  2. Assessment. All M.S. and M.A. students must have submitted all the required assignments to the Assessment System– Deadline: Friday, May 17.
  3. Equipment fines & returns. All fines must be paid by May 8. All equipment must be returned by Monday, May 6.
  4. Empty locker. Lockers must be emptied out by Friday, May 17.
  1. Federal Loan Exit Interview. All students whose financial aid packages include federal loans are required to complete an exit interview with Student Financial Services via SSOL – Deadline: May 10.
  2. Account Holds. Please check SSOL to see if you have any HOLDS that will prevent you from receiving a diploma – Deadline: May 10.
  3. Cap & Gown. Academic regalia are worn only for University Commencement, not the Journalism School ceremony. Get yours at the Columbia Bookstore–  – Deadline: May 10.

Things to think about

  1. Does your family have a place to stay? If not, check out these ideas!
  2. Do any of your family members need a disability accommodation? For University Commencement, please contact access@columbia.edu. For the Journalism School, please contact Julie Pozo-Cepeda at jp3907@columbia.edu  –Deadline: May 3.
  3. Are you a veteran? Those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to wear a red/white/blue cord to their graduation ceremonies. To request your cord, please send an email to veterans@columbia.edu – Deadline: Friday, May 3.
  4. ColumbiaYou is the human story of Columbia University in the City of New York, told by the heart of Columbia – its people. It’s Columbia seen through You. Join the story by joining and submitting what Columbia means to You.

EXCITING ACTION ITEMS: Graduation 2017

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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!

 

ACTION ITEM: Get your CU ID

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Dear New Students,

Get your Columbia University ID: CUIT has developed a secure web service for students to upload and submit a photo online for their first University ID card. Find out how to submit your photo.(link is external) If you submit your photo by May 15 for part­-time students and July 26 for full­-time students, you will receive your University ID card during your student orientation. For those who miss the deadline, you will have time during orientation to go to 204 Kent Hall to get your Columbia University ID card.

IMPORTANT: In order to get your Columbia University ID card or purchase a Journalism School Press Pass, you will need to take two high resolution digital passport-­style photos as soon as possible.

  • The photo should be a color JPEG file.
  • The background should be uniform and light­-colored.
  • You must be facing forward with your head and shoulders clearly visible.
  • No photos with sunglasses or hats.
  • The file cannot exceed 100K in size for the Columbia University ID card and must be 300 dpi for the Journalism School Press Pass.

MAJOR MEMO: Instructions on Submitting Your M.S. Master’s Projects

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The deadline for submitting your finished Master’s Project is Monday, March 21, at 10 a.m.

We will begin accepting completed projects as of Monday, March 7.

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.

 

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:

Copyright 

(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 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 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 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 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.

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.

 

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.

 

Congratulations!

REMINDER: SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

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Dear Students,

 This is just a reminder about the schedule for next week:

  • Monday, January 19: University Holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Tuesday, January 20: FT M.S. Students submit first draft of Master’s Project (10 am); M.A. students attend outside classes of interest. No Journalism School classes held.
  • Wednesday, January 21: Spring Prep Day. All FT M.S. students attend mandatory Spring Prep Day events; M.A. students attend Spring Prep Day events (except when attending outside classes of interest); All other students invited to attend. No Journalism School classes held.
  • Thursday, January 22: Spring 2015 classes begin at the Journalism School.

Major Memo: End Of Year Manual

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Use of Journalism Building Facilities After May 21.

Use of Building:

Members of the Class of 2014 will have access to the building and its facilities through June 30, 2014.

Exceptions include: any area under construction, and any classrooms and computer rooms being used for summer classes or special programs. If you are in one of these rooms when a class is scheduled to begin, please leave immediately. Refusal to cooperate may result in the termination of your access to the building.

Equipment
All current fines must be paid by Friday, May 9 or a hold will be placed on your student account. All equipment must be returned to the Equipment Room (507) by Friday, May 16th. Action will be taken to repossess equipment from outstanding checkouts after May 16.

There will be no equipment checkouts from 5/16 – 5/21. (If you will need equipment during this time you must supply a written request from your professor.)

After graduation, students will be allowed to check out equipment, as available, until Friday, June 6th. However, check out of the C100 will require a note from a professor. Please remember that scheduled summer school classes and master’s project students, as well as necessary equipment maintenance upgrades, have priority for equipment and editing rooms.

Please be aware that individual computer rooms will be closed at different times for maintenance and upgrading. Though it is likely, it is not guaranteed that there will always be a computer room or terminal available. Due to maintenance schedules, summer class schedules and the master’s projects, it is possible that you will be unable to use a computer at a specific time. Please use the following online schedule to assist in room space availability, though it is not a guarantee and event or maintenance is currently underway: bit.ly/cujrooms

Student Lockers:
All May graduates must empty their lockers by noon, Friday, May 16.

Continuing part-time students and documentary students may keep their lockers. Graduates who will be working on a demo tape or other approved projects during the month of June may also keep their lockers. To request such a locker extension, please send e-mail to Derek Gano at dg2382@columbia.edu with your name and the reason for your request.

Graduates’ lockers that have not been vacated by noon on Friday, May 16, will be have their locks removed and contents moved to a storage bin and eventually discarded. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONIES UNTIL YOUR LOCKER IS EMPTIED. All locker questions should be directed to Derek Gano at building@jrn.columbia.edu (must be sent from CU email).

Student Mail Folders:
The mail folders of graduating students may be used until noon, Friday, May 23. All items remaining in boxes after that date will be discarded.

Computer Account and Class Shares:
Access to J-School computer accounts for all graduating students will remain active until June 30, 2014.

All personal server space, class shares and computers (posted below) will be deleted on May 30. Please be sure to backup all of your files to external media (Personal Hard Drives, CDs, DVDs, flash media, iPods, etc.) before your account is deactivated. These shares will no longer be available to you and the data will be unrecoverable. Even if you are not graduating this May please also note these shares will be deleted as they are for class work only, so do not continue to use them. New shares will be provisioned for summer courses.

Shares:

Broadcast
Video
Photo
Radio
City News Room
CNS
International Newsroom
Magazine
Masters
Nightly
Yearbook
Workshop
TVReporting

University Services After May 21

Health Services
Access to Health Services at the University expires on August 31 for all graduating students. For those with major medical health insurance through Columbia (Chickering), coverage ends on August 31 You do have the option of purchasing an extension on this policy. Please see http://health.columbia.edu/student-insurance/about-columbia-insurance-plan for details.

University Libraries
Recent alumni will retain full library privileges, including borrowing privileges and access to licensed electronic databases, for a period of three months beyond the degree conferral date. Access information can be found at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/lio/access/. Library Services for alumni can be found at http://www.alumni.libraries.columbia.edu/

Dodge Physical Fitness Center (aka the Gym): You may use the gym over the summer with your current CUID. However, you will have to pay the $91 gym use fee. Beginning in September, you will be eligible for alumni gym use. Please see http://www.dodgefitnesscenter.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9610&ATCLID=205330326

Alumni Benefits and Services
A variety of benefits and services are available to Journalism School graduates. This page answers most of your most questions and concerns, from auditing a class at Columbia to updating your address information, from obtaining a transcript of your time here to using Columbia’s recreational facilities – http://bit.ly/alumni_benefits

Please note that you will automatically be subscribed to your class listserv using the real world e-mail address supplied in your graduation survey (more details en route from Career Services). To update any of your contact information with us or sign up for a regional listserv, use this form:
http://bit.ly/cugsj_update

LionMail: Since all of you began using LionMail while at Columbia, you will be able to continue using your LionMail email account.