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Business Card & Press Pass – Order Process

Checklists, Getting Things Done

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.

Volunteer Needed: Student Library Advisory Committee

Action Item, Community Citizenship, Fun Stuff, Getting Things Done, Networking

We are looking for a CURRENT Journalism student to volunteer to to serve on the Student Library Advisory Committee for the 2020-20201 academic year.

STUDENT LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Student Library Advisory Committee gives students an active voice in library-related issues on campus. The Student Library Advisory Committee is a two-way forum for information exchange between students and the Columbia University Libraries. Meetings are held twice per semester during the Fall and Spring academic terms. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

Charge

The Student Library Advisory Committee is charged with maintaining effective communication channels between student organizations, their members, and the Columbia University Libraries. The Student Library Advisory Committee serves as a conduit for the transmission of student needs and concerns to the administration and staff of the Columbia University Libraries.

Commitment

We will meet virtually on the following Fridays from 12:30 -1:30:

September 25, 2020
November 20, 2020
February 5, 2021
April 2, 2021

If you are interested please contact Dean Huff via email at mgh2@columbia.edu by tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23.

MAJOR MEMO: Journalism Library Basics

Getting Things Done, Newly-admitted students, Tips, Useful Websites

Journalism Library Basics

J-Library Website: library.columbia.edu/journalism

CLIO (Columbia’s discovery portal): clio.columbia.edu

Columbia Libraries: library.columbia.edu

 

Need help?

Journalism Library

  • Location: Journalism 204 (Stabile)
  • Hours:
    • – Thurs. 1pm-8pm; Fri. 1pm-6pm (until Labor Day)
    • – Thurs. 10am-8pm; Fri. 10am-6pm (after Labor Day)
    • See bit.ly/jlibraryhours for monthly schedule
  • Librarian Office Hours
    • and Fri. 1pm-5pm
  • Email: journalism@library.columbia.edu
  • Chat reference: ly/AskCUL
  • Phone: 212.854.0390

 

Journalism Research Guide (popular resources)

http://guides.library.columbia.edu/journalism

 

Beat Neighborhood Research Guide

http://guides.library.columbia.edu/journalism-nyc

 

Master’s Projects & Thesis Index:

bit.ly/jlibrarymasters

 

Links to read the New York Times:

https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/3327564

  • Factiva “News Page:” headlines, current issues
  • ProQuest Central: search for specific articles (1980-present)
  • Historical Newspapers: search for old articles (1857-2010)

 

Other Columbia Library Locations

http://library.columbia.edu/locations/libraries.html

ACTION ITEM: Get your CU ID

Checklists, FAQ, Getting Things Done, Newly-admitted students, Orientation

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: Graduation Tickets

Getting Things Done, Graduation, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Part-time Students, PhD

To receive your tickets you MUST complete the graduation survey at

http://bit.ly/CJS16survey

The survey is used to create a class directory, employment statistics and a database of employment information indicating the types of position openings in which you are interested. This is very important in determining how we can better help graduates find the best jobs as quickly as possible, and how the school can help make that happen by also collecting feedback on career services. You willingness to allow career services to circulate your resume is also indicated on the survey.

The survey is also used to gather feedback on other aspects of your Journalism School experience that cannot be captured through course evaluations.

You may pick up your tickets from Chanel Roche or Evelyn Corchado in room 207A once you have completed your online graduation survey and are in compliance with the Sexual Respect Initiative.

They will verify receipt of the survey (and SRI compliance) and have you sign for your ticket envelope containing both sets of tickets.

Only those who registered that they are attending graduation and requested tickets receive tickets.

The survey can done 24/7, but the office is open for ticket pick-up on weekdays from 10 am-5 pm only.

If you are a part-time student and it is impossible for you to come in, you may contact Chanel Roche about having tickets mailed. Survey receipt verification is still required.

REMINDER: You must be in compliance with the Assessment System requirements to graduate.  Those who do not submit their materials by the May 13 deadline will be removed from the list of graduating students.

DEADLINE TO PICK UP TICKETS: MAY 17, 5 P.M.

 

ACTION ITEM: Immunization Compliance

Getting Things Done, Healthcare Issues, M.A. Program, M.S. Program, Major memos

Dear New Students:

Welcome to the Journalism School! We look forward to meeting you soon! We will be in touch later in June about registration and mandatory orientation.

Right now, I am writing to notify you about something you must do before we will be able to register you for classes.

New York State public health law requires that all students document immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), as well as document that they either have received the Meningitis vaccine or have declined to receive it.

All students must be in compliance with these laws before being registered for classes.  Detailed information and instructions are available at http://health.columbia.edu/students/immunization-compliance-requirements/immunization-compliance-requirements

Please act as soon as possible to supply Health Services with the required documentation.  Please do not send me or anyone else at the Journalism School your health records.  Only Health Services can certify that you are cleared and can be registered.

The deadline for completion of this task is May 11 for new part-time students and July 1 for all new full-time students !  We will be unable to register you for classes without your having submitted this documentation.

Please DO NOT contact my office with questions about this requirement, you must contact Health Services at (212) 854-7210 with any questions regarding immunization compliance. Alternately, send email to immunizationcompliance@columbia.edu

Thanks!

OPT Paperwork – Academic Adviser or Dean Signature

Getting Things Done, Graduation, Int'l Program

To our graduating international students,

Some of you have begun working on your Optional Practical Training paperwork for after graduation.

Please note that Journalism School students do not need to have an academic adviser signature.

Ordinarily I am the person to sign certifying that you are indeed graduating.  However instead of having me sign all of the forms, they have asked me to just provide a list of all the international folks graduating.

MH

—
Melanie Huff
Associate Dean of Students

 

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

Checklists, Getting Things Done, M.S. Program, Major memos, Master's Project

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!