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.
Friday, September 2, 2016 – Fall Prep Day
10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Miller Theatre
Welcome from the Alumni Board
Karen Toulon, J’85, Chair of the J-School Alumni Board
“How to Survive – and Thrive – at the J-School” – All-Class Lecture
Prof. William Grueskin gives his annual presentation on what you need to know to get the most out of your year here — and out of your career as a journalist. (You won’t want to miss this one — it’s legendary!)
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Furnald Lawn/Furnald Plaza
BBQ Picnic
Join faculty, students and staff for an old-fashioned picnic.
*You must attend the morning lecture to be admitted to the BBQ.
1:00 p.m. Lecture Hall, 3rd FL
Student Government & Affinity Group Briefing
Learn about how our student government and affinity groups operate and what you can do to get involved!
2-3:30 p.m. Rooms listed below
Affinity group first meetings
2 p.m.
African Students Association – Room 601C with Ajibola Taofee Amzat, J17 & Evelyn Corchado
National Association of Hispanic Journalists – Room 607B with Prof. Elena Cabral
National Gay & Lesbian Journalists Association – Brown Center with Spencer Macnaughton, J’15 & Prof. Mark Hansen
South Asian Journalists Association – Room 601B with Noreyana Fernando, J’16 & Anusha Shrivastava
2:30 p.m.
Asian American Journalists Association – Room 601C with Evelyn Corchado
Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association – Room 601B with Dean Melanie Huff
National Association of Black Journalists – with Carlett Spike, J’16
3 p.m.
Women in Media – Stabile Student Center with Rachel Lowry, J’16