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In the World

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School Highlights

Travel Study Program

School is back in session—time to get back in gear! In New York, participate in a panel on creativity with President Bollinger and notable alums, stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge on a historic walking tour, and don’t miss out on the matches at CAA at the US Open. Alumni further afield can network at one of more than 50 Worldwide Networking events. Wherever you are, check out the new and improved Columbia magazine Web site or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Next month: Homecoming on Saturday, October 23!
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CAA Presents

Unlocking Creativity Panel

October 15, 6 p.m.

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Join President Lee C. Bollinger and notable alumni to discuss what inspires creativity, how to develop craft, and how Columbia contributes to creative development. More


Travel Study Program

Experience the Galápagos

February 4–12, 2011

Walk among 400-pound tortoises, touch spiny-backed iguanas, and swim with penguins and seals as we discover the Galápagos. More


Explore the Holy Land

March 26–April 7, 2011

Journey through antiquity—visit sites that bring the ages of history to life and sail along the ancient trade routes of the Red Sea as we visit Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. More


Find more adventures on the CAA Alumni Travel Study Program’s Web site or subscribe to the e-newsletter.

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School Highlights

Breakdown of Bone Keeps Blood Sugar in Check

Researchers led by Gerard Karsenty, chair of the Department of Genetics and Development at Columbia University Medical Center, have discovered that the destruction of old bone maintains a healthy level of glucose in the blood. More

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Alumni Benefits

IvyLife
Columbia: Networking Events

Transform your professional life:

Join IvyLife
Columbia for networking breakfasts, after-work events, and more in the fall. Join ILC’s LinkedIn community, browse and register for events online, or contact William@caa.columbia.edu with questions.


For more alumni networking, join the CAA on LinkedIn and Facebook.


Columbia Business School Executive Education

Take advantage of a 25 percent alumni tuition benefit on select programs for you and up to four of your colleagues. More

Insurance Discounts

We’ve got your back: Get 10-year level premium group term life insurance, guaranteed not to change for 10 years. Auto, home, and medical insurance also available. More

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Ideas on Campus

Local High School Students Introduced to the “Core” of College Academics

A group of talented New York City teenagers from low- and moderate-income families were introduced to college-level coursework in the humanities thanks to a unique collaboration between the University’s Center for American Studies and its Double Discovery Center. More


World Economic Forum’s Global Fellows Receive Leadership Training

Columbia University School of the Arts and Columbia Global Centers hosted an intensive series of workshops and events designed to help the next generation of young leaders from around the globe use training in the arts and theater as a resource for effective leadership. More


Sign Up for the University Newsletter

Know more: Get the latest Columbia news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter from Columbia’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Subscribe now.

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Save the Dates

Upcoming Events

Oct. 23
Homecoming 2010


Oct. 23
Black Alumni Council Homecoming 2010


Nov. 6
Columbia vs. Harvard Football Tailgate Reception


Columbia Magazine

Redesigned Site Launches

Columbia magazine welcomes you to its new digital home: Weigh in on recent coverage, including Neil deGrasse Tyson’s out-of-this-world musings on space travel; find Web-only content like a slideshow of this year’s stunning MFA exhibit; or instantly share your thoughts on the latest in cutting-edge autism research. Check out what’s new at Columbia!

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Giving Back

Financial Aid Gift

Daniel Loeb ’83CC has made a commitment of $1 million in support of current-use financial aid at Columbia College. Under the terms of the Columbia College Scholars Match, a $2 million endowment fund for financial aid will also be established at the College in Mr. Loeb’s name.

Learn more about Scholarships 101 and financial aid matching programs.

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In the World

Worldwide Networking

On or around

September 23

Worldwide


Network locally and globally: Join the CAA in celebrating the global Columbia community at one of the 50-plus events held around the world. More

NJ and CT: Is There Intelligent Life in the Universe?

September 14, 7 p.m.

Parsippany

October 7, 6:30 p.m.

Darien

Does our species qualify as intelligent life? Find the answers when you survey the galaxy with astronomer and Columbia professor David Helfand.


NJ: Reception and Alumni Presentation

September 21, 6 p.m.

Hackensack

Join Bergen, Passaic, and Rockland alumni for a special presentation by fellow Columbians Suzanne and Louis DiGeronimo about the ARC NJ-NY tunnel project. More

MA and UK: Receptions with Dean Michele Moody-Adams

September 22, 6 p.m.

Boston
September 29, 6:30 p.m.
London

Welcome Columbia College Dean Michele Moody-Adams as she visits Boston and London alumni for the first time in her current post.

Colombia and Canada: Receptions with Dean John Coatsworth

September 28, 7 p.m.

Bogotá

October 8, 7:30 a.m.

Toronto


SIPA Dean John Coatsworth will speak in Bogotá on Obama’s Latin American Policy; in Toronto, he’ll give an update on the University.

WA: Whistling Vivaldi with Provost Claude M. Steele

October 21, 6 p.m.

Seattle

Get an inside look at Provost Steele’s groundbreaking research on stereotypes and identity at this talk and reception. Stay tuned for more information.
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Athletics

Football Tailgate Reception

October 16, 10 a.m.

Philadelphia

Mingle with alumni and friends at this tailgate reception before you cheer the Lions on to victory against Penn. More

Alumni Softball in Central Park

September


Central Park, New York

Great Lawn, Ball Field 4

It's not over yet! Cheer on the Columbia Out of the Blue team at their final games of the season. Contact Howard Lipan for exact dates. More





In New York City

CAA at the US Open

September 1, 6 p.m.

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Limited number of tickets remaining. Don’t miss the most popular event of the year. More


CAAL Nights

September 8, 6:30 p.m.

Tour and Tasting at Murray’s Cheese



Engineering graduates can explore private underground cheese-curing caves at New York’s oldest cheese shop.

September 15, 7 p.m.

Writing Workshops at Gotham

Take advantage of free writing workshops in fiction writing, screenwriting, memoir writing, and article writing.


October 1, 8 p.m.

Jazz Jam with Terance Blanchard and Branford Marsalis

Enjoy the sounds of two of New Orleans’ finest and meet them after the show.

It pays to be a CAAL member—join today.

Cafés Columbia

September 13, 6 p.m.

Science with Tristan Lambert

September 20, 6 p.m.

Humanities with Jeremy Dauber

September 27, 6 p.m.

Social Science with Janet Currie

Chat up alumni and faculty while sharing your passion for learning. All events are at PicNic Market & Café. More

Lunchtime Concerts

September 13–15,

12:30 p.m.

Philosophy Hall



Discover great chamber works in an intimate, casual setting. More



CCE: Understanding the Hiring Process and Fall Career Fair

September 22, 7 p.m.

An Insider’s Guide to Getting the Job



Learn how to tailor your job search to the employer’s point of view.



September 24, 10 a.m.

2010 Fall Career Fair


Calling all job seekers: Get your résumés ready for industry recruiters looking to hire Columbia grads.


Find more career events at the Center for Career Education Web site.

Walking Tour: Brooklyn

September 26, 2 p.m.

Manhattan’s City Hall Park

Put on your walking shoes for a stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge into New York’s first landmarked historic district—Brooklyn Heights. More

Welcome Back Reception

September 29, 6 p.m.

Faculty House

Morningside Campus

Come back to campus and reconnect with Asian alums and current students. More

Especially Open House

October 21–22,
8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Columbia Alumni Center

Mark your calendars for the Alumni Center’s Second Annual Especially Open House. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, meet-and-greets, tours, and more.

Columbia University Club of
New York Event
Columbia Club of New York

Sail the seas on a fantasy Brazilian voyage or enjoy a relaxing Canyon Ranch getaway. Check out all club alumni events.