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Summer Siesta

To Be Continued...The SCE Student Affairs Blog, will take a short summer siesta to gear up for the fall term. Feel free to peruse the pages of the blog for information that's been posted over the past several months. Below are some things you should keep in mind to make sure you stay on track.

Summer Term/Session Q Dates and Deadlines
Dates - July 2 through August 10
Registration - June 28, 29 and July 2
Late Registration - July 3, 5, 6
Last Day to Drop Courses with Refund - July 9 by 4:00pm (EST)
Last Day for Full Refund of Tuition for Dropping Entire Program - July 9 by 4:00pm (EST)
Last Day to Drop Courses Without Academic Penalty & Last Day to Change to Pass/Fail Option - July 30 by 4:00pm (EST)

For more Summer Term 2007 calendars and information please click here.

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Fall 2007 Term Dates and Deadlines
Dates - September 4 - December 10
Registration - August 28, 29, 30
Late Registration/Change of Program - September 4 - 14
Last Day to Add Class/Last Day to Drop Course Without Financial Penalty - September 14
Last Day to Drop an Individual Class - October 9
Last Day to change to Pass/Fail Option OR Change to "R" Credit - November 16
Last Day to Withdraw from the University - December 10

For your program's calendar visit the Program Calendar Page of the School of Continuing Education Website.

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Enjoy the summer! See you in the fall!
-The School of Continuing Education Office of Student Affairs

Construction Management Professional Organization

Many of you in the Construction Administration MS program are already probably aware of this organization, but for those of you who are not, visit the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) website, specifically the New York chapter info and get involved.

If you're pressed for time but still want to know what cool cultural activities are happening around the city, sign up for the Columbia University Arts Initiative weekly newsletter. The newsletter lays out a diverse lineup of fun stuff to get into, from theater, to music, to museums. Not only is the newsletter a time saver, but it can be a money saver too, since you'll now know what events are free or discounted for students. Your CUID card is good for more than just access to the Learner lounges!

Strategic Communications Grad Signs Her Own Checks

Janessa Hoyte recently celebrated her academic achievements at the 2007 Columbia University commencement activities and is already putting the degree to good use. The Strategic Communications alumna has opened the doors to her new online enterprise, Jayedits.com, an editing service for anyone applying to college or graduate school and looking for some expert input. And if you are a Strat Commer who'll begin the ACP in fall 2007, contact Janessa to find out how Jayedits.com can help you.

"Talking Globally About Gardens" Landscape Lectures Begin Today

This free event, presented by the MS in Landscape Design program, begins today at 6:30pm with a discussion on "Brazilian Gardens of Burle Marx" and "The Gardens of Lengau Lodge in South Africa"

Columbia University
Havemeyer Hall, Room 309
116 th Street & Broadway
New York City

MS in Fundraising Mgmt Director Presents at YDPNYC Event-June 19

Lucas Rubin, Director of the MS in Fundraising Management program at the School of Continuing Education will present at the following Young Development Professionals of New York City event on Tuesday, June 19th:

The Increasing Focus on Credentialing: Two Contrasting Viewpoints NYU, Columbia, CASE, and AFP offer extensive and specialized types of professional
certification to fundraisers. Is this trend indicative of the future of the
development industry? Is professional certification as relevant as professional
experience in job placement? Please join us at YDP on June 19th for a lively
discussion with two outstanding speakers.

Dr. Lucas Rubin, Director, Fundraising Management Program at Columbia Univ.

Peter Heller, Independent, Fundraising Consultant

Location: Zona Rosa, 40 West 56th Street (between 5th and 6th)

Hors D’oeuvres & cash bar

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Non-members can register for the event and join YDPNYC at the same time. Simply go to the “Join YDP” page on http://www.ydpnyc.org/ and become a member. Current members can pay their 2007 dues and register for the event in the same
way ($25 per person). Feel free to bring coworkers, classmates – even your boss! Attire: Business Casual

The YOUNG DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS OF NEW YORK CITY (YDPNYC) is a non-profit networking organization, whose goal is “to provide career advancement and mentoring opportunities for young people committed to fundraising for the arts; education; health and social service industries in New York City.” One of its cofounders, Patrick O’Connell, is a May 2006 graduate of the Program. For more information, see: http://www.ydpnyc.org/index.php (also, “young” here means “new” to the field and not just a reference to age!).

Columbia Goes "Green"

"Columbia University has accepted the challenge posed by Mayor Bloomberg to join New York City’s goal in pledging to reduce greenhouse gases 30 percent by 2017. Columbia, along with eight other New York City universities, joins as a Challenge Partner in Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC 2030, the city’s comprehensive plan to create a more sustainable New York..."read more

It's Here! The Unofficial (and only) SCE Commencement 2007 "Yearbook"

Friends and family of SCE's graduating class turned out en masse to celebrate their loved one's accomplishments. Flip through the "yearbook" for a recap of the Class Day and University Commencement ceremonies.

The SCE graduating class hailed from the following graduate programs:

MS in Fundraising Management

MS in Landscape Design

MS in Strategic Communications

MS in Technology Management

For students diligently moving towards the light at the end of the tunnel in these programs and others, keep going, remember whatever your motivation for being in the program is (write it down and tape it to your bathroom mirror if you need to), keep your GPA up, and you'll get there before you know it!

And if you suspect you'll be graduating next year - because you have fulfilled satisfactorily the requirements of the School of Continuing Education and your program - make sure you know what to do (and when) in order to don the Columbia Blue cap 'n' gown. Visit the Graduating Students link within the Student Affairs website, talk with an advisor or your program director to make sure you're on track, keep your GPA up, stay informed, and never lose your sense of humor - it's what will get you through the hurdles!

Congratulations to Columbia University's Class of 2007!

Cancelled - Summer Concerts at the Sundial

We're sorry to say that we are cancelling the remaining Summer Concerts at the Sundial performances due to the extensive construction taking place on College Walk, where the shows are held. We look forward to resuming the series in summer 2008.

As many of you have undoubtedly seen, Columbia is restoring College Walk, the main thoroughfare at 116th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. This construction will take place for the duration of the summer so that the walkway can be reopened in time for the start of the 2007-2008 academic year.