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Student Affairs
November 20, 2012

Columbia University Thanksgiving Greetings

 

Dear Columbia Families,

As we prepare for the start of a brief recess, I want to wish you all a healthy and safe Thanksgiving Break. Though Thanksgiving may be a tradition that is new to you and your family, the act of giving thanks is a universal concept. At Columbia, we have much to give thanks for this year. The greater New York City metropolitan area has experienced a challenging month and the effects of Hurricane Sandy are still being felt. While the damage was minimal here in Morningside Heights, our friends and neighbors across the city were not so lucky. We keep impacted Columbians, their families and friends, and all those affected by the storm in our thoughts.

There will be limited programming and events for students who remain on campus during the Thanksgiving Break. Please have your student speak with his/her RA or adviser to learn more about these opportunities. Many students travel to the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to see world class entertainment and the famous parade of big balloons travel from 77th Street and Central Park West to Herald Square / 34th Street.

Columbia University classes and administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23. We will resume normal operations on Monday, November 26. If you need immediate assistance during the break period, please contact Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555. Staff members from Public Safety and Columbia Student Affairs will be accessible to students and families.

I thank you, the parent and family community, for your engagement and involvement with Columbia. Please contact me if your travels bring you to New York City during the month of December -- I'd appreciate the chance to meet over a cup of coffee and talk about Columbia.

Sincerely,

Matthew Patashnick
Director of Parent and Family Programs
Columbia | Student Affairs
Phone: 212-854-2446
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News

Thanksgiving Travel and Transit Tips

If your student plans to travel over the Thanksgiving Break or Winter Break period, here are a few tips to help ensure a hassle-free experience!

  • Ride public transit as much as possible! Columbia is easily connected to all major transit hubs via subway and bus lines. For more information on navigating public transit to/from Columbia, please visit the Visiting Columbia website.

  • Check current traffic and transit conditions frequently as service is not fully restored in all areas. AM 1010 WINS offers live updates every 10 minutes.

  • If you plan to pick your student up in New York City, leave early and with plenty of time to spare. NYC often experiences “Gridlock Alert” days during the months of November and December – when large numbers of out-of-town visitors and cars crowd city streets.

  • Encourage your student to program the phone numbers, websites, and social media handles (Facebook, Twitter, etc) of their airline or transit operator into his or her cell phone. This will come in handy in the case of a delay or cancellation.

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Upcoming Events

Jan
11

Columbia University in San Francisco (more info coming soon)

Jan
13

Columbia University in Los Angeles (more info coming soon)

May
20

Columbia Engineering Class Day 2013

May
21

Columbia College Class Day 2013

May
22

Columbia University Commencement 2013


Important Dates

Nov
22

Academic Holiday / Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov
23

Academic Holiday / Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec
10

Last Day of Fall 2012 Classes

Dec
11

Study Period Begins

Dec
14

Final Exams Begin

Dec
21

Final Exams Conclude (note: please consult your student's final exam schedule before arranging transportation)

Jan
22

First Day of Spring 2013 Classes

Mar
18

Spring Break (March 18 - March 22)

Mar
25

Classes Resume

May
6

Last Day of Spring 2013 Classes

May
10

Final Exams Begin

May
17

Final Exams Conclude (note: please consult your student's final exam schedule before arranging transportation)

May
18

Residence Halls Close at 12:00 p.m. (except for graduating seniors)

May
23

Residence Halls Close at 12:00 p.m. for graduating seniors

 

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