Columbia College

In This Newsletter

  • Cast Your Vote for Senior Awards by Wednesday, April 5!
  • One Day Left! OMA Graduation Cord Nominations End Tomorrow, March 31
  • Reading Your Name at Class Day | Due Monday, April 3
  • Pronouncing Your Name at Class Day | Due Monday, April 3
  • Celebration at the Columbia Alumni Center | Wednesday, April 5
  • College on a Budget | Two April Workshops
  • Student Loan Workshop | Thursday, April 13
  • Spring Semester Job Search with CCE
  • Register Now for the Largest Young Alumni Event of the Year!
  • Upcoming Events
  • Important Dates

Saaket Pradhan CC'16

Columbia College Alumni Association President Doug Wolf CC’88 Presents the Alumni Prize to Saaket Pradhan CC'16

Cast Your Vote for Senior Awards by Wednesday, April 5!

The Brainard, Rolker, and Alumni Prizes are given to Columbia College seniors each year, and you, the members of the graduating class, are invited to choose the recipients!

The prizes will be given at various awards ceremonies in April and May. In making your selection, please review the nomination summaries and select the nominee who you feel best exemplifies the ideals of the corresponding prize. Votes will be kept confidential.

Voting ends next Wednesday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m.

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News & Announcements

One Day Left! OMA Graduation Cord Nominations End Tomorrow, March 31

This honor is for graduating seniors who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to inclusion, global diversity, social justice, and multiculturalism. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 31 at 5:00 p.m.

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Reading Your Name at Class Day | Due Monday, April 3

Names are listed in the Class Day program as they appear in SSOL, with preferred names used when provided. To request that a combination of your official and preferred names be printed instead, please fill out the linked form before next Monday, April 3 at 5:00 p.m.

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Pronouncing Your Name at Class Day | Due Monday, April 3

Want your name read correctly at Class Day? Fill out the linked pronunciation form. If you're totally lost on how to do it, make sure you use the audio upload at the very end.

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Celebration at the Columbia Alumni Center | Wednesday, April 5

Join the Columbia College Alumni Association and the University-wide Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) to celebrate. Check out the Columbia Alumni Center, enjoy complimentary food and refreshments while mingling with fellow seniors, pick up some Columbia swag, and enter to win fun prizes like a Fitbit!

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College on a Budget | Two April Workshops

Preparing for life after your undergraduate years can be overwhelming, so we've planned events to help. Up next is College On A Budget. Join the Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing on either Friday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Lerner 476B or Monday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Lerner 568.

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Student Loan Workshop | Thursday, April 13

With loans to repay, apartments to rent, and trips to book, it is important to budget your funds after graduation! Representatives from the Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing will be sharing tips and answering questions on Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Lerner 477.

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Spring Semester Job Search with CCE

Feel like you’re late to the game with your job search? Fear not because every year, more full-time, entry-level jobs are posted in LionSHARE in the spring semester than in the fall. Read on for CCE’s tips to prepare for your spring semester job search.

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Register Now for the Largest Young Alumni Event of the Year!

On June 2, more than 1,500 graduates from the last 10 classes will reconnect and celebrate at Guastavino's. This stunning New York City landmark is known for its sophisticated atmosphere and delicious food. Last year's party sold out, so register early!

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Upcoming Events

Apr
7
College on a Budget, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Apr
13
Student Loan Workshop, 6:30–7:00 p.m.
Apr
17
College on a Budget, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Apr
29
Asian Graduation Reception, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
May
4
Lavender Graduation, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
May
14
Baccalaureate Service, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
May
16
Columbia College Class Day, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
May
16
Black Graduation, 2:30–5:00 p.m.
May
16
Raza Graduation, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
May
17
University Commencement, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
May
17
Native Graduation, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Jun
2
Young Alumni Party, 9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Important Dates

Mar
31
OMA Graduation Cord Nominations Close at 5 p.m.
Apr
3
Class Day Pronunciation Name Form Due
Apr
3
Class Day Printed Name Requests Due (same form!)
May
12
Registration Closes for Columbia College Class Day
May
12
Registration Closes for University Commencement