MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Annual CCE MEDIA NETWORKING NIGHT (now with a pre-night workshop!)

Networking (Practice: Role Play) Workshop
March 26th, 1pm, 413 Dodge Hall
Get some hot tips for leaving a lasting impression when networking.

followed by:

MEDIA NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, March 26th, 7pm, Low Memorial Library
It’s your chance to shine, come to this event and get to know the media industry’s movers and shakers.

This is a HUGE event, attended by some of the largest names in many industries. DO NOT MISS THIS!

For a rundown on the success of last year’s event, click here.
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To All Potential October 2007 Graduates:

Congratulations!  You are (hopefully) soon to be a graduate of the School of the Arts, Columbia University in the City of New York.  I thought you might have some questions about what it means to be an alum, so I’ve put together the following FAQs and their respective answers: (more…)

To All School of the Arts Students:

A reminder of some important upcoming dates:

1.      THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007:  Payment for  Fall 2007 semester tuition and fees is due.  In order to avoid late fees, payment must be received by 5:00 p.m.   For payment options, click here.

2.      FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007:  Last day to Add a Course.  You may add a course on line via Student Services On Line during your appointed registration days and times.  After Friday, you will need to submit an "Add/Drop Form" signed by your faculty member to either Toni Scott or  me in 305 Dodge.  Add/Drop Forms are available in 305 Dodge, or on line here.

Reminder to 1st & 2nd year students:  YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR AT LEAST 12 CREDITS.  Please verify your schedule using Student Services Online ASAP.

Reminder to Research Arts students: Please verify that you are registered in Research Arts using Student Services Online.  If you’re registered, you’ll see a "course listed that looks something like:  "RSRH – School of the Arts."   If you don’t see this, make sure that you don’t have any holds that would prevent your registration.  If you don’t, then contact me. 

3.      FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007:  Last day to submit an Enrollment/Waiver form for Health Insurance.  The form can be found here. Enrollment in the basic plan is automatic.  If you wish to enroll in the comprehensive plan or do not have an insurance card, you must submit an online form by September 28.  You cannot change your enrollment level past this date.


4.      WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3. 2007:     No official deadline here, just a friendly reminder to verify that (1) your Fall 2007 registration is correct  and (b) all of your grades have been correctly posted for Spring 2007 (& previous semesters, if any) by paying a visit to Student Services On Line.

5.      THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007:   Last day to Drop a Course.  Last Day to Exercise Pass/Fail Option (note:  All SoA graduate courses are automatically Pass/Fail)

Welcome (back) everyone!

Dave

AN URGENT REMINDER TO THOSE OF YOU WHO PLAN TO GRADUATE IN OCTOBER 2007:

Since you are only registered for Fall 2007 Semester temporarily, pending your graduation, you should be aware that your Columbia Health Insurance will expire on August 31, 2007, and you should make arrangements for continuation of your Columbia coverage or procure alternative coverage well before that date.  

If you choose, you can continue your Columbia (Chickering) insurance after August, you will have to pay out-of-pocket, and the prices are much higher than the student rate you’re used to paying.    Information on continuation insurance through Columbia can be found here.

You may also wish to do some comparison shopping with outside organizations like:

• the Freelancer’s Union (http://www.freelancersunion.org),
• the Actors Fund (http://www.actorsfund.org/),
• Fractured Atlas (http://www.fracturedatlas.org) or
• the National Writers Union (http://www.nwu.org ).
  

If you would like information on continuing your Columbia coverage, please contact Health Services at (212) 854-7210, or stop by the Health Services Office on the 4th Floor of John Jay Hall.  Continuation information is also available on their web site at http://www.health.columbia.edu.

Attention Potential October 2007 Graduates:

A not-so-gentle reminder that today is the deadline for submitting your applications for October graduation.  If you are even considering graduating this October, you must submit an application to me no later than 4pm today.  Applications can be found here.

If you decide not to graduate in October or are given an extension to February by your Division, you can always submit another application later extending the date, but in order to be considered for October graduation, I must have the form today.

You may fax your completed application to me at (212) 854-1309, attn:  Dave Beeman 

A list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding October graduation (financial aid exit interviews, e-mail forwarding, health insurance, etc.) can be found here.   

 

 

The TuitionPay Payment Plan, administered by Sallie Mae, enables students and their families to pay tuition and fees billed through the University over several months, rather than in one payment.  The payment plan is not a loan.  While there is an application fee, there are no interest charges or credit checks. 

For more information, read on… (more…)

(From Student Services) 

Dear Continuing Student:

On behalf of the Division of Student Services, I would like to welcome you back to Columbia University. This email outlines important steps you need to take before your return to campus. Please complete the required tasks as soon as possible. (more…)

This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list is designed to help SoA students make the transition from coursework into what we call “Research Arts” status.

What is “Research Arts?” (more…)

How much are SoA tuition and fees for 2007-2008?

A schedule containing 2007 – 2008 tuition and fees, as well as the dates e-bills will be sent and the subsequent payment due dates, is available online for all SoA registration categories (1st & 2nd year MFAers, 1st year MAers, Research Arts students, etc.). 

To access the schedule simply visit the SoA Home Page at http://arts.columbia.edu, then hit the "Student Affairs" link on the upper-right-hand corner, then hit the "Fees, Payments and Expenses" link on the left.

Aw, heck.  Just click here.

To All Potential October 2007 Graduates:
(If you are not planning to graduate in October, you may stop reading).

First off:  Premature congratulations to each of you.

The posting appearing below this one contains a very important FAQ list that contains useful information on most issues surrounding October graduation.  Please take a moment and read it thoroughly so that you’re not left out.

The three most critical issues are:

1.      The official date of October graduation is October 17, 2007.

2.      If you have even the slightest thought that you may be graduating in October, you MUST complete a graduation application and get it to me by August 15, 2007.  Forms can be found here and can be mailed to me (ASAP) at the following address:   Dave Beeman / Columbia University School of the Arts / 305 Dodge Hall, MC 1803 / 2960 Broadway / New York, NY  10027.   You may also fax it to (212) 854-1309 if you prefer.  If you’re on campus, you can drop them by my office in 305 Dodge, as well.   Again, I must have them by Wednesday, August 15.

3.      Be aware that your Columbia (Chickering) Health Insurance Coverage will terminate on August 31, 2007 (yes, that’s the end of this month).  For more information (you guessed it), please see the previous posting detailing October graduation FAQs.

In any event, I hope all is well. 

Dave Beeman

To All Potential October 2007 Graduates:

Congratulations!  You are (hopefully) soon to be a graduate of the School of the Arts, Columbia University in the City of New York.  I thought you might have some questions about what it means to be an alum, so I’ve put together the following FAQs and their respective answers: (more…)

Last night, hundreds of students from an array of Columbia schools gathered in Low Rotunda to take part in the annual Columbia University Center for Career Education (CCE) "Media and Publishing Networking Night."   For those SoA students and alumni who participated, it was an amazing event, attracting over 100 professionals working in a diverse set of media and publishing fields, including film and theatre, online and new media, freelance work, print journalism, broadcast journalism, book publishing, and marketing, public relations & advertising. (more…)

Tonight!
The Columbia University Center for Career Education presents:

Media & Publishing Networking Night
TONIGHT! March 28, 2007 at 7pm
Low Rotunda, Low Library
Professional attire is required.

NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT BY VISITING: http://www.cce.columbia.edu/events/index.php and hitting the "Register" button.

An opportunity for students to meet professionals who want to share their experience by networking with students on the wide variety of industries represented in the media and publishing fields including communications, television, film, radio, advertising, public relations, publishing and more. (more…)

The Columbia Comedy Writer’s Series is proud to present:

John Oliver
Tuesday, March 27th — 8-9pm
Dodge 413

John Oliver is a British comedian currently serving as a correspondent on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and performing stand up around New York City. (more…)

From personal works to assignments to scholarship & grant applications, artists write.   Sometimes, it’s helpful to have another set of eyes to help copy-edit and review what you’ve written.

Did you know that Columbia University offers a free-to-students center for just such a purpose?  The Columbia University Writing Center, part of the Undergraduate Writing Program (UWP), is designed to help students develop their writing, from nearly-completed works to works-in progress to scholarship and grant applications.

The Writing Center
310 Philosophy Hall
212-854-3886
writingcenter@columbia.edu     (more…)

40 short films.  13 screenplays.
8 nights.  2 coasts.

New York City:  April 30 – May 10
Los Angeles:   June 6 – 8
Web site: http://www.cufilmfest.com

Join us for the 20th annual Columbia University Film Festival—a showcase of thesis work from our advanced M.F.A. students. From comedy to drama to documentary and beyond, these unique voices combine the art of storytelling with the craft of filmmaking to create unforgettable cinematic experiences.

For a complete schedule and description of films & screenplay readings, venues, tickets, news and updates, visit the Columbia University Film Festival  web site at http://www.cufilmfest.com.

 

This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list is designed to help SoA students make the transition from coursework into what we call “Research Arts” status. (more…)

An Important Message to All 4th-year SoA Students:

You are approaching your 5th and last year for completion of the M.F.A. degree. This posting outlines the important steps you must take between now and then to ensure that you earn your degree and graduate by May 2008 (or earlier if you like). The time limit for earning the M.F.A. is 5 years, including any leaves of absence. Observe the deadlines set by your division, and be sure to contact your Program Coordinator to arrange for a thesis review well in advance of graduation in order to allow time for any revisions.

Please take a moment to review the following important checklist: (more…)