General Studies Lounge

From:

Brody Berg
General Studies Student Council 2007-08
Vice President of Communication
Columbia University
http://gslounge.com

http://gslounge.com/calendar

(646) 573-3735

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of General Studies,

Welcome to election season! The official GSSC Elections Commission has been convened! You can find out about all the positions and rules for declaring candidacy at the official elections web page: http://gslounge.com/elections
Notable Election Dates and Deadlines:

* March 27 – Candidate Submission Period Opens
* March 31st, 6:00PM – Candidate Information Session (Lewisohn Lounge)
* April 2nd, NOON – Candidate Submission Forms Due, Period Closes
* April 7th, 6:00PM – Mandatory Information Session for Candidates (Location TBA)
* April 10th, - Campaigning Begins
* April 15th, 7:30PM– Official Elections Debates (7:30, 5th Floor Lerner, Satow Room)
* April 16th, - Campaigning Ends
* April 17th – Online elections

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1. 1968: Columbia in Crisis: Rare Book and Manuscript Library
2. Celebrate: Graduating Seniors Accomplishments
3. Fun: Columbia University Secret Spots Tour with the Junior Class
4. Senior Project: Allies Series of dialogs
5. Talk: CSIS welcomes Kwame Anthony Appiah to discuss global ethics and more
6. DJ and Dance: DJ James Anthony
7. Hillel: Dinner with Holocaust Survivors
8. Excel: Basic Excel Tutorial for GS Students
9. Clothing: GS T-shirts
10. Feel Good: Free Pilates Class
11. Give: GS Annual Gift Fund
12. Win: Kaplan Raffle
13. Get Involved: Senior Committee
14. GSSC Arts Campaign: The Art of Physics

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1. 1968: Columbia in Crisis: Rare Book and Manuscript Library

1968: Columbia in Crisis

Where: Chang Octagon Rare Book and Manuscript Library,* *Butler** Library, 6th Floor East
When: March 17, 2008 - June 6, 2008

Hours:
Monday: 9:00 am to 7:45 pm
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am to 4:45 pm

What: The occupation of five buildings in April 1968 marked a sea change in the relationships among Columbia University administration, its faculty, its student body, and its neighbors. Featuring original documents, photographs, and audio from the University Archives, "1968: Columbia in Crisis" examines the causes, actions, and aftermath of a protest that captivated the campus, the nation, and the world.

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2. Celebrate: Graduating Seniors Accomplishments

Alumni and Student of Color Reception

Date: April 10, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm EDT
Location: Low Library - Faculty Room
Columbia University Morningside Campus
Contact: For further information regarding this event, please contact Adlar Garcia '95CC by sending email to ag80@columbia.edu .

The Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) and the CC/SEAS Division of Student Affairs invite alumni and CC/SEAS/GS students of color to an evening reception to celebrate the accomplishments of our undergraduate seniors and their transition to the alumni community. This is a wonderful opportunity for conversation and network among fellow alumni and students. Join us!

Supported by:
Asian Columbia Alumni Association (ACAA)
Black Alumni Council of Columbia University (BAC)
Columbia Pride (PRIDE)
Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University (LAACU)

RSVP Please send your full name, school and class year to Adlar Garcia '95CC at ag80@columbia.edu.

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3. Fun: Columbia University Secret Spots Tour with the Junior Class

Secret Spots Tour

Friday 4-4 at 1p
Meet outside of Lewisohn Hall

That's right. We have all of the great spots on campus of which you may or may not know! Come to this warm, welcoming, and friendly event to get the down low on the down spots.

Underground cafes
Hidden cubby study spots
Places where you can have your study coffee and drink it too!
Illy Italian espresso on campus
Rare places to print
Group study spots

And more…

The GSSC wants to add value to your experience here on campus. Meet some new people bring your friends, and get in the real know.

With question contact Karly at kc2370@columbia.edu

for more information: Gslounge.com: http://gslounge.com/node/389
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=12049127465

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4. Senior Project: Allies Series of dialogs

ROOTEd presents THE ALLIES SERIES: "A" is for Allies

March 30 - April 5

Our annual ALLIES SERIES is a series of dialogues focusing on
issues of understanding ones own social identities and in turn, how
this affects our attitudes and beliefs of others. Participants
discuss what it means to be an ally and create a space where the
process of becoming an ally can begin.

This year's week-long series includes a wide-range of topics and
events that we invite the entire Columbia and Barnard community to be
a part of.

Sunday, March 30 - Opening Reception with KIMBERLE CRENSHAW
(dinner will be served) - James Room, 4th floor Barnard Hall 6:30

Monday, March 31 - Class Privilege
- Understanding Privilege 9PM

Tuesday, April 1 - Straight Allies 6PM
- Religious Identities 8PM

Wednesday, April 2 - The Politics of Culture 6PM
- Male Allies 8PM

Thursday, April 3 - White Allies 6PM
- Screening: Yuri Kochiyama: A Passion for Justice 9PM

Friday, April 4 - Power in Representation 6PM

Saturday, April 5 - Closing Reception: Intersectionality
(refreshments will be served) Lewis Parlor in Brooks Hall, Barnard 6PM

Locations to be announced

More information: Sam Rennebohm

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5. Talk: CSIS welcomes Kwame Anthony Appiah to discuss global ethics and more

Columbia Students for International Service (CSIS) presents:

"Global Citizenship"

Kwame Anthony Appiah, University Professor of Philosophy, Princeton
University, discusses global ethics, cosmopolitanism, and the
responsibilities and obligations of our shared humanity.

April 2nd, 6 - 7:30pm
Roone Arledge Cinema, Lerner Hall

Food will be provided before the lecture.

Questions? Email: csis-eboard@columbia.edu
Sponsored by the CCSC, ESC, GSSC, and SGA.

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6. Dance and DJ: DJ and Dance: DJ James Anthony

Friday, April 4, 10pm, Lerner PartySpace
FIRST FRIDAY DANCE: Unrated
WE AIN'T DONE YET! This time Columbia
Queer Alliance has cosponsored with
Asian Pacific American Awareness Month: Unscripted
to bring you the hottest dance on the Upper West Side.
DJ James Anthony is back to spin amazing beats throughout
the night. You know you had fun last time--party it up
again with us now that you're done with Midterms!

FREE AGAIN BEFORE 11PM FOR EVERYONE!!
$4 after. 2 IDs to Drink, 1 ID to get in
http://www.xrl.us/unrated

FOR NON-COLUMBIA STUDENTS
The war on fun at Columbia continues! You must RSVP on this facebook
event in advance at least 2 days before the event! You should RSVP now,
even if you think you can't make it. You will then be allowed to buy tickets
at the ticket booth on the day of the event. --> http://www.xrl.us/unrateBasic Excel Tutorial for GS students

For those of us who didn't have to learn and use excel in high school...

The basic excel tutorial is an event hosted by the Junior Class, facilitated by a CUIT representative, and open to all GS students. It is two hour introductory or refresher course on how to use Microsoft excel software.

The week of April 21st.
Specific date, time and place TBA
With questions please contact Karly at kc2370@columbia.edud

Learn more: Aries Dela Cruz ad2397@columbia.edu (347)683-3020

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7. Hillel: Dinner with Holocaust Survivors

Dinner with Holocaust Survivors

Join Hillel in brightening the lives of Holocaust survivors.
SHARE YOUR LAUGHTER, and SOME GOOD CONVERSATION

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kraft Center
606 West 115th Street (Between Broadway and Riverside)
5th floor

Questions:
Sima Kelner: 917-328-7842; skelner@hillel.org
Sponsored by the ICHEIC Service Corps of Hillel

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8. Excel: Basic Excel Tutorial for GS Students

For those of us who didn't have to learn and use excel in high school...

The basic excel tutorial is an event hosted by the Junior Class, facilitated by a CUIT representative, and open to all GS students. It is two hour introductory or refresher course on how to use Microsoft excel software.

The week of April 21st.
Specific date, time and place TBA
With questions please contact Karly at kc2370@columbia.edu

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9. Clothing: GS T-shirts

GS T-shirts

What: GS T-shirts
When: while supplies last
Where: Lewisohn Lounge
How much: $5

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10. Feel Good: Free Pilates Class

What: Pilates Class
When: March 26 through April 30
Where: St. Paul's Chapel, Gustavino Room

Last week's class was great! There are still a few spaces left. Come early if you want to join us for the next month of classes. The pilates mat classes are taught by professional dancer and fellow GSer, Diarra Cummings. Because space is limited, sign up is on a first come/first served basis. For more information and to reserve your place in the class go to:

http://columbia.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11146396123 or email us at gs08events@gmail.com

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11. Give: GS Annual Fund

PLEASE GIVE TO THE GS ANNUAL GIFT FUND

We are trying to achieve at least %75 participation among the senior
class. A high participation rate increases awareness of The School
of General Studies. The fund also benefits students of GS with
scholarships and student services.

Any donation of $5 qualifies you as a participant of the fund drive,
however, consider giving more if you are able. For example, a $100
donation qualifies you as an Alumni Associate.

Find out more about the fund and the levels of giving at our new GS
donors' website:

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gs/giving/

Other ways of giving include:
-Flex account
-Pay in installments (convenient if you would like to make a larger
donation)
-Donate in person in the GS lounge at our fundraising table.

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12. Win: Kaplan Raffle

FREE KAPLAN RAFFLE:
Enter to win a Kaplan Test Prep Course of your choice (GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT) PLUS 10 hours of private tutoring.

Fill out the raffle entry form and the winner will be drawn by April 3, 2008
The winner will be contacted by phone. You can pick up forms in the lounge at the Senior Gift Table or from 6 until 7 before the GSSC council meeting on Tuesday, April 1 in front of Satow, (5th floor of Lerner)

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13. Get Involved: Senior Committee

What: Senior Committee volunteers
When: Any time you have available (at least one hour per week)
How: Helping with graduation activities,etc.

Would you like to be involved with help planning graduation? We need your help:
Senior Gift Fund
Graduation Kickoff
Senior Dinner and/or brunch.

If you have just one hour per week or more we could use your help.
You don't have to be a senior to participate. Contact
gs08events@gmail.com

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14. GSSC Arts Campaign: The Art of Physics

Spend an evening with Janna Levin, noted Columbia physicist and novelist, author of A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines.

Is Physics an Art form? What does Science have to do with Art? Are the two mutually exclusive?

Dr. Levin will talk about the intersection of Art and Physics—from abstract mathematical equations to the creation of real objects, shapes, and colors. The imagination behind the discovery of Black Holes and Subatomic Particles.

When: 7PM, Thursday, April 3rd
Where: TBA

Learn more: William Melendez