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Presidents’ and Deans’ Letters 2Meet the Administration 6

History of the Four Undergraduate Schools 14Timeline of the Schools 16

Traditions and More 18 New York City 20

Morningside Heights 24 Get Involved 26

Athletics 28 Committee and Staff 30

“I Wish I Had Known...” 32Helpful Acronyms 33

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Welcome to Barnard,

I’m delighted that you are here and I look forward to getting to know you—not just your names and faces, of course, but your ideas, your talents and your aspirations. I look forward to learning who you are today and what you will become over the next four years.

As Barnard women, you inherit a great 120-year legacy, a legacy that has always been about providing bright and talented women, from across the country and the world, with a premier liberal arts education. Arriving on this beautiful campus in the heart of New York City, you join a diverse community of outstanding students, brilliant and dedicated faculty, supportive administrative staff, and accomplished alumnae. And you enjoy a partnership with Columbia that is unique in the world of higher education, blending the invaluable resources of a leading research university with the intimacy of a college environment. Together, the various pieces of Barnard create an academic and social community that is wholeheartedly dedicated to your achievement and success; to giving you a platform from which to aspire to greatness.

So here’s to you, the Barnard Class of 2015. As you move ahead from this starting place, remember that this first year is destined to be both exciting and challenging. Try to keep your eyes open to the possibilities that will confront you and your mind open to the people and ideas you will encounter. Revel in the details of what you study but don’t lose sight of the big picture or of the evolving goals you have set for yourself. And while your academic work at Barnard will keep you very busy, don’t forget to have fun. This is a time to explore the unknown, to learn more about yourselves, and to seize the world around you.

I look forward to meeting you, and I wish you the very best of luck.

Most sincerely,

Debora Spar

President Lee C. Bollinger President Debora Spar Letters

Fellow Columbians,

I am delighted to welcome you to Columbia University in the City of New York. Your years here will be exciting, challenging, and intellectually rigorous. By choosing to attend college in the global capital of the arts, culture, media, and finance, you have decid-ed to pursue a higher education that is very much in and of the world. By its very nature as a great urban research university, Columbia provides an incredibly wide range of educational op-portunities and life experiences. These begin with the informa-tion and social programs that make up Orientation—and continue in your classes, research projects, extracurricular activities, and community service efforts on campus, within New York City, and across the globe. Along the way, you will have the support of fac-ulty, advisers, and staff who are committed to helping you thrive academically and personally throughout your time at Columbia. Already the New Student Orientation team, faculty members, and administrators have been preparing for your arrival with genuine excitement about the possibilities in the years ahead. You have joined a scholarly community that has long been a central part of the cultural and civic life of New York.

A breadth of accomplished professionals in many fields add their experiences to our admired full-time faculty and strengthen our deep ties to the city that is our home—and now your home. Take advantage of all the remarkable people and experiences that await you in this special place during this unforgettable time in your life. (And please be sure to include coming to a fireside chat at my house on your list of to-dos). I can assure you that these years will go by fast and, sooner than you think, you will leave behind your own legacy. As you begin this rewarding journey with new friends and classmates, I extend my very best wishes and look forward to seeing all the ways you will grow and thrive as a proud member of the Columbia community.

Sincerely,

Lee C. Bollinger

Dear Class of 2015,

Welcome to Columbia College! The campus is buzzing with en-ergy and anticipation, and students are eager for the academic year to begin. Your class, selected from an extraordinarily talented and competitive applicant pool, is the most diverse class ever to enter Columbia College.

During the next four years you will be exposed to new ways of looking at the world. The Core Curriculum, the cornerstone of a Columbia education, will provide you with a unique forum from which to consider some of the age-old questions and significant ideas in literature, philosophy, history, music, art and science. Through discussion and lively debate, you and your classmates will look anew at the social, political, and philosophical ideas that have challenged mankind across time. This experience is one that is shared by generations of Columbia College alumni, among them Professor Richard Axel ’67, Nobel Laureate; Claire Shipman ’86, ABC news correspondent; and President Barack Obama ’83.

Columbia is a vibrant community of students and teachers learn-ing together. This experience begins in the classroom, but it ex-tends well beyond it- to the residence halls, the steps of Low Li-brary, and the city just outside our gates. As you embark on your Columbia experience, I hope you commit to exploring courses you would not ordinarily take, to venture into unfamiliar neighborhoods in this extraordinary city, to nurture a broad array of friendships, to develop new ideas, challenge old beliefs, and to learn from each other. This is your education but it is a shared journey. I encourage you to make the most of it.

With very best wishes,

Michele Moody-Adams Dean of Columbia College

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Dean of Columbia College Dean of Columbia EngineeringDear Columbia Engineering Class of 2015,

Welcome to The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University. You are part of a historic class that will graduate during the 150th anniversary year of the School’s founding, and, as such, you are unique. You also are part of a class whose credentials have set a new record—in excellence, in leadership, and in diversity.

Columbia has been educating engineers and applied science leaders since its founding in 1754. From its beginnings as Kings College until today, our School has fulfilled its mission to teach mathematics, the sciences, engineering and applied science, and “everything useful for the Comfort, the Convenience and Elegance of Life.” Today, our School is still fulfilling this mission, but in the context of the 21st century: seeking to educate socially – responsible engineering and applied science leaders whose work results in the betterment of the human condition locally, nationally, and globally.

Over the course of the next few years you will enroll in classes that will help you develop your talents for critical thinking skills and analysis as well as provide you with a comprehensive grounding in the applied sciences, engineering, social sciences and the humanities. Design Fundamentals Using Advanced Computer Technologies, our renowned service-learning class, will give you hands-on experience in developing solutions to real problems encountered by neighbors in our local or global community, from designing safer baseball fields and developing a sensory vest for children who suffer from cerebral palsy to creating a distribution system for biodiesel fuel by converting waste product from our campus cafeterias to combustible oil to blend with diesel fuel.

While your classroom experiences are important, so are the numerous opportunities on campus and in the vibrant city that will be your home for the next four years. You can embark on a cutting-edge research project with one of our faculty, take advantage of some of the many internships available, or create your own product, program, or service with assistance from our entrepreneurship initiative. There are hundreds of campus clubs, organizations, and service groups where you can develop your interests and leadership skills. There is no limit to what you can do, and each commitment, in its own way, will contribute to your education.

Each of you brings a history of excellence and leadership to our School, and it is these factors, together with the resources of this great university, which promise a stimulating and exhilarating experience in the years ahead. The faculty, staff, your fellow students, and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Welcome to Columbia Engineering!

With best wishes,

Feniosky Peña-MoraDean of the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

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Jennifer FondillerDean of Admissions

Nikki Youngblood GilesDirector of Higher

Education Opportunity Program

Lisa HollibaughFirst-Year Class Dean

James RunsdorfJunior Class Dean,

Coordinator of Fellowship Advising, and Dean for

Business School Advising

Aaron SchneiderSenior Class Dean

Adjua StarksDean for Health

Professions Advising and Dean for Academic

Assistance

Michell Tollinchi-MichelDean for Academic

Success and Enrichment Programs

Gretchen YoungDean of Study Abroad

Advising

Susan QuinbyDirector of Disability

Services

Brenda SladeDirector of Health

Services and Primary Care Health Services

Barnard Deans and DirectorsAdministration

Avis HinksonDean of the College

Paul E. HertzInterim Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Annie AversaAssociate Dean for

Campus and Residential Life

Karen BlankDean of Studies and Associate Dean of

the College

Constance BrownRegistrar

Ani BournoutianDean for Transfer and International

Students

Mary CommerfordDirector of Furman Counseling Center

Hilary ColensoDirector of

Alcohol and Substance Awareness Program

Nanette DiLauroDirector of

Financial Aid

Hayden GreeneDirector of

Leadership Development

Christina Kuan TsuSophomore Class Dean and Dean for Pre-Law

Advising

Jessica NuñezAssociate Dean for

Student Life

Joyce LewandowskiDirector of Orientation

and Activities

Pamela PhaymeDirector of Diversity

Initiatives

Jessica CannonWell Woman Coordinator of Health Promotion and

Education

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To the Class of 2015,

Congratulations and welcome to Barnard! You are about to set sail for a new adventure. Entering your first year of college is often filled with excitement, nervousness, and anticipation about what is to come. After reading your housing applications and learning about all of you and about all of the wonderful experiences that you have had that have led you to Barnard, I can confidently say that you have plenty of amazing experiences and opportunities waiting for you here!

As the Director of the First-Year Focus (FYF) Program, I have the wonderful job of working with all of our students who live on campus for their first year at Barnard. When you arrive and begin moving in to your residence hall, you will meet my outstanding FYF team composed of Resident Assistants (RAs) and Graduate Hall Directors (GHDs) who have worked hard all summer long to make sure you feel at home here at Barnard. Our RAs will likely be one of the first people you meet and will be smiling from ear to ear, welcoming you to your new home away from home! These upper-class women will be resources for you all year long, providing friendship, guidance, advice, and comfort as you transition into your first year of college.

It is my hope that you truly enjoy all that Barnard has to offer you. I am here for you and I will do my best to enable you to have an amazing out-of-classroom learning experience. In addition, your First-Year Class Dean and I work very closely to ensure you are getting the best experience possible both inside and outside the classroom. Throughout your first year, you will have the opportunity to participate in a large variety of programs focusing on diversity, community, culture, and our wonderful neighborhood of New York City. I encourage you to get involved, attend these events and open yourself up to new and exciting adventures. The college years are said to be some of the most formative years in your life, so don’t miss out on all we have to offer!

The RAs, GHDs, and I are here to help, so please do not hesitate to get in touch with us should you have a question or concern. My office is located in the Residential Life and Housing office, 110 Sulzberger Hall. Please stop in and say hello, as I am looking forward to meeting you all face to face. Again, welcome to Barnard and I am glad you are here!

Courtney Bazan Colvin Director of the First Year Focus Program

Welcome, Class of 2015!

Your first days on campus will be busy, exciting, and a little bit overwhelming. You will have lots of adjustments to make—new roommates, new classes, new campuses and probably a new city. It will take some time to find your niche, both academically and socially, so don’t worry if it doesn’t all feel comfortable right away. And if you’re feeling nervous, try to embrace all those things that are new: introduce yourself to people, try different activities, talk about unfamiliar subjects. Through it all, never forget that each one of you is here because you have a special combination of intelligence, talent, personality and ability, and you each have something to contribute to the other students around you, just as you have something to learn from each of them.

Have fun during these first weeks, and remember that this is a learning experience—you’re here not only to learn about your academic subjects, but also to learn more about yourself and your community. There are so many people here who want to help you get settled and who want to help you succeed in your first year at college, so don’t hesitate to ask us for advice. That’s what we’re all here for! So think about the questions that you would like to ask your academic adviser, your professors, the deans, the program directors, and anyone else who can help you figure things out. As your First-Year Class Dean, I’m here to provide information and offer advice to all first-year students, so feel free to drop by my office in 105 Milbank during my walk-in or appointment hours to introduce yourself, ask questions, share news, or just say hi!

Sincerely, Lisa HollibaughFirst-Year Class Dean

Barnard College Director of First-Year Focus Program

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Community DevelopmentCC/CE Division of Student AffairsAdministration

Kevin ShollenbergerDean of Student Affairs,

Vice-President for Undergraduate Student

Life

Jessica MarinaccioDean of Undergraduate

Admissions, Associate Dean of

Student Affairs

Monique RinereDean of Advising, Associate Dean of

Student Affairs

Terry MartinezDean of CommunityDevelopment and

Multicultural Affairs, Associate Dean

of Student Affairs

Cynthia JenningsDirector of

New Student Orientation and Class Programs

Marta EsquilinSenior Associate

Director, Office of Multicultural

Affairs

Scott HelfrichAssociate

Director of Residential Programs, Living and

Learning Center

Deb PawlikowskiAssociate

Director of Residential Programs, Southfield

Melinda AquinoAssociate Dean,

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Cristen KrommAssociate Dean for

Community Development and

Residential Programs

Todd SmithAssociate Dean of

Student Affairs

Robert TaylorExecutive Director,

Student Development and Activities

Laurie SchafflerDean of Financial Aid

Elizabeth Girgis-SalibChief Operating Officer

Kathryn WittnerSenior Associate Dean

of Student Affairs

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2011 NSOP Committee

Welcome, new students:

We, the New Student Orientation Program Committee, warmly welcome you to Columbia University and New York City! We have worked hard over the last semester and this summer to create a comprehensive and fun orientation program to familiarize you with your peers, Columbia University, and this great city in which you now live. We are here as a resource for you throughout orientation and beyond. The committee hopes this week will be an unforgettable start to your college years!

This year’s NSOP theme is “Taking Root, Branching Out.” We hope you will take this message to heart and make a home here as we all have. Take advantage of the opportunities offered to you this week to get to know your classmates, your campus, and your neighborhood--Morningside Heights. You are going to spend the next several years in one of the world’s greatest cities! But it is important to make a home at Columbia University while you explore all that New York has to offer. Allow NSOP to be your first opportunity to take root and your first opportunity to branch out to your greater community. Use NSOP to learn about all that Columbia University and New York City has to offer you. But most importanly, have fun! This week will fly by, so savor every moment of your first week on campus!

We look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,

The 2011 NSOP Committee

From the Center for Student Advising, welcome! We are truly excited to have you join our community!

As a Columbia undergraduate in Engineering or the College, you have been matched with an academic adviser in the Center for Student Advising. Located on the fourth floor of Lerner Hall, we opened a brand new Center in August 2010. Students have already overwhelmingly indicated that the Center is a comfortable place in which to hold advising conversations, the building block of a good advising relationship. Advising deans are here to assist you throughout your time here. We have already reached out to and met many of you at Days on Campus, at Summer Advising Sessions, through online chats, through publications and email. We now look forward to seeing you for your advising appointment during the New Student Orientation Program as well!

You should think of us as the first stop for questions of any sort; we are your primary contact for academic and nonacademic advising. We will help you plan your academic program, register, balance your academic and nonacademic activities, understand policies and procedures, address personal concerns of any sort, refer you to other sources of information and advice, and generally be a sounding board for you.

Most importantly, we hope to help you discover your passions and discover ways to pursue them. In the midst of all the opportunities that Columbia and the city of New York have to offer, we also encourage you to find moments for personal reflection, so that you are able to take in all of these experiences while still remaining true to yourself.

If, at any point, you want to talk to me about your advising experience, please email me!

Once again, welcome to the Columbia family!

Sincerely, Monique Rinere, PhDDean of Advising

Standing from left to right:Manoushka Constant, Jason Collado, Tamara White, Marcela Calidonio, Jen Thompson, Dawn Strickland, Monique Rinere-Dean of Advising, Sunday Coward, Angie Carrillo, Michael Dunn, Aileen Forbes, Josh Gaynor, Lindsay Sage, Rebecca Hossain, Rob Ferraiuolo, Megan Rigney, Dawn Hemphill, Jess Orenduff, Donna Peters, Nate Wood, Kristin Gager, Hans Louis-CharlesSeated from left to right:Niki Cunningham, Leora Brovman, Clarence Gifford, Katie Finn, Stephanie King, Angelo Espana, Lavinia Lorch, Cindy Cogdill, Joyce Osei, Andrew Plaa.

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Columbia CollegeThe original small group of men who met in a classroom of Trinity Church in downtown Manhattan likely would not recognize Columbia College, situated in its beautiful Morningside Heights location today. Though we have changed campuses twice and passed through 257 years of colorful history, what has remained constant is our College’s dedication to personal intellectual enrichment through a corpus of widely debated thought—a tradition maintained today in the Core Curriculum. Tradition is not limited to the classroom. It is but a small part of the Columbia College spirit; a spirit cohesive in its individuality. Students here pursue their passions as well as their academic disciplines to a level of excellence that places Columbia College among the most selective institutions in the country.

Columbia EngineeringFrom its beginnings with a locomotive engine in the basement of Mathematics Hall, Columbia Engineering (formerly the School of Mines then the Z.Y. Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences) has risen to become one of the premier engineering colleges in the country, educating about one half of the United States’ mining engineers during its first fifty years of existence. Columbia Engineering students today undertake a rigorous load of courses, both technical and in the humanities, resulting in an experience in a range of academic fields. Many students participate in research during their undergraduate years with professors who are at the top of their fields, gaining valuable skills through practical application of theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, strong bonds between Columbia Engineering and the other three schools produce a rich diversity of unrivaled experiences.

Barnard CollegeSince its founding in 1889, Barnard College has been a distinguished leader in women’s higher education. Beginning in a brownstone on Madison Avenue, Barnard was a school of 14 students and 6 faculty members. Today, students enter a college of 2,400 young women whose curiosity, drive, and exuberance set them apart.

Barnard women enjoy the close-knit atmosphere of a liberal arts college along with the vast resources of Columbia University. Whether they are passionate about art and music or urban studies and politics, women seeking a high energy environment with top-notch academics are likely to find a niche here. With New York’s cosmopolitan setting, the strength of our academic programs, the broadening of our global perspective, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, Barnard continues to do what it has done from the beginning with a keen eye to the future. Barnard women change the world and the way we think about it.

General StudiesThe School of General Studies is the finest liberal arts college in the country dedicated specifically to top-quality, degree-seeking undergraduates who have had a break of one year or more in their education. The school was founded in 1947 to meet the needs of GIs returning from World War II. GS students range in age from 17 to 75 and represent every walk of life, from retired dancers and firefighters to military veterans and entrepreneurs. GS students take the same classes with the same faculty and earn the same degree as all Columbia University undergraduates. Their academic program is composed of a major, the GS Core, and electives. Most GS students commute to campus from all over the New York metropolitan area, while others, many of whom moved to the city from around the U.S., live in the University residences. GS boasts 17% international students hailing from over 75 countries. The school has a joint degree program with the List College of the Jewish Theological Seminary.

As an incoming student, you may have questions about the relationship between Barnard and Columbia. During your first days on campus, you will notice that students on both sides of the street participate in many of the same academic classes, activities, and clubs. So, with all these shared experiences, what is the formal relationship between these two schools?

Columbia University was founded by a royal charter as King’s College in 1754 and renamed in 1784. Barnard College was established in 1889 as both an independently incorporated educational institution for women and as one of the four official undergraduate colleges of Columbia University. Each institution has its own applicant pool and admissions process, is governed by its own board of trustees, has its own president, has its own budget, raises its own funds, and builds its own endowment.

The partnership between Columbia and Barnard extends to many aspects of university life. Students may take classes on either campus, and cross-registration for courses is seamless. Students from both schools can also participate in the NCAA approved Columbia-Barnard athletic consortium and compete in Division I athletics.

Each campus benefits socially from the other because most clubs, organizations, and events are open to all students. The myriad of advantages of this partnership are due to the fact that the resources, experiences, and abilities of each instituion strengthen the other.

As a student at Columbia or Barnard, you are a part of the greater university community in Morningside Heights. This gives you the opportunity to not only enjoy the traditions of your own school, be it the School of General Studies, Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, or Barnard College, but to also participate in the greater community based on the collaboration of these four schools.

Columbia University enjoys a special position in higher education as an Ivy League school encompassing four distinctive undergraduate institutions -- Barnard College, the most selective women’s college in the nation; Columbia College, with its unique Core Curriculum; Columbia Engineering, where students receive an undergraduate professional education as well as sample a selection of liberal arts courses from the Core; and the School of General Studies, a liberal arts college for students who wish to earn an undergraduate degree after taking more than a year off from school. Students at each of the four colleges can and do take classes at any of the other schools. All undergraduates benefit from this arrangement, which allows students to share classrooms, co-curricular activities, and community organizations.

Columbia and Barnard:A Century of Friendship Across Broadway

The Schools

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Every semester, the night before finals begin, the McIntosh Activities Council hosts Midnight Breakfast for undergraduate students. LeFrak Gymnasium is transformed into a cleverly themed wonderland where students are served breakfast foods, along with treats like cake and ice cream, by Barnard College administrators. You’re sure to remember the time your Class Dean served you scrambled eggs! Photo by Charity Garner

When warm weather graces the Columbia campus students eagerly step outside to soak up some sun and gather on “the steps” of Low Plaza with classmates. Photo by Charity Garner\Snoop Dogg wears a Columbia basketball jersey while performing at the annual Bacchanal Spring Concert in 2011. Photo by Cynthia Jennings

TraditionsEstablished in 1754, Columbia University is the fifth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and is brimming with traditions. Traditional campus events bring students together on campus every year to bond over shared experiences and Columbia’s unique attributes. No student can forget walking through the Broadway gate during the first week at Columbia, seeing the Bacchanal Spring Concert with friends, participating in a massive snowball fight on College Walk after the season’s first snowfall, or packing into 209 at Butler Library on Orgo Night.

Myths and LegendsDuring your time at Columbia, you may hear tales of venturesome students investigating the network of tunnels that lies beneath the campus. Some may have made it as far as the fabled “signature room,” where past explorers have left their marks to commemorate their visit. You may even hear whisperings of some old Manhattan Project equipment lost deep within the tunnels!

Another tale that has been passed down from Columbia generation to generation is that the first man to discover the owl hidden within the robes of Alma Mater will be class valedictorian, and the first woman to discover it will marry him. This antiquated story, however, does not account for the many women who have been valedictorian over the years.

Fun Facts• Ghostbusters was filmed on campus. Now do you remember why the Butler stacks seemed familiar?

• Many movies, like Moulin Rouge and Spiderman, had scenes filmed in Havemayer 309.

• Today, Columbia University operates four global centers in Amman, Jordan; Beijing, China; Paris, France; and Mumbai, India.

•Barnard College is one of the few academic institutions that has zines available in its stacks. Barnard boasts a total collection of about 4,000 zines.

•Gossip Girl has been filmed on both sides of Broadway.

Notable Alumni Margaret Mead, BC 1923

Zora Neal Hurston, BC 1927Isaac Asimov, GS 1939Art Garfunkel, CC 1962Twyla Tharp, BC 1963Robert Kraft, CC 1963

Martha Stewart, BC 1963Ben Stein, CC 1966

Robert Siegel, CC 1968Helene Gayle, BC 1976Vikram Pandit, CE 1976Suzanne Vega, BC 1981Barack Obama, CC 1983

Kai-Fu Lee, CE 1983Cynthia Nixon, BC 1988

Lauren Graham, BC 1988Jhumpa Lahiri, BC 1989Matthew Fox, CC 1989

Maggie Gyllenhaal, CC 1998Julia Stiles, CC 2005

Traditions and more

The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony illuminates College Walk with lights that shine brightly throughout the winter season. Photo by Katie McNeirney

Every spring, the Columbia community, clad in “I Heart BC” tee-shirts, is invited to celebrate Barnard College on Bar-nard’s Spirit Day. Photo by Katie McNeirney

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MuseumsNew York is home to many of the world’s most famous museums, and your Columbia or Barnard ID is your passport to free admission to many of them! Interested in exploring the variety of museums that New York has to offer? Look no further than Museum Mile—a collection of museums clustered around Central Park.

At 5 Avenue and E. 82 Street, on the east side of Central Park, you will find the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met, which contains over two million works of art, spanning five thousand years of world history and culture.The Thomas J. Watson Library, located on the first floor, contains nearly 700,000 books and periodicals about the history of art. To reach the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can either take the 1 train down to 86 Street and transfer to the M86 bus or you can take the 1 train to 86 Street and walk across Central Park! Further uptown, around 190 Street, you will find the Cloisters, the branch of the Met that is devoted to art and architecture of medieval Europe. It contains roughly 3,000 works documenting medieval art from the ninth century to the sixteenth century. To reach the Cloisters from Columbia, walk to the A train at 125 Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, ride it to 190 Street, and then walk north along Margaret Corbin Drive or transfer to the M4 and ride it for one stop.

If modern art is more your style, then you can trek to midtown, to the Museum of Modern Art at 53 Street, between 5 Avenue and 6 Avenue (Avenue of the Americas). MoMA, often regarded as the most influential museum of modern art in the world, boasts an unparalleled collection of modern and contemporary art, including books, film, architecture, design, painting, sculpture, and photography. To get to MoMA, take the Downtown 1 train to 50 Street, walk three blocks north to 53 Street, then walk east until you reach MoMA, between 5 and 6 Avenues. If you are craving another dose of modern and contemporary art, then take a trip to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, which houses numerous impressionist, post-impressionist, early modern, and contemporary pieces. To reach the Guggenheim, take the M4 bus from 116 Street and Broadway until you reach 5 Avenue and E. 87 Street, then walk two blocks north on 5 Avenue.

More of a history buff? Then visit the renowned American Museum of Natural History, located at Central Park West and 79 Street. The museum houses over 32 million specimens, with 46 permanent exhibition halls and numerous research laboratories. Just grab a friend and walk through Morningside Park to the Downtown B and C trains located at 116 Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, and take either train directly to 81 Street—the Museum of Natural History stop! If,

instead of dinosaurs, you would like to learn more about the city that is your new home, then look to none other than the Museum of the City of New York, a museum that chronicles New York City’s rich history of diversity and gradual transformation. Just take the M4 from 116 Street and Broadway until you reach 104 Street and 5 Avenue, and you’ll be right there!

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Photo by Matt Renick

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NeighborhoodsOne of the best parts of living in New York City is its cultural diversity. Whether walking the streets or riding the subway, you are destined to meet and learn about people and places you have never encountered.

Take the 1 train downtown to Canal Street, where you will find Manhattan’s Chinatown. There you will find a treasure trove of Chinese fans, lanterns, and umbrellas. Looking for the latest trends on a college student’s budget? The outdoor stalls of Chinatown are filled with colorful purses, glitzy jewelry, and bedazzled hair accessories. Chinatown also boasts some of the city’s best Chinese food. Dropping by Joe’s Shanghai for soup dumplings is a must!

Right next to Chinatown is Manhattan’s historic Little Italy. Equally as vibrant as Chinatown, Little Italy is a paradise of delicious Italian food. Let the alluring scent of pasta and wood fired pizza guide you! Little Italy is the perfect place to stroll along and enjoy the Italian markets, gelato stalls, or stop in a café for cappuccino and cannoli.

In the neighborhood of Borough Park you can find markets and stores that specialize in Judaic items and kosher delights. Borough Park is home to one of the largest Jewish populations outside of Israel. If you find yourself wanting potato pancakes or blintzes, then this is the place for you! Walk up to 125 Street, and then take the D train 13 stops to 50 Street in Brooklyn.

Shopping Districts

It is true that the famous 5 Avenue is fun to visit and window shop, but those high end stores may rip a hole in your wallet—especially for those on a college student’s budget! No need to fret. New York is home to shopping areas that can offer great styles without breaking the bank. You can find great stores just a couple subway stops away or a easy walk down Broadway. Between 86 Street and 72 Street, browse The Gap, Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret, Loehmann’s, Urban Outfitters, and to prepare for winter in the city, North Face.

Feel like going on a shopping spree? Catch the 1 train and head down

towards Times Square where, among the glamour and lights, you will find Forever 21, Oakley, and much more! Go further south to 34 Street, Herald Square to do a walk through stores such as Macy’s, Zara, and H&M.

Anxious to find the hottest trends? Looking for comfortable yet stylish shoes for pounding the pavement like all New Yorkers? Or are you trying to find the latest accessories for Spring? No matter what you are looking for, you are sure to find it in SoHo, which is an abbreviation for South Houston (prounounced House-ton). Just take the 1 train downtown to Houston Street and there you will be in a world of boutiques and brand name stores such as Steve Madden, Kate Spade, and for all of your basics at a Japan-based store called Uniqlo.

Special Events

With its world renowned vibrant atmosphere, New York City offers countless special events year-round for all sorts of interests. The many parades the city holds are must-sees, with the Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November), Village Halloween (October 31), and St. Patrick’s (March 17) day parades being among the most famous. During such days, the entire city becomes festive, and giant floats can be seen adorning the streets. To take part in the celebrations, take the Downtown 1 train to 79 street for the Thanksgiving Day parade, to 42 Street–Times Square for the St.Patrick’s Day parade, and to Canal Street for the Village Halloween parade on their respective dates.

If you find yourself on a tight budget, but you crave the delicious food found throughout the city, Restaurant Week is perfect for you! Twice a year (in early winter and summer), all participating restaurants during restaurant week have prix-fixed menus costing less than $25 for lunch and $35 for dinner—a true bargain considering that many of these eateries would usually be more expensive.

Every spring, New Yorkers flock to Union Square to participate in a giant pillow fight! Whether swinging a pillow at your friends or complete strangers, the event is a great way to relieve stress and give to charity; participants are encouraged to donate their pillows at the end of the fight to help local animal shelters give bedding to their animals. To take part in this epic brawl, take the Downtown 1 train to 42 Street-Times Square and then transfer to the N, Q, or R Downtown trains to 14 Street-Union Square. Make sure to take a pillow you don’t plan on using later!

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Avenue), Thai at Thai Market (960 Amsterdam Avenue between 107 Street and 108 Street), and French at Le Monde (2885 Broadway between 112 Street and 113 Street). All these restaurants deliver! Websites, such as Menu Pages, Campus Food, and Seamless Web, can help you find more restaurants that are in your neighborhood or deliver directly to your residence hall.

Urban EscapeIt’s always a pleasure to walk, run, read a book, play frisbee, or have a picnic in Riverside or Morningside Park; you may even see your Deans jogging next to you! The seventeenth floor of Sulzberger Tower, the bridge that connects Main and East Campus, and the astronomy observation dome in Pupin have breathtaking views to give you respite.

Morningside Heights is a diverse neighborhood with plenty to offer–you just have to know where to look. From 106 to 125 Streets and Riverside to Morningside Drives, Morningside Heights is an effervescent, vital center of social, intellectual, and cultural energy. Use this as a guide to your new neighborhood!

Food ProvisionsSome people love Fairway (2328 12 Avenue at 130 Street) because it is inexpensive and has an expansive selection. When you go, bring your jacket and check out the Cold Room! 10,000 square feet and packed with a full-service butcher shop, including a large assortment of kosher meats, a fresh seafood counter, and every organic and conventional dairy item you could ever want. Not sure if you want to make the trek? Columbia Transportation Service will take you there and back for free, which is convenient when carrying many bags of groceries.

Westside Market (2840 Broadway at 110 Street) is a favorite of Columbians. Besides the usual amenities of any grocery store, Westside is open 24 hours and accepts Flex dollars. For wandering college students, the store gives out several varieties of cheeses and spreads for you to taste test. Plus, the store offers a dynamic salad bar with a wide selection of toppings, from artichokes to strawberries, and it is worth the wait. If you are willing to spend the extra money, there is also Milano Market (2892 Broadway at 113 Street). In addition, there is a farmers’ market every Thursday and Sunday on Broadway from 116 Street to 114 Street, if you crave fresh, organic, and eco-friendly groceries. At the farmers’ market, you can buy fresh produce, baked goods, hot chocolate, and cider right on Broadway!

HangoutMax Caffé (1262 Amsterdam Avenue at 122 Street) has plush chairs and is conducive to reading. The Hungarian Pastry Shop (1030 Amsterdam Avenue at 111 Street) has

been known as a lounge for Columbia students and famous uptown writers since the JFK administration. This café offers bottomless cups of coffee, delicious baklava, and a unique ambiance; a great place to write a paper and read.

Late Night Koronet Pizza (Broadway & 110 Street) has HUGE slices of pizza at a very affordable price. This restaurant is quick and convenient for hungry students. Besides its fame from its appearance in Seinfeld, Tom’s Restaurant (Broadway & 112 Street) has mouthwatering banana nut pancakes, chili cheese fries, and milkshakes, and it is open 24 hours, Thursday through Saturday.

Feeling Thrifty? Harlem Restoration Project Thrift Shop (461 W. 125 Street between Amsterdam Avenue & Morningside Drive), Sobel Brothers (3155 Broadway between La Salle Street & Tiemann Place), and Mar-Che House of Flowers (1288 Amsterdam Avenue between 123 Street & La Salle Street) are all excellent, economical, and ecologically friendly places to shop if you are not into 5 Avenue prices.

Eats and TreatsArtopolis Espresso Café (1090 Amsterdam Avenue between 113 Street & 114 Street) is the place to go to satisfy your sweet tooth with some delectable pie, gelato, or crepes. Be sure to stop by Dinosaur Bar-B-Q (700 W. 125 Street at Riverside Drive) or Rack & Soul (258 W. 109 Street between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue) for finger-licking chicken, ribs, pulled pork, and more. You can also choose from a wide variety of ethnic delicacies, such as Ethiopian at Massawa (1239 Amsterdam Avenue at 121 Street), Middle Eastern at Amir’s Falafel (2911 Broadway between 113 Street & 114th Street), Greek at Symposium (544 West 113 Street between Broadway & Amsterdam

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Clockwise from top: Orchesis, Columbia’s largest performing arts group, performs a disco routine during their spring show, “Hear Me rORCHESIS.” Photo by Columbia Photography Association

Students throw over 1500 pounds of paint at the annual spring festival of colors, Holi on the Plaza, a celebration hosted by the Hindu Students Organization. Photo by Jasper L. Clyatt

Members of the Society of Women Engineers built the highest standing paper tower at their inaugural Big Sister/Little Sister Mentorship Event. Photo by Haena Lee

The diversity of our campus is showcased through its organizations, sponsored events, and, of course brilliant minds that comprise its membership. Student organizations provide Columbia students with an indispensable social network while bolstering problem-solving and logistical skills. Students often use their group affiliations as an outlet by which they may discover their niche in the grand scheme of the university system or simply explore new avenues to uncover traits and skills that were previously unknown to them.

The Activities Fairs during the first weeks of classes are wonderful introductions to the vast array of organizations on campus. During the fairs, clubs station current members at tables to answer questions about their meetings, events, and member expectations. Students are encouraged to sign up for the mailing list of many organizations so that they can receive up-to-date information about the clubs’ activities. Getting involved early on is a wonderful way to see the diversity of the student body; there is truly a place for everyone.

The Barnard Greek Games began in 1903, when the class of 1906 challenged first-years to a series of events based on anciet Greek competitions. The Greek Games were held until 1967; however, there were several attempts to revive them over the years. In 2011, the Games were successfully revived. Alumnae, current students, and prospective students joined in the celebrations. The Greek Games

planning committee is open to all BC students. Joining the committee is a great way to express one’s Barnard pride!

Columbia Political Union (CPU) is the university’s only non-partisan political organization. It has sponsored many special events with a diverse list of speakers including Michael Steele, Al Gore, and John McCain. CPU aims to increase political involvement through voter registration drives and publishing informational election guides. In addition, the organization also moderates debates between the College Republicans and College Democrats.

Columbia Community Outreach (CCO) is a student-run undergraduate service day that promotes community service on campus. Every year over 1000 students, faculty, alumni, and members of the surrounding community are able to participate in community service projects around the city. Projects include park cleanups in Morningside and Riverside Parks, serving lunch at Broadway Presbyterian Church, and implementing projects at nearby schools, hospitals, and community centers.

ROOTed (Respecting Ourselves and Others Through Education) encourages respectful and informed discussions on the intersections of social groups in relation to power and privilege. ROOTed utilizes techniques such as open discussions and floor raps to create a safe haven while simultaneously teaching anti-bias with conflict resolution.

Students cheer on their Barnard classmates as they compete in the 2011 Barnard Greek Games. Photo by Hannah Choi

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Columbia University Baseball is a dominant force in the Gehrig Division, with the team hitting 32 home runs in the 2011 season. Photo by Gene Boyars

These Columbia Lions posted a 15-13 record in the 2010-2011 season under new head coach Kyle Smith and celebrated their year-end banquet with National Basketball Association commissioner David Stern. Photo by Mike McLaughlin

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Both men’s and women’s squash celebrated a strong first varsity season in 2011. Photo by Gene Boyars

Women’s Soccer

Spirit Groups

Columbia University is home to 29 NCAA Division I varsity athletics teams, all competitive at the top of the collegiate level. Students at Columbia can also experience great competition at the club level by participating in the dozens of club and intramural sports teams on campus. At Columbia, there is no shortage of school spirit, which is apparent at many athletic events. Students eagerly arrive to football games, basketball games, and a variety of athletic events throughout the sea-sons to cheer for the Columbia Lions alongside the athletics mascot, “Roar-ee”. Roar, Lions, roar!

Athletics

The women’s soccer team is a force to be reckoned with, consistently sending team members to the NSCAA Scholar All-Region Team and welcoming a seven-member class of 2015. Photo by Mike McLaughlin

Begging of the crowd “Oh, who owns New York?” at home athletics events, the Columbia University Cheerleaders, Dance Team, and Marching Band cheer the Lions on toward victory. Photo by Gene Boyars

Columbia Volleyball will kick off its 2011 season this year in San Fransisco before returning home to Levien Gymnasium to host local rivals at the 2011 Columbia Invitational. Photo by Gene Boyars

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2011 NSOP VolunteersNSOP Committee and Staff

Crew Chiefs

Orientation Leaders

Programming CoordinatorsChristopher Brennan, CC’13

Juan Estrada, CC ‘13Briana Saddler, CC’14

Ariel Yoffie, BC ‘13Charity Garner, BC ‘12

Carolyn Lei, BC ‘13 Kimberly Lynch, CE’13

Orientation CoordinatorsCarman Gomez Ruiz, GS ’13

Linda Zhang, BC ‘13Simon Jerome, CC ‘13

Publications CoordinatorsMegan McGregor, BC ‘13

Susan Li, CC ‘14

Personnel CoordinatorsJulie Hall, CC ‘13

Lindsey Harris, BC ‘13

Activities StaffHayden Greene

Cynthia Jennings Sean Trulby

Joyce Lewandowski Josh Lucas

Crew Chiefs (CCs) are an essential part of NSOP because they are the liaison between the NSOP Committee and Orientation Leaders (OLs). This makes them a direct influence on how OLs will work as a team to welcome new students. Each CC is assigned a crew of 6-10 OLs who they are responsible for managing throughout the duration of NSOP. They begin by training their OLs how to interact successfully with new students. Throughout NSOP, they manage the tasks assigned to their Crew by the NSOP Committee. This is accomplished by communicating with and delegating jobs to their OLs and then holding them accountable.

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are necessary for the smooth transition of new students into the Columbia Community. OLs assist with everything from Move In to staffing the Information Booth during NSOP. They may be assigned to staff events, tours, trips or lectures. OLs also directly interact with new students through assigned groups of 8-12 students. OLs are responsible for communicating and meeting with new students about NSOP events and for offering advice and encouragement during their transition to Columbia.

• that the Columbia/Barnard libraries have almost every book imaginable, and if they don’t have it, they will order it for you.• to participate in Columbia and Barnard traditions—the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Yule Log Ceremony, Orgo Night, the Varsity Show, Midnight Breakfast, Primal Scream, etc.• to visit the Spectator to keep updated about news and events around campus.• that the TIC office in Lerner Hall sells discounted tickets to off-campus theater and music events.• that Columbia students can use their ID card to gain access to some of New York’s most famous museums, including the Met, the Guggenheim, the Whitney, MoMA, etc.• that if you take the subway down to the Upper West Side, you can take the M104 back up Broadway to Columbia, and it will count as a free transfer; but you only have two hours!• to invest in some rain boots.• to sample many clubs/organizations during the first year—best friends can be met this way!• that there will be a day, the first warm, sunny day after the long winter, when the entire student body flocks to the Steps—the energy on campus is infectious, so don’t miss that day!• that seeing New York City from the seat of a bicycle is one of the best ways to explore.• that you should apply for study and travel grants.• that it’s nice to get out of the city every now and then; take a retreat with a student group or go hiking/camping with a group of friends.• that you should take classes that get you out of the classroom.• that you should always go to office hours.• that Columbia hosts numerous lectures, seminars, and conferences on every subject—check out the University Events Calendar for more information.• that you can use Flex (a dollar-for-dollar declining balance account accessed through your ID Card) at on-campus dining locations and at many off-campus restaurants and stores.• that by attending athletic events and participating in the Student Rewards Program, you can win great prizes.• to make friends with upperclass students—they have tons of great advice!• that the Barnard tunnel system is very convenient when it’s raining or cold.• to register for the Urban New York lotteries for a chance to win free tickets to plays, operas, sporting events, and restaurants.• that if you don’t win the Urban New York lottery, you should still show up at the meeting place for a chance to attend an event; often, people don’t claim their tickets.• to walk through the city, instead of always taking the subway—you’ll learn so much more about the different neighborhoods.• to take advantage of free campus theatre, comedy shows, and acapella concerts.• that NSOP is perhaps the only time that your class will be together, with no responsibility or academic pressure—take advantage of it! • to forward Cubmail and/or gBear to Gmail.

Barnard OfficesASAP – Alcohol and Substance Awareness ProgramBCIT – Barnard College Information TechnologyBLAIS – Barnard Library and Academic Information Ser-vicesBSAR – Barnard Student Admissions RepresentativeDOS – Dean of Studies OfficeELP – Emerging Leaders ProgramHEOP – Higher Education Opportunity ProgramODS – Office of Disability Services

Columbia OfficesAcIS – Academic Information SystemsCCE – Center for Career EducationCSA – Center for Student AdvisingCUIT – Columbia University Information TechnologyODS – Office of Disability ServicesOMA – Office of Multicultural AffairsOSAE – Office of Civic Action and EngagementSDA – Student Development and Activities

Student GroupsAAA – Asian American AllianceAPAHM - Asian Pacific American Heritage MonthASA – African Students AssociationBSO – Black Students OrganizationCASA – Cuban and American StudentAssociationCIRCA – Columbia InternationalRelations Council and AssociationCSC – Chinese Students ClubCSE – Columbia Special EventsCQA – Columbia Queer AllianceCTV – Columbia TelevisionEAAH – Everyone Allied AgainstHomophobiaGQ – Grupo QuisqueyanoHSF – Hispanic Scholarship FundKSA – Korean Students AssociationLHM – Latino Heritage MonthMBA – Multicultural BusinessAssociationNOMADS - New and Original MaterialAuthored and Directed by StudentsOLAS – Organization of Latin AmericanStudentsPSSA – Political Science StudentsAssociationQuAM – Queer Awareness MonthSEBS – Scientists and Engineers for aBetter SocietySOL – Student Organization of LatinosTBTN – Take Back The NightVSA – Vietnamese Students AssociationWBAR – Barnard College RadioWKCR – Columbia University Radio

SchoolsBC – Barnard CollegeCC – Columbia CollegeCE – Columbia EngineeringGS – General StudiesJTS – Jewish Theological SeminaryMSM – Manhattan School of MusicUTS – Union Theological Seminary

Student Government and Governing Boards

ABC – Activities Board at ColumbiaCCSC – Columbia College StudentCouncilCI – Community ImpactCSGB – Club Sports Governing BoardESC – Engineering Student CouncilGSSC – General Studies Student CouncilIGB – Inter-School Governing BoardIGC – Inter-Greek CouncilIFC – Inter Fraternity CouncilPanHel – Panhellenic CouncilMGC – Multicultural Greek CouncilSGA – Student Government Association

I wish I had known... Acronyms

MiscellaneousNSOP – New Student Orientation ProgramRA – Resident AssistantOL – Orientation LeaderSSOL – Student Services Online

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The fonts in this magazine are Helvetica, Europe Undergroud, and Desde-mona.

The magazine was printed on 80 pound matte text paper, and the cover on 100 pound matte cover stock. The paper size is letter. The binding is saddle stitched.

Magazine designers: Susan Li and Megan McGregor

Cover designers: Susan Li

Illustrations: Susan Li

Featured photographers: Gene Boyars, Hannah Choi, Jasper L. Clyatt, Co-lumbia Photography Association, Hayden Greene, Cynthia Jennings, Mike McLaughlin, Haena Lee, Megan McGregor, Katie McNeirney, Lila Neis- Haena Lee, Megan McGregor, Katie McNeirney, Lila Neis-Neis-wanger, Matt Renick, and Briana Saddler.

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