Alumni News

AlumniNews
GS at the US Open

September 3, 2009

GS played a vital role in CAA's annual US Open event on September 2.

New Book About Deogratias '01

August 7, 2009

Tracy Kidder's latest book tells the dramatic story of African GS alum Deogratias '01.

Alumni Center Official Launch in October

October 23, 2009

The Columbia Alumni Center is preparing to celebrate its official launch this fall. An "Especially Open House" featuring refreshments and giveaways has been scheduled for October 15-16.

Students and Alumni Celebrate the Yellow Ribbon Program

September 11, 2009

More than 200 guests joined the United States Military Veterans of Columbia University to celebrate the inauguration of the Yellow Ribbon Program on September 10, 2009.

GS Mourns the Passing of Lionel Pincus

October 13, 2009

Columbia University's School of General Studies marks with great sorrow the passing of Lionel I. Pincus.

GS Mourns the Passing of Novelist and Scholar Raymond Federman

October 23, 2009

Raymond Federman, an author, scholar, and GS alumnus passed away in October 2009.

Alumni Open House

October 27, 2009

The Columbia Alumni Center officially welcomed over 500 fellow alumni and guests at the Especially Open House and Homecoming events during the week of October 12.

GS Alumna to Lead Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation

October 28, 2009

GS alumna Nancy Lynn '96 was recently named the executive vice president of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation.

GS Alumna Wins Maybeline New York's "Colorful Life" Contest

October 29, 2009

GS alumna Jacqueline Wayans '08  was recently named a grand prize winner in the "Colorful Life" contest sponsored by Maybelline New York in partnership with Meredith 360° and bestselling author Candace Bushnell. The contest celebrates women who exude confidence, optimism, compassion, style and personality.

Dean Awn Concludes Cross-Country Trip

Over the past month Peter Awn, Dean of the School of General Studies and Director of the Middle East Institute, has traveled throughout the country, speaking about the potential outcomes of President Obama's Middle East policies.