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This year’s speaker representing the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 is Alison (Ali) Block. The honoree was selected by a special committee to address their peers at the 2022 GS Class Day ceremony, speaking to the unique experiences that the Classes of 2020 and 2021 shared as they worked to overcome the challenges of finding success and graduating during the pandemic. 

Columbia GS has long been home to an expansive community of professional and retired dancers from all walks of life. In celebration of International Dance Day on April 29, we’re putting some of the wonderful dancers who have graced Columbia’s campus center stage!

Today, Dean Rosen-Metsch announced the School of General Studies valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2022. This year’s valedictorian is Ashley Cullina. This year’s salutatorian is Rose Kim.

Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch has announced the featured speaker for the 2022 Columbia University School of General Studies Class Day ceremony, which will be held on Monday, May 16 at 7:45 a.m. This year, the keynote speaker is Deo Niyizonkiza ’01GS.