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The Harris Matrix, invented by alumnus Dr. Edward Cecil Harris ’71GS, continues to play an important role in archaeology, and has recently been translated into Arabic by Baraa Seraj Eddin and Tareq Awwad, a visiting fellow at the Columbia Global Center in Amman.
In March 2020, Columbia University shifted to a remote format in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, new students were welcomed virtually and the Columbia community remained connected through virtual courses, programming, and support services. Eighteen months later, the School of General Studies was able to welcome the entire community back to campus for a robust week of programming at Fall 2021 New Student Orientation.
The School of General Studies is seeking a student to work as a digital content assistant.
Application Deadline: Mon., Sept. 27
Start Date: ASAP
The Columbia University Data Science Institute is pleased to announce that the Data Science Institute (DSI) and Data For Good Scholars Programs for Fall 2021 are open for applications.
GS is pleased to announce that 17 alumni were recently nominated to join the Board of the GS Alumni Association (GSAA). With 40 members representing class years that span four decades, the Board strives to enhance the GS experience for alumni from the beginning of their journey as students throughout their lives as members of the worldwide Columbia community.
Registration is open to all students for the fall 2021 six week zero-point workshop in Narrative Medicine; GS UN0007, Section 001, Call Number 18896 - "Narrative Medicine Workshop."
Marin Minamiya is the youngest person to complete the Explorers Grand Slam, which involves reaching the highest peaks on seven continents and skiing to the North and South Poles. As a GS student, she hopes to apply her adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit in new ways.
Application Deadline: Wed., Sept. 15, 11:55 p.m.
Students are invited to apply for research assistant opportunities with The Earth Institute at Columbia University. Participating students will focus on projects related to sustainable development and the environment with distinguished faculty and researchers at the cutting edge of this burgeoning field.
The Fall 2021 incoming class comprises a diverse group of students. Below, a few of them share their stories, highlighting their experiences and backgrounds before coming to GS to now—all of it culminating in their enrollment at Columbia University.
On Tuesday, August 10, all GS students received the following message regarding the Columbia University COVID-19 mandate.
Columbia University has partnered with national nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) to host a Humanities Academic Boot Camp from August 1-6.
The School of General Studies at Columbia University and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have established a Dual BA-MPH Degree Program Program that will fast-track world-class training for students pursuing public health careers.
Andrew Satz '15GS, '18SEAS is the founder of EVQLV, which uses data science to tackle some of healthcare’s major challenges. An ambitious alumnus, he reflects on his GS experience and discusses the future implications of his business.
Students are invited to participate in the upcoming Summer Workshop Series (Tues., July 20 – Mon., Aug. 2). These virtual workshops are an opportunity to refresh and build skills, assess personal growth, and plan for success.
Program Dates and Times: Tues., Oct. 5 through mid-April 2022
Application Priority Deadline: Fri., July 23
Application Deadline: Fri., July 30
Students are invited to apply to The Beyond the Bars Fellowship, a program that offers interdisciplinary leadership development towards working for social change.