Sara Ziff, American fashion model, filmmaker, and founding director of the Model Alliance, a nonprofit research, policy, and advocacy organization that advances equal opportunity and sustainable practices in the fashion industry, has been selected to speak at the Columbia University School of General Studies 2019 Class Day Ceremony.
Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch has announced the featured speakers for the 2019 Columbia University School of General Studies Class Day ceremony and reception, as well as the receipt of the University Medal for Excellence by a GS alumna, and a posthumous honorary degree by Dean Emeritus Peter J. Awn. The Class Day Keynote Speaker will be Sara Ziff '11. The Class of 2019 Valedictorian will be Brittany Summer. The Class of 2019 Salutatorian will be Matthew Hess.
The School of General Studies (GS) has pledged to donate $10K per year over the next five years to support The Food Pantry at Columbia, an officially-recognized student group that provides access to both perishable and nonperishable food for University students who need it most.
Sumar Frejat's path to GS is both unique and inspiring. Since fleeing Syria in 2010, he has explored the worlds of music, medicine, and academics. Now preparing to apply to medical school, Sumar has continued to take an active role on campus and reflect on his path to GS.
This spring, seven GS students, including three in the Dual BA Program Between Columbia University and Sciences Po, have received competitive scholarships to study foreign languages over the summer.
Three GS alumni were recently selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.
Hundreds of veterans, leaders, scholars, and guests came together last Friday to celebrate Columbia University’s distinguished student veteran community at the 9th annual Military Ball.
Vice Dean of the Columbia University School of General Studies (GS) Curtis Rodgers was honored with the Peter J. Awn Lifetime Service Award at the 9th Annual Columbia University Military Ball on Friday, March 29. The award, named in memory of the late Dean Emeritus of the School, honors a lifetime of outstanding support for military veterans and service members.
Jesse Chase-Lubitz '18 has been chosen by the Henry Luce Scholarship Foundation to join the 2019-2020 class of Luce Scholars. Aimed at the enhancement of the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society, the Program places students in various host countries within Asia for an immersive living and working experience.
Hundreds of veterans, leaders, scholars, and guests will convene this Friday to celebrate Columbia University’s distinguished student veteran community at the 9th Annual Military Ball on Friday, March 29.
On February 27, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Columbia’s Faculty House to celebrate the induction of 70 students into the School of General Studies Honor Society.
Dean Awn was one of the most beloved and, as President Bollinger eloquently states, impactful people in the history of our School. No one cared more for our entire School community—students, staff, alumni, friends, and family—than Dean Awn.