On Wednesday, March 3, Columbia College will honor five accomplished alumni - Brian C. Krisberg '81, Francisco "Frank" Lopez-Balboa '82, Tracy V. Maitland '82, David Rosand '59 and Julia Stiles '05 - with 2010 John Jay Awards for distinguished professional achievement.

Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City will be the setting for the black-tie dinner benefiting the John Jay Scholars Program, which aims to extend and enhance previous academic and extracurricular experiences for outstanding first-year College students. John Jay Scholars are offered the opportunity to participate in special programs such as panels, discussions and outings.

Conrad H. Lung '72 received the Alexander Hamilton Medal, the highest honor paid to a member of the Columbia College family, at a black-tie dinner in Low Rotunda on November 19. The medal is awarded annually by the Columbia College Alumni Association to an alumnus/a or faculty member for distinguished service to the College and accomplishment in any field of endeavor.