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News
DDC Appoints New Board of Friends Chair, Looks to the Future
March 5, 2019
Roger Lehecka CC’67, GSAS’74 returns to DDC as new Board of Friends chair.
Columbia College joins University community in mourning passing of School of General Studies Dean Emeritus Peter J. Awn
February 20, 2019
Columbia College joins University community in mourning passing of School of General Studies Emeritus Peter J. Awn
William Barr CC’71, GSAS’73 confirmed as U.S. Attorney General
February 14, 2019
William P. Barr CC’71, GSAS’73 was confirmed as U.S. attorney general Thursday.
Columbia College alumna, current students release debut EP with The Wild, The Innocent
February 14, 2019
At the end of 2018, in the CU Records recording space on the fifth floor of Lerner Hall, seven musicians — including Riley Burke CC’18, Nick Loud CC’21 and Michael Coiro CC’21 — were hard at work recording their debut EP. Flash forward to January 2019, and The Wild, The Innocent have released their eponymous first record.
Alumni in the News: February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019
The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII on February 3, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13–3. Watch Patriots owner Robert K. Kraft ’63 celebrate by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy during a post-game Boston parade. This is the team’s sixth national title –– and 10th Super Bowl appearance –– since Kraft purchased the team in 1994.
Beto O’Rourke CC’95 returns to campus for conversation with College students
February 5, 2019
On February 5, Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger and Columbia College Dean James J. Valentini welcomed former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke CC’95 back to campus, where he spoke to College students in Low Rotunda. After O’Rourke’s opening remarks, where he spoke about his life as a public servant, the event was largely centered around an opportunity for students to ask O’Rourke questions.
A celebration of the life of Edward W. “Ted” Tayler
February 1, 2019
A celebration of the life of Professor Edward W. “Ted” Tayler will be held on Friday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. in the Rotunda of Low Library.