Columbia College, in partnership with Columbia Engineering and the School of General Studies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Marquez as the dean of Undergraduate Global Engagement. She will provide leadership for the collaborative development of a comprehensive vision and strategy in order to ensure all Columbia undergraduates have the opportunity to achieve defined global competencies.
New students in the Class of 2022 arrived to their new home in Morningside Heights to start their Columbia journey.
Two Lions have received Emmy nominations for acting: Brandon Victor Dixon ’07 in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie for his work in Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert and Kate McKinnon ’06 in the Supporting Actress in a Comedy category for her work on Saturday Night Live.
Lions roared at the 72nd Tony Awards: Playwright Tony Kushner ’78’s Angels in America triumphed in the Best Revival of a Play category, while Steven Chaikelson ’89, SOA’93, LAW’93, associate producer for The Band’s Visit, won big when the show nabbed the coveted Best Musical title.