May/June 2008
Cover Story
Spring ’68: 40 Years Later
Four decades ago, Columbia was in turmoil. In their own words, alumni recall images of Spring ’68 and lessons learned.
Features
Five Alumni Honored with John Jay Awards
A black-tie dinner honored five distinguished alumni and raised a record $2.2 million for the College.
By Alex Sachare ’71; photos by Eileen Barroso
Three Moments with Robert Siegel ’68
The co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered describes three history- and career-making events, including Spring ’68.
By John E Mulligan III ’72
Columbia Forum
This excerpt from Tim Weiner ’78’s Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA outlines the highlights — and lowlights — of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War.
By Tim Weiner ’78
Columbia College Today: Spring ’68
In fall 1968, CCT editor George Keller ’51 published a 96-page issue entirely devoted to the events at Columbia in Spring ’68. It is now available online in its entirety: Columbia College Today - Spring 1968 (PDF).