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Inauguration Day
Thousands packed the chilly steps of Low Library on January 20 to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama '83, the first College graduate to lead the United States.
College Senior Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
Jisung Park '09 has won a Rhodes Scholarship to pursue a M.Sc. in nature, society and environmental policy at Oxford University in England.
Dean Austin Quigley Presented With 2008 Alexander Hamilton Medal
Celebrating his 14 years of service as Dean of Columbia College, Austin Quigley was honored on November 13, when the Columbia College Alumni Association presented him with the 2008 Alexander Hamilton Medal at the American Museum of Natural History.
The dinner, attended by almost 700 alumni, students, faculty, family members and friends, also served as a fundraiser for The Columbia Campaign for Undergraduate Education, which funds financial aid, faculty support and student services. University Trustee Chair Bill Campbell '62 announced at the dinner that the event had raised more than $2 million.
Barack Obama '83 Becomes First College Alumnus To Win Presidency
Columbia Celebrates Homecoming 2008
On Saturday, October 4, nearly 1,200 alumni, parents, students and friends came out on a beautiful fall day to celebrate Homecoming as the Columbia Lions took on the Princeton Tigers. Families took part in the annual Homecoming Carnival, enjoying face painting, balloon making, magic, games and prizes. In the football game, Princeton held off a spirited fourth-quarter rally by Columbia to win 27-24.
Fernando Perez '01 Heads to World Series
Donna MacPhee '89 Named Vice President for Alumni Relations
Columbia’s Double Discovery Center Names New Executive Director
Columbia College Launches Redesigned Website
Columbia College Alumni Affairs & Development is pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Alumni website. The website features news from Columbia College Today, as well as information on upcoming alumni events and volunteer opportunities. The new Tools & Services section enables alumni to easily access the Alumni Directory and other online tools.
Please let us know your feedback at ccalumni@columbia.edu.
Alumni Return to Campus for Reunion Weekend
Record numbers of alumni returned to campus for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2008. From May 29 to June 1, nearly 1,900 attendees enjoyed faculty lectures, cocktail receptions and other activities, culminating in class dinners followed by the Starlight Reception on the Low Steps.