Join James J. Valentini, the new dean of Columbia College and vice president for undergraduate education, and Jon Abbott '84CC, president and CEO of WGBH Boston, for a lively discussion focusing on Dean Valentini's unusual journey to Columbia, how he sees Columbia College as "the greatest college in the greatest university in the greatest city in the world," how to make Columbia even better, and what "better" actually means.

Mingle with Dean Valentini, alumni, parents and new Columbia students and their families at a pre-discussion reception and share your aspirations for the future of Columbia. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.