The Office of Undergraduate Admissions sends out letters informing the 23,195 potential members of the Class of 2014 of their fates. That number, in addition to early decision applicants, brings this year’s total to 26,178: 21,747 of them applied to the College and 4,431 to SEAS. Best of luck, friends!
On Tuesday night in 569 Lerner Hall, the Columbia Political Union hosted a discussion of the social relevance and political influence of pop icon Lady Gaga. Contessa Gayles, Bwog’s Official Gaga Correspondent, was on hand. Although the event was off to a late start, the crowd was subdued by pizza and Gaga’s favorite: gummies. Moderator […]
Let’s face it: we don’t exactly make life easy for our RAs (or Community Advisers, or Graduate Hall Directors). So let’s appreciate them–with a Day of Staff Appreciation! From an email from Residential Programs: The Office of Residential Programs would like to invite you to join us in giving a shout-out to our Resident Advisers, […]
First, overheard (overtexted?) from a Concerned Citizen: Sorry about our housing number dude. But at least someone filled 100 large Snapple bottles with water and put them in the McBain elevator. At least, indeed! Our tipster included this picture: Also, Bwogger Claire Sabel reports that Brownies Cafe in Avery is giving away free matzoh, along […]
While much of the hubbub in Washington in recent days has centered on the passage of the healthcare bill, students have yet another reason to celebrate: the passage of a bill set to thoroughly reform the student loan system. The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act will, in effect, remove the middleman from the student loan […]
English professor/Shakespeare godhead James Shapiro has a new book coming out, and he’s looking to shake up the authorship debate. (The Chronicle of Higher Education) Sarko’s appearance Monday wouldn’t have been complete without his famous personal lectern, designed to make the height-conscious president appear a few inches taller. Bonjour, mon petit Napoleon! (The Daily Mail) […]
Enjoy delicious toasts with sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter and a variety of fruit jams!!! While enjoying the sweet treats, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about AAA’s upcoming Teach-In program and the Game of Love event! FREE FOOD!!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111176532227776&ref=ts
Sean Zimmermann reports from last night’s hot and heavy ESC meeting. Study Days madness never, ever ends: ESC passed the Academic Calendar Proposal that would begin school before Labor Day. Jim Applegate, Education Committee Chair, commented to Whitney Green that he based his proposal to remove the election day break on the Facebook petition, Petition […]
Two events tonight feature free pizza: Blurred Frontiers: Race and Ethnicity in Latin America International Affairs, Room 707, 6pm (NOW) The Politics of Lady Gaga Politics and Pop Culture Panel Series Lerner 569, 8:00pm
Tipster Claire Bullen alerted us to the presence of some half-obscured, rather colorful posters around Hamilton seemingly advertising for Spanish tutors, yoga classes, an Archeology club, proof readers and drivers. Curious about a unifying theme, on closer inspection these posters all subtly alluded to Pixar’s Toy Story… It turns out they are in fact decoys, […]
Spotted earlier in Hamilton, condensed novels applied to the staircases courtesy of Collision, the annual art exhibit/actually fun party at the end of the year sponsored by Art History Underground. Its a game! Get your literary thinking caps on! Update: Lil’ Salvador Dali Hannah Wilentz sent us a few of the word-lisions in the stairwell: […]
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