The soothing sound of gently tumbling water washed over sunbathers on Low Steps today as the fountains were turned on, managing to mostly cover up the Lit Hum classes stationed in rings on various patches of nearby grass, obnoxiously discussing Dostoyevsky. Meanwhile LLC residents were presented with brand new grass, unrolled in mats and liberally watered […]
Two members of a massive high school tour group check out John Jay Dining Hall: CU Hopeful 1: “No trays.” CU Hopeful 2: “What the hell?!” Class of 2016…you think you know, but you have no idea.
Broadway Room, Lerner Hall Presented by The Urban Research Workshop Come see a screening of Dislocation, a documentary by best-selling author and Freakonomics collaborator Sudhir Venkatesh about the closing of the Robert Taylor Homes in Chicago and the dispersal of former residents. Following the film, Professor Venkatesh, Professor Catherine Fennel, and Professor Carla Shedd will […]
When The Night Comes Film Screening April 6th 7-9 PM Lerner Hall C555 Calling all Human Rights activists, Africa lovers, and world citizens passionate about humanity!Did you know that malaria kills a child every 30 seconds? This is an atrocity because it is both treatable and preventable. Produced and directed by Bobby Bailey, founder of […]
Sean Zimmermann reports on the continuing Senate saga. Benjamin Brickner, from the Senate Elections committee, came to speak to the ESC about EGSC’s petition to the Senate to split the two SEAS senates seats allocated to SEAS. Brickner explained the Senate’s request for a referendum: “our intention is not to take over [dedications that would […]
Yet another delectable option is now available to you in Butler cafe. As well as the last of the Easter-themed treats on display, one can now also pick from a selection of instant vegan meals including Rice Pilaf and Curry. Proof the Dadaists have won: the vegan rice pilaf is chicken-flavored, and, you know, there’s […]
Bwog’s recently published etiquette guide included the suggestion “people getting take out should take utensils, straws, and mints at the beginning” in order to alleviate some of the cluttered mayhem that is the swipe-in line at John Jay. Lo and behold, a day later, the very same mints have been moved outside the line. Coincidence…?
The Mets win opener 7-1. The 96th St subway station’s new entrance has been opened. Thanks to Columbia, retro vending machines no longer have a home. Gothamist loves Bwog! They’ve introduced an etiquette guide.
Several police cars and emergency vehicles swarmed the uptown and downtown sides of the 110th Street 1 station a few minutes ago. We’ll update you when we know what’s going on, and if you’re around please let us know what you see and hear in the comments. Update: The local police precinct filed no report […]
St. Paul’s Chapel The family of Karl Kroeber and the Department of English and Comparative Literature will hold a service of commemoration for Karl Kroeber on Thursday, April 8, from 3:30 to 5:30 in St. Paul’s Chapel at Columbia University, Broadway and 116th Street. Friends, colleagues, and former students are cordially invited to attend. nd122@columbia.edu
Ella Weed Room (223 Milbank Hall) on Barnard’s Campus Please join La Società Italiana in welcoming acclaimed writer, and 1974 Columbia Alum, Dianne Hales back to Columbia University! Dianne’s new book La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World’s Most Enchanting Language is a must read for all Italophiles and lovers of anything […]
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