Rhapsody in Blue, Columbia’s urban affairs journal, is seeking submissions for the spring 2010 issue! This year’s theme is Invisible New York: the people, places, and things that make this city work. Submit papers, creative writing, photographs—any original work. If interested, email a proposal or writing/art sample to info@curhapsody.org. Final drafts should be 1000 words […]

The first round of Phi Beta Kappa results are out; these lucky individuals were elected to the society in December. Congratulations to all! For the unknowing, Phi Beta Kappa is the “nation’s oldest academic honor society,” and eventually about 10% of the graduating class becomes a member. The first round of elections took place last […]

We’re told today’s Frontiers of Science lecture was eye-opening and stimulating. Photo by David Fine

David Hu has sacrificed his body in the name of Bwog before. This time around, he gets closer to the new Butler vending machines than we suspect anyone else has, and actually purchases drinks with names like “SLAP” and “Full Throttle.” His harrowing account follows. David, we salute you. As I stare at the comically […]

What’s that smell taking over your dorm? Probably stink bugs. (Gothamist) Where can you find information about the best ramen in Tokyo? Start by reading Ramenate!, started by a Columbia grad student. (NYT) How can New Yorkers communicate without actually talking to each other? Through the use of Wi-Fi network names. (NYDaily) Who impregnated Padma […]

Are you interested in working with teenagers? Do you have an interest in teaching? So then why not join Student Health Outreach (SHOUT) in its new initiative to expand it’s educational outreach to teenagers? SHOUT’s Health Education and Resources for Teens (H.E.A.R.T) program will introduce a new 10-week program in diet and nutrition to a select group of students at […]

We invite you to submit a paper/abstract to, and/or to organize an Invited session in, the SUMMER 8th International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies: CCCT 2010 (http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/ccctj), which is being organized in the context of The 3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation: IMETI 2010 (http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/imeti) to be held on June 29-July […]

We invite you to submit a paper/abstract to, and/or to organize an Invited session in, the SUMMER 8th International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies: CCCT 2010 (http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/ccctj), which is being organized in the context of The 3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation: IMETI 2010 (http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/imeti) to be held on June 29-July […]

We invite you to submit a paper/abstract to, and/or to organize an Invited session in, The SUMMER 8th International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies: CCCT 2010 (http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/ccctj), which is being organized in the context of The 3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation: IMETI 2010 (http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/imeti) to be held on June 29-July […]

On Thursday evening, ABC News director of polling Gary Langer appeared on behalf of the Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy (ISERP) to deliver a lecture on the Whys and Wherefores of Newspolling. Lacey Harris-Coble, the Premiere Poobah of lecturehopping, reports. Seen the real poll numbers on Obama’s ratings post-SOTU? Bullshit – unless, […]

Come support Haiti by joining Hillel for a FREE Pizza Dinner study break! Hillel is taking part in the university-wide There is Hope: Mission Haiti Campaign. Donation boxes will be set up in order for you to contribute however much you are able to so that Hillel can accomplish our goal of joining the Columbia […]

Crack passwords, read secret files, get root access! From networks to cryptography, the ACM Security Competition exposes you to the dark side of technology. When programming contests just aren’t enough, take it to the next level and join in on the computer security competition. It all starts February 4 at 6:00 pm in the CS […]