Tracey Wang

Senior profile: Jordan Alam, BC
Wed, May 22, 2013, 12:00am

Jordan Alam said that her first four novels were, in many ways, written in preparation for her latest effort.

At General Studies class day, a liberal-arts focus
Mon, May 20, 2013, 9:36pm

With 444 students donning blue caps and gowns, the General Studies Class Day ceremony Monday morning celebrated the largest graduating class in GS history.

2012-13 in review: Undergrad deaths increase focus on wellness
Mon, May 13, 2013, 12:00am

Three undergraduate deaths this academic year provided a grave reminder that the ongoing dialogue about student wellness is far from over.

2012-13 in review: Frontiers of Science professor strips, plays 9/11 video before lecture
Mon, May 13, 2013, 12:00am

First-years in Frontiers of Science were supposed to hear a lecture on quantum mechanics on Feb. 18. But instead, they first witnessed a bizarre performance that left many of them baffled and created a national media sensation.

2012-13 in review: Dirks, Shollenberger, J-School, SIPA deans leave; Boyce, Coll appointed
Mon, May 13, 2013, 12:00am

Columbia’s administration saw significant turnover this year, with several deans leaving for positions at other universities and a new dean appointed to lead the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

2012-13 in review: Lit Hum incident, BC cheating scandal come as councils debate honor code
Mon, May 13, 2013, 12:00am

A year that saw widespread debate over academic integrity and a proposed honor code was capped off by a high-profile cheating scandal at Barnard and the distribution of revealing information before Friday’s Literature Humanities final.

Minimal changes to governing board funding during F@CU process
Sat, May 11, 2013, 12:49am
The four undergraduate student councils and six governing boards reached an agreement on funding allocations for the upcoming year on Wednesday afternoon.
Business School receives $100 million donation toward Manhattanville building
Thu, May 2, 2013, 3:15pm

The gift joins Henry Kravis’ $100 million contribution in 2010 as the largest in the school’s history.

Dining looks to restructure Café 212 as students turn to off-campus eateries
Wed, May 1, 2013, 11:39pm

Dining is looking to increase profit at Café 212 next year, perhaps by keeping it open only five days a week or cutting back the hours it is open. It might also transition from offering full meals like pasta and sandwiches to serving as a convenience store for students to get grab-and-go snacks.

Petition calls for plaque recognizing Native land
Wed, May 1, 2013, 3:08am

Over 500 people have signed an online petition calling for Columbia to fund the creation of a plaque on the Morningside Heights campus that would recognize Lenni Lenape territory.

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