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New dean for School of Nursing

Dr. Bobbie Berkowitz will be taking over as dean of the Columbia University School of Nursing, the University announced Tuesday.

Dr. Bobbie Berkowitz will be taking over as dean of the Columbia University School of Nursing, the University announced Tuesday.

Columbia scholar, Kian Tajbakhsh, temporarily released from prison

According to news reports, Kian Tajbakhsh—who has been imprisoned in Iran since the summer presidential election—will be temporarily released for the Iranian New Year.

According to news reports, Kian Tajbakhsh—who has been imprisoned in Iran since the summer presidential election—will be temporarily released for the Iranian New Year.

Clinton, Sotomayor on CC class day short list

Sotomayor, Clinton, and Annan are all on the short list for Columbia College class day speaker, according to the CCSC.

Sotomayor, Clinton, and Annan are all on the short list for Columbia College class day speaker, according to the CCSC.

Obesity dangers rival smoking, CU researchers say

A new study shows evidence of the extensive toll obesity takes on health.

A new study shows evidence of the extensive toll obesity takes on health.

Local groups campaign for better sex ed

Principals don’t decide whether students have sex, but in New York City public schools, they do decide whether students learn about it.

Principals don’t decide whether students have sex, but in New York City public schools, they do decide whether students learn about it.

Sustainable development becomes undergrad major

Starting in the fall of 2010, undergraduates will have the opportunity to major in sustainable development.

Starting in the fall of 2010, undergraduates will have the opportunity to major in sustainable development.

Bollinger talks M’ville, travel at fireside chat

Monday's fireside chat with University President Lee Bollinger hit on the free speech scholar's perennial favorites: globalization and Columbia’s place in it, and Manhattanville and the University’s need for space.

Monday's fireside chat with University President Lee Bollinger hit on the free speech scholar's perennial favorites: globalization and Columbia’s place in it, and Manhattanville and the University’s need for space.

Butler Library completes 15 years of renovations

After 15 years and over $110 million, Butler Library renovations are finally coming to an end.

After 15 years and over $110 million, Butler Library renovations are finally coming to an end.

USenate debates academic calendar

University Senate education committee members say they hope to produce a formal proposal regarding next year's academic calendar.

University Senate education committee members say they hope to produce a formal proposal regarding next year's academic calendar.

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Photos of the Week

Photos of the Week for March 1st through 5th

GS diplomas to remain in English

The School of General Studies will not offer Latin diplomas.

The School of General Studies will not offer Latin diplomas.

Columbia launches sustainable development major

Starting Fall 2010, undergraduates will have the opportunity to major in sustainable development.

Starting Fall 2010, undergraduates will have the opportunity to major in sustainable development.

Bollinger talks global centers, M'ville

On Monday's Fireside Chat, University President Lee Bollinger had globalization and Manhattanville on his mind.

On Monday's Fireside Chat, University President Lee Bollinger had globalization and Manhattanville on his mind.

Graduate students struggle to find affordable child care

According to the Graduate Student Advisory Council’s Quality of Life Survey, 91 percent of graduate students with children, classified Columbia’s support of student-parents as average to poor.

According to the Graduate Student Advisory Council’s Quality of Life Survey, 91 percent of graduate students with children, classified Columbia’s support of student-parents as average to poor.

Disparities in HPV vaccine prices at Columbia, Barnard

Students seeking the HPV vaccine at Columbia Health Services will pay a total of nearly $400 for the full vaccine dosage. At Barnard, students can receive all three shots for free.

Students seeking the HPV vaccine at Columbia Health Services will pay a total of nearly $400 for the full vaccine dosage. At Barnard, students can receive all three shots for free.

Uncertainty over Rangel’s career

Though Rangel said he expected the New York County Democratic Committee to unanimously endorse him for his 2010 bid for re-election, on Sunday, that endorsement was delayed.

Though Rangel said he expected the New York County Democratic Committee to unanimously endorse him for his 2010 bid for re-election, on Sunday, that endorsement was delayed.

Assembly member O’Donnell hosts Manhattan Valley forum, solicits local feedback

Assembly member Daniel O'Donnell hosted a community forum on Saturday that focused heavily on affordable housing and small businesses.

Assembly member Daniel O'Donnell hosted a community forum on Saturday that focused heavily on affordable housing and small businesses.

USenate talks academic calendar, career services

The University Senate discussed the academic calendar, socially responsible investing, departmental identities, and career services on Friday.

The University Senate discussed the academic calendar, socially responsible investing, departmental identities, and career services on Friday.

With CCSC funding, new student projects may hit campus

CCSC is getting ready to hit the books this week, but met for one last time before break to talk elections and grants.

CCSC is getting ready to hit the books this week, but met for one last time before break to talk elections and grants.

USenate to decide on academic calendar

USenate members say academic calendar proposal will be decided upon on March 12.

USenate members say academic calendar proposal will be decided upon on March 12.

Maison Française hosts trilingual speak-out for Haiti

On Friday night, La Maison Française hosted a Read-In/Speak-Out on Haiti, and organizers of the event say that the timing of this effort—months after the disaster—is key.

On Friday night, La Maison Française hosted a Read-In/Speak-Out on Haiti, and organizers of the event say that the timing of this effort—months after the disaster—is key.

Mayor Bloomberg, Barnard launch mentoring program

On Thursday, Mayor Bloomberg announced the launch of a new mentoring program partnership with Barnard.

On Thursday, Mayor Bloomberg announced the launch of a new mentoring program partnership with Barnard.

In Harlem, mixed feelings on Paterson

After an emergency meeting at Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, Rev. Al Sharpton said he plans to tentatively support Governor Paterson through his due process.

After an emergency meeting at Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, Rev. Al Sharpton said he plans to tentatively support Governor Paterson through his due process.

Teachers College plans model public school for Harlem

Teachers College is working with the Department of Education to develop an innovate public school for northern Manhattan.

Teachers College is working with the Department of Education to develop an innovate public school for northern Manhattan.

Columbia ahead of some Ivies in gender-neutral housing

Across the nation, schools have adopted a wide spectrum of gender-neutral housing policies—from strict restrictions to new pilot programs to fully integrated mixed-gender housing.

Across the nation, schools have adopted a wide spectrum of gender-neutral housing policies—from strict restrictions to new pilot programs to fully integrated mixed-gender housing.