Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
Despite its sleepy-sounding title, the Barnard Department of Theatre's upcoming production of August Strindberg's A Dream Play should be anything but soporific.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
Don't be put off by the name "Bach Society." "We'll play any music that's classical with a lower-case 'c,'" notes concert manager Abby Rosebrock, CC '08, noting that the group has performed original pieces in the classical tradition as well as standard classical fare.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
With a tradition of "writin', actin', and drinkin'," LateNite Theatre has been dedicated to the production of new and original student works since 1995. This year it's living up to expectations with five one-act plays written, directed, and performed by students.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
For most would-be musical directors at Columbia, Columbia Musical Theater Society decides what goes up and what does not. On the other hand, Carly Hoogendyk, CC '07, and Pitr Strait, CC '07, "really wanted to do this show," as Strait tells it.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
Correction appended.
According to Kathryn Yatrakis, the Columbia College dean of academic affairs, approximately 52 percent of grades in Columbia College for the 2005-2006 school year were A-minuses or above compared to 47 percent in 2000.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
Two months into a new administration, Teachers College students said that their two new leaders have taken steps to improve communication with the student body and within the University as a whole.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
The Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association gave its highest award to Guy Longobardo, SEAS '49, former Columbia professor of mechanical engineering, at the annual Awards Dinner hosted at Low Rotunda on Wednesday night.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
An audience gathered at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Wednesday night to watch a documentary about a college that aims to turn students into political leaders who will remake America as a Christian republic.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
"President Havel, do you have anything nice to say about President Clinton?" University President Lee Bollinger asked as the audience in Roone Arledge auditorium devolved into laughter Wednesday afternoon.
Thu, Nov 16, 2006, 12:00am
Creative writing professor Owen King, son of writer Stephen, shares his loves, his fears, and his strong dislike of bicycles.
If you could get rid of either all the pigeons or all the squirrels on campus, which would you pick?
