2009-03-09

Obama To Pick Genachowski, CC '85, as FCC Chair
Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 10:17pm
President Barack Obama, CC ’83, announced on March 3 that he plans to nominate Julius Genachowski, CC ’85, as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Genachowski would replace current Acting Chairman Michael Copps.
A Shift in Approach
Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 10:16pm
Instead of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, Power Shift 2009 praised organization, conversation, and information.
Yang's Ticket to Run Unopposed
Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 10:12pm
After years of cutthroat council battles, Sue Yang’s greatest opponent may very well be student apathy.
Budget Cuts Place Limits on Teach for America
Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 10:09pm
As graduation approaches and many seniors look ahead to a grim job market, the nonprofit Teach for America program presents an appealing post-graduation path. Yet even TFA is feeling the brunt of bleak economic circumstances—especially in New York, where Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed...
Arab Studies Scholar to Speak at Book Culture
Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 10:07pm
Everything about Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies and literature and director of the Middle East Institute at Columbia University, suggests the life of an active and successful public intellectual: his résumé, his office, and his all-expansive manner.
Cool Columbia to Scrutinize Energy Use
Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 10:06pm
As warm weather approaches, Columbia is looking for ways to stay cool.
Postcrypt Hangs Dirty Laundry
Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 9:44pm
Postcrypt’s new exhibition, "Skeletons in the Closet," is one giant heart-to-heart, allowing Columbia students to expose their darkest secrets on the brightly lit walls of the art gallery. The exhibit combines painting, photography, and installation pieces along with small cards floating between...

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