To kick off its new exhibit, “The American Hymnody Tradition in 19th Century New York,” Burke Library will be holding a community hymn-sing on Monday, April 4 from 5-8pm in the third floor reading room. Wine, cheese, and a book sale will follow. Join in and sing 19th century hymns – no experience necessary! […]
Category: Events and Exhibits
Celebrate Muslim World Music Day, Tuesday, April 12!
On Tuesday, April 12, the ARChive of Contemporary Music will be celebrating Muslim World Music Day, a live online effort to identify and catalog all the recordings of Muslim music in the world, in one day. The project will be a step toward making this culturally significant body of work readily available to people around […]
The Cordial at the Libraries is Thursday, March 24 at Lehman Social Sciences Library
Columbia Faculty and Instructors are invited to the upcoming Cordial at the Libraries on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 5:00pm. The Cordial is a happy hour where faculty and instructors are invited to meet and mingle with informational professionals from the Libraries, CCNMTL, and CDRS over wine and cheese. The Cordial is hosted at different […]
The Edward W. Said Reading Room Is Open!
Looking for a new place to study? Last night marked the opening of the new Edward W. Said Reading Room, room 616 in Butler Library. Dedicated in memory of Edward W. Said, an internationally renowned author, educator, public intellectual, and a member of Columbia’s faculty from 1963-2003, the room reflects Said’s eclectic interests with nearly […]
Check out “Notes from an Egyptian Revolution”
The Sixth Annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture will be held on Tuesday at 8:30pm in the International Affairs Building, room 417. Preeminent author Ahdaf Soueif will be speaking on "Notes from an Egyptian Revolution." A novelist and political and cultural commentator, Soueif spent much of the Egyptian revolution in Tahrir Square. She will give a first-hand […]
What’s Going on in the Libraries in March?
Ah, March! A month that brings the promise of spring on the lips of cold winter weather. But remember, the libraries are warm and dry and full of things to do! Check out some of the events going on this month: Today Models for Campus-Based Publishing 12pm, Alfred Lerner Hall Room 555 A panel discussion exploring the […]
The Committee to Protect Journalists and Columbia University Celebrates 30 Years of Defending Freedom of the Press
While freedom of the press has historically been a hot button topic, the recent attacks on journalists in Egypt, and now Libya, remind us how important this issue is, everyday, worldwide. On Friday, March 4th, the Committee to Protect Journalists, a nonprofit organization founded to promote freedom of the press, will be celebrating their 30th […]
Oral History Research Office Hosts Open House
Please join the Oral History Research Office for a public presentation and refreshments as part of the Spring 2011 Open House for the Oral History Master of Arts Program. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:30-8pm International Affairs Building, Room 801 Professor Samuel Roberts, a specialist in the history of post-emancipation African-American social movements, class formations, urban […]
Today at 12pm! Working with Citizen Scientists
Who are citizen scientists? Citizen scientists are members of the public who voluntarily contribute to scientific research projects. Their engagement and participation has informed research on protein-folding, resulted in the discovery of new celestial bodies, and tracked wildlife after last year’s Gulf oil spill – to name a few. “Working with Citizens Scientists” will examine […]
The Cordial at The Burke Library at UTS
Columbia Faculty and Instructors are invited to the upcoming Cordial at the Libraries on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 5:00pm. The Cordial is a happy hour where faculty and instructors are invited to meet and mingle with informational professionals from the Libraries, CCNMTL, and CDRS over wine and cheese. The Cordial is hosted at different […]