FEBRUARY 2010

As the winter wind blows, renew yourself. Get your sap flowing by exercising at Dodge Fitness Center or by reducing your salt intake. Attend a workshop to revamp your résumé or explore a new career. Cultivate friendships both old and new at an inaugural alumni dinner in Saudi Arabia, on the bunny slopes of Keystone, Colorado, or at a men’s basketball pre-game reception. Can spring be far behind?

With relief efforts under way after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, hear how students, faculty, and staff across the University are doing their part to help. More

Experts from Columbia's Medical Center along with researchers from two other leading universities have determined that reducing salt intake by as little as half a teaspoon per day can improve health and save lives. More

CBS, NPR, and HBO are among this year’s winners of the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards honoring the very best in broadcast journalism. See who joins them on the list. More

Corporate attorney Richard Tunstead ’33CC and his wife, Mabel Tunstead, made an estate gift of more than $8 million that will support two professorships and College financial aid. More

Learn more about Planned Giving.

Get fit for half the price. Alumni memberships to Dodge Fitness Center are 50 percent off through June 30.

For more information about memberships, facilities, and programs, call 212-854-2546 or visit gocolumbialions.com.

We’ve got you covered: CAA offers alumni discounts on auto, home, and medical insurance. More

February 20, 5 p.m.
Cambridge

Meet Coach Joe Jones and mingle with fellow alumni at a pre-game reception. More

March 6, Noon
Las Vegas

Join the CAA at a special reception prior to the baseball season opener, a double-header featuring the Columbia Lions vs. the UNLV Rebels. More

August 5–13

Travel with Professor Deborah Martinsen on an extraordinary summer voyage visiting two of Eurasia’s most fascinating cities. More

October 2–10

Experience the good life on a journey along the breathtaking landscape of northern Italy’s fabled Lake District. More

Find more adventures on the CAA Alumni Travel Study Program’s Web site or subscribe to the e-newsletter.

March 3, 6 p.m.
Cipriani

Columbia College honors Brian C. Krisberg ’81CC, Francisco “Frank” Lopez-Balboa ’82CC, Tracy V. Maitland ’82CC, David Rosand ’59CC, and Julia Stiles ’05CC with the 2010 John Jay Awards for distinguished professional achievement. More

February 2, 6:30 p.m.
Jeddah

Mix and mingle with members of the Saudi Arabia Alumni Club as they gather for their first dinner reception. More

February 3, 7 p.m.
Chicago

Explore the nutritional, ethical, and environmental dimensions of the “live foods” movement. More

February 6, 7 p.m.
London

Celebrate the Asian New Year with Columbia and MIT alumni and friends at the Second Annual Lunar New Year Banquet. More

February 6, 4 p.m.
Basel

Bring the whole family and enjoy the Junior World Cup fencing finals and a hearty meal. More

February 10, 6 p.m.
Milwaukee

Enjoy a brew or two with fellow Milwaukee alumni. More

February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Philadelphia

Come hear President Lee C. Bollinger and Pulitzer Prize winner William K. Marimow, editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, discuss press freedom. More

February 12, Noon
Naples

Will there be any newspapers left in the year 2020? Explore journalism’s future with J-School professor Todd Gitlin. More

February 13, 5 p.m.
Sunrise

Enjoy NHL hockey VIP-style—fine dining, seats in the Coach's Club, alumni socializing, and hobnobbing with Panther management. More

February 18, 7:30 p.m.
Stanford

Hear Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute, talk about designing a path to sustainable development. More

February 20, 4 p.m.
Carlsbad

The San Diego club and Peter Gordon ’70CC, arts manager of the city of Carlsbad, invite you to a special lecture and reception featuring the work of André Kertész. More

February 20, 8:30 a.m.
Keystone

Hit the slopes with Colorado alumni at the Keystone Resort. More

February 24, 6:30 p.m.
Washington

Join the D.C. club and presenter Arnold Leibowitz ’51CC for an in depth look at the trial of Adolf Eichmann, architect of the Holocaust. More

February 1, 6 p.m.
Café Arts with Thomas Roma 

February 8, 6 p.m.
Café Science with Qais Al-Awqati

February 15, 6 p.m.
Café Humanities with Andreas Huyssen

February 22, 6 p.m.
Café Social Science with Sheila Coronel

Chat up alumni and faculty while sharing your passion for the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. All events are at PicNic Market & Café. More

January 28, 8 p.m.
A View from the Bridge
Cort Theatre

Arts Initiative director Gregory Mosher’s production of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge opened on Broadway last weekend to rave reviews. CAAL Members will be seeing the show tomorrow night followed by an afterparty with the cast. More

February 10, 8 p.m.
Time Stands Still
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Join CAAL and the J-School for this new work about responsibility—to ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and our world. After the performance, discuss the issues with Columbia journalism professor Helen Benedict.

It pays to be a CAAL member—join today.

February 16, 4 p.m.
Résumés That Stand Out
Morningside Campus

February 16, 6 p.m.
Reach Your Goals in 2010
Online

Successful people have one thing in common: they set achievable goals that take them where they want to go. Efficiency coach Amy Brenna will help you to define clear goals and create a plan to achieve them.

February 24, March 10 and 24
What’s Your Next Journey?
Noon
Online

Do you feel it’s time for a career change but not sure where to start? Let us help you get a clearer sense of your options and your next steps.

February 25, 6:30 p.m.
Faculty House

Join the BAC in honoring Douglas Holloway ’78BUS, former president of cable investments for NBC Universal Cable. More

March 6, 6 p.m.
Evergreen Shanghai Restaurant

Celebrate the Eighth Annual Lunar New Year Banquet with Asian alumni and students and enjoy a performance by Columbia Lion Dance Troupe. More

March 27
Various locations around the world

Make a difference in your local area. Join Columbia Community Outreach and fellow alumni for a day of service. More

March 15 - Columbia Global Centers | Europe in France

March 22 - Columbia Global Centers | South Asia in Mumbai

March 26 - An Insider’s Tour of Sotheby’s Auction House

March 27 - 11th Annual El Regreso

April 18 - CAA Health and Wellness Series: Depression and Heart Disease