Hey all,
Welcome back! We have a truly exciting year ahead of us. As you read this email, dozens of new council members are creating programs and activities that will make this year amazing.


How? We’re changing everything. This will be a year for our class that will leave a mark on the school. We’re forming traditions, putting together some damn fun parties and events, making important improvements to our school’s policies on everything from health services to international student issues and rallying up some school spirit. 


This year, we will focus on bringing together the Columbia community. Expect study breaks that involve campus groups such as Raw Elementz or Chowdah, events unlike any that Columbia has ever seen (keep your ears open for our first event, “Graffiti Night”), new programs aimed at bringing successful alumnae and internship hungry undergrads together, and rocking t-shirts so that you can show solidarity with what is without question the most attractive and brilliant class ever.


So read the emails, come to the events and see what Columbia is capable of being. . .


Later,

Isaac Silverman

Neda Navab

1. Be a Big Brother!


Do you remember how strange it was to be a new freshman? Would you like to make that experience easier for others? Become a Big Brother!


The Columbia University Big Buddy Program is an initiative to provide all incoming first-years with a valuable relationship with an older peer. Within the program every participating member of the Columbia University Class of 2009 is paired with a similar upperclassmen, based upon a series of questions. Big Buddies will serve as a peer advisor and friend in order to pick up where FYSAAC leaves off. Once paired a series of programming is provided throughout the year to give buddies opportunities to interact and build a valuable relationship.


If interested, email Jason Bello, the Director of Academic Affairs for CCSC 2008, [email protected].

2. -=Applications for Ivy Council available now =-


The Columbia University Ivy Council Delegation serves as a resource for student governments and other student groups. We connect Columbia students to students at other Ivies to provide assistance with new initiatives. Members of the Columbia Delegation sit on the Programs Committee, Policy Committee, and Intergroup Committee. The Programs Committee works with the Ivy Leadership Summit, IvyCORPS, and other new initiatives. The Policy Committee brainstorms, gathers data, and implements new policy initiatives. The Intergroup committee works on connecting student groups across the Ivies to promote unity and organization. For more information please see the Ivy Council website: http://www.ivycouncil.org.


WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OPEN POSITIONS FOR 2005-2006. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THE APPLICATIONS.  APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SUNDAY SEPT. 25TH.


 

3. Tell us your ideas!


Do you have an idea for an event? Do you wish there was more access to wireless internet in your dorm building? Do you think the Columbia Fight Song could use a bit of renovation? Want your group to perform at a study break? We may just be able to help. So tell us by emailing us at [email protected].
 

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