Business School
2008 AB Recognition Ceremony (Executive MBA Program)
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Reception: immediately following ceremony in Low Library Rotunda
Tickets: not required
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: distributed in Uris Hall following University Commencement, May 21, 2008
Contact: Executive MBA Office, embainfo@columbia.edu or emba-asa@gsb.columbia.edu, 212-854-2211
Columbia Business School EMBA Program Website
Recognition Ceremony for MBA Candidates
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, South Lawns
Reception: immediately following ceremony, Avery Plaza
Tickets: required. Each graduate will receive six (6) guest tickets
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: pick up after University Commencement on May 21 in Uris Hall
Contact: Megan Carley, mc2671@columbia.edu
Columbia Business School Graduation Website
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Class Day
Class Day Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Time: to be determined
Location: Morningside Campus, South Lawns
Reception: immediately following ceremony on Hamilton Lawn
Tickets: not required
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: SEAS students may go to their academic departments to retrieve their diplomas following University Commencement.
Contact: Jonathan Stark, jrs2139@columbia.edu (graduate student contact only)
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First Professional Degree Commencement Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, St. Paul's Chapel
Reception: First Professional Degree Luncheon from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in courtyard between Avery and Fayerweather
Tickets: required
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: to be distributed during ceremony
Contact: Jessica Braun, jeb241@columbia.edu
GSAPP Website
Second Professional Degree Commencement Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, St. Paul's Chapel
Reception: Second Professional Degree Luncheon from 1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m., in courtyard between Avery and Fayerweather
Tickets: required
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: to be distributed during ceremony
Contact: Jessica Braun, jeb241@columbia.edu
GSAPP Website
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PhD I Convocation (Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and all other GSAS-affiliated Schools)
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, St. Paul's Chapel
Reception: immediately following the ceremony on Philosophy Hall lawn
Tickets: required; see GSAS website for reservation information
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: may be picked up after University Commencement on May 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in 301 Philosophy Hall; Registrar's Office thereafter
Contact: Beatrice Terrien, bt3@columbia.edu, 212-854-5052
GSAS PhD Biomedical and Engineering Commencement Website
MA Convocation
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Reception: immediately following on Philosophy Hall lawn
Tickets: required; please see GSAS website for reservation information
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: pick up after University Commencement on May 21, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in 301 Philosophy Hall; Registrar's Office thereafter.
Contact:Beatrice Terrien, bt3@columbia.edu, 212-854-5052
GSAS Master of Arts Commencement Website
PhD II Convocation (Arts and Sciences Departments)
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, St. Paul's Chapel
Reception: immediately following on Philosophy Hall lawn
Tickets: required; please see GSAS website for reservation information
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: pick up after University Commencement on May 21,, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in 301 Philosophy Hall; Registrar's Office thereafter
Contact: Beatrice Terrien, bt3@columbia.edu, 212-854-5052
GSAS PhD Arts and Sciences Commencement Website
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Journalism Day
The annual Pringle Lecture will be delivered, followed by the presentation of professional and students awards and prizes.
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, Miller Theatre, 116St. at Broadway
Tickets: not required; limited to students and faculty only
Academic Regalia: not required
Contact: Barbara Fasciani, bf55@columbia.edu, 212-854-0123
School of Journalism Website
Journalism Commencement Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Reception: immediately following the ceremony
Tickets: required
Academic Regalia: not required
Diplomas: awarded at the ceremony
Contact: Barbara Fasciani, bf55@columbia.edu, 212-854-0123
School of Journalism Website
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Graduation Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, South Lawns
Reception: immediately following ceremony on Van Am Quad
Tickets: required, 6 tickets will be given to each student
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: distributed after University Commencement, 3rd floor, Jerome Greene Hall
Contact: Matt Rafalow, student_services@law.columbia.edu, 212-854-2395
Law School Website
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Presentation of Diplomas
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, Miller Theatre
Reception: immediately following the Presentation of Diplomas, on the terrace of Dodge Hall
Tickets: required. A maximum of five tickets (excluding the graduate) will be available in 305 Dodge beginning in early April. Contact Hanna Seifu at hes2130@columbia.edu to order tickets for you and your guests. October 2007 and February 2008 graduates are encouraged to attend.
Academic Regalia: not required
Diplomas: Masters of Fine Arts degrees will be awarded at the SoA ceremony. October 2007 and February 2008 graduates will also be recognized.
Contact: Hanna Seifu at mailto:ts2006@columbia.edu
School of the Arts Website
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Class Day
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Morningside Campus, Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Reception: Immediately following the ceremony on the 5th floor of Lerner Hall
Tickets: required. Distribution to be announced.
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: Distributed in 602 Lewisohn Hall immediately following University Commencement.
Contact: Donia Allen, da120@columbia.edu, 212-854-2124
School of Continuing Education Website
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Graduation Ceremony
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Church
Reception: immediately following the ceremony on Morningside Campus, Ancell Plaza (approximately 4:30 p.m.)
Tickets: required. Each candidate receives three (two for the main part of the church and one for the video feed room).
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: Available at SIPA following the University commencement.
Contact: JoAnn Crawford, jac12@columbia.edu and Alleyne Waysome, aaw54@columbia.edu
School of International and Public Affairs Website
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Commencement Ceremony
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center
Reception: immediately following the ceremony on the Grand Promenade at Lincoln Center
Tickets: required. Each candidate receives 5 for the School of Social Work Ceremony.
Academic Regalia: required
Diplomas: will be available for pick-up at the School of Social Work on Thursday May 22.
Contact: Elizabeth Sugarman, es2458@columbia.edu, 212-851-2365
School of Social Work Website
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