Columbia University University Seminar on Early American History and Culture The Seminar on Early American History and Culture was established in 1966 as a part of the Columbia University "University Seminar" movement, which began in 1945. There are now 75 University Seminars hosted by Columbia, on topics ranging from Modern China to Ancient Medicine. To learn more about other University Seminars, contact the University Seminars office. All meetings of the 2008-09 school year will be held at 5:30 in room 1512 of the Kellogg Center at Columbia University, which is located on the 15th floor of the School of International and Public Affairs at 420 West 118th St., between Amsterdam Ave. and Morningside Drive. Click here for directions to the School of International and Public Affairs. The dinners following these meetings will be held at Sezz Medi, which is located at 1260 Ansterdam Ave. at 122nd. Program for 2008-09 Past Programs Information about membership, location, and meeting times