Alumni SPOTlight
Barbara Silverstone '78PhD Honored by Columbia University
Barbara Silverstone '78PhD was recently honored as one of the Columbia University Alumni Medalists for 2012. Among her many volunteer roles, Barbara played a lead role in the conversion of the DSW to PhD. Barbara was recognized at Columbia University Commencement and will be among the honorees at a gala dinner in the fall. Congratulations Barbara! Full details.
ALUMNI DAY 2012 RECAP

Alumni Day 2012 is now a memory, but you can view some portions of the event online!
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upcoming Events
July 26, 2012 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Summer Rooftop Happy Hour
Join recent alumni and friends from across the University for the annual CAA Summer Rooftop Happy Hour Series at Sky Room, and enjoy fabulous Manhattan views from one of the city’s highest rooftop lounges. Recent alumni from ALL Columbia Schools are invited. Registration
July 29, 2012 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
New York : Seventh Annual CAA Picnic
Enjoy CAA's annual fun-filled day with family activities for all, and get to know eco-friendly Columbia. Featuring international cuisines, carnival games, campus tours, face painting, balloon makers, and more! Register by July 15 for 20% off the adult ticket price! More information
IvyLife-Columbia Networking Breakfasts and Evening Events Each Month
IvyLife-Columbia is a LinkedIn group, which is also part of the parent group, IvyLife. Both groups hold various networking events in NYC as well as around the world. For more information, visit the group on LinkedIn or http://www.ivylife.net. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Find Alumni Events in Your Area
Check the CAA calendar page to see what the CAA and your local chapter are doing in your area.
Recent Event Highlights
News
Congratulations to the Class of 2012
CUSSW has over 400 new alumni. On Wednesday, May 15th the Class of 2012 participated in commencement at Beacon Theater. More
Hall of Fame Awards Presented at Alumni Day 2012
Six alumni were inducted into the CUSSW Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Alumni Day 2012. Recipients include Phyllis Caroff '47 '69PhD, Douglas Glasgow '61DSW, and Murali Nair '79PhD. Mary Beaudet '93, William Reid '63DSW, and Maurice V. Russell '50 were inducted posthumously as pioneers. To see a photo of all the inductees, click here. To view the presentation online, click here.
CUSSW Grad Sings National Anthem at CU Commencement
Anthony Riello '12 sang the National Anthem on the steps of Low Library at University Commencement in front of a crowd of twenty thousand. Anthony was an Army captain and studied opera at New England Conservatory of Music. He says of his experience at Columbia, "...fantastic."
Class Notes and In Memoriam
Post a class note online at AlumniConnect or email us with your latest news and accomplishments.
Class Notes
In Memoriam
NEW! Books and Publications
We've added a new section for your newly released books and publications. Send us the details and we'll post it here.
Announcements
Thank You!
Over the past year alumni have volunteered their time to speak about their career paths, offer advice, and even meet for coffee with students and alumni. More
Spring Issue of Spectrum Now Online
This spring Spectrum, the School's magazine, is online only. This issue includes articles on "Productive Aging in China," "Community-Based Help for Children of Jordan," the recently funded "Fisher-Cummings Washington Fellows Program," and more. If you have not read the latest issue of Spectrum, you can do so here.
Career Development Information
Do you need someone to review your resume? Are you looking to practice your interviewing skills? If so, meet with the CUSSW Office of Career and Leadership Development. You can meet with them in person, or if you are not in the NYC area, you can meet by telephone. To schedule your appointment, send an email to [email protected]. More
Hire a CUSSW Student or Alum
Do you have an internship or open position at your organization? If you are searching for talent to fill positions in your organization, you can post job opportunities for current students, upcoming graduates and other alumni. To create a free employer account and post a job go to Experience for students. If you have any questions, contact the CUSSW Office of Career and Leadership Development at [email protected].
"Follow" Us on Twitter
Do you have a twitter account? If so, follow 'CUSSW'. We'll be sending tweets that highlight the School, events, speakers, faculty, alumni and student work.
Your Gift Matters
Every gift to the CUSSW Annual Fund matters. Your gift, combined with the gifts of 1,600 other alumni, provided critical financial aid to students in need.
We are already accepting gifts for FY13. If you would like to make a gift today to the CUSSW Annual Fund, you can do so online.
Thank you for your generosity this past year.