Saturday, June 6

 

8:00 A.M.               

Registration

All participants should make Lerner their first stop. Registration, housing information, event tickets, general information and merchandise are located in Lerner. Registration will remain open until 8 p.m.

 

8:30 A.M.               

Dean's Continental Breakfast

Roone Arledge Auditorum, Alfred Lerner Hall
This all-class convocation will feature outgoing Dean of the College Austin Quigley delivering a State of the College Address. The President’s Cup also will be presented. Breakfast will end at 10 a.m.

 

9:30 A.M.               

Camp Columbia for Kids This is a child-friendly event.

A team of counselors will provide a well-structured day and evening of activities for children ages 3-12. Click here for a full camp schedule. Program ends promptly at 10 p.m.

 

10:30 A.M.               

Class of 1964 Panel Discussion 

Topic: The Future of Print Journalism, Panelists: Classmates Clark Hoyt, Gene Meyer, and Merv Rothstein.

Location will be provided at Registration.

Public Intellectual Lectures

Choose one of the following learning opportunities:

Business, Knowledge and Economic Growth
R. Glenn Hubbards lecture will focus on how the M.B.A. degree has contributed to the growth of American business and entrepreneurial capitalism worldwide. The lecture will discuss how universities, and business schools in particular, should offer a neutral environment for discussing how to manage change in the economy and financial markets - from studies of entrepreneurial responses to change, to analyses of policies to ensure access to growth opportunities.

R. Glenn Hubbard
Dean, and the Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics, Graduate School of Business, and professor of economics, faculty of Arts and Science
M.A., Ph.D., Harvard



An Owners Manual for YOU
Understanding your internal systems gives you the ability to live a healthier, longer and better life. Dr. Mehmet C. Oz outlines steps to achieving overall physical health while discussing a range of dietary, exercise and therapeutic concerns. Popular myths will be challenged as listeners learn how to prevent and
beat conditions that threaten their quality of life. Participants will get the facts and advice they need to keep their bodies running long and strong for years to come.

Dr. Mehmet C. Oz
Professor of cardiac surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, and director, Cardiovascular Institute
B.A., Harvard; M.D./M.B.A., Penn



My Wife Is a Terrorist: Narration, Redaction and the Hermeneutics of Suspicion

In November 2008, the Maryland Division of Homeland Security published a two-page document, Narrative, virtually every line of which was redacted. The thesis of James A. Schamus lecture will be that Narrative should be regarded as an instant classic of narrative theory, worthy of inclusion in the next edition of The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. Schamus, however, has one advantage over other readers of Narrative, in that he knows, or suspects, that it tells a story about his wife, novelist and peace activist Nancy Kricorian. And to understand that story fully, he will turn to the only person truly capable of helping to interpret it - Alfred Hitchcock.

James Schamus
Professor of professional practice, School of the Arts, and CEO, Focus Features
Ph.D., UC Berkeley



Class of 1959 Medical Panel (Open to all alumni)
A panel of prominent, Class of 1959 physicians will discuss Repairing the Healthcare System. Discussion will be led by classmate Dr. Stanley Feld, FACP, MACE, founding partner, Endocrine Associates of Dallas, P.A.; past president, American College of Endocrinology; and past president, American Association of Clinical

Public Intellectual Lectures are free but pre-registration is required. Please indicate your choice on the registration form.

 

12:00 P.M.               

Class of 1944 Luncheon with Class of 1949

Classmates gather at C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Kent Hall.

Class of 1949 Luncheon with Class of 1944

Classmates gather at C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Kent Hall.

Class of 1954 Luncheon

Classmates gather in Library, Casa Italiana.

Class of 1959 Luncheon

Classmates gather in Il Teatro, Casa Italiana.

Class of 1964 Luncheon

Classmates gather in Faculty Room, Low Library.

Class of 1969 Luncheon

Classmates gather in Graduate Lounge, Philosophy Hall. Classmates will remain in Graduate Lounge for a class panel. Immediately following the class panel, there will be a short memorial service for deceased classmates.

Decades BBQ This is a child-friendly event.

Great food, beer and wine, and lively music make for a festive afternoon on the University’s lawns. Plenty of amusements and activities will be available for the kids. Classes of ’74, ’79, ’84, ’89, ’94, ’99 and ’04 may participate.

 

2:00 P.M.               

Class of 1964 Panel Discussion

Topic: Physics for Future Presidents presented by classmate Richard Muller. Physics for Future Presidents is both the title of Richard Muller’s recent book and his popular introductory physics course at Berkeley.

Faculty Room, Low Library

Mini-Core Courses and Discussions

Choose from your class panel discussion (if applicable), a lecture given by a member of the Core faculty, the Magill Lecture, the Admissions Presentation and ARC Reception, or the Center for Career Center presentation.

Class Panels and Discussions
Some classes have requested time and space for class-specific programming. Please consult subsequent class mailings and e-mails for further details. Details also will be in your weekend registration packet.

Mini-Core Courses
Literature Humanities: The Great Chain of Meaning - Chekhov’s ‘Student’ and Literature Humanities, with Cathy L. Popkin, the Jesse and George Siegel Professor in the Humanities

Contemporary Civilization: Teaching the Hebrew Bible, New Testament and the Qu’ran in
CC - The Surprising Dilemma of Liberal Religion and American Education, with Michael Stanislawski, the Nathan J. Miller Professor of Jewish History and chair, contemporary civilization

Frontiers of Science: Can We Afford To Go Green? Can We Afford Not To?, with Don J. Melnick Ph.D., the Thomas Hunt Morgan Professor of Conservation Biology, department of ecology, evolution and environmental biology, and co-director, Center for Environment, Economy and Society

Art Humanities: Visual Literacy - Means and Ends, with David Rosand ’59, the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History

Magill Lecture in Science, Technology and the Arts with Robert M. Bakish ’85E, ’89 Business and president, MTV Networks International. Lecture is full.

Admissions Presentation and Annual ARC Reception
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions thanks the Alumni Representative Committee for its hard work in helping to recruit and select the Class of 2013. The ARC is the University’s primary alumni volunteer organization (open to graduates of Columbia College and SEAS) and supports the Admissions Office through interviewing applicants, staffing college fairs and attending receptions for prospective and admitted students. Potential new members are welcome and will be registered on-site. Prior to the reception, a member of the Columbia undergraduate admissions staff will speak about the admissions process and answer questions for parents and students considering Columbia College.

Center for Career Education Presentation
Career Management in Times of Recession - The current economy has many professionals from a variety of backgrounds nervous about the stability of their jobs, or even facing layoffs. Join staff from the Center for Career Education to discuss how to secure your skills, manage being downsized, search for a new job in a difficult market and begin a career change. Along with discussion on these topics, the panel will review Columbia resources. Career development materials will be available.

These sessions are free but pre-registration is required. Please indicate your choice on the registration form.

 

3:30 P.M.               

Affinity Group Receptions and Panels

Class of 1959 ROTC Panel (Open to all alumni)
A panel of classmates who served in the U.S. Navy following graduation will provide a lively and thought-provoking discussion on the disappearance of ROTC programs from college campuses. All classes welcome.

Affinity Group Receptions
Join alumni of all classes at these all-new affinity group receptions.

Columbia Daily Spectator
Read all about it! All past and present Spectator staffers are invited to this special alumni gathering.

WKCR
A gathering for all alumni of the Heights’ fabled radio station. Join current and past members for a blast from the past.

Double Discovery Center/Community Impact/Citizenship Council
Join alumni from Double Discovery Center and the Community Impact Program for an afternoon gathering.

These affinity group receptions are free but pre-registration is required. Please indicate your choice on the registration form.

 

4:00 P.M.               

Class of 1954 Open Mic Session

This open forum will be a chance to share insights from experiences and views formed since graduating. All classmates, spouses and guests may participate. This event was among the most popular at our 45th and 50th reunions.

Location will be provided in registration materials you pick up upon arrival on campus.

 

5:15 P.M.               

Class of 1944 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Columbia Alumni Center.

Class of 1949 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Columbia Alumni Center.

Class of 1954 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Tauber Room, Butler Library.

Class of 1959 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Rotunda, Low Library.

Class of 1964 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Kent Hall.

Class of 1969 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Dessert Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Faculty Room, Low Library.

Class of 1974 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Library, Casa Italiana.

Class of 1979 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Milstein Reading Room, Butler Library.

Class of 1984 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Il Teatro, Casa Italiana.

Class of 1989 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Kellogg Center, 15th Floor, School of International and Public Affairs.

Class of 1994 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Rooms 212/214, Butler Library.

Class of 1999 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: Furnald Lawn.

Class of 2004 Wine Tasting, Dinner and Starlight Reception

All-class wine tasting will begin at 5:15 p.m. Class cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Starlight Reception at 10 p.m. Cocktails and dinner location: South Field.

 

5:30 P.M.               

Tri-College LGBT Tea

All are welcome at this popular event. Join members of our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender alumni/ae community to mix and mingle over afternoon tea on the Barnard campus.