Black Alumni Council of Columbia University
Black Alumni Council of Columbia University
THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR & BAND
presents
PRAISE SAVED MY LIFE
Saturday, April 27 at 5:30PM (doors open at 5PM)
555 Lerner Hall, Columbia University
Reception to follow
Admission: $5 w/ CUID, $8 w/o CUID or at the door. Available at Ticket Information Center.
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Join the BAC and Petra E. Lewis CC ’92, MFA ’98 for a booking reading and Q&A with a focus on Urban Gun Violence. Lewis is the author of The Sons and Daughters of Ham, Book I: A Requiem.
Petra E. Lewis, Author of
The Sons and Daughters of Ham, Book I: A Requiem
Columbia University BA ’92 and MFA ’98
Book Reading and Q&A, with a Focus on Urban Gun Violence
Location: 67 Orange Street, 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (between 112th and 113th Streets)
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Time: 6:00 – 8:00PM
Reading to start at 7:00; Q&A at 7:30
$5 per person
Click here to purchase the book
Click here for more author and book information
ABOUT THE BOOK
A son’s death. A mother’s grief. Accusations. Condemnation. Guilt. Alienation. What is left of a family in the aftermath of violence? Set in East Flatbush, Brooklyn; Trinidad; Barbados: Northern California; and throughout the globe, The Sons and Daughters of Ham is the story of a Caribbean-American family, An African American young man, violence, choice, and destiny. The Sons and Daughters of Ham, Book I: A Requiem, is the first book in Petra E. Lewis’ powerful inter-generational and historical literary-fiction trilogy. The books’ concept started with three acts of violence in the author’s own life–the final one being the murder of a young man. This led to a question: “Why is it so easy for Black and Brown young men to kill each other–and where did this mindset come from?” Seeking answers, this stunning debut fiction trilogy is Petra E. Lewis’ heartbreaking answer to “Why?”
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo nominated Justice Sheila Abdus-Salaam on Friday (April 5, 2013) to fill a vacancy on the state’s highest court (New York Court of Appeals), and if confirmed, she would become the first African-American woman to serve on it. She’s Barnard and Columbia Law School alumna.
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions cordially invites Columbia College and Columbia Engineering alumni to the Perspectives on Diversity Brunchin honor of the Class of 2017Sunday, April 21, 2013 We hope you can join us in welcoming the newest members of the Columbia community. Come inspire, engage and connect with admitted students and families and share your stories and experiences. Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, April 17, 2013. For questions, please contact mrcinfo@columbia.edu or (212) 854-2522. |
A’Lelia Bundles is chair and president of the board of the Foundation for the National Archives. She is at work on her third book, Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance, a biography of her great grandmother. Her biography On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker was named a New York Times Notable Book.
For 30 years Ms. Bundles was a network television news executive and producer. During that time she was director of talent development for ABC News in Washington, D.C., and New York, deputy bureau chief of ABC News in Washington, D.C., and a producer with ABC News and NBC News.
Ms. Bundles is a member of the boards of the Madam Walker Theatre Center in Indianapolis, the Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx and the Schlesinger Library at the Radcliffe Institute. At Columbia, she is co-chair of the CAA Strategic Planning Committee, a du Pont Broadcast Awards juror, and a co-class agent for Columbia School of Journalism’s class of 1976. She chaired a committee charged with revamping the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism’s Alumni Association.
Join the Black Alumni Council (BAC) and the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) for the 2013 Black Alumni Heritage Award reception honoring this year’s recipient A’Lelia Bundles JRN ’76. Read Bundles’ biography here.
A reception with wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres will follow the program. Please note, you must be 21 years and over to be served alcohol. No exceptions.
RSVP by 5 p.m. on February 19 to receive the discounted price.
| Date: Thursday, February 21 7-9 p.m. |
| Location: Columbia University Club of New York 15 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036-7402 |
| Price: In advance: $5 students $20 BAC members $25 alumni/guests
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Join the BAC on Saturday, January 26th for “Paying it Forward: An HBCU/Ivy League Collaborative Panel”, an educational event engaging high school students on successful college admittance and performance. Alumnus representing eight Ivy League and Historically Black Colleges and Universities will share insights from their undergraduate experiences and will participate in a meaningful dialogue with prospective college students.
For this collaborative event, the BAC has teamed up the Catalyst Network Foundation (CNF) – a Brooklyn based organization, founded by young professionals to support under-served and high-potential young people in reaching their specific career and life goals.
We will be joined by high school students who currently attend Benjamin Banneker Academy, Medgar Evers College Prep, Erasmus Hall Campus, Achievement First Charter School, Harlem Renaissance High School Urban Assembly of History & Citizenship, and Columbia Secondary School of Math, Science and Engineering.
A tour of Columbia University’s Morningside Heights campus will follow the discussion.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to rsvp@columbiabac.org.
The Columbia Law School Association cordially invites you to attend an
Alumni Cocktail Reception
Held in conjunction with
The Annual Meeting
of
The Association of American Law Schools
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The Distinguished Columbian in Teaching Award
will be presented to
Frederic P. White ?73
Dean and Professor of Law;
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
The Distinguished Columbian in Teaching Award is presented annually to a graduate who, through excellence in teaching, scholarship and writing, and through achievements in the graduate’s chosen field, has brought distinction both to the Law School and to the faculties on which the graduate has served. Join fellow alumni, faculty, and friends of Columbia Law School to celebrate the accomplishments of Dean White ?73 in New Orleans!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras Street
Port and Starboard Room
New Orleans, LA
Kindly RSVP by Thursday, January 3, 2013.
Please feel free to forward this to alumni in the area who
might be interested in attending!
Inquiries: Danya Ray at 212-854-1378 or danya.ray@law.columbia.edu.
The Red Tie Soiree annually convenes young professionals & influentials for one the most anticipated holiday charity events. Founded in Atlanta in 2003 and launched in New York City in 2008, last year 1,500 people attended both events, supporting a number of holiday causes. The event draws a progressive, friendly (and Red-inspired crowd) convening to reconnect with friends, meet new faces, and have a good time.
Mark Anthony Thomas, SIPA09 is one of the founders of this event.
RSVP today!
NEW YORK CITY EVENT
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Empire Room Lounge
Empire State Building
8:30 – Midnight
Dresscode: Cocktail Attire
Music by DJ Matrixx
On-site Tasting provided by Campari Whiskey
NYC’s Causes:
I am A Kid That Gives
Wall Street Alpha Stocking Exchange
ATLANTA EVENT
Saturday, December 16, 2012
The W Hotel Altanta – Midtown
7PM
