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At Columbia College Class Day, Harper's publisher analyzes texts

Rick MacArthur, CC ’78, discussed Karl Marx and other texts, while more than 1,000 CC seniors celebrated their graduation and looked back on their time at Columbia.

Senior profile: Vincent Nguyen, GS

After being homeless and living with a friend’s family for several months in order to finish high school, Nguyen won a scholarship to the Collin College, where he earned an associate degree before coming to Columbia.

At town hall, students debate role of Columbia College dean

About 20 students attended the town hall, several of whom expressed concern about the speed at which the search committee is moving.

Bollinger talks affirmative action, New York University at fireside chat

Bollinger spoke at length about his personal history with affirmative action litigation and took questions on a potential conflict with New York University over St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital.

Avoiding strike, clerical workers’ union reaches deal with Columbia

The new contract avoids deductions on health benefits, standardizes wage increases, and pays for child care and education.

Local 2110, Columbia reach tentative contract agreement

Although details of the deal are not yet public, the approximately 700 union members will discuss and vote on the deal on Thursday.

Barnard Greek Games bring together students, alums

The Greek Games of today look very different from alumnae's memory of them, but organizers still believe they foster a connection among students, one of the event's original intentions.

In wake of death, panel reignites Manhattanville debate

“Columbia is not a business, it’s an institution, and just because we are involved with it does not mean we have to be silent,” said one senior.

Teachers College hosts TEDx conference

The full-day event, which drew nearly 300 attendees, was organized by 10 Teachers College students and licensed by the TED conference series.

Union, CU work on contract in advance of potential strike

United Auto Workers Local 2110, which represents University clerical employees, is negotiating with the University over health benefits and pensions, and a strike is a possibility.