Curious about life as a MechE major in SEAS? Ever wonder what you can do after graduation as an Applied Math major? Here's your chance to chat with faculty, alumni and graduating seniors from every department over a FREE dinner.

December 1 (Satow): Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Physics & Applied Math, Material Science

December 2 (Party Space): Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Earth and Environmental Engineering

December 3 (c555): Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

RSVP at www.cuengineering.com by Wednesday, 11/26. Limited seats are available.
Questions? Email got.fud@gmail.com

Date:
Monday, December 1, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location:
New York Public Library, Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway (at West 113th Street) New York City

Contact:
Arezou Raeisghasem, ar2393@columbia.edu

Event Description:
Speakers: Various

The Columbia University MA in Climate and Society presents "Breaking the Ice: Carbon, Climate, and Change, with four Columbia University graduate students in a facilitated workshop about understanding climate change. Find out how scientists know the story of Earth's climate. Also learn some skills for interpreting and discussing the science behind climate change. Open to the public.

Sponsors:
Earth Institute

Web Site:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/climatesociety/news.html

Date: Tuesday, December 2

Time: 7-9pm

Location: Earl Hall — Dodge Room

Praying with Lior an engrossing, wrenching and tender documentary introduces Lior Liebling, also called "the little rebbe." Lior has Down syndrome, and has spent his entire life praying with utter abandon. Is he a "spiritual genius" as many around him say? Or simply the vessel that contains everyone's unfulfilled wishes and expectations? Lior - whose name means "my light" - lost his mother at age six, and her words and spirit hover over the film. While everyone agrees Lior is closer to God, he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration, and an embarrassment, depending on which family member is speaking. As Lior approaches Bar Mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony different characters provides a window into life spent "praying with Lior."

Directed by Ilana Trachtman│Documentary│87-minutes

Group discussion following the screening. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to oucfilmseries@columbia.edu. For additional information, please contact 212.854.4194.

Date: Wednesday, December 3

Time: 7-9pm

Location: Choir Room - St. Paul's Chapel

The Office of the University Chaplain invites members of the Columbia community to explore how the HIV/AIDS epidemic has affected communities of faith--not only the external work faith communities have been committing themselves to but also the internal implication the epidemic has had on the way such communities have approached their faith. Dinner will be served. Please RSVP to commonmeal@columbia.edu.

On December 9, 2008, John Milton turns 400!

Come celebrate his birthday at a special event/study break hosted by the English department, featuring readings from Paradise Lost by faculty and students.

301 Philosophy Hall, Tuesday December 9, 4-6 PM All are welcome