Student Life

Man tricked at least 8 classes in ticket scam

The man made appearances in at least eight classes over two weeks and likely raked in hundreds of dollars before he was caught on Thursday.

By Lillian Chen | Feb 8 05:27 am ET

Bollinger talks transparency at fireside chat

About 50 undergraduates were chosen by lottery for the fireside chat, which Bollinger held at his house at 116th Street and Morningside Drive.

By Abby Abrams | Feb 8 05:13 am ET

Occupy CU holds alternative fireside chat

About 20 students attended the event, huddling around hot chocolate at 116th Street and Morningside Drive.

By Megan Kallstrom | Feb 8 05:03 am ET

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Feb 7 10:03 pm ET

Open housing likely to expand next year

A task force will recommend the expansion to a committee of deans this Friday, likely leading to open housing in all upperclassmen dorms.

By Ben Gittelson | Feb 6 03:28 am ET

More undergrads studying abroad in developing countries

Only 15 percent of students who went abroad 10 years ago studied in developing countries, but this number had risen to 26 percent by last year.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Feb 5 11:57 pm ET

Nobel Laureates celebrate Chabad’s 15 years

Honorees Erick Kendel and Richard Axel thanked the Orthodox Chabad for what they called its unorthodox inclusiveness.

By Ben Gittelson | Feb 3 03:34 am ET

Gilchrist says he would not accept CUCR invitation

Minuteman Project found Jim Gilchrist, although initially receptive to the idea of speaking again at Columbia, said Thursday he does not want to come.

By Yasmin Gagne | Feb 3 03:24 am ET

Impostor, selling nightclub tickets, scams undergrads in lecture

A man claiming to be with the Division of Student Affairs sold over $200 worth of tickets to undergrads in at least three different lectures this week. He has been barred from campus.

By Sammy Roth and Finn Vigeland | Feb 2 11:30 pm ET

Continuing Education student Samantha Kwek dies

Kwek died on Sunday evening, SCE Dean Kristine Billmyer wrote in an email to SCE students and faculty on Monday.

By Yasmin Gagne | Feb 1 04:36 am ET

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