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J-Schoolers,

The Center for the Study of Democracy, Toleration, and Religion and the United Nations Alliance for Civilizations Cordially Invites You to:

Workshops on Religion and Human Rights Pragmatism: Strategies for promoting rights through dialogue across religions and cultures

When: Thursday, November 10th, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. & Friday, November 11th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Lindsay Rogers Room, 707 International Affairs Building, Columbia University

The Center for Democracy, Toleration and Religion at Columbia University cordially invites you to the second conference in the series on Religion and Human Rights Pragmatism. This workshop, on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, will focus on strategies for promoting rights through persuasion and dialogue across cultural and religious divides. Presenters include representatives from the Open Society Institute, Human Rights Watch, and International Crisis Group as well as London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern, the University of Massachusetts, NYU and Berkeley.

This workshop examines the process of articulating a pragmatic tactical position in fostering a discourse of human rights by asking: How assertive or confrontational should persuasive tactics be? Is it best to be open about real differences or avoid calling attention to them? Is it useful to look for least-common-denominator common ground, or is it better to have exploratory conversations where both sides grapple with issues and both are open to change? Or should all of these issues be kept tacit, so that norms change happens gradually, by insinuation and through practice? How do persuasive tactics need to be tailored to different target groups? How does dialogue within cultural or religious groups affect dialogue about rights between groups?

Presenters include: Lila Abu Lughod (Columbia), Thomas Kellogg (The Open Society Institute), Naz Modirzadeh (Harvard), Dorothy Q. Thomas, Ron Hassner (University of California-
Berkeley), Elizabeth Hurd (Northwestern), Daniel Philpott (University of Notre Dame), Stephen Hopgood (London- SOAS), Leslie Vinjamuri (London-SOAS), Sarah Leah Whitson (Human Rights
Watch), Liesl Gerntholtz (Human Rights Watch), Sally Merry (NYU) and Charli Carpenter (UMass-Amherst).

Dear J-Schoolers,

You have been invited to a panel hosted by the Newswomen Club of New York: Citizen Journalism.

From covering Hurricane Irene to an impromptu striptease on the L train, “citizen journalists” are documenting their everyday experiences. But is it journalism? If not, what is it? Join the Newswomen’s Club of New York for a lively discussion with Anjali Mullany, social media manager at the New York Daily News, Paolo Mastrangelo, curator of NYC the Blog, and freelance journalist Mayhill Fowler. Moderated by Latrice Davis, chairwoman of the club’s social media and newsroom technology committee.

When: December 1, 2011, 7-9 p.m.

Where: The NYC Seminar and Conference Center, 71 West 23rd St., btw 5th & 6th

How much: $5 club members; $15 nonmembers; $10 students

RSVP: visit www.newswomensclubnewyork.com/panels

— Paolo Mastrangelo is the founder and curator of NYC The Blog, which attracted 50,000 weekly page views at its peak. Its original content was frequently cited by major media outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, Gawker, The Huffington Post, The London Telegraph, and numerous TV outlets. Currently on hiatus from blogging, he remains active on Twitter, where he reports on daily life in the city. Prior to creating NYC The Blog, Mastrangelo co-hosted a weekly radio show on community affairs in Northampton, Mass., where he also wrote a monthly column on politics, arts, and current affairs for a local alternative newspaper.

— Mayhill Fowler is a freelance journalist whose previous career was being a stay-at-home mother to two now-adult daughters. She is the author of Notes From a Clueless Journalist: Media, Bias, and the Great Election of 2008, which detailed her experience covering the aforementioned presidential campaign for the Huffington Post. Fowler, who holds degrees from Vassar College and the University of California at Berkeley, served as a Knight Journalism Fellow at the University of Maryland.

— Anjali Mullany is the social media manager at the New York Daily News. She received her master’s degree in journalism from New York University.

— Latrice Davis is a freelance multimedia journalist and had been an online editor at the Associated Press from 2000 to 2007. She has a bachelor’s degree in communication from New York University.

Come meet Joumana Haddad “the Oprah of Lebanon”.

TODAY, Thursday, October 19th @ 6 p.m.
Columbia University Book Store
2292 B’way, NYC

She will host a reading & signing of her new book “I Killed Scheherazade: Confessions of an Angry Arab Women”.

Read Nina Burleigh’s story covering her for tmagazine here: http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/21/sex-and-the-souk/

Come meet Lisa Goldman, co-founder and writer, +972,

Date: Friday, October 21st, 2011
Time: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Room 801, Journalism

+972, an independent, progressive digital magazine that covers Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) with grassroots reporting, commentary and analysis. The site was launched in August 2010 and has since grown from a group of six contributors to a community of 20, including two reporters who are based in Ramallah. Articles published by +972 are regularly quoted and cited by major media outlets - eg, the Guardian, Foreign Policy, New York Times. The site is owned jointly by its contributors.

Goldman Bio: http://972mag.com/author/lisa/
Site Link: http://972mag.com/

Light snacks will be served.

American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) Next Talks

Featuring: Esquire’s editor-in-chief, David Granger

When: Tuesday, October 25th 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Where: The Professor’s Loft - 219 Second Ave, NYC

Interested in advancing your career? Learning more about magazines from
industry leaders? Meeting new people at a 2-hour open bar? ASME Next,
the junior-editor membership of ASME, hosts a monthly a series of open
bar nights. The events are open to junior-level magazine and web
editors, journalists and anyone interested in learning more about the
magazine industry. Each talk features a top editor in the industry and
covers a variety of topics.

Please register for the event you’d like by clicking
http://www.magazine.org/asme/asme_next/Talks.aspx. Admission for ASME Next
members is $10; admission for non-members is $20. Payment can be made at
the door, but space is not guaranteed. To secure your spot at the event,
please register.

Dear Public Safety Friends,

Please see the latest issue of Public Safety’s Crime Prevention News October - November 2011. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/publicsafety/CPNewsCurrent.pdf

In this edition:

* Smart phone APPs for getting around NYC by subway and bus.
* New Morningside evening shuttle bus.
* Theft of Unattended Property Number ONE reported crime on campus.
* New smart Phone APPS that can help the Police locate your lost / stolen phone.

Crime Prevention News can also be viewed on the CU Public Safety website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/publicsafety

Thank you,

Ricardo Morales
Columbia University
Department of Public Safety
Manager Crime Prevention Programs
Crime Prevention Specialist
212-854-8513
www.columbia.edu/cu/publicsafety
Pride-Professionalism-Service

Dear JSchool Community,

A reminder that CUIT has implemented a secure variant of its wireless
network here on campus.

Should I use the new secure network?
I strongly recommend it. While CU’s open network “Columbia University” is
managed the secure variant “Columbia U Secure” adds protection to ensure
your browsing sessions and data are as secure as possible.

CUIT Announcement:
http://www.columbia.edu/cuit/newsletter/general/wirelessnetwork.html

The new network adds increased security for data and email for all
Morningside students, faculty and staff. It provides encryption for all
online interactions that are not otherwise encrypted.

Currently, only those transactions that are protected by other means of SSL
authentication, such as SSOL or PAC logins, are encrypted. Columbia U Secure
wireless means that all data, including that which is currently not
encrypted, will be sent over a secure connection to the wireless access
point. This means any general web browsing (HTTP), instant messaging or
similar messages sent via the authenticated network will be protected
against potential wireless eavesdroppers. The Columbia U Secure network also
eliminates the need to use the VPN while on campus in order to access
Columbia administrative resources.

To use the new network:

· Visit the Wireless Client Configuration Site to download the
configuration client (http://www.columbia.edu/acis/software/xpc/)
· Follow the step-by-step instructions in the configuration wizard

· From campus wireless access points, you will now be able to log
in to Columbia U Secure.
· Following operating systems and/or devices are supported:
o Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista and 7)
o Mac OSX (Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard)
o Ubuntu Linux (9.04, 9.10, 10.04, 10.10)
o Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad)

Campus visitors will still be able to access the current un-authenticated
Columbia University wireless network.

Please direct all questions to CUIT in regards to their secure network by
means of their direct help line: 212.854.1919 or via email:
askcuit@columbia.edu.

You are invited to attend the Kenneth Cole Community Engagement Forum at Columbia University

Friday, October 28th

The Forum is the culminating event of the Kenneth Cole Community Engagement Program, a exciting initiative which serves to inspire and empower the next generation of community leaders. The theme, “The Power of Community Engagement: Impact, Innovation and the Individual” expresses the goal to discuss important social issues of today by highlighting innovative approaches to solutions and the ways in which individuals can have an impact on their communities.

Tickets are required and are free of charge and available NOW at the Miller Theatre Box Office and On-line

9:30am - Keynote Address: Geoffrey Canada, Harlem Children’s Zone

10:45am - Panel 1: “Creating a Sustainable Community: Ensuring Access to Healthy Food” Moderator: Claire Shipman CC’86 (ABC News)
Panelists: Kubi Ackerman (Urban Design Lab at the Earth Institute), Michael Hurwitz (Greenmarket), and Abby Youngblood (Just Food)

1:30pm - Panel 2: “Advocating for a Just Community: Creating New Pathways to Justice”
Moderator: Chris Cuomo (ABC News)
Panelists: Ben Jealous CC’94 (NAACP), Angel Rodriguez (Andrew Glover Youth Program), and Professor Carla Shedd (Sociology and African American Studies)

3:30pm - Panel 3: “Creating a Global Community: Social Media and Social Change”
Moderator: Professor Sree Sreenivasan (School of Journalism)
Panelists: Mark Belinsky (Digital Democracy), Beka Economopoulos (Fission Strategy), and Professor Ted Perlmutter (School of Continuing Education).

M.S. MASTER’S PROJECTS: Small stipends for reporting expenses

The Dean’s Office is pleased to offer a limited number of small stipends for M.S. Master’s Projects. * Please note that M.A. students have received a separate memo about funding for theses.

These grants of up to $250 per project (individually for print, print/broadcast hybird or radio projects; in teams for digital media and documentary) are for a limited number of projects.

Stipends are awarded for verifiable reporting expenses such as research trips in the Tri-state area, and, an occasional trip to, say, Washington, D.C. (remember, your primary reportage is supposed to be near the NYC area). These are not cash advances or reimbursements. These are stipends (which may be taxable) are given to students whose reporting needs warrant the support in the eyes of the Dean of Students Office.
Students will be required to submit receipts as proof of spending… Stipends will be awarded via student financial accounts.

If an approved grantee ends up not using as much was originally approved, he/she will be awarded a stipend in accord with actual expenses.

Here is the timeline for the process:

• November 15: M.S. Master’s Project grants application opens
• December 16: M.S. Master’s Project grants application closes
• January 18: Students are notified via e-mail if they were approved
• January 18: Approved students may begin submitting their receipts via the
  online link
• May 1: Last day to submit receipts for stipends

PLEASE NOTE: Right now are unable to consider any projects other than those due in Spring 2012 semester (we will open up the process again for summer projects).

Master’s Project Funding Request Form

At Alice! we acknowledge the stresses and pressures associated with this busy time in the semester. One of the most healthful ways to help positively cope with midterms and other pressures is to ensure that you maintain healthy sleep habits.
Sleep has many positive effects on health and well-being, but many college students report getting insufficient sleep each night. It’s necessary to develop good sleep habits in order to stay healthy and help your body and mind rest and recharge.

Sleep:
· Promotes memory consolidation of what you study
· Effects processing speed so that you can learn faster
· Makes you feel refreshed and ready for work or exams
· Boosts immune health
· Helps maintain energy balance
· Promotes positive coping with stress
· Improves athletic performance by enhancing motor skills
· May help you to pay attention in class
· Is a cheap, easy way to look and feel better!

Did you know that Alice! has a website dedicated to sleep? The A!sleep website provides you with the opportunity to take a free on-line sleep assessment which offers both tips on healthy sleep habits and instant personalized feedback on your sleep behaviors.

The website includes:

· a sleep diary to assist you in managing your sleep routines or identifying daily activities that may be impacting your sleep,
· a series of ZzzCards, electronic postcards with various tips on how to maintain healthy sleep behavior,
· general sleep information, and
· on and off campus resources.

Sweet dreams,

Alice!

Do You Procrastinate? What Can You Do About It?

This hands-on, sequential 4-session* workshop will:

1. Address procrastination and time management difficulties which affect your studies and your life

2. Enable you to pinpoint the problem and address its’ solutions

When? Mondays, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 & 11/28/11
What time? 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where? Counseling & Psychological Services’ Conference Room, Alfred Lerner Hall, 8th Floor

To reserve a spot or for more information, please e-mail:
Dr. Yaniv Phillips at py2120@columbia.edu.

*Students must attend the first meeting and are expected to attend all 4 meetings

Dear Students:

Flu season is quickly approaching and it is time to get your annual flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommend receiving a seasonal flu shot as the best way to protect yourself, family, friends, and colleagues from the flu.
We invite students, faculty, and staff on the Morningside campus to receive a FREE seasonal flu shot.

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Alfred Lerner Hall, Broadway Room

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Alfred Lerner Hall, Broadway Room

**Please remember to bring your Columbia ID.

If you are unable to attend these events, please visit one of our other flu fairs this fall. You can also receive your free flu shot by scheduling an appointment with Medical Services during clinical hours. For more information about upcoming flu fairs or how to schedule a flu shot appointment with Medical Services, visit www.health.columbia.edu/flu.

The locations of all of the flu fairs are wheelchair accessible. If you require sign-language interpreting services to communicate with our health care providers, please contact Disability Services (disability@columbia.edu). If you require large print or electronic information, please contact dc60@columbia.edu or (212) 854-7390.
The flu shot is safe and effective. An annual single flu shot protects people from different flu viruses, including the H1N1 virus and two other common flu viruses.
Questions about the flu shot? Please contact Columbia Health at (212) 854-2284.

Sincerely,

Columbia Health