The Daily Plan-it / Dean of Students Blog, Columbia J-school

Dear J-School Students:

Please note that due to floor repairs at the 107 entrance corridor, we will be removing the lockers in that area, specifically lockers numbers ranging from 6113-6154. These are the larger lockers of the several models in the 100 hallway, located at the West end. Signs have been posted on the locker groups that will be removed early next week.

If you were officially assigned a locker in this group, please see Building Coordinator Derek Gano in Room 104, the mail room, for a reassignment if you would like a new locker space elsewhere. If you are unofficially occupying a locker in this area, please act now to remove your things. Contents left in the lockers by midweek next will be bagged and tagged, and may be picked up in 104.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we regret any inconvenience that this may cause you. But please know that we have abundant alternative locations for reassignment. And please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Best,

Scott Osborn

Building Manager

Columbia University

Graduate School of Journalism

(212) 854-3596

(917) 733-7257 Cell

(212) 854-0320 Fax

From: Larry Fried, Asst. Dean for Technology

Dear Students,

Please make note of the following technology items as we approach the end of the academic year:

Equipment and Fines:

All checked out equipment should be returned no later than May 15th.

Equipment fines must by paid by May 16th or you may have a hold placed
on your diploma. If you wish to dispute a fine, please email Craig at
ch2314[at]columbia.edu.
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FROM JOE HOWELL, BUILDING MANAGER: The Journalism School’s Building and Operations team is conducting a survey. Paper copies have been distributed to all of your student mailboxes. You are encouraged to take the time to complete it as it will assist us in providing better services.

Questions to building@jrn.columbia.edu

From Lane Johnson, J2004, photo[at]laglj.com.

Hi, howdy and what’s up. My name is Lane Johnson. I’m a recent alumnus –
’04 – of the school and more recently a photo adjunct. I’m writing because I would like to photograph you reporting. No, it’s not an incestuous news story
but rather a promotional endeavor for the school; the administration would
like to present a more visual image (read hip) of the school to prospective
students. My present charge is to photograph you – working, reporting,
interviewing. The images need to be self-contained and, well, cool. I’m
looking for lots of color and commotion—cops, fires, any wacky spot news,
festivals, big demonstrations, prominent faces, the whole gamut really. If
you’re reporting a story that lends itself to this project (or just want the
attention) please call me: 917.327.2722. You can email as well,
photo@laglj.com, but I think phone calls will move the project along quicker.

I’m setting aside Thursdays-Sundays until semester’s end to work on this and
am even hoping to begin tomorrow, Friday. The weeks will slip by I’m sure,
especially with the holiday next week, so please call me asap with ideas. I’m
open to all queries. I’m hoping to capture both broadcast and non, and while
the administration suggested I focus on RW1 I’m looking forward to hearing
about any and all stories where you’re out and about rocking in the field. But
call too if you’re interviewing a famous face (or at least has a prominent look
– politicians, doctors). Just call. Thanks.

The images will be used in the sundry promotional publications the school
puts out.

Sincerely,
Lane Johnson, photographer
http://www.laglj.com
917.327.2722