For Columbia Alums: Learn a language this summer at Chazen
Chazen Institute
CBS alumni in digital media (like all alumni) can take advantage of inexpensive language classes at the Chazen Institute at the Business School. For those freelancing or just between jobs, this is a great way to build or refresh valuable language skills on the cheap. More information below…
[Also note: Columbia Business School alumni can audit classes for no charge at any time! The summer semester just started so act fast...]
What is the Chazen Language Program?
The program is a unique non-credit language program designed to enhance conversational fluency in a foreign language, with an emphasis on business terminology at the advanced levels. Chazen has partnered with professional language instructors from ABC Language Exchange, a flexible and experienced language school founded in New York that was selected by New York Magazine as “Best in New York” in 2004.
What Languages are Offered?
Traditionally, classes are offered in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Business English, French, Hindi, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. However, ANY language can be offered with a minimum of 4 registrants. Classes can be taught at all levels from beginner to advanced.
Who Can Participate in this Program?
The program is open to all Business School, SIPA and Columbia University students, faculty, staff, partners, spouses and alumni.
When Does Registration Begin?
Registration is available online from Monday, May 4 – Sunday, May 17. Payment of $299, plus a one-time program fee of $50, is due upon registration. Late registration begins Monday, May 18 at an additional cost of $50. During late registration, students can review tentative class schedules and join into already formed classes until they are full. For additional program information, please visit the Chazen Language Program website.
When Are Classes Held?
Classes are two hours each and are offered in the daytime and evening Tuesdays – Saturdays. Class meets once a week for 8 weeks. You may only attend the class in which you have been placed.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays OR Thursdays: 6 – 8 p.m.
Fridays OR Saturdays: 10 a.m. – noon, 1 – 3 p.m., 4 – 6 p.m. (4 – 6 p.m. Fridays only)
When Will Classes Start?
Classes will begin the week of May 26 and will finish by August 1. There are no classes from June 19 – 23 due to Business School exams or from June 30 – July 4 due to the Independence Day holiday.
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Columbia Venture Competition! Demos in Uris Hall March 11th
Not an MBA only organization, but an active university entrepreneurial community worth mentioning…
Teams who have completed an executive summary can participate. These summaries will be submitted for non-competitive feedback from alumni and other entrepreneurial experts. Teams will also feature a 5-minute presentation on their business idea/concept. A panel of experts will be on-hand to provide constructive feedback.
February Digital Media MBA Happy Hour Tuesday the 10th!
What: the Digital Media MBA Happy Hour
When: Tuesday February 10th at 6:30 pm!
Where: the Village Lantern at 167 Bleecker
We’re back at the Village Lantern (167 Bleecker Street) this month on Bleecker Street in the Village, and this time with special guests from the West Coast…. This month’s event is also an official part of Social Media Week NY – check the link for other great events!
Join your digital media colleagues for a drink and a snack and meet some new people! On Tuesday, February 10th from 6:30 to 9:30, join us and meet your peers working in interactive and digital media in a relaxed informal atmosphere. We’ll be in the back, and you enjoy 50 cent wings, $2 miniburgers, $3 Bud and Yeungling beers, and $5 Cosmos during the event.
This event is an ongoing effort to encourage networking and community among Columbia Business School’s Digital Media MBA alumni, as well as others in the field. Professor Jeremy Kagan of Columbia Business School (Internet Marketing, New Media Master Class) will host.
Current MBA/Recent Grad: A consulting project with an Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University
Special Thanks to Aparna Mukherjee for bringing this to our attention – contact her at AMukherjee06 (at) gsb.columbia.edu for more information….
Project: Identify revenue potential, branding opportunities and
audiences and distribution channels for high quality education
coverage produced by a non-profit enterprise.
Client: An Institute housed at Teachers College, Columbia University
that has been serving the professional development needs of
journalists specializing in education coverage since 1997.
How to apply: Individuals or teams are invited to apply. Applicants
(individual or group) should submit a one to two page proposal that
sketches the steps to be taken to complete the work. Applicants also
should submit a letter of no more than one page explaining their
interest. Applicants also will need to submit a resume(s) highlighting
relevant experience or knowledge. (See below). Please submit two
references, including one from the business school faculty.
The Issue:
The Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media is a privately
funded organization within Teachers College, Columbia University.
Since its founding in 1997 its purpose has been to promote “fair,
accurate and insightful coverage of education” by the nation’s
journalists. (more…)
