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Dec 7, 2022 In the media Best Art of 2022 An exhibition from Art Properties, "What is the Use of Buddhist Art?," which was on view at the Wallach Art Gallery from December 2021 through March 2022, was named one of the top exhibitions of 2022 by The New York Times. Nov 15, 2022 In the media, Video Columbia Student Homophile League: The Nation’s First Gay Student Organization A video from the Columbia Daily Spectator features conversations with the founders of the Student Homophile League, the first gay student organization in the United States, and showcases materials from the University Archives. Sep 30, 2022 In the media Columbia Libraries Celebrates the Life of Freddy Claudio The Libraries celebrates the life of Freddy Claudio, a longtime supervisor and close friend to many in the Columbia community who passed away in July and is remembered by colleagues for his kindness and generosity of spirit. Sep 22, 2022 In the media Forward | What's a Christian Unicorn... "What’s a Christian unicorn like that doing in a Jewish marriage contract like this?" Forward details a new exhibit from the Libraries and Jewish Theological Seminary that offers insights into Jewish art and practices. Sep 7, 2022 In the media The Carl Sagan Medal, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant, and a Fulbright First for Columbia Nursing Columbia News profiles faculty, staff, and students who recently received awards, including Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier and University Librarian Emeritus Jim Neal. Aug 15, 2022 In the media A Walking Tour of Sculptures On and Around Columbia's Morningside Campus A walking tour of sculptures at Columbia: From Low Library to Baker Athletics Complex, here's an introduction to sculptures that you can find on the Morningside Heights campus, with insights from Curator of Art Properties Roberto C. Ferrari. Aug 9, 2022 In the media A Library Guide Fit For New and Returning Students Alike Bwog explores library buildings, resources, and services at Columbia, including CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog, in a guide "fit for new and returning students alike." Jul 12, 2022 In the media Michelle Margolis: What Do Librarians Do? Librarian for Jewish Studies Michelle Margolis shares "the role of a librarian and the hidden world of Judaica and rare books" on an episode of the Show & Tale series from the 18forty Podcast. Jun 30, 2022 In the media Mother Radicals Podcast Curator Thai Jones served as Historical Consultant for a ten-part podcast, "Mother Country Radicals," that reexamines the interconnected histories of white and Black militants in the 1960s. Jun 24, 2022 In the media Interview with Archivist Katia Davydenko about the Ukraine Exhibit at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library Archivist Katia Davydenko mounts an exhibit in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library to contextualize the ongoing war in her native Ukraine and educate the Columbia community about the history surrounding the crisis. Jun 16, 2022 In the media A Look at How Salo Baron Transformed Jewish Studies in America A new book, edited by Professor Rebecca Kobrin (above), examines multifaceted, pioneering Jewish scholar, Salo Baron, whose contributions to Columbia established one of the most diverse and important Judaica collections in the United States. Jun 13, 2022 In the media Uncle Tom's Cabin (with Moacir P. de Sá Pereira): Dark & Stormy Nights Podcast Research Data Librarian Moacir P. de Sá Pereira appears on Dark & Stormy Nights, a podcast that discusses the first page - and only the first page! - of various novels, including Uncle Tom's Cabin, featured here. May 16, 2022 In the media Butler Library in 9,000 Legos "Some people took up jigsaw puzzles during the pandemic... John Davisson, ’08CC, an attorney in Washington, DC, turned to Legos" to construct a 9,000-piece replica of Butler Library, as seen in Columbia Magazine. Apr 27, 2022 In the media An Heir, a $25 Million Giveaway and 30,000 Unopened Letters "An Heir, a $25 Million Giveaway, and 30,000 Unanswered Letters": Letters to heir Michael James Brody Jr., now held by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, are "a time capsule of the setting of the Age of Aquarius." Apr 18, 2022 In the media Introducing Overdue Conversations: Season 2 Season two of "Overdue Conversations," a podcast from curators in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, premieres with an ongoing discussion of how archives inform dialogues about history, literature, and politics. Apr 13, 2022 In the media 6 Fascinating Finds from Columbia’s Archives Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier shares with Columbia Magazine six of her favorite pieces from the collections that she stewards, including the papers of iconic dancer Arthur Mitchell. Mar 31, 2022 In the media An American Correspondent... Artwork from cartoonist Manuel Rosenberg, whose papers are held by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, was featured in an article in the Independent by the illustrator's great-niece about his travels in post-revolutionary Russia. Mar 16, 2022 In the media Histories of Travel Segregation and Chinese Migration Win Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that scholars Mia Bay and Mae Ngai win the 2022 Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history. Feb 5, 2022 In the media ‘He Never Stopped Ripping Things Up’: Inside Trump’s Relentless Document Destruction Habits The Washington Post consults Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier to discuss President Donald Trump's frequent destruction of articles, briefings, schedules, and other documents. Dec 13, 2021 In the media Discovering Dr. Wu Jada Yuan reflects on the legacy of her grandmother, groundbreaking nuclear physicist and the first Michael I. Pupin Professor of Physics at Columbia, Chien-Shiung Wu, in an essay for the Washington Post, featuring photos from the University Archives. Dec 3, 2021 In the media Your Concise New York Art Guide for December 2021 Hyperallergic profiles three simultaneous exhibitions in the Wallach Art Gallery that feature 150 rarely-seen cultural heritage objects and works of art from the Libraries' Art Properties. Nov 5, 2021 In the media Lend Me Your Ears: An Exploration of Sound Art Bwog reports on an installation in the Music & Arts Library, curated by students in the Sound Art MFA program in the School of the Arts, that presents variations of sound art, an art form that uses sound as its primary medium. Nov 1, 2021 In the media Courtney Chartier is the New Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier, announced as the new director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library in July 2021, holds a background as an archivist, which enables her to see the full scope of the stewardship of rare collections. « 1 2 3 4 »
2022: Year in Pictures In 2022, Columbia came roaring back and ready for action, with a resurgence of campus activities and events. Take a visual journey with Columbia News over the past year for a glimpse of the big and small moments that made Columbia a great place to be.
Best Art of 2022 An exhibition from Art Properties, "What is the Use of Buddhist Art?," which was on view at the Wallach Art Gallery from December 2021 through March 2022, was named one of the top exhibitions of 2022 by The New York Times.
Columbia Student Homophile League: The Nation’s First Gay Student Organization A video from the Columbia Daily Spectator features conversations with the founders of the Student Homophile League, the first gay student organization in the United States, and showcases materials from the University Archives.
Columbia Libraries Celebrates the Life of Freddy Claudio The Libraries celebrates the life of Freddy Claudio, a longtime supervisor and close friend to many in the Columbia community who passed away in July and is remembered by colleagues for his kindness and generosity of spirit.
Forward | What's a Christian Unicorn... "What’s a Christian unicorn like that doing in a Jewish marriage contract like this?" Forward details a new exhibit from the Libraries and Jewish Theological Seminary that offers insights into Jewish art and practices.
The Carl Sagan Medal, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant, and a Fulbright First for Columbia Nursing Columbia News profiles faculty, staff, and students who recently received awards, including Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier and University Librarian Emeritus Jim Neal.
A Walking Tour of Sculptures On and Around Columbia's Morningside Campus A walking tour of sculptures at Columbia: From Low Library to Baker Athletics Complex, here's an introduction to sculptures that you can find on the Morningside Heights campus, with insights from Curator of Art Properties Roberto C. Ferrari.
A Library Guide Fit For New and Returning Students Alike Bwog explores library buildings, resources, and services at Columbia, including CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog, in a guide "fit for new and returning students alike."
Michelle Margolis: What Do Librarians Do? Librarian for Jewish Studies Michelle Margolis shares "the role of a librarian and the hidden world of Judaica and rare books" on an episode of the Show & Tale series from the 18forty Podcast.
Mother Radicals Podcast Curator Thai Jones served as Historical Consultant for a ten-part podcast, "Mother Country Radicals," that reexamines the interconnected histories of white and Black militants in the 1960s.
Interview with Archivist Katia Davydenko about the Ukraine Exhibit at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library Archivist Katia Davydenko mounts an exhibit in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library to contextualize the ongoing war in her native Ukraine and educate the Columbia community about the history surrounding the crisis.
A Look at How Salo Baron Transformed Jewish Studies in America A new book, edited by Professor Rebecca Kobrin (above), examines multifaceted, pioneering Jewish scholar, Salo Baron, whose contributions to Columbia established one of the most diverse and important Judaica collections in the United States.
Uncle Tom's Cabin (with Moacir P. de Sá Pereira): Dark & Stormy Nights Podcast Research Data Librarian Moacir P. de Sá Pereira appears on Dark & Stormy Nights, a podcast that discusses the first page - and only the first page! - of various novels, including Uncle Tom's Cabin, featured here.
Butler Library in 9,000 Legos "Some people took up jigsaw puzzles during the pandemic... John Davisson, ’08CC, an attorney in Washington, DC, turned to Legos" to construct a 9,000-piece replica of Butler Library, as seen in Columbia Magazine.
An Heir, a $25 Million Giveaway and 30,000 Unopened Letters "An Heir, a $25 Million Giveaway, and 30,000 Unanswered Letters": Letters to heir Michael James Brody Jr., now held by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, are "a time capsule of the setting of the Age of Aquarius."
Introducing Overdue Conversations: Season 2 Season two of "Overdue Conversations," a podcast from curators in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, premieres with an ongoing discussion of how archives inform dialogues about history, literature, and politics.
6 Fascinating Finds from Columbia’s Archives Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier shares with Columbia Magazine six of her favorite pieces from the collections that she stewards, including the papers of iconic dancer Arthur Mitchell.
An American Correspondent... Artwork from cartoonist Manuel Rosenberg, whose papers are held by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, was featured in an article in the Independent by the illustrator's great-niece about his travels in post-revolutionary Russia.
Histories of Travel Segregation and Chinese Migration Win Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that scholars Mia Bay and Mae Ngai win the 2022 Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history.
‘He Never Stopped Ripping Things Up’: Inside Trump’s Relentless Document Destruction Habits The Washington Post consults Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier to discuss President Donald Trump's frequent destruction of articles, briefings, schedules, and other documents.
Discovering Dr. Wu Jada Yuan reflects on the legacy of her grandmother, groundbreaking nuclear physicist and the first Michael I. Pupin Professor of Physics at Columbia, Chien-Shiung Wu, in an essay for the Washington Post, featuring photos from the University Archives.
Your Concise New York Art Guide for December 2021 Hyperallergic profiles three simultaneous exhibitions in the Wallach Art Gallery that feature 150 rarely-seen cultural heritage objects and works of art from the Libraries' Art Properties.
Lend Me Your Ears: An Exploration of Sound Art Bwog reports on an installation in the Music & Arts Library, curated by students in the Sound Art MFA program in the School of the Arts, that presents variations of sound art, an art form that uses sound as its primary medium.
Courtney Chartier is the New Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier, announced as the new director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library in July 2021, holds a background as an archivist, which enables her to see the full scope of the stewardship of rare collections.
