Duff appoints Floyd as interim Provost of Columbia
After consultation with the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees and with the members of the Academic Tenure Committee and the Columbia Faculty Organization, Columbia’s President, John B. Duff has appointed Dr. Samuel Floyd interim Provost of Columbia.
“I did not anticipate the level of confusion among administration and faculty over separate individuals holding the title of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs,” said Duff in an administrative announcement on Monday.
Bert Gall shall continue to serve as Executive Vice President according to Duff. Efforts by the Chronicle to reach Duff, Floyd and Gall for comment were unsuccessful. -- James Boozer
Columbia graduate hits the big screen in “Light It Up”
Erica Hubbard, who graduated from Columbia last year, makes an appearance in the movie “Light It Up,” which stars Usher and Forest Whitaker.
The movie centers around a high school, where students demand an explanation for the sacking of teacher Judd Nelson. The protest turns into a standoff, when Forest Whitaker is shot and taken hostage.
Hubbard plays “Girl One,” and is the host of Channel 50’s “Up ‘N Running.” The program is one of only eight shows scoring a perfect rating for its educational content for children.
Watch what you do with that precious U-Pass
Do NOT insert your U-Pass into the dollar bill slot on buses. Always carry a valid school ID when using the U-Pass. The U-Pass should not be sold or shared, as this will result in confiscation and maybe arrest. These are some of the things the CTA would like to let students know.
If you lose your U-Pass, go to the police and complete a lost/stolen report. You must then bring the report, your school ID and $25 (cash, credit card or money order) to the CTA headquarters at Merchandise Mart, room 705.
The replacement pass will be issued within five business days, but the CTA will only replace U-Passes once a year for each student.
If you have any questions, please call the U-Pass hotline at 312-664-7200, extension 3051, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Black Student Union encourages economic awareness
The Black Student Union of Columbia hosted guest speaker Columbia Economics Professor Arvis Averette at its Nov. 4 meeting.
During his address, Averette stressed the importance of economic awareness and activism. “If you don’t have your economic destiny, then someone is going to own you,” Averette said.
Averette’s message reflected the BSUC’s commitment to self-empowerment. BSUC is an activist organization that believes students should pursue a strong role at Columbia.
The group was founded to address student concerns about campus life, the financial aid process and student representation. The BSUC seeks to raise both campus communications and student involvement in campus affairs.
“We want students to establish connections and network with others,” said BSUC President Keith Purvis. “When one student approaches the faculty it is a comlaint, but a group of students constitutes a concern.”
BSUC Vice-President Sarah Barr said that the BSUC encourages all students to seek out information about their own economics, as advocated by Professor Averette. “We want to provide students with information about scholarship opportunities, the financial aid process and establish a dialogue about college survival,” Barr said.
The BSUC is planning several key events in the upcoming weeks. A black student film festival, which will feature the work of Columbia students, will be held on Dec. 2. The group is also hosting a political symposium on Dec.15 to discuss issues relating to the black community.
The BSUC meets weekly in the Student Life Center, room 311 in the 623 S. Wabash Building on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. ---Drew Adamek
Community Service Day
Community Service Day takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 16 in the Hokin Annex. A range of community organizations will have tables on display, giving information and advice. It takes place between 11am and 2pm. |
