A Welcome Message from Laila Maher
Dean of Student and Alumni Affairs
Now more than ever it is crucial for artists to be supported as they pursue their craft. The life of an artist as well as that of a student involves much more than the classroom and the work itself, and this is where the Office of Student Affairs comes in. In addition to guiding new students through the process of transitioning to the School of the Arts, we plan the School-wide orientation, School of the Arts Convocation, and support student groups, events, and activities.
We also play a critical role in connecting School of the Arts students to the larger university and necessary services, and help students navigate many of the central offices including Health Services (which houses the Office of Disability Services, Insurance, Immunization, and Counseling and Psychological Services), Columbia Residential, Public Safety, University Life, the International Students and Scholars Office, and the Registrar's Office. Our office also helps to uphold many of the School and University-wide policies and we manage the School’s disciplinary procedures.
The Artists’ Resource Center, also part of our Office, maintains information on funding opportunities and career resources for students and alumni at the Columbia University School of the Arts, and provides consultations to students and alumni to help them look for professional development opportunities and more.
After graduation, the Office of Alumni Affairs provides more than 7000 alumni artists, creators, and leaders with opportunities to stay connected with the School of the Arts, the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA), and one another through alumni programming, benefits, a monthly newsletter, and collaborations with CAA Arts Access.
Our ultimate goal is to support our students and alums while they pursue their education as valued members of our dynamic community and as they navigate their time after graduation.
Student & Alumni News
The Life and Death of Espíritu Perdomo, a feature film project written & directed by alumnus Mauricio Leiva Cock '13 and produced by alumnus Ma
Film alumni have recently been awarded high television accolades.
Running out of Road is a narrative music short directed, shot, edited, co-written and co-produced by current student Cole Smith and co-written and
English-language translations of The Bacchae by Euripides, by Poet and classicist Aaron Poochigian '16,
Current fiction student Francisco González was named a Glimmer Train finalist for his short story, Increments of Dust
The upcoming directing thesis, Hadrian & Antinous tells the story about the journey of Antinous, a young man from Greece, who meets an
The Student Spotlight series aims to highlight the work of current MFA students, asking them to share thoughts on their practice by answering c
Caborca is a multilingual experimental theatre and film company founded by Artistic Director alumnus
Broadway News recently announced that Acting alumnus David Wilson Barnes '99 will join the cast of the p
Columbia University continues to have a strong presence at prestigious film festivals this year.