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
Four Alumni premiered work at the Tribeca Film Festival this year.
Alumna Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play got three nominations.
Cannes is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, a week in the French Riviera celebrating great filmmakers. This year, several Alumni and one Faculty Member will showcase their work.
A group of Alumni are collaborating on Re-Reading Oppression: 3 one-act plays, a mini festival, which takes place next Monday, April 30th at 5:30pm at The Martin E. Segal Center. The evening consists of three readings of one act plays that address oppression, discrimination, and abuse portrayed by three significant playwrights from the U.S., England and Egypt, in the second half of the last century. All the plays are directed by graduates from the Directing Concentracion.
Under the artistic direction of Alumnus Tony Speciale '08, Abingdon Theatre Company will produce two New York premieres this season
Alumna Christina Choe '12 has been selected for one of the most prestigious programs supporting second feature films: The FilmTwo Intensive.
The Alumni Spotlight is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lucie Brock-Broido.
Zach Marlin 19 is a New York-based dramaturg and writer. Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Zach received his B.A. in Theater Arts and History from Brandeis University.
Meet the Makers is an ongoing interview series highlighting current Columbia University School of the Arts Film Program students and faculty.
Alumnus Darko Tresnjak '98 will kick off The Metropolitan Opera’s 2018–2019 season with Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila.