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
“Meet the Makers” is a profile series highlighting the experiences of current Film students and faculty members here at Columbia. I recently sat down with Chris Abeel, a second-year Creative Producing concentrate from New Jersey.
The Alumni Spotlight is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.
St. Nicks Alliance and Arts@Renaissance announced the first biennial survey of work by second-year MFA students and recent graduates from across the five boroughs, titled NEW WORK NEW YORK.
Cherien Dabis (‘04) is one of 20 accomplished female filmmakers from around the world who have been chosen to participate in the Fox Global Directors Initiative, a new multi-year program by the studio to develop the talents and networking pools of promising women directors.
The Alumni Spotlight is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.
Alum Chloe Lenihan '16 discusses their journey as an artist and creator.
Alumni Spotlights is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.
Alumni Spotlight is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.
The Alumni Spotlight is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.
The Alumni Spotlight is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.