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
Season two of the dark comedy Dickinson features Acting alumni Joey Odom ’19 and Manuela Sosa ’19.
Interstate Highway System, a poem by alumnus Adam O.
Wild Pets, a debut novel by alumna Amber Medland '15, will be released on July 1, 2021 by Faber & Faber.
The Playwright’s Room s a series featuring the newest cohort of Columbia Playwriting students.
Outfest launched its annual Outfest Screenwriting Lab and selected The Wedding Date, a play by alumna Kea Trevett ’16 and Cody Stickels.
Stars Behind The Stars is a bi-weekly series featuring theatre makers behind the scenes.
Uncovering the Heritage Silhouette is a bi-weekly series diving into how tradition influences the creation of art.
Film alumnus Gregory Kershaw ’11, Associate Professor and Chair of the Creative Producing Concentration Maureen A.
On A Global Scale is a bi-weekly series about international co-productions by Columbia filmmakers.
One of Columbia’s most accomplished filmmakers and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Studios, alumna Jennifer Lee ’05, will executive produce E
Beginning, the debut feature by writer and director Déa Kulumbegashvili '18 and producer Ilan Amouyal '17, is set to debut exclusively on MUBI star