The Columbia Club of Atlanta seeks to create a true Columbia community here away from New York. The club's goal is to serve the interests of our local alumni as well as strengthen ties to Columbia. Become an active member of this community by joining the club. We offer cultural, educational, social and networking opportunities.
Highlights:
Lecture dinners with Columbia faculty
Annual Columbia Club of Atlanta membership directory
Outings to the Georgia Aquarium, High Museum, Carlos Museum, Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Symphony and walking tours
Wine tasting
Annual Mets-Braves game
Participation in Hands on Atlanta Day, a community service volunteer day
Monthly Columbia book club
Book Award program to recognize outstanding high school juniors
Hikes, happy hours, and IMAX and Martinis at the Fernbank with other Ivy clubs
Annual holiday party
Awarding of $500 scholarships to incoming Columbia freshmen
Dear fellow Columbian,
I write to ask for—and offer—support. As the unemployment rate in the United States rises, it is more important than ever for alumni to reach out to each other as part of the Columbia community.
You know firsthand the value of a Columbia education in the workplace. Our longstanding traditions of critical thinking, rigorous preparation, and self-sufficiency have created leaders in all fields. Now I encourage you to support and be supported by our community of excellence, over 285,000 strong.
First, I encourage you to use the Columbia Career Connections Web site. You can use this online tool to network with thousands of alumni in a Columbia-only environment, search for resumes, or mentor students. This tool can help you to widen your circle of contacts even when you’re not in the midst of a job search.
Second, be sure to visit your school career office to explore your school’s job board options and to learn about mentoring opportunities. Your expertise in your field is a valued resource; contact your school office to share trends, provide industry contacts, and help expand the number of positions available to Columbia students and alumni.
Third, you can post open positions and internships at your organization on LionSHARE, the Center for Career Education’s online job database, which is accessible to all Columbia students and alumni. You can also search this job board for postings relevant to you.
Thank you for staying connected to Columbia and to your classmates. We believe that there is strength in the collective talents of University alumni, and open communications can help us all benefit from that strength.
Best wishes,
Lee C. Bollinger President, Columbia University
The Columbia Club of Atlanta recently completed its ninth annual book award program sending out books to twenty-two area high schools in recognition of outstanding students in their junior year.We would like to sincerely thank our alumni sponsors, many who are continuing sponsors and some who are first time participants.More information about the book award, participating high schools, and sponsors is available here.
Will Payne, CC'96 Columbia College alumni Will Payne is an Emmy Award-winning producer and writer for film and TV. Read more...
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Quarterly Spotlight : Will Payne CC'96
Family:
Married to my gorgeous high school sweetheart, Kari. We have a son (Sam, 5-years-old) and a daughter (Claire, 18-months-old).
Hometown:
Heflin, Alabama (pop. 3,000)
Job:
Independent producer/writer for film and TV
LIFE IN THE BIG APPLE:
Where was your favorite spot in or around campus? I spent a great deal of time at Baker Field during football season as part of the varsity squad. Off-season would find me studying at the Film Division in Dodge Hall or hanging out at Cannon’s bar.
What did you like most about living in NYC? It goes without saying that New York, NY and Heflin, AL were on opposite ends of the spectrum in so many ways. That sheer difference was the simple appeal. I admired both towns, and always looked forward to traveling from one to the other.
What was your favorite class at Columbia and why? “Lab in Non-Fiction Filmmaking” with Dave Monahan. It marked the moment when film transitioned from mere interest to passion. It has remained my passion to this day.
LIFE IN THE ATL:
What brought you to Atlanta? Timing and proximity. The opportunities accompanying the Olympics here in ’96 fell right into place with my frantic need to get a job after graduation. Atlanta is a rather quick drive from the old home place and family found within.
Since graduating and moving on from Columbia, what has made you most proud? Caring for my children and watching them grow.
Where are you most likely to be found hanging out in Atlanta? The athletic fields of West Cobb. Yes, I’m a “soccer dad”. No, I never saw that coming.
How do you spend your free time (i.e. hobbies, volunteer work, etc.)? The little free time I can find is shared between yard work and playing bass in a garage band. I also volunteer for Habitat whenever possible.
