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 is now conducting its tenth annual book award program book award program sending out books to a variety of 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. If you wish to become a sponsor fill out the book award sponsor form. More information about last year's book awards, participating high schools, and sponsors is available here.
John H. McHenry, CC'88 Arch'92
New York City native, John now lives and works on economic development in Gwinnett County. Read more...
Do you know someone who would make a great Member Spotlight? Email your nomination to lea10@columbia.edu.
Quarterly Spotlight : John H. McHenry CC'88 Arch'92
Family:
Wife Sharyn and three kids - Isabel, Charlie and Luke.
Hometown:
New York City
Job:
Economic Development in Gwinnett County
LIFE IN THE BIG APPLE:
Where was your favorite spot in or around campus?
The Steps, Mama Joys, Cannons, the West End.
What did you like most about living in NYC?
The people, everyone's so engaged and fired up. And the buildings, the streets, the bridges - somehow it all works seamlessly - most of the time! And the restaurants, the Mets, the movie theaters, the neighborhoods, when it snows, Central Park...
What was your favorite class at Columbia and why?
History of Architecture - great professor and then you walk out the door and check out the imprssive McKim Mead & White buildings on campus.
LIFE IN THE ATL:
What brought you to Atlanta?
In 2003 I accepted a position in Gainesville, GA working for a newly formed transportation funding agency. I left this post in 2007 and I am now working in Gwinnett County as the Program Director for a group of commercial businesses that fund improvements including increased security, more sidewalks, landscaping, increased code enforcement, redevelopment plans, plans for a light rail line. Think Grand Central Partnership in NYC but in an area making the transition from suburban to urban.
Since graduating and moving on from Columbia, what has made you most proud?
My family, they are the best and keep me on my toes.
Where are you most likely to be found hanging out in Atlanta?
Suwanee Town Center Park, Downtown Norcross, Taqueria Del Sol, Cathedral of Christ the King, Piedmont Park.
How do you spend your free time (i.e. hobbies, volunteer work, etc.)?
Hanging out with my family, watching Sponge Bob Square Pants with my youngest.
