Dear ABC Student Group Leaders,
I am reaching out to provide important updates regarding:
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[TODAY] Listening Tables @Butler Plaza 11:45-1:45pm
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Funding Follow-Up
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Required Training with the Administration and Planning Team
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Music and Latinx Representative Elections Update
Listening Tables
I encourage you to participate in this new ongoing initiative, in which you will have the opportunity to connect with faculty members and University leadership to generate connection and understanding about the most recent events and conversations on campus, as well as a reservoir of feedback and new ideas.
Location: Butler Plaza
Session 11:45-12:30 PM
Join Sam Sia, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Vice Provost for the Fourth Purpose and Strategic Impact & Jean-Marie Guéhenno, Professor of Practice in International and Public Affairs
Session 12:30- 01:45 PM
Join Danushi Fernando, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Strategic Partnerships, Columbia Engineering & Hans Bernier, Associate Director of Practicum Learning and Lecturer in Social Work
Funding Follow-Up
I encourage you to apply for our ABC co-sponsorship application.
As a general note, we will not grant co-sponsorship for A/V technical services cost. Please apply to the President and Provost Fund's for this. Please reach out to us if you encounter issues with this.
For travel, we will only be considering granting co-sponsorships after your group has reached out to the CC / SEAS Dean's travel funds.
I also encourage you to apply to the new Campus Collaborative Fund, a new fund launched by the President's Office, which supports innovative school- and administrative unit-level programming and efforts designed to improve the campus climate in ways that reinforce our educational mission. This mission is grounded in a commitment to free expression, open inquiry, and generous debate, and it requires an environment where all our members can thrive.
Awards may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Required Training with Administration and Planning Team (A&P)
We will be hosting a required training session with A&P, on Friday November 8, 2024 from 12 - 2pm (Location TBD) to guide you through essential financial processes relevant to your group. This training addresses a need we've identified for student groups to gain a stronger understanding of financial management. Please have a representative from your group come, ideally individuals who manage directly with your group's finances.
Latinx and Music Representative Elections
Congratulations for Nick Jimenez who will be serving as the new ABC representative for music groups!
The Latinx ABC representative elections did not move forward, therefore it has reopened. You can view the application here. If you would like to run for this position, please download, complete, and send the application to [email protected] on or before Wednesday October 24, 2024 by 8pm.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your ABC representatives! They are your first point of contact and advocate for ABC-related inquiries.
Have a good rest of your day!
Best,
Julian Infante
ABC President
Christina Xiao
ABC Vice President
Armando Gimenez
ABC Treasurer
