Columbia University School of General Studies Alumni

06/03/2026

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05/19/2026

🎓✨🦉 Yesterday we celebrated the unstoppable Columbia GS Class of 2026!

From late nights to major milestones, your resilience, ambition, and community spirit brought you to this moment and this is only the beginning.

Here’s to the memories made, the impact ahead, and the exciting next chapter waiting for you.

Congratulations, graduates 💙

05/15/2026

🚢 LAST CALL! 2026 GS Senior Cruise

Celebrate in style on the water with friends, family, and the GS community!

🗓 Monday, May 18
🕖 7–10 p.m. (Boarding at 6 p.m.)
📍 Pier 15, East River Esplanade

🎟 $80 per person (plus fees)
Use promo code: SailAwayGS26

Bring your guests—everyone is welcome, including friends from across the Columbia community!

✨ What’s included:
• Buffet dinner + dessert station (vegan & kosher options available)
• Unlimited refreshments (21+ wristbands provided)
• DJ all night 🎶
• Photo booth 📸
• Stunning views of the Statue of Liberty 🗽

Spots fill quickly—grab your tickets and invite your crew!

🎟 Purchase tickets here:

Congratulations GS Class of 2026! GSSC is looking forward to celebrating with you and your guests at this year's senior cruise.

05/14/2026

🌍 Alumni of the International Programs — Join Us for Reunion Weekend!

Reconnect with classmates and celebrate your GS experience during two exciting days in New York City filled with talks, receptions, performances, and more.

✨ Highlights include:
🥂 International Programs Reception
🗓 Saturday, May 30 | 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Reconnect across cohorts, hear program updates, and revisit memories from your time at GS. Light bites will be served.

🎉 Annual GS Reunion Dinner
🗓 Saturday, May 30 | 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Celebrate with the GS community at the biggest alumni event of the year, featuring remarks from Dean Rosen-Metsch, the presentation of the Owl Award, and the Starlight Reception on Low Plaza.

Come celebrate the connections, achievements, and lasting impact of your GS journey.

👉 Explore the full schedule and register: https://columbia.events.alumniq.com/go/reunion26/gs

05/13/2026

🩵🦉 We’re proud to celebrate Michael Novak ’09GS!

Alumnus Michael Novak has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Columbia University Medal for Excellence, to be awarded at Commencement on Wednesday, May 20. This honor recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and contributions to the University community.

From discovering his voice through dance to leading the world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company, Michael’s journey reflects the resilience, creativity, and spirit of GS.

Join us in congratulating him on this incredible achievement!

🩵🦉

Alumni News Columbia GS Alumnus Michael Novak ‘09 to Receive Columbia University Medal for Excellence Michael Novak ’09GS, Artistic Director of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, will be honored for his transformative leadership in dance and continued dedication to the Columbia community. May 11, 20...

05/11/2026

🎓 Join the GS Community for a Faculty Lecture
Dismantling "The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations"

🗓 Saturday, May 30
🕑 2 – 3:30 p.m.
📍 413 Kent Hall

Join R.J. Jenkins, Director of Education at the Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, for a powerful discussion on how Columbia’s approach to supporting student veterans is shaping a national model.

Explore how this work is transforming outcomes and redefining what’s possible for veterans in higher education and beyond.

👉 Explore the full Reunion schedule and register today: https://columbia.events.alumniq.com/go/reunion26/gs

05/07/2026

🚢 2026 GS Senior Cruise

Celebrate in style on the water with friends, family, and the GS community!

🗓 Monday, May 18
🕖 7–10 p.m. (Boarding at 6 p.m.)
📍 Pier 15, East River Esplanade

🎟 $80 per person (plus fees)
Use promo code: SailAwayGS26

Bring your guests—everyone is welcome, including friends from across the Columbia community!

✨ What’s included:
• Buffet dinner + dessert station (vegan & kosher options available)
• Unlimited refreshments (21+ wristbands provided)
• DJ all night 🎶
• Photo booth 📸
• Stunning views of the Statue of Liberty 🗽

Spots fill quickly—grab your tickets and invite your crew!

🎟 Purchase tickets here:

Congratulations GS Class of 2026! GSSC is looking forward to celebrating with you and your guests at this year's senior cruise.

05/07/2026

Join us in celebrating Columbia veterans at GS Reunion Weekend!

🗓 Saturday, May 30
🎓 GS Faculty Lecture
🕑 2 – 3:30 p.m. | 📍 Kent Hall
Hear from R.J. Jenkins on how GS is redefining support for student veterans.

🥂 Veterans Reception
🕞 3:30 – 5 p.m. | 📍 CVTI, Kent Hall
Connect with alumni and student veterans while celebrating the strength and service of the community.

Both events are included in the Reunion bundle.

👉 Explore the full schedule and register now: columbia.events.alumniq.com/go/reunion26/gs

05/01/2026

🍽️ Annual All Years Alumni Lunch at Reunion

🗓 Saturday, May 30
🕛 12 – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Pulitzer Hall, Lecture Hall

There’s nothing quite like sitting down with fellow GSers from across class years, catching up, sharing stories, and making new connections. It’s a reminder of just how diverse and special this community really is.

If you’re coming to Reunion Weekend, don’t miss this one. Come grab lunch and reconnect. 💙

👉 Explore the full schedule and register: https://columbia.events.alumniq.com/go/reunion26/gs

04/28/2026

☕ Join the GS Community for Breakfast

Start your Saturday at Reunion Weekend with great conversation, fresh insights, and a chance to reconnect.

🗓 Saturday, May 30
🕘 9 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Pulitzer Hall, Lecture Hall

Dean Rosen-Metsch will be joined by Professor Sarah E. DeMoya, a leading scholar in cognitive aging and neuroscience, to explore how memory works across the lifespan and what that means for how we learn, retain, and process information.

Whether you are in education or just curious about how memory shapes everyday life, this is such a great way to kick off day two of Reunion.

Hope to see you there! Come grab breakfast and join the conversation!

👉 Explore the full reunion schedule and register: https://columbia.events.alumniq.com/go/reunion26/gs