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Name a better duo: Thanksgiving and gridiron glory. On Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, the Columbia Lions became Ivy League Football champions once more, for the first time in 63 years. The Lions used an all-around effort to pick up a 17-9 victory over Cornell. The win, coupled with Yale's win over Harvard on Saturday, gave Columbia a share of its first conference crown since 1961. Columbia (7-3, 5-2) shares the title with Harvard and Dartmouth.
Celebrations abounded on the field and off — on Saturday, Columbia blue dominated the NYC skyline, thanks to Spireworks and Thomas Bow (CC'83, BUS'87), and the Empire State Building even lit up blue in honor of the Lions' win on Sunday.
COLUMBIA HISTORY
National Cookie Day is marked annually on Dec. 4, heralding the start of a delicious baked goods season. Thinking about cookies, our mind automatically turned to p. 80 of What's Cooking at Columbia: A Recipe Book, which features cookie recipes originally confected by Columbians during World War II and updated in 1948.
Its light blue cover shows the iconic Alma Mater statue with a steaming cooking pot in one hand, a spoon in the other, and wearing a chef’s toque. A committee of Columbia faculty wives supported the war effort by compiling recipes from soups and canapés to hot puddings and frozen desserts.
Published by Columbia University Press, the cookbook raised money for the University Committee for War Relief. All proceeds for the book, as the Columbia Spectator noted at the time, went “to help cook Hitler’s goose."
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DEC. 10, 11, 12 | Lerner Hall, Room 555
Take a study break and get creative! Join us from Tuesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 12, between 12:00–3:00 p.m. in Lerner Hall, Room 555 for some relaxing art activities. Students will have the chance to craft unique holiday decorations or fill in beautifully illustrated coloring books showcasing iconic locations around Columbia’s campuses.
All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity! This is a great opportunity to unwind, make something meaningful, and take home a personalized souvenir.
More Stories
For Gerardo Rios Garcia, who is set to graduate from SPS this month, the future is looking bright, and sustainable.
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Marilyne Njuraita, a social work student, hopes to use her degree to support underserved groups in her hometown of Nairobi.
Columbia men's tennis junior and three-time All-American Michael Zheng (CC'26) is leaving Waco with the NCAA singles title.
Lions top Cornell, 17-9, to earn a share of their first Ivy League Championship since 1961.
In his new book, “In Search of an Open Mind,” Columbia’s president emeritus offers a collection of his speeches, articles, and opinion columns.
The University is proud that there are more than 700 veterans enrolled as students at Columbia, more than all the other Ivy League universities com
Columbia Neighbors has curated a collection of reads and resources that celebrates educators, advocates, institutions, and organizations r
Dickerson, Apprentice Chef de Cuisine, comes to Columbia Dining through the New York City Public School Success Via Apprenticeship Program.
Celebrating the Columbia programs that encourage kids and adolescents to explore science, engineering, medicine, and more.
This Veterans Day, we are highlighting R.J. Jenkins and the work he does as Columbia’s Veteran Education Director.
Film and Media Studies graduate student Ann Wang has found her passion and her future at Columbia and in New York City.
