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The Many Shades of Authoritarianism
Illustration of activists with megaphones by Phoebe O Chou
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The Many Shades of Authoritarianism

At Columbia Law School’s Human Rights Institute, pro-democracy activists from four different countries shared stories of repression and resilience

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Ahmadinejad at Columbia: A Campus View
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University in 2007

Ahmadinejad at Columbia: A Campus View

September 24, 2007 was a busy day for free speech on campus

Is Objectivity in Journalism Even Possible?
Illustration of journalistic objectivity

Is Objectivity in Journalism Even Possible?

A Columbia panel holds a central principle up to the light

Tibet's Long Shadow
Buddhist monks marching in Mumbai, India
Buddhist monks participate in an April 10 peace march in Mumbai, India (Arko Dattar/Reuters).

Tibet's Long Shadow

China’s bitter relationship with its highland province and the Dalai Lama

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In Brief: Fall 2011
Northwest Corner Building at Columbia
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In Brief: Fall 2011

The Northwest Corner Building wins a Merit Award, and other campus news

Jordan’s King Abdullah Speaks of Reform
King Abdullah II of Jordan speaking at Columbia as part of the World Leaders Forum
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Jordan’s King Abdullah Speaks of Reform

The king spoke as part of Columbia’s annual World Leaders Forum

CAA Helping Alumni on the Job Hunt
Columbia students at a networking event
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CAA Helping Alumni on the Job Hunt

The Alumni Association is providing online job-search tools, holding more networking events, and will soon offer discounted career coaching

Old York Archive Living on at Avery
Miniature model of a Manhattan building from the "Old York Library" collection
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Old York Archive Living on at Avery

A family of real-estate developers has given Columbia one of the largest collections of historical materials on New York City ever privately assemble

James J. Valentini Steps in as Interim College Dean
James Valentini and Columbia students
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James J. Valentini Steps in as Interim College Dean

His appointment on September 2 came just one week after the unexpected resignation of Michele Moody-Adams

Global Center Established in Santiago, Chile
Karen Poniachik at a World Economic Forum event in Santiago, Chile in 2007
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Global Center Established in Santiago, Chile

South America is likely to become a more common destination for Columbia researchers now

Campbell Sports Center and Marsh Restoration Get Go-Ahead from City
Rendering of Columbia's Campbell Sports Center
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Campbell Sports Center and Marsh Restoration Get Go-Ahead from City

Columbia will construct a five-story, 47,000-square-foot sports center at its Baker Athletics Complex 

In Brief: Summer 2011
Richard Hamilton in 1982
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In Brief: Summer 2011

Richard Hamilton wins Shaw Prize, and other campus news

$5 Million Match Established by Lavine and Lenfest for Core Curriculum
English professor Sharon Marcus teaching a Contemporary Civilization class as part of Columbia's Core Curriculum
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$5 Million Match Established by Lavine and Lenfest for Core Curriculum

The gifts will endow positions for five Core instructors

CAA Hosts Barcelona Trip
Columbians on a recent CAA-sponsored trip to Barcelona, Spain, are pictured here in architect Antoni Gaudi's Parc Guell
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CAA Hosts Barcelona Trip

About 100 Columbia alumni and friends gathered in the Mediterranean city to experience its art, architecture, history, music, and food 

Lions Collect Record Number of Ivy League Championships
Kyra Caldwell jumping over a hurdle
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Lions Collect Record Number of Ivy League Championships

After 73 Years at Columbia, Keene Retires to Japan
Donald Keene teaching his final class on April 26, 2011.
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After 73 Years at Columbia, Keene Retires to Japan

The scholar and translator of Japanese literature taught his last class in Kent Hall in April

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