January 2018

Dear Columbia alumnus/a,

Happy New Year! Welcome to all new and returning members and board members. We’ve scheduled a number of exciting events and look forward to connecting with you soon. Many thanks to everyone who helped plan and will participate in these – together we’ll make this year a great one!

High Museum Tour and Brunch, January 21

January 21 we tour the High Museum. We’ll be viewing The Painter and Poet: The Wonderful World of Ashley Bryant. Ashley Bryan was a Philosophy major at Columbia in the 1940s. We’ll also be viewing the Al Taylor, What Are You Looking At exhibit. Before the tour we’re meeting for brunch at TAP: A Gastropub.

RSVP:    Stephen Carley, [email protected] or 770-298-6964

Alumni Book Club, January 21

Join CCOA for our first literary discussion of 2018. We’ll be discussing Pure by Andrew Miller.
RSVP:    Alan Marks, [email protected] or 404-313-2560

Columbia College and SEAS ARC Interviews, January 27 & 28 and February 10 & 11

The rate of applications from the Peach State continues to grow each year. We’ll be doing our part to help the admissions office find the best and brightest for the next generation of Columbia alums.

RSVP: Roxann Smithers, [email protected]

Super Bowl Game Watch Party, February 4

Join CCOA as we come together to cheer on whoever our favorite team might be to win Super Bowl LII! Even if you aren’t a sports fan the commercials are always entertaining. And, to sweeten the deal, if you’re a paid CCOA member for 2018, your first drink is on us!

RSVP:    Stephen Carley, [email protected] or 770-298-6964

Hike on the Atlanta Beltline Northside Trail, March 17

The Northside Trail through scenic Tanyard Creek Park offers its guests one of the most tranquil stretches of the Atlanta BeltLine. It was the first segment of the Atlanta BeltLine trail to open on the north side of Atlanta. Come join us for some fresh air, a little exercise and the picturesque scenes of spring as we hike the 1-mile Northside Trail of the Beltline.

RSVP:    Stephen Carley, [email protected] or 770-298-6964

In addition to our events, we continue to offer these ongoing programs:

• Annual Book Awards: Sponsor local high school awards recipients for academic merit and leadership accomplishments.
• Mentoring & Professional Networking: Personal and professional development and networking opportunities to Columbia graduates living in the greater Atlanta area.

If you’re interested in sharing your ideas or organizing an event, please come to our monthly board meetings. For more information, contact Stephen Carley, GSAS’02 at [email protected] or 770-298-6964.

We look forward to seeing you in 2018! Start or renew your membership to receive event discounts and inclusion in the annual directory. In addition, dues help fund awards and scholarships for local students attending Columbia. Find more information about membership and events at the CCOA website: http://atlanta.alumni.columbia.edu.  

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Stephen Carley, GSAS’02

President, Columbia Club of Atlanta