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Graduate student instructors: Be sure to check out the Center for Teaching and Learning's new podcast Dead Ideas in Teaching and Learning. In each episode, guests share their discoveries of ideas that are not true but that are often widely believed and embedded in the pedagogical choices we make.

Calling all GSAS pet parents -- Help GSAS win an additional $2000 today with a photo of your pet! Post a photo before 12:00 noon today of your furry (or scaly) friend with some Columbia blue and include #ColumbiaGivingDay #ColumbiaGSAS. Thank you!

Tomorrow is #ColumbiaGivingDay! Take a study break and write a thank-you letter to our generous donors. 4 lucky writers will get to award $1,000 in challenge funds to the Columbia school or unit of their choice.

Have you missed one of our career-development workshops? Visit our YouTube channel to watch recordings of the Job Search 360 series and more.

"I believe it’s important to surround yourself with people who push you forward and who challenge you. Work in teams and look for inspiration among others. There’s nothing sadder than being the smartest person in the room."

"Columbia is a global campus. I learned to work effectively with people from different cultures and backgroundspeople from all over the world. That has been very useful."

Now you can meet up with your Columbia peers in 65 global cities! For more information on our global spaces, visit globalcenters.columbia.edu/uiis.

International students: Are you graduating in December and considering applying for OPT? Check out the Columbia ISSO Post-Completion OPT Webinar recording for more information on the process: https://youtu.be/Te_j3YU0aSk

All of our #ColumbiaUniversity #LGBTQ family is invited to this networking hour on October 15th from 6 to 7 EDT! Register using the link. We look forward to seeing you virtually! https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us//tJclcOurpjwsH9T6Gu-n-a

Have you heard about Columbia Global Centers' new initiative for international students? Sites across the world will be made available for students to convene, collaborate, study, or just hang out with other students. Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/gcinitiative

International students and scholars: Make sure you check the Columbia ISSO COVID-19/Fall 2020 Hub Updates page for the most recent immigration news: http://bit.ly/issohubupdates

International students: Columbia ISSO's first Post-OPT employment workshop begins on Thursday, 9/17. An ISSO advisor will discuss eligibility requirements & application procedures for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorization after your graduation. http://bit.ly/ISSOprograms

Columbia students share their personal reasons for keeping the Columbia Community Health Compact. #KeeptheCompact

It’s not always easy to ask someone to wear a face covering or keep their distance, but everyone’s health depends on it, so let’s help each other. #KeeptheCompact