On the Managing University Records site, we recently posted a section with Training Slides. These presentation slides offer some of the basics on what the University Archives does: we help Columbians manage their records, and we preserve and make accessible the institutional history of the University. The training decks are short and, hopefully, useful, and […]
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Columbia Football at 150!
On November 12, 1870 Columbia played its first football game, only the fourth intercollegiate contest in the history of the sport, losing to Rutgers by a score of 6-3. The game and Columbia’s program have come a long way since then. […]
Columbia and Daylight Saving Time: You’re Welcome
This weekend, the clocks turn back to Standard Time, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. As you enjoy an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning, know that you have Columbia to thank for that. […]
What’s it like to be a student at Columbia?
At the University Archives, we are frequently asked about former Columbia students. While we can help users identify which are the best resources to find alumni, we’ve been thinking lately about student life more broadly: not just who was a student but what resources do we have that help to explain what going to Columbia […]
Happy Birthday IKE!
Today, October 14, is Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birthday! Let’s take a moment to learn about his connections to Columbia University. […]