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The '''John Jay Awards''' have been presented to members of the [[Columbia College]] family for distinguished professional achievement since [[1979]]. Hosted by the [[Columbia College Alumni Association]]. The awards are highlighted by a fancy dinner each year, the proceeds of which help to support the [[John Jay Scholars]] program. | The '''John Jay Awards''' have been presented to members of the [[Columbia College]] family for distinguished professional achievement since [[1979]]. Hosted by the [[Columbia College Alumni Association]]. The awards are highlighted by a fancy dinner each year, the proceeds of which help to support the [[John Jay Scholars]] program. | ||
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| + | The awards drew some controversy in 2004 when for the first time a non-alum was included among the honorees. Professor [[Michael Rosenthal]] refused to attend the dinner in protest. <ref>[http://columbiaspectator.com/?q=node/14282 Tomorrow's John Jay Awards to Honor Non-Alum], Columbia Spectator, March 2, 2004</ref> | ||
Among the [[2006]] winners was [[Eric Foner]]. | Among the [[2006]] winners was [[Eric Foner]]. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.college.columbia.edu/alumni/events/johnjayaward/ John Jay Award website] | * [http://www.college.columbia.edu/alumni/events/johnjayaward/ John Jay Award website] | ||
| − | * [http://www.college.columbia.edu/alumni/events/johnjayaward/pastrecipients.php Past Recipients] | + | * [http://www.college.columbia.edu/alumni/events/johnjayaward/pastrecipients.php Past Recipients] |
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| + | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Post-graduation]] | [[Category:Post-graduation]] | ||
[[Category:Alumni awards]] | [[Category:Alumni awards]] | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 1 December 2007
The John Jay Awards have been presented to members of the Columbia College family for distinguished professional achievement since 1979. Hosted by the Columbia College Alumni Association. The awards are highlighted by a fancy dinner each year, the proceeds of which help to support the John Jay Scholars program.
The awards drew some controversy in 2004 when for the first time a non-alum was included among the honorees. Professor Michael Rosenthal refused to attend the dinner in protest. [1]
Among the 2006 winners was Eric Foner.
External links
References
- ↑ Tomorrow's John Jay Awards to Honor Non-Alum, Columbia Spectator, March 2, 2004
