Difference between revisions of "2012"
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| − | In '''2012''', the world will end. Believe it. | + | In '''2012''', the world will end. Er, ended. Believe it. |
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| + | *Journalism Hall is renamed [[Pulitzer Hall]] in a century-late recognition of [[Joseph Pulitzer]]'s gift | ||
==Spring== | ==Spring== | ||
*February 17: [[John Coatsworth]] appointed [[provost]] | *February 17: [[John Coatsworth]] appointed [[provost]] | ||
| − | *March 1: [[Columbia University College Republicans|CUCR]] president and finance director step down due to events of [[ | + | *March 1: [[Columbia University College Republicans|CUCR]] president and finance director step down due to events of [[Ahmadinegate]] |
| − | *March 3: [[Barnard]] announces [[Barack Obama]] CC'83 will speak at Barnard commencement, causing [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/03/04/broken-heart all] [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/03/04/state-our-university sorts] of [http://bwog.com/2012/03/03/breaking-obama-to-speak-at-barnards-commencement/#comments problems]. | + | *March 3: [[Barnard College|Barnard]] announces [[Barack Obama]] CC'83 will speak at Barnard commencement, causing [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/03/04/broken-heart all] [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/03/04/state-our-university sorts] of [http://bwog.com/2012/03/03/breaking-obama-to-speak-at-barnards-commencement/#comments problems]. |
*April 23: [[GS]] [[Class Day]] is moved back one day to Sunday, May 13 to accommodate for Obama's arrival on campus the following day, causing a flurry of uproar from GS students. | *April 23: [[GS]] [[Class Day]] is moved back one day to Sunday, May 13 to accommodate for Obama's arrival on campus the following day, causing a flurry of uproar from GS students. | ||
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*[[October 24]]: Most money given on a single day in Columbia history, on [[Giving Day]] | *[[October 24]]: Most money given on a single day in Columbia history, on [[Giving Day]] | ||
*November 8: [[Nicholas Dirks|Nick Dirks]] announces he is stepping down as EVP for Arts & Sciences | *November 8: [[Nicholas Dirks|Nick Dirks]] announces he is stepping down as EVP for Arts & Sciences | ||
| + | *November 30: The [[Brownstone Review Committee]] selected [[Alpha Chi Omega]], [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]], and [[Q House]] to repopulated the [[Operation Ivy League]] brownstones; [[AEPi]]'s Matthew Renick sends an angry email to everyone citing ALPHA Standards | ||
{{succession|preceded=[[2011]]|succeeded=[[2013]]|office=History of Columbia University|years=2012}} | {{succession|preceded=[[2011]]|succeeded=[[2013]]|office=History of Columbia University|years=2012}} | ||
[[Category:21st century]] | [[Category:21st century]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:53, 9 May 2024
In 2012, the world will end. Er, ended. Believe it.
- Journalism Hall is renamed Pulitzer Hall in a century-late recognition of Joseph Pulitzer's gift
Spring
- February 17: John Coatsworth appointed provost
- March 1: CUCR president and finance director step down due to events of Ahmadinegate
- March 3: Barnard announces Barack Obama CC'83 will speak at Barnard commencement, causing all sorts of problems.
- April 23: GS Class Day is moved back one day to Sunday, May 13 to accommodate for Obama's arrival on campus the following day, causing a flurry of uproar from GS students.
Summer
- July 3: Feniosky Peña-Mora resigns as Dean of SEAS.
- July 30: Columbia and New York City announce the creation of the Institute for Data Sciences and Engineering with a $15M grant from the City.
- August 1: Admissions and Financial Aid are spun out from Student Affairs into an independent unit, headed by Dean Jessica Marinaccio.
Fall
- Expected completion date of the Campbell Sports Center
- Alumni Robert Lefkowitz and Alvin E. Roth receive Nobel Prizes in chemistry and economics, respectively.
- September 7: Spec editor accused of plagiarism in 2012 Spectator plagiarism incident
- October 24: Most money given on a single day in Columbia history, on Giving Day
- November 8: Nick Dirks announces he is stepping down as EVP for Arts & Sciences
- November 30: The Brownstone Review Committee selected Alpha Chi Omega, Lambda Phi Epsilon, and Q House to repopulated the Operation Ivy League brownstones; AEPi's Matthew Renick sends an angry email to everyone citing ALPHA Standards
| Preceded by 2011 |
History of Columbia University 2012 |
Succeeded by 2013 |
