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This article by Arielle Rieder was published on June 20, 2024 in the Columbia Daily Spectator.
Orfali was named Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur by Philippe Étienne, former ambassador of France to the United States.
Amaya Flores is a Political Science major and Psychology minor at Columbia College (class of 2025), originally from El Paso, Texas. She participated in the Columbia in Paris undergraduate programs in Fall 2023. At Reid Hall, Amaya took courses in the French track on the “Sex-Trade Economy” and “Political Life in France,” alongside “Academic Writing.”
Jett Flaxman is an Economics and Urban Studies major at UPenn (class of 2025), originally from Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. He participated in the Columbia in Paris undergraduate programs in Fall 2023. At Reid Hall, Jett took courses in “Urban History,” “Issues in 19th Century French Painting,” and “Academic Writing/Practicum 1,” as part of the French track.
We are delighted to announce the new residents of the Displaced Artists Initiative at Reid Hall.
A total of 41 projects have been selected for their exceptional proposals and potential to address complex global issues.
The Académie des Futurs Leaders, founded by former Obama Scholar Alice Barbe and based at Reid Hall, is dedicated to supporting, connecting, and training civic leaders whose endeavors have significantly impacted society, empowering them to navigate the intricate realms of political engagement.
Applications are now available for a fellowship offered this fall at our Centers in Amman, Nairobi and Santiago for early-career scholars.
Les aveuglés was published by éditions Stock in 2023. Register for Journalism and Crisis on April 16, and learn more about the series from April 15–17.
Published in Le Monde in English on April 3, 2024. Register for Journalism and Crisis on April 16, and learn more about the series from April 15–17.
Maryse Condé (February 11, 1934 – April 2, 2024) was a Guadeloupean novelist, critic, playwright, and Professor Emerita of French at Columbia University.
A presentation of key points and additional context on the importance of sustainable agriculture practices.