[CIRCA] Weekly Updates- October 21, 2014

Hello members of CIRCA and staff of CMUNCE XIV!

First of all, congrats to CMUNNY on a successful conference! Now get ready to do it all again! CMUNCE XIV is still looking for staff and we want YOU so fill out the staff form.

CMUNCE will be having an Info Session on Wednesday 10/29 from 9pm to 10pm in Hamilton 503. If you have any questions about CMUNCE this is the place to get them answered, and there will be food!

Our ESims Fall Conference is approaching! Make note of November 15h, from 9-5:30 on your calendars! Contribute to a whole day of MUN and IR learning and fun! Our partner schools from around the city will come to campus to meet YOU and simulate with you the most pressing crises from Ancient Rome to modern day assemblies. Staff ESims! Our registration form will go live next week, but e-mail Ojas Sathe to staff right away!

That being said, we still needs committees to be proposed. Background guides are as simple as 3-5 pages long with two topics of debate and just a brief list of positions. Please contact Madi Pracht to propose. Committees are due on November 1st.

The ESims Family (Adriano, Danting, Madi, Mark, Ojas, and Roberta)

CIRCA Marketing Board 2014-2015

CIRCA is pleased to announce its first marketing board. The Marketing Board maintains relations with CIRCA's alumni, is responsible for organizing off campus events to foster the CIRCA community, and on-campus events to promote networking and career counseling for CIRCA members. This years Marketing Board includes:

Alumni Relations Deputy - Amsal Lakhana

Events Deputy - Romina Jimenez

Sponsorship Deputies - Benjamin Gottinder, Yu-Tao Lin

Community Engagement Deputy - Elan Joseph

Publications Deputy - Amanda Kam

Interested in going to Law School? Not sure if Law School is the right place for you? The Columbia International Relations Council and Association (CIRCA) is hosting a free LSAT and Law Admissions workshop for all students interested in applying to law school. A Blueprint instructor who scored in the 99th percentile on his own LSAT and who currently attends Columbia Law School will discuss the basics of the LSAT, the application process, the personal statement, letters of rec, and more! All attendees are eligible for a $200 discount on a Blueprint classroom course, and one free course will be raffled off to a lucky attendee. You will also have an opportunity to talk to current students at Columbia Law School about the LSAT, Law school Admission process, and what law school is actually like. Plus, free CHIPOTLE!! More details on the Facebook Page!

CIRCA ALUMNI ROLODEX

The CIRCA Marketing Board is creating new initiatives to engage CIRCA Alumni in current and upcoming CIRCA events. We are planning on creating new programs and events to strengthen CIRCA's relationship with its alumni and to provide alumni a platform to reconnect with their old CIRCA friends! The first step for that is gathering more information about CIRCA alumni. If you are a CIRCA ALUM, please fill out this form so we know more about you! Upcoming events include a Mentorship Program, Happy Hours for Alumni, an Annual Alumni Reunion, and other events with alumni throughout the year. Email me with any questions and suggestions for events!

1. Join the Undergraduate Recruitment Committee
Who we are: The Undergraduate Recruitment Committee (URC) is a campus organization that coordinates student admissions volunteers. With around 150 members, the URC is one of the largest and most active undergraduate organizations on campus. Giving tours is one of the primary responsibilities of URC members, and we currently offer three types of tours for three types of members:
1) General: This is the general tour that talks about everything on campus (engineering, science, arts, humanities, student life, dining, etc.). Engineers and scientists are welcome to give these tours in addition to the engineering and science tours.
2) Engineers: We have an engineering tour for engineers who are in URC. You can talk about the school you are a part of and what you do on campus! We focus on the engineering, so don't worry about knowing everything about the humanities/the college.
3) Scientists: We have science tours for science majors in the URC. The focus in these tours is science and research on campus. You can talk about the classes you are in and what kind of research you or your friends do.
URC members are also involved in a wide assortment of recruitment initiatives intended to introduce and affirm the Columbia undergraduate experience with high school students all around the world. Outreach to prospective and admitted Columbia Engineering students is a particular focus of the URC. This includes being an integral part of Days on Campus in the spring, as well as an opportunity to interview applicants who apply to Columbia in the fall.

Application Link: tiny.cc/joinurc

Apply By: Halloween/Friday, October 31 @ 5pm (not midnight!!)

Who we recruit: ANYONE! First years, engineers, artists, scientists. No need to have extensive knowledge about Columbia...that's that the New Member Training is for!

2. OPS Presents Qawwali Night - November 8th at 8pm 304 Barnard Hall
The Organization of Pakistani Students (OPS) is hosting Qawwali Night, an evening of inspiration and traditional qawwali music featuring the critically acclaimed Riyyaz Qawwali, on Saturday, November 8th. They are a US-based ensemble that represents the unique diversity and plurality of South Asia. While they pay homage to traditional Qawwali and Sufi music they are also known for their Hindu Bhajans and Sikh Kirtans. The event will be an intercultural and an interfaith experience for our audience, all while providing them with an excellent musical experience. The event will be at 8pm in 304 Barnard Hall. You can buy tickets here. For more information refer to our Facebook Event Page or email ops@columbia.edu. Chai and Samosas will be served.

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