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The CCRA blog is authored by Columbia undergraduate researchers, who are invited to reflect on all aspects of the research process and their own undergraduate research experiences, beginning (but not ending) with the Core.
Category Archives: New York City
They Didn’t Understand Rage: Columbia 1968 and Community Roundtables
“They were just so far from an understanding of rage. They didn’t understand the feeling,” says David Schiller, a Fayerweather Hall occupier during the 1968 protest at Columbia. Schiller captured what lay at the core of the divide between the … Continue reading
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Wonder and the Core
Recently I went to the Met with a friend. Having both taken Art Hum, we decided to play a game in the Medieval wing: we would prohibit ourselves from reading the explanatory signs, and instead try to deduce the very … Continue reading
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The Art of the Missing: An Interdisciplinary Retreat
Last spring, I was scrambling a bit for a summer internship, as many fellow second-semester juniors find themselves. While I was already planning to work at a law firm in New York City, it was only a part-time commitment. Not … Continue reading
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Just Inquiry: Columbia’s Core, Columbia’s Gates
When I first arrived at Columbia, I did not pay much attention to the gates. They were just there. They stood as symbols of arrival, departure, tradition, and maybe even security. But over time, I started to see them completely … Continue reading
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A Beginner’s Guide to Sharing Your Research (Part 1: Journals and Publications)
Have you been working on a research project for a few semesters—or even years—and finding yourself ready and willing to share your work? Are you looking to develop your ideas further and to get connected with others in your field? … Continue reading
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In Book and Song: Finding Meaning in a New Medium
As part of my Music Humanities course in the Fall, I was asked to write about an object of musical significance. The idea of the assignment is to allow students to summon what they have learned in the class to … Continue reading
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Between Classroom and Core Studio: Professor Jennifer Rhodes on Education and the Arts
On a warm Friday afternoon in September, I wandered into my first ever session of the Core Studio, an initiative spearheaded by Professor Jennifer Rhodes. Upon entry, Rhodes introduced the focus of the workshop: Clay vessels inspired by Enheduanna, the … Continue reading
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Researching in Small Archives: Sample Emails
In my previous blog post, I wrote about researching in small archives. This week I am sharing tips for making contact with small archives. While the art of the cold e-mail may differ somewhat depending on who you write, think … Continue reading
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Researching in Small Archives: Tips and Advice
Today I’m here to talk about my experiences with small archives, which have been not only invaluable to my research but also some of my fondest research memories. I will first introduce these archives, explain some aspects of how they … Continue reading
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Lost in “Translation”: Reflections on Language and Research
As my six weeks with the Humanities Research Scholars Program (HRSP) began, I felt enthusiastic optimism. I knew my project was ambitious, and that it would challenge me in unexpected ways (my biceps, sore after carrying a pile of dictionaries … Continue reading
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