Beyond Disciplines
in research and teaching
Answers for the next century will come not only from deeper inquiry within specific fields, but also by sharing information, perspectives, and approaches across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Support Columbia’s efforts to develop new collaborative ways of thinking and doing.
Here are just a few examples of the many ways that you can help Columbia thrive. Check the schools and programs lists for other related gifts in this strategic area.
Arts and Sciences Departments
Advanced research at the intersection of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering will be housed in this building.
Marjorie Cookie Neil
Director for Science Development
Columbia Alumni Center
622 West 113th Street
New York, NY 10025
212-851-7988
mn353@columbia.edu
Earth Institute
This interdisciplinary program connects Columbia undergraduate and graduate students to the entire Earth Institute.
Gregory Fienhold
Major Gifts Officer
Hogan Hall, Level A
2910 Broadway, MC 3277
New York, NY 10025
212-854-3035
gfienhold@ei.columbia.edu
Earth Institute
Help master's students combine scientific interests with careers in public policy, management, education, conservation, or journalism. A gift of $70,000 will fully fund a fellow.
Gregory Fienhold
Major Gifts Officer
Hogan Hall, Level A
2910 Broadway, MC 3277
New York, NY 10025
212-854-3035
gfienhold@ei.columbia.edu
College of Physicians and Surgeons
The revamped Haven Square, a green urban space with an outdoor terrace, shops, and restaurants, will provide a focal area for collaborating and socializing. Renovations to the entrance of the P&S building and a revamped auditorium with state-of-the-art equipment will advance the learning experience.
Amelia Alverson
College of Physicians & Surgeons
630 West 168th Street, P&S Box 48
New York, NY 10032
212-305-5404
aja2142@columbia.edu
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Support adult and pediatric multidisciplinary research and clinical programs at the medical school, from neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and metabolic disorders to cancer, genetics, and immunology and transplantation.
Carolyn Nesbitt
College of Physicians & Surgeons
630 West 168th Street, P&S Box 48
New York, NY 10032
212-342-0087
cn2147@columbia.edu
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
This gift provides one student each year with all the funds for tuition and fees. Graduate fellowships make it possible for departments to
attract the most accomplished graduate students to their Ph.D. programs and have the indirect benefit of supporting faculty research and boosting a department’s prestige.
Jane Lowry
Director, Engineering Fund
212-854-4474
jl3678@columbia.edu
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
This fund helps talented students, including those from low-income families, to graduate without debt. For a gift of $1 million or more, a donor may establish and
name a scholarship endowment that fully supports one engineering undergraduate each year, funding tuition, room, and board.
Jane Lowry
Director, Engineering Fund
212-854-4474
jl3678@columbia.edu
Columbia College
Launch the career of a talented and experienced Columbia postdoctoral lecturer.
Laura Rose
Senior Executive Director
Columbia Alumni Center
622 West 113th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 851-7979
lrose@columbia.edu
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
This studio—bringing together architecture, urban design, urban planning, historic preservation, and real estate development—will be the first of its kind at the University. Exploring all aspects of the built environment, it will set a precedent for interdisciplinary research.
Devon Ercolano Provan
Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations
(212) 854-2227
de2111@columbia.edu
Arts and Sciences Departments
Fund a center that draws together expertise from across the Arts and Sciences and the University. For $10 million, create an Institute.
Kathy Okun
Vice President for University Development,
Columbia College and Arts & Sciences
(212) 851-7440
kao2116@columbia.edu
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
These gifts supplement grant funding for research and can sometimes be used to provide required matching funds for federal and foundation grants. They also help support postdoctoral and visiting scientists, research conferences, and equipment each year.
Jane Lowry
Director, Engineering Fund
212-854-4474
jl3678@columbia.edu