Elementary Education: On The Hunger Games
Our most recent assignment for our Methods and Materials for Social Studies course was to complete a book review in order to determine..
Just a Year Away: Journalism Jobs, Real and Hoped For
For many would-be grad students, February is the month that brings an end to their long wait for admissions decisions from their most-..
Flip Flops in the Windy City: One of Many Reasons Why Chicago is Awesome
I grew up in Portland, Oregon. It is the greatest city ever . I had extremely high expectations when I moved to Chicago, and I am pl..
An Interview with MFA Candidate Joshua Young About His Book When the Wolves Quit
http://vimeo.com/34825466
I recently sat down with MFA Candidate Joshua Young to talk about his new book, When the Wolves Quit: A Play-..
Elementary Education: On Curriculum Slams
A few weeks ago, I received an email from the Manager of Teacher Programs at the MCA Chicago inviting me to attend their annual Curric..
Working and Being a Full-Time Grad Student
One of the most common questions I receive from prospective dance/movement therapy and counseling students is, “Do you work?” Althoug..
Grad Seminar gets a visit from Curtis Mann
Here at Columbia, Fridays are always reserved for Graduate Seminar. Every Friday, all day long, for the first two years, the first and..
Flip Flops in the Windy City: Film Score Review — The Edge
Have you ever seen The Edge, with Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin? If you haven’t, go see it now. I don’t even care if you read thi..
Pitching
Now that I’m in full swing in putting together my project for this semester, a short film currently called “The Last Race,” I have my ..
Student Teaching – Elementary Week 3
Adviser Observation of a Lesson
As a part of student teaching, it is required to be observed by an adviser at least three different..