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SUMMARY:SPRING BREAK
DESCRIPTION:No classes.   Monday – Friday.
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/spring-break/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION: M.A. in Statistics
DESCRIPTION:Join THIS Virtual Information Session.   Learn about our MA Program in Statistics at Columbia University and find out if it’s the right choice for you.  \n\n3pm – 4pm  /\nMar. 10\, 2023  \n\nFIND information on applying to GSAS and CREATE your application.  Introduction to GSAS Admissions. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/virtual-information-session-m-a-in-statistics-5/
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SUMMARY:Mid-Term Study Break with Help Room
DESCRIPTION:The Help Room will be OPEN!  
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/mid-term-study-break-with-help-room-2/
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SUMMARY:Mid-Term Study Break with Help Room
DESCRIPTION:The Help Room in 617 will be OPEN!   \n 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/mid-term-study-break-with-help-room/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T130000
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SUMMARY:CPT Workshop + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:CPT Workshop + Q&A\nThis workshop is to help students better understand the CPT requirements and application process. \nIf you are a F-1 international student and are interested in working off campus during Summer 2022\, come join this session to learn about the F-1 Curricular Practical Training. In this session\, Violet will walk you through the general CPT application procedure as well as the Stat GR5399: Statistical Fieldwork course requirements.
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/cpt-workshop-qa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T123000
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SUMMARY:Data for Good Seminar
DESCRIPTION:With Ian Foster\, Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago.  \nHosted by DSI Computing Systems for the Data-Driven Science Center.  \nSee the MA Statistics Newsletter for more information. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/data-for-good-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T113000
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SUMMARY:Data Science Practitioners’ Talk with Ali and Kai from Neuberger Berman
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Data Science Industry Practitioners’ Talk Series\, we are excited to host Ali and Kai from Neuberger Berman! \nAbout Neuberger Berman: \nNeuberger Berman is a global asset management firm with over $400 billion in assets under management\, serving individuals\, families\, endowments\, foundations\, and institutions. Founded in 1939\, the firm employs a research-driven approach to investing\, focused on creating long-term value and managing risk. Neuberger Berman offers a wide range of investment strategies across equities\, fixed income\, private equity\, and hedge funds\, and is also known for its expertise in alternative investments and ESG (environmental\, social\, and governance) investing. \nSpeakers’ short Bio: \nKai Cui is a Managing Director and Head of Data Science at Neuberger Berman. Kai leads Neuberger’s team of data scientists and data analysts and collaborates with business units across asset classes to integrate data science and data insights in investment research and strategies. Prior to joining Neuberger Berman in 2018. Kai was a Vice President at Point72 Asset Management where he focused on big data and advanced data analytics in long/short equity research. Kai began his career at Validus\, a reinsurance and insurance-linked securities manager. He received a BS in Biology and Mathematics from Tsinghua University and a PhD in Statistics from Duke University. \nAli Gulamhuseinwala is a vice president and senior data science engineer at Neuberger Berman. Ali leads a team of data science engineers and works closely with the Data Science team to help with data sourcing\, onboarding\, processing and productionizing processes. Prior to working with the Data Science\, Ali was part of technology team developing applications in C# .NET and SQL. He received his MS in Computer Science from Syracuse University. \nTalk Overview: \nAs part of this talk we will go over how Data Science fits into the traditional asset management space and the insights it provides in investment research. We will also walk through the data engineering pipelines and describe how data from various sources is transformed and unified using various open source tools and technologies like AWS\, Databricks Spark and Snowflake. \nAttendance Policy: \nPlease note that space is limited\, if you register for a ticket\, we expect you to attend in-person. If you no longer able to attend\, please cancel your ticket at least 24 hours prior to the event\, this will give opportunity to the students on the waitlist. \nStudents who registered but did not attend MA Stats events for more then twice will result in not receiving career opportunities announcements in the future. \n  \nRSVP is required.  Please check the MA Statistics Newsletter for details. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/data-science-practitioners-talk-with-ali-and-kai-from-neuberger-berman/
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SUMMARY:PART-TIME STUDENTS' SOCIAL
DESCRIPTION:An informal dinner gathering was thoughtfully organized for Part-time MA Statistics Students\, scheduled conveniently after work hours.  This event provided an opportunity for the group to come together\, fostering connections and engaging in vibrant discussions about their shared interests.  The relaxed setting of the dinner allowed for meaningful interactions and the building of a supportive network among the participants.   
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/part-time-students-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T100000
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SUMMARY:SQL Workshop with Professor Charles Lang
DESCRIPTION:About Professor Lang: \nProf. Charles Lang is the Executive Director of the Digital Futures Institute at Teachers College\, Columbia University. Charles does research into education technology and has taught data science for the last eight years. \nEvent Details: To work within the data science industry it is necessary to be able to understand and work with the existing database architecture of an organization. The two hour SQL introductory workshop will cover essential aspects of working with databases to extract and analyze data.    The workshop will cover how to: \n\nSet up a common database architecture an SQL database in Amazon Web Services\nConnect to that database\, reading and writing data\nUse Basic SQL coding to query the database and using an RStudio SQL script\, querying an SQL database using dplyr
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/sql-workshop-with-professor-charles-lang/
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SUMMARY:Data for DE&I - Improving Health Equity with Data
DESCRIPTION:An in-person iCubed Seminar event with KPMG.  \nSee the MA Statistics Newsletter for details. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/data-for-dei-improving-health-equity-with-data/
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence Seminar with Steve Safier\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to be aware of our own and others’ emotions and to manage those positively. Based on years of research and practical application\, EI has been found to be critical for interpersonal success at work and at home\, and is a topic for study and development around the world. Mastering EI can help; you in school\, job interviews\, on the job and throughout your life. \nOn Friday\, February 24 at 1 PM EST\, Dr. Steve Safier\,Director of the Masters in Human Capital Management Program at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies\, will conduct a seminar on EI. Dr. Safier has also held multiple senior executive positions in industry and served as a senior partner in a global managing consulting firm. https://sps.columbia.edu/faculty/steve-safier-phd \nSee the MA Newsletter for the RSVP. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/emotional-intelligence-seminar-with-steve-safier-ph-d/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T210000
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SUMMARY:Graduate Career Fair with Chinese Companies
DESCRIPTION:2023 Spring Graduate Student Finance and Quant Career Fair with Chinese Companies in partnership with Columbia Global Centers | Beijing\n\nWhen: Feb 22nd 2023 9:00PM – 12:00AM (EST) \nDuring the event\, students will have an exclusive opportunity for real-time engagement with recruitment professionals from multinational and reputable China-based companies.  \nFor GSAS students: \nResume submission deadline: February 16\, 12:00 pm ET \nPDF format: Resumes must be exactly 2-pages: 1-page resume in Chinese\, followed by a 1-page resume in English \nResume submission Instruction can be found here  \nEvent Participation Link will be shared with the registered students on Tuesday\, February 21st. \nCheck the MA Statistics Newsletter for registration link. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/graduate-career-fair-with-chinese-companies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T080000
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SUMMARY:LAST DAY to DROP a CLASS
DESCRIPTION:TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS.  \nGSAS does not allow a student to drop a class after TODAY.*   \nClasses dropped up to and including TODAY will not appear in your transcript.  \nDropping a Course is a Two-Step Process.   \nWhen you request to drop a course\, you will receive an email when your request has been approved.  Then you must log in to SSOL to complete the drop.   \nHERE is information about the Add/Drop Tool.  ALWAYS check that the course has been dropped from your schedule.   \nNot all Classes are Pass/Fail or R-Credit Available.   \nPlease speak with the Professor before the Drop Date if you are considering pass/fail or R credit to make sure that is an option.  \nImportant:   \n\n\n\nClasses dropped before the deadline will not appear in your transcript.  \nIf you do not drop the class from your schedule\, you will receive a grade for the course.**\nA course must have a grade in order to count for graduation.  \nPass/Fail or R credit do not count for graduation\n\n\n\nQuestions about Registration:   \n\n\n\nVisit the Student Service Center in Kent Hall \nTelephone:  212-854-4400\nEmail:  ssc@columbia.edu.  \n\n\n\n*Exception:  If the class is successfully cross-registered into another SCHOOL (For example\, the Engineering School (SEAS) or the Business School\, etc.) follow the deadlines for THAT School. \n**Not attending classes or sending a notification to the instructor does not constitute dropping a course. Students who stop attending a course without formally dropping it by the deadline should be assigned a letter grade based on the same criteria as students who complete the course. \n***Deadlines for half-semester courses are different from full-semester courses.  Half-semester courses must be dropped within the first two weeks.***
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/last-day-to-drop-a-class-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T100000
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SUMMARY:Columbia University Graduate Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:Free for all participating Schools of Columbia University.  \nHave you already registered for the Columbia Graduate Virtual Career Expo on February 16\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm?  \nCareer fairs and expos are unique opportunities to network with a large number of recruiters from a wide range of organizations who are excited to identify and meet with prospective applicants. Having real-time interactions with recruiters is invaluable in your job-hunting process. Join next week’s Expo to network with employers\, explore roles and industries of interest\, and further propel your career exploration!But\, how can you best prepare to participate in a virtual career fair? Freelance career coach and writer\, Kaila Kea-Lewis\, compiled a few suggestions in her article “Your Guide to Virtual Career Fairs—So You Can Impress From Afar” and MintLife provides several hints in their “10 Ways to Master a Virtual Career Fair.”Don’t miss out on this rich opportunity! Register for the Expo at: careereco.com/events/CU \nP.S. GSAS Compass will host a virtual preparation session on February 14 at 12:00 pm. Join us to pick up best practices and to learn more about ways to prepare for success during the Expo. Register for the session via Zoom. \nRegister for the Career Expo HERE
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/columbia-university-graduate-career-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch with Dr. Xin Feng
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Xin Feng is an alumnus of our Ph.D. program. He has had a very successful career in quantitative finance.  \nDr. Feng is eager to share his insights on upcoming opportunities in the field with our students.  He will discuss how utilizing the resources and courses offered by our Statistics Department and MA Program can help prepare them for success. For more information\, please refer to the latest edition of the MA Newsletter. \nFrom Dr. Xin Feng:  \n\nAfter getting my PhD\, I worked briefly in the educational testing industry for 9 months\, then started my career in quant trading. Working at hedge funds and a prop desk in a bank\, I primarily worked on statistical arbitrage strategy in global equity and managed futures strategies. Luckily I experienced the whole flow from building alpha\, to constructing portfolio and doing execution. \n \nAfter working in New York for 10 years\, I set up WizardQuant in China in 2013. Starting with just a few people\, we have grown into a multi-billion quant hedge fund with a team of over 150 people in 5 different offices in New York\, Shanghai (headquarters)\, Beijing\, Shenzhen\, Chengdu. We work with data every day\, try to understand the patterns in the data\, forecast the movement of financial instruments and see the result almost instantaneously\, which is quite exciting. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/lunch-with-dr-xin-feng/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T160000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION: M.A. in Statistics
DESCRIPTION:Join THIS or one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions.   Learn about our MA Program in Statistics at Columbia University and find out if it’s the right choice for you.  \n\n3pm – 4pm  /\nFeb. 10\, Mar. 10\, 2023  \n\nFIND information on applying to GSAS and CREATE your application. Introduction to GSAS Admissions. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/virtual-information-session-m-a-in-statistics-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T140000
DTSTAMP:20230124T204342Z
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SUMMARY:Alumni Spotlight Talk with Meichen (Emma) Zhou
DESCRIPTION:Read the MA Statistics Newsletter for details. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/alumni-spotlight-talk-with-meichen-emma-zhou/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230209
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SUMMARY:February Degrees Conferred Today
DESCRIPTION:GRADUATION:  February Degrees Conferred\, Wednesday\, February 8\, 2023\n\n\nWhen are degrees conferred? \n\nNotification of graduation will be listed in SSOL:  SSOL > Academic Profile > Columbia Degrees and Specializations.  Students who complete their studies in December will have the following February as their official graduation date.  \nDegrees are conferred on the: \n\nSecond Wednesday in February\nThird Wednesday in May\nThird Wednesday in October\n\nOnce graduated\, the “Degree Application Status” will read “There Are No Programs on File” and the newly conferred degree will appear near the bottom of the Academic Profile in the box headed “Columbia Degrees and Specializations”. \nIt is the student’s responsibility to stay on track with graduation requirements\, and to make sure their Faculty Adviser approves course selections prior to registering for each semester.  Schedules should be reviewed again if changes are made. \n\n\n\nHow do I receive my diploma? Is it paper or electronic? \n\nThe Office of the University Registrar provides an Electronic Diploma to graduates.   Students without any outstanding holds automatically receive their electronic diploma 1-2 weeks after their degree conferral. They receive an email from Parchment\, our digital vendor\, with download instructions. For questions\, please contact the Diplomas Team at diplomas@columbia.edu.  \nPaper diplomas for graduates will be mailed to the address on file in the “Diploma Address” section of the “Addresses:  View and Update” page in SSOL.  Diplomas are mailed within two months of the graduation date.  If there is no DP address on file\, the diploma cannot be sent.  To pick up the diploma in 205 Kent Hall\, the DP address should be:  “Hold for Pickup.”  An email is sent when the diplomas are ready for pick-up.  Questions should be sent to diplomas@columbia.edu.  \n\n\n\nGRADUATION CEREMONIES\n\n\nWhen are graduation ceremonies? \n\n\nGSAS Convocation\nColumbia University Commencement\n\nColumbia University holds its formal graduation ceremonies in May for all students.  Check the links above for details.  \nMA Statistics Students who graduate in the previous February or October may participate in the ceremonies in May.  Further information for students on participation in the ceremonies can be found HERE.  \nInternational students should check with ISSO about inviting distant friends and family. \n\n\n\nHow do I invite friends and family from other countries to the Graduation Ceremonies? \n\nInformation on how to invite family and friends for Graduation is HERE.  The GSAS Convocation does not require individual tickets for family members to attend.  The Columbia Commencement limits the number of tickets.  \n\n\n\nCERTIFICATIONS\n\n\nHow do I request transcripts? \n\nInquiries for transcript requests should go to the Office of the Registrar – \n\nRequest for Transcripts\n\n\n\n\nHow can I receive official proof of enrollment? \n\nIf official proof of student enrollment is required by an employer or another entity\, please visit the Office of the University Registrar in 204 Kent.  For academic certification\, an official document provided by the University Registrar verifying your dates of attendance\, award of degree\, and/or student status (full-time or part-time) by semester please visit Office of the University Registrar: Certifications.  Current matriculated students can request enrollment certification via SSOL. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/february-degrees-conferred-today/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T180000
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SUMMARY:MEET CSC Alumni!  Join the Columbia Statistics Club!
DESCRIPTION:Meet and be inspired by alumni of the CSC (Columbia Statistics Club).  Stay after the meeting to form the new Officers of the Statistics Club.  \nRead your emails and the MA Statistics Newsletter for details. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/meet-csc-alumni-join-the-columbia-statistics-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T193000
DTSTAMP:20230124T203856Z
CREATED:20230124T203754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T203856Z
UID:9546-1675276200-1675279800@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Capital One:  Employer Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Read the MA Statistics Newsletter for details. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/capital-one-employer-info-session-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTSTAMP:20230322T181919Z
CREATED:20230118T203958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T181919Z
UID:9496-1675036800-1676937599@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:POST CHANGE OF PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:We are now in Post-Change of Program. \nFor any questions on tuition or payments\, please contact gsas-finaid@columbia.edu. \nAfter the Change of Program\, students may continue to drop courses through SSOL until Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023. \nSee the Registrar’s website for detailed instructions for adding and dropping courses after the Change of Program. \nUse the Post Add/Drop Tool to make requests on SSOL. Courses may be added during this time only with the instructor’s approval. \n\n\n\nMake your Request.\nClick YES or PASS for the Faculty Adviser prompt.\nWait for authorization.\nYou will be notified by email.\nThen return to SSOL to complete the request.\n\n\n\nDROP DEADLINE: Tues.\, February 21\, 2023. LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS – No exceptions. \nAvoid extra fees: Courses added now will be charged at Full Tuition. \n\n\n\nClasses dropped by February 21 will NOT appear on the transcript.\nMake sure your schedule is correct.
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/post-change-of-program-period/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T170000
DTSTAMP:20230118T203533Z
CREATED:20230118T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T203533Z
UID:9493-1674806400-1674838800@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:LAST DAY of the CHANGE OF PROGRAM PERIOD
DESCRIPTION:WAITLISTS END TODAY!!! \nLast day of the First Two Weeks of Classes.  \nBegins Tuesday\, January 17 —  \nEnds Friday\, January 27. \nYou may add or drop courses without penalty through the first two weeks of the semester\, known as the Change of Program period. For more information\, see the Registrar’s website.
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/last-day-of-the-change-of-program-period/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T113000
DTSTAMP:20230124T203502Z
CREATED:20230124T203231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T203502Z
UID:9543-1674732600-1674732600@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Professional Workshop:  Resume Rework & Peer Review
DESCRIPTION:Small in-person workshop.  Read the MA Statistics Newsletter for details. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/professional-workshop-resume-rework-peer-review/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T160000
DTSTAMP:20220831T200738Z
CREATED:20220831T194214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T200738Z
UID:9000-1674226800-1674230400@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION: M.A. in Statistics
DESCRIPTION:Join THIS or one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions.   Learn about our MA Program in Statistics at Columbia University and find out if it’s the right choice for you.   \n\n3pm – 4pm  /\nJan. 20\, Feb. 10\, Mar. 10\, 2023  \n\nFIND information on applying to GSAS and CREATE your application.  Introduction to GSAS Admissions. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/virtual-information-session-m-a-in-statistics-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T170000
DTSTAMP:20230322T181815Z
CREATED:20230118T200931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T181815Z
UID:9482-1673942400-1673974800@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - SPRING 2023 SEMESTER
DESCRIPTION:First Two Weeks of Classes.  \nBegins Tuesday\, January 17 —  \nEnds Friday\, January 27. \nYou may add or drop courses without penalty through the first two weeks of the semester\, known as the Change of Program period. For more information\, see the Registrar’s website.
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/change-of-program-period/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTSTAMP:20230322T181602Z
CREATED:20230118T201632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T181602Z
UID:9490-1673913600-1674863999@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:CHANGE OF PROGRAM PERIOD
DESCRIPTION:First Two Weeks of Classes.  \nBegins Tuesday\, January 17 —  \nEnds Friday\, January 27. \nYou may add or drop courses without penalty through the first two weeks of the semester\, known as the Change of Program period. For more information\, see the Registrar’s website.
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/change-of-program-period-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T160000
DTSTAMP:20220831T200634Z
CREATED:20220831T193500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T200634Z
UID:8996-1671202800-1671552000@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION: M.A. in Statistics
DESCRIPTION:Join THIS or one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions.   Learn about our MA Program in Statistics at Columbia University and find out if it’s the right choice for you.   \n\n3pm – 4pm  /\nDec. 16\, 2022   /  \nJan. 20\, Feb. 10\, Mar. 10\, 2023  \n\nFIND information on applying to GSAS and CREATE your application.  Introduction to GSAS Admissions. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/8996/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221213
DTSTAMP:20230322T183718Z
CREATED:20230322T183718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T183718Z
UID:9872-1670803200-1670889599@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:LAST DAY OF CLASSES - FALL 2023 SEMESTER
DESCRIPTION:Last day of FALL 2023 classes.\nLast day to withdraw from or take a leave of absence effective in the FALL 2023 semester.
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/last-day-of-classes-fall-2023-semester/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T153000
DTSTAMP:20230614T172614Z
CREATED:20221201T163402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T172614Z
UID:9406-1670596200-1670599800@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:Meet Professor Chenyang Zhong
DESCRIPTION:Continuing with our Informal Talks with Faculty Series\, Find the invitation and RSVP in the MA Statistics Newsletter on Wednesday\, December 7.  Refreshments will be provided.  \nRead more about Chenyang Zhong. \nSUMMARY by Milton Lim; MA Statistics Student; President\, Columbia Statistics Club: \n“Professor Chenyang Zhong completed his PhD in Statistics at Stanford University in 2022 under Prof. Persi Diaconis\, a well-known magician and mathematician. Diaconis is famous for proving that a deck of cards must be shuffled at least 7 times to reach a sufficient level of randomness. (Interestingly\, if a deck of 52 cards is perfectly dovetail-shuffled 8 times\, it returns to its original order exactly!). Chenyang also has research interests in MCMC methodology\, random matrix theory\, and ranking methods.”
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/meet-professor-chenyang-zhong/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T203000
DTSTAMP:20221127T191145Z
CREATED:20221012T185352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T191145Z
UID:9209-1670524200-1670531400@ma.stat.columbia.edu
SUMMARY:DEPT OF STATISTICS HOLIDAY PARTY
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date.  Join us for celebration.  Details will come in your email in December. 
URL:https://ma.stat.columbia.edu/event/stats-holiday-party/
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