Interesting facts about columbia university

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Fact 1: The University of Columbia is the only private, not-for-profit institution in the United States that offers a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.

Fact 2: In addition to its education program, the University also provides criminal justice programs and services for students who are interested in pursuing careers as police officers or correctional personnel.

Fact 3: Since its founding in 1846, Columbia has been home to more than one hundred Nobel Prize winners and other distinguished scholars.

Fact 4: The university is also one of the few to have had an astronaut, a physicist, and a former U.S. president on its board of trustees.

Fact 5: Columbia University is especially popular among parents who want their children to get a quality education without having to worry about having a job when they graduate. In fact, over 75% of Columbia's undergraduates receive financial aid.

Fact 6: The university is particularly popular among students from New York City, but Columbia also has a large international student population.

Fact 7: Columbia University is a member of the Ivy League and the Association of American Universities.

Fact 8: Columbia University was closely allied with the Confederacy during the years of the American Civil War. The university's medical school was even located in the hospital building that treated wounded soldiers of both sides.

Fact 9: In 1865, after the Civil War ended, there was a great deal of animosity between the Northern and Southern states. This was especially true when it came to universities. Many colleges and universities in the South were initially closed down, given that many of their staff had been involved with the Confederacy. In New York, Columbia became the first of these to reopen its doors to students. However, the university was closely watched by Union soldiers who were stationed nearby. In 1871, Columbia was visited by none other than General John Sherman, the man who captured the city of Atlanta from the Confederacy. While General Sherman was at Columbia, he gave a speech on the importance of reuniting the country. His speech effectively ended any plans of secession by the students at Columbia.

Fact 10: At the time of its founding, Columbia was the first institution in the United States to grant a degree to an African-American, and the first to admit an African-American as a student.

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Did you know? Columbia University was one of the early sites where scientific research was applied to create new forms of academic study. The Columbia College was established in 1767. The Columbia-Greene Humane Society was the first organization to employ investigators and disect what was killing and treating what animals. Also, a great deal of work in the fields of biology and medicine was done at Columbia. The university is one of the oldest and most reputed in the United States. There are several popular stories about how Columbia got its name. One such story is that when Columbia's first building (Old Columbia Hall) was being built, the workers ridiculed how it was so "timid" that it would never able to capture the "college" part of the title. Legend has it that the workers then took their tools back to work for the day and left the site and the university was named at that point. Some other stories suggest that Columbia was named after Christopher Columbus. Another story is that it was named Queen's College and was run under a private charter granted by Queen Anne of England. At some point in time Columbia was taken over by the government, renamed and officially became a university in the United Kingdom.
 

Did you know? Columbia University's bull is named "Columbia." The bull is a bronze statue that towered at the entrance to Columbia's campus for many years. The statue was a gift from Columbia's class of 1885. It was initially supposed to be named "Unification of the Americas," but that name was changed due to concerns about the Confederacy.
 

Did you know? Columbia University was one of the first research facilities in the United States and was home to several inventions. In fact, Columbia had more inventions than discoveries! The university's most famous invention is the light-bulb: In 1827 professor David E. Farragut invented the incandescent light-bulb. Farragut received a $10,000 award from Thomas Edison for his work. In modern times, Columbia has launched the careers of many other inventors with its inventions. Alexander Graham Bell, who created the telephone, worked at Columbia as an assistant professor of chemistry. His work with Thomas A. Watson, a student at Columbia, led to the creation of the first telephone in the United States.
 

Did you know? New York's Columbia University has been ranked the third best university in the world. Among other things, Columbia is known for its medical school, which was ranked number one in the United States in 2010. Columbia is one of the few universities to have a large amount of research being done in parallel with being a top-ranked university. In fact, most of the inventions developed at Columbia are used by the general public! This is possible due to the university's focus on innovation rather than administration or preservation.
 

Did you know? Columbia's campus, located in Morningside neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, is particularly beautiful at night. The campus is large, encompassing several blocks, and contains many trees and buildings that are worth seeing. The architecture and design of the campus has been described American as "Gothic Romantic." This style is evident in the design and architecture of many of the university's buildings. The campus has been the setting for several films and television shows, most notably the movie "Rent" in which character Mimi lived.
 

Did you know? Columbia University has a rich musical history. The first student life was organized on campus in 1852, and the first college orchestra was organized in 1871. In the late 19th century, campus churches and societies began organizing concerts to raise money for the university. From the beginning, university concerts were important events at Columbia. The involvement of the university's students and faculty in music made Columbia's concerts distinctive from those of other schools and contributed to the development of a unique musical style at the university.
 

Did you know? The columbia bluegrass band, Columbia's Bluegrass Band, is one of the best-known university bands. Started in 1920 by French professor and bluegrass enthusiast Frank V. Brown, the band was initially known as the "Glee Club." The Bluegrass Band is still popular today, and has even appeared on The Tonight Show! The university's bluegrass band has performed at hundreds of concerts and festivals, bringing in a significant amount of money for the university. The band's large library about bluegrass music is filled with recordings of hundreds of concerts the band has performed over the years.
 

Did you know? Columbia has one of the nation's largest art collections. The university's arts center, the M.I.T. School of Art, is home to a large collection of sculptures, paintings and other visual arts works. Henry Moore, the American artist known for his large, cast bronze sculptures, worked as a visiting artist at the school. Other famous artists who have had works or shows at the school include Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and James Turrell.
 

Did you know? The Columbia Spectacle Slots has been part of Columbia University since 1915. The Spectacle was Columbia's first student newspaper, run by students under the oversight of faculty members. In 1915, the newspaper changed its name to Speculation and eventually just became the Spectacle. The Spectacle is among the oldest student newspapers in the country and is now published continuously by students under the guidance of a staff advisor. The Spectacle has a long history of hosting speakers and debates, and was the first university newspaper in the country to host a debate between then-vice presidential candidates Gerald Ford and JohnSpec tacle (editorial)
 

Did you know? Columbia has many options for students wishing to live on campus. Columbia has several residence halls for students, including University Apartments (a suite-style community), Lenox House (a traditional dorm) and Rosa Luxemburg House (a co-ed community). For those men and women who prefer to live alone or with a significant other, Columbia has private rooms in private homes that are available to rent.
 

Did you know? Columbia has one of the most extensive libraries in the CLS. The library, in addition to containing large collections of books and media, also contains labs where students can study and access computer stations. The library is open to students, faculty and staff of all affiliations.
 

Did you know? Columbia's main library also contains the Rare Book Room. The Rare Book room was established in 1916 and currently contains over one million books, media and other items. The Rare Book room is located on the basement floor of the library and is open to students, faculty and staff of all affiliations.
 

Did you know? The university has a large arboretum on campus where students, faculty and staff can study, picnic, listen to concerts and hold other campus events. The Arboretum contains more than 1,000 trees and is home to several types of birds and other wildlife.
 

Did you know? Columbia is one of the few universities in the country to offer advanced degrees in cinematography and computer science. Columbia's School of Engineering also has a cinema department that produces shows for campus and off-campus audiences.
 

Did you know? Columbia is well-known for its many bars and social scenes. From the classy and upscale to the simply bizarre, Columbia has it all. If you're planning on attending Columbia and don't want to pay $3.00 for a bottle of water or don't want to be at the low-key corner bar, be sure to pack your own alcohol. (Any alcoholic beverages brought on campus will be confiscated and either disposed of or given back to you at the end of the term. )
 

Did you know? The bell in front of columbia's campus is rung when a student graduates or dies. The bell is rung by a Columbia student to commemorate the momentous occasion.
 

Did you know? Columbia's acceptance rate is unusually high: 65%. While this might worry some students, take it with a grain of salt. Columbia is a large university and accepts a relatively high percentage of applicants. Despite their high acceptance rate, Columbia still carefully reviews every student they accept.
 

Did you know? Columbia does not have dorms. Columbia students either live with families or in the residence halls.
 

Did you know? Columbia has several recognized fraternities. While hazing is illegal, it still occurs.
 

Did you know? Columbia has several recognized sororities. While hazing is illegal, it still occurs.
 

Did you know? The most popular student groups are the social circles and the debating societies.
 

Did you know? Columbia students are generally well-educated and do a lot of charity work.
 

Did you know? The student newspaper, the Columbia Spectator, has an online edition.
 

Did you know? The university bookstore, Emerson's, has an online store where you can buy not only textbooks but also various other items.
 

Did you know? Columbia has a number of student-run media organizations, such as video production companies and newspapers.
 

Did you know? Columbia does not belong to any national organizations.
 

Did you know? The university's mascot is Columbia's bulldog.
 

Did you know? The Columbia campus is scattered with statues honoring various figures connected to the university.
 

Did you know? Columbia's campus is home to a large number of trees giving the campus a nice green appearance.
 

Did you know? The Columbia campus was designed by architect Russell Sturgis. He also designed the campus buildings, which are primarily brick and large grey stone.
 

Did you know? The campus was originally called Trinity College and the city of Columbia. To avoid confusion, the city renamed to Columbia in 1779.
 

Did you know? Columbia first offered classes in 1787.
 

Did you know? The first classes held at Columbia were in medicine, law and theology. Columbia now offers over 100 different courses.
 

Did you know? Columbia was the first university in the nation to accept women on an equal basis as men.
 

Did you know? Columbia's first rector was John Henry Crypto Jr., great-great-grandson of John H. Crypto, one of the first settlers of Columbia.
 

Did you know? Columbia was one of the first institutions to require students to pass an examination to graduate.
 

Did you know? Columbia is one of the few American universities operational during the American Revolution (1775-83).
 

Did you know? The Columbia campus was burned down on December 23, 1891. The fire destroyed the university's main library. The fire was started by Columbia students protesting new library rules. Two students were arrested after the fire.
 

Did you know? The university's business school, Barnard Business School, was founded in 1896.
 

Did you know? Columbia was the first university in the nation to have an official marching band.
 

Did you know? Columbia students protested university policies during the 1960s. Columbia's administration responded by increasing security and banning all protests on campus.
 

Did you know? The Columbia campus is on Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
 

Did you know? Columbia's campus was the setting for the book and movie "The Matrix."
 

Did you know? Columbia is one of only four American universities to have its own professional football team. The other three universities are UCLA, Army and Notre Dame.
 

Did you know? Columbia's football team, the Lions, has won twenty-two national championships, the most of any university in any NCAA division.
 

Did you know? Columbia was the first university in the nation to have an official cheerleading squad. The squad was formed in 1935.
 

Did you know? Columbia was the first university in the nation to award a degree in architecture. The first degree was awarded in 1887 to Frank Hinman.
 

Did you know? Columbia was the first university to have an official fight song (1893). The song is now also the school's fight song.
 

Did you know? Columbia has had more than one official nickname. The "Elam" nickname was created in 1905.
 

Did you know? The "Bull Dogs" nickname was adopted in the 1920s as a play on the university's old "Bulldog Tavern" near campus.
 

Did you know: The Columbia campus, which is surrounded by a large and protective fence, has prohibited structures, gardens, or trees.
 

Did you know? The campus is self-sufficient and produces much of its own energy. The campus has its own power plant, a nuclear reactor, a micro-factory, a printing press, and an edible plant nursery.
 

Did you know? Columbia and Barnard Colleges share a joint bank.
 

Did you know? Columbia is one of only two university in the nation that allows motorized vehicles on campus (the other university is UCLA).
 

Did you know? Columbia was one of the first universities in the nation to have its own student-run radio station.
 

Did you know? Columbia has three student-run newspapers: the Columbia Daily Spectator, The Columbia Free Press, and The Columbia Tiger.
 

Did you know? The Columbia radio station, WMMR, went on the air in 1922.
 

Did you know? Columbia's campus was the first place in the nation to have an official "Homecoming" celebration (1921).
 

Did you know? In 1925, Columbia began holding an annual "Spring Fling" party for students. The first Spring Fling was a parody of a high school dance.
 

Did you know? Spring Fling is now one of the biggest parties on campus. During Spring Fling, students throw eggs at the dorms and yell vulgarities.
 

Did you know? Columbia's "Saturdays" are important traditions as well. Every Saturday, Columbia students go out to eat at a local diner and then remain in the diner until closing time.
 

Did you know? Columbia was the first university in the nation to hold an annual "orientation" party for new students.
 

Did you know? Columbia has an unusually large number of fraternities and sororities.
 

Did you know? If a major earthquake hits California, the entire campus could be rendered unusable.
 

Did you know? The student government at Columbia is the oldest and largest student government in the nation.
 

Did you know? The Columbia Daily Spectator is a Pulitzer prize-winning paper.
 

Did you know? There are three "bathing complexes" on campus.
 

Did you know? The "bath houses" are integrated.
 

Did you know? There are three "student health centers" on campus.
 

Did you know? There is only one "snow removal" vehicle on campus.
 

Did you know? There are many computer labs on campus, but no "internet cafes." 

Did you know? There are two "free" newspapers on campus, but no "student newspapers."
 

Did you know? There is one "campus police" officer for every 1,000 students.
 

Did you know? The average Columbia student graduates with $23,000 in debt.
 

Did you know? There are more "personal possessions" stored in "student storage" units on campus than in any other type of storage.
 

Did you know? The oldest and most popular housing option on campus is called " suite ."
 

Did you know? Columbia has more "dorms than beds.
 

Did you know? In order to be accepted into Columbia's dorms, students must pledge a specific fraternity or sorority.
 

Did you know? The "dorms" at Columbia are notoriously "dated."
 

Did you know? Many "Columbia classics" were written in the dorms, including "Rumpelstiltskin" and "The Cat in the Hat."
 

Did you know? Most Columbia students live off campus, in "apartments."

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