COLUMBIA NEWS

Games Day
The Games Day is an annual event that is held every year in September when the weather is not so hot and not so cold. The Games Day gives students a chance to unwind and relax.

University Fair
On February 19, 2008, Columbia organized its 11th annual University Fair with 19 universities from Canada and USA. Universities in attendance included the Universities of Toronto, Waterloo, Alberta, Western Ontario and Guelph, Queen's, York, Brock and Carleton Universities, and D'Youville University College (USA).

Winter Show 2007
Mrs. Ward's Drama Class had the whole gym laughing uncontrollably with their contemporary take on the childhood classic “Little Red Riding Hood”

Columbia Chronicle Newsletter
February 2008 Issue now available!

January and February Events
The Cougars Soccer Team has played against 8 Hamilton schools and they have won all their matches.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November, 19th 2008
Winter Show Rehearsal

November, 20th 2008
Winter Show Rehearsal

November, 21st 2008
Mid-term Reports for 9-week Courses
All fees due for December grads returning January
Winter Show 3pm
Gold: Sapporo Sushi Night 5-8pm

November, 22nd 2008
Discover the Arts: Salsa Fiesta 2-4pm

November, 26th 2008
International Council Meeting 4pm

November, 28th 2008
Linden: Picture Frames 8pm
Pine: Table Tennis Tournament 8pm

Local Hamilton Time:

PEOPLE OF COLUMBIA

Cathy Cheeranjie

Mrs. Cheeranjie joined Columbia in 2000. She received a Bachelor in Science with a major in Psychology from Mount Allison University, Canada. She lived and taught in Japan before joining Columbia. She has worked in various positions and taught leadership classes at Columbia. Currently, she is the Leadership Coordinator. She loves music, theatre, camping, hiking, traveling and trying foods from all over the world.

“In my role as Leadership Coordinator, I see students realizing their potential and developing the skills they need to be successful throughout their lives. I am honoured when graduates return to Columbia and tell me of how their experiences and skills they developed here helped them in their university life and beyond.”