The Low Down Weekly Roundup | March 15, 2019

Check out the latest alumni news you might have missed

March 15, 2019
  • For Jean Paul Laurent '17SIPA, a volunteer trip to Haiti during his dental education led him to find his professional calling: Unspoken Smiles. Find out how he's changing lives—one smile at a time.

  • Congratulations to Stephanie Chou '09CC. The alumna (who is also a saxophonist, composer, and vocalist!) is premiering a jazz opera, Comfort Girl, which explores sex trafficking and human rights. Tickets for the March 29 New York City premiere can be purchased here.

  • "You are what you say?" Fair or not, what you communicate to others can lead others to make assumptions about your character—a concept called spontaneous trait inference. Learn more about this idea, and how you can improve your reputation at work, from the Columbia Career Coaches Network's Melody Wilding '11SW.

  • In other CCCN news, Eric Horwitz '90CC, head coach for the group, recently shared in a webinar how to decide what makes sense for your next step in today's dynamic career landscape. Is it time for a job shift? Learn now.

  • Of the 75 artists who will be presenting their work in the 2019 Whitney Biennial, seven of them are Columbia alumni! The anticipated annual event is co-organized by Rujeko Hockley '05CC. Check out the full list of these talented Columbia artists.

    Photo: Unspoken Smiles