School Introduction Seminar for Vietnamese Students was held on May 8th at Fairfax Campus Auditorium. We had a big turnout and many prospective students were in attendance. If you would like more information on the courses and programs we offer, please contact Admissions at 703-206-0508.
TEACHERS, WE APPRECIATE YOU! What is Teacher Appreciation Day? National Teacher Appreciation Day known as National Teacher Day is part of the nationally recognized National Teacher Week which is the first week in May, May 4th – 8th 2015 and National Teacher Day is celebrated on the Tuesday of that week. This year, Teacher Appreciation Day 2015 falls on May 5. It began in 1944 to honor teachers and Eleanor Roosevelt convinced the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day in 1953. In 1980, Congress declared National Teacher Day.
ESL students from Fairfax and Silver Spring campuses went on a field trip to Washington D.C. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and the students and faculty enjoyed nice spring weather.
The following are three places in Washington D.C. area that you may like to visit during the spring break. 1. Capitol Hill Capitol Hill, the United States Congress, is the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington D.C. Since 1800 the building known as the Capitol has been the home of the Congress of the United States and the workplace of many residents of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Capitol is located inside the Capitol Hill historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but it is also listed separately on the NRHP. Aerial view of Capitol Hill showing the [...]
Columbia College ESL Department is hosting a field trip to National Cherry Blossom Festival. We will be featuring contests and many prizes! All ESL students are encouraged to attend. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 3rd. Date & Time: Location: Participants: Cost: Activity: Prizes (School voucher): Thursday, April 10th from 9am to 1:30pm & from 5:30pm to 10pm Washington D.C. Tidal Basin All ESL students and teachers $9 for round-trip metro fare ($2 discount for SmarTrip card holders) 'The Best Photo Contest' 'Field Trip Essay Contest' 1st Place: $50 2nd Place: $30 3rd Place: $20 **Return the registration form by Thursday, [...]
Student Welcome Day was held both on Monday and Tuesday, March 24-25, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. We celebrated the beginning of the session II, welcomed all current students back and especially new students. We also welcomed new instructors. We prepared some gifts for students and instructors: school calendars, school cups, school bags, nail polish bottles, cookies and candies in front of the ESL office on the second floor. All of the students and instructors celebrated the new session and had a good time all together.
Gentle reminder Daylight Saving Time - Set your clock(s) forward one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
Columbia College students are encouraged to apply to any of the 10 scholarships listed below. If you are interested in a more comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities, please visit the website. Posters for all Scholarships can be found at: http://www.studentscholarships.org/2014scholarships.php
About Presidents' Day The Presidents Day, officially known as Washington's Birthday, is a Federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is intended to honor all the American presidents, but most significantly George Washington who was born on February 22, 1732 and Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. In 2014, President's Day falls on February 17th. Special Events on Presidents' Day 1. George Washington Birthday Parade February 18, 2013. See the country's largest Presidents' Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria through the streets where Washington once walked. 2. Mount Vernon February [...]
Martin Luther King Jr. is an important American civil rights leader who is well-known for his campaigns and “I have a dream” speech. YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday to honor his life. Martin Luther King Jr. Day originally began with a campaign for his birthday to become a holiday to celebrate his accomplishment. It is held on the third Monday of January every year. Events in DC Martin Luther King Memorial The National Park Service will place a wreath on Jan. 20, 2014, in observance of the birthday anniversary for Dr. Martin Luther King, [...]
